EP1447071A1 - Therapy and/or training device - Google Patents

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EP1447071A1
EP1447071A1 EP04003039A EP04003039A EP1447071A1 EP 1447071 A1 EP1447071 A1 EP 1447071A1 EP 04003039 A EP04003039 A EP 04003039A EP 04003039 A EP04003039 A EP 04003039A EP 1447071 A1 EP1447071 A1 EP 1447071A1
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  • the invention relates to a therapy and / or training device according to Preamble of claim 1.
  • a therapy and / or training device is generally known (DE 1 075 797).
  • the footprints are on for the user a common, rocker-like plate provided by means of the motor Drive around horizontal axes and at the same time around a vertical one Plate plane extending axis is pivotable, namely to form a Rolling movement.
  • the object of the invention is to provide a device with improved therapy or Show training effect.
  • a device is appropriate for solving this task formed the claim 1.
  • two independent, i.e. independently Stand surface elements movable from one another for example stand plates provided that are moved by the common drive, for a counter-pivoting about two pivot axes, each in a common Level, which is the level of the corresponding footprint.
  • One of the two The pivot axes of each stand element lie parallel to one of the two Swivel axes of the other stand element.
  • the training device generally designated 1 in the figures consists of essentially of a flat housing 2, with which the device on a floor or underground 3 is arranged.
  • the housing 2 comprises two housing sections 2. and 2.2, namely the front, flat housing section 2.1, which in plan view the embodiment shown is rectangular and with it Longitudinal extension is oriented in the direction of the width of the training device 1, as well as the rear housing section 2.2, which is centered on a long side of the Housing section 2.1 connects and also in the illustrated embodiment is rectangular.
  • bracket 4 On the closed at its circumference, at the bottom and top Housing section 2.2 is a bracket 4 with the free ends of its two Bracket arms 4.1 attached, in such a way that the bracket 4 over the top of the Housing section 2.2 in the vertical direction or substantially in the vertical Direction stands out.
  • the two bracket arms 4.1 on the top of the Retaining bracket 4 connecting web 4.2 are a display 5 and manually operable Control elements 6 for controlling the drive and / or the power of the device 1 intended.
  • the top of the housing section 2.1 is formed by two base plates 7 and 8, which are each square in the embodiment shown and connect to each other so that these plates the rectangular top of the Form device part 2.1.
  • the two plates 7 and 8 are mounted so that they Swiveling movements around two horizontal axes running perpendicular to each other can perform, namely about the central longitudinal axis ML of the housing section 2.1, the one in the middle between the two long sides of this rectangular one Housing section runs and also around a transverse axis Q7 or Q8, which is perpendicular to this central longitudinal axis.
  • Each plate 7 and 8 is on the two mutually perpendicular pivot axes three points offset from each other or supported by bearings, specifically in the middle of the housing section 2.1 on a ball joint bearing 9 and external, i.e. each in the area of the transition between a long side and a narrow side of the housing section 2.1 via a ball joint 10 on one End of a connecting rod 11. The other end of this is on an eccentric 12 an eccentric shaft 13 articulated.
  • the two ball joints 9 are on a cross strut 14 of the housing section 2.1 provided that (cross strut) between the two long sides of the Housing section 2.1 and thus extends perpendicular to the axis ML.
  • the two eccentrics 12 of each eccentric shaft 13 are at a certain angle, for example by an angular amount of 90 ° around the axis of the eccentric shaft offset from each other, so that with an assumed direction of rotation Eccentric shaft 13 of the eccentric 12 at one end of this shaft on the eccentric leads the other end of the shaft by this angular amount.
  • the relevant base or base plate 7 becomes or 8 on the outside, i.e. the cross strut 14 away side Swiveling up and down around the ball joint 9 and at the same time also about Axle ML pivoted so that the plate 7 or 8 in question is a wobble performs.
  • the two eccentric shafts 13 are each via a chain or belt drive 17 with a common shaft 18 connected in terms of drive, which coaxially with the Longitudinal extension of the strut 14 is provided below this strut.
  • the shaft 18 is in turn via a further chain or belt drive 19 from one Electric motor 20 driven, which together with the drive 19 in the Housing section 2.2 is housed.
  • the eccentric 12 on the two eccentric shafts 13 are also provided so that the two base plates 7 and 8 on their external, i.e. the cross member 14 distant sides with the engine on 20 move up and down in opposite directions and at the same time in opposite directions around the ML axis pivot, as shown in Figure 3 in positions a - e.
  • the position a shows the state of the base plates 7 and 8 in an assumed Starting position of the eccentric shafts 13.
  • Positions b - d show the state in each case in rotary positions of the eccentric shaft of 90 °, 180 ° or 270 ° from the Starting position.
  • the position e shows the state after a rotary movement of the Eccentric shafts totaling 360 °, i.e. when the starting position is reached again.
  • the device 1 is suitable, inter alia. as a training and / or therapy device in particular for muscle building training, to increase mobility and speed, for Rehabilitation after injuries, including sports injuries, to remedy Muscle tension, for movement and motor skills training, for training the Sense of balance, to remedy circulatory and metabolic disorders, for use in multiple sclerosis, for relaxation in stressful conditions and for Reduction of celluite.
  • FIG. 4 shows a perspective representation as another possible one Embodiment a training and / or therapy device 1a, which is different from the Device 1 essentially only differs in that instead of the holding bracket 4 a vertical column 22 is provided on the rear housing section 2.2 its upper, free end a control panel 23 with display and actuation or Has control element.
  • a vertical column 22 is provided on the rear housing section 2.2 its upper, free end a control panel 23 with display and actuation or Has control element.
  • the column 22 is used for height adjustment Holder 26 enclosing tubular clamps with brackets 27 is used.
  • the chest pad and the knee pads are also radial to the column 22 adjustable.
  • the two knee supports 25 are provided with corresponding bearings 28 provided pivotably, in such a way that one of the movement of the base plates 7 and 8 following movement is possible.
  • Fixing means not shown, can be fastened, specifically for fixing the feet of a Patients.
  • a hip or lap belt is on the column 22 Automatic retractor attached, as shown in FIG. 4 with the broken line 29 is indicated.
  • the training and / or Therapy device 1a can also be used for paralyzed patients.

