Fitness health monitoring aid

Abstract

The application discloses a fitness health monitoring auxiliary instrument, which comprises a main rod, two connecting arms and two swing arms, the two connecting arms are arranged at the two ends of the column rod, the connecting arms are L-shaped, and the bending parts of the connecting arms are provided with arc fitting parts, the swing arms are rotationally matched with the connecting arms through pivots, an angle rotary encoder is arranged between the connecting arms and the swing arms, a storage battery and a control circuit board are arranged in the main rod, the storage battery and the angle rotary encoder are electrically connected with the control circuit board, a wiring channel is arranged in the connecting arms, a handle is arranged on the swing arm, the handle and the connecting arms are located at the two ends of the swing arm respectively, and the handle is perpendicular to the connecting arms. The device has the following beneficial effects: the angle rotary encoder is arranged, and the lifting amount and the time of each lifting exercise of an exerciser are monitored.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to the field of fitness assistive devices, and more particularly to a fitness and health monitoring assistive device. Background Technology

[0002] Forearm raises are a very common exercise. Many patients who have undergone forearm (or wrist) fracture surgery choose this exercise to strengthen their arms and promote recovery. Similarly, beginners in weightlifting or those trying to improve arm strength often use this method of raising objects with their forearms. Currently, the most common forearm raise exercise involves holding dumbbells of varying weights and swinging them. However, this method of holding dumbbells makes it impossible to record the amount of weight lifted each time or the interval between lifts. Summary of the Invention

[0003] To address the above-mentioned problems, this invention proposes a fitness and health monitoring aid.

[0004] The technical solution adopted in this invention is as follows:

[0005] A fitness and health monitoring aid includes a main rod, two connecting arms, and two swing arms. The two connecting arms are respectively located at both ends of the main rod. The connecting arms are L-shaped, and the bends of the connecting arms are provided with arc-shaped fitting parts. The swing arms are rotatably engaged with the connecting arms via a rotating shaft. An angle rotary encoder is provided between the connecting arms and the swing arms. A battery and a control circuit board are provided inside the main rod. The battery and the angle rotary encoder are electrically connected to the control circuit board. A wiring channel is provided inside the connecting arms. A grip is provided on the swing arms. The grip is located at both ends of the swing arms, and the grip is perpendicular to the connecting arms.

[0006] The method of using this fitness and health monitoring aid is as follows: First, the main rod is a hollow tubular main rod. The control circuit board and the battery are located inside the hollow tubular main rod. The rotating shaft connecting the swing arm and the connecting wall is itself part of the angle rotary encoder. When the swing arm rotates relative to the connecting arm, the angle rotary encoder can sense and record the amount of rotation of the swing arm relative to the connecting arm and the swing time. The speed during the swing can be calculated based on the amount of swing and the swing time.

[0007] The method of using this fitness and health monitoring aid is as follows: First, place the entire device on the upper body of the exerciser, with the main rod on the back, the cervical spine close to the outer wall of the main rod, and the main rod roughly perpendicular to the cervical spine. The connecting arm is roughly L-shaped, with one end of the connecting arm connected to the main rod on the back, and the other end of the connecting arm connected to the swing arm on the side of the chest. The arc-shaped fitting part of the connecting arm at the bend is located at the scapula of the shoulder. When in use, the arc-shaped fitting part on the connecting arm is roughly close to the scapula, and the exerciser's hands hold the handle. Before starting the exercise, the swing arm is roughly level with the user's forearm, with the curved part of the connecting arm's bend fitting against the shoulder blade. The swing arm is then pushed forward and upward, and the swing angle is recorded by an angle rotary encoder. The time from the start of the swing to its stop is also recorded by the angle rotary encoder. This data records the amount of arm swing performed by the exerciser. Simultaneously, the control circuit board records the duration of each exercise session, the number of arm swings performed in a single session, and the speed of the arm swing during each session. This data allows for assessment of the exerciser's fitness level, which is particularly important for doctors to monitor the post-operative rehabilitation of fracture patients. Similarly, professional fitness coaches can use this data to understand the exerciser's progress. During exercise, faster lifting speeds and larger lifting angles indicate greater arm strength, and vice versa.

[0008] In summary, this auxiliary device, by setting up an angle rotary encoder, enables the monitoring of the lifting volume and time during each lifting exercise.

