Sports equipment

Abstract

The sports equipment of the present invention has a grip portion that is gently bent forward at the upper end of a long rod, and a stirrup portion for inserting a foot or a shoe at the lower end, and a connecting portion formed of sewn cloth is provided between a band-shaped covering portion of the stirrup portion that covers the back, side, and bottom of the foot or shoe and a connecting portion with the rod. When landing and leaving the ground, even if the rod is tilted relative to the ground, the covering portion of the foot or shoe can maintain a position parallel to the ground, and the distance between the end of the foot or shoe and the rod is maintained, so that when landing, the rod will not collide with the foot from above and cause injury, and training can be safe.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a tool for training and supporting the exercise of coordinating the movements of the hand and foot on the same side of the body (hereinafter referred to as "same-side movement"). Background Art

[0002] In Japan, where the aging population is becoming increasingly serious, in order to enable the elderly to lead healthy and active lives, it is hoped that improvements in walking ability, mobility to freely carry out life activities or daily activities, health status, and mental and psychological improvements such as a sense of purpose and enjoyment in life will be achieved.

[0003] As one of the training methods to achieve qualitative improvement in such physical and mental lifestyle behaviors, "QOM training" is proposed in non-patent document 1. Here, QOM is the abbreviation of Quality of Motion, which means the quality of movement. The purpose of "QOM training" is to smoothly perform all movements related to daily life activities such as improvement of walking movements. Its characteristics are mainly based on the training of the nervous system to improve the body's operational functions in whole-body movements. In this "QOM training", a same-side movement called "core stretching / walking" is proposed to move the knee and hip of the outstretched leg forward.

[0004] Non-patent document 1 discusses the effect of preventing brain aging by stimulating the motor circuit of the same-side action by using the same-side action of moving the leg, knee, and hip forward at the same time. In addition, it is discussed that by training the same-side action, the hip muscles can be trained, thereby preventing the weakening of walking ability accompanying aging.

[0005] Non-patent document 2 states that in order to master this "core stretching / walking", it is good to first practice the Nanba step. The so-called Nanba step is widely known in ancient martial arts, and is a same-side movement in which the right hand, right leg, and right hip move forward at the same time, and then the left hand, left leg, and left hip move forward, that is, the hands and feet on the same side of the body move at the same time.

[0006] Various training apparatuses developed for training ipsilateral action are recorded in non-patent literature 1, but these training apparatuses are expensive, and a certain width of place is necessary for setting, and it is not easy to set. In addition, when infectious diseases etc. are popular and cannot go out, such facility training cannot be utilized.

[0007] On the other hand, as an amusement device for performing same-side movements like Namba, there have been stilts. Stilts are located at a position where the platform for placing the feet is higher than the ground, making it difficult to maintain balance, and there is a risk of falling for the elderly or novices.

[0008] The invention described in Patent Document 1 provides a foot attachment at the front end of a walking cane, so that a person with weak legs can use the strength of his arms to lift the cane and his feet at the same time to assist walking.

[0009] The invention described in Patent Document 1 is not suitable for training ipsilateral movements. For example, when lifting the foot with the strength of the arm, the foot is directly under the cane, so when landing, there is a risk that the cane will hit the foot from the foot accessory and cause injury. In addition, if the foot accessory does not match the foot, there is a problem that the foot will fall off the foot accessory and training cannot be performed.

[0010] The invention described in Patent Document 2 provides a walking stick with one end in a ring-shaped structure, into which the foot is inserted, and the foot steps on and holds the ring-shaped end, thereby preventing the stick from falling and allowing both hands to be used freely.

[0011] The invention described in Patent Document 2 is also not suitable for training same-side movements. The looped end portion must have high rigidity to support the cane and cannot match feet of different sizes. Therefore, there are problems such as the foot falling off the looped end portion and being unable to train.

[0012] Prior art literature

[0013] Patent Literature

[0014] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2001-238711

[0015] Patent Document 2: Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 9-323

[0016] Non-patent literature

[0017] Non-patent literature 1: "Cognitive-behavioral QOM training to extend healthy life span" by Professor Kobayashi Kanmichi of the University of Tokyo, published by Kyorin Shoin, published on January 20, 2013

[0018] Non-patent document 2: "Creation of Sports Movements to Improve Running Performance" by Professor Kobayashi Kanmichi of the University of Tokyo, Publisher: Kyorin Shoin, Issue Date: November 22, 2001 Summary of the invention

[0019] Problems to be solved by the invention

[0020] The present invention provides a tool that can be used to train ipsilateral movements for improving walking ability in order for the elderly to lead a healthy and active life, without using large equipment, while relaxing at home and without placing a heavy burden on the body.

