MUSCLE TRAINING AND / OR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION DEVICE

Abstract

TITLE OF THE INVENTION: MUSCLE TRAINING AND / OR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION DEVICE The muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation device (100) comprises:- a bar (115) extending along an axis (116),- at least one adjustable load (120),- a fixed support (105) comprising at least one connecting element (110), each connecting element connecting a bar (115), along the axis (116) of said bar (115