Device for training the pelvic floor muscles

Abstract

A training device (9) is provided for training a body part, in particular the gluteal muscles, the hip muscles or the pelvic muscles or the arm muscles, of a user, the training device comprising a compression force receiver (1) which is deformable under the impact of muscle force and which has a pressure chamber (10) containing a gel-like, liquid or gaseous medium, a base (2) which can be supported on a support surface and which serves to hold the compression force receiver (1), and at least one sensor (51), for example a pressure sensor or a force sensor, with which the medium is in contact and the pressure of which in the pressure chamber (10) can be measured. According to the invention, the compression force receiver (1) comprises an elastically deformable first receiver part (11) and a second receiver part (12), which are connected to one another in a form-fitting, force-fitting or integral manner; the first receiver part (11) comprises a wall system (15) for receiving the muscle force and delimiting the pressure chamber (10) at the top and at least partially on the sides; the second receiver part (12) comprises a bottom unit (16) which delimits the underside of the pressure chamber (10) and which adjoins the wall system (15); the second receiver part (12) has a lower elasticity than the first receiver part (11), preferably parallel to the direction of action of the muscle force; and the second receiver part (12) is releasably, form-fittingly or force-fittingly or integrally connected to the base (2).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a device for training pelvic floor muscles and possibly other body parts, such as arm and hand muscles. Background Technology

[0002] The pelvic floor is the lower closure of the lesser pelvis. It consists of three layers of muscle, with only narrow openings for the intestines, urinary tract, and reproductive organs. From inside to outside: the pelvic diaphragm, the strongest and largest layer; the urogenital diaphragm; trapezoidal muscular plates covered on both sides by strong connective tissue; and the external sphincter layer, which includes various muscles that form the outer pelvic floor. These three muscle layers are arranged vertically in a fan shape and interconnected at several points by muscle fibers and fascia.

[0003] Therefore, the muscular system described is essential for physical condition and many bodily functions, as well as posture and health, and should be kept in good condition through physical exercise.

[0004] US2010262049A1 discloses a pelvic floor training device for stimulating pelvic floor muscles, including a tubular compressive force receiver that is deformable within the hip of a human body via a muscular system that actuates the pelvic floor muscles. The tubular pressure vessel consists of a fluid-filled, sealed, elastic cylinder.

[0005] The force applied to the tubular compressive force receiver can be detected by a sensor, allowing for monitoring of the current training and training progress. A pressure sensor is mounted on one end face of the tubular compressive force receiver, through which muscle contractions can be recorded.

[0006] The drawback of this device is that the tubular compressive force receiver inserted into the seat makes it difficult to optimally train the relevant parts of the user's body. The body part to be trained only comes into contact with the tubular compressive force receiver in a relatively small area, so on the one hand, only a small portion of muscle tissue comes into contact with the compressive force receiver and is trained, and on the other hand, unwanted pressure points are created.

[0007] Another drawback is that the training equipment is not easy to clean and may not meet the hygiene requirements of users. Liquids and dust can spread along the tubular compressive force receiver and seep into subsequent cracks or crevices, and can only be cleaned again with considerable effort after the tubular compressive force receiver has been disassembled.

[0008] US2015273270A1 discloses a pelvic floor training device having a seat connectable to a compression receiver comprising a longitudinally extending hollow body with an interior. The interior of the hollow body is provided with a medium adapted to transmit pressure applied by a user to the compression receiver. The hollow body includes a first fixed end and a second fixed end, spaced apart from each other by a spacer element and connected to each other by a flexible outer sheath defining a closed internal space. The medium, the spacer element, and a pressure or force measuring device are arranged within the internal space, by which pressure applied to the medium by the outer shell can be measured. This training device is complex to manufacture and difficult to adapt to user needs. The two end portions must be manufactured separately with considerable effort and then attached to the outer shell in a correspondingly complex process. The spacer element must then be inserted into the internal space, which is then filled with the medium and tightly sealed.

[0009] US2007142191A1 discloses a pelvic floor training device with a modular compressive force receiver that can be inserted into and held within a shell-like body, such that the compressive force receiver with tapered end pieces can only expand in one direction. The tapered end pieces act on a pressure sensor via a pressure distributor and a pressure conductor, the pressure sensor emitting an electrical signal that depends on the pressure generated when a force is applied to the compressive force receiver.

[0010] Therefore, this pelvic floor training device comprises several interacting parts that must always maintain proper contact with each other. Consequently, these parts must be manufactured separately at a corresponding cost and then interconnected. A pressure receiver is inserted into a shell-like body, which is then inserted into a base plate. Subsequently, a housing is attached to the base plate, within which a pressure sensor is arranged. The pressure sensor is positioned to ensure proper contact with the tapered end of the pressure receiver via a pressure distributor and pressure conductor.