[0009] Optionally, it also includes a hand guard plate, which is disposed on the swing arm and is in the shape of a semi-circular ring, with the grip bar located inside the hand guard plate.

[0010] The purpose of the hand guard is twofold: firstly, to provide some protection for the hands; and secondly, when the exerciser (especially post-fracture surgery patients) is temporarily unable to grip the bar, the exerciser can use their hands to press against the hand guard to propel the swing arm.

[0011] Optionally, a patch pressure sensor is also included, which is disposed on the grip and electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0012] Specifically, the patch-type pressure sensor is used to sense the force with which the user grips the bar. Because patients who have undergone fracture surgery cannot exert force when gripping their arms for a period of time after surgery, and the grip strength gradually increases during the recovery process, the patch-type pressure sensor is set up so that the pressure applied by the user to the bar gradually increases with each exercise session as the recovery progresses. Therefore, this device is further equipped with a patch-type pressure sensor, and the change in the pressure value of the hand on the bar sensed by the patch-type pressure sensor is used to judge the recovery status of the patient's arm.

[0013] Optionally, it also includes a counterweight, one end of which is threaded, and one end of the grip is provided with a mating groove. The inner wall of the mating groove is threaded. The counterweight and the mating groove on the grip are mated together. The counterweight and the swing arm are located at opposite ends of the grip, and the weight of the counterweight is greater than the mass of the grip.

[0014] Because this equipment is mainly used for arm strength training for beginners in weightlifting and postoperative rehabilitation training for patients undergoing fracture surgery, additional weights are added to the grip bar. These weights can be selected according to the progress of the training.

[0015] The training process of this equipment is as follows: For beginners, relatively light weights can be selected because the exerciser is pushing the swing arm and lifting the bar upwards during the swing. This lifting process can exercise the strength of the entire forearm and upper arm. As the exerciser gradually recovers or the intensity of the exercise gradually increases, heavier weights can be gradually selected to gradually increase the weight the exerciser can lift.

[0016] Optionally, the counterweight is cylindrical, the grip is cylindrical, and the central axis of the counterweight coincides with the central axis of the grip.

[0017] The counterweight is cylindrical, the grip is cylindrical, and their central axes coincide, so the grip and counterweight form a single bar, which is more conducive to the exerciser's lifting training.

[0018] Optionally, an infrared temperature sensor is also included, which is directly or indirectly mounted on the swing arm, and the infrared temperature sensor is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0019] The infrared temperature sensor is installed on the hand guard plate, which has a cable tray for burying the cable connected to the infrared temperature sensor. After the cable is buried in the cable tray, the cable tray can be completely filled by applying silicone. The cable connected to the infrared temperature sensor is connected to the control circuit board after passing through the channel in the swing arm and the channel in the connecting arm.

[0020] Infrared temperature probes are used to monitor arm temperature. Since the temperature of a person's hands rises during exercise, this device is further equipped with infrared temperature probes to monitor the rate of arm temperature rise, thereby determining the intensity of the exercise.

[0021] Optionally, the connecting arm is provided with two limit stops, which are used to abut the swing arm.

[0022] The limit stops are the two extreme positions of the swing arm. When the swing arm swings to contact the two limit stops, the swing arm stops swinging or swings in the opposite direction to lift.

[0023] Optionally, the control circuit board is provided with a data cable interface, which is located at the opening of the rod wall of the main rod, and a rubber stopper is provided at the opening of the rod wall.

[0024] The data cable interface on the control circuit board has two functions: one is to charge the battery of the entire device through the data cable interface, and the other is to export the data stored in the control circuit board through the data cable interface. The data in the control circuit board can be imported into the computer every once in a while, so that doctors and other personnel can keep track of the exerciser's exercise status.

[0025] The beneficial effect of this invention is that by setting an angle rotary encoder, the lifting volume and time of each lifting exercise by the exerciser can be monitored. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a simplified structural diagram of a fitness and health monitoring aid.

[0027] Figure 2 This is the state of the fitness equipment before you start exercising;

[0028] Figure 3 This is the state during exercise using this fitness equipment.

