back trainer

Abstract

The invention relates to a training device (1) for training the human body with the features mentioned in claim 1 and to a training device with the features mentioned in dependent claim 12.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a training device for training the human body, in particular the back. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0002] A wide variety of training devices for training the back muscles are known from the state of the art. Such devices are also referred to as "back trainers." Back trainers, to which reference is made below, comprise a frame with a hip support and calf supports. They allow a user to lean forward and, from this position, move the upper body up and down. The user's hips rest on the hip support, and the legs are anchored to the calf supports. While such back trainers allow for training of the back muscles, they offer no other training functions and, in particular, do not allow for stretching the back or relieving strain on the spine.

[0003] A generic back trainer is known from DE 299 12 429 U1. Further training devices for training the back are disclosed in DE 10 2015 113 113 A1, WO 2015 / 107 458 A1, JP 3 174 189 U, and DE 60 2004 007 396 T2. OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to create a back trainer which enables the user to stretch and relieve the back in addition to training the back muscles.

[0005] This object is achieved according to the invention by the features specified in independent claims 1 and 12. Further embodiments of the invention emerge from the subclaims.

[0006] The following describes two models of back trainers with a cantilever arm that have the same basic structure but differ in the type of cantilever arm. Model 1

[0007] According to the invention, a training device for training the human body and in particular the back muscles is proposed, which enables a user to bring himself into a forward-leaning position and from this position to bend and stretch the upper body, wherein the training device comprises at least the following components: • a frame with feet; • a hip support and • Calf supports.

[0008] The training device according to the invention also has a cantilever arm that is pivotally mounted on the frame and has at least one handle. The cantilever arm is designed to run longitudinally, protrude forward from the frame, and is held and pivoted by the user as they move their upper body up and down. This applies forces to the user's upper body that stretch or extend the back.

[0009] The pivot axis of the boom arm is preferably a horizontal axis that runs transversely to the back trainer.

[0010] The at least one handle is preferably arranged in the region of the head or longitudinally in front of the head of the user.

[0011] In a preferred embodiment of the invention, a chest rest is arranged on the boom arm. The handle is preferably positioned further away from the pivot axis of the boom arm than the chest rest.

[0012] The extension arm preferably extends below the upper body or next to the upper body of a user in the longitudinal direction of the back trainer.

[0013] In a special embodiment, the boom arm can have arm pads to support the upper arms and / or forearms.

[0014] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the cantilever arm is mounted on the frame in the area of ​​the hip support. The mounting point or pivot axis of the cantilever arm is preferably located at a height of 50 cm to 110 cm above the floor.

[0015] In another variant of the back trainer, the extension arm is height-adjustable. The position of the hip support is preferably also adjustable. Two separate adjustment mechanisms can be provided for the height adjustment of the extension arm and the hip support. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, only a single adjustment mechanism is provided for both parts. The extension arm can, for example, be mounted on the adjustment mechanism of the hip support, so that both elements can be adjusted in height together.

[0016] The length of the entire boom arm, including any parts mounted thereon, is preferably at least 50 cm and in particular between 70 cm and 150 cm.

[0017] The boom arm is preferably designed to be length-adjustable. For this purpose, a conventional telescopic mechanism can be provided, for example.

[0018] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the distance of the chest support and / or the distance of the handlebar is adjustable relative to the pivot axis of the extension arm. For this purpose, the back trainer can again comprise separate adjustment mechanisms or a common adjustment mechanism for both elements. Model 2

[0019] The present invention also relates to a training device for training the human body, in particular the back muscles, which enables a user to place himself in a forward-leaning position and from this position to bend and stretch the upper body, comprising: • a frame with feet; • a hip support and • Calf supports.

[0020] The training device according to the invention also comprises a boom arm mounted on the frame with a plurality of handles which are arranged longitudinally at different distances from the frame or mounting point of the boom arm.

[0021] The handles are preferably located longitudinally in front of the user's head. They are preferably positioned so far forward that the user can only reach them with essentially straight arms.

[0022] The boom arm can be rigidly connected to the frame, but it can also be pivoted.

[0023] In the second model of the back trainer described here, the extension arm is preferably mounted on the frame near the feet, just above the floor. The mounting point, or pivot axis, is preferably located at a height of 0 cm to 50 cm above the floor.

[0024] According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the handles are arranged in pairs on the boom arm, with a first pair of handles being arranged further forward in the longitudinal direction and a second pair of handles being arranged further back.

