Suspension device for training equipment, use and method of production thereof

Abstract

A suspension device (1) for suspending at least one standing device (8) on a frame device (9) of a training device (10), comprising at least one fixing device (2) for fixing to the frame device (9), at least one connecting device (3) for connecting with the standing device (8), and at least one elastic device (4, 4a) for elastically connecting the fixing device (2) with the connecting device (3). The elastic device (4, 4a) extends obliquely between the fixing device (2) and the connecting device (3) to form at least one first oblique portion (4u) extending in a first oblique direction (du) and at least one second oblique portion (4d) extending in a second oblique direction (dd) different from the first oblique direction (du).

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The invention relates to a suspension device for suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device, to a training device comprising such a suspension device, to a use of a suspension device for suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device, to a method of suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device, and to a method of manufacturing such a suspension device. BACKGROUND

[0002] Various suspension devices for training devices such as rebound and balance training devices or trampolines are known in the art. For example, US 2016 / 0096056 A1 discloses a trampoline comprising a frame, a jumping mat and a plurality of suspension members. The suspension members extend horizontally between the frame and the jumping mat. US 101 83194 B1 discloses a rebound and balance training device comprising a frame, a footboard, a carriage for the footboard and a plurality of elastic spring elements extending substantially perpendicularly between the frame and the carriage and attached to the frame and the carriage to support the footboard.

[0003] Disadvantages associated with prior art suspension devices are for example severe wear and tear and a corresponding high maintenance effort. SUMMARY

[0004] It is an object of the invention to overcome the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, it is an object to provide a low-maintenance and cost-optimized suspension device.

[0005] This object is achieved by the suspension device of the invention. In particular, a suspension device for suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device is provided, wherein the suspension device comprises at least one fixing device for fixing to the frame device, at least one connecting device for connecting with the standing device, and at least one elastic device for elastically connecting the fixing device with the connecting device. At least in an unused state of the suspension device, the elastic device extends obliquely between the fixing device and the connecting device to form at least one first oblique portion extending in a first oblique direction and at least one second oblique portion extending in a second oblique direction. The first oblique direction is different from the second oblique direction.

[0006] That is, the suspension device comprises at least one fixing device which can be fixed to a frame device of the training device, i.e. which can be connected to or with the frame device of the training device. The suspension device further comprises at least one connection device which can be connected to or with the standing device. The connection device and the fixing device are connected to each other via at least one elastic device, whereby the standing device can be elastically suspended on the frame device of the training device. At least in an unused state of the suspension device, the elastic device is arranged between the connection device and the fixing device with an inclination which extends in different inclination directions. The unused state of the suspension device is understood to be a state in which the suspension device is not used by a user, i.e. in which no external forces, such as the weight or pressure exerted by a user, act on the elastic device. Thus, at least in this unused state of the suspension device, the elastic device extends obliquely. This oblique extension of the elastic device results in less wear of the components of the suspension device, which makes the maintenance costs of the suspension device low. At the same time, the production and operating costs of the suspension device are low, which results in low manufacturing and maintenance costs.

[0007] In the unused state of the suspension device, the inclination angle formed between the first inclination and the second inclination, in particular between the central axis extending centrally through the elastic device forming the first inclination and the central axis extending centrally through the elastic device forming the second inclination, is preferably at least 1 degree or more, preferably at least 5 degrees or more, particularly preferably at least 10 degrees or more. Additionally or alternatively, in the unused state of the suspension device, the inclination angle is preferably approximately 1 degree to 90 degrees, preferably approximately 5 degrees to 70 degrees, particularly preferably approximately 10 degrees to 30 degrees. It is particularly preferred that the inclination angle of the suspension device in the unused state is approximately 10 degrees.

[0008] It is particularly preferred that the elastic device extends obliquely between the fixing device and the connection device to also form at least one first inclination and at least one second inclination in the used state of the suspension device, i.e. in a state in which the suspension device is used by a user and in which external forces, such as the weight or pressure exerted by a user, act on the elastic device. In this used state, the inclination angle between the first inclination and the second inclination, in particular between the central axis extending centrally through the elastic device forming the first inclination and the central axis extending centrally through the elastic device forming the second inclination, is preferably at least 1 degree or more, preferably at least 5 degrees or more, particularly preferably at least 10 degrees or more. Additionally or alternatively, in the used state of the suspension device, the inclination angle is preferably approximately 1 degree to 90 degrees, preferably approximately 5 degrees to 70 degrees, particularly preferably approximately 10 degrees to 30 degrees.

[0009] Furthermore, the angle of inclination formed between the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion in the used state of the suspension arrangement is preferably substantially equal to the angle of inclination formed between the first inclined portion and the second inclined portion in the unused state of the suspension arrangement. For example, it can be envisaged that the suspension arrangement is configured such that the angle of inclination in the used state of the suspension arrangement and the angle of inclination in the unused state of the suspension arrangement are approximately 10 degrees. However, it is equally envisaged that the angle of inclination in the used state of the suspension arrangement differs from the angle of inclination in the unused state of the suspension arrangement. Such a deviation of the angle of inclination can be at least 1 degree or more, for example at least 3 degrees or more, or for example at least 9 degrees or more. For example, if the angle of inclination in the unused state of the training device is 10 degrees, the angle of inclination in the used state of the training device is preferably 9 degrees or less, for example 7 degrees or less, or for example 1 degree or less. However, other deviations of the angle of inclination are equally envisaged. For example, the deviation of the angle of inclination can be at least 30 degrees or more, for example at least 65 degrees or more, or at least 75 degrees or more. For example, if the angle of inclination in the unused state of the suspension arrangement is 90 degrees, the angle of inclination in the used state of the suspension arrangement is preferably 60 degrees or less, for example 25 degrees or less, or for example 15 degrees or less.

[0010] In other words, it can be envisaged that the angle of inclination in the used state of the suspension arrangement is at least 10% or more, for example at least 15% or more, or 30% or more, or 50% or more, or 70% or more, or even 90% or more, of the angle of inclination in the unused state of the training device.

[0011] If the angle of inclination in the unused state and the used state differ from each other, it is preferred that the angle of inclination when the suspension arrangement is in the unused state is greater than the angle of inclination when the suspension arrangement is in its used state.

[0012] Furthermore, it is noted that the suspension arrangement can accommodate two or more states of use due to different external forces exerted on the elastic device by the user. Thus, it can be envisaged that two or more angles of inclination are formed when the suspension arrangement is in its state of use, wherein the two or more angles of inclination differ from each other.

[0013] At least in the unused state of the suspension device, the first inclined portion preferably extends upwards relative to a horizontal plane of the suspension device between the connection device and the fixation device. That is, the first inclined portion can be regarded as an upward inclined portion extending in an upward direction. Hence, in the following the first inclined portion is referred to as the upward inclined portion, irrespective of the state of the suspension device, i.e. whether the suspension device is in its used state or in its unused state. Additionally or alternatively, at least in the unused state of the suspension device, the second inclined portion preferably extends downwards relative to said horizontal plane of the suspension device between the connection device and the fixation device. Hence, the second inclined portion can be regarded as a downward inclined portion extending in a downward direction, irrespective of the state of the suspension device, i.e. whether the suspension device is in its used state or in its unused state, which is the reason why said second inclined portion is referred to as the downward inclined portion in the following.

[0014] Said horizontal plane of the suspension device is a plane spanned by two horizontal directions of the suspension device, which are perpendicular to each other and extend perpendicular to a vertical direction of the suspension device. The vertical direction is understood as a direction extending vertically upwards from a ground surface on which the training device is located.

[0015] The suspension device preferably comprises two or more, in particular a plurality of, upward inclined portions and downward inclined portions. It is furthermore preferred that the upward inclined portions and the downward inclined portions are provided in an alternating manner, i.e. it is preferred that one or more upward inclined portions are followed by one or more downward inclined portions. Furthermore, as will be explained in more detail in the following, a particular upward inclined portion or downward inclined portion can be provided by a particular elastic device. In other words, preferably, the suspension device comprises at least one elastic device extending upwards between the connection device and the fixation device and at least one elastic device extending downwards between the connection device and the fixation device. That is, the suspension device can comprise two or more elastic devices. However, it is equally conceivable that one elastic device is arranged such that it extends upwards as well as downwards.

