TRAINING EQUIPMENT

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a training device.

[0002] Training equipment for training the arm muscles and associated muscle groups can be held in the hand while jogging or performing similar running activities to achieve an additional effect alongside endurance training. For example, relatively small dumbbells are used as training equipment for jogging. As the arms swing back and forth, the dumbbells are accelerated and decelerated. At the turning point, the mass of the dumbbell snaps against the muscles and joints with great force, which can quickly lead to overstrain and injury to the musculoskeletal system. Dumbbells also have a detrimental effect on running technique. For walking (athletic walking), there are also some training devices that move a dynamic flywheel mass back and forth. The delayed acceleration and deceleration of the flywheel mass reduces the tearing of the muscles and joints.However, as the running speed increases, the force peaks at the turning point of the arm swing increase again and the same problems arise as with classic dumbbells.

[0003] Another training device for muscle strengthening is a ring with flywheels guided in a circular path within the ring. The training device has a handle that is centrally located within the ring and connects two opposite sides of the ring. The handle is thus located within the path of the flywheel. Such a training device is known, for example, from US 2011 / 0224054 A1 or EP 2 621 591 A1. The lever arm acting on the flywheel is limited to the radius of the ring. In addition, lever arms can act in the opposite direction of running. This can also lead to negative strain and effects on running technique.

[0004] DE 92 00 974 U1 relates to a toy. The main component of this toy is a ring-shaped tire with a concave tread on its inner side, facing the center of the tire, and at least one handle on its outer side.

[0005] US 2008 / 153676 A1 relates to a handheld ring exercise device and a method of use comprising an internal channel containing a weighted, flowable particle medium. By moving the ring device, a user exercises against the flowing particle mass within the ring, which is subject to continuous change. A variable center of gravity allows a user to exercise against different apparent weights.

[0006] DE 20 2007 006734 U1 relates to a training device with a ring designed for performing movement exercises to promote motor skills. The ring is dimensioned such that it can be grasped and freely moved by one or both hands of a person. The ring is completely hollow, with at least one rolling element arranged inside the ring, the outer dimensions of which are adapted to the inner cross-sectional dimensions of the ring in such a way that the rolling element can follow a closed trajectory within the ring.

[0007] GB 2 561 888 A relates to an exercise device comprising a body to be held in the hands of a person performing an exercise. An eccentric mass is mounted on or held within the housing and constrained to follow a circular path defined by the body in response to an oscillating movement.

[0008] In view of the above, the object of the present invention is to provide a training device by means of which ergonomic muscle training for strengthening the arm, shoulder and / or torso muscles can be enabled during a running activity.

[0009] The object is achieved by a training device according to independent claim 1. Advantageous developments of the invention are contained in the dependent claims.

[0010] According to the invention, a training device for training the arm muscles and associated muscle groups comprises at least one flywheel element carrier with at least one flywheel element guide for guiding at least one flywheel element along at least one elliptical path or elliptical path segment that deviates from a circle. The flywheel element guide forms a guide for the at least one flywheel element that extends beyond a semi-ellipse and spans a flywheel element guide plane in the radial direction of the elliptical path or elliptical path segment. In addition, the training device comprises at least one grip element with a grip axis that can be grasped. The grip element is arranged in the grip axis, at least in sections, in a grip plane that runs perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane and does not intersect the elliptical path or elliptical path segment.

[0011] The flywheel element guide is designed such that the at least one flywheel element is guided along an elliptical path or at least one elliptical path segment that deviates from a circular shape. The circular shape ultimately corresponds to a special form of ellipse with an eccentricity of zero. In other words, in the case of a circle, the radius is constant. If the at least one elliptical path is formed by the flywheel element guide, i.e. a 360° elliptical flywheel element guide, this deviates from the aforementioned circular shape. However, the at least one elliptical path segment can in turn be designed as a circular path segment as a corresponding special form of the elliptical path segment, provided that this circular path segment, as the sole flywheel element guide, does not extend over 360° and thus forms a circular path as the sole flywheel element guide.In other words, the flywheel element guide has either a 360° path that deviates from a circular path or at least one elliptical path segment, which may also include a circular path segment as a special form of the elliptical path segment. In this case, the flywheel element guide does not exclusively form a circular path. Accordingly, the flywheel element guide can also contain a circular path in addition to a circular segment, with further elliptical path segments extending beyond the circular path, i.e., beyond 360°, then adjoining it.

[0012] With a flywheel element guide designed as a circular track, a flywheel element can be rotated in one direction in a comparatively simple manner. In contrast, a flywheel element guide with an elliptical track that deviates from the circular shape, or a flywheel element guide consisting of elliptical track segments, which can also be circular track segments, can alternatively or additionally support a pendulum movement of a flywheel element. A pendulum movement is characterized by two swing phases and two reversal phases. Due to the overall elliptical shape of the flywheel element guide, which deviates from the circular shape, the movement of at least one flywheel element can be adapted to the duration of the swing phases and the reversal phases.For example, in the case of an elliptical path used as a flywheel element guide that deviates from a circle, the flywheel element guide has a main axis representing the largest diameter and a minor axis corresponding to a smallest diameter. If the main vertices of the flywheel element guide, relative to the main axis, are arranged above and below the minor vertices relative to the minor axis in the direction of gravity during correct use, the length of the main axis determines the duration of the forward and backswing phases. The length of the minor axis determines the duration of the reversal phases. In the radius around the main vertices, the load peaks that arise at the reversal points of the arm swing when swinging massive dumbbells or when quickly swinging devices with shock absorbers are absorbed.With a circular flywheel guide, the radius can be adjusted to either the swing phase or the reversal phase, but not both. Positioning the handle element or handle axis outside the flywheel guide allows, for example, the angle of the handle axis to the flywheel guide to be changed, as will be discussed later with regard to positioning and adjustment. With an elliptical path or a substantially elliptical shape of the flywheel guide, the acceleration of the flywheel element can be adjusted to the pendulum motion of the arms. With a circular shape, changing the angle has no effect.

[0013] The at least one elliptical or correspondingly circular track segment, in conjunction with differently shaped track segments, such as straight lines, can form various flywheel element guides, such as flywheel element guides that are at least partially oval. In one embodiment, the flywheel element guide can be composed of individually connectable track segments in various configurations, so that the respective shape can be individually adapted to the training purpose and / or individual preferences. The elliptical track or the at least one elliptical track segment can also be composed of various elliptical and / or circular track segment sections. The elliptical and / or circular track segment sections have one or more center points located on one side of the flywheel element guide.The elliptical and / or circular path segment sections are therefore curved in one direction.