[0011] Therefore, the force transmission from the user's body to the pressure sensor is gradual and indirect, occurring through several interacting parts. Pressure is transmitted to the shell-like body and from there to the compression receiver, which, through deformation and deflection of its tapered end piece, transmits the pressure to the pressure sensor via a pressure distributor and pressure conductor. This multiple transfer of pressure from one part of the device to another not only leads to a complex system but also to inaccurate measurements. The pressure sensor does not record the force required to deform the shell-like body. Therefore, the deflection of the tapered end piece of the compression receiver is disproportionate to the force applied by the user to the shell-like body. It should be noted that the flexible compression receiver can also expand in other directions.

[0012] The parts of the device used to transmit force also typically wear out, which is why training equipment is prone to repairs.

[0013] Furthermore, this equipment requires extensive cleaning, especially when removing dirt from between its parts. In such cases, the training equipment must be disassembled, and then each component must be cleaned. Dirt particles accumulate inside the shell-like body and are difficult to remove. Summary of the Invention

[0014] Therefore, the present invention is based on the objective of creating an improved training device for pelvic floor training.

[0015] The training equipment should be designed to be simple so that it can be manufactured at low cost and be durable so that it requires no maintenance.

[0016] Training equipment should be able to be thoroughly cleaned with minimal effort and in a very short time, thus ensuring hygiene during training operations at all times. Especially in training centers, the equipment should be accessible to several people for short periods, and they should be able to clean it within seconds of leaving the equipment.

[0017] The training equipment should work precisely so that the training results can be accurately recorded and not altered.

[0018] Training equipment should allow for improved interaction between the body part to be trained and the compressive force receptors, so that all components of the muscular system can be effectively trained. Therefore, training equipment should achieve better training results.

[0019] Training equipment should preferably be individually tailored to the needs of each user. The equipment should be designed to accommodate users with significant differences in body size using simple methods.

[0020] Even after prolonged training with the equipment, there should be no painful pressure points. Therefore, the training equipment should provide a pleasant training experience in order to be widely used.

[0021] In addition, training equipment should be suitable for training other body parts, especially arm and hand muscles.

[0022] The training equipment should also be suitable for training other parts of the body, especially the muscles in the arms and hands.

[0023] The solution to this task is achieved using the training device according to claim 1. Advantageous embodiments of the invention are defined in the other claims.

[0024] The training device is used to train body parts of female or male users, particularly the gluteal muscles, gluteal muscles, pelvic muscles, or arm muscles. The training device includes: at least one compressive force receiver that is deformable under the action of muscle force and includes a pressure chamber in which a gel-like, liquid, or gaseous medium is provided; a base that, on one hand, can be supported on a support surface and on the other hand, is used to hold the compressive force receiver; and at least one sensor, such as a pressure sensor or force sensor, in contact with the medium, and the pressure of the medium in the pressure chamber can be measured by the sensor.

[0025] According to the present invention, the compression force receiver includes an elastically deformable first receiver portion and a second receiver portion, which are connected to each other in a form-fitting, force-fitting, or integral manner; the first receiver portion includes a wall system for receiving muscle force and defining a pressure chamber at the top and at least part of the sides; the second receiver portion includes a bottom unit that closes the lower side of the pressure chamber and is adjacent to the wall system; the second receiver portion has lower elasticity than the first receiver portion and is preferably parallel to the direction of the muscle force; and the second receiver portion is releasably, form-fittingly, force-fittingly, or integrally connected to a substrate.

[0026] The pressure receiver can be manufactured integrally, or it can consist of two or more device parts corresponding to or different from the first and second receiver parts. For example, the first device part can be provided only as a cover for the pressure chamber and implemented within the second device part. Thus, the second device part can form at least a portion of the second receiver part and the first receiver part. Therefore, the first and second receiver parts are defined as the pressure receiver completed after the device parts are assembled, which is preferably form-fitted and joined together, for example by tenon and groove connection, and in fact ultimately forms a single unit in this state.

[0027] The first receiver portion mainly comprises a wall system having two sidewalls for receiving muscle force. These two sidewalls extend upward toward each other and are joined together at their upper ends. The opposing sidewalls of the wall system subjected to muscle force may extend toward each other at the front and / or rear, and are preferably joined together. Alternatively, the two sidewalls may be connected to a front wall at the front and / or to a rear wall at the rear, preferably joined together. In this way, advantageous shapes, such as circular or elliptical, can be achieved, which are preferably adapted to the user's anatomy.

[0028] The size and flexibility of the wall system can advantageously adapt to the user's body structure or the body part to be trained, thereby improving the interaction between muscle tissue and pressure sensors, and thus improving training effectiveness. Using the training device of this invention, elastic and large-area connections between pressure sensors and user body parts are possible, allowing even mothers experiencing pelvic floor muscle pain after childbirth to perform pelvic floor training. Therefore, even after prolonged training, painful pressure points can be avoided.