[0029] The labels in the attached figures are as follows: 1. Main rod; 101. Data cable interface; 2. Rubber plug; 3. Connecting arm; 301. Arc fitting part; 302. Limit stop; 4. Angle rotary encoder; 5. Swing arm; 6. Hand guard plate; 7. Grip bar; 8. Counterweight; 9. Patch-type pressure sensor; 10. Infrared temperature probe. Detailed Implementation

[0030] The present invention will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0031] As attached Figure 1As shown, a fitness and health monitoring aid includes a main rod 1, two connecting arms 3, and two swing arms 5. The two connecting arms 3 are respectively located at both ends of the main rod. The connecting arms 3 are L-shaped, and the bend of the connecting arms 3 is provided with an arc-shaped fitting part 301. The swing arms 5 are rotatably engaged with the connecting arms 3 through a rotating shaft. An angle rotary encoder 4 is provided between the connecting arms 3 and the swing arms 5. A battery and a control circuit board are provided inside the main rod 1. The battery and the angle rotary encoder 4 are electrically connected to the control circuit board. A wiring channel is provided inside the connecting arms 3. A grip bar 7 is provided on the swing arms 5. The grip bar 7 and the connecting arms 3 are respectively located at both ends of the swing arms 5. The grip bar 7 is perpendicular to the connecting arms 3.

[0032] The method of using this fitness and health monitoring aid is as follows: First, the main rod 1 is a hollow tubular main rod 1. The control circuit board and the battery are located inside the hollow tubular main rod 1. The rotating shaft connecting the swing arm 5 and the connecting wall is itself part of the angle rotary encoder 4. When the swing arm 5 rotates relative to the connecting arm 3, the angle rotary encoder 4 can sense and record the amount of rotation of the swing arm 5 relative to the connecting arm 3 and the swing time. The speed during the swing can be calculated based on the amount of swing and the swing time.

[0033] The method of using this fitness and health monitoring aid is as follows: First, place the entire device on the upper body of the exerciser, with the main rod 1 positioned behind the back, the cervical spine pressed against the outer wall of the main rod 1, and the main rod 1 roughly perpendicular to the cervical spine. The connecting arm 3 is roughly L-shaped, with one end of the connecting arm 3 connected to the main rod 1 located on the back, and the other end of the connecting arm 3 connected to the swing arm 5 located on the side of the chest. The curved fitting part 301 at the bend of the connecting arm 3 is located at the scapula of the shoulder. During use, the curved fitting part 301 on the connecting arm 3 is roughly pressed against the scapula, and the exerciser's hand grips the handle 7. Before starting the exercise, the swing arm 5 is roughly level with the user's forearm (see attached image for this position). Figure 2 As shown in the diagram), the arc-shaped fitting part 301 at the bend of the connecting arm 3 is located on the scapula of the shoulder, and then the swing arm 5 is pushed to move forward and upward, and the swing arm 5 swings forward and upward (see Appendix for this state). Figure 3As shown in the diagram, the swing angle of the connecting arm 3 can be recorded by the angle rotary encoder 4, and the time from the start of the swing to the stop of the swing can also be recorded by the angle rotary encoder 4. This data can record the amount of swing of the exerciser's lifting arm 5. Simultaneously, the control circuit board can record the exercise time for each session, the number of swings of the lifting arm 5 in a single session, and the speed of the lifting arm 5 during each session. By recording this data, the exerciser's exercise status can be determined. This is particularly important for doctors to promptly monitor the postoperative rehabilitation of fracture surgery patients (it should be noted that the protective gear must be completely removed and medical imaging must show complete healing of the fracture site before exercise). Similarly, for ordinary fitness enthusiasts, professional fitness coaches can also use this data to understand the exerciser's progress. During exercise, the faster the lifting speed and the larger the lifting angle, the greater the exerciser's arm strength, and vice versa.

[0034] In summary, this auxiliary device, by setting up an angle rotary encoder 4, enables the monitoring of the lifting volume and time during each lifting exercise by the exerciser.

[0035] The main rod of this auxiliary device and the two connecting arms work together to form a roughly flat-bottomed U-shaped structure.

[0036] Specifically, in this type of auxiliary equipment, two connecting arms are installed on the main rod by means of threaded connection.

[0037] Specifically, in this embodiment, the selected angle rotary encoder 4 can be the TRD-2T500BF encoder from the Koyo brand.

