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An exercise arm assembly for mounting on an exercise machine frame has a main arm, a swing arm, and a handle. The main arm has a first end for pivoting on a frame of the machine to pivot about a first pivot axis. The swing arm has a first end pivoted to the second end of the main arm for pivoting about a second pivot axis. The handle is pivoted to the swing arm for pivoting about a third pivot axis, with each pivot axis being perpendicular to the other two pivot axes to form a perpendicular, tri-pivot arm system.

A method of measuring expended energy of a moving body, comprising the steps: i) providing at least one first sensor for measuring position data and/or orientation data and/or dynamic data of a first part of the moving body; ii) providing at least one second sensor for measuring relative position data and/or orientation data and/or dynamic data of a second part of the moving body, wherein the second part is moveable relative to the first part and connected to the first part by a first resistive deformable element; iii) using the at least one first sensor to make a first measurement of the position and/or orientation and/or dynamics of the first part over a period of time and subsequently calculating a global expended energy of the first part relative to a reference frame from the first measurement; iv) using the at least one second sensor to make a second measurement of the position and/or orientation and/or dynamics of the second part over said period of time and subsequently calculating a relative expended energy of the second part relative to the first part from the first and second measurements, wherein the calculation includes the energy required to deform the first resistive deformable element when moving the second part relative to the first part; and v) calculating the total expended energy of the moving body by summing the global expended energy with the relative expended energy; wherein the at least one first sensor comprises a global positioning system (GPS) sensor and/or an inertial measurement unit and/or a first plurality of reference indicia measurable by an image capture device; and the at least one second sensor comprises an inertial measurement unit and/or a second plurality of reference indicia measurable by an image capture device.

The invention discloses a counterweight load system on fitness equipment. The counterweight load system comprises a fitness device support, a tensile force cable, a motor, a motor driving module and a motor control unit. The motor is installed on the fitness device support and can rotate, the tensile force cable is wound around the motor, one end of the tensile force cable is connected with a rotor of the motor, and the other end of the tensile force cable is connected with a force driving mechanism on the fitness equipment. The force driving mechanism is used for driving the motor to rotate through the tensile force cable so as to generate tensile force, and the motor control unit controls the motor to rotate in the reverse direction through the motor driving module and makes the motor generate loading capacity opposite to the tensile force. The counterweight load system on the fitness equipment is simple in structure and light, and the stepless regulation of the counterweight is performed.

An endoscopic device for autonomous locomotion through a body cavity with a predetermined direction, the device comprising a tubular body constructed of a relatively elastic material that extends between two, preferably, the front and rear, end portions, respectively. The tubular body includes an anchor for temporarily and alternately attaching the end portions to a wall portion of the body cavity in synch with corresponding axial extensions and contractions of the tubular body. The tubular body incorporates a reinforcement structure distributed along its length that is substantially rigid in a radial direction and yields in an axial direction, the structure specifically comprising either a plurality of relatively rigid rings or at least one helical spring.

An exercise machine includes: a frame resting on an underlying surface; a seat mounted to the frame and configured to receive a seated user; a pair of support pads mounted to the frame forwardly of and above the seat, each of the support pads positioned to engage one of the upper arms and the elbows of the seated user; a pair of movement arm units pivotally interconnected with the frame and movable about respective generally horizontal axes of rotation; and a resistance system connected with the movement arm units. Each of the pair of movement arm units is configured to engage the forearms and/or the hands of the user and is movable between an extended position, in which the seated user's arms are substantially straight, and a curled position, in which the user's arms are bent. The axes of rotation form an angle of between about 115 and 155 degrees.

