Body-building auxiliary pedal
By designing fitness-assisted foot pedals, the problem of limited speed and movement options on gym treadmills is solved. This achieves a stable center of gravity and distributed foot pressure, improving exercise safety and efficiency.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520091743.8
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-15
- Publication Date
- 2026-02-24
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-15
AI Technical Summary
Existing gym treadmills have simple programs, limited operating speeds and modes, and cannot be adjusted in real time. This leads to instability in the center of gravity, making it easy for exercisers to fall. Furthermore, prolonged walking can cause foot fatigue and injury.
Design a fitness assist foot pedal, including an exercise platform and an adaptive walking module. Through the combination of a magnetic field base, slider, connecting rod and foot pedal, it conforms to the human walking curve, maintains a stable center of gravity and distributes foot pressure, and uses a semiconductor wafer to monitor the movement status.
Maintaining a stable center of gravity while walking helps distribute pressure on the feet, prevents falls, improves exercise stability and efficiency, and allows for monitoring walking distance and calorie consumption.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of fitness equipment technology, specifically a fitness assist foot pedal. Background Technology
[0002] In the gym, many people choose to walk slowly on the treadmill to activate their body before strenuous exercise, or for beginners, to adapt to the intensity of exercise and improve their physical fitness.
[0003] However, most treadmills in gyms currently have simple programs and limited operating speeds and modes, making it impossible to adjust the speed and mode in real time for each user. Furthermore, walking on a treadmill can easily lead to instability, resulting in falls or injuries. Finally, after walking for a period of time, users' feet often become fatigued, causing increasing pressure and potentially damaging the feet. Utility Model Content
[0004] (a) Technical problems to be solved
[0005] To address the shortcomings of existing technologies, this invention provides a fitness assistive foot pedal that conforms to the human walking curve, maintaining a stable center of gravity during walking, making it easier for users to maintain balance, and effectively distributing foot pressure. This solves the problems of most gym treadmills having simple programs, limited operating speeds and modes, and an inability to adjust the speed and mode in real time for each user. Furthermore, walking on a treadmill can easily lead to instability, resulting in falls or injuries. Finally, after a period of walking, users' feet often become fatigued, leading to increased pressure and potential foot injuries.
[0006] (II) Technical Solution
[0007] To achieve the aforementioned goal of conforming to the human walking curve, maintaining a stable center of gravity during walking, making it easier for users to maintain balance, and effectively distributing foot pressure, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a fitness assist foot pedal, including an exercise platform, on which two adaptive walking modules are set, corresponding to the user's left and right feet respectively. Each adaptive walking module includes a magnetic field base, which is fixedly set on the exercise platform. A slider, a connecting rod one, a connecting rod two, and a foot pedal are sequentially arranged on the magnetic field base. The adaptive walking module is used to conform to the human walking curve and maintain the user's balance.
[0008] Preferably, the exercise platform is provided with two mounting slots, in which the magnetic field base of the adaptive walking module is fixedly installed, and a fitting block is fitted into the mounting slot.
[0009] Preferably, the slider is slidably mounted on the magnetic field base, one end of the slider is rotatably connected to a connecting rod, the other end of the connecting rod is rotatably connected to a connecting rod, and a foot pedal is fixedly mounted on the connecting rod.
[0010] Preferably, the foot pedal includes a forefoot support block, a ball of the foot support block, and a heel support block, which are sequentially hinged together. The bottom of the forefoot support block and the heel support block are respectively provided with self-adjusting components, and the bottom of the self-adjusting components is provided with inserts, which are fixedly mounted on the connecting rod.
[0011] Preferably, an adjustable telescopic rod is hinged to the front foot support block, and an ankle hoop is also hinged to one end of the adjustable telescopic rod.
[0012] Preferably, an adjustable telescopic rod 2 is hinged to each side of the foot support block, and one end of the adjustable telescopic rod 2 is detachably installed on both sides of the ankle hoop.