[0038] As attached Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a hand guard plate 6, which is mounted on the swing arm 5. The hand guard plate 6 is semi-circular in shape, and the grip bar 7 is located inside the hand guard plate 6.

[0039] The function of the hand guard 6 is twofold: firstly, to provide some protection for the hands; and secondly, when the exerciser (especially post-fracture surgery patients) is temporarily unable to hold the bar 7, the exerciser can use their hands to press against the hand guard 6 to push the swing arm 5 to swing.

[0040] As attached Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a patch pressure sensor. The patch pressure sensor 9 is disposed on the grip 7 and is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0041] Specifically, the patch-type pressure sensor 9 is used to sense the force with which the user grips the handle 7. Because fracture surgery patients are unable to exert force with their arms when gripping for a period after surgery, and their grip strength gradually increases during recovery, the patch-type pressure sensor 9 is used. During each exercise session, as recovery progresses, the pressure applied to the handle 7 gradually increases. Therefore, this device further incorporates the patch-type pressure sensor 9 to assess the patient's arm recovery by detecting changes in the pressure value of the hand on the handle 7. This is especially important for patients whose surgery site is the wrist, as arm grip strength is a crucial indicator of their recovery progress. By observing changes in arm grip strength, lifting speed, and the weight that can be lifted, doctors can clearly observe these data changes and, in conjunction with medical imaging, assess the patient's arm recovery.

[0042] Specifically, in this embodiment, the patch pressure sensor 9 can be selected from the CM type sensor under the Lijing brand.

[0043] As attached Figure 1 As shown, it also includes a counterweight 8, one end of which is threaded, and one end of the grip 7 is provided with a mating groove. The inner wall of the mating groove is threaded. The counterweight 8 and the mating groove on the grip 7 are connected and mated together by the thread. The counterweight 8 and the swing arm 5 are located at the two ends of the grip 7 respectively. The weight of the counterweight 8 is greater than the mass of the grip 7.

[0044] Because this type of equipment is mainly used for arm strength training for beginners in weightlifting and postoperative rehabilitation training for patients undergoing fracture surgery, a counterweight 8 is further added to the grip bar 7. The counterweight 8 can be selected according to the progress of the training.

[0045] The training process of this equipment is as follows: For beginners, a relatively light weight block 8 can be selected because the exerciser is pushing the swing arm 5 and lifting the bar 7 upwards during the swing. This lifting process can exercise the strength of the entire forearm and upper arm. As the exerciser gradually recovers or the training intensity gradually increases, a heavier weight block 8 can be gradually selected to gradually increase the weight that the exerciser is pushing.

[0046] As attached Figure 1 As shown, the counterweight 8 is cylindrical, the handle 7 is cylindrical, and the central axis of the counterweight 8 coincides with the central axis of the handle 7.

[0047] The counterweight 8 is cylindrical, the grip bar 7 is cylindrical, and their central axes coincide. In this way, the grip bar 7 and the counterweight 8 form a whole bar, which is more conducive to the exerciser to perform pressing exercises.

[0048] Similarly, the weight of this equipment is mainly borne by the shoulders. Using a heavier counterweight (8) can increase the load-bearing capacity of the shoulders, thus training the shoulder's load-bearing capacity to some extent. When the counterweight is heavy, the main bar can also be tied and fixed to the suspended bar with straps, using the suspended and fixed bar to bear the weight.

[0049] When using this equipment for training, the entire pressing process is somewhat similar to lifting dumbbells. Compared to directly lifting dumbbells, this equipment allows the arms to gradually adapt during the training process, avoiding discomfort to the arms.

[0050] As attached Figure 1 As shown, it also includes an infrared temperature measuring head, which is directly or indirectly mounted on the swing arm 5, and the infrared temperature measuring probe 10 is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

[0051] Specifically, the infrared temperature probe 10 is installed on the hand guard plate 6. The hand guard plate 6 has a cable routing groove for burying the cable connected to the infrared temperature probe 10. After the cable is buried in the cable routing groove, the cable routing groove can be completely filled by applying silicone. The cable connected to the infrared temperature probe 10 is connected to the control circuit board after passing through the channel in the swing arm 5 and the channel in the connecting arm 3.

