A squatting posture correction machine

By designing adjustable foot pedals and connecting devices, the problem of non-adjustable foot pedals in squat machines has been solved, enabling autonomous adjustment of squat posture and improvement of training standards, thereby enhancing training effectiveness and safety.

CN114534177BActive Publication Date: 2025-10-31QINGDAO KINGDOM INTELLIGENT TECH CO LTD
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Application Number
CN202210331255.0
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2022-03-30
Publication Date
2025-10-31
Estimated Expiration
2042-03-30

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Technical Problem

The foot pedals on existing squat machines are not adjustable, which prevents trainees from adjusting their squatting posture according to the actual situation. They need to rely on experienced coaches for on-site guidance, making it difficult to guarantee the standard of training.

Method used

A squat posture correction machine was designed, including an adjustable foot pedal device and a connecting device. Through components such as an adjustment plate, foot pedal connecting device, and limiting mechanism, the foot pedal distance and position can be adjusted in real time, providing a dynamic squat correction function.

Benefits of technology

This allows trainees to independently adjust their squatting posture, improve training standards, reduce reliance on coaches, and enhance training effectiveness and safety.

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Abstract

This application provides a squat posture correction machine, including a frame and a foot pedal device installed at the bottom of the frame, which can move back and forth along the frame. The foot pedal device includes an adjustment plate installed at the bottom center of the frame, and a first rotating shaft installed at the center of the adjustment plate, which rotates relative to the horizontal plane with the first rotating shaft as the central axis. Foot pedal connecting devices are installed on the left and right sides of the foot pedal device to connect the frame and the foot pedal device. The purpose of squat posture correction can be achieved by rotating the adjustment plate and moving the foot pedal device.
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Technical Field

[0001] This application relates to a squatting posture correction machine, which is applicable to the field of fitness equipment technology. Background Technology

[0002] Squats are a fitness exercise, a top choice for building thigh muscles, and consistent practice can also help with weight loss. Weighted squats are among the most complex exercises, working multiple muscle groups. They provide intense stimulation to the entire lower limbs and torso, strengthening the quadriceps, gluteus maximus, hamstrings, semitendinosus, and also significantly impacting the erector spinae and calf muscles.

[0003] Weighted squat training in gyms is mostly done using squat machines. Common squat machines usually have foot pedals, which are generally not adjustable. During the squat, the standard of the movement usually requires the constant guidance of an experienced coach, and the trainee cannot adjust the squat posture according to the actual situation.

[0004] Therefore, this application is hereby submitted. Summary of the Invention

[0005] To address one of the aforementioned technical deficiencies, this application provides a squatting posture correction machine.

[0006] According to a first aspect of the embodiments of this application, a squatting posture correction machine is provided, comprising:

[0007] frame;

[0008] A foot pedal device is installed at the bottom of the frame and can move back and forth along the frame; the foot pedal device includes an adjustment plate installed at the bottom center of the frame, and a first rotating shaft is installed at the center of the adjustment plate, which rotates relative to the horizontal plane with the first rotating shaft as the central axis.

[0009] Foot pedal connection devices are installed on the left and right sides of the foot pedal device and are used to connect the frame and the foot pedal device.

[0010] The foot pedal connecting device includes a base frame for fixing the foot pedal device; the base frame includes:

[0011] Two first guide rods are located at the left and right ends of the foot pedal device and extend in the front-to-back direction;

[0012] The first guide sleeve is fitted onto the first guide rod and moves along the extension direction of the first guide rod.

[0013] Two connecting longitudinal beams are connected to the first guide sleeve and extend in the left and right direction to fix the foot pedal device;

[0014] Connection assembly: includes an L-shaped connecting plate and a positioning pin. The L-shaped connecting plate is rotatably connected to the longitudinal beam via a second rotating shaft. One end of the L-shaped connecting plate is equipped with a pin shaft, and the other end is movably connected to the positioning pin. The positioning pin is fixed to the first guide sleeve by a positioning pin sleeve. The positioning pin extends in the left-right direction. Multiple sockets are installed on the frame corresponding to the positioning pin.

