9414results about "Muscle exercising devices" patented technology

The disclosed system for interacting with objects in an extended reality (XR) environment generated by an XR system may include (1) neuromuscular sensors configured to sense neuromuscular signals from a wrist of a user and (2) at least one computer processor programmed to (a) determine, based at least in part on the sensed neuromuscular signals, information relating to an interaction of the user with an object in the XR environment and (b) instruct the XR system to, based on the determined information relating to the interaction of the user with the object, augment the interaction of the user with the object in the XR environment. Other embodiments of this aspect include corresponding apparatus, and computer programs recorded on one or more computer storage devices, each configured to perform the actions of the methods.

Exercise machines and methods are provided for purposes of increasing a person's physical fitness. The systems are computer-controlled and are devoid of any stacks of weights associated with conventional exercise equipment. The systems feature isotonic modes, isokinetic modes, isometric modes and hybrid exercise modes. The systems are programmed to be suited to a particular individual user, based on their range of motion for a particular selected exercise and body part, which is determined during an initialization process. Force experienced by users is not dampened, and forces experienced by a user are responsive by the system to the force input by the user. In some embodiments the position of a user's limb is employed as an input for determining the torque output of a resistance unit which supplies resistive force for undertaking a selected exercise.

A multi-function exercise apparatus for conducting an exercise regimen with a single exercise apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus may be readily reoriented via a selectively extensible caster and wheels to face a desired direction for performance of an exercise. The multi-function exercise apparatus may be provisioned with storage locations to maintain weights and other accessories with the apparatus, to equip the multi-function exercise with the necessary weights and accessories for performing a full body exercise regimen. An articulating frame assembly permits a cushion assembly to be raised in either of a partial tilting configuration and a full tilting configuration. In the partial tilting configuration, a seated exercise apparatus is provided. In the full tilting configuration, a full cushioned surface of the apparatus may be tilted to a desired vertical orientation for performance of other exercises with the apparatus.

An exercise machine system includes a first vertical post; a first lever arm coupled to the first vertical post via a first carriage, the first lever arm is to be operated by a user; and the first carriage forming a channel to receive the first vertical post therein, the first carriage having a pivoting system allowing for the first lever arm to: (1) rotate around a vertical axis to adjust between a first position around the vertical axis and a second position around the vertical axis; (2) rotate around a horizontal axis to adjust between a first position around the horizontal axis and a second position around the horizontal axis; and (3) pivot about a vertical plane, the vertical plane is offset from and parallel to the vertical axis.

A wall-mounted fly wall rack, which can be installed on a wall, comprises a rack body, a pulley assembly and a counterweight mechanism arranged on the rack body, wherein the rack body comprises a fixed frame and at least two movable frames; an adjustable locking mechanism is arranged between the movable frames and the fixed frame and is horizontally rotatably connected in a limited angle range; the adjustable locking mechanism comprises a pivot arm and a fixed arm; the movable frame is connected with the pivot arm, and the fixed frame is connected with the fixed arm.

Exemplary embodiments provide a coupling device for connecting a handle or other accessory to a fitness training apparatus. The coupling device may include a head, a body, at least one latch a first attachment, and / or other components. The head may have a pin with a catch. The body may have a mating portion to receive the pin of the head therein and form a mating connection between the head and the body. The at least one latch may be in the mating portion of the body. The at least one latch may lock into the catch on the pin to removably secure the mating connection between the head and the body. The first attachment on either of the head or the body may connect a retractable line of the fitness training apparatus.

The invention relates to a digital acupuncture dynamic control optimization method. According to the technical scheme, the method comprises the steps that real-time physiological data, including the heart rate, the oxyhemoglobin saturation, the skin temperature and the muscle tension, of a patient are collected through a wearable device and a sensor; performing cleaning, denoising and feature extraction on the multi-modal physiological data by using a data preprocessing algorithm; a personalized digital acupuncture model is established, and the physical condition and acupoint sensitivity of a patient are dynamically evaluated; adjusting acupuncture output parameters, control frequency, pulse width and current intensity according to real-time feedback of a patient by adopting a self-adaptive fuzzy control algorithm through the obtained personalized digital acupuncture model; multi-channel biofeedback equipment including EEG, EMG and ECG is integrated, and instant response of a patient is monitored; through a closed-loop control algorithm, biological feedback data are input into the control model in real time, and dynamic adjustment of acupuncture and moxibustion parameters is controlled; a deep reinforcement learning algorithm is introduced into acupuncture therapy.