Abstract

Training or therapy device comprises at least two stand surfaces movably arranged on a device frame or housing (2) for each foot of a user, and a motor drive for producing a pivoting movement of the stand surfaces. The stand surfaces are each provided on an independently mounted stand surface element. The stand surface elements are pivoted in opposite directions by the motor drive about two perpendicular axes lying in the plane of each stand surface. Preferred Features: The stand surface elements are pivotably mounted on the frame or housing by at least one ball-and-socket joint. The stand surface elements are plate-shaped elements or plates (7, 8).

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf ein Therapie- und/oder Trainingsgerät gemäß Oberbegriff Patentanspruch 1. Ein derartiges Gerät ist grundsätzlich bekannt (DE 1 075 797). Bei dem bekannten Gerät sind die Standflächen für den Benutzer an einer gemeinsamen, wippenartigen Platte vorgesehen, die mittels des motorischen Antriebs um horizontale Achsen sowie gleichzeitig auch um eine senkrechte zur Plattenebene verlaufende Achse schwenkbar ist, und zwar zur Ausbildung einer Schlingerbewegung.The invention relates to a therapy and / or training device according to Preamble of claim 1. Such a device is generally known (DE 1 075 797). In the known device, the footprints are on for the user a common, rocker-like plate provided by means of the motor Drive around horizontal axes and at the same time around a vertical one Plate plane extending axis is pivotable, namely to form a Rolling movement.

Aufgabe der Erfindung ist es, ein Gerät mit verbesserter Therapie- oder Trainingswirkung aufzuzeigen. Zur Lösung dieser Aufgabe ist ein Gerät entsprechend dem Patentanspruch 1 ausgebildet.The object of the invention is to provide a device with improved therapy or Show training effect. A device is appropriate for solving this task formed the claim 1.