[0016] The elastic device preferably has a tensile force of at least 100 N at 100% strain, more preferably of at least 140 N at 100% strain, and particularly preferably of at least 160 N at 100% strain. Additionally or alternatively, the maximum strain of the elastic device is preferably at least 100% or more, more preferably at least 130% or more, and particularly preferably 170% or more.

[0017] The elastic device and / or the further elastic device is preferably an elastic cord. A particularly preferred elastic cord has a pull of 160 N at 100% strain and a maximum strain of about 170%. A further preferred property of the elastic cord is a diameter of about 10 mm to 15 mm, preferably 14 mm and / or a braid of PES 1100 x 1. Furthermore, preferably, the elastic cord is provided by a rubber thread, particularly preferably by a so-called high-performance rubber (synthetic). The advantage of the elastic device in the form of an elastic cord compared to a spring, for example, is that the vibration behavior is improved. Thus, the elastic cord enables the user to perform a joint-friendly training.

[0018] However, other elastic devices, such as springs, in particular steel springs, are likewise conceivable and known to the person skilled in the art.

[0019] The fixing device preferably comprises at least one first fixing element and at least one second fixing element, wherein the fixing device and the connecting device are connected to each other via the first fixing element and the second fixing element of the fixing device. The first fixing element and the second fixing element can be arranged staggered with respect to each other and with respect to a vertical direction of the fixing device.

[0020] That is to say, the staggered arrangement of the elastic device can be achieved by providing a fixing device comprising fixing elements arranged staggered with respect to each other and with respect to a vertical direction of the fixing device. The vertical direction of the fixing device extends perpendicularly with respect to the ground on which the training device stands. In other words, the vertical direction of the fixing device extends parallel to the vertical direction of the suspension arrangement.

[0021] Thus, the object of providing a suspension arrangement with low maintenance costs and cost-optimized can likewise be achieved by providing a suspension arrangement comprising at least one fixing device for fixing to a frame device, at least one connecting device for connecting to a standing device, and at least one elastic device for elastically connecting the fixing device and the connecting device, wherein the fixing device comprises at least one first fixing element and at least one second fixing element, wherein the fixing device and the connecting device are connected to each other via the first fixing element and the second fixing element of the fixing device, and wherein the first fixing element and the second fixing element are arranged staggered with respect to each other and with respect to a vertical direction of the fixing device.

[0022] Alternatively, however, it is likewise conceivable that the first fixing element and the second fixing element are arranged in a non-staggered manner with respect to each other and with respect to a vertical direction of the fixing device.

[0023] The first fixing element and the second fixing element are preferably arranged staggered with respect to each other and with respect to a horizontal direction of the fixing device, which extends perpendicularly to the vertical direction of the fixing device.

[0024] At least in the unused state of the suspension device, the horizontal direction of the fixing device extends parallel to the horizontal direction of the suspension device.

[0025] The vertical distance between the first fixing element and the second fixing element, when viewed in the vertical direction of the fixing device, is preferably approximately 1 cm to 10 cm, more preferably approximately 2 cm to 6 cm, and particularly preferably approximately 3.5 cm.

[0026] The horizontal distance between the first fixing element and the second fixing element, when viewed in the horizontal direction of the fixing device, is preferably approximately 1 cm to 10 cm, more preferably approximately 2 cm to 6 cm, and particularly preferably approximately 4 cm.

[0027] The fixing device preferably comprises at least one further first fixing element. The first fixing element and the further first fixing element are preferably arranged staggered with respect to the horizontal direction of the fixing device. Additionally or alternatively, the first fixing element and the further first fixing element are preferably arranged in a non-staggered manner with respect to the vertical direction of the fixing device.

[0028] The vertical distance between the first fixing element and the further first fixing element, when viewed in the horizontal direction of the fixing device, is preferably approximately 1 cm to 10 cm, more preferably approximately 2 cm to 6 cm, and particularly preferably approximately 3 cm.

[0029] The first fixing element and the further first fixing element are preferably arranged in pairs, wherein said pair is referred to as a first pair in the following. The suspension device preferably comprises a plurality of such first pairs. The plurality of first pairs is preferably arranged staggered with respect to the horizontal direction of the fixing device. The horizontal distance between successive first pairs, when viewed in the horizontal direction of the fixing device, is preferably approximately 1 cm or more, more preferably approximately 2 cm or more. The plurality of first pairs is preferably arranged in a non-staggered manner with respect to the vertical direction of the fixing device, i.e. the plurality of first pairs is preferably arranged at the same vertical height.

[0030] The fixing device preferably comprises at least one further second fixing element. The second fixing element and the further second fixing element are preferably arranged staggered with respect to the horizontal direction of the fixing device. Additionally or alternatively, the second fixing element and the further second fixing element are preferably arranged in a non-staggered manner with respect to the vertical direction of the fixing device.

[0031] The horizontal distance between the second fixing element and the further second fixing element, when viewed in the horizontal direction of the fixing device, is preferably approximately 1 cm to 10 cm, more preferably approximately 2 cm to 6 cm, and particularly preferably approximately 3 cm.

[0032] The second fixing element and the further second fixing element are preferably arranged in pairs, wherein the pair is referred to as second pair in the following. The suspension device preferably comprises a plurality of such second pairs. The plurality of second pairs is preferably arranged staggered with respect to a horizontal direction of the fixing device. The plurality of second pairs is preferably arranged in a non-staggered manner with respect to a vertical direction of the fixing device, i.e. the plurality of second pairs is preferably arranged at the same vertical height. The vertical distance between the plurality of first pairs and the plurality of second pairs is preferably the same. The vertical distance between the first pairs and the second pairs with respect to the vertical direction of the fixing device is preferably 2 cm or more, more preferably 4 cm or more.

[0033] The connection device preferably comprises at least one first connection element and at least one second connection element. The fixing device and the connection device are preferably connected to each other via the first connection element and the second connection element of the connection device. The first connection element and the second connection element are preferably arranged staggered with respect to a horizontal direction of the connection device. Additionally or alternatively, the first connection element and the second connection element can be arranged staggered with respect to a vertical direction of the connection device, which extends perpendicular to the horizontal direction of the connection device.

[0034] That is, the inclined arrangement of the elastic device can also be achieved by providing a connection device comprising connection elements which are arranged staggered with respect to each other and with respect to a vertical direction of the connection device.

[0035] Hence, the object of providing a suspension device with low maintenance costs and cost-optimized can also be achieved by providing a suspension device comprising at least one fixing device for fixing to a frame device, at least one connection device for connecting to a standing device, at least one elastic device for elastically connecting the fixing device and the connection device, wherein the connection device comprises at least one first connection element and at least one second connection element, wherein the fixing device and the connection device are connected to each other via the first connection element and the second connection element of the connection device, and wherein the first connection element and the second connection element are arranged staggered with respect to a vertical direction of the connection device.

[0036] However, it is of course also conceivable that the first connection element and the second connection element are arranged in a non-staggered manner with respect to the vertical direction of the connection device.

[0037] The vertical direction of the connection device extends vertically with respect to the ground on which the training device stands. In other words, the vertical direction of the connection device extends parallel to the vertical direction of the fixing device and / or the vertical direction of the suspension device. The horizontal direction of the connection device extends parallel to the horizontal direction of the fixing device and / or the horizontal direction of the suspension device at least in an unused state of the suspension device.

[0038] The horizontal distance between the first connecting element and the second connecting element, when viewed in the horizontal direction of the connecting device, is preferably about 0.1 cm or more, preferably about 1 cm or more. Additionally or alternatively, the horizontal distance between the first connecting element and the second connecting element, when viewed in the horizontal direction of the connecting device, is preferably about 1 cm to 25 cm, more preferably about 2 cm to 15 cm. Additionally or alternatively, the preferred horizontal distance is about 1 cm, more preferably about 4 cm or more.

[0039] If applicable, the vertical distance between the first connecting element and the second connecting element, when viewed in the vertical direction of the connecting device, is preferably about 1 cm to 10 cm, more preferably about 2 cm to 6 cm, particularly preferably about 3.5 cm.

[0040] The suspension device preferably comprises a plurality of connecting elements, wherein the plurality of connecting elements are particularly preferably arranged at an even distance from each other with respect to the horizontal distance of the connecting device.

[0041] The number of connecting elements is preferably equal to or less than or greater than the number of fixing elements. It is particularly preferred that the number of connecting elements is less than the number of fixing elements, in particular that the number of connecting elements is half the number of fixing elements. In other words, it is preferred that in each case one connecting element is provided for two fixing elements. The two fixing elements particularly preferably correspond to the fixing elements of the first pair or the second pair, see above.

