Training Device for Simulating Vertical Climbing

Abstract

A vertical climbing simulation equipment that has an intensity regulation system that allows the resistance of the routines carried out in it, to be graduated and that also has a mechanism that allows to vary the angle of inclination of its pedals in order to be coupled to the natural angle of the user's ankles.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates to exercise equipment of the type used for physical training routines that simulate the action of climbing a vertical wall and more particularly to an exercise equipment for simulation of vertical climbing through a system of strategically placed actuators to regulate the intensity of the routines performed regardless of the weight and force that the user is applying to the equipment. Likewise, the present invention also provides a series of modifications that allow the actuator system to be detachably coupled to the equipment support frame and its pedals, so that it can be placed not only in said equipment but in other equipment of similar characteristics.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]There are equipment for the simulation of vertical climbing routines, which provide users with the benefits of this type of exercise, in which the extremities of the body rise and fall simultaneously, either in an alternating or coordinated ...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an exercise equipment for vertical climbing simulation that allows the user to vary the intensity of the exercise routines by using an actuator system. It also allows the user to regulate the intensity of the exercise performed at different levels in a controlled manner according to their requirements. The equipment can be folded even with the actuator system coupled to it. Additionally, it provides a seat with adjustable posture to support most of the user's weight on the structure, reducing the impact on the user's joints during the exercise routines.

Problems solved by technology

However, the intensity of the exercise routines carried out in it, only depends on the user weight and how much force is applied to the foot supports.

Also, the position of the user's ankles is not optimal, so the angle that the feet form with the body is not a natural angle, which can lead to accelerated fatigue problems or in some cases cause ligament injuries and muscles

However, there is no way to regulate the intensity of the routines and the footrests can not vary their angle in order to adapt themself to the natural position of the ankles.

However, the user's upper limbs are not coordinated with this movement and his handlebar system is independent of it.

Moreover, there is no way to increase the resistance of the routines, neither neither it is allowed that the pedals be coupled to the natural angle of the ankles.

Also, there is no way to regulate the resistance of the equipment and the pedals remain fixed in a single position, therefore they are not adapted to the natural position of the user's ankles.

The aforementioned devices use only the weight of the user's body and the force it applies to the equipment to carry out the routines, greatly limiting the intensity of the same, since no extra effort can be added to the equipment to carry out resistance or power training.

While it is true that the users of them could choose to use dumbbells or weights to increase the effort required to perform their routines, the use of such devices could cause complications when performing the movements, since they may fall down during physical training or cause bruises on the user's skin.

According to the above mentioned, even though the physical training equipment that simulates the action of climbing represents one of the most complete alternatives of physical training equipment, none of them can modify the intensity of the routines carried out in them, since they have not systems that allow varying the resistance of their mobile systems, so that the routines performed are subject only to the weight and / or force applied by the user.

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