[0014] Multiple flywheel element guides can also be provided next to each other and / or above or behind each other. The following explanations regarding the design and / or positioning options for at least one flywheel element guide can thus also be applied to other flywheel element guides of the training device. With multiple flywheel element guides, the individual flywheel element guides do not have to have the same design and / or positioning, but can differ at least partially in their respective characteristics.

[0015] Due to the curvature of the elliptical path or an elliptically shaped path segment, the path or path segment has a two-dimensional extension that spans a flywheel element guide plane. In other words, the flywheel element guide plane can also be formed by the radius, i.e., a straight line from the center of the elliptical path or the elliptically shaped path segment to the elliptical path or the elliptically shaped path segment. A radial direction with respect to the flywheel element guide corresponds accordingly to the direction from the respective center of the elliptical path or the elliptical path segment to the elliptical path or the correspondingly shaped path segment, i.e., a direction of the radius. The flywheel element guide can, but does not have to, run exclusively in the two-dimensional extension.The flywheel element guide can, for example, also extend in a direction perpendicular to the radius, so that the ends of the track or track segment are offset from each other in this direction. Accordingly, the flywheel element guide can, for example, be designed as or contain a spiral or spiral segment.

[0016] The flywheel element guide forms a guide for at least one flywheel element that extends beyond a semi-ellipse. The flywheel element guide thus has at least three vertices, including at least two main vertices located within the guide and at least one secondary vertex. Accordingly, the main vertices lie within the guide, and the flywheel element guide extends beyond the main vertices. If the main axis of the ellipse forms the y-axis and the secondary axis of the ellipse forms the x-axis of a coordinate system, the sign of the gradient of a tangent to the ellipse is reversed at the main vertices.

[0017] Depending on the posture of the training device during correct use, the main peaks can be assigned to a reversal phase, for example, while the secondary peak essentially relates to the swing phase. For example, when the training device is used correctly, the main peak for the reversal phase is located in an area of ​​the flywheel element guide facing away from the direction of gravity, i.e., in an upper area relative to gravity, so that the flywheel is decelerated during a movement towards the peak. By decelerating the flywheel, peak loads can be avoided or at least reduced. Furthermore, depending on the design of the training device, this can create an impulse for a backswing or a back swing. By guiding the flywheel element beyond a semi-ellipse, sufficiently long swing and / or reversal phases can be provided.

[0018] In relation to an arm swing performed while jogging, for example, the load peaks that occur when swinging massive dumbbells at the reversal points of the arm swing can be prevented after the forward swing phase of the arm in the reversal phase by decelerating the flywheel mass around or towards the upper main vertex of an elliptical trajectory. The flywheel mass then moves at the reversal point of the arm swing in the opposite direction to the previously performed forward swing movement of the arm and provides an impulse for the arm's backswing. A similar behavior can occur during a backswing of the arm or training equipment at the lower main vertex of the elliptical trajectory. These two effects lead to a harmonious swing behavior of the training equipment, for example when jogging.The effect of the impulse for the backswing is achieved in particular when the elliptical path, for example an elliptical path but also a flywheel element guide with at least one elliptical path segment with corresponding properties through the positioning of the handle axis or corresponding twisting, is flat enough so that the flywheel mass is not accelerated too strongly downwards by gravity and then rotates or is pressed against a shock absorber, if present, or hits the shock absorber when swinging quickly.

[0019] The handle element of the training device has a handle axis to be grasped. The handle axis extends essentially in one direction, i.e., even with a curvature of the handle element, a handle axis can be determined on average that corresponds to an axis through which superimposed fingers of a hand pass when enclosing the handle within the enclosed space. Because the handle element is arranged in the handle axis, at least in sections, in a handle plane that runs perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane and does not intersect the elliptical path or the elliptical path segment, the handle element lies at least in sections outside the elliptical path or the elliptical path segment in a radial direction.In particular, the grip element lies completely in the grip plane along the grip axis, so that in every grip position it is arranged completely outside the elliptical path or elliptical path segment in the radial direction. The grip element can also be arranged at least partially in the grip plane along the grip axis, so that the grip element intersects the grip plane. For example, the grip element can be rotated in two axes relative to the grip plane, whereby a section is still arranged in the grip plane by intersecting the grip plane. The grip axis can also be arranged perpendicular to the grip plane, so that although the handle axis can intersect the flywheel element guide plane, part of the grip element itself is still arranged in the grip plane in the direction of the handle axis, since it intersects the grip plane. This part of the grip element then lies outside the flywheel element guide.In other words, the at least partial arrangement of the grip element in the grip plane relates to a configuration in which a physical part of the grip element is located in an area that lies radially outside the flywheel element guide. The grip element or grip axis refers to a handle or handle section intended for gripping during application-appropriate use. Even if a training device has, for example, web connections or the like for arranging the handle that can be gripped, such elements do not correspond to a grip element for application-appropriate use. This is also explained by the fact that such elements are not present in the arrangement described above, but are located for connection in an axis or plane that intersects the elliptical path or the elliptical path segment.The grip element can alternatively or additionally also be formed by a grip-equivalent fastening element for attachment to a hand, a wrist and / or an arm section. For example, such a grip-equivalent fastening element can be a glove or a cuff that simulates the function of a grip element and is thus also understood as a grip element. The grip axis of such a grip-equivalent fastening element as a grip element then relates to the axis that would be gripped around if a handle to be gripped were provided instead of the grip-equivalent fastening element. In other words, the grip axis in a glove or a cuff that is arranged around a wrist essentially corresponds to the axis that the fingers of a respective hand would grip around when clenched into a fist.

[0020] Since the appropriately arranged grip element can be held in a radial direction in a position outside the elliptical track or the elliptical track segment, the lever arm for the at least one flywheel element is always at least partially directed in one direction. Due to this arrangement of the grip element, the transmission of force from the movement of a runner via the grip element to the at least one flywheel element is more effective than if the grip element were located inside or on the flywheel element guide. The vector of the lever arm of the grip element on the at least one flywheel is also always at least partially directed in the running direction when the training device is held correctly in the running direction, for example defined as the z-direction. In other words, the z-coordinate, as a coordinate in the running direction, is always positive.This allows the runner to optimally adapt the speed of movement of the at least one flywheel along the flywheel element guide to their running rhythm. By maintaining a sufficiently large distance between the grip element and the flywheel element guide, and thus to the guide of the at least one flywheel element, this also applies when the grip element of the wrist is held at an angle or tilt, thereby reducing the distance between the grip element and the flywheel element guide in the running direction. Such an angled grip position occurs, for example, when swinging the arms back and forth while running.