[0029] The advantage of the training device of the present invention is that it can more accurately and preferably selectively detect the contraction or relaxation (also known as relaxation) of individual muscles or muscle groups, thereby enabling biofeedback training of these muscles by means of the training device of the present invention, measuring the contraction behavior of the muscles during training, and then strengthening these muscles and improving their responsiveness through training.

[0030] The training device of this invention is applicable not only to the pelvic floor muscles but also to the trunk muscles. The trunk muscles form a supporting bra and include the deep back muscles at the back of the trunk and the deep transverse abdominis muscles at the front. All the mentioned muscle groups can be beneficially affected by the training device, with the greatest impact on the pelvic floor muscles.

[0031] The training device can also be used to strengthen hand and arm muscles by compressing the force sensor with only one hand or by using both hands at a time.

[0032] In a preferred embodiment, the wall system is individually adapted to the user or manufactured or customized for the user. For this purpose, for example, a portrait of the user's buttocks can be acquired and measured. The measured dimensions can then be applied in the same or at least approximately to the manufacture of the wall system. Furthermore, it can be provided that the elasticity of the sidewalls is not uniform but adapts to the user's needs. In this case, the curve can be defined considering an individual user or a group of users.

[0033] Alternatively or additionally, the first receiver portion may be provided with structural elements, preferably made of metal or plastic, which are disposed in outwardly open or closed receiving openings, pockets, rings, recesses, or receiving slots on the receiver portion. Therefore, the reinforcing portion can be integrated into the training device, particularly into the compressive force receiver or base, or can be attached to or secured to its exterior.

[0034] Therefore, the size adaptation of the first receiver section or wall system, as well as local or point reinforcement (if necessary), can be optionally performed by the user as needed. Additionally, an auxiliary chamber filled with a medium can be provided.

[0035] In a preferred embodiment, the wall system includes at least one intermediate wall that divides the pressure chamber into sub-chambers, which are separated from each other along a longitudinal or transverse axis. The sub-chambers can be connected to each other through openings in the intermediate wall, allowing them to be collectively filled with a medium through transfer openings. Alternatively, two or more sub-chambers can be completely separated from each other, and each sub-chamber can be filled with a medium separately through a separate transfer opening. Assuming the sub-chambers are separated from each other by an intermediate wall perpendicular to the longitudinal axis, the user can adjust their sitting posture along the longitudinal axis to apply pressure to a first or second sub-chamber, preferably with different elasticity. For example, during warm-up or after fatigue, changing the sitting posture can apply pressure to the more elastic chamber portion.

[0036] In a preferred embodiment, two or more compressibility force receivers having the same or different compressibility may also be arranged coaxially one after another, and preferably connected to each other by a common base. The user can then select a suitable compressibility force receiver for training.

[0037] The compressive force receiver and its associated or connectable substrate can be manufactured with an advantageous design featuring a continuous surface free of cracks and fissures. This allows for designs that are particularly beneficial in terms of aesthetics, training, and maintenance.

[0038] Therefore, properly designed training equipment can be thoroughly cleaned with minimal effort so that it can be reused immediately after use. Cracks, fissures, or unevenness can be advantageously avoided, preventing the accumulation of dust and liquids.

[0039] The second receiver section serves two purposes: stabilizing the wall system and ensuring a stable connection to the substrate. The second receiver section and / or the substrate can also be used to adjust the height of the compression receiver. Furthermore, the second receiver section and / or the substrate can be additionally reinforced.

[0040] For example, the second receiver portion and / or base is provided with outwardly closed or outwardly open openings or recesses, such as receiver slots, into which reinforcing or spacer elements can be inserted to stabilize the second receiver portion and / or base or alter its vertical extension. Therefore, the second receiver portion and / or base is preferably resiliently expandable in the vertical direction, allowing for height adjustment over a relatively wide range, and the training device can be advantageously adapted to users of different body sizes.

[0041] The pressure chamber of the compression receiver can be selectively filled with a suitable medium. For this purpose, the bottom unit of the wall system or the second receiver section has a transmission opening, preferably equipped with an inlet valve through which the medium can be introduced into the pressure chamber.

[0042] In a preferred embodiment, the following is provided:

[0043] a) Sensor, or

[0044] b) A sensor with relevant electronic circuitry and a communication module for wireless or wired communication, or

[0045] c) Sensors with relevant electronic circuitry and communication modules for wireless or wired communication, as well as a battery, or

[0046] d) A sensor with relevant electronic circuitry and a communication module for wireless or wired communication, and with a rechargeable battery and a charging coil;

[0047] The sensor can be located inside or outside the pressure chamber. The electronic circuitry can be arranged on a fixed or flexible printed circuit board.

[0048] If the sensor and potentially related equipment are located within the pressure chamber, the sensor is in direct or indirect contact with the medium within the pressure chamber. If the sensor and potentially related equipment are located outside the pressure chamber, the sensor is in direct or indirect contact with the medium outside the pressure chamber, which is led out of the pressure chamber via connecting channels, connecting lines, conduits, and / or hoses (if applicable), which can have any cross-section. Related equipment includes, for example, associated electronic circuitry, such as amplifier circuitry, and / or communication modules and / or power modules for wireless or wired communication, such as charging coils, batteries, accumulators, power supplies, etc.