An exercise apparatus is provided which includes a chair, an arm-exercising station, and a leg-exercising station. The arm-exercising station is mounted in the armrests of the chair and includes a support frame attached to the base portion of the chair, a pair of elongated left and right exercise bars disposed within the left and right armrest portions of the chair operable for selective pivotal movement within the armrest portions, and a resistance device attached to the bars for resisting the pivotal movement of the bars. The leg-exercising station is associated with the underside of the footrest portion of the chair and includes a pedal assembly configured for rotational movement. The pedal assembly is automatically raised and positioned for use when the footrest is pivoted forwardly. The leg-exercising station is concealed within the chair when not in use.

An exercise glove for intrinsic muscles and method of use. The exercise glove incorporates rigid ribs having rib distal end angles corresponding to patient metacarpal phalangeal joint angles. The ribs passively hold the patient metacarpal phalangeal joint angles in extension, while the patient actively flexes the proximal interphalangeal joints and distal interphalangeal joints to obtaining optimal intrinsic muscle stretching. The rib distal end angles may be set by a physical therapist to correspond to individual patient metacarpal phalangeal joint angles, or alternately an array of ribs of different rib distal end angles may be provided with the exercise glove, from which rib assortment the physical therapist may choose ribs having appropriate rib distal end angles ribs to attach to the exercise glove. The method includes the steps of using the exercise glove to passively hold metacarpal phalangeal joints in extension, while actively flexing proximal and distal interphalangeal joints.

The legs of a bedridden patient can be exercised by attaching a shoe-attachable unit to each shoe of the patient and rotating and maneuvering the legs of the patient via the shoe-attachable units.

An exercise machine is provided which is configured to place a user in an exercise position, wherein movement during exercise against a load will target the gluteus maximus muscles. The exercise machine positions the body of a user in a lowered or exercise position which supports the user while raising their body to an elevated position, in a manner to stabilize the user and direct movement of the user along the sagittal plane during use, while concurrently isolating the gluteus maximus muscles as the muscles overcoming the load.

The invention relates to a multidirectional intelligent stretching device. The multidirectional intelligent stretching device comprises a base and a control device, wherein a seat part is arranged on the base, the rear end of the base is connected with a backrest through a backrest rotating shaft, a left leg arm and a right leg arm are arranged at the front end of the base, and under the control of the control device, both the left leg arm and the right leg arm can do left-and-right swinging in the horizontal plane around ends connected with the base and do up-and-down swinging in the vertical plane around the ends connected with the base; further, foot pedals are respectively arranged on the left leg arm and the right leg arm. According to the multidirectional intelligent stretching device, not only can muscles, tendons and bones of the left and right sides of legs be exercised, but also the muscles, tendons and bones of the upper and lower sides of the legs and ankles can be exercised, so that multidirectional stretching body-building exercise is realized.

A machine and method for horizontally stretching and exercising the human body, specifically the human frame or torso. The machine comprised a bed, table, or platform having three main sections: an upper stationary section upon which user's upper body is physically attached, an actuated lower section which receives the user's lower body, and a slack section, including an upright projection, disposed at the end of the lower section of the bed, table, or platform. A strap or similar device is connected between a pelvic harness worn by the user and the upright projection of the slack section. While lying atop the upper and lower sections of the machine, the user self-actuates movement of the lower and slack sections of the machine away from (or towards) the upper body, thereby causing the strap to pull upon (or loosen from) the user's trunk or midsection. Because the user's upper body is physically attached to the stationary upper section of the machine, the user's trunk is effectively stretched and exercised by outward movement of the strap to the extent desired by the user.

A cycle propelling mechanism includes a rail disposed on a cycle frame, two cranks rotatably coupled to the cycle frame with a main drive shaft, two levers each include one end pivotally coupled to the crank and the other end slidably coupled to the rail for allowing the levers to be moved cyclically relative to the cycle frame, and two foot pedals pivotally attached to the levers for being stepped and operated by user's feet and for allowing the cranks and the lever to be rotated relative to the cycle frame in an elliptical moving stroke and for allowing the foot pedals to be stepped and moved for a longer stepping or moving stroke by the user, and for effectively exercising the more or bigger muscle groups of the user, and for applying bigger power to the cycle propelling mechanism.