[0021] The handle element located outside the flywheel guide or the handle axis located outside the flywheel element guide in combination with the elliptical track or the elliptical track segment enables the handle element to be tilted and spaced apart in relation to the flywheel element guide, whereby the movement behavior of the flywheel can be influenced.

[0022] In addition, the handle axis can be positioned at a predetermined distance and / or at a predetermined angle in three axes to the flywheel element guide via at least one spacer element and / or at least one fastening element.

[0023] The spacer element is formed, for example, from a web extending at an angle away from the handle axis. The fastening element can be a holder that can be fastened to the flywheel element guide or the flywheel element carrier, which in turn can be fastened to the spacer element or the handle element. The fastening element can also be formed integrally with the spacer element, such that one end of the spacer element can be fastened to the flywheel element guide or the flywheel element carrier and the other end can be fastened to the handle element. The spacer element can also be formed integrally with the handle element. Likewise, the handle element, the spacer element, and the flywheel element guide or the flywheel element carrier can be formed integrally. In this case, a fastening element can be omitted due to the integral design. The spacer element and / or the fastening element can have any shape.Preferably, the spacer element and / or the fastening element are designed such that the distance between the grip element and the flywheel element guide or the flywheel element carrier is sufficient to grasp the grip element. In particular, the distance is predetermined by the spacer element and / or the fastening element according to a desired minimum and / or maximum lever arm. In an exemplary embodiment, the flywheel element carrier can also integrally form the grip element, the spacer element, and the flywheel element guide. However, a separate design of the grip element, the spacer element, the fastening element, and / or the flywheel element guide or the flywheel element carrier enables flexible interchangeability of these components, so that weights and lever arms can be individually adjusted.

[0024] The predetermined distance between the handle axis and the flywheel guide does not need to be constant across the handle length. The predetermined distance relative to a handle axis in relation to an ellipse varies across the handle length, with the predetermined distance being predetermined as a function of the handle length.

[0025] In addition, the handle axis can be positioned at a predetermined angle relative to the three axes of a Cartesian coordinate system. The predetermined angle can result from a tilting, tipping, or even rotation of the handle element or the handle axis relative to the flywheel element guide. Ultimately, each position of the handle axis relative to the flywheel element guide is defined by a predetermined angle in the three axes, whereby the angle can also be zero. In one embodiment, the handle axis is rotated in all three axes relative to the flywheel element guide or a flywheel element guide plane.

[0026] According to a further development, the flywheel element guide forms a guide channel in which the at least one flywheel element is guided along the elliptical path or the elliptical path segment.

[0027] The guide channel surrounds the at least one flywheel element at least in sections, perpendicular to the guide direction. In such a case, the at least one flywheel element is therefore guided within the flywheel element guide. For this purpose, the flywheel element guide can be designed in a simple form as a tubular element, rigid or flexible, whose inner diameter is larger than the outer diameter or the outer dimension of the at least one flywheel element to be guided. The tubular element can also be made up of rigid and flexible sections. The at least one flywheel element can, for example, be a sphere. Other shapes of the inner contour of the flywheel element guide and / or of the at least one flywheel element are possible, wherein the respective shapes orDimensions of the flywheel element guide and the at least one flywheel element must be coordinated with one another in order to carry out a relative movement between the flywheel element guide and the at least one flywheel element.

[0028] As an alternative to guiding the at least one flywheel element within the flywheel element guide, the at least one flywheel element can also be guided externally along the flywheel element guide. For this purpose, the at least one flywheel element and the flywheel element guide can, for example, form a positive connection that provides sufficient play for relative movement. For example, the at least one flywheel element can have the negative shape of a flywheel element guide profile and be guided on a guideway similar to a carriage, as is known, for example, from dovetail guides and the like.

[0029] The at least one flywheel element can also be guided in sections inside and outside the flywheel element guide. It is also possible to provide multiple flywheel elements, with at least one flywheel element being guided outside and at least one flywheel element being guided inside. Accordingly, multiple flywheel element guides can also be provided.

[0030] In one embodiment, the flywheel element guide forms a continuous, at least partially elliptical path or partially circular path for the continuous guidance of the at least one flywheel element.

[0031] Accordingly, the flywheel element guide is a closed track, so that at least one flywheel element can be guided in a circumferential direction. The closed track forms an elliptical path, at least in sections. If the flywheel element guide has circular track segments, these are only provided in sections, so that a circular path is not formed that serves solely to guide the flywheel. Overall, however, circular sections of the flywheel element guide can be provided, which are then followed by further flywheel element guide sections.

[0032] The guide path of the at least one flywheel is therefore unlimited, and the at least one flywheel element can rotate along the flywheel element guide. This allows the at least one flywheel element to be moved continuously in one direction without mechanical reversal points. Due to the elimination of mechanical reversal points, force peaks at the reversal points of the arm swing during running can be avoided. Furthermore, the closed, continuous flywheel element guide can enable rotation of the flywheel element or individual flywheel elements in the event of errors in the execution of the sporting technique, which may only involve the oscillation of the flywheel element or individual flywheel elements in the sense of a forward and backward movement.

[0033] In order to achieve a pendulum movement, i.e. a back and forth rotation, of the at least one flywheel element, it is also possible to design the flywheel element guide to be open, so that no continuous, closed path in the sense of connecting end points results, such as in a spiral shape with unconnected ends or other shapes with offset ends. Alternatively, at least one stop can be provided in or on the flywheel element guide for a pendulum movement, which limits the movement of the at least one flywheel element along the flywheel element guide. In the case of an externally closed flywheel element guide or a flywheel element guide that surrounds the at least one flywheel element in such a way that it is held in the flywheel element guide, the stop can be designed as a wall or a closure.The stop can be or have a damping element.

[0034] The continuous, at least partially elliptical, path can also be formed from different elliptical path segments. The continuous path can also have intermediate path segments that deviate from an elliptical path, such as straight sections. The essentially elliptical overall shape of the path nevertheless adequately supports the rotation of at least one flywheel element.

[0035] In particular, in the perpendicular from the radial center of the at least partially elliptical path or the partially circular path to the handle plane, a radial distance from the radial center of the at least partially elliptical path or the partially circular path to the handle plane is greater than a radial distance from the radial center of the at least partially elliptical path or the partially circular path to the at least partially elliptical or to the partially circular path.

[0036] The grip element is thus located at least partially, in particular a central section of the grip element along the grip axis, outside the path of the at least one flywheel element along the flywheel element guide. If this condition is maintained in every position of the grip element relative to the flywheel element guide, the advantage associated with the corresponding lever arm can be realized even if the relative position of the grip element to the flywheel element guide changes.

[0037] In one embodiment, the flywheel element guide is elastically deformable via at least one tensioning element.