Bei dem erfindungsgemäßen Gerät sind zwei eigenständige, d.h. unabhängig voneinander bewegbare Standflächenelemente, beispielsweise Standplatten vorgesehen, die durch den gemeinsamen Antrieb bewegt werden, und zwar für ein gegenläufiges Schwenken um zwei Schwenkachsen, die jeweils in einer gemeinsamen Ebene liegen, die die Ebene der entsprechenden Standfläche ist. Eine der beiden Schwenkachsen jedes Standelementes liegt parallel zu einer der beiden Schwenkachsen des anderen Standelementes.In the device according to the invention, two independent, i.e. independently Stand surface elements movable from one another, for example stand plates provided that are moved by the common drive, for a counter-pivoting about two pivot axes, each in a common Level, which is the level of the corresponding footprint. One of the two The pivot axes of each stand element lie parallel to one of the two Swivel axes of the other stand element.

Die Erfindung wird im Folgenden anhand der Figuren an Ausführungsbeispielen näher erläutert. Es zeigen:

Fig. 1
in vereinfachter Darstellung und in Seitenansicht ein Trainingsgerät gemäß der Erfindung;
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in vereinfachter Darstellung und in Draufsicht das Trainingsgerät der Figur 1;
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in verschiedenen Positionen, jeweils in Seitenansicht die beiden bewegbaren Standplatten des Trainingsgeräts der Figuren 1 und 2;
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in perspektivischer Darstellung eine weitere mögliche Ausführungsform der Erfindung.
The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the figures using exemplary embodiments. Show it:
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in a simplified representation and in side view a training device according to the invention;
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in a simplified representation and in plan view the training device of Figure 1;
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in different positions, each in side view, the two movable base plates of the training device of Figures 1 and 2;
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another possible embodiment of the invention in perspective.

Das in den Figuren allgemein mit 1 bezeichnete Trainingsgerät besteht im wesentlichen aus einem flachen Gehäuse 2, mit welchem das Gerät auf einem Boden oder Untergrund 3 angeordnet wird. Das Gehäuse 2 umfaßt zwei Gehäuseabschnitte 2. und 2.2, und zwar den vorderen, flachen Gehäuseabschnitt 2.1, der in Draufsicht bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform rechteckförmig ausgebildet ist und mit seiner Längserstreckung in Richtung der Breite des Trainingsgerätes 1 orientiert ist, sowie den rückwärtigen Gehäuseabschnitt 2.2, welcher mittig an einer Längsseite des Gehäuseabschnitts 2.1 anschließt und bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform ebenfalls rechteckförmig ausgebildet ist.The training device generally designated 1 in the figures consists of essentially of a flat housing 2, with which the device on a floor or underground 3 is arranged. The housing 2 comprises two housing sections 2. and 2.2, namely the front, flat housing section 2.1, which in plan view the embodiment shown is rectangular and with it Longitudinal extension is oriented in the direction of the width of the training device 1, as well as the rear housing section 2.2, which is centered on a long side of the Housing section 2.1 connects and also in the illustrated embodiment is rectangular.

An dem an seinem Umfang, an der Unterseite und Oberseite verschlossenen Gehäuseabschnitt 2.2 ist ein Haltebügel 4 mit den freien Enden seiner beiden Bügelarme 4.1 befestigt, und zwar derart, daß der Haltebügel 4 über die Oberseite des Gehäuseabschnitts 2.2 in vertikaler Richtung oder im wesentlichen in vertikaler Richtung wegsteht. An dem die beiden Bügelarme 4.1 an der Oberseite des Haltebügels 4 verbindenden Steg 4.2 sind ein Display 5 sowie manuell betätigbare Steuerelemente 6 zum Steuern des Antriebs und/oder der Leistung des Gerätes 1 vorgesehen.On the closed at its circumference, at the bottom and top Housing section 2.2 is a bracket 4 with the free ends of its two Bracket arms 4.1 attached, in such a way that the bracket 4 over the top of the Housing section 2.2 in the vertical direction or substantially in the vertical Direction stands out. On which the two bracket arms 4.1 on the top of the Retaining bracket 4 connecting web 4.2 are a display 5 and manually operable Control elements 6 for controlling the drive and / or the power of the device 1 intended.

