Method and apparatus for providing a dynamically variable resistive load during exercise

a dynamically variable, resistive load technology, applied in the direction of muscle exercise devices, gymnastics exercises, clubs, etc., can solve the problems of user injury, user injury, and inability to take into account the actual physical condition of the user during exercis

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-10-27
LIANG HSIU SHUN +1
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[0010] According to another aspect of this invention, there is provided an apparatus for providing a dynamically variable resistive load during exercise. The apparatus comprises a wheel unit, a resistance generator, an electrically controlled torque transfer device, an angle measuring device, and a control unit. The wheel unit is operable so as to rotate in response to exertion of a user-applied force during an exercise stroke. The resistance generator is operable so as to generate a resistive torque for resisting rotation of the wheel unit when the user-applied force is exerted. The torque transfer device coup...

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While the aforesaid known apparatus provides a variable resistive load during exercise, it does not take into account the actual physical ...

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[0017] Referring to FIG. 1, the preferred embodiment of an apparatus 3 for providing a dynamically variable resistive load according to the present invention is shown to be incorporated in a multi-function exercise machine 2 that includes a known pull unit 21, a known leg extension unit 22, and a known tread unit 23. A transmission device 24 is provided to couple the apparatus 3 to each of the pull unit 21, the leg extension unit 22 and the tread unit 23. The transmission device 24 includes rope means 241 coupled to the pull unit 21 and the leg extension unit 22, belt means 242 coupled to the tread unit 23, and a set of pulleys 243 for controlling transmission direction of the rope and belt means 241, 242.

[0018] With further reference to FIGS. 2 and 3, the apparatus 3 of this embodiment includes a wheel unit 51, a resistance generator 7, an electrically controlled torque transfer device 8, an angle measuring device 52, and a control unit 6.

[0019] The wheel unit 51 is coupled to th...

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An apparatus for providing a dynamically variable resistive load during exercise includes a wheel unit, a resistance generator, a torque transfer device, an angle measuring device, and a control unit. The wheel unit rotates in response to exertion of a user-applied force during an exercise stroke. The resistance generator generates a resistive torque for resisting rotation of the wheel unit when the user-applied force is exerted. The torque transfer device transfers a fraction of the resistive torque from the resistance generator to the wheel unit. The angle measuring device detects angular rotation of the wheel unit during each exercise stroke. The control unit, in accordance with the angular rotation of the wheel unit during a current exercise stroke, controls the torque transfer device to adjust the fraction of the resistive torque that is transferred to the wheel unit.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates to a load for exercise equipment, more particularly to a method and apparatus for providing a dynamically variable resistive load during exercise. [0003] 2. Description of the Related Art [0004] A known apparatus for providing a resistive load during exercise includes a wheel unit, a resistance generator, an electrically controlled torque transfer device, and a control unit. The wheel unit is operable so as to rotate in response to exertion of a user-applied force during an exercise stroke. The resistance generator, such as an electric motor, is operable so as to generate a resistive torque for resisting rotation of the wheel unit when the user-applied force is exerted. The torque transfer device, such as an electromagnetic mechanical particle clutch, couples the resistance generator to the wheel unit, and is operable so as to transfer a fraction of the resistive torque from the resistance gene...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B15/02A63B21/00A63B21/005A63B23/04A63B23/12A63B24/00A63B71/00
CPCA63B21/00076A63B21/0058A63B21/1484A63B21/1492A63B2220/16A63B23/03525A63B23/0494A63B23/1281A63B21/154A63B21/4043A63B21/4047
Inventor LIANG, SHIN-LUNGLEE, PING-RU
Owner LIANG HSIU SHUN
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