[0038] The elastic deformability allows the shape of the elliptical track or elliptical track segment to be adjusted. Depending on the elasticity of the flywheel element guide, the tensioning element can also increase the dimensional stability of the flywheel element guide.

[0039] The at least one tensioning element can, for example, be designed as an elastic rubber band whose ends can be arranged on two substantially opposite track sections. Alternatively, a substantially inelastic tensioning element, such as a nylon rope, can also be used as the tensioning element. The term "substantially" refers to the fact that material-related elastic deformation components of the respective tensioning element are not significant, so that, for example, vibrations can be avoided. An inelastic tensioning element can also be attached to the flywheel element guide or the flywheel element carrier with an elastic fastening means. In a further design variant, threaded rod tensioning elements or spacers can be used between such track sections.The at least one clamping element can be adjustable for varying deformation of the flywheel element guide and / or can be positioned at different locations along the flywheel element guide. Multiple identical or different clamping elements can also be provided. The clamping element can also be designed as a clamping element acting in two axial directions, i.e., as a cross element, to avoid using two separate clamping elements and to further increase dimensional stability. The described clamping elements can be combined with one another.

[0040] In particular, the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element is designed to swing.

[0041] The at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element can therefore execute comparatively small movements in at least one spatial direction. As a result, muscle groups can be addressed more effectively than with a rigid design of the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element. For the oscillating design, the spacer element and / or the fastening element can be made at least in sections from a flexible material. Alternatively or additionally, the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element is mounted with a certain amount of play, so that, for example, relative movements between the grip element and the at least one spacer element and / or between the at least one spacer element and the at least one fastening element and / or between the at least one fastening element and the flywheel element guide orthe flywheel element carrier.

[0042] In a further development, the positioning of the handle axis in relation to the flywheel element guide can be changed via the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element.

[0043] The adjustable positioning of the handlebar axis allows the training device to be individually adapted to the runner, different wrist positions, and / or different muscle groups to be targeted. The adjustable positioning can be done manually and / or via a motor.

[0044] In particular, a pivot angle of the flywheel element guide about an axis perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle axis, in particular in a range from 0 to 180°, preferably from 0 to 90°, can be changed via the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element.

[0045] For this purpose, the handle element and / or the flywheel element guide or the flywheel element carrier can be pivotally mounted, for example, on the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element, so that the flywheel element guide can be pivoted relative to the handle axis via such a joint perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane. If there is more than one spacer element, at least one spacer element not connected to the joint is then designed such that it can compensate for a pivoting movement, for example, by a telescopic design of the spacer element. Alternatively, a connection to such a spacer element can also be at least temporarily released.

[0046] The acceleration behavior of at least one flywheel element along the flywheel element guide can be adjusted by angling the flywheel element guide about an axis perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle axis, as a result of the pivot angle. In the case of an elliptical flywheel element guide, i.e. the guidance of at least one flywheel element along an elliptical path in which the long side is initially aligned at 0° perpendicular to the ground or the short side points in the direction of travel, if there is an initial inclination towards the ground in the direction of travel, the vertical climb height is reduced, but the horizontal path component is extended. For pivot angles exceeding 180°, starting from a vertical arrangement of the long side of the elliptical path, at least one flywheel element would have to accelerate upwards against the direction of travel.Accordingly, pivot angles between 0° and 180° result in more favorable acceleration behavior of the at least one flywheel element during running training and the associated movement sequences. The pivot angle range of 0° to 180° here therefore refers to a range in which there is no negative lever arm with respect to the running direction. The angle of 0° for pivoting over a range of 0° to 180° then lies in the flywheel element guide plane perpendicular to the running direction in the direction of the positive y-axis. However, the pivot range can also be limited to 0° to 90°, as the training device can also be folded around the axis pointing in the running direction, so that all angle ranges from 0° to 180° can be achieved by turning the training device over, as described above. The starting angle of 0° for pivoting over a range of 0° to 90° then lies in the running direction on the z-axis.However, the starting angle for a corresponding pivoting movement can also relate to another predetermined starting position. In other words, a pivoting angle of the flywheel element guide about an axis perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle axis can be changed with respect to a predetermined starting position of the flywheel element guide, in particular within a range from 0 to 180°, preferably from 0 to 90°, via the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element.

[0047] The pivot point for the pivot angle of the flywheel element guide about an axis perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle axis can correspond to a radial center point of the flywheel element guide. Alternatively, the pivot point can also be located approximately on the flywheel element guide, for example, formed by the articulated attachment to at least one spacer element or fastening element. In a further alternative, the pivot point is formed by the articulated mounting of the spacer element on the handle element.

[0048] The pivot angle of the flywheel element guide about an axis perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle axis can be provided instead of a radial abduction and / or an ulnar abduction of the wrist or can be superimposed on this. If the pivot angle can at least replace the radial abduction, the pivot angle is at least up to approximately 15° in a direction away from the ground when running or in the direction of a radial abduction, i.e. upwards during running training, starting from a predefined starting position. If the pivot angle can alternatively or additionally replace at least the ulnar abduction, the pivot angle is at least up to approximately 40° in a direction facing the ground when running or in the direction of an ulnar abduction, i.e. downwards during running training, starting from a predefined starting position.

[0049] Alternatively or additionally, a pivot angle of the flywheel element guide about an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and perpendicular to the handle plane relative to the handle axis, in particular in a range from +90° to -90°, preferably from +45° to -45°, can be changed via the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element.

[0050] For such a pivoting movement, an articulated bearing can also be provided, as described above, with the pivot axis being an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and perpendicular to the handle plane. Pivoting angles in various directions can also be achieved using a lockable ball joint.

[0051] Assuming a parallel arrangement of the flywheel element guide plane and the grip element or grip axis, the flywheel element guide can thus be tilted about an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and perpendicular to the grip plane relative to the grip axis. However, an inclination of more than 90° in either direction hardly allows for a uniform movement or rotation of at least one flywheel element along the flywheel element guide, triggered by the arm movement while running. However, smaller inclinations, particularly up to + / - 45°, can at least partially compensate for individual wrist rotations and / or shoulder joint rotations of an athlete.

[0052] The pivot angle of the flywheel element guide around an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and perpendicular to the grip plane relative to the grip axis can be provided instead of pronation and / or supination of the hand or can be superimposed on this. If the pivot angle can at least replace pronation, the pivot angle is at least up to approximately 45° in the direction of pronation around the z-axis in the running direction, i.e. from top to inside towards the center of the body, starting from a predefined starting position. If the pivot angle can alternatively or additionally at least replace supination with the elbow bent, the pivot angle is at least up to approximately 90° in the direction of supination around the z-axis in the running direction, i.e. from top to outside away from the center of the body, starting from a predefined starting position.The pivot angle here refers to a starting position of 0° with the flywheel element guide aligned parallel to the handle axis. Alternatively, other predetermined starting positions can also be set. In other words, a pivot angle of the flywheel element guide about an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and perpendicular to the handle plane relative to the handle axis can be changed via the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element with respect to a predetermined starting position of the flywheel element guide, in particular within a range of +90° to -90°, preferably from +45° to -45°.