[0013] Preferably, the ankle brace has protruding fixing posts on both sides, and one end of the second adjusting telescopic rod has a fastening element that can be fastened to the fixing posts.
[0014] Preferably, the length of the adjustable telescopic rod can be automatically adjusted.
[0015] Preferably, the second adjustable telescopic rod can automatically adjust its length.
[0016] Preferably, a semiconductor wafer is embedded inside the foot support block.
[0017] (III) Beneficial Effects
[0018] Compared with the prior art, this utility model provides a fitness assist foot pedal with the following beneficial effects:
[0019] This fitness assistive foot pedal works in conjunction with an exercise platform and an adaptive walking module. First, the user needs to secure their feet in the foot pedal. To secure it, the fasteners on the second adjusting rod disengage from the fixing posts on both sides of the ankle clamp. The ankle clamp can then rotate upwards at a certain angle. The user places their foot through the ankle clamp, ensuring it reaches their ankle position. The entire foot then rests on the three support blocks, ensuring all parts of the foot align with the three support blocks. Finally, the fasteners on the second adjusting rod on both sides are fastened to the fixing posts on the left and right sides of the ankle clamp. The user's feet are now secured. The user can then stand and begin walking slowly. While the user is standing, the foot pedals adapt to and wrap around the user's foot contours. Specifically, as the user stands, their body weight is applied to the forefoot support block, ball of the foot support block, and heel support block, causing these blocks to sink downwards. At this time, the self-adjusting components at the bottom of the forefoot and heel support blocks extend outwards until they fit the user's foot length. Because the forefoot, ball of the foot, and heel support blocks are hinged together with the ball of the foot in the middle, and the forefoot and heel support blocks are pressed outwards and downwards, the ball of the foot support block conforms upwards to the arch of the foot. Simultaneously, as the forefoot, ball of the foot, and heel support blocks adapt to the bottom of the foot, the first and second adjusting rods automatically adjust their lengths to accommodate the length of the user's instep and sides. Once the user is fully standing, the foot pedals automatically and completely conform to the user's foot. This adaptation ensures that users can easily achieve maximum balance during every exercise session, making their workouts more stable, efficient, and providing foot support while distributing foot pressure.
[0020] When the user begins to walk, the slider, connecting rod one, connecting rod two, and foot pedal change position accordingly with the user's foot movements. Through the interconnection of multiple structures of the slider, connecting rod one, and connecting rod two, and by cascading multiple individual degrees of freedom, a multi-degree-of-freedom structure is formed, thus better adapting to the complex movement trajectory of the user's foot. During the user's walking, the semiconductor wafer in the foot support block cuts the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field base. When the semiconductor wafer moves in the magnetic field, a voltage difference is generated on both sides of the wafer. By measuring this voltage difference and combining it with known parameters of the current and magnetic field, the movement position and speed of the mechanism can be monitored and measured, thereby enabling the calculation of the walking distance and calorie consumption of the walking mechanism.
[0021] This achieves a fit to the human walking curve, maintaining a stable center of gravity throughout walking, making it easier for users to maintain balance and effectively distributing pressure on the feet. Attached Figure Description
[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of a fitness assist foot pedal structure according to the present invention;
[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fitness-assisting foot pedal adaptive walking module according to the present invention;
[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a fitness assist foot pedal according to the present invention;
[0025] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a fitness assist foot pedal in a stationary state according to the present invention;
[0026] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram of a fitness assist foot pedal with the left foot stationary and the right foot sliding backward, according to the present invention.
[0027] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of a fitness assist foot pedal of the present invention, showing the left foot raised and the right foot forward.