[0042] It should also be noted that connecting elements which are arranged staggered with respect to the vertical direction of the connecting device can likewise be provided in the form of a first pair and a second pair, as described above in the context of the staggered fixing elements. The explanations provided in this respect therefore likewise apply to the vertically staggered connecting elements.

[0043] The elastic device is preferably connected with the first fixing element and / or with the further first fixing element. In addition, the elastic device can also be connected with the first connecting element.

[0044] As initially stated, the suspension device preferably comprises at least one further elastic device. The at least one further elastic device is preferably connected with the second fixing element and / or with the further second fixing element. In addition, the further elastic device can also be connected with the second connecting element.

[0045] A resilient device preferably connects a pair of fixing elements with one connecting element. That is, in the case of a first pair and a second pair, a first resilient device can connect a first connecting element with the first pair and a second resilient device can connect a second connecting element with the second pair. In the case of a plurality of first pairs and second pairs, a first resilient device can connect a first connecting element with the first pairs, a second resilient device can connect a second connecting element with the second pairs, a third resilient device can connect a third connecting element with further first pairs, a fourth resilient device can connect a fourth connecting element with further second pairs, etc. However, it is likewise preferred that a single fixing element is connected with a single resilient device. In this case, the fixing elements that are formed in pairs are each connected individually with a common connecting element via the respective resilient device. For example, a first connecting element can be connected with a first fixing element via a first resilient device, and the same first connecting element can be connected with a further first fixing element via a second resilient device. Furthermore, it is conceivable that in each case a connecting element is connected with a fixing element via a resilient device.

[0046] However, it is likewise conceivable that the connecting elements and the fixing elements are connected via other connecting elements of one or more resilient devices.

[0047] The first fixing element and / or the further first fixing element and / or the second fixing element and / or the further second fixing element preferably has the shape of a hook. In this case, the resilient device and / or the further resilient device is preferably hooked in one or more of the hooks.

[0048] The first connecting element and / or the second connecting element preferably has the shape of a rod. In this case, the resilient device and / or the further resilient device is preferably looped around one or more of the rods.

[0049] The resilient device is preferably provided in the form of a loop, particularly preferably in the form of a closed loop. For example, if the resilient device corresponds to a resilient cord, it is preferred that the cord is arranged in a loop, for example by connecting the free ends of the resilient cord to one another.

[0050] It is particularly preferred that the elastic device surrounds the connecting element in the form of a rod and hooks in the first fixing element and / or the further first fixing element and / or the second fixing element and / or the further second fixing element in the form of a hook. It is thus preferred that the number of connecting elements is equal to the number of elastic devices, which in turn is equal to the total number of fixing elements, i.e. the total number of first fixing elements and further first fixing elements and second fixing elements and further second fixing elements. It is likewise preferred that the elastic device surrounds the connecting element in the form of a rod and hooks in two fixing elements. In this case, it is thus likewise conceivable that there are as many elastic devices as there are fixing elements and connecting elements, however, one or more elastic devices are not connected with one or more connecting elements or one or more fixing elements. Alternatively, it is conceivable that fewer elastic devices are provided than connecting elements and / or fixing elements, and that one or more elastic devices are connected with two or more fixing elements and / or two or more connecting elements, respectively. If one elastic device is connected with two fixing elements, the two fixing elements particularly preferably constitute a first pair or a second pair as described above. Furthermore, it is preferred that the hooks constituting the first pair or the second pair are oriented differently from one another. In particular, it is preferred that the hooks constituting the first fixing element (the second fixing element) and the hooks constituting the further first fixing element (the further second fixing element) extend in opposite directions and / or are arranged in mirror-inverted fashion with respect to one another and with respect to a plane extending perpendicular to the fixing device and between the first fixing element (the second fixing element) and the further first fixing element (the further second fixing element). In this way, the elastic device can hook laterally in the fixing elements.

[0051] The fixing device preferably also comprises an elongated element, such as a plate or the like, and wherein the fixing elements are arranged on said plate, particularly preferably on a surface of said plate. The plate and / or the fixing elements can be made of the same or different materials. To this end, it is preferred that the plate and the fixing elements are made of metal. The plate and the fixing elements can constitute a single-piece element or a multi-piece element. In the latter case, it is conceivable that the plate is provided with holes or the like, and wherein the fixing elements are screwed into said holes. It is of course likewise conceivable that other fixing means, such as adhesive fixing or welding connection.

[0052] The connecting elements in the form of bars can be provided by individual bars. In other words, the connecting elements can be provided in the form of single-piece elements. Alternatively, it is also conceivable that the connecting elements are configured separately from one another, for example as a plurality of individual bars. The connecting device also preferably comprises an elongated element to which the bars can be connected. For example, it is conceivable that the elongated piece comprises two or more through-holes through which the bars can be slid so as to be fastened to the elongated piece. The further connection of the elongated member and the bars is preferably achieved by mechanical and / or chemical fastening means, for example by screws, in particular by hub screws, or adhesives. These and any other conceivable fastening means are well known to the person skilled in the art. For this purpose, it is particularly preferred that the elongated piece comprises an elongated base body having two or more protrusions and wherein the through-holes are arranged in the protrusions. In other words, the connecting device preferably has the shape of a rake. The protrusions preferably laterally protrude from the base body and face the fixing device. The base body preferably faces away from the fixing device towards the standing device.

[0053] The elastic device and / or the at least one further elastic device is preferably releasably fastened to the first fixing element and / or the further first fixing element and / or the second fixing element and / or the further second fixing element and / or the first connecting element and / or the second connecting element. That is, it is preferred that the one or more elastic devices can be wrapped around the one or more bars and / or hooked in the one or more hooks in a non-permanent manner. This design allows the user of the training device to adjust the suspension of the standing device and thus the training mode of the training device. In fact, the more elastic devices are used to suspend the suspension, the more force the user needs to overcome the elastic force exerted by the elastic devices.

[0054] In another aspect, a training device is provided which comprises at least one standing device, a frame device and at least one suspension as described above. Therefore, any explanations above and below regarding the suspension equally apply to a training device comprising such a suspension and vice versa.

[0055] At least in the unused state of the training device, the standing device and the suspension are preferably arranged in a common plane. The unused state of the training device is to be understood as a state in which the training device is not used by a user, i.e. a state in which no external forces such as the weight or pressure exerted by a user act on the training device. Thus, when the training device is in its unused state, the suspension is also in its unused state. The used state of the training device is thus to be understood as a state in which the training device is used by a user of the training device and in which external forces act on the training device. When the training device is in its used state, the suspension is also in its used state.

[0056] Thus, at least in the unused state of the training device, the elastic device preferably extends obliquely between the connecting device and the stationary device to form at least one first oblique portion and at least one second oblique portion. The first oblique portion preferably extends upwards relative to a horizontal plane of the training device between the connecting device and the stationary device, and / or wherein the second oblique portion preferably extends downwards relative to the horizontal plane of the training device between the connecting device and the stationary device. Said horizontal plane of the training device preferably corresponds to a common plane in which the standing device and the suspension arrangement are arranged.

[0057] At least in the unused state of the training device, the horizontal plane of the training device preferably extends parallel to the horizontal plane of the suspension arrangement.

[0058] The suspension arrangement is preferably arranged within a base element of a frame element extending along the horizontal plane of the training device.

[0059] The horizontal plane of the training device is spanned by a first horizontal direction of the training device and a second horizontal direction of the training device extending perpendicular to the first horizontal direction of the training device. Said first and second horizontal directions of the training device extend perpendicular to a vertical direction of the training device. The vertical direction of the training device extends vertically upwards from a ground surface on which the training device is arranged. The vertical direction of the training device extends parallel to a vertical direction of the stationary device and a vertical direction of the connecting device. At least in the unused state of the training device, the first horizontal direction of the training device extends parallel to a horizontal direction of the connecting device and a horizontal direction of the stationary device. Said first horizontal direction of the training device preferably extends along a transverse direction of the training device. The transverse direction of the training device in turn preferably extends perpendicular to a longitudinal direction of the training device. Said longitudinal direction of the training device preferably extends parallel to the second horizontal direction of the training device.