[0021] The invention provides a sports tool which can train ipsilateral movements and has a structure that is not easily damaged and can be used safely.

[0022] Means for solving problems

[0023] The sports equipment of the present invention has a gripping portion that is gently bent forward at the upper end of a long rod, and a stirrup portion that is inserted into a foot or a shoe at the lower end, and a connecting portion is provided between a strip-shaped covering portion of the stirrup portion that covers the back, side, and bottom of the foot or shoe and a connecting portion with the rod.

[0024] In the sports equipment of the present invention, the connecting portion is formed of sewn cloth.

[0025] In the sports equipment of the present invention, a hook and loop fastener is provided at the end of the strip-shaped covering portion of the stirrup portion that covers the back, side and bottom of the foot or shoe.

[0026] The sports equipment of the present invention has a buckle provided on the band-shaped covering part of the stirrup that covers the back, side and bottom of the foot or shoe. More specifically, the sports equipment is characterized in that the band-shaped covering part is composed of two covering belts connected by a buckle.

[0027] The sports equipment of the present invention has a gripping portion that is gently bent forward at the upper end of a long rod, and a stirrup portion that is inserted into a foot or a shoe at the lower end, and a buffer portion is provided on the inner side of a band-shaped covering portion of the stirrup that covers the back, side, and bottom of the foot or the shoe.

[0028] The sports equipment of the present invention has a gripping portion that is gently bent forward at the upper end of a long rod, and a stirrup portion that is inserted into a foot or a shoe at the lower end. A joint that engages with a through hole formed in the stirrup portion is connected to the rod, so that the rod can rotate relative to the stirrup portion.

[0029] Effects of the Invention

[0030] The sports equipment of the present invention has a connecting part structure provided between the band-shaped covering part of the stirrup part covering the back, side and bottom of the foot or shoe and the connecting part with the rod, so that the covering part of the foot or shoe and the connecting part with the rod can move independently through the connecting part, and when the foot or shoe lands on the ground or leaves the ground, even if the rod is placed obliquely relative to the ground, the covering part of the foot or shoe can maintain a position parallel to the ground, so that stable and comfortable training can be achieved. In addition, the distance between the end of the foot or shoe and the rod is maintained through the connecting part, so when landing, the rod will not collide with the foot from above and cause injury, so that safe training can be achieved.

[0031] In the sports equipment of the present invention, the connecting part of the stirrup is formed by sewing cloth, so that the covering part of the foot or shoe and the connecting part with the rod can move independently by twisting the connecting part. In addition, by sewing the cloth of the connecting part in an overlapping manner, appropriate strength can be obtained, and even if there is intense exercise, the connecting part will not bend, and the distance between the end of the foot or shoe and the rod can be maintained, so that safe training can be achieved.

[0032] The sports equipment of the present invention has Velcro at the end of the strip-shaped covering portion of the stirrup that covers the back, sides, and bottom of the foot or shoe. Therefore, regardless of the size difference of the foot or shoe, the foot or shoe can be fixed to the stirrup. Therefore, even if intense exercise is performed, the foot or shoe will not fall off the stirrup, and training can be safe.

[0033] The sports equipment of the present invention has a buckle provided on the strip-shaped covering portion of the stirrup that covers the back, sides and bottom of the foot or shoe, and is characterized in that the strip-shaped covering portion is composed of two covering belts connected by the buckle, which can easily fix the foot or shoe tightly to the stirrup.

[0034] The sports equipment of the present invention has a buffer portion provided on the inner side of the strip-shaped covering portion of the stirrup that covers the back, sides and bottom of the foot, so that no gap is generated in the arch portion of the foot and the stirrup can cover the foot. Therefore, when in use, the foot will not rotate or shift in the covering portion, and training can be comfortable and safe.