[0015] The foot pedal device also includes:

[0016] Two sets of foot pedal mechanisms are movably connected to the adjustment plate and are distributed on both sides of the adjustment plate, moving closer to or further away from the adjustment plate in the left and right directions;

[0017] The translation mechanism is connected to the front and rear ends of the foot pedal mechanism and is used to drive the foot pedal mechanism to move horizontally in the left and right directions relative to the adjustment plate.

[0018] The foot pedal device also includes a limiting mechanism for fixing the adjustment disc; the limiting mechanism includes:

[0019] The crossbeam is installed above the adjusting plate and is rotatably connected via the first rotating shaft;

[0020] The limiting component is used to fix the adjusting disc to the crossbeam.

[0021] The adjusting plate is provided with an arc-shaped groove and multiple fixing holes; a third rotating shaft 411 is installed on the crossbeam, the third rotating shaft is inserted into the arc-shaped groove, and the third rotating shaft can move relative to the arc-shaped groove; the fixing holes are used to connect limiting components.

[0022] The translation mechanism includes a connecting rod, two second guide rods, and a second guide sleeve;

[0023] The second link is connected to the adjustment plate at one end and to the foot pedal mechanism at the other end; the adjustment plate and the foot pedal mechanism move relative to each other through the link.

[0024] The second guide rod is installed below the crossbeam and extends in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the crossbeam.

[0025] The second guide sleeve is connected to the end of the foot pedal mechanism and moves along the extension direction of the second guide rod.

[0026] The foot pedal mechanism includes a foot pedal connecting plate, a foot pedal, and a foot pedal pivot.

[0027] The two ends of the foot pedal connecting plate are connected to the translation mechanism;

[0028] One end of the foot pedal shaft is connected to the foot pedal, and the other end passes through the foot pedal connecting plate, allowing it to rotate relative to the foot pedal connecting plate.

[0029] The foot pedal pivot is also fitted with a sector plate, which can rotate around the foot pedal pivot. The sector plate is provided with multiple locking teeth, and a tension spring is provided at one end of the sector plate away from the locking teeth. The other end of the tension spring is connected to the foot pedal connecting plate. Limiting components are installed on the foot pedal connecting plate corresponding to the locking teeth. The limiting components are used to restrict the unidirectional rotation of the sector plate.

[0030] The limiting component includes a limiting pin and a pin fixing seat;

[0031] The pin fixing bracket is fixed to the foot pedal connecting plate;

[0032] The limiting pin is fixed to the pin fixing seat, and the end of the limiting pin has a one-way arc-shaped locking head, and the locking teeth are inclined to one side; the one-way arc-shaped locking head is used to limit the one-way rotation of the locking teeth.

[0033] Limiting posts are provided on both sides of the fan-shaped plate, and the limiting posts are fixed to the foot pedal connecting plate.

[0034] The squatting posture correction machine provided in this application embodiment has the following beneficial effects:

[0035] This application provides a squat posture correction machine, including a frame and a foot pedal device installed at the bottom of the frame, which can move back and forth along the frame. The foot pedal device includes an adjustment plate installed at the bottom center of the frame, and a first rotating shaft installed at the center of the adjustment plate, which rotates relative to the horizontal plane with the first rotating shaft as the central axis. Foot pedal connecting devices are installed on the left and right sides of the foot pedal device to connect the frame and the foot pedal device. The purpose of squat posture correction can be achieved by rotating the adjustment plate and moving the foot pedal device. Attached Figure Description

[0036] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0037] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the three-dimensional structure of this application;

[0038] Figure 2 for Figure 1 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of B;

[0039] Figure 3 This is a structural schematic diagram from another angle of this application;

[0040] Figure 4 For this application Figure 2 Another structural diagram from a different angle;

[0041] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Schematic diagram of the enlarged structure of A in the middle;

[0042] Figure 6 for Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the enlarged C-shaped structure.