[0060] At least in the unused state of the training device, the connecting device, in particular one or more connecting elements thereof, is arranged at a vertical height relative to the vertical direction of the training device which is located between a vertical height of the first stationary element and a vertical height of the second stationary element. This arrangement is preferred in the case of vertically staggered stationary elements and non-staggered connecting elements.

[0061] However, it is equally conceivable that, at least in the unused state of the training device, the stationary device, in particular the first stationary element and / or the second stationary element, is arranged at a vertical height which is located between a vertical height of the first connecting element and a vertical height of the second connecting element. This arrangement is preferred in the case of vertically staggered connecting elements and non-staggered stationary elements.

[0062] The standing device is preferably configured to be inelastic and / or bendable and / or non-stretchable and / or load-bearing and / or torsion-resistant and / or of medium strength, i.e. stable but not hard. The standing device is also preferably configured to enable a user to stand on it. That is, it preferably corresponds to an elongated element comprising a surface on which a user can stand.

[0063] The standing device can be directly connected to the connection device. It is equally conceivable, however, that the standing device and the connection device are indirectly connected to one another, for example via one or more straps or the like. To this end, it is preferred that the connection device comprises a connection element on the side facing the standing device, and wherein the connection between the connection device and the standing device takes place via said connection element. Likewise, the securing device can be directly or indirectly connected to the frame device. The securing device is particularly preferably welded or screwed to the frame device.

[0064] It is particularly preferred that each standing device of the training device comprises two suspension means. The standing device preferably has an elongated shape, which, in the unused state of the training device, extends in the second horizontal direction of the training device. The standing device also preferably comprises two opposite end portions, wherein a first end portion of the standing device is connected to or with the first suspension means, and a second end portion of the standing device is connected to or with the second suspension means. It is particularly preferred that the training device comprises two standing devices and thus four suspension means. To this end, it is conceivable that one or more components of the two suspension means arranged on the same side of the training device are configured separately from one another or can be connected together as a single-piece element. For example, it is conceivable that the two securing devices of the elongated plate shape of the two suspension means are provided as two separate plates or in the form of a common plate. The same applies to the connection device.

[0065] The training device is preferably configured to be able to assume one or more usage states. As already mentioned, a usage state is to be understood as a state in which a user of the training device stands on one or more standing devices and presses or pushes the standing devices against the elasticity of the elastic device. Thus, during the action of the pressing or pushing force, the standing devices move in the vertical direction of the training device relative to the frame device towards the ground. In other words, the standing devices are lowered. Said position of the standing devices can be referred to as the usage position. In the absence of such a pressing or pushing force, the elasticity of the elastic device returns the standing devices to the initial position. If the user repeatedly shifts the standing devices to their usage position and initial position, it can be said that he or she is training. It is equally conceivable, however, that the training device is used for a balancing exercise, in which the user only stands on one or more standing devices. The balancing exercise is achieved by the elastic suspension of the one or more standing devices by the suspension means.

[0066] In another aspect, at least one suspension device as described above is used for suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device.

[0067] In another aspect, a method of suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device is provided, wherein the method comprises the steps of: i) providing at least one suspension device as described above; ii) fixing at least one fixing device to the frame device; iii) connecting at least one connecting device with the at least one standing device; and iv) connecting the at least one fixing device with the at least one connecting device via at least one elastic device. It is noted that steps ii) to iv) can be performed in any order.

[0068] In another aspect, a method of producing a suspension device for suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device is provided, wherein the method comprises the steps of: i) providing at least one fixing device for fixing to the frame device; ii) providing at least one connecting device for connecting with the standing device; and iii) providing at least one elastic device for elastically connecting the fixing device with the connecting device. The elastic device extends obliquely between the fixing device and the connecting device to form at least one first oblique portion extending in a first oblique direction and at least one second oblique portion extending in a second oblique direction different from the first oblique direction. The first oblique direction preferably extends upwards with respect to a horizontal plane of the suspension device between the connecting device and the fixing device, and / or wherein the second oblique direction preferably extends downwards with respect to the horizontal plane of the suspension device between the connecting device and the fixing device. It is noted again here that steps i) to iii) can be performed in any order. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0069] Preferred embodiments of the present application are described below with reference to the accompanying drawings, which are for explanatory purposes only and are not intended to limit the present application. In the drawings,

[0070] Figure 1 a perspective view of a training device according to the present application with two standing devices suspended on a frame device with a suspension device is shown;

[0071] Figure 2 another perspective view of a training device according to Figure 1 is shown.

[0072] Figure 3 a bottom view of a training device according to Figure 1 is shown;

[0073] Figure 4 a perspective view of a standing device and a suspension device according to Figure 1 is shown.

[0074] Figure 5 An enlarged perspective view of the A area shown in Figure 4

[0075] Figure 6 An enlarged top view of the A area shown in Figure 4

[0076] Figure 7 An enlarged side view of the A area shown in Figure 4

[0077] Figure 8 A perspective view of a fixing device of a suspension device according to Figure 1 ;

[0078] Figure 9 A bottom view of a fixing device of a suspension device according to Figure 1 ;

[0079] Figure 10 A front view of a fixing device of a suspension device according to Figure 1 ;

[0080] Figure 11 A perspective view of a fixing element of a fixing device of a suspension device according to Figure 1 ;

[0081] Figure 12 A perspective view of a fixing device of a further embodiment of a suspension device according to the application;

[0082] Figure 13 A sectional view along the section line B-B of a suspension device according to Figure 12 ;

[0083] Figure 14 A perspective view of a connection device of a suspension device according to Figure 1 ;

[0084] Figure 15 A top view of a connection device of a suspension device according to Figure 1 ;

[0085] Figure 16 A perspective view of a connection device of a further embodiment of a suspension device according to the application.

[0086] Figure 17 A top view of a connection device according to Figure 16 ;

[0087] Figure 18 A diagram depicting the force as a function of the strain of an elastic device of a suspension device according to Figure 1 ;​​​ Detailed Implementation

[0088] The accompanying drawings discuss various aspects of the suspension device 1 for suspending one or more standing devices 8 on the frame device 9 of the training device 10, as well as the training device 10 including such suspension device 1 and standing devices 8.

[0089] like Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the training device 10 includes a frame device 9, which includes a base element 11 in the form of a rectangular plate, extending within a horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10. A first horizontal direction Ht1 and a second horizontal direction Ht2 extending perpendicular to the first horizontal direction Ht1 of the training device 10 cross the horizontal plane PHt. The frame device 9 also includes two track elements 12 with inverted "V" shapes. The track elements 12 extend through the base element 11 of the frame device 9 and fix the base element 11 at a certain distance from the ground where the training device 10 is arranged. In other words, the base element 11 is arranged perpendicularly to the ground with respect to the vertical direction Vt extending perpendicular to the horizontal directions Ht1 and Ht2 of the training device 10. The base element 11 includes a rectangular recess 13 that extends completely through the base element 11 with respect to the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10. It can be said that the recess 13 forms a through opening. The suspension device 1 is arranged in the recess 13 of the base element 11.

[0090] As will be explained in more detail below, the suspension device 1 according to the invention includes one or more fixing devices 2, one or more connecting devices 3, and one or more elastic devices 4, 4a, the elastic devices 4, 4a being configured to elastically connect the fixing devices 2 and the connecting devices 3. In other words, the suspension device 1 is used to elastically suspend one or more standing devices 8 on the frame device 9 of the training device 10.

[0091] In the present case, four suspension devices 1 are arranged within the recesses 13 of the base element 11 of the frame device 9, and two of the suspension devices 1 are used for suspending one standing device 8, 8'. The training device 10 shown in the figure thus comprises two standing devices 8, 8' arranged side by side. Here, the standing devices 8, 8' have the shape of rectangular elements in each case, which extend within the recesses 13 of the base element 11 and at least in the unused state of the training device 10 extend in the horizontal direction Ht1, Ht2 of the training device 10. The standing devices 8, 8' are thus also vertically spaced apart from the ground. In order to facilitate access to the standing devices 8, 8' for the user, the frame device 9 here comprises a step element 14, on which the user can step when he or she wants to use the training device 10. The step element 14 can of course also be used to assist in getting down from the training device 10. It is also conceivable for there to be more than one step element 14.