The invention discloses an intelligent orthopedic rehabilitation self-adaptive evaluation method and device based on multi-modal physiological feedback. The method comprises the steps that multi-modal physiological data including electromyographic signals, knee joint three-dimensional motion trails, plantar pressure distribution and cognitive input degree of a subject are synchronously collected; constructing a three-dimensional baseline vector according to the MMT muscle force test, knee joint ROM measurement and VAS pain score of the subject; inputting the multi-modal physiological data and the three-dimensional baseline vector into a personalized orthopedic rehabilitation model, and outputting a knee joint function index prediction value and personalized rehabilitation adjustment parameters; dynamically adjusting electrical stimulation parameters according to rehabilitation adjustment parameters output by the personalized orthopedic rehabilitation model; if the cognitive load index exceeds the early warning line, the electrical stimulation intensity is reduced; otherwise, activating the hippocampus body wave stimulation mode. Adjustment is carried out according to the real-time state of the subject, blindness and subjectivity in the rehabilitation process are avoided, and the rehabilitation efficiency and success rate are improved.

A set of strength training and exercise equipment associated system, and associated methods of use are disclosed. The equipment and system includes various combinations of a vest (1, 120), stretch cords (40, 129, 135, 150, 151, 152), handles (44, 53, 60, 64), foot straps (70, 133), thigh straps (107, 132) and bars (75, 86, 93, 100). The methods of use include a multitude of strength training exercises that can be done using the disclosed equipment and system.

The present disclosure provides a fitness device for use by a user. The fitness device can include a resistance assembly including a driving assembly, a cord, and a grommet. The driving assembly can include a spool and a motor. The motor can be selectively engageable with the spool and can be configured to generate a resistance force when engaged with the spool. The cord can be configured to be wound and unwound on the spool in multiple layers in response to a movement by the user. The grommet can be disposed adjacent to the driving assembly. The grommet can be configured to receive the cord therethrough and direct the cord out of the resistance assembly. A method of using a fitness device by a user is also provided.

A foldable leg lift machine includes a base unit, a main handle unit, two drive levers, two pedals, and a linkage mechanism. The base unit includes a first stand, a second stand pivotally connected with the first stand, and two third stands pivotally connected with the first stand. The main handle unit is connected with the first stand and provided with a handgrip. Each of the drive levers is pivotally connected with one of the third stands. Each of the pedals is pivotally connected with one of the drive levers. The linkage mechanism includes a swing base pivotally mounted on the third stands, and two linkage rods each pivotally connected with the swing base and pivotally connected with one of the two drive levers.

The present disclosure provides a foldable small flying and squat rack, which comprises a fixed rack, a pivot rack and pulley blocks disposed on the fixed rack and the pivot rack, wherein the pivot rack can rotate relative to the fixed rack, a counterweight assembly is disposed at the lower part of the fixed rack, and a connecting rope is connected at the upper part of the counterweight assembly; the connecting rope winds around the pulley blocks on the fixed rack and the pivot rack in turn to extend out, and then passes through a flying guide wheel to be connected to a grip part.

A freewheel adjustable wheel of the present invention comprises: a rotary gear unit that is rotated by receiving power from a pedal part and is provided with a gear along the outer circumference thereof; a case part that supports the rotary gear unit to be rotatable; a clutch bearing that transmits the power to the case part when the rotary gear unit rotates in the forward direction; a clutch hub that rotates together with the rotary gear unit; clutch gears installed on the clutch hub and fixed to the case part; and a drive unit that supplies rotational power; and a moveable gear unit moved by means of the power of the driving unit.

A fitness apparatus is disclosed herein. The fitness apparatus includes a treadmill, the treadmill having one or more displaceable treadmill elements that are configured to receive a user thereon; and at least one resistance assembly coupled to the treadmill, the at least one resistance assembly configured to create a resistance load for the user so that the user is able to perform strength exercises while simultaneously performing cardiovascular exercises on the treadmill.

The present disclosure relates to a device or apparatus for use in exercising and physical therapy. In particular, the present disclosure relates to a sliding exercise device and system useful for exercising multiple areas of the body. The present device is particularly useful for targeting the hips, thighs, core, upper body and associated muscles for strengthening and / or rehabilitation. The device can used by individuals seeking strength and balance training but is also useful for rehabilitation. The present device is also portable, making it useful for use at a home and / or at a gym or rehabilitation facility.

A rack pulley system for use with an exercise machine includes an upper pulley system to removably secure to a vertical post and having an upper housing mounted to an upper brace, the upper brace to engage with the vertical post; and upper cable guides supported by the upper housing and to support a cable traveling therethrough; a lower pulley system to removably secure to the vertical post and having a lower housing mounted to a lower brace, the lower brace to engage with the vertical post; and lower cable guides supported by the lower housing and to support the cable traveling therethrough; a trolley to engaged with the vertical post between the upper pulley system and the lower pulley system and to traverse along the vertical post, the trolley having a trolley cable guide to connect the trolley to the cable.