[0053] Alternatively or additionally, a pivot angle of the flywheel element guide about an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and parallel to the handle plane relative to the handle axis, in particular in a range from +90° to -90°, preferably from +22.5° to -22.5°, can be changed via the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element.

[0054] Similar to a pivot angle of the flywheel element guide around an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and perpendicular to the grip plane relative to the grip axis, an alternative or additional pivot angle of the flywheel element guide around an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and parallel to the grip plane relative to the grip axis also allows for compensation for wrist rotation. Accordingly, even if a runner's hand position is not normally directed in the running direction, the flywheel element guide can still be aligned in the running direction.

[0055] Here, too, an articulated bearing can be provided to implement the pivoting angle. The articulated bearing has at least one joint axis in the flywheel element guide plane and parallel to the handle plane.

[0056] The pivot angle of the flywheel element guide around an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and parallel to the handle plane relative to the handle axis can be provided instead of a dorsal extension and / or a palmar extension or can be superimposed with it. If the pivot angle can at least replace the dorsal extension, the pivot angle is at least up to approximately 45° outwards away from the rotor, starting from a predefined starting position. If the pivot angle can alternatively or additionally replace at least the palmar extension, the pivot angle is at least up to approximately 60° inwards towards the rotor, starting from a predetermined starting position. For example, an arrangement in which the flywheel element guide plane points in the direction of travel can be the predetermined starting position of the flywheel element guide. Alternative starting positions are possible.In other words, a pivot angle of the flywheel element guide about an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and parallel to the handle plane relative to the handle axis with respect to a predetermined initial position of the flywheel element guide, in particular in a range from +90° to -90°, preferably from +22.5° to -22.5°, can be changed via the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element.

[0057] Alternatively or additionally, a distance of the flywheel element guide relative to the handle axis can be changed in at least one direction in the flywheel element guide plane and / or in a direction perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane via the at least one spacer element and / or the at least one fastening element.

[0058] For this purpose, the at least one spacer element can, for example, be designed to be telescopic or can be fastened in various positions and thus at different distances on the fastening element and / or the handle element. The connection between the spacer element and the fastening element and / or the handle element can alternatively or additionally be designed to be articulated, so that the handle element can assume a different distance from the flywheel element guide in the radial direction by bending about an axis perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane. Likewise, alternatively or additionally, the fastening element can be fastened in various positions on the flywheel element carrier or the flywheel element guide in order to also be able to adjust the distance between the handle axis and the flywheel element guide.

[0059] In one embodiment, the handle element is designed and / or comprises at least one weight element, in particular in the region of at least one end of the handle element with respect to the handle axis.

[0060] The at least one weight element can, for example, be arranged on the handle element in such a way that the at least one weight element forms a counterweight to the flywheel element carrier. This enables a joint-friendly hand position, since radial abduction caused by the weight and the lever arm of the training device can be avoided. The weight element is preferably arranged in an end region of the handle element in relation to the handle axis. The handle element can be designed such that at least one end region of the handle element has a weight element receptacle, for example a thread, in order to be able to attach one or more weight elements to the handle element. The number of weight elements and / or the weight to be attached can thus be flexibly adjusted. However, the at least one weight element can also be an additional weight that primarily serves to support additional weight.

[0061] According to one embodiment, the type and / or number of flywheel elements can be changed.

[0062] The flywheel mass to be moved can thus be influenced by selecting the type and / or number of flywheel mass elements. The type of flywheel mass element includes the material and / or shape, so that the selection of the type also determines the weight and / or the running characteristics of the at least one flywheel mass element along the flywheel mass element guide. The selection can thus be made according to the desired properties of the training device. Alternatively or additionally, the weight can also be changed via the number of flywheel mass elements. For the exchange or addition of flywheel mass elements, the flywheel mass element carrier or the flywheel mass element guide has, for example, a resealable opening.

[0063] In one embodiment, the flywheel element guide has a profiling and / or coating at least in a possible contact area with the at least one flywheel element and / or the at least one flywheel element.

[0064] The profiling and / or coating can influence the friction of at least one flywheel element in contact with the flywheel element guide. This allows the runner to adjust a desired kinesthetic, tactile, and / or acoustic perception. The training device can also be configured so that the flywheel element guide is interchangeable to adjust various kinesthetic, tactile, and / or acoustic characteristics.

[0065] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying figures. The figures show in detail: Figure 1a schematic side view of a training device in an exemplary embodiment; Figure 2 a schematic side view of a training device in a variant of the exemplary embodiment according to Fig.1 ; Figure 3 a schematic front view of the training device according to Fig. 2 viewed from a flywheel element carrier towards a handle element; Figure 4 a schematic representation of a flywheel element guide and the handle element in a flywheel element guide plane; Figure 5a a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide in a first embodiment Figure 5b a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide in a second embodiment; Figure 5c a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide in a third embodiment; Figure 6a a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide according to Fig. 1and the handle element with a pivoting of the flywheel element guide about an axis perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle element; Figure 6b a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide according to Fig. 1 and the handle element with a pivoting of the flywheel element guide about an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and perpendicular to the handle plane relative to the handle element; Figure 6c a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide according to Fig. 1 and the handle element with a pivoting of the flywheel element guide about an axis in the flywheel element guide plane and parallel to the handle plane relative to the handle element; Figure 7a a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide according to Fig. 1 and the handle element with a displacement of the flywheel element guide in the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle element; Figure 7ba schematic front view of a flywheel element guide according to Fig. 1 and the handle element with a displacement of the flywheel element guide parallel to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle element; Figure 8a a schematic side view of a training device according to a prior art and representation of the lever arm vectors with a vertical orientation of the handle element; Figure 8b a schematic side view of a training device according to another prior art and representation of the lever arm vectors with a vertical orientation of the handle element; Figure 8c a schematic side view of a training device according to the invention and representation of the lever arm vectors with a vertical orientation of the handle element; Figure 9a a schematic side view of the training device according to Fig. 7a and representation of the lever arm vectors when the handle element is inclined to the vertical orientation; Figure 9b a schematic side view of the training device according to Fig. 7b and representation of the lever arm vectors when the handle element is inclined to the vertical orientation; and Figure 9c a schematic side view of the training device according to the invention according to Fig. 7c and representation of the lever arm vectors when the handle element is inclined to the vertical orientation.