[0049] The wall system or bottom unit of the second receiver section preferably has at least one connection opening through which a connecting wire is guided to a sensor inside or at the edge of the pressure chamber, or through which a connecting channel, connecting pipe, or connecting hose is guided to a sensor outside the pressure chamber. At least one transmission opening can also serve as a connection opening through which the medium is pre-introduced into the pressure chamber. Alternatively, a valve can be inserted into the transmission opening, through which a pressure sensor is integrated.

[0050] If a sensor with electronic circuitry and a battery is arranged inside the pressure chamber, the battery is preferably charged via a charging coil that can be inductively connected to a charger.

[0051] In a preferred embodiment, at least one temperature sensor is further provided to measure the temperature of the medium and / or the temperature of the wall system. The results of the muscle strength measurement can then be corrected for the temperature measurement.

[0052] In a particularly preferred embodiment, the base is designed as a seat, either integrally connected to a seat element or detachably connected in a form-fitting manner. The seat or seat element is preferably symmetrical and preferably has a saddle shape.

[0053] Preferably, the seat element has a receiver channel along its central axis, which extends straight or obliquely, and a base with a compressive force receiver can be inserted into the receiver channel. Preferably, the base is held in the receiver channel in a form-fitting, movable, and lockable manner.

[0054] The materials chosen for manufacturing the training equipment ensure that each part of the equipment possesses the required strength or elasticity. The first and second receiver sections are made of the same or different materials. Similarly, the second receiver section and the base are made of the same or different materials. If different materials are used, the elasticity of the wall system and the strength of the second receiver section and the base can be adapted through material selection, dimensional determination, and / or the insertion of reinforcing elements. If the same material is used, the elasticity of the wall system and the strength of the second receiver section and the base are determined through dimensional determination and / or the insertion of reinforcing elements.

[0055] The first receiver portion or corresponding device portion is preferably made of a first elastomer, such as silicone or rubber. The second receiver portion is preferably made of a second elastomer, such as silicone, rubber, or plastic (e.g., polycarbonate). The substrate is preferably made of a third elastomer, such as silicone, rubber, or polycarbonate.

[0056] The training device of the present invention can be used by women or men, with female users particularly benefiting from the training. Attached Figure Description

[0057] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. It can be seen from this that:

[0058] Figure 1a A training device 9 is shown having a compression receiver 1 and a base 2. The compression receiver 1 is integrally manufactured or consists of a first device part 111 and a second device part 121, and includes a first receiver part 11 and a second receiver part 12 surrounding a pressure chamber. The lower side of the base 2 rests on a support surface, and the upper side of the base 2 is connected to the second receiver part 12.

[0059] Figure 1b Another preferred embodiment is shown. Figure 1a Training equipment 9;

[0060] Figure 1c It shows Figure 1a An exploded view of the training device 9, the exploded view including a cross section through the second device portion 121, the second device portion including the second receiver portion 12 and a portion of the first receiver portion 11;

[0061] Figure 1d It shows Figure 1aA vertical cross-sectional view of training equipment 9 along its longitudinal axis;

[0062] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1d The training device 9, the reinforcing element 4 is inserted into the longitudinal opening 120 of the second receiver part 12;

[0063] Figure 3a Another preferred embodiment is shown. Figure 1a The training equipment has a base 2 that has been extended to form a seat;

[0064] Figure 3b It shows Figure 3a Exploded view of training equipment 9;

[0065] Figure 4 It shows Figure 1a A quarter-section view of the training device 9 in the figure shows a connection opening 102 in the second receiver section 12, which is connected to the sensors 51, 52 via a connection tube 50.

[0066] Figure 5a It shows Figure 1a The cross-section of the training device 9, in this preferred embodiment, the training device 9 has a pressure chamber, which is divided into two sub-chambers 10A and 10B by an intermediate wall 154;

[0067] Figure 5b It shows Figure 5a The compression receiver 1 of the training device 9 has a longitudinal section at the front and a cross section at the rear of a first device part 111. The first device part 111 has connecting lines 50A and 50B, which are connected to associated sub-chambers 10A and 10B on one side and to associated sensors 51A and 51B on the other side.

[0068] Figure 6a It shows having, for example, according to Figure 2 The training device 9 consists of two compression force receivers 1X and 1Y, which are coaxially aligned with each other.

[0069] Figure 6b It shows Figure 5a Vertical longitudinal section view of the training equipment;

[0070] Figure 7a It shows that according to Figure 1a The training device 9 of the present invention has a preferably designed base 2 that can be shape-fitted and anchored in the seat element 3;

[0071] Figure 7b It shows Figure 7aVertical longitudinal section view of seat element 3; and

[0072] Figure 7c The insertion was shown Figure 7a The training device 9 of the present invention is in the seat element 3. Detailed Implementation

[0073] Figure 1a The training device 9 according to the invention is shown, which is suitable for training body parts of the user, particularly the gluteal muscles, gluteal muscles, pelvic muscles, or arm muscles.