Disclosed herein are a freewheel adjustable wheel and a fitness bike therewith. The freewheel adjustable wheel according to the present disclosure comprises a rotation gear part being rotatably disposed outside a shaft, a spline gear rotating together with the rotation gear part, a fixation case which rotatably supports the rotation gear part and a rotation of which is restricted, a rotation case receiving power of the rotation gear part to rotate, a clutch bearing transferring power at a time when the rotation gear part rotates forward, a first gear part receiving power thought the clutch bearing, a driving part being fixed to the fixation case and providing rotational power, and a movement gear part operating in a non-freewheel mode where the movement gear part engages with the first gear part, and in a freewheel mode where the movement gear part is spaced from the first gear part.

A compact high resistance fitness device for superior independent exercising or individual rehabilitation is disclosed including a platform base plate having at least one pivotally mounted resistance module attached to the platform base plate, where the at least one resistance module has an independent user-selectable resistance setting with incremental resistance force ranges of from about 5 pounds up to 500 pounds. The resistance module includes a pull cord coil storage spool configured to wrap and unwrap a pull cord of a small diameter, high-strength pull cord emanating from the resistance module. The high strength pull cord terminates at its outer end by a handle, such as a hand / foot receptacle, with a length sufficient to allow pull strokes of up to fifty feet or more, with as much weight resistance as a user could want in a compact and portable unit, capable of being taken anywhere for use. Of special interest is that the fitness device may include sensors and other means for collecting data and relaying that data to a smartphone, a computer, the cloud or any other device for display and processing.

The present invention relates to an exercising device for developing, strengthening and / or rehabilitating the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce. More particularly, this invention relates to a portable electric resistance exercise device capable of performing multiple exercises for strength and endurance training.

The invention relates to a muscle strength and muscle fatigue prediction algorithm based on surface electromyogram signals, which comprises the following steps of: (1) acquiring the surface electromyogram signals of a measured muscle area by using a non-invasive sensor, and acquiring muscle mechanics parameters at the same time; (2) carrying out filtering, amplification and noise reduction preprocessing on the collected surface electromyogram signals to eliminate interference and enhance signal quality; and (3) extracting multi-dimensional features from the preprocessed surface electromyogram signals and muscle mechanics parameters, establishing a frequency domain data set by using the feature values, and calibrating the muscle mechanics parameters. The method has the advantage that the prediction accuracy and reliability are enhanced. Muscle strength and muscle fatigue states of different individuals can be reflected more accurately, and accurate prediction of individual differences is realized. The adopted surface electromyogram signal acquisition mode is non-invasive, and a plug-in electrode is not needed, so that the test discomfort is reduced, and the acceptability and participation degree of a testee are increased; by establishing an individual model and combining with real-time signal acquisition, real-time monitoring and prediction of muscle strength and muscle fatigue can be realized, and a user can obtain feedback of a muscle state at any time, so that the exercise intensity, posture and training plan are adjusted, and the training effect is optimized.

The invention relates to a mechanical exoskeleton rehabilitation training system and method based on a brain-computer interface. The system comprises electroencephalogram acquisition equipment, a preprocessing unit, a feature extraction unit, a motion intention decoding unit, a mechanical exoskeleton control unit, a muscular tension state monitoring unit and a self-adaptive functional electrical stimulation feedback unit. The method comprises the following steps: preprocessing electroencephalogram and electromyographic signals; electroencephalogram and myoelectricity time-frequency features are obtained through feature extraction; an electroencephalogram decoding model is used for decoding to obtain the movement intention of the patient, and an exoskeleton control instruction is generated to control a mechanical exoskeleton control unit to drive the limb movement of the rehabilitation patient for rehabilitation training; meanwhile, the muscular tension state of the patient is analyzed according to the time-frequency characteristics of electroencephalogram and myoelectricity, functional electrical stimulation of different intensities is applied in a self-adaptive mode, stimulation feedback is enhanced, and the muscular tension state of the patient is adjusted. According to the invention, deep fusion of brain-controlled exoskeleton training and low-frequency nerve electrical stimulation adjustment can be realized, and the rehabilitation effect of a stroke patient is improved.

The present invention relates to a freewheel adjustable wheel and an exercise bicycle including the same and. More specifically, may comprise a rotation gear part which rotates together with a pulley fixed to the outer side thereof and has a circular gear formed along the outer circumference thereof; a case part for rotatably supporting the rotation gear part; a first power transmission part for transmitting power which has been transmitted to the rotation gear part to the case part when the rotation gear part rotates in the normal direction; and a second power transmission part for transmitting power which has been transmitted to the rotation gear part to the case part when the rotation gear part rotates in the reverse direction.