[0043] In the picture:

[0044] 100. Frame; 200. Foot pedal connecting device; 1. Adjusting disc; 101. First rotating shaft; 102. Arc groove; 201. Foot pedal; 202. Foot pedal rotating shaft; 203. Foot pedal connecting plate; 301. Connecting rod; 302. Second guide rod; 303. Second guide sleeve; 4. Limiting mechanism; 401. Crossbeam; 411. Third rotating shaft; 402. Arc groove; 5. Fan-shaped plate; 501. Clamping tooth; 6. Tension spring; 7. Limiting assembly; 701. Limiting pin; 711. One-way arc-shaped clamp; 702. Pin fixing seat; 8. Limiting post; 9. Base frame; 901. First guide rod; 902. Longitudinal beam; 903. First guide sleeve; 10. L-shaped connecting plate; 11. Positioning pin; 12. Pin shaft; 13. Positioning pin sleeve; 14. Second rotating shaft. Detailed Implementation

[0045] To make the technical solutions and advantages of the embodiments of this application clearer, the exemplary embodiments of this application will be described in further detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. Obviously, the described embodiments are only a part of the embodiments of this application, and not an exhaustive list of all embodiments. It should be noted that, unless otherwise specified, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this application can be combined with each other.

[0046] like Figure 1-6 As shown in the figure, this application provides a squat posture correction machine, including a frame 100, a foot pedal device and a foot pedal connecting device 200; the foot pedal device is installed at the bottom of the frame 100 and can move back and forth along the frame 100; the foot pedal device includes an adjustment plate 1, and a first rotating shaft 101 is installed at the center of the adjustment plate 1, which rotates relative to the horizontal plane with the first rotating shaft 101 as the central axis; the foot pedal connecting device 200 is installed on the left and right sides of the foot pedal device 200 and is used to connect the frame 100 and the foot pedal device.

[0047] During implementation, a display panel can be set up corresponding to the foot pedal device to show the rotation status of the foot pedal device, allowing real-time observation of the leg and foot status during squats, thereby increasing the standard of training.

[0048] The foot pedal connecting device 200 includes a base frame 9 for fixing the foot pedal device; the base frame 9 includes two first guide rods 901, a first guide sleeve 903, and two connecting longitudinal beams 902; the two first guide rods 901 are disposed at the left and right ends of the foot pedal device and extend in the front-back direction; the first guide sleeve 903 is sleeved on the first guide rod 901 and moves in the extension direction of the first guide rod 901; the two connecting longitudinal beams 902 are connected to the first guide sleeve 902 and extend in the left-right direction for fixing the foot pedal device; the connecting assembly includes an L-shaped connecting plate 10 and a positioning pin 11, one end of the L-shaped connecting plate 10 is equipped with a pin shaft 12, and the other end is movably connected to the positioning pin 11, the L-shaped connecting plate 10 is rotatably connected to the connecting longitudinal beam 902 through a second rotating shaft 14, the positioning pin 11 is fixed to the first guide sleeve 903 through a positioning pin sleeve 13, the positioning pin 11 extends in the left-right direction, and multiple sockets are installed on the frame 100 corresponding to the positioning pin 11.

[0049] During implementation, the position of the positioning pin 11 and the frame 100 is adjusted according to training needs; the pin shaft 12 is pressed downwards, and the pin shaft 12 is connected to the L-shaped connecting plate 10 by an internal hexagonal head bolt, and rotates at the hexagonal bolt. The L-shaped connecting plate 10 rotates along the second rotating shaft 14. The downward movement of the pin shaft 12 causes the L-shaped connecting plate 10 to rotate along the second rotating shaft 14, pulling the positioning pin 11 to the right. The pin shaft 12, the L-shaped connecting plate 10, and the positioning pin 11 are all rotatably connected. The L-shaped connecting plate 10 drives the positioning pin 11 to move to the right along the inner hole of the positioning pin sleeve 13, pulling the positioning pin 11 out of the adjustment hole plate hole of the frame 100, thereby adjusting the front and rear positions.