[0092] The standing devices 8, 8' are made of a material which is inelastic and bendable but not stretchable. Furthermore, the standing devices 8, 8' are arranged and configured in such a way that a user of the training device 10 can stand on the surface 15 of the standing devices 8, 8'. The training device 10 is configured in such a way that it can assume one or more use states. A use state is understood to be a state in which a user of the training device 10 stands on one or more standing devices 8, 8', in particular on their surfaces 15, 15', and presses or pushes the standing devices 8, 8' against the spring force of the suspension devices 1, in particular of their elastic devices 4, 4a. As a result of the pressing or pushing force, the standing devices 8, 8' move in the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 relative to the base element 11 of the frame device 9 towards the ground during the pressing or pushing force. In other words, the standing devices 8, 8' are lowered. The position of the standing devices 8, 8' can be referred to as the use position. In the absence of such a pressing or pushing force, the spring force of the suspension devices 1, in particular of the elastic devices 4, 4a, returns the standing devices 8, 8' to their initial position, in which the standing devices 8, 8' extend substantially along the horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10. If the user repeatedly moves the standing devices 8, 8' to their use position and initial position, it can be said that the user has trained. However, the training device 10 can also be used for other exercises, such as balance exercises, in which the user stands on one or more of the standing devices 8, 8' with one leg and maintains his balance. Such balance exercises can likewise be achieved by the elastic suspension of the standing devices 8, 8' by the suspension devices 1.

[0093] Each standing device 8, 8' comprises two opposite end portions 16, 16', 17, 17', wherein respectively the first end portion of the first standing device 8 is connected to the first suspension device 1, the second end portion 17 of the first standing device 8 is connected to the second suspension device 1', the first end portion 16' of the second standing device 8' is connected to the third suspension device 1'', and the second end portion 17' of the second standing device 8' is connected to the fourth suspension device 1'''.

[0094] As Figures 1 to 4 Best shown, each suspension device 1, 1', 1'', 1''' here comprises one fixing device 2, 2', 2'', 2''' and one connecting device 3, 3', 3'', 3'''. While all connecting devices 3, 3', 3'', 3''' are constructed separately from each other, the two fixing devices 2, 2'' and 2', 2''' are arranged on the same side of the training device 10 and are provided as one-piece elements. It is of course also conceivable that the fixing devices 2, 2', 2'', 2''' are provided as separate devices in each case. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the two connecting devices 3, 3'' and 3', 3''' arranged on the same side of the training device 10 are provided as one-piece elements. The fixing devices 2, 2', 2'', 2''' are connected to the frame device 9, in particular to the side wall 18 of the base element 11 of the frame device 9, which delimits the recess 13 of the base element 11. The connecting devices 3, 3', 3'', 3''' are connected to the standing devices 8, 8' via the belts 19, 19a,..., in other words the fixing devices 2, 2', 2'', 2''' are directly connected to the frame device 9, while the connecting devices 3, 3'', 3'', 3''' are indirectly connected to the standing devices 8, 8'.

[0095] Each fixing device 2, 2', 2'', 2''' comprises an elongated element 20, for example a plate or the like defining a front surface 21 and an opposite rear surface 22. The rear surface 22 is connected to the frame device 9, in particular is screwed to the side wall 18 of the base element 11. The front surface 21 comprises a plurality of fixing elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a for elastically connecting the fixing device 2, 2', 2'', 2''' with the connecting device 3, 3', 3'', 3''', see also below with reference to Figures 8 to 13 Further explanations are provided.

[0096] Each connecting device 3, 3', 3'', 3''' defines a front region 23 and an opposite rear region 24. The rear region 24 is connected to the standing device 8, 8' and the front region 23 comprises a plurality of connecting elements 7, 7a for elastically connecting the connecting device 3, 3', 3'', 3''' with the fixing device 2, 2', 2'', 2''', see also below with reference to Figures 14 to 17Further provided is an explanation.

[0097] By Figure 4 It is known that a vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2', 2", 2"'and a horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2', 2", 2"'extending perpendicular to said vertical direction Vf can be assigned to the fixation device 2, 2', 2", 2" '. Likewise, a vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3"'and a horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3"'extending perpendicular to said vertical direction Vc can be assigned to the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3" '. In the installed position of the suspension arrangement 1, 1 ', 1 ", 1 "'(i.e. when the fixation device 2, 2', 2", 2"'is fixed or connected to the frame device 9 and the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3"'is connected with or to the standing device 8, 8'), and in the unused state of the training device 10, the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2', 2", 2"'extends parallel to the vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3" '. In these positions, both said vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2', 2", 2"'and said vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3"'extend parallel to a vertical direction Vs of the suspension arrangement 1, 1 ', 1 ", 1 "'which in turn extends parallel to a vertical direction Vt of the training device, see Figure 1Likewise, in this mounted position of the suspension device 1, 1', 1'', 1''', and when the training device 10 is in its non-use state, the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2', 2'', 2''' extends parallel to the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3', 3'', 3'''. In these positions, both the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2', 2'', 2''' and the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3', 3'', 3''' extend parallel to the first horizontal direction Hs1 of the suspension device 1, 1', 1'', 1''', which in turn extends parallel to the first horizontal direction Ht1 of the training device 10. Furthermore, in the non-use state of the training device 10, the standing device 8, 8' and the suspension device 1, 1', 1'', 1''', are arranged in a common plane, in particular in the horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10. In one or more use states of the training device 10, the standing device 8, 8' has been moved away from the base element 11 of the frame device 9 and towards the ground along the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10. In other words, the standing device 8, 8' has moved out of the common plane or horizontal plane PHt. Likewise, in this use state of the training device 10, the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2', 2'', 2''' extends parallel to the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10, and the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2', 2'', 2''' extends parallel to the horizontal direction Ht of the training device 10. However, since the standing device 8, 8' is at least partially curved in the use state due to the body weight of the user standing on it, the connection device 3, 3', 3'', 3''' connected to the standing device 8, 8' is tilted (not shown). Thus, in the use state of the training device 10, the vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3', 3'', 3''' no longer extends parallel to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2', 2'', 2''' or the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10. The same applies to the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3', 3'', 3''', which no longer extends parallel to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2', 2'', 2''' or the first horizontal direction Ht1 of the training device 10.

[0098] As Figures 5 to 7 As best shown, the suspension device 1, 1', 1'', 1''', here comprises a plurality of elastic devices 4, 4a, 4b,... in the form of elastic ropes. The elastic ropes 4, 4a,... are arranged on the front area 23 of the connection device 3, 3', 3'', 3''' (in particular in connection with the connection elements 7, 7a,...), and on the front surface 21 of the fixation device 2, 2', 2'', 2''' (in particular in connection with the fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a,...).

[0099] From Figures 5 to 7It is readily seen that the elastic devices 4,... extend obliquely between the fixed devices 2, 2', 2", 2"'and the connecting devices 3, 3', 3", 3"'to form at least one first oblique portion, i.e. an upward oblique portion 4u, extending in a first oblique direction du, and at least one second oblique portion, i.e. a downward oblique portion 4d, extending in a second oblique direction dd. When the training device 10 is in its non-use state, the upward oblique portion 4u extends upward between the connecting devices 3, 3', 3", 3"'and the fixed devices (2, 2', 2", 2" ') relative to a horizontal plane PHs of the suspension arrangement 1, 1', 1", 1"'and a horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10.

[0100] Similarly, when the training device 10 is in its non-use state, the downward oblique portion 4d extends downward between the connecting devices 3, 3', 3", 3"'and the fixed devices 2, 2', 2", 2"'relative to the horizontal plane PHs of the suspension arrangement 1, 1', 1", 1"'and the horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10. In other words, the downward oblique portion 4d and the upward oblique portion 4u obliquely extend in opposite directions. The horizontal plane PHs of the suspension arrangement 1, 1', 1", 1"'is here defined by a first horizontal direction Hs1 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1', 1", 1"'and a second horizontal direction Hs2 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1', 1", 1"'extending perpendicular to the first horizontal direction Hs1 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1', 1", 1" '. The second horizontal direction Hs2 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1', 1", 1"'also extends perpendicular to a vertical direction Vf of the fixed devices 2, 2', 2", 2" ', a vertical direction Vc of the connecting devices 3, 3', 3", 3" ', a vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 and a vertical direction Vs of the suspension arrangement 1, 1', 1", 1" '.

