Vertical auxiliary apparatus for both body inversion and rehabilitation

Abstract

The present invention is to provide a vertical auxiliary apparatus for both body inversion and rehabilitation, which includes a base positioned on the ground and having first and second pivotal connecting portions at positions adjacent to one end thereof, a motor pivotally connected to the first pivotal connecting portion, a telescoping rod having a first end movably connected to the motor, a supporting frame pivotally connected to the second pivotal connecting portion at a position adjacent to a first end thereof and a second end of the telescoping rod at a position adjacent to a second end thereof respectively, and a foot frame fastened to one end of the supporting frame. Thus, when the motor is activated, the second end of the telescoping rod drives the supporting frame to rotate about a fulcrum defined by the second pivotal connecting portion and change the tilt angle relative to the ground.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention is to provide a body exercise apparatus, more particularly to a vertical auxiliary apparatus for both body inversion and rehabilitation, for enabling a user to stand on a foot frame thereof and, by controlling a driving device thereof, to freely adjust the tilt angle of a supporting frame thereof relative to the ground. With the foot frame supporting part of the user's weight, the user can do rehabilitation exercise and, alternatively, can hook his or her feet to positioning members of the foot frame and adjust the tilt angle of the supporting frame via the driving device.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]Thanks to the rapid development of medical technology, physical injuries caused by severe traumas or diseases are now treatable with sophisticated surgeries, new drugs and / or advanced equipment. However, as the human body only has limited recovery capabilities, the restoration of body functions may require additional therapies and ta...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention is a vertical auxiliary apparatus that combines the functions of a rehabilitative tilting bed and an inversion table. It allows for both body inversion and rehabilitation training. The apparatus includes a base, driving device, supporting frame, board, and foot frame. The foot frame can be adjusted to change its tilt angle relative to the planes, providing optimal support for the user's weight. The foot frame can also be used to perform body inversion training. The apparatus is easy to use, with a driving device that can be controlled with a simple touch. The new invention offers a more versatile and functional physical training and medical apparatus for the general public.

Problems solved by technology

However, as the human body only has limited recovery capabilities, the restoration of body functions may require additional therapies and takes place only gradually.

Nevertheless, the rehabilitative tilting beds on the market not only are structurally complex and costly, but also serve the aforesaid function alone.

For those who have rehabilitation needs or those who provide medical services, it is definitely not worth it to purchase an apparatus that becomes useless as soon as complete recovery is achieved.

Besides, the bulkiness of rehabilitative tilting beds causes great inconvenience in placement and storage.

All these add to the difficulties of promoting the use of rehabilitative tilting beds.

However. the structural difference between a rehabilitative tilting bed and an inversion table is so huge that the similarity of their effects has never been identified, let alone designing a structure that combines the effects of both.

In particular, the foot frames of the conventional inversion tables typically have a simple configuration that does not allow different users to adjust according to their foot sizes the force with which their feet are retained.

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