[0066] Figure 1 shows a schematic side view of an exemplary embodiment of a training device 10. The training device 10 comprises a flywheel element carrier 1 with a flywheel element guide 1a and a handle element 6, which is attached to the flywheel element carrier 1 via two spacer elements 5 with respective fastening elements 4.

[0067] The flywheel element carrier 1 is designed here as an elliptical hollow ring, the cavity of which simultaneously forms the flywheel element guide 1a as an elliptical track. In alternative embodiments, the flywheel element carrier can also have a different shape, which includes a flywheel element guide 1a as a closed elliptical track arranged therein. Seven flywheel elements 2 are arranged in the guide channel of the flywheel element guide 1a, which can move circumferentially in the guide channel, in particular can rotate therein. The rotation of the flywheel elements 2 is initiated by the arm swing while running with the training device 10. The flywheel elements 2 are designed as spheres, which have a smaller outer diameter than the inner diameter of the guide channel of the flywheel element guide 1a.In alternative embodiments, the number of flywheel elements 2 can also be greater or less than seven. The shape of the flywheel elements 2 is not limited to spheres.

[0068] The grip element 6 has a grip axis 6a, which corresponds to an axis to be grasped for gripping the grip element 6. The grip axis 6a lies in a flywheel element guide plane, which lies in the elliptical path of the flywheel element guide 1a. At the same time, the grip axis 6a lies in a grip plane 6b ( Figure 4 ) perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane. The grip element 6 lies in the radial direction of the elliptical path outside the elliptical path. Accordingly, the grip plane 6b does not intersect the elliptical path. Due to the spacing, the flywheel element guide 1a can always be guided in a running direction z ( Figure 4) and the lever vectors are positive at least in the running direction z. In the embodiment shown, the handle element has a weight element 7 at one end in the direction of the handle axis 6a. If the end with the weight element 7 is aligned towards the ground when running, i.e. in this case points downwards, a counterweight can be formed for the flywheel mass element carrier 1. With a different alignment or arrangement, even laterally outside the handle axis, the weight element 7 can also act merely as additional weight and, if necessary, be used specifically to address certain muscles through continuous contraction.

[0069] The handle element 6 is fastened to the flywheel element carrier 1 via the two spacer elements 7, each of which is adjoined by a fastening element 4 at an end of the spacer elements 7 opposite the handle element 6. In alternative embodiments, the handle element 6 can also be fastened to the flywheel element carrier 1 by just one spacer element 5 with a corresponding fastening element 4 or by more than two spacer elements 5 with corresponding fastening elements 4. The fastening elements 4 are formed integrally with the spacer elements 5 here, but can alternatively also be connected to the spacer elements 5 in some other way as separate fastening elements 4. In the embodiment shown, the fastening elements 4 are configured such that they can be arranged at various positions along the flywheel element carrier 1.Accordingly, the position of the grip element 6 relative to the flywheel mass carrier element 1 can be changed. Furthermore, an articulated connection of the spacer elements 7 to the grip element 6 is provided, so that further relative positions can be realized, as will be explained later with reference to the . Figure 6a-c as well as 7a and 7b described.

[0070] Figure 2 shows a schematic side view of a training device 10 in a variant of the exemplary embodiment according to Fig.1The elliptical shape of the flywheel element carrier 1 or the flywheel element guide 1a is formed or reinforced here by elastic deformation of the flywheel element carrier 1 or the flywheel element guide 1a by means of a tensioning element 3. The tensioning element 3 is, for example, a rubber band that can be arranged at various points on the flywheel element carrier 1 and exerts a tensile load on two essentially opposite sides of the flywheel element carrier 1 in a direction toward each other. The flywheel element carrier 1 is correspondingly flexible. The flywheel element carrier 1 and thus the flywheel element guide are thus adaptable in their shape. The tensioning element 3 is displaceable along the flywheel element carrier 1, so that the shape adjustment required by the tensioning element 3 can also be performed in other radial directions. In alternative embodiments, additional tensioning elements can also be used for shaping.

[0071] Figure 3 shows a schematic front view of the training device 10 according to Figure 2 viewed from the flywheel element carrier 1 in the direction of a handle element 6. Here, the handle element 6 is arranged in the flywheel element guide plane.

[0072] Figure 4 shows a schematic representation of the flywheel element guide 1a and the handle element 6 in a flywheel element guide plane. For the sake of simplicity, the flywheel element guide 1a is circular in shape, although the following is equally applicable to an elliptical shape other than circular. Figure 4The arrangement of the grip element 6 relative to the flywheel element guide 1a is explained again. The center point M as the origin of coordinates is the center point of the flywheel element guide 1a or the circular path. The z-axis denotes a running direction assumed with respect to a rotor. The y-axis is an axis that points in the direction of the running surface. The y and z-axes form the flywheel element guide plane. The x-axis runs perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane. The grip element 6 is located in a grip plane 6b, which runs perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane, outside the flywheel element guide 1a at a radial distance a from the center point M. The radial distance b between the circular path of the flywheel elements 2 and the center point M is always smaller than the radial distance a. This always results in positive lever vectors in the direction of the z-axis or the running direction z.

[0073] Figure 5a shows a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide 1a in a first embodiment. The flywheel element guide 1a is circular in its initial shape in the flywheel element guide plane in the first embodiment.

[0074] Due to the circular design of the flywheel guide 1a, the flywheel element 2 can oscillate along the circular path or rotate continuously along the circular path. The flywheel element 2 is accelerated uniformly around an axis x perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle axis 6a, for example, regardless of the pivot angle of the flywheel element guide 1a, and can rotate very quickly.

[0075] Figure 5bshows a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide 1a in a second embodiment. In the second embodiment, the flywheel element guide 1a is elliptical in the flywheel element guide plane. The shorter side of the ellipse points in the direction of the z-axis.

[0076] Due to the elliptical flywheel element guide 1a, the stroke of the flywheel element 2 is increased when the long side of the ellipse is aligned in the vertical direction or the short side of the ellipse is aligned in the running direction, whereby a uniform rotation of the flywheel element 2 can still be achieved at a comparatively low running speed and thus a reduced amplitude of the arm swing.

[0077] Figure 5c shows a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide 1a in a third embodiment. The flywheel element guide 1a is in the third embodiment in the flywheel element guide plane as in Figure 5belliptical. However, the shorter side of the ellipse points toward the y-axis.

[0078] Due to the elliptical flywheel element guide 1a, the stroke of the flywheel element 2 is reduced when the long side of the ellipse is aligned in the horizontal direction, whereby a uniform rotation of the flywheel element 2 can still be achieved at a comparatively high running speed and thus an increased amplitude of the arm swing with increased acceleration.