[0074] The training device 9 includes a compressive force receiver 1, which is deformable under the influence of muscle force and is integrally manufactured or composed of a first device part 111 and a second device part 121. The compressive force receiver 1 includes a first receiver part 11 and a second receiver part 12, and the lower side of the compressive force receiver is connected to the base 2.

[0075] exist Figure 1a In the diagram, a first dashed line s1 is drawn along the compression receiver 1, separating the first receiver portion 11 and the second receiver portion 12 of the compression receiver 1. A second dashed line s2 shows the connecting line between the first device portion 111 and the second device portion 121, which, if the compression receiver is not integrally formed, constitute the compression receiver 1. Therefore, the first dashed line s1 relates to the separation of the parts of the compression receiver 1 that have different functions and characteristics. On the other hand, the second dashed line s2 relates to the assembly or manufacture of the compression receiver 1, which may optionally be a single piece or composed of several device portions. In a preferred embodiment, the dashed lines s1 and s2 may also be uniformly overlapping. In this case, receiver portions 11 and 12 precisely correspond to device portions 111 and 121.

[0076] For example, Figure 4 As shown, the first receiver portion 11 and the second receiver portion 12, which may be the first device portion 111 and the second device portion 112, surround the pressure chamber 10, into which a gel-like, liquid, or gaseous medium is filled. The first receiver portion 11 and the second receiver portion 12 are integrally connected to each other in the region of the first dashed line s1. The second line s2 shows the connecting line between the first and second device portions 111 and 121, which are form-fitted and connected to each other by adhesive force.

[0077] For measuring the pressure of the medium, a measuring sensor 51 is provided, which is arranged on the lower side of the pressure chamber 10 and optionally connected wirelessly or wiredly to a computer system 90, such as a tablet computer or mobile phone, via a measuring line 99. On the computer system 90, the measurement data is recorded and analyzed, thereby providing feedback to the user. The measuring sensor 51 is arranged on an electronic circuit board 55, on which a temperature sensor 52 may also be arranged to measure the temperature of the medium.

[0078] The first receiver portion 11 of the compression force receiver 1 is elastically deformable under the impact of the user's muscles and includes a wall system 15 for absorbing muscle force, the wall system 15 defining a pressure chamber 10 at the top and sides.

[0079] The second receiver portion 12, which is form-fitted and / or force-fittedly connected to the base 2, includes a bottom unit 16 that defines the lower side of the pressure chamber 10 and connects upwardly to the wall system 15. The second receiver portion 12 preferably has lower elasticity than the first receiver portion 11 in the direction parallel to the action of muscle force.

[0080] Figure 1a The training device 9 is shown to be compact and has a surface free of grooves and cracks. The compression receiver 1 is not identifiable from the outside. Therefore, the training device 9 can be manufactured with an advantageous design and shape that optimally conforms to the user's human body structure. Furthermore, the training device 9 can be thoroughly cleaned in seconds, thus ensuring hygiene even in cases of intensive use by several users.

[0081] Figure 1a The force (arrow F) is shown to be applied specifically to the longer, opposite sidewall 152 of the wall system 15. The first device portion 111 is preferably made of a particularly elastic material and / or has thin walls, so that the first receiver portion 11 or the upper side of the wall system 15 best conforms to the user's body structure and always ensures optimal contact with all muscle groups.

[0082] Figure 1b An example of another preferred embodiment is shown. Figure 1a The training device 9 includes a compression receiver 1 that extends along a curve at the front to the base 2. Therefore, the compression receiver 1 can be shaped as needed to achieve a desired aesthetic or functional effect or to be adapted to the user's anatomical structure.

[0083] Figure 1c Shown in exploded view Figure 1aThe training device 9, in the exploded view, includes a cross-section through a second device portion 121, which includes a second receiver portion 12 and a portion of a first receiver portion 11, which is covered by a first device portion 111, forming the remainder of the first receiver portion 11. The interconnected first and second device portions 111, 121 enclose a pressure chamber 10, which can only be accessed through a transmission opening 101.

[0084] The second device portion 121 has a circumferential groove 1210 on its upper side for receiving a circumferential tongue disposed on the lower side of the first device portion 111. Thus, a form-fitting connection is formed, preferably sealed and secured by an adhesive. Of course, other types of connections can also be used, preferably with an advantageous molded portion.

[0085] Valve 6 is inserted into transmission opening 101 through which gaseous, liquid, or gel-like media are introduced into pressure chamber 10. Preferably, valve 6 integrates a sensor or pressure sensor 51 suitable for measuring media pressure. Pressure sensor 51 is also symbolically shown, disposed inside pressure chamber 10 in direct contact with the media, connected to or integrated into valve 6 via a media pipeline outside pressure chamber 10.