[0035] In the sports equipment of the present invention, in the connection part between the stirrup and the rod, a joint engaged with a through hole formed in the stirrup is connected to the rod, whereby the rod can rotate left and right relative to the stirrup, so when the foot or shoe is stepped forward, backward, left or right, the direction of the hand and arm can be kept constant while training. The mechanism of rotating the rod relative to the stirrup can be realized by a simple structure, so it is difficult to be damaged even in intense exercise, and training can be safe. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 It is an overall perspective view of a pair of left and right sporting equipment showing a first example of the mode for implementing the present invention.

[0037] Figure 2 It is a figure which shows the usage state of this sporting equipment.

[0038] Figure 3 It is a perspective view showing the stirrup structure of the present sports equipment.

[0039] Figure 4 1 is a diagram showing the stirrup structure of the present sports equipment, that is, Figure 3 Cross-sectional view along line AA.

[0040] Figure 5 This is a plan view of the bottom of the stirrup of the present sports equipment as seen from above.

[0041] Figure 6 It is a perspective view showing a stirrup structure of a second embodiment of the mode for carrying out the present invention.

[0042] Figure 7 2 is a diagram showing a stirrup structure of a second embodiment of the present invention, that is, Figure 5Cross-sectional view of line BB.

[0043] Figure 8 It is a diagram showing a use state of a stirrup according to a second embodiment of the mode for carrying out the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] Figure 1 This is an overall perspective view of a pair of left and right sports equipment of a first example of a method for implementing the present invention. The upper end of a hollow tube rod 1 made of polyvinyl chloride is gently bent forward to form a grip portion 2 whose upper end is covered by a grip cover made of elastic polyurethane. A stirrup portion 3 for inserting a foot or a shoe is provided at the lower end of the rod. The total length of the sports equipment of the present invention is about 100 cm to 140 cm.

[0045] Figure 2 This is a diagram showing the state of use of the sports equipment of the present invention when it is used for walking training. Below, using this diagram, a training method for same-side walking performed using the sports equipment in a barefoot or sock-wearing state indoors is described. When wearing the sports equipment, for safety reasons, wear it while sitting on a chair. Place the sports equipment so that the rod 1 is located outside the foot, and insert the left and right feet into the left and right stirrups 3, respectively. Use the Velcro 10 provided at the end of the covering belt 7 of the stirrup to cover the foot without a gap. Stand up while holding the grip 2 with each left and right hand.

[0046] From this state, if the right foot is stepped forward, the right hand is also forcibly extended forward together with the right foot because the stirrup 3 and the grip 2 are connected by the rod 1. Then, if the left foot is stepped forward, the left hand is also extended forward together with the left foot. By alternately repeating this action, the same side type walking movement can be trained. Thus, the basic action of the motor neural circuit for forming the same side action described in non-patent document 1 can be trained.

[0047] Furthermore, when the right hand and right foot are stepped forward with great force using the sports equipment, the right hip is rotated and pushed forward. Similarly, when the left foot is stepped forward with great force, the left hip is rotated and pushed forward. In this way, when the sports equipment is used, the same-side action of linking the foot, knee, and hip on the same side as described in Non-Patent Document 1 can be performed, and the strabismus muscles used in walking exercise can be trained, maintained, and strengthened.

[0048] The rod 1 of the sports equipment of the present invention is a hollow tube made of polyvinyl chloride with an outer diameter of 18 mm and an inner diameter of 13 mm. When force is applied to the rod from the front, back, left and right directions, the rod bends, thereby alleviating the impact on the feet and knees when they come into contact with the rod due to a fall, etc.

[0049] In addition, the upper end of the rod 1 is bent forward into an elliptical arc shape, and the front end is parallel to the ground. Therefore, if the upper end of the rod is grasped by hand, the direction of the base of the thumb is the same as the direction of the arm, and the arm is in a state of stretching forward. In addition, if the middle part of the rod is grasped by hand, the base of the thumb is in a straight line with the arm, which is the same as the state of a general walking stick. The front end of the rod is a shape with a gradually changing curvature, so by grasping the rod at a wrist angle that suits one's own part, it is possible to train comfortably and effectively.

[0050] Furthermore, since the surface of the grip portion 2 is coated with an elastic material such as polyurethane resin, the touch of the hand gripping the grip portion 2 provides appropriate stimulation to the brain, thereby enhancing the effect of training.

[0051] Figure 3 It is a perspective view of the stirrup 3 of the present sports equipment.