Disclosed is a three-in-one composite profile control and displacement process used for oilfield deep profile control. The process includes that injecting a prepared liquid polymer microsphere solution, then injecting a three-adoption oil displacing agent solution, and finally injecting two-fluid process profile control agent, wherein liquid polymer microspheres selectively enter strata, expand when encountering water and play a role in deep sealing, the oil displacing agent can facilitate expansion of the liquid polymer microspheres and can play a role in oil displacement, and the two-fluid process profile control technology plays a role in sealing and improving profile control strength. Through combining of three products, deep profile control and sweeping area increase can be realized, and crude oil recovery efficiency can be effectively improved.

Provided is a vibrating pull-up bar configured to allow a user to perform a conventional pull-up, while at the same time imparting a vibratory force to the individual which resonates throughout the individual's body to exercise muscle groups at various locations of the user's body.

The invention provides a transverse lateral guidance law design method, and belongs to the technical field of the full-automatic airplane landing control law design. The guidance law design method is targeted for the full-automatic airplane landing process, and belongs to the specific step of the full-automatic airplane landing; a control instruction is calculated according to a motion platform and airplane movement and posture states, thereby providing a command signal for a flight control system; and the guidance law design is a key step for realizing closed loop. According to the guidance law design method, lateral deviation information of an airplane is utilized; and calculation is carried out through a designated algorithm, thereby providing a roll angle command signal for the airplane, and realizing lateral control in the full-automatic airplane landing process. Compared with the conventional PID control, in order to improve the maneuverability of a system, the guidance law design method introduces double differential signals to form a PIDDD controller. The main advantages of the guidance law design method are that the measurement information can be rapidly and effectively converted into the command signal needed in the airplane flight control system; the guidance of the precise airplane landing is achieved; and the closed-loop cooperation control is realized.

The invention relates to an air stop sheet retainer, a branching air supply device and a refrigerator. Specifically, the invention provides an air stop sheet retainer. The air stop sheet retainer comprises a first sealing element and a second sealing element, wherein the first sealing element is in the shape of a flat plate, and a plurality of first holes are formed in the first sealing element; the second sealing element is arranged at one side of the first sealing element and provided with a main sealing part and two bending parts; the main sealing part is in the shape of a flat plate and provided with a plurality of second holes aligned with the multiple first holes respectively; and each bending part extends out from one end of the main sealing part to a direction away from the first sealing element. The invention further provides a branching air supply device with the abovementioned air stop sheet retainer, and a refrigerator with the air stop sheet retainer. The air stop sheet retainer is capable of effectively enabling an air stop sheet to move smoothly, high in arrival rate, capable of ensuring the smoothness of the air stop sheet, capable of preventing air leakage between two air outlets, good in sealing effect, and capable of ensuring that the branching air supply device can carry out effective adjustment on air paths and/or an air quantity.

The invention discloses a multifunctional electric nursing bed, and belongs to the field of medical care appliances. The multifunctional electric nursing bed comprises a back bed board, a huckle bed board, a shank bed board, a foot bed board, a bedstead, a dining table and a chamber pot, under the drive of electric push rods, the functions of back rising and flattening, leg lifting and dropping, rolling over left and right, dining on the bed and assisting in relieving the bowels on the bed can be realized, the nursing bed is suitable for crowds who have difficulty in moving and are confined tobed for a long time, a remote controller is adopted for controlling all the electric push rods, expected requirements can be achieved only by giving out a simple command, the workload of a nurse canbe greatly reduced, and the nurse can be liberated from heavy work; as electric drive is further adopted, a person does not feel tired after repeated operation, and a patient can be nursed better accordingly; the nurse cannot see excrement in a garbage bag from the beginning to the end in the process of using the chamber pot, the mental state of the patient and the nurse is fully considered, so that the nursing bed can help improve the relationship between the patient and the nurse.