[0079] According to the statements on the Figures 5b and 5c The acceleration behavior of the flywheel element 2 or the flywheel elements 2 can thus be influenced via the pivot angle of the elliptical flywheel element guide 1a. Intermediate pivot angles between the Figures 5b and 5cThe positions shown represent further adjustments of the acceleration behavior. The faster the running speed, the more advantageous it can be to angle the flywheel element guide 1a from the position shown in Fig. 5b shown position in the direction of Fig. 5c shown position.

[0080] Figure 6a shows a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide 1a according to Fig. 1and the handle element with a pivoting of the flywheel element guide 1a about an axis x perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle element 6. The solid line shows a starting position of the flywheel element guide 1a, and the dotted line shows a pivoting from the starting position. The pivot angle is 0 to 180°, preferably 0 to 120°, particularly preferably 0 to 90°. The pivoting is achieved here by an articulated mounting of the spacer elements 5, by means of which the flywheel element guide 1a can be pivoted relative to the handle element 6 about the axis x, i.e., an axis perpendicular to the flywheel element guide plane. The acceleration behavior of the flywheel elements 2 can be adjusted accordingly.

[0081] Figure 6b shows a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide 1a according to Fig. 1and the grip element 6 with a pivoting of the flywheel element guide 1a about an axis z in the flywheel element guide plane and perpendicular to the grip plane 6b relative to the grip element 6. The solid line shows a starting position of the flywheel element guide 1a, and the dotted line shows a pivoting from the starting position. The pivot angle is +90° to -90°, preferably +45° to -45°. The pivoting is achieved here by an articulated mounting of the spacer elements 5, by means of which the flywheel element guide 1a can be pivoted relative to the grip element 6 about the axis z, i.e. an axis parallel to the flywheel element guide plane and perpendicular to the grip plane 6b. The training device 10 can thus be configured such that it compensates for pronation or supination, does not provoke it or actually provokes it, or even specifically challenges corresponding muscle groups.In addition, the acceleration behavior of the flywheel elements 2 can be further adjusted via the various pivot positions.

[0082] Figure 6c shows a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide 1a according to Fig. 1and the handle element 6 with a pivoting of the flywheel element guide 1a about an axis y in the flywheel element guide plane and parallel to the handle plane 6b relative to the handle element. The solid line shows a starting position of the flywheel element guide 1a, and the dotted line shows a pivoting from the starting position. The pivot angle is +90° to -90°, preferably from +22.5° to -22.5°. The pivoting is achieved here by an articulated mounting of the spacer elements 5, by means of which the flywheel element guide 1a can be pivoted relative to the handle element 6 about the axis y, i.e. an axis parallel to the flywheel element guide plane and to the handle plane 6b.

[0083] This can also result in different acceleration behavior of the flywheel elements 2. Likewise, depending on the hand position, a targeted alignment relative to the running direction, i.e., relative to the z-axis, can be provided.

[0084] Figure 7a shows a schematic side view of a flywheel element guide 1a according to Fig. 1and the handle element 6 with a displacement of the flywheel element guide 1a in the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle element 6. The relative displacement can occur both in the direction of the y-axis and the z-axis. The spacer elements 5 run here, for example, in a guide rail. In alternative embodiments, the displacement can also occur via telescopic spacer elements 5. A relative displacement can also occur via a rotational movement with or without a compensating movement. During a compensating movement, a tilt caused by the rotation is reversed, so that only a translational movement result remains. Combinations of translational and rotational relative movements can also be provided. The solid line again shows a starting position of the flywheel element guide 1a and the dotted line a displacement from the starting position.

[0085] If the flywheel element guide 1a is displaced relative to the handle axis 6a in the direction of the positive axis z, i.e., in the direction of travel, the distance between the flywheel element guide 1a and the handle axis 6a or the handle element 6 increases. This also lengthens the lever arm acting on the flywheel element. If the flywheel element guide 1a is displaced relative to the handle axis 6a in the direction of the positive axis y, the lifting work required to rotate the flywheel elements 2 increases. In addition, if the flywheel element guide 1a is displaced relative to the handle axis 6a in the direction of the positive axis y, the proportion of the compressive loads exerted by the weight of the flywheel elements 2 increases. This also affects the weight proportions of the flywheel element guide 1a and / or the flywheel element carrier 1, which are then displaced relative to the positive axis y.Conversely, the weight components acting as tensile load increase when the flywheel element guide 1a is displaced relative to the handle axis 6a in the direction of the negative y-axis. Based on the above effects of a corresponding displacement in the direction of the z-axis and / or the y-axis, the training device can be adjusted accordingly as needed.

[0086] Figure 7b shows a schematic front view of a flywheel element guide according to Fig. 1and the handle element 6 with a displacement of the flywheel element guide 1a parallel to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the handle element 6. The relative displacement occurs in the direction of the x-axis. The solid line again shows a starting position of the flywheel element guide 1a, and the dotted line shows a displacement from the starting position. The displacement occurs via a relative pivoting of the spacer elements 5 relative to the flywheel element guide 1a and the handle element 6. In alternative embodiments, alternatively or additionally, a guide mechanism in the direction of the x-axis can also be provided at a connection between the spacer elements 5 and the handle element 6 and / or the flywheel element guide 1a or the flywheel element carrier 1.

[0087] The displacement of the flywheel element guide 1a parallel to the flywheel element guide plane relative to the grip element 6 can be used to adjust a torque about the z-axis. Increasing the distance between the flywheel element guide 1a and the grip element 6 parallel to the flywheel element guide plane can increase a force that must be compensated to prevent pronation or supination. Alternatively, a specific hand position can also be provoked by the force.

[0088] The rotational and translational relative movements described above can be superimposed.

[0089] Figure 8aShows a schematic side view of a training device according to the prior art and depicts the lever arm vectors with a vertical orientation of the handle element. The lever vectors running in the running direction, i.e., the positive direction of the z-axis, are indicated by solid arrows. Negative lever vectors with respect to the running direction, i.e., the negative direction of the z-axis, are indicated by dashed arrows. Due to the central positioning of the handle element, negative lever vectors with respect to the running direction always occur.

[0090] Figure 8bshows a schematic side view of a training device according to another prior art and the representation of the lever arm vectors with a vertical orientation of the handle element. The handle element is arranged here on the flywheel element guide. With a vertical orientation of the handle element, i.e., an orientation in the direction of the y-axis, all lever vectors in the running direction, i.e., in the positive direction of the z-axis, are positive. However, this changes with tilting, as shown below in Fig. 9b is shown. If the handle element is also moved to a position in which the flywheel element is aligned with the handle element, no lever vector is applied at all. For example, if the handle element is moved from the Fig. 8bIf the position shown is rotated 90° counterclockwise, the flywheel element is also located in the area of ​​the handle element due to gravity, so that no significant lever can be applied to set the flywheel element in rotation. The counterclockwise direction of rotation here refers to the Figure 8b The above explanation assumes that this position of the handle element represents the lowest point relative to a floor.