The invention relates to the technical field of biomedicine, and discloses a female private rehabilitation training system integrating a breathing method and neural motor control, and the system comprises a data collection module which is used for collecting physiological data of a user; the personalized training scheme generation module is used for generating a personalized nerve-muscle-fascia training scheme; the nerve-muscle synchronous resonance training module is used for constructing a time sequence matching model and generating an adaptive training dynamic control instruction; the space-time adaptability training module is used for adjusting training duration, intensity and stimulation frequency; the multi-dimensional nerve-muscle feedback fusion module is used for constructing a feedback response model; and the fascia synchronous activation and relaxation module is used for coordinating the tension relationship between the fascia and the muscle system. According to the method, feature matching is carried out on an electric activation heat map matrix through the convolutional neural network, analysis of a myoelectricity response state transition probability is carried out in combination with a hidden Markov model, and stimulation parameters and respiratory rhythm are optimized in real time according to a training process.

The present invention relates to a stair stepper, including: a rack provided with two slide rails, each of the slide rails is slidably provided with one pedal component, where the two pedal components form linkage in the form of reverse synchronous movement; and a damping mechanism, including a linear elastic element, where the linear elastic element is straddled between the two slide rails, two ends of the linear elastic element are respectively connected to the pedal components. The linear elastic element expands or contracts with the reverse synchronous movement of the pedal components, to form a changing elastic force, and the changing elastic force acts on the pedal components, to form resistance to the movement of the pedal components.

The invention relates to the technical field of medical rehabilitation, and particularly discloses an anorectal postoperative rehabilitation nursing evaluation method and system based on a sensor. According to the scheme, the system comprises a multi-source physiological information sensing module, a data preprocessing and feature extraction module, a multi-modal data fusion analysis module, a dynamic risk assessment and early warning module and a man-machine interaction and decision support module, multi-dimensional physiological signals are continuously collected, a rehabilitation state index is generated through fusion, the complication risk is assessed in real time, and the rehabilitation effect is improved. Early warning and accurate nursing decision support are realized, and comprehensiveness and timeliness of rehabilitation evaluation are improved.

An exercise device is providing, including: a frame, including a weighting seat, two first movable pulley assemblies and two second movable pulley assemblies; a first operation assembly, disposed on the frame, including two first connecting members connected to opposing ends of the first cable and a first cable curving back around the two first movable pulley assemblies and the weighting seat; a second operation assembly, including two second connecting members and two second cables each being connected to the frame and curving back around one first movable pulley assembly and one second movable pulley assembly, each second connecting members being connected to one second cable; a third operation assembly, including two third connecting members and two third cables each being connected to the frame and curving back around one second movable pulley assembly, each third connecting members being connected to one third cable.

Disclosed herein are a mode switching system and an exercise bike comprising the same that switches a non-freewheel mode and a freewheel mode automatically, ensuring improvement in user convenience. The exercise bike comprise a step motor, a first limit sensor sensing a first part of the face gear and outputting a first sensing signal, a second limit sensor sensing a second part of the face gear and outputting a second sensing signal, and a controller determining a current power transfer mode by using the first sensing signal and the second sensing signal, and rotating the step motor forward or reversely, based on the current power transfer mode, to switch the power transfer mode to the non-freewheel mode or the freewheel mode, in a case where a mode switching signal is input.

A dynamic cable-actuated resistance training device comprises a base having first and second side pods at opposite ends of the base. A first motor is located in the first side pod and a first cable guide is located in the second side pod, with a first cable passing between the first motor and the first cable guide and being attachable to a workout handle or bar. A second motor is also located in the second side pod and a second cable guide is also located in the first side pod, with a second cable passing between the second motor and the second cable guide and being attachable to a workout handle or bar.

A resistance training machine, a method of providing custom workouts, and a method of providing feedback on user form and user balance are disclosed. The resistance training machine includes a left and right motor, a left and right pulley system, a left and right cable, a machine controller, and an HMI. Advantageously, the resistance training machine can provide isotonic exercises, isokinetic exercises, and feedback on form and balance for a user. The first method includes a user calibrating one or more exercises, selecting an exercise, selecting an exercise mode, and performing the exercise. For each exercise, a motor may ramp up to and ramp down from a selected velocity or force level. The second method includes a user performing an exercise, a machine controller receiving position data, torque data, and force data throughout the exercise, the machine controller generating user feedback, and an HMI displaying the feedback to the user.

A mounting system for attachment exercise machine accessories wherein the mounting bracket is a separate piece that can be attached to the exercise machine prior to mounting of the accessory on the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket can be adapted to mount to existing exercise machines, and is easy to attach to an exercise machine separately from accessories to be mounted on it. The mounting bracket facilitates attachment of interchangeable accessories through a simplified mounting system that allows the user to keep both hands on the accessory during mounting. Play in the interface between the mounting bracket and accessory is taken up by a tensioning and locking device.