[0050] As an embodiment of this application, the foot pedal device further includes two sets of foot pedal mechanisms and a translation mechanism; the two sets of foot pedal mechanisms are movably connected to the adjustment plate 1 and are distributed on both sides of the adjustment plate 1, moving closer to or further away from the adjustment plate 1 in the left and right direction; the translation mechanism is connected to the front and rear ends of the foot pedal mechanism and is used to drive the foot pedal mechanism to move horizontally relative to the adjustment plate in the left and right direction.

[0051] During implementation, the trainee stands on the foot pedal mechanism. When the adjustment disc 1 rotates, the distance between the foot pedal mechanisms can be increased or decreased through the translation mechanism.

[0052] As a specific embodiment of this application, the foot pedal device further includes a limiting mechanism 4 for fixing the adjustment disc 1; the limiting mechanism 4 includes a crossbeam 401 mounted above the adjustment disc 1 and rotatably connected via a first rotating shaft 101; a limiting member 402 for fixing the adjustment disc 1 to the crossbeam 401. The adjustment disc 1 is provided with an arc-shaped groove 102 and multiple fixing holes 103; a third rotating shaft 411 is mounted on the crossbeam 401, the third rotating shaft 411 is inserted into the arc-shaped groove 402, and the third rotating shaft 411 can move relative to the arc-shaped groove 402; the fixing holes 103 are used to connect the limiting member 402.

[0053] During implementation, the limit member 402 is pulled upward. The limit member 402 can be a structure such as a pin. When the limit member 402 moves upward, it is pulled out from the adjustment plate 1. The adjustment plate 1 can rotate to the left. When the adjustment plate 1 rotates, the distance between the foot pedal mechanisms is adjusted.

[0054] As a specific embodiment of this application, the translation mechanism includes a connecting rod 301, two second guide rods 302, and a second guide sleeve 303; one end of the second connecting rod 301 is connected to the adjusting plate 1, and the other end is connected to the foot pedal mechanism; the adjusting plate 1 and the foot pedal mechanism move relative to each other through the connecting rod 301; the second guide rod 302 is installed below the crossbeam 401 and extends in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the crossbeam 401; the second guide sleeve 303 is connected to the end of the foot pedal mechanism and moves along the extension direction of the second guide rod 302. The foot pedal mechanism includes a foot pedal connecting plate 203, a foot pedal 201, and a foot pedal pivot 202; both ends of the foot pedal connecting plate 203 are connected to the translation mechanism; one end of the foot pedal pivot 202 is connected to the foot pedal 201, and the other end passes through the foot pedal connecting plate 203 and can be rotatably connected relative to the foot pedal connecting plate 203.

[0055] During implementation, when the adjusting disc 1 rotates, the distance between the foot pedals 201 can be increased. The foot pedal connecting plate 203 is connected to the second guide sleeve 302. The foot pedals 201 and the foot pedal connecting plate 203 move axially along the second guide rod 302 at the same time. The second guide sleeve 303 and the second guide rod 302 are directly connected by a linear bearing to facilitate sliding.

[0056] As a specific embodiment of this application, the foot pedal shaft 202 is also sleeved with a sector plate 5, which can rotate around the foot pedal shaft 202; the sector plate 5 is provided with a plurality of locking teeth 501, and a tension spring 6 is provided at one end of the sector plate 5 away from the locking teeth 501, and the other end of the tension spring 6 is connected to the foot pedal connecting plate 203; a limiting component 7 is installed on the foot pedal connecting plate 203 corresponding to the locking teeth 501, and the limiting component 7 is used to limit the unidirectional rotation of the sector plate 5.