[0091] Figure 8c shows a schematic side view of a training device 10 according to the invention and a representation of the lever arm vectors with a vertical orientation of the handle element 6. Due to the handle element 6 being spaced apart from the flywheel element guide 1a, the lever arm vectors are always positive here as well. For comparison purposes, the flywheel element guide is shown here in a circular shape, representative of an elliptical design.

[0092] Figure 9a shows a schematic side view of the training device according to Fig. 8a and the representation of the lever arm vectors when the handle element is tilted relative to the vertical orientation. Due to the central handle element, the lever vectors do not change even when tilted. These still remain partially negative.

[0093] Figure 9b shows a schematic side view of the training device according to Fig. 8b and the representation of the lever arm vectors when the handle element is tilted relative to the vertical orientation. Due to the tilting of the training device and thus of the handle element, some of the lever vectors become negative when tilted, assuming a vertical orientation of the handle element.

[0094] Figure 9c shows a schematic side view of the training device 10 according to the invention according to Fig. 8cand the representation of the lever arm vectors when the handle element 6 is tilted to the vertical orientation. Even when the training device 10 is tilted, the lever vectors always remain positive. Negative lever vectors could, in principle, occur in the case of extreme tilting, but these would result in a hand position that is anatomically unacceptable for running training. For comparison purposes, the flywheel element guide is shown here in a circular form, representative of an elliptical design.

[0095] The invention is limited only by the claims and not to the described embodiments. Even though the above-described embodiments use flywheel elements of the same size and shape, the flywheel elements can also be different. Likewise, the flywheel elements can have different weights and / or be interchangeable. For example, the size and / or thickness of the flywheel element guide or flywheel carrier can also vary. The training device can be used not only during jogging and other running activities, but also for strength training without additional running. List of reference symbols

[0096] 1Flying mass element carrier 1aFlying mass element guide 2Flying mass element 3Clamping element 4Fastening element 5Spacer element 6Grip element 6aGrip axis 6bGrip plane 7Weight element 10Training device aradial distance between the radial center of the elliptical or circular path and the grip plane radial distance between the radial center of the elliptical or circular path and the elliptical path Mradial center of the elliptical or circular path x, y, zCoordinate system

Claims

1. Training device (10) for training the arm muscles and muscle groups associated therewith, comprising: at least one flywheel mass member carrier (1) with at least one flywheel mass member guide (1a) for guiding at least one flywheel mass member (2) along at least one elliptical path deviating from a circular shape or at least one elliptical path segment, wherein the flywheel mass member guide (1a) forms a guide of the at least one flywheel mass member (2) extending beyond a semi-ellipse and spans a flywheel mass member guide plane (y, z) in the radial direction of the elliptical path or the elliptical path segment, and at least one handle member (6) with a handle axis (6a) to be encompassed for gripping, characterized in that the handle member (6) is arranged in the handle axis (6a) at least sectionally in a handle plane (6b) which extends perpendicular to the flywheel mass member guide plane (y, z) and which does not intersect the elliptical path or the elliptical path segment, and the handle axis (6a) is positionable via at least one spacer member (5) and / or at least one fastening member (4) at a predetermined distance and / or at a predetermined angle in three axes to the flywheel mass member guide (1a).

2. The training device (10) according to claim 1, wherein the flywheel mass member guide (10) forms a guide channel in which the at least one flywheel mass member (2) is guided along the elliptical path or the elliptical path segment.

3. The training device (10) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the flywheel mass member guide (1a) forms a continuous at least sectionally elliptical path or sectionally circular path for continuously guiding the at least one flywheel mass member (2).

4. The training device (10) according to claim 3, wherein, perpendicular from the radial center point (M) of the at least partially elliptical path or the partially circular path on the handle plane (6b), a radial distance (a) from the radial center point (M) of the at least partially elliptical path or the partially circular path to the handle plane (6b) is greater than a radial distance (b) from the radial center point (M) of the at least partially elliptical path or the partially circular path to the at least partially elliptical path or to the partially circular path.

5. The training device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flywheel mass member guide (1a) is elastically deformable via at least one tensioning member (3).

6. The training device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the at least one spacer member (5) and / or the at least one fastening member (4) is configured to oscillate.

7. The training device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the positioning of the handle axis (6a) in relation to the flywheel mass member guide (1a) is variable via the at least one spacer member (5) and / or the at least one fastening member (4).

8. The training device (10) according to claim 7, wherein a pivot angle of the flywheel mass member guide (1a) about an axis perpendicular to the flywheel mass member guide plane (y, z) relative to the handle axis (6a) is variable via the at least one spacer member (5) and / or the at least one fastening member (4), in particular in a range from 0 to 180°, preferably from 0 to 90°.

9. The training device (10) according to claim 7 or 8, wherein a pivot angle of the flywheel mass member guide (1a) about an axis in the flywheel mass member guide plane (y, z) and perpendicular to the handle plane (6b) relative to the handle axis (6a) is variable via the at least one spacer member (5) and / or the at least one fastening member (4), in particular in a range from +90° to -90°, preferably from +45° to -45°.

10. The training device (10) according to any one of claims 7 to 9, wherein a pivot angle of the flywheel mass member guide (1a) about an axis in the flywheel mass member guide plane (y, z) and parallel to the handle plane (6b) relative to the handle axis (6a) is variable via the at least one spacer member (5) and / or the at least one fastening member (4), in particular in a range from +90° to -90°, preferably from +22.5° to -22.5°.

11. The training device (10) according to any one of claims 7 to 10, wherein a distance of the flywheel mass member guide (1a) relative to the handle axis (6a) is variable via the at least one spacer member (5) and / or the at least one fastening member (4) in at least one direction in the flywheel mass member guide plane (y, z) and / or in a direction (x) perpendicular to the flywheel mass member guide plane (y, z).

12. The training device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the handle member (6) is configured for attaching at least one weight member (7), in particular in the region of at least one end of the handle member (6) with respect to the handle axis (6a), and / or comprises the latter.

13. The training device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the type and / or number of flywheel mass members (2) is variable.

14. The training device (10) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the flywheel mass member guide (1a) at least in a possible contact region with the at least one flywheel mass member (2) and / or the at least one flywheel mass member (2) has a profiling and / or coating.