Die Oberseite des Gehäuseabschnitts 2.1 ist von zwei Standplatten 7 und 8 gebildet, die bei der dargestellten Ausführungsform jeweils quadratisch ausgeführt sind und derart aneinander anschließen, daß diese Platten die rechteckförmige Oberseite des Geräteteils 2.1 bilden. Die beiden Platten 7 und 8 sind so gelagert, daß sie Schwenkbewegungen um zwei senkrecht zueinander verlaufende horizontale Achsen ausführen können, und zwar um die Mittellängsachse ML des Gehäuseabschnitts 2.1, die in der Mitte zwischen den beiden Längsseiten dieses rechteckförmigen Gehäuseabschnitts verläuft sowie auch um eine Querachse Q7 bzw. Q8, die senkrecht zu dieser Mittellängsachse liegt. Für diese Schwenk- oder Schlingerbewegung um die beiden senkrecht zueinander verlaufenden Schwenkachsen ist jede Platte 7 bzw. 8 an drei räumlich gegeneinander versetzten Punkten gelagert bzw. über Lager abgestützt, und zwar in der Mitte des Gehäuseabschnitts 2.1 jeweils an einem Kugelgelenklager 9 und außenliegend, d.h. jeweils im Bereich des Übergangs zwischen einer Längsseite und einer Schmalseite des Gehäuseabschnitts 2.1 über ein Kugelgelenk 10 an einem Ende einer Pleuelstange 11. Diese ist mit ihrem anderen Ende an einem Exzenter 12 eine Exzenterwelle 13 angelenkt.The top of the housing section 2.1 is formed by two base plates 7 and 8, which are each square in the embodiment shown and connect to each other so that these plates the rectangular top of the Form device part 2.1. The two plates 7 and 8 are mounted so that they Swiveling movements around two horizontal axes running perpendicular to each other can perform, namely about the central longitudinal axis ML of the housing section 2.1, the one in the middle between the two long sides of this rectangular one Housing section runs and also around a transverse axis Q7 or Q8, which is perpendicular to this central longitudinal axis. For this swivel or roll movement around the Each plate 7 and 8 is on the two mutually perpendicular pivot axes three points offset from each other or supported by bearings, specifically in the middle of the housing section 2.1 on a ball joint bearing 9 and external, i.e. each in the area of the transition between a long side and a narrow side of the housing section 2.1 via a ball joint 10 on one End of a connecting rod 11. The other end of this is on an eccentric 12 an eccentric shaft 13 articulated.

Die beiden Kugelgelenke 9 sind an einer Querstrebe 14 des Gehäuseabschnitts 2.1 vorgesehen, die (Querstrebe) sich zwischen den beiden Längsseiten des Gehäuseabschnitts 2.1 und damit senkrecht zur Achse ML erstreckt. Die beiden Exzenterwellen 13, die mit ihren horizontalen Achsen ebenfalls senkrecht zur Achse ML orientiert sind, sind in Stehlagern 15 frei drehbar gelagert. Letztere sind an einer Bodenplatte 16 des Gehäuses 2 befestigt, die die Unterseite des Geräts 1 bildet.The two ball joints 9 are on a cross strut 14 of the housing section 2.1 provided that (cross strut) between the two long sides of the Housing section 2.1 and thus extends perpendicular to the axis ML. The two Eccentric shafts 13, which are also perpendicular to the axis with their horizontal axes ML are oriented, are rotatably mounted in pedestal bearings 15. The latter are on one Fixed bottom plate 16 of the housing 2, which forms the underside of the device 1.

Die beiden Exzenter 12 jeder Exzenterwelle 13 sind um einen gewissen Winkelbetrag, beispielsweise um einen Winkelbetrag von 90° um die Achse der Exzenterwelle gegen einander versetzt vorgesehen, so daß bei einer angenommenen Drehrichtung der Exzenterwelle 13 der Exzenter 12 an einem Ende dieser Welle dem Exzenter am anderen Ende der Welle um diesen Winkelbetrag voreilt.The two eccentrics 12 of each eccentric shaft 13 are at a certain angle, for example by an angular amount of 90 ° around the axis of the eccentric shaft offset from each other, so that with an assumed direction of rotation Eccentric shaft 13 of the eccentric 12 at one end of this shaft on the eccentric leads the other end of the shaft by this angular amount.