[0057] In practice, a pointer can be fixed at the foot pedal 201 to observe the distance between the foot pedals 201 in real time. The foot pedal 201 is fixed on the foot pedal connecting plate 203. The foot pedal connecting plate 203 and the foot pedal shaft 202 are connected by a thrust bearing and a deep groove ball bearing, so that the foot pedal shaft 202 drives the foot pedal 201 to rotate. The shaft of the foot pedal shaft 202 is connected to the sector plate 5, and the irregular hole ensures that they rotate simultaneously. The large end cap is connected to the foot pedal shaft 202 with a countersunk bolt to ensure no axial clearance. When the foot pedal 201 rotates, it rotates synchronously with the sector plate 5. The sector plate 5 and the foot pedal connecting plate 203 are connected by a tension spring to ensure that the foot pedal 201 can quickly and automatically reset.

[0058] As an embodiment of this application, the limiting component 7 includes a limiting pin 701 and a pin fixing seat 702; the pin fixing seat 702 is fixed to the foot pedal connecting plate 203; the limiting pin 701 is fixed to the pin fixing seat 702, the end of the limiting pin 701 has a one-way arc-shaped locking head 711, and the locking tooth 501 is inclined to one side; the one-way arc-shaped locking head 711 is used to limit the one-way rotation of the locking tooth 501.

[0059] In practice, the one-way arc-shaped locking head 711 is used to limit the one-way rotation of the locking teeth 501, ensuring that the foot pedal 201 rotates in one direction during movement.

[0060] Limiting posts 8 are provided on both sides of the fan-shaped plate 5, and the limiting posts 8 are fixed on the foot pedal connecting plate 203.

[0061] As an embodiment of this application, when the sector plate 5 rotates, the rotation range is guaranteed by two limiting posts 8. The tension spring 6 is connected at the hanging point of the foot pedal connecting plate 203. At the same time, the tension spring 6 is connected to the sector plate 5 and is normally in a stretched state, providing tension to ensure that the sector plate 5 automatically returns to the initial position.

[0062] In the description of this application, it should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "upper", "lower", "front", "rear", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inner", "outer", etc., indicate the orientation or positional relationship based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing this application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this application.

[0063] Furthermore, the terms "first" and "second" are used for descriptive purposes only and should not be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the number of technical features indicated. Thus, a feature defined as "first" or "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of that feature. In the description of this application, "multiple" means at least two, such as two, three, etc., unless otherwise explicitly specified.

[0064] In this application, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," "linking," and "fixing," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral part; they can refer to a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a connection that allows communication between them; they can refer to a direct connection or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium; they can refer to the internal communication between two components or the interaction between two components. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances.

[0065] Although preferred embodiments of this application have been described, those skilled in the art, upon learning the basic inventive concept, can make other changes and modifications to these embodiments. Therefore, the appended claims are intended to be interpreted as including the preferred embodiments as well as all changes and modifications falling within the scope of this application.

[0066] Obviously, those skilled in the art can make various modifications and variations to this application without departing from the spirit and scope of this application. Therefore, if such modifications and variations fall within the scope of the claims of this application and their equivalents, this application also intends to include such modifications and variations.