[0028] In the picture:
[0029] 1. Exercise platform; 11. Mounting slot; 12. Fitting block;
[0030] 2. Adaptive walking module; 21. Magnetic field base; 22. Slider; 23. Connecting rod one; 24. Connecting rod two; 25. Foot pedal; 251. Insert block; 252. Self-adjusting component; 253. Forefoot support block; 254. Foot support block; 255. Heel support block; 256. Adjustable telescopic rod one; 257. Ankle clamp; 2571. Fixing post; 258. Adjustable telescopic rod two; 2581. Fastener. Detailed Implementation
[0031] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0032] Please see Figure 1-6A fitness assistive foot pedal 25 includes an exercise platform 1, which serves as the base platform for the entire foot pedal 25, providing stable support to ensure the device remains stable during exercise. Two adaptive walking modules 2 are mounted on the exercise platform 1, corresponding to the user's left and right feet respectively. These modules adjust adaptively based on the user's walking movements to conform to the natural walking curve of the human body. Through intelligent adjustment, the adaptive walking modules 2 better fit the user's stride, reducing impact and discomfort during exercise, while also helping the user maintain balance and preventing falls. The adaptive walking module 2 includes a magnetic field base 21, which is fixedly mounted on the exercise platform 1. The magnetic field base 21 generates a magnetic field, providing a working environment for the subsequent semiconductor wafer. The generated magnetic field interacts with the semiconductor wafer, thereby enabling the monitoring of the movement status. Furthermore, the magnetic field base 21 also serves as a fixed base for other components. A slider 22, a first connecting rod 23, a second connecting rod 24, and a foot pedal 25 are sequentially mounted on the magnetic field base 21. The adaptive walking module 2 is used to conform to the human walking curve and maintain the user's balance.
[0033] The exercise platform 1 has two mounting slots 11, which provide a fixed mounting position for the magnetic field base 21 of the adaptive walking module 2. A fitting block 12 is fitted into the mounting slot 11 to close it and secure the magnetic field base 21. The fitting block 12 is designed with a size and shape that matches the mounting slot 11, closing it and ensuring the magnetic field base 21 is firmly fixed to the exercise platform 1. This not only prevents the magnetic field base 21 from loosening or falling off but also improves the overall neatness and aesthetics of the equipment.
[0034] The slider 22 is slidably mounted on the magnetic field base 21. The slider 22 can slide on the magnetic field base 21, achieving forward and backward displacement, corresponding to the forward and backward misalignment of the user's left and right feet when walking. One end of the connecting rod 23 is rotatably connected to the slider 22, and the other end of the connecting rod 23 is rotatably connected to the connecting rod 24. A foot pedal 25 is fixedly mounted on the connecting rod 24. This rotatable connection allows the connecting rod 23 to swing as the slider 22 slides, thereby causing the connecting rod 24 and the foot pedal 25 to swing up and down and forward and backward, corresponding to the up-and-down and forward-and-backward swinging of the user's left and right feet when walking.
[0035] The foot pedal 25 is designed according to the user's foot contour and walking habits to ensure optimal support and comfort during walking exercises. The foot pedal 25 includes a forefoot support block 253, a ball of the foot support block 254, and a heel support block 255. The forefoot support block 253 supports the user's forefoot, accommodating its flexion and extension. The ball of the foot support block 254 supports the midfoot, maintaining stability. The heel support block 255 supports the user's heel, accommodating its lifting and lowering. These three components are hinged together sequentially, allowing them to rotate relative to each other, thus adapting to the flexion and extension of the user's foot during different walking movements.
[0036] Self-adjusting components 252 are rotatably mounted on the bottom of the forefoot support block 253 and the heel support block 255, respectively. The self-adjusting components 252 automatically adjust the angle and position of the pedal 25 according to the user's foot movements. Located at the bottom of the forefoot support block 253 and the heel support block 255, they automatically adjust the angle and position of the pedal 25 based on the user's foot movements, ensuring optimal contact and support between the pedal 25 and the user's foot. A plug 251 is rotatably mounted on the bottom of the self-adjusting component 252. The plug 251 is fixedly mounted on the connecting rod 24 and is rotatably connected to the self-adjusting component 252. Thus, the movement of the connecting rod 24 can be transmitted to the pedal 25 through the plug 251 and the self-adjusting component 252, thereby causing the pedal 25 to adaptively adjust.