[0101] As previously mentioned, when the training device 10 is transferred in its use state, the standing device 8, 8' is moved in the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 towards the ground. Since the connecting devices are connected to the standing device 8, 8', the connecting devices are also moved in the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 towards the ground. In this use state of the training device 10, the upward oblique portion 4u and the downward oblique portion 4d formed by the elastic devices 4,... extend perpendicularly upward between the connecting devices and the fixed devices relative to a horizontal plane extending horizontally through the standing device 8, 8'. When the training device is in its non-use state, said horizontal plane extends parallel to the horizontal plane PHs of the suspension arrangement and the horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10. However, as shown in Figure 7 the oblique angle a formed between a central axis Cu running centrally through the extension of the upward oblique portion 4u and a central axis Cd running centrally through the extension of the downward oblique portion 4d remains the same or substantially the same in the non-use state of the training device 10. From Figure 7It will be clear that the central axis Cu of the upwardly inclined portion 4u extends in a first direction du, and that the central axis Cd of the downwardly inclined portion 4d extends in a second direction dd.

[0102] In the illustrated embodiment, the suspension device 1, 1', 1", 1'" comprises a plurality of upwardly inclined portions 4u and downwardly inclined portions 4d, wherein said plurality of upwardly inclined portions 4u and downwardly inclined portions 4d are arranged in an alternating manner, i.e. when viewed in the horizontal direction Hf, Hc, Ht1, Hs1, an upwardly inclined portion 4u is followed by a downwardly inclined portion 4d, which is in turn followed by an upwardly inclined portion 4u, etc. Here, each inclined portion 4u, 4d is provided by a specific elastic device 4, 4a,.... I.e. a first elastic device 4 is arranged to form an upwardly inclined portion 4u, its adjacent second elastic device 4a is arranged to form an upwardly inclined portion 4u, its adjacent third elastic device 4b is arranged to form a downwardly inclined portion 4d, etc. It should be noted that it is equally conceivable that one elastic device is arranged such that it extends upwardly and downwardly. Other arrangements of inclined portions are of course equally conceivable.

[0103] With reference to Figure 7 In the unused state of the training device 10, an inclination angle a formed between a central axis Cu extending centrally through the upwardly inclined portions 4u and a central axis Cd extending centrally through the downwardly inclined portions 4d is here approximately 10°. In the used state of the training device 10, when the training device is used normally, said inclination angle a remains approximately 10°. However, when the training device is used intensively, said inclination angle can be smaller.

[0104] The inclination of the elastic devices 4, 4a,... is here achieved by providing the interlaced fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a,... of the fixation device 2, 2', 2", 2'". For the sake of simplicity, two such interlaced fixation elements 5, 6 of the plurality of fixation elements are explained below. I.e. as Figures 8 to 13 illustrated, the fixation device 2 comprises at least one first fixation element 5 and at least one second fixation element 6, and wherein the first fixation element 5 and the second fixation element 6 are arranged interlaced with respect to a vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2. Further, the first fixation element 5 and the second fixation element 6 are arranged interlaced with respect to a horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2.

[0105] As mentioned before, the connection device 3 comprises a plurality of connection elements 7, 7a,.... For the sake of simplicity, again two connection elements 7, 7a of said plurality of connection elements are referred to. Thus, and from Figure 14 and Figure 15It can be seen that the at least one first connecting element 7 and the at least one second connecting element 7a are arranged in an interleaved manner with respect to the horizontal direction Hc of the connecting device 3. However, the first connecting elements 7 and the second connecting elements 7a are arranged in a non-interleaved manner with respect to the vertical direction Vc of the connecting device 3.

[0106] Thus, by providing the first elastic device 4 connecting the first connecting elements 7 with the first fixing elements 5 and the further elastic device 4b connecting the second connecting elements 7a with the second fixing elements 6, the first elastic device 4 and the further elastic device 4b extend between the connecting device 3 and the fixing device 2 in different inclinations, namely an upward inclination 4u and a downward inclination 4d.

[0107] Furthermore, and as Figure 7 As best shown, the connecting device 3 is arranged with respect to the fixing device 2 such that its connecting elements 7, 7a,... are located between the first fixing elements 5, 5a,... and the second fixing elements 6, 6a,... with respect to the vertical direction Vs of the suspension arrangement 1. That is, at least in the unused state of the training device 10, the connecting device 3, in particular its connecting elements 7, 7a,... are arranged with respect to the vertical direction Vs of the suspension arrangement 1 and thus with respect to the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 between the vertical height of the first fixing elements 5, 5a,... and the vertical height of the second fixing elements 6, 6a,...

[0108] It is important to note that the described inclinations 4u, 4d of the elastic devices 4, 4a,... are also able to be obtained if the connecting elements 7, 7a,... of the connecting device 3, 3', 3", 3"'are arranged interleaved with respect to the vertical direction Vc of the connecting device 3, 3', 3", 3"'and if the fixing elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a,... of the fixing device are arranged in a non-interleaved manner with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixing device 2, 2', 2", 2" '. Finally, it should be noted that the described inclinations 4u, 4d of the elastic devices 4, 4a,... are also able to be obtained if both the connecting elements 7, 7a,... and the fixing elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a,... are arranged interleaved with respect to the vertical direction Vc of the connecting device 3, 3', 3", 3"'and the vertical direction Vf of the fixing device 2, 2', 2", 2" ', respectively. Thus, any explanations provided herein regarding the interleaving of the fixing elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a,... with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixing device 2, 2', 2", 2"'also apply to the connecting elements 7, 7a,... arranged in an interleaved manner with respect to the vertical direction Vc of the connecting device 3, 3', 3", 3" '.

[0109] With regard to the plurality of fixing elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a,... and the plurality of connecting elements 7, 7a,... it should also be noted the following. In fact, fromFigures 8 to 13 It can be seen that the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'comprises at least one further first fixing element 5a, wherein the first fixing elements 5 and the further first fixing elements 5a are arranged staggered with respect to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixture 2 to each other. Furthermore, the first fixing elements 5 and the further first fixing elements 5a are arranged in a non-staggered manner with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'to each other. The first fixing elements 5 and the further first fixing elements 5a are arranged in pairs, wherein the pair is referred to as first pair Pf1 in the following. Since the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'comprises a plurality of first fixing elements and further first fixing elements 5, 5a,... it can be said that a plurality of such first pairs Pf1 is comprised, wherein the plurality of first pairs Pf1 is arranged staggered with respect to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'to each other. However, the plurality of first pairs Pf1 is arranged in a non-staggered manner with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'to each other, i.e. the plurality of first pairs Pf1 is arranged on the same vertical height with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2" '.

[0110] The fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'likewise comprises at least one further second fixing element 6a, wherein the second fixing elements 6 and the further second fixing elements 6a are arranged staggered with respect to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'to each other. Furthermore, the second fixing elements 6 and the further second fixing elements 6a are arranged in a non-staggered manner with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'to each other. It is to be noted here, too, that the second fixing elements 6 and the further second fixing elements 6a are arranged in pairs, wherein the pair is referred to as second pair Pf2 in the following. Since the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'comprises a plurality of second fixing elements and further second fixing elements 6, 6a,... it can be said that a plurality of such second pairs Pf2 is comprised, wherein the plurality of second pairs Pf2 is arranged staggered with respect to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'to each other. However, the plurality of second pairs Pf2 is arranged in a non-staggered manner with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2"'to each other, i.e. the plurality of second pairs Pf2 is arranged on the same vertical height with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixture 2, 2', 2", 2" '. Figure 8 and Figure 10 and Figure 12 and Figure 13It is readily apparent that the vertical distances between the plurality of first pairs of Pf1 and the plurality of second pairs of Pf2 are the same relative to the vertical direction Vf of the fixed device. Furthermore, the horizontal distances between consecutive first pairs of Pf1 relative to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixed devices 2, 2', 2", 2''' are the same in every case. However, the horizontal distances between consecutive second pairs of Pf2 are different. It can also be seen from these figures that the number of first pairs of Pf1 is greater than the number of second pairs of Pf2. In fact, six first pairs of Pf1 are provided in this example, while only four second pairs of Pf2 are provided. However, the first pairs of Pf1 and the second pairs of Pf2 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a mirror plane extending centered through the fixed devices 2, 2', 2", 2''' and perpendicular to the vertical direction Vf and horizontal direction Hf of the fixed devices 2, 2', 2", 2'''. Figure 10 As shown, the vertical distance dvf between the first and second fixing elements, specifically the vertical distance dvf between the (virtual) center points of the first and second fixing elements, is approximately 3.5 cm. The horizontal distance dhf between the first and second fixing elements, specifically the horizontal distance dhf between their (virtual) center points, is approximately 4 cm. Furthermore, the horizontal distance dhfa between a first fixing element and its adjacent first fixing element is approximately 3 cm. Additionally, the horizontal distance dhfb between two adjacent first fixing elements of an adjacent first pair Pf1 is approximately 5 cm.