[0052] also, Figure 4 The stirrup 3 of the sports equipment is along Figure 3 The stirrup 3 is a cross-sectional view taken along the line AA. The stirrup 3 is composed of the following parts: a covering portion 4, which is composed of covering bands 7a and 7b that cover the back, side, and bottom of the foot in a band-like manner; a connecting portion 5, which carries a joint 9 connected to the rod 1; and a connecting portion 6, which is provided between the covering portion 4 and the connecting portion 5.

[0053] Figure 5 This is a top view of the bottom of the stirrup of the sports equipment as viewed from above. In the bottom of the stirrup 3, the covering part 4, the connecting part 5, and the connecting part 6 all use the same cloth as the covering belt 7, and the cloth with a length of 170 mm, a width of 44 mm, and a thickness of 1 mm is overlapped and sewn in two layers. The lengths of the covering part 4, the connecting part 5, and the connecting part 6 are 110 mm, 50 mm, and 10 mm, respectively, and each part is cut into a rectangular shape like the sewing part 13.

[0054] Velcro 10 is provided at the end of the strip-shaped covering belt 7 covering the back, side and bottom of the foot or shoe at the stirrup part. Therefore, regardless of the size difference of the foot or shoe, the covering belt 7 covers the foot or shoe without gap. Therefore, even if the foot or shoe is exercised vigorously, it will not fall off the stirrup, and training can be safe.

[0055] When the foot or shoe touches the ground or leaves the ground, the connecting part 6 becomes twisted. Therefore, when the rod 1 is tilted about 45 degrees relative to the ground, the covering belt 7 will not strongly press the foot and can maintain a position parallel to the ground, so that training can be comfortable and stable.

[0056] The connecting part 6 has sufficient strength due to the overlapping sewn cloth, and will not bend even if exercising vigorously, and the distance between the end of the foot or shoe and the rod is maintained. Therefore, when landing, the foot and the rod 1 will touch the ground almost at the same time, and the rod 1 will not collide with the foot from above and cause injury, so training can be safe.

[0057] Connecting portion 6, except the cloth of sewing, uses materials such as elastic rubber which is little and has elasticity, and also has the same effect. In addition, for example, under the situation of rigid materials such as using wood, think that as long as there is connecting portion 5 that can rotate with respect to cladding portion 4, will obtain the same effect.

[0058] The thickness of the bottom portion of the cover belt 7 is as thin as about 2 mm, so even if the sports equipment of the present invention is used barefoot, the user can train comfortably without being particularly concerned about the step between the cover belt and the floor.

[0059] A cushioning portion 11 formed by overlapping and sewing cloths is provided on the inner side of the covering belt 7 in contact with the arch of the foot, so that no gap is generated in the arch of the foot, the covering belt 7 matches the foot, the wearing feeling is improved, and the foot does not rotate or deviate in the covering belt 4 during use, so training can be comfortable and safe. In addition, by providing the cushioning portion 11, the stimulation to the arch of the foot is transmitted to the brain, which can improve the effect of training.

[0060] It is considered that the same effect can be obtained when the cushioning portion 11 is made of a material having elasticity such as sponge instead of the sewn cloth.

[0061] The joint 9 provided at the connection portion 5 between the stirrup 3 and the rod 1 is a structure in which a cylinder with a diameter of 12.9 mm and a height of 27 mm is coaxially formed as an integral part on a disk with a diameter of 26 mm and a height of 3 mm. The outer diameter of the cylindrical portion at the upper part of the joint 9 is set to be 0.1 mm smaller than the inner diameter of the rod 1 of 13 mm so that the rod 1 can be inserted. The joint 9 is made of ABS (a copolymerized synthetic resin using acrylonitrile, butadiene, and styrene) resin by 3D modeling.

[0062] After the joint 9 is covered from above with a covering belt 7 having a through hole 8 of 14 mm in diameter through which only the cylindrical portion of the upper portion of the joint 9 passes, the covering belt at the bottom of the stirrup 3 and the covering belt covering the upper portion of the joint 9 are sewn together to form a structure in which the joint 9 is fitted inside the covering belt 7. The joint 9 is not connected to the covering belt 7 and can rotate freely on the covering belt 7. A buttonhole 12 is formed in the through hole 8 formed in the covering belt 7 to prevent the cloth near the through hole of the covering belt 7 from being torn and the joint 9 from falling off from the covering belt 7.