[0037] An adjustable telescopic rod 256 is hinged to the forefoot support block 253, and an ankle clamp 257 is also hinged to one end of the telescopic rod 256. The ankle clamp 257 is used to fix the user's ankle, prevent the foot from slipping or falling off, and provide additional support. One end of the telescopic rod 256 is hinged to the forefoot support block 253, and the other end is connected to the ankle clamp 257. This allows the ankle clamp 257 to rotate outward through the telescopic rod 256 during the process of fixing the user's ankle, thus giving the user more space to insert their foot into the ankle clamp 257, thereby completing the installation of the ankle clamp 257. The length of the telescopic rod 256 is automatically adjustable. As the user stands, the length of the telescopic rod 256 will change accordingly, gradually lengthening or shortening to adapt to the length of the user's instep.
[0038] Adjustable telescopic rods 258 are hinged to both sides of the foot support block 254. One end of each telescopic rod 258 is detachably mounted on both sides of the ankle clamp 257. The telescopic rods 258 are used to fix the sides of the foot, preventing lateral sprains. They also automatically adjust their length, conforming to the height of the user's foot while standing, thus providing better foot stability. The ankle clamp 257 has protruding fixing posts 2571 on both sides, serving as connection points for the telescopic rods 258. One end of each telescopic rod 258 has a fastener 2581 that engages with the fixing post 2571. The fastener 2581 connects the telescopic rods 258 and the ankle clamp 257, allowing for quick installation and removal.
[0039] A semiconductor wafer is embedded inside the foot support block 254. When the semiconductor wafer moves in the magnetic field generated by the magnetic base 21, a voltage difference is generated on both sides of the semiconductor wafer. By measuring this voltage difference through an external data processing module and combining it with known parameters of current and magnetic field, the movement position and speed of the mechanism can be monitored and measured, thereby realizing the calculation of walking distance and calorie consumption of the walking mechanism.
[0040] Working principle: The user first needs to secure both feet in the footrest 25. During this process, the fastener 2581 on the adjusting telescopic rod 258 disengages from the fixing posts 2571 on both sides of the ankle clamp 257. At this point, the ankle clamp 257 can rotate upwards at a certain angle. The user then passes their foot through the ankle clamp 257, ensuring it reaches their ankle position. The entire foot then rests on the three support blocks, ensuring each part of the foot aligns with the three support blocks. Finally, the fasteners 2581 on the left and right adjusting telescopic rods 258 are fastened to the fixing posts 2571 on the left and right sides of the ankle clamp 257. The user's feet are now secured. The user can then stand and begin walking slowly. While the user is standing, the foot pedal 25 adapts to and wraps around the user's foot contour. Specifically, as the user stands, the body weight is applied to the forefoot support block 253, the ball of the foot support block 254, and the heel support block 255, causing them to sink downwards. At this time, the self-adjusting member 252 located at the bottom of the forefoot support block 253 and the heel support block 255 expands outwards until it adapts to the user's foot length. Since the forefoot support block 253, the ball of the foot support block 254, and the heel support block 255 are hinged together, with the ball of the foot support block 254 located in the middle, and the forefoot support block 253 and the heel support block 255 are stepped on outwards and downwards, the ball of the foot support block 254 will conform upwards to the arch of the foot due to the arch of the foot. While the forefoot support block 253, the ball of the foot support block 254, and the heel support block 255 adapt to the bottom of the foot, the adjusting telescopic rods 256 and 258 automatically adjust their lengths to fit the length of the user's instep and sides as the user stands. Once the user is fully standing, the foot pedal 25 automatically conforms perfectly to the user's foot. This adaptation ensures that the user can easily achieve maximum balance during each exercise session, making the workout more stable, efficient, and providing foot support while distributing foot pressure.