[0052] The infrared temperature probe 10 is used to monitor the temperature of the arm. Because the temperature of the patient's hand will rise when the exerciser is exercising, this device is further equipped with an infrared temperature probe 10 to monitor the rate of arm temperature rise. By monitoring the rate of arm temperature rise, the exercise intensity of the exerciser can be determined.

[0053] As attached Figure 1 As shown, the connecting arm 3 is provided with two limit stops 302, which are used to stop the swing arm 5.

[0054] The limit stops 302 represent the two extreme positions of the swing arm 5. When the swing arm 5 swings to contact the two limit stops 302, the swing arm 5 stops swinging or swings in the opposite direction to lift. Specifically, the two limit stops 302 limit the swing angle of the swing arm 5 to about 90 degrees.

[0055] As attached Figure 1 As shown, a data cable interface 101 is provided on the control circuit board. The data cable interface 101 is located at the opening of the rod wall of the main rod 1, and a rubber stopper 2 is provided at the opening of the rod wall.

[0056] The data cable interface 101 on the control circuit board serves two purposes: first, it charges the device's battery; second, it allows data stored on the control circuit board to be exported. This data can be imported into a computer periodically, enabling doctors and other personnel to monitor the exerciser's progress. It's important to note that the control circuit board does not have communication capabilities. Data recorded on the control circuit board must be imported into a computer (or other similar device) periodically (e.g., weekly) via data cable. While this requires frequent data transfer, the lack of communication functionality significantly reduces power consumption and complexity, eliminating the need for antennas and communication modules, thus greatly increasing reliability.

[0057] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of the present invention and does not limit the scope of patent protection of the present invention. Any equivalent modifications made based on the content of the present invention specification, whether directly or indirectly applied to other related technical fields, are similarly included within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A fitness health monitoring aid, characterized by, The device includes a main rod, two connecting arms, and two swing arms. The two connecting arms are respectively located at both ends of the main rod. The connecting arms are L-shaped and have an arc-shaped fitting part at the bend. The swing arms are rotatably engaged with the connecting arms via a rotating shaft. An angle rotary encoder is installed between the connecting arms and the swing arms. A battery and a control circuit board are installed inside the main rod. The battery and the angle rotary encoder are electrically connected to the control circuit board. A wiring channel is provided inside the connecting arms. A handle is provided on the swing arms. The handle and the connecting arms are respectively located at both ends of the swing arms. The handle is perpendicular to the connecting arms. The entire device is placed on the upper body of the exerciser, with the main bar located on the back, the cervical spine pressed against the outer wall of the main bar, and the main bar in a position perpendicular to the cervical spine. The end of the connecting arm that connects to the main bar is located on the back, while the end of the connecting arm that connects to the swing arm is located on the side of the chest. The curved part of the connecting arm at the bend is located at the scapula of the shoulder.

2. The fitness health monitoring aid of claim 1 wherein, It also includes a hand guard plate, which is disposed on the swing arm. The hand guard plate is semi-circular in shape, and the grip bar is located inside the hand guard plate.

3. The fitness health monitoring aid of claim 1 wherein, It also includes a patch pressure sensor, which is disposed on the grip and electrically connected to the control circuit board.

4. The fitness health monitoring aid of claim 1 wherein, It also includes a counterweight, one end of which is threaded, and one end of the grip is provided with a mating groove. The inner wall of the mating groove is threaded. The counterweight and the mating groove on the grip are mated together. The counterweight and the swing arm are located at opposite ends of the grip. The weight of the counterweight is greater than the mass of the grip.

5. The fitness health monitoring aid of claim 4 wherein, The counterweight is cylindrical, the grip is cylindrical, and the central axis of the counterweight coincides with the central axis of the grip.

6. The fitness health monitoring aid of claim 1 wherein, It also includes an infrared temperature measuring head, which is directly or indirectly mounted on the swing arm, and the infrared temperature measuring probe is electrically connected to the control circuit board.

7. The fitness health monitoring aid of claim 1 wherein, The connecting arm is provided with two limit stops, which are used to stop the swing arm.

8. The fitness health monitoring aid of claim 1 wherein, The control circuit board is equipped with a data cable interface, which is located at the opening of the main rod wall. A rubber stopper is provided at the opening of the main rod wall.

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