WO2021074444A1 - Device for the performance of vibration training - Google Patents

Abstract

The invention relates to a device (10) for the performance of vibration training by a device user, the device comprising: a rigid main body (G); a predominantly horizontal platform (11), which can be moved relative to the main body (G) and is designed to be used by a device user while the device user stands, sits and/or kneels; and an electrically operable actuator, which is designed to put the platform (11) into vibrational motion (V), the platform (11) being connected to the main body (G) by means of the actuator, the platform (11) having a plurality of, preferably four, receptacles (12) having resting points (A), the receptacles (12) being designed to receive support feet (14a'', 14b'') of a support structure, each receptacle (12) being open in at least three directional axes perpendicular to each other.

Description

Device for performing vibration training

The invention relates to a device (10) for performing vibration training by a device user, comprising a rigid base body (G) and a predominantly horizontal platform (11) which is movable relative to the base body (G) and is designed to be used by a device user to be used while standing, sitting and / or kneeling, and an electrically operated actuator which is set up to set the platform (11) in a vibratory movement (V), the platform (11) being connected to the base body (11) via the actuator G) is connected, wherein the platform (11) has several, preferably four, receptacles (12) with support points (A) and the receptacles (12) are set up to receive support feet (14a ", 14b") of a support structure, wherein each receptacle (12) is open in at least three mutually perpendicular directional axes.

Devices for carrying out vibration training are used, for example, in fitness sports, in rehabilitation or in physiotherapy to strengthen the muscles and to increase the ability to balance and coordinate. In statutory devices, vibration movements of a platform are transmitted to a device user, the vibrations triggering muscle reflexes. The muscle reflexes cause muscle contractions. These muscle strains ultimately lead to targeted and intensive training. In addition to conventional devices for performing vibration training, which have a platform that can be set in a vibratory movement, further solutions are also known from the prior art.

DE20312552 U1 describes a massage device with a platform that is moved in an oscillating manner by a drive, with a support for the human body and a handle which, however, is not connected to the platform and is therefore not set in a vibratory movement.

No. 3,140,711 A describes a therapeutic exercise device with a vibrating platform on which a person stands. The exercise device also includes two handles, which, however, are not connected to the platform and are therefore not caused to vibrate.

US7402145 B1 describes a massage device with a platform that is moved in an oscillating manner by a drive. A chair with side handles can be attached to this platform and thus can be set in a vibration movement together with the handles. DE 20 2016 104 715 U1 describes a vibration plate for training a user comprising a housing, an electrically operable actuator unit accommodated in the housing, a surface arranged on the housing that can be used directly by a user for training while standing, sitting and / or lying down, several feet and several receptacles arranged on the housing and / or on the surface for manually releasable fastening of a separate seat, the receptacles comprising round recesses provided in the housing for receiving feet of the seat. The seat comprises two support tubes to which the handles are attached by means of a weld seam.

It has been shown that some exercises must be performed while seated. If, however, a seat is attached to the vibration platform, other exercises that are carried out while standing, kneeling or squatting cannot be carried out or only to a limited extent. This severely restricts the flexibility of the vibration platform. However, if a seat or chair is merely placed on the vibration platform without a corresponding attachment, this can lead to dangerous falls during training, which are caused by tilting the seat / chair.

The object of the present invention was to provide a vibration platform which can be used universally and which can be used simply and comfortably both for sitting exercises and for exercises while standing, kneeling or squatting, without complex adjustments being made to the vibration platform Need to become. At the same time, sufficient safety is guaranteed and the risk of the seat tipping over is prevented. According to the invention, this object is achieved with the subject matter of claim 1. Advantageous refinements of the invention are given in the dependent claims.

According to the invention, a device (10) according to the invention for performing vibration training using a device comprises a rigidly designed base body (G) and a predominantly horizontal platform (11) which is moveable with respect to the base body (G) and is designed to be used by a device user to be used while standing, sitting and / or kneeling, an electrically operated actuator which is set up to set the platform (11) in a vibratory movement (V), the platform (11) being connected to the base body (G ), wherein the platform (11) has several, preferably four, receptacles (12) with support points (A) and the receptacles (12) are set up to accommodate support feet (14a ", 14b") of a support structure, each receptacle (12) is open to the outside in at least three mutually perpendicular directional axes. It has been shown that when the receptacles (12) are open in at least three mutually perpendicular directional axes, positioning the support structure, which can include a seat, is significantly simplified compared to vibration platforms in which the receptacle is opened in only one directional axis is. In the case of devices which have round recesses provided in the housing for receiving feet of the seat, the feet must be precisely positioned in the recesses. Since the receptacles are closed in three mutually perpendicular directional axes (i.e. the platform (11) is arranged on three mutually perpendicular directional axes), the support structure can be adequately secured and the support structure cannot slip, especially if the individual recesses are aligned in this way are that the recordings are each locked in different directional axes.

In the context of the present invention, a releasable connection is understood to mean a connection which enables different parts to be detached without being destroyed. A detachable connection has to be distinguished from gluing or welding, for example. A simple placement or standing on top, in which the connection is only made via a force fit or through static friction and / or a partial form fit, is to be understood in the present case as a releasable connection.