[0063] After the joint 9 is coated with adhesive on the upper cylindrical portion, the rod 1 is inserted and bonded. In this way, the joint 9 and the rod 1 are integrated, and a mechanism for left-right rotation relative to the stirrup 3 can be realized. Therefore, even if the foot inserted into the stirrup 3 is stepped in various directions such as the front-back direction, the lateral direction, and the oblique front direction, it is possible to train while keeping the wrist in a certain direction. In addition, by providing such a rotating mechanism at the connection portion between the rod 1 and the stirrup 3, the sports equipment has a simple structure, has high durability, and can reduce manufacturing costs.

[0064] The joint 9 is hard and unbreakable, and the same effect can be obtained by using other resins other than ABS, such as POM (polyacetal / polyoxymethylene) or PETG (ethylene glycol-modified polyethylene terephthalate), if the material has high adhesion to the rod. In addition, the same effect can be obtained by using other manufacturing methods such as cutting method.

[0065] Figure 6 2 is a diagram showing a stirrup portion of a second embodiment of a walking training device for implementing the present invention. Figure 7 It is along Figure 6 The cross-sectional view of the BB line. The structure in which the band-shaped covering belts 7a and 7b that cover the back, side and bottom of the foot or shoe of the stirrup 3 are connected by the buckle 14. The covering belts 7a and 7b are folded back via the buckle, and the covering belt 7b is sewed at the stitching part 15. The covering belt 7a on one side is also folded back via the buckle 14, and is combined by the hook and loop fastener 10 at a position where the foot or shoe can be tightly fixed to the stirrup. Each covering belt 7a and 7b are connected by the buckle 14, so that the directions of the covering belts on both sides are automatically matched. Therefore, when fixing the foot or shoe to the stirrup 3, the covering belt 7a is pulled with one hand and fixed by the hook and loop fastener 10, thereby making it easy to tightly fix the foot or shoe to the stirrup 3. The stitching part 15 and the hook and loop fastener 10 can be located in either 7a or 7b, and can be appropriately configured in either one.

[0066] This sports equipment can not only be used for walking exercise, for example, can be used for various body exercises such as more violent exercise, radio gymnastics, etc. such as tensioning exercise, jumping, dancing of health. In addition, it is not limited to indoor use, and can be used outdoors.

[0067] Industrial applicability

[0068] This exercise equipment provides an equipment that allows elderly people or beginners to safely perform ipsilateral exercises while simply enjoying and relaxing at home without going to special facilities. As a result, it can be expected that the elderly can maintain and improve their walking ability and live a healthy, independent and meaningful life. By using this exercise equipment, it can be expected that a happy and prosperous aging society can be realized by further expanding and popularizing ipsilateral movement exercises.

[0069] Reference numerals list

[0070] 1 rod

[0071] 2 Grip

[0072] 3 Stirrup

[0073] 4. The covering part of the stirrup

[0074] 5. The connection between the stirrup and the rod

[0075] 6. Stirrup connection

[0076] 7. Wrapping tape

[0077] 7a Covering tape on the outside of the foot

[0078] 7b Covering on the inside of the foot near the pole

[0079] 8Through holes in the covering tape

[0080] 9 Connectors

[0081] 10 Velcro for wrapping tape

[0082] 11. Buffering part of stirrup

[0083] 12 Buttonholes

[0084] 13 Main sewing parts of the stirrup bottom

[0085] 14 Buckle for covered belt

[0086] 15 Seam of covering tape

Claims

1. A sports equipment, characterized in that: A gripping portion that is gently bent forward is provided at the upper end of a long rod, and a stirrup portion for inserting a foot or a shoe is provided at the lower end. A joint that engages with a through hole formed in the stirrup portion is connected to the rod so that the rod can rotate relative to the stirrup portion. A connecting portion is provided between a strip-shaped covering portion of the stirrup portion that covers the back, side, and bottom of the foot or shoe and a connecting portion to the rod. By twisting the connecting portion, the covering portion and the connecting portion to the rod can move independently of each other.

2. The sports equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The connecting portion is formed of sewn cloth.

3. The sports equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: Velcro is provided at the end of the strip-shaped covering portion of the stirrup that covers the back, side and bottom of the foot or shoe.

4. The sports equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stirrup is composed of two covering straps connected by a buckle.

5. The sports equipment according to claim 1, wherein: A cushioning portion is provided inside a band-shaped covering portion of the stirrup that covers the back, side, and bottom of the foot or shoe.

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