[0086] In a preferred embodiment, the pressure sensor 51, which includes associated electronics, preferably comprises at least one processor and a communication module, such as a Bluetooth module, integrated into the pressure chamber 10. The medium provided in the pressure chamber 10, such as oil or gas, is therefore well compatible with the corresponding module. However, if interaction with the medium is to be avoided, the electronic module can be encapsulated.

[0087] The second device portion 121 includes a stable bottom unit 16 of the pressure chamber 10, thus forming a second receiver portion 12 that remains virtually undeformed under muscle force during exercise. The second receiver portion 12 or bottom unit 16 of the second device portion 121 has a shaping element 128 on its underside, which can be form-fitted to a shaping element 28 on the upper side of the base 2. An exemplary dovetail-shaped shaping element 128 can be inserted into a complementary shaping element 28 of the base 2.

[0088] The first receiver portion 11 or wall system 15 of the compression force receiver 1 is mounted on the bottom unit 16 of the second receiver portion 12. The wall system 15 includes portions of the first device portion 111 and the second device portion 121, and in particular the side wall 152 of the wall system 15 is configured to absorb muscle force and is integrally formed on the bottom unit 16.

[0089] Due to the properties of the material, particularly the relatively small wall thickness of the sidewall 152 compared to the thickness of the bottom unit 16, the wall system 15 is relatively easy to deform, at least when a muscular force is applied perpendicular to the sidewall 152, so that it maintains its shape essentially by the counter-pressure of the medium, which is preferably measured continuously.

[0090] Figure 1c The diagram also shows a sidewall 152 provided with one or more receiving openings 110 into which a structural element 41 can be inserted for reinforcing, shaping, or sizing the wall system 15. The structural element 41, schematically shown, can be used to stabilize and / or widen the corresponding sidewall 152.

[0091] Therefore, the user can effortlessly adapt the training device 9 to her current needs. For example, at the beginning of a training period, high flexibility of the sidewalls 152 may be required. After the muscular system has been strengthened due to intensive training, the user may want a less flexible sidewall system 15, which can be achieved by inserting structural elements 41.

[0092] If the wall system 15 is too narrow at the start of training, structural element 41 can be used to increase the thickness or strength of the sidewalls 152. Therefore, structural element 41 can be advantageously used to determine the size of the compressive force receiver 1.

[0093] In a preferred embodiment, a lockable receiving opening 110 is provided, into which a medium, such as the medium of the pressure chamber 10, can be introduced. The receiving opening 110 is configured as an auxiliary chamber into which air can be injected, for example, by an air pump. Thus, the user can pump air into the auxiliary chamber 110 and then allow the air to escape through the valve 6 until the wall system 15 reaches the desired size. Even with one or two symmetrically arranged auxiliary chambers 110, the size of the wall system 15 can be significantly altered. Particularly advantageously, the auxiliary chamber 110 can be located within the first device portion 111. Gaseous, liquid, or gel-like media can be introduced into the auxiliary chamber 110 through a transfer opening 1110, preferably equipped with the valve 6, to alter the size of the first device portion 111 and adapt the upper region of the pressure receiver 1 to the user's anatomical structure.

[0094] In a preferred embodiment, pressure can also be measured in at least one auxiliary chamber 110. On the one hand, this allows for examination of selected dimensions of the wall system 15. On the other hand, different effects on the wall system 15 can be measured individually. In particular, forces acting vertically on the wall system 15 from above can be measured in the auxiliary chamber 110, optionally located in the first device portion 111. Measurements of these vertical forces make it possible to determine whether the user has adopted a typical posture. Furthermore, the measurement and evaluation of forces acting laterally on the sidewalls 152 can be corrected for the vertical forces. If a larger force is applied from above to the compression receiver, the pressure in the pressure chamber 10 can increase without any muscle force being applied to the sidewalls 152.

[0095] The described choice of design for altering the compression receiver 1 further confirms the fundamental advantages of the invention.

[0096] Figure 1d It shows Figure 1a The training device 9 has a vertical section along its longitudinal axis, in which valve 6 is removed from the transmission opening 101.

[0097] Figure 2 It shows Figure 1d The training device 9 includes a wall system 15 having a front wall 151 and a rear wall 153 connected to side walls 152. The front wall is thicker than the side walls 152, and the side walls 152 are slightly thinner than the rear wall 153. The front wall 151, the rear wall 153, and the side walls 152 together form a dome-shaped wall system 15, which is closed on its lower side by a bottom unit 16 of a second receiver portion 12 or a second device portion 121.

[0098] In the bottom unit 16, a reinforcing element 4 is inserted into the longitudinal opening 120 of the second receiver portion 12. The stability of the second receiver portion 12 or the bottom unit 16 can be significantly increased by inserting the rod-shaped reinforcing element 4. Furthermore, the compression receiver 1 can be raised accordingly by inserting one or more reinforcing elements 4 into the second receiver portion 12 or the bottom unit 16. At the rear, the reinforcing element 4 is provided with a head member 41, which stabilizes the rear wall 153 and optionally covers it. The head member is shown in dashed lines as a plate 41, which is optionally connected to the rear wall 153.