[0025] A first pair of handles can also be positioned higher above the ground in the vertical direction than a second pair of handles. According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the higher-positioned first pair of handles is preferably positioned further forward (farther away from the user) and the lower-positioned second pair of handles is preferably positioned further back (closer to the user).

[0026] Technical features of the two models can be combined at any time if possible. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0027] The invention is explained in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. They show: Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a back trainer with a boom arm according to a first model, wherein the boom arm is in a lower position; Fig. 2 a perspective view of the back trainer from Fig. 1, with the boom arm in a middle position; Fig. 3 a perspective view of the back trainer from Fig. 1, with the boom arm in an upper position; Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a back trainer with a boom arm according to a second model, the boom arm being in a lower position; Fig. 5 a perspective view of the back trainer of Fig. 3, wherein the boom arm is in a middle position; and Fig. 6 a perspective view of the back trainer of Fig. 3, with the boom arm in an upper position. EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

[0028] Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a back trainer 1 according to a first embodiment of the invention, which allows a user to lean forward and, from this position, to bend and stretch the upper body. The back trainer 1 comprises, in a known manner, a frame 2 with feet 3, a hip support 4, and calf supports 6. In addition, the back trainer 1 comprises a cantilever arm 10 that is pivotally mounted on the frame 2. The cantilever arm 10 is designed such that it runs below the user's upper body in the longitudinal direction C of the back trainer 1 and is held by the user and pivoted in the direction of the arrows A while performing back exercises. In this process, forces are introduced into the user's upper body that stretch or extend the back.

[0029] The extension arm 10 comprises a chest support 11 for supporting the upper body, as well as several handles 4, which are located approximately in the area of ​​the head or, in the longitudinal direction C, just in front of the user's head. The handles 4 are arranged further away in the longitudinal direction C with respect to a pivot axis 17 of the extension arm 10 than the chest support 11. The extension arm 10 further comprises several arm pads 13 for supporting the upper arms and arm pads 14 for supporting the forearms.

[0030] A hinge 9 is provided on the frame 2, on which the extension arm 10 is pivotably mounted. The pivot axis 17 runs horizontally in the transverse direction of the back trainer 1.

[0031] In the Fig. In the first model of a back trainer 1 shown in Figures 1-3, the extension arm 10 is mounted in the area of ​​the hip support 11 on the frame 2. The mounting point or pivot axis 17 of the extension arm 10 is located at a height of 50 cm to 110 cm above the floor.

[0032] The boom arm 10 and the hip support are both height-adjustable, with only a single adjustment mechanism being provided for this purpose, which in the illustrated embodiment comprises a telescopic arm 8 and a locking screw 7. The boom arm 10 and the hip support 11 are attached to the telescopic arm 8, so that both elements can be adjusted together.

[0033] The length L of the entire boom arm 10, including any parts mounted thereon, is preferably at least 50 cm and in particular between 70 cm and 150 cm.

[0034] In this embodiment, the extension arm 10 is designed to be length-adjustable. A conventional telescopic mechanism is provided for this purpose, by means of which the distance of the chest support 11 and, at the same time, the distance of the handles 4 from the mounting point or pivot axis 17 of the extension arm 10 can be adjusted simultaneously.

[0035] In the view of Fig. 1 the boom arm 10 is in a lower position. Fig. 2 shows the back trainer 1 of Fig. 1 with the boom arm 10 in a middle position, and Fig. 3 the back trainer 1 from Fig. 1 with the boom arm 10 in an upper position.

[0036] Fig. Figure 4 shows a perspective view of a second model of a back trainer 1. The second model's basic function is identical to the first model and allows the user to lean forward and, from this position, bend and stretch the upper body. However, the second model differs in the design of its extension arm 10.

[0037] The Fig. The back trainer 1 shown in Figure 4 comprises a frame 2 with feet 3, a hip support 4, and calf supports 6. Furthermore, a cantilever arm 10 with handles 4 is provided, which extends forward in the longitudinal direction C. The handles 4 are arranged at different distances from the frame 2. They are located so far forward that the user can only reach them with essentially outstretched arms.

[0038] The cantilever arm 10 can be rigidly connected to the frame 2. In a second variant, however, the cantilever arm 10 can also be pivotably mounted about a horizontal pivot axis 17.

[0039] The boom arm 10 is mounted on the frame 2 in the area of ​​the feet 3, a few centimeters above the floor. The mounting point or pivot axis 17 can be located, for example, at a height of 0 cm to 50 cm above the floor.