Bei umlaufender Exzenterwelle 13 wird somit die betreffende Stand- oder Fußplatte 7 bzw. 8 an der außen liegenden, d.h. der Querstrebe 14 entfernten Seite durch Schwenken um das Kugelgelenk 9 auf- und abbewegt sowie zugleich auch um die Achse ML geschwenkt, so daß die betreffende Platte 7 bzw. 8 eine Schlingerbewegung ausführt.When the eccentric shaft 13 rotates, the relevant base or base plate 7 becomes or 8 on the outside, i.e. the cross strut 14 away side Swiveling up and down around the ball joint 9 and at the same time also about Axle ML pivoted so that the plate 7 or 8 in question is a wobble performs.

Die beiden Exzenterwellen 13 sind jeweils über einen Ketten- oder Riemenantrieb 17 mit einer gemeinsamen Welle 18 antriebsmäßig verbunden, die achsgleich mit der Längserstreckung der Strebe 14 unterhalb dieser Strebe vorgesehen ist. Die Welle 18 wird ihrerseits über einen weiteren Ketten- oder Riemenantrieb 19 von einem Elektromotor 20 angetrieben, der zusammen mit dem Antrieb 19 in dem Gehäuseabschnitt 2.2 untergebracht ist. Die Exzenter 12 an den beiden Exzenterwellen 13 sind weiterhin so vorgesehen, daß sich die beiden Standplatten 7 und 8 an ihren außen liegenden, d.h. der Querstrebe 14 entfernten Seiten bei eingeschalteten Motor 20 gegenläufig auf- und abbewegen und zugleich auch um die Achse ML gegenläufig schwenken, wie dies in der Figur 3 in den Positionen a - e dargestellt ist.The two eccentric shafts 13 are each via a chain or belt drive 17 with a common shaft 18 connected in terms of drive, which coaxially with the Longitudinal extension of the strut 14 is provided below this strut. The shaft 18 is in turn via a further chain or belt drive 19 from one Electric motor 20 driven, which together with the drive 19 in the Housing section 2.2 is housed. The eccentric 12 on the two eccentric shafts 13 are also provided so that the two base plates 7 and 8 on their external, i.e. the cross member 14 distant sides with the engine on 20 move up and down in opposite directions and at the same time in opposite directions around the ML axis pivot, as shown in Figure 3 in positions a - e.

Die Position a zeigt den Zustand der Standplatten 7 und 8 in einer angenommenen Ausgangslage der Exzenterwellen 13. Die Positionen b - d zeigen den Zustand jeweils in Drehstellungen der Exzenterwelle von 90°, 180° bzw. 270° aus der Ausgangsstellung. Die Position e zeigt den Zustand nach einer Drehbewegung der Exzenterwellen von insgesamt 360°, d.h. bei Wiedererreichen der Ausgangsstellung.The position a shows the state of the base plates 7 and 8 in an assumed Starting position of the eccentric shafts 13. Positions b - d show the state in each case in rotary positions of the eccentric shaft of 90 °, 180 ° or 270 ° from the Starting position. The position e shows the state after a rotary movement of the Eccentric shafts totaling 360 °, i.e. when the starting position is reached again.

Die Vorrichtung 1 eignet sich u.a. als Trainings- und/oder Therapiegerät insbesondere für Muskelaufbautraining, zur Steigerung der Beweglichkeit und Schnelligkeit, zur Rehabilitation nach Verletzungen, auch Sportverletzungen, zur Behebung von Muskelverspannungen, zur Bewegungs- und Motorikschulung, zum Trainieren des Gleichgewichtssinns, zur Behebung von Durchblutungs- und Stoffwechselstörungen, zur Anwendung bei Multiple Sklerose, zur Entspannung bei Streßzuständen und zur Reduzierung von Celluite.The device 1 is suitable, inter alia. as a training and / or therapy device in particular for muscle building training, to increase mobility and speed, for Rehabilitation after injuries, including sports injuries, to remedy Muscle tension, for movement and motor skills training, for training the Sense of balance, to remedy circulatory and metabolic disorders, for use in multiple sclerosis, for relaxation in stressful conditions and for Reduction of celluite.