[0099] After the reinforcing element 4 is removed, the bottom unit 16 and the rear wall 153 shrink by the amount of the reinforcing element 4.

[0100] Figure 2The wall system 15 is also shown to include a transfer groove 1510 through which the forming element 100 (shown in dashed lines), optionally used to form the pressure chamber 10, can be removed after the pressure receiver 1 has been manufactured. For example, using an expanded forming element 100, the forming element can be cut open and removed through the transfer groove 1510.

[0101] Figure 3a It shows Figure 1a Another preferred design of the training device 9 includes a base 2 extending to form a seat. A second receiver portion 12 provides a stable connection between the compressive force receiver 1 and the base 2, which has wings 25 projecting outwards on both sides to form a resilient seat base. A substrate 20 is disposed below the base 2 to ensure a non-slip connection between the base 2 and the support surface. The substrate 20 is, for example, a rubber or plastic sheet securely or detachably attached to the base 2.

[0102] Figure 3b It shows Figure 3a An exploded view of training equipment 9.

[0103] As mentioned above Figure 4 A quarter section is shown. Figure 1a In the training device 9, a connection opening 102 can be seen in the second receiver section 12, which is connected to sensors 51 and 52 via a connecting tube 50. Alternatively, a connection channel can be provided instead of the connecting tube 50, which is molded into the compression receiver 1, for example, molded into the bottom unit 16.

[0104] Sensors 51 and 52 can be mounted on a circuit board 55, which also provides additional electronic components and a possible rechargeable battery or power supply. For example, a transmitter module is provided, by means of which measurements are wirelessly transmitted to a computer system 90. For example, a Bluetooth connection is automatically established between the training device 9 and the computer system 90.

[0105] like Figure 4 As shown, the base 2 can be flush with or partially overlap the underside of the pressure receiver 1. In an alternative embodiment, the base 2 covers the bottom unit 16 and part of the wall system 15 with a lip 21. Alternatively or additionally, the bottom unit 16 can also cover the front and / or rear of the pressure receiver 1 with wall elements 22. With the aid of these optional elements, the pressure receiver 1 can be suitably held and / or stabilized. Therefore, the pressure receiver 1 can only be form-fitted to the base 2 in this manner.

[0106] The base 2 and the optional additional parts 21 and 22 shown in sectional view are shown with the same shaded lines.

[0107] Figure 5a It shows Figure 1a In this preferred embodiment, the training device 9 has a cross-section comprising a pressure chamber divided into two sub-chambers 10A and 10B by an intermediate wall 154. The two sub-chambers 10A and 10B can be connected to each other through an opening in the intermediate wall 154, or can be completely separated from each other. The intermediate wall 154 stabilizes the compressive force receiver 1 relative to a vertically acting force from above without reducing the elasticity of the compressive force receiver 1 relative to a lateral force.

[0108] Figure 5b It shows Figure 5a The training device 9 has a compression force receiver 1 with a longitudinal section at the rear and a cross section at the front of the first device part 111. Connecting lines 50A and 50B are connected on one side to an associated sub-chamber 10A or 10B, and on the other side to associated sensors 51A and 51B. With the aid of sensors 51A and 51B, asymmetrical impacts on the compression force receiver 1 can be measured, and corresponding corrective measures can be initiated. The user can be advised to correct their posture and evenly activate their muscles.

[0109] Figure 6a It shows having, for example, according to Figure 2 The training device 9 comprises two compressive force receivers 1X and 1Y, which are coaxially aligned with each other. The compressive force receivers 1X and 1Y preferably have different characteristics, allowing training to be performed using either the first or second compressive force receiver 1X or 1Y as needed. For example, the first compressive force receiver 1X is more flexible than the second compressive force receiver 1Y. The two compressive force receivers 1X and 1Y may also have different sizes or be adapted to target specific muscle groups.

[0110] Figure 6b Shown in vertical longitudinal section Figure 5a The training equipment has independent pressure chambers 10X and 10Y, each of which is equipped with valve 6 and sensors 51X and 51Y.

[0111] Figure 7a As shown Figure 1aThe training device 9 of the present invention, as shown, has a preferably designed base 2 that can be form-fitted and anchored in a seat element 3. The seat element 3 has a saddle shape and a receiver channel 30 is provided along its longitudinal axis, into which the training device 9 is inserted and properly positioned. The base 2 of the compression receiver 1 has grooves 27 on both sides, into which relatively oriented wing elements 37 disposed in the receiver channel 30 can engage. An optional grille 38 is provided on the underside of the receiver channel 30, corresponding to a pawl on the underside of the base 2. Once the user sits on the compression receiver 9, locking elements 28, 38 engage with each other and lock the compression receiver in the corresponding position. By reducing the applied weight, the compression receiver 1 can be released from the lock 38 and moved and fixed again. Preferably, the receiver channel 30 is inclined, such that the height of the training device 9 also changes with the displacement of the training device 9.