[0040] As in Fig. As can be seen in Figure 4, the handles 4 are arranged in pairs on the boom arm 10, with a first pair of handles 4 arranged further forward in the longitudinal direction and a second pair of handles 4 arranged further back. The first pair of handles arranged further forward is also arranged higher above the ground in the vertical direction than the second pair of handles 4 arranged further back.

[0041] In the view of Fig. 4 the boom arm 10 is in a lower position. Fig. 5 shows the back trainer 1 of Fig. 4 with the boom arm 10 in a middle position, and Fig. 6 the back trainer 1 of Fig. 4 with the boom arm 10 in an upper position.

Claims

[1] Training device (1) for training the human body and in particular the back muscles, which enables a user to bring himself into a forward-leaning position and from this position to bend and stretch the upper body, comprising: - a frame (2) with feet (3); - a hip support (4) and - Calf supports (6) wherein the hip support (4) and the calf supports (6) are arranged in such a way that a user can bring himself into a forward-leaning position with the stomach facing downwards, in which the hip rests on the hip support (4), the calves are hooked onto the calf supports (6) and the upper body of the user protrudes freely forwards beyond the hip support (4), and the user can bend or stretch his upper body downwards from this position characterized by , that the training device (1) comprises a cantilever arm (10) which is mounted on the frame (2) so as to be pivotable relative to the hip support (4) and has at least one handle (4) and which is intended to be pivoted upwards and downwards when the upper body is bent and stretched. [2] Training device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the boom arm (10) is designed to be pivoted when the user bends and stretches the upper body. [3] Training device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the boom arm (10) is pivotally mounted about a horizontal pivot axis (17). [4] Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that a chest support (11) is arranged on the boom arm (10). [5] Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that arm pads (12, 13) are arranged on the boom arm (10) to support the upper arms and / or the forearms. [6] Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the boom arm (10) is mounted on the frame in the area of ​​the hip support, in particular at a height of 50 cm to 110 cm above the ground. [7] Training device (1) according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the boom arm (10) or its pivot axis (17) is height-adjustable, in particular together with the position of the hip support (11). (both mounted on the same telescopic mechanism) [8] Training device (1) according to claim 4, characterized by that the handles (14) are arranged further away from the pivot axis (17) of the boom arm (10) than the chest support (11). [9] Training device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the length (L) of the entire boom arm (10), including any parts mounted thereon, is at least 50 cm, in particular between 70 cm and 150 cm. [10] Training device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the length (L) of the boom arm (10) is adjustable. [11] Training device (1) according to claim 1, characterized by that the distance between the chest support (11) and / or the handles (4) and the pivot axis (17) of the boom arm (10) is adjustable. [12] Training device (1) for training the human body, in particular the back muscles, which enables a user to bring himself into a forward-leaning position and from this position to bend and stretch the upper body, comprising: - a frame (2) with feet (3); - a hip support (4) and - Calf supports (6) wherein the hip support (4) and the calf supports (6) are arranged in such a way that a user can bring himself into a forward-leaning position with the stomach facing downwards, in which the hip rests on the hip support (4), the calves are hooked onto the calf supports (6) and the upper body of the user protrudes freely forwards beyond the hip support (4), and the user can bend or stretch his upper body downwards from this position characterized by , that a cantilever arm (10) mounted on the frame (2) is provided with a plurality of handles (4) which are arranged at different distances from the frame (2). [13] Training device (1) according to claim 12, characterized by that the handles (4) are arranged longitudinally in front of the user so that the user can only reach them with essentially stretched arms. [14] Training device (1) according to claim 12, characterized bythat the boom arm (10) is pivotally mounted about a horizontal pivot axis (17). [15] Training device (1) according to claim 12, characterized by that the boom arm (10) is rigidly connected to the frame (2). [16] Training device (1) according to claim 12, characterized by that the boom arm (10) is mounted on the frame (2) at a height of 0 cm to 50 cm above the ground. [17] Training device (1) according to claim 12, characterized by that the handles (4) are arranged in pairs on the boom arm (10), with a first pair of handles (4) being arranged further forward in the longitudinal direction and a second pair of handles (4) being arranged further back. [18] Training device (1) according to claim 12, characterized by that the handles (4) are arranged in pairs on the boom arm (10), wherein a first pair of handles (4) is arranged higher above the ground in the vertical direction than a second pair of handles (4).

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