Claims

1. A squatting posture correction machine, characterized in that, include: Rack (100); A foot pedal device is installed at the bottom of the frame (100) and can move back and forth along the frame (100); the foot pedal device includes an adjustment plate (1) installed at the bottom center of the frame (100), and a first rotating shaft (101) is installed at the center of the adjustment plate (1), which rotates relative to the horizontal plane with the first rotating shaft (101) as the central axis; Foot pedal connecting device (200) is installed on the left and right sides of the foot pedal device for connecting the frame (100) and the foot pedal device; The foot pedal device also includes: Two sets of foot pedal mechanisms are movably connected to the adjustment plate (1) and are distributed on both sides of the adjustment plate (1), moving closer to or further away from the adjustment plate (1) in the left and right directions. The translation mechanism is connected to the front and rear ends of the foot pedal mechanism and is used to drive the foot pedal mechanism to move horizontally in the left and right directions relative to the adjustment plate. The foot pedal connecting device (200) includes a base frame (9) for fixing the foot pedal device; the base frame (9) includes: Two first guide rods (901) are located at the left and right ends of the foot pedal device and extend in the front-to-back direction; The first guide sleeve (903) is sleeved on the first guide rod (901) and moves along the extension direction of the first guide rod (901); Two connecting longitudinal beams (902) are connected to the first guide sleeve (903) and extend in the left and right directions to fix the foot pedal device; Connection component: includes an L-shaped connecting plate (10) and a positioning pin (11). The L-shaped connecting plate (10) is rotatably connected to the longitudinal beam (902) via a second rotating shaft (14). One end of the L-shaped connecting plate (10) is equipped with a pin shaft (12), and the other end is movably connected to the positioning pin (11). The positioning pin (11) is fixed to the first guide sleeve (903) via a positioning pin sleeve (13). The positioning pin (11) extends in the left and right direction. Multiple sockets are installed on the frame (100) corresponding to the positioning pin (11).

2. The squatting posture correction machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The foot pedal device also includes a limiting mechanism (4) for fixing the adjusting disc (1); the limiting mechanism (4) includes: The crossbeam (401) is installed above the adjusting plate (1) and is rotatably connected via the first rotating shaft (101); The limiting element (402) is used to fix the adjusting plate (1) to the crossbeam (401).

3. The squatting posture correction machine as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The adjusting plate (1) is provided with an arc groove (102) and multiple fixing holes (103); a third rotating shaft (411) is installed on the crossbeam (401), the third rotating shaft (411) is inserted into the arc groove (102), and the third rotating shaft (411) can move relative to the arc groove (102); the fixing holes (103) are used to connect the limiting member (402).

4. The squatting posture correction machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The translation mechanism includes a connecting rod (301), two second guide rods (302), and a second guide sleeve (303). The second link (301) is connected to the adjustment plate (1) at one end and to the foot pedal mechanism at the other end; the adjustment plate (1) and the foot pedal mechanism move relative to each other through the link (301); The second guide rod (302) is installed below the crossbeam (401) and extends in a direction perpendicular to the extension direction of the crossbeam (401); The second guide sleeve (303) is connected to the end of the foot pedal mechanism and moves along the extension direction of the second guide rod (302).

5. The squatting posture correction machine as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The foot pedal mechanism includes a foot pedal connecting plate (203), a foot pedal (201), and a foot pedal pivot (202). The two ends of the foot pedal connecting plate (203) are connected to the translation mechanism; One end of the foot pedal pivot (202) is connected to the foot pedal (201), and the other end passes through the foot pedal connecting plate (203), and can be rotatably connected to the foot pedal connecting plate (203).

6. The squatting posture correction machine as described in claim 5, characterized in that, The foot pedal pivot (202) is also fitted with a sector plate (5), which can rotate around the foot pedal pivot (202); the sector plate (5) is provided with multiple teeth (501), and a tension spring (6) is provided at one end of the sector plate (5) away from the teeth (501). The other end of the tension spring (6) is connected to the foot pedal connecting plate (203). A limit component (7) is installed on the foot pedal connecting plate (203) corresponding to the teeth (501). The limit component (7) is used to limit the unidirectional rotation of the sector plate (5).

7. The squatting posture correction machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that, The limiting component (7) includes a limiting pin (701) and a pin fixing seat (702); The pin fixing seat (702) is fixed to the foot pedal connecting plate (203); The limiting pin (701) is fixed to the pin fixing seat (702). The end of the limiting pin (701) has a one-way arc-shaped locking head (711) and the locking teeth (501) are tilted to one side. The one-way arc-shaped locking head (711) is used to limit the one-way rotation of the locking teeth (501).

8. The squatting posture correction machine as described in claim 6, characterized in that, Limiting posts (8) are provided on both sides of the fan-shaped plate (5), and the limiting posts (8) are fixed on the foot pedal connecting plate (203).

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