*Die Figur 4 zeigt in perspektivischer Darstellung als weitere mögliche Ausführungsform ein Trainings- und/oder Therapiegerät 1a, welches sich von dem Gerät 1 im Wesentlichen nur dadurch unterscheidet, dass anstelle des Haltebügels 4 am rückwärtigen Gehäuseabschnitt 2.2 eine vertikale Säule 22 vorgesehen ist, die an ihrem oberen, freien Ende ein Bedientableau 23 mit Display und Betätigungs- oder Bedienelement aufweist. An der vertikalen Säule 22, die bei dieser Ausführungsform einen quadratischen Querschnitt aufweist, sind höhenverstellbar eine obere Brustpelotte oder Abstützelement 24 und zwei untere Kniepelotten oder Abstützelemente 25 vorgesehen. Für die Höhenverstellung ist jeweils ein die Säule 22 rohrschellenartig umschließender Halter 26 mit Bügeln 27 verwendet. Zusätzlich zu der Höhenverstellung sind die Brustpelotte und die Kniepelotten auch radial zur Säule 22 einstellbar. Durch entsprechende Lager 28 sind die beiden Kniepelotten 25 schwenkbar vorgesehen, und zwar derart, dass eine der Bewegung der Standplatten 7 und 8 folgende Bewegung möglich ist. An den beiden Standplatten sind weiterhin nicht dargestellte Fixiermittel befestigbar, und zwar zum Fixieren der Füße eines Patienten. Außerdem ist an der Säule 22 ein Hüft- bzw. Beckengurt mit Aufrollautomatik angebracht, wie dies in der Figur 4 mit der unterbrochenen Linie 29 angedeutet ist. In dieser speziellen Ausbildung ist das Trainings- und/oder Therapiegerät 1a auch für gelähmte Patienten verwendbar.* FIG. 4 shows a perspective representation as another possible one Embodiment a training and / or therapy device 1a, which is different from the Device 1 essentially only differs in that instead of the holding bracket 4 a vertical column 22 is provided on the rear housing section 2.2 its upper, free end a control panel 23 with display and actuation or Has control element. On the vertical column 22, which in this embodiment has a square cross section, an upper one is adjustable in height Breast pad or support element 24 and two lower knee pads or Support elements 25 are provided. The column 22 is used for height adjustment Holder 26 enclosing tubular clamps with brackets 27 is used. In addition to the chest pad and the knee pads are also radial to the column 22 adjustable. The two knee supports 25 are provided with corresponding bearings 28 provided pivotably, in such a way that one of the movement of the base plates 7 and 8 following movement is possible. At the two base plates are still Fixing means, not shown, can be fastened, specifically for fixing the feet of a Patients. In addition, a hip or lap belt is on the column 22 Automatic retractor attached, as shown in FIG. 4 with the broken line 29 is indicated. In this special training is the training and / or Therapy device 1a can also be used for paralyzed patients.

Die Erfindung wurde voranstehend an Ausführungsbeispielen beschrieben. Es versteht sich, daß zahlreiche Änderungen sowie Abwandlungen möglich sind, ohne daß dadurch der der Erfindung zugrundeliegende Erfindungsgedanke verlassen wird. The invention has been described above using exemplary embodiments. It understands is aware that numerous changes and modifications are possible without thereby leaving the inventive concept on which the invention is based.

BezugszeichenlisteLIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS

1, 1a1, 1a
Trainings- und/oder TherapiegerätTraining and / or therapy device
22
Gehäusecasing
2.1, 2.22.1, 2.2
Gehäuseabschnitthousing section
33
Boden oder UntergrundFloor or subsoil
44
Haltebügelheadband
4.14.1
Bügelarmbail arm
4.24.2
Stegweb
55
Displaydisplay
66
Betätigungselementactuator
7, 87, 8
Standplattestand plate
9, 109, 10
Kugelgelenkball joint
1111
Pleuelstangeconnecting rod
1212
Exzentereccentric
1313
Exzenterwelleeccentric shaft
1414
mittlere Querstrebemiddle cross strut
1515
StehlagerPlummer
1616
GerätebodenComponent shelf
1717
Ketten- oder RiemenantriebChain or belt drive
1818
Antriebswelledrive shaft
1919
Ketten- oder RiemenantriebChain or belt drive
2020
Elektromotorelectric motor
2121
Stütz- oder HaltegurtSupport or tether
2222
Säulepillar
2323
Bedientableaucontrol panel
2424
Brustpelottechest pad
2525
Kniepelotteknee support
2626
Halter holder
2727
Bügelhanger
2828
Gelenkjoint
2929
Hüft- bzw. BeckengurtHip or lap belt