[0111] from Figures 8 to 11 and Figure 12 and Figure 13 The comparison clearly shows that different designs for fixing elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a... can be envisioned. In fact, Figures 8 to 11 A first embodiment of the fixing devices 2, 2', 2" and 2''' is described, while Figures 12 to 13 A second embodiment of the fixing devices 2, 2', 2", 2''' is depicted, wherein the fixing elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, ... of the first embodiment are designed as single hooks, while the fixing elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, ... of the second embodiment are designed as double hooks. In fact, the single hooks 5, 5a, 6, 6a, ... according to the first embodiment include a straight region 25 extending vertically away from the front surface 21 of the fixing devices 2, 2', 2", 2''', wherein the straight region 25 transitions into a curved region 26 away from the front surface 21 of the fixing devices 2, 2', 2", 2'''. Figure 11As best shown, the curved region 26 bends approximately 180° and forms a free end 27, which in turn faces the front surface 21 of the fixing devices 2, 2', 2", 2'''. According to the second embodiment, the double hooks 5, 5a, 6, 6a, ... are provided by a common straight region 25 extending vertically away from the front surface 21 of the fixing devices 2, 2', 2", 2''', and wherein the straight region 25 transitions into two curved regions 26 in the region away from the front surface 21 of the fixing devices 2, 2', 2", 2'''. Here, the curved region 26 bends approximately 180° in each case and forms a free end 27 facing the front surface 21 of the fixing devices 2, 2', 2", 2''' in each case.

[0112] from Figures 8 to 13 It can also be seen that the hooks constituting the first pair of Pf1 and the second pair of Pf2 are oriented differently from each other. In particular, the hook constituting the first fixing element 5 (second fixing element 6) and the hook constituting the other first fixing element 5a (other second fixing element 6a) include a curved region 26, which extends in opposite directions and / or extends relative to the vertical direction Vf along the fixing devices 2, 2', 2'', 2''' and is arranged in a mirror-inverted manner in the mirror plane between the first fixing element 5 (second fixing element 6) and the other first fixing element 5a (other second fixing element 6a). In this way, the elastic devices 4, 4a, ... can be laterally hooked into the fixing elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, ...

[0113] refer to Figure 14 and Figure 17 The accompanying figures explain in more detail various aspects of the connecting devices 3, 3', 3", and 3'''. It is evident from the comparison of these figures that different designs for the connecting devices 3, 3', 3", and 3''' can also be envisioned. In fact, Figure 14 and Figure 15The first embodiment depicted describes a connection device 3, 3', 3", 3"'comprising an elongated base body 28 extending along a horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3" '. When viewed in the installed position, the base body 28 comprises a plurality of protrusions 29 protruding from the base body 28 along a second horizontal direction Hs2 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1 ', 1 ", 1 " '. In other words, the protrusions 29 protrude laterally from the base body 28 when the suspension arrangement 1, 1 ', 1 ", 1 "'is in the installed position, and wherein the protrusions 29 face the fixing device 2, 2', 2", 2" '. That is, the protrusions 29 constitute the front region 23 of the above-mentioned connection device 3, 3', 3", 3" '. In the installed position, the base body 28 faces away from the fixing device 2, 2', 2", 2"'and towards the standing device 8, 8'. That is, the base body 28 constitutes the rear region 24 of the above-mentioned connection device 3, 3', 3", 3" '. Here, the protrusions 29 are uniformly spaced apart from each other with respect to the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3" '. Each protrusion 29 comprises a through-hole 31 in the region of its free end 30. A rod 32 extends through the through-holes 31 of the protrusions 29, thereby creating a connection element 7, 7a,... provided by the rod 32 and laterally delimited also by the protrusions 29. The rear region 24 of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3" ', i.e. the base body 28, comprises a plurality of oblong holes 33 arranged along the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3" '. The oblong holes 33 serve to connect the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3"'to the standing device 8, 8', for example via a strap or strap 19,... or the like, which is fastened to the oblong holes 33 on one side and to the standing device 8, 8' on the other side. As shown, the horizontal distance dhc between two consecutive connection elements, in particular the horizontal distance dhc between their (fictitious) center points, is here approximately 4 cm. Furthermore, the horizontal distance dhca between two consecutive protrusions 23 is here approximately 4 cm. Furthermore, the horizontal width dhcb of the protrusions 23 is here approximately 1 cm. Figure 15

[0114] Figure 16 and Figure 17 ​The second embodiment of the connection device depicted (in which the stem providing the connection element 3, 3', 3", 3"'is omitted) differs from the first embodiment in the design of the base body 28. In fact, in place of the elongated base body comprising a long round hole, a protrusion 34 is provided in the rear region 24 of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3" '. That is, the second embodiment comprises protrusions 29, 34 extending from opposite sides of the base body 28. The protrusion 34 in the rear region 24 of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3"'is designed similarly to the protrusion 29 in the front region 23 of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3"'and likewise comprises a through hole 35 in the region of its free end 36, which can accommodate a stem (not depicted) in order to produce a connection element allowing the connection of the rear region 24 of the connection device 3, 3', 3", 3"'with the standing device 8, 8'.

[0115] Thus, in any case, the fixation device 2, 2', 2", 2"'comprises fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a,... in the form of hooks and connection devices 3, 3', 3", 3"'providing connection elements 7, 7a,... in the form of stems. These designs allow the connection of the elastic devices 4, 4a,... by hooking them in the hooks 5, 5a, 6, 6a,... and by looping the elastic devices 4, 4a,... around the stems 7, 7a.

[0116] In the disclosed figures, one individual fixation element 5, 5a, 6, 6a,... is connected with one individual elastic device 4, 4a,... wherein fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a,... constituting a pair Pf1, Pf2 are individually connected via the respective elastic device 4, 4a with a common connection element 7, 7a,... see Figures 5 to 7 . That is, a first connection element 7 is connected via a first elastic device 4 with a first fixation element 5 and said same first connection element 7 is connected via a second elastic device 4a with a further first fixation element 5a. A second connection element 7a is connected via a third elastic device 4b with a second fixation element 6 and said same second connection element 7a is connected via a fourth elastic device 4c with a further second fixation element 6a, and so on. The first fixation element 5 and the further first fixation element 5a constitute a first pair Pf1 as described above. The second fixation element 6 and the further second fixation element 6a constitute a second pair Pf2 as described above. Here, the elastic devices 4, 4a,... are arranged in an alternating manner upwardly inclined and downwardly inclined, wherein the elastic devices 4, 4a connected to the first connection element 7 extend upwardly inclined and the elastic devices 4b, 4c connected to the second connection element 7a extend downwardly inclined, and so on.

[0117] It has been found that the properties of the elastic devices 4, 4a,... have an important influence on the training possibilities offered by the training device 10. In fact, it is particularly preferred that the elastic devices 4, 4a,... are designed asFigure 18 The elastic device exhibiting the elastic properties disclosed in the diagram of Fig. 1. The properties are a pulling force of at least 100 N at 100% strain, more preferably a pulling force of at least 140 N at 100% strain, and particularly preferably a pulling force of at least 160 N at 100% strain. Here, these properties are provided by a commercial elastic cord, a braid of PES 1100 x 1, and so-called high-performance rubber (synthetic) rubber cords, having a diameter of 14 mm.