Preferred embodiments of the invention are explained and described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. 1 shows an exemplary embodiment of the device according to the invention for performing vibration training in a schematic representation;

FIG. 2 shows the device for performing vibration training from FIG. 1 from a further perspective.

FIG. 1 shows a device (10) for performing vibration training by a device user (not shown). The device consists of a rigidly designed base body (G) which is placed on the floor via four feet (40a-d, not all visible in this perspective). The device also has a platform (11) which is designed to be movable with respect to the base body (G). The device also comprises two handles (12a, 12b) which enable the device user to be supported with his hands, the handles (12a, 12b) being connected to the platform (11) via a support structure (13) and the support structure ( 13) comprises two U-shaped support tubes (14a, 14b) each with a straight tube section (14a ', 14b') and two support feet (14a ", 14b") angled from the straight tube section (14a ', 14b'). The platform (11) has four receptacles (12, not all fully visible in this perspective) with support points (A) which are set up to receive the support feet (14a ", 14b") of the support structure, each receptacle (12) is open to the outside in at least three mutually perpendicular directional axes. The carrying foot (14a ”) could thus, for example, move upwards, to the right or left and forwards be moved and the support foot (14b ”) could thus be moved up, right or left and back, for example. However, since the support feet are connected via the U-shaped support tubes (14a, 14b), displacement is prevented and it is only possible to remove the support structure towards the top. However, repositioning of the support structure is simplified by the open design of the receptacles (12). The device comprises an electrically operated actuator (not shown) which is set up to set the platform (11) and the handles (12a, 12b) connected to the platform in a vibratory movement (V), the platform (11) over the actuator is connected to the base body (G). The handles (12a, 12b) are arranged on the straight pipe sections (14a ', 14b') and can be moved along the straight pipe sections (14a ', 14b') by the horizontal distance (A) between the two handles (12a) , 12b) to be varied continuously within a predetermined range. A seat (15) is also arranged on the straight pipe sections (14a) of the support pipes of the support structure (13) and between the handles (12a, 12b). The platform (11) is covered with a step surface (16) made of rubber, which in the present case is glued to the platform and ensures that the user of the device can stand securely.

Fig. 2 shows the device for performing vibration training from Fig. 1 from a further perspective. In this figure, the recordings (12) in particular can be seen particularly well.

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Claims

Expectations: 1 . Device (10) for performing vibration training by a device user, comprising a rigid base body (G) and a predominantly horizontal platform (11) which is movable with respect to the base body (G) and is designed to be used by a device user while standing , To be used sitting and / or kneeling, an electrically operated actuator which is set up to set the platform (11) in a vibratory movement (V), the platform (11) being connected to the base body (G ), wherein the platform (11) has several, preferably four, receptacles (12) with support points (A) and the receptacles (12) are set up to accommodate support feet (14a ", 14b") of a support structure, each receptacle (12) is open towards the outside in at least three mutually perpendicular directional axes. 2. Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the receptacles (12) are arranged so that the support structure cannot be displaced along a horizontal axis. 3. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support structure (13) can be detachably connected to the platform (11). 4. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the support structure (13) comprises two U-shaped support tubes (14a, 14b) each with a straight tube section (14a ', 14b') and two of the support feet (14a ", 14b ") are arranged at an angle from the straight pipe section (14a ', 14b'). 5. Apparatus according to claim 4, characterized in that the U-shaped support tubes (14a, 14b) are connected to one another by one, two, three or more than three cross connections, the cross connections preferably being tubes which extend essentially orthogonally to the straight tube sections (14a ', 14b') of the support tubes (14a, 14b) . 6. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that handles (12a, 12b) are arranged on the straight pipe sections (14a ‘, 14b‘). 7. Apparatus according to claim 6, characterized in that the handles (12a, 12b) can be moved along the straight pipe sections (14a ‘, 14b‘). 8. Apparatus according to claim 6 or 7, characterized in that the horizontal distance between the two handles (12a, 12b) can be varied continuously, preferably within a predetermined range. 9. Device according to one of claims 6 to 8, characterized in that the handles (12a, 12b) extend substantially orthogonally to the straight tube sections (14a ‘, 14b‘) of the support tubes (14a, 14b). 10. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a seat (15) is arranged on the support structure (13). 11. Device according to Claim 10, characterized in that the seat (15) is arranged on the straight pipe sections (14a) of the support pipes. 12. Apparatus according to claim 10 or 11, characterized in that the seat (15) is arranged between the handles (12a, 12b). 13. Device according to one of claims 10 to 12, characterized in that the seat (15) has a substantially equal or greater horizontal extension than the platform (11). 14. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a control device which is set up to control the actuator. 15. Apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that the control device is set up to change the intensity, the speed and / or the scope of the vibration movement (V). 16. Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by a plurality of feet (40a-40d) connected to the base body (G), the height of one, several or all of the feet (40a-40d) being adjustable.