Claims (10)

Trainings- oder Therapiegerät mit wenigstens zwei an einem Geräterahmen oder - gehäuse (2) beweglich vorgesehenen Standflächen für jeweils einen Fuß eines Benutzers sowie mit einem motorischen Antrieb zur Erzeugung einer Schwenkbewegung der Standflächen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Standflächen jeweils an einem eigenständig gelagerten Standflächenelement (7, 8) vorgesehen sind, und
daß die Standflächenelemente durch den motorischen Antrieb gegenläufig um zwei senkrecht zueinander verlaufende und in der Ebene der jeweiligen Standfläche liegende Achsen schwenkbar sind.
Training or therapy device with at least two standing surfaces movably provided on a device frame or housing (2) for one foot each of a user and with a motor drive for generating a pivoting movement of the standing surfaces, characterized in that the standing surfaces each have an independently mounted standing surface element ( 7, 8) are provided, and
that the standing surface elements can be pivoted in opposite directions by two axes running perpendicular to one another and lying in the plane of the respective standing surface.
Gerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Standelemente am Rahmen oder Gehäuse (2) schwenkbar vorgesehen sind, und zwar beispielsweise mit wenigstens einem Kugelgelenk (9, 10).Apparatus according to claim 1, characterized in that the stand elements on the frame or housing (2) are provided pivotably, for example with at least one ball joint (9, 10). Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Standelemente plattenförmige Elemente oder Platten (7, 8) sind.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the stand elements are plate-shaped elements or plates (7, 8). Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet durch wenigstens drei Gelenkestellen (9, 10) für jedes Standelement (7, 8).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by at least three articulation points (9, 10) for each stand element (7, 8). Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß der motorische Antrieb für jedes Standelement (7, 8) jeweils wenigstens zwei Hubelemente (11, 12) aufweist, die auf das Standelement (7, 8) an zwei einander gegenüberliegenden Seiten einer ersten Schwenkachse (ML) einwirken,
wobei die Hubelemente beispielsweise Exzenter (12) sind, die über eine Gelenkverbindung (10, 11) auf das Standelement (7, 8) einwirken und/oder über die sich das jeweilige Standelement abstützt.
Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the motor drive for each standing element (7, 8) has at least two lifting elements (11, 12) each, which on the standing element (7, 8) on two opposite sides of a first pivot axis (ML) act
the lifting elements being eccentrics (12), for example, which act on the standing element (7, 8) via an articulated connection (10, 11) and / or via which the respective standing element is supported.
Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Exzenter (12) jedes Standelementes (7, 8) an einer gemeinsamen Exzenterwelle (13) vorgesehen sind.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the eccentrics (12) of each standing element (7, 8) are provided on a common eccentric shaft (13). Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß das jeweilige Standelement (7, 8) an einem den Hubelementen (12) entfernt liegenden Bereich mittels eines Kugelgelenks (9) oder eines Gelenks bzw. einer Gelenkanordnung mit Kugelgelenkeigenschaften an dem Rahmen oder Gehäuse (2) angelenkt ist.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the respective standing element (7, 8) at an area remote from the lifting elements (12) by means of a ball joint (9) or a joint or a joint arrangement with ball joint properties on the frame or housing ( 2) is articulated. Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hubelemente (12) an einander entfernt liegenden Seiten der Standelemente (7, 8) vorgesehen sind.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lifting elements (12) are provided on sides of the stand elements (7, 8) which are at a distance from one another. Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Hubelemente (12) an einander benachbarten Seiten der beiden Standelemente (7, 8) vorgesehen sind.Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the lifting elements (12) are provided on mutually adjacent sides of the two standing elements (7, 8). Gerät nach einem der vorhergehenden Ansprüche, gekennzeichnet durch an einem Halterahmen (4) oder an einer Säule (22) höhenverstellbar vorgesehene Funktionselemente, wie beispielsweise eine Brustpelotte (24) und/oder Kniepelotten und/oder durch einen an einem Rahmen oder einer Säule (22) vorgesehenen Hüft- oder Beckengurt (29).Device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by functional elements, such as a breast pad (24) and / or knee pads, and / or by a function frame provided on a holding frame (4) or on a column (22) and / or by one on a frame or a column (22 ) provided hip or lap belt (29).
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