[0118] List of reference signs

[0119] 1, 1',... suspension device

[0120] 2, 2',... fixation device

[0121] 3, 3',... connection device

[0122] 4, 4a,... elastic device

[0123] 4d downwardly inclined portion

[0124] 4u upwardly inclined portion

[0125] 5, 5a,... first fixation element

[0126] 6, 6a,... second fixation element

[0127] 7 first connection element

[0128] 7a second connection element

[0129] 8, 8' standing device

[0130] 9 frame device

[0131] 10 training device

[0132] 11 base element

[0133] 12 track element

[0134] 13 recess

[0135] 14 step element

[0136] 15, 15' surface

[0137] 16, 16' end

[0138] 17, 17' end

[0139] 18 side wall

[0140] 19, 19a,... strap

[0141] 20 element

[0142] 21 front surface

[0143] 22 rear surface

[0144] 23 front region

[0145] 24 rear region

[0146] 25 region

[0147] 26 region

[0148] 27 free end

[0149] 28 base body

[0150] 29 protrusion

[0151] 30 free end

[0152] 31 through hole

[0153] 32 rod

[0154] 33 oblong hole

[0155] 34 protrusion

[0156] 35 through hole

[0157] 36 free end

[0158] PHs horizontal plane

[0159] PHt horizontal plane

[0160] Ht1 horizontal direction

[0161] Ht2 horizontal direction

[0162] Hc horizontal direction

[0163] Vc vertical direction

[0164] Hf horizontal direction

[0165] Vf vertical direction

[0166] Vt vertical direction

[0167] Pf1 first pair

[0168] Pf2 second pair

[0169] dvf vertical distance

[0170] dhf horizontal distance

[0171] dhfa horizontal distance

[0172] dhfb horizontal distance

[0173] dhc horizontal distance

[0174] dhca horizontal distance

[0175] dhcb horizontal width

[0176] du first oblique direction

[0177] dd second oblique direction.

Claims

1. A suspension device (1) for suspending at least one standing device (8) on a frame device (9) of a training device (10), said suspension device (1) comprising: At least one fixing device (2) for fixing to the frame device (9); At least one connecting device (3) is provided for connection to the standing device (8); and At least one flexible device (4, 4a) is used to elastically connect the fixed device (2) to the connecting device (3); The elastic device (4, 4a) extends obliquely between the fixing device (2) and the connecting device (3) to form at least one first oblique portion (4u) extending along a first oblique direction (du) and at least one second oblique portion (4d) extending along a second oblique direction (dd) different from the first oblique direction (du). The fixing device (2) includes at least one first fixing element (5) and at least one second fixing element (6). The fixing device (2) and the connecting device (3) are connected to each other via a first fixing element (5) and a second fixing element (6) of the fixing device (2) and the at least one elastic device. Wherein, the first fixing element (5) and the second fixing element (6) are arranged in an alternating manner with respect to the vertical direction (Vf) of the fixing device (2), or wherein the first fixing element (5) and the second fixing element (6) are arranged in a non-alternating manner with respect to the vertical direction (Vf) of the fixing device (2), and (i) wherein the fixing device (2) includes at least one additional first fixing element (5a), wherein the first fixing element (5) and the additional first fixing element (5a) are arranged alternately with respect to the horizontal direction (Hf) of the fixing device (2), and / or wherein the first fixing element (5) and the additional first fixing element (5a) are arranged in a non-alternating manner with respect to the vertical direction (Vf) of the fixing device (2), and / or (ii) wherein the fixing device (2) includes at least one additional second fixing element (6a), wherein the second fixing element (6) and the additional second fixing element (6a) are arranged alternately with respect to the horizontal direction (Hf) of the fixing device (2), and / or wherein the second fixing element (6) and the additional second fixing element (6a) are arranged in a non-alternating manner with respect to the vertical direction (Vf) of the fixing device (2).

2. The suspension device (1) according to claim 1, wherein, The first fixing element (5) and the second fixing element (6) are arranged in an alternating manner with respect to each other in the horizontal direction (Hf) extending from the vertical direction (Vf) of the fixing device (2) relative to the fixing device (2).

3. The suspension device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The connecting device (3) includes at least one first connecting element (7) and at least one second connecting element (7a). Wherein, the first connecting element (7) and the second connecting element (7a) are arranged in an alternating manner with respect to the horizontal direction (Hc) of the connecting device (3), and / or The first connecting element (7) and the second connecting element (7a) are arranged in a staggered or non-staggered manner relative to the vertical direction (Vc) of the connecting device (3) extending perpendicular to the horizontal direction (Hc) of the connecting device (3).

4. The suspension device (1) according to claim 3, wherein, The elastic device (4, 4a) is connected to the first fixing element (5) and / or the other first fixing element (5a).

5. The suspension device (1) according to claim 3 further includes at least one additional elastic device (4b, 4c), wherein, The additional elastic devices (4b, 4c) are connected to the second fixing element (6) and / or the additional second fixing element (6a).

6. The suspension device (1) according to claim 1 or 2, wherein, The first fixing element (5) and / or the other first fixing element (5a) and / or the second fixing element (6) and / or the other second fixing element (6a) have a hook shape.

7. The suspension device (1) according to claim 3, wherein, The first connecting element (7) and / or the second connecting element (7a) have the shape of a rod.

8. The suspension device (1) according to claim 4, wherein, The elastic device (4, 4a) is connected to the first connecting element (7).

9. The suspension device (1) according to claim 5, wherein, The additional flexible devices (4b, 4c) are connected to the second connecting element (7a).

10. The suspension device (1) according to claim 6, wherein, The elastic device (4, 4a) and / or the additional elastic device (4b, 4c) are hooked into one or more of the hooks.

11. The suspension device (1) according to claim 7, wherein, The elastic device (4, 4a) and / or the additional elastic device (4b, 4c) surround one or more of the rod.

12. A training device (10) comprising at least one standing device (8), a frame device (9) and at least one suspension device (1) according to claim 1 or 2.

13. The training device (10) according to claim 12, wherein, At least in the unused state of the training equipment (10), the standing device (8) and the suspension device (1) are arranged in a common plane (PHt), and / or In the unused state of the training device (10), the elastic device (4, 4a) extends obliquely between the connecting device (3) and the fixing device (2) to form at least one first oblique portion (4u) and at least one second oblique portion (4d).

14. The training device (10) according to claim 13, wherein, The first inclined portion (4u) extends upward relative to the horizontal plane (PHt) of the training device (10) between the connecting device (3) and the fixing device (2), and / or The second inclined portion (4d) extends downward relative to the horizontal plane (PHt) of the training device (10) between the connecting device (3) and the fixing device (2).

15. The use of at least one suspension device (1) according to claim 1 or 2 for suspending at least one standing device (8) on the frame device (9) of the training device (10).

16. A method for suspending at least one standing device (8) on a frame device (9) of a training device (10), the method comprising the steps of: Provide at least one suspension device (1) according to claim 1 or 2; Secure the at least one fixing device (2) to the frame device (9); Connect the at least one connecting device (3) to the at least one standing device (8); and The at least one fixed device (2) is connected to the at least one connecting device (3) via the at least one flexible device (4, 4a).

17. A method for producing a suspension device (1) for suspending at least one standing device (8) on a frame device (9) of a training device (10), the method comprising the steps of: At least one fixing device (2) is provided for fixing to the frame device (9); Provide at least one connection device (3) for connection to the standing device (8); and At least one flexible device (4, 4a) is provided for elastically connecting the fixed device (2) to the connecting device (3); The elastic device (4, 4a) extends obliquely between the fixing device (2) and the connecting device (3) to form at least one first oblique portion (4u) extending along a first oblique direction (du) and at least one second oblique portion (4d) extending along a second oblique direction (dd) different from the first oblique direction (du). The fixing device (2) includes at least one first fixing element (5) and at least one second fixing element (6). The fixing device (2) and the connecting device (3) are connected to each other via a first fixing element (5) and a second fixing element (6) of the fixing device (2) and the at least one elastic device. Wherein, the first fixing element (5) and the second fixing element (6) are arranged in an alternating manner with respect to the vertical direction (Vf) of the fixing device (2), or wherein the first fixing element (5) and the second fixing element (6) are arranged in a non-alternating manner with respect to the vertical direction (Vf) of the fixing device (2), and (i) wherein the fixing device (2) includes at least one additional first fixing element (5a), wherein the first fixing element (5) and the additional first fixing element (5a) are arranged alternately with respect to the horizontal direction (Hf) of the fixing device (2), and / or wherein the first fixing element (5) and the additional first fixing element (5a) are arranged in a non-alternating manner with respect to the vertical direction (Vf) of the fixing device (2), and / or (ii) wherein the fixing device (2) includes at least one additional second fixing element (6a), wherein the second fixing element (6) and the additional second fixing element (6a) are arranged alternately with respect to the horizontal direction (Hf) of the fixing device (2), and / or wherein the second fixing element (6) and the additional second fixing element (6a) are arranged in a non-alternating manner with respect to the vertical direction (Vf) of the fixing device (2).

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