[0041] When the user begins to walk, slider 22, connecting rod 1 23, connecting rod 24, and foot pedal 25 change position accordingly to the user's foot movements. These components are interconnected, forming a multi-degree-of-freedom structure that better adapts to the complex movement trajectory of the user's foot. During walking, the semiconductor wafer in the foot support block 254 cuts the magnetic field generated by the magnetic field base 21. As the semiconductor wafer moves within the magnetic field, a voltage difference is generated on both sides of the wafer. By measuring this voltage difference and combining it with known current and magnetic field parameters, the movement position and speed of the mechanism can be monitored and measured, thus calculating the walking distance and calorie consumption. This achieves a fit to the human walking curve, maintaining a stable center of gravity during walking, making it easier for the user to maintain balance, and effectively distributing foot pressure.
[0042] It should be noted that, in this document, relational terms such as "first" and "second" are used only to distinguish one entity or operation from another, and do not necessarily require or imply any such actual relationship or order between these entities or operations. Furthermore, the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Without further limitations, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes said element.
[0043] Although embodiments of the present invention have been shown and described, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that various changes, modifications, substitutions and alterations can be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, the scope of which is defined by the appended claims and their equivalents.
Claims
1. A fitness assist foot pedal, characterized in that: The device includes an exercise platform (1), on which two adaptive walking modules (2) are provided, corresponding to the user's left and right feet respectively. The adaptive walking module (2) includes a magnetic field base (21), which is fixedly installed on the exercise platform (1). The magnetic field base (21) is provided with a slider (22), a connecting rod one (23), a connecting rod two (24), and a foot pedal (25) in sequence. The adaptive walking module (2) is used to conform to the human walking curve and maintain the user's balance.
2. The fitness assist foot pedal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exercise platform (1) is provided with two mounting slots (11), and the magnetic field base (21) of the adaptive walking module (2) is fixedly installed therein. A fitting block (12) is fitted into the mounting slot (11).
3. The fitness assist foot pedal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slider (22) is slidably mounted on the magnetic field base (21). One end of the connecting rod (23) is rotatably connected to the slider (22), and the other end of the connecting rod (23) is rotatably connected to the connecting rod (24). A foot pedal (25) is fixedly mounted on the connecting rod (24).
4. The fitness assist foot pedal according to claim 1, characterized in that: The foot pedal (25) includes a forefoot support block (253), a ball of the foot support block (254), and a heel support block (255). The forefoot support block (253), the ball of the foot support block (254), and the heel support block (255) are hinged together in sequence. The bottom of the forefoot support block (253) and the heel support block (255) are respectively rotatably provided with self-adjusting components (252). The bottom of the self-adjusting component (252) is rotatably provided with a plug (251). The plug (251) is fixedly provided on the connecting rod (24).
5. The fitness assist foot pedal according to claim 4, characterized in that: An adjustable telescopic rod (256) is hinged to the front foot support block (253), and an ankle hoop (257) is also hinged to one end of the adjustable telescopic rod (256).
6. The fitness assist foot pedal according to claim 4, characterized in that: The foot support block (254) is hinged to two sides with two adjustable telescopic rods (258), one end of which is detachably installed on both sides of the ankle brace (257).
7. The fitness assist foot pedal according to claim 6, characterized in that: The ankle brace (257) has protruding fixing posts (2571) on both sides, and one end of the adjusting telescopic rod (258) is provided with a fastener (2581), which can be fastened to the fixing post (2571).
8. The fitness assist foot pedal according to claim 5, characterized in that: The length of the adjustable telescopic rod (256) can be automatically adjusted.
9. The fitness assist foot pedal according to claim 6, characterized in that: The length of the second adjustable telescopic rod (258) can be automatically adjusted.
10. The fitness assist foot pedal according to claim 4, characterized in that: A semiconductor wafer is embedded inside the foot support block (254).