[0112] Figure 7b Shown in vertical longitudinal section Figure 7a The seat element 3 has a grille 38 and a wing element 37.

[0113] Figure 7c The insertion was shown Figure 7a The training device 9 of the present invention is in the seat element 3.

[0114] Figure 7a The training device 9 is also shown to be suitable for training hand or arm muscles. The compression receiver 1 can be compressed with one hand or between both hands to strengthen the muscles of the hand or arm.

Claims

1. A training device (9) for training a user's pelvic floor muscles, comprising: A compressive force receptor (1) is deformable under the action of muscle force and includes a pressure chamber (10) in which a gel-like, liquid, or gaseous medium is provided. The base (2) can be supported on the support surface on one hand, and is used to hold the compressive force receiver (1) on the other hand. At least one sensor (51), at least one sensor (51) is a pressure sensor, the medium is in direct contact with the sensor (51), and the pressure of the medium in the pressure chamber (10) can be measured by the sensor (51), characterized in that, The compression receiver (1) includes an elastically deformable first receiver portion (11) and a second receiver portion (12), the first receiver portion (11) and the second receiver portion (12) being connected to each other in a form-fitting, force-fitting or integral manner, and the first receiver portion (11) and the second receiver portion (12) surrounding a pressure chamber containing a medium; The first receiver portion (11) includes a wall system (15) for receiving muscle force and defining a pressure chamber (10) at the top and at least partially on the sides. The second receiver section (12) includes a bottom unit (16) that defines the lower side of the pressure chamber (10) and is adjacent to the wall system (15). The second receiver section (12) has lower elasticity than the first receiver section (11); and The second receiver portion (12) is releasably, shape-fittingly, force-fittingly, or integrally connected to the substrate (2).

2. The training device (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wall system (15) includes two sidewalls (152) for receiving muscle force, the two sidewalls (152) extending upward toward each other and integrally connected to each other at their upper ends.

3. The training device (9) according to claim 2, characterized in that, a) Two sidewalls (152), extending toward and connecting with each other at the front and / or rear; or b) The two sidewalls (152) are connected to the front wall (153) at the front and / or to the rear wall (151) at the rear.

4. The training device (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The two sidewalls (152) have a uniform or non-uniform thickness over the entire area, and / or the wall system (15) is customized according to the user's requirements.

5. The training device (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wall system (15) or bottom unit (16) has at least one transmission opening (101) through which the medium can be introduced into the pressure chamber (10), wherein the transmission opening (101) also serves as a connection opening (102) for sensors (51, 51A, 51B).

6. The training device (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The sensor (51) is located outside or inside the pressure chamber (10).

7. The training device (9) according to claim 6, characterized in that, The sensor (51) is in direct contact with the medium inside the pressure chamber (10).

8. The training device (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The wall system (15) includes at least one intermediate wall (154), the pressure chamber (10) is divided into sub-chambers (10A, 10B) by the intermediate wall, the sub-chambers are interconnected by openings through which the medium can pass, and the sub-chambers are collectively filled with the medium through transfer ports (101, 202); or The wall system (15) has at least one intermediate wall (154) which is divided into separate sub-chambers (10A, 10B) via the intermediate wall pressure chamber (10), and each sub-chamber (10A, 10B) is filled with a medium through a transfer port (101, 102).

9. The training device (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first receiver portion (11) has at least one receiving opening (110) that is closed or open to the outside, and at least one structural element (41) is capable of being inserted into the receiving opening.

10. The training device (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The second receiver portion (12) has at least one receiving opening (120) that is closed or open to the outside, and at least one reinforcing element (4) is capable of being inserted into the receiving opening.

11. The training device (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that, At least two compressive force receivers (1A, 1B) having the same compressibility or different compressibility are connected to each other by a common substrate (2).

12. The training device (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The base (2) is designed as a seat, or the base (2) is integrally connected to the seat element (3) or is detachably connected in a shape-fitting manner.

13. The training device (9) according to claim 12, characterized in that, The seat element (3) has a receiver channel (30) along its central axis, the receiver channel (30) extending straight or at an angle, and a base (2) having a compressive receiver (1) is able to be inserted into the receiver channel (30), and the base (2) is shaped fitably, movablely and lockably held in the receiver channel (30).

14. The training device (9) according to any one of claims 1-13, characterized in that, The first receiver portion (11) and the second receiver portion (12) are made of the same material or different materials, and / or the second receiver portion (12) and the substrate (2) are made of the same material or different materials.

15. The training device (9) according to claim 1, characterized in that, The first receiver portion (11) is made of a first elastomer, and / or The second receiver portion (12) is made of a second elastomer, and / or The substrate (2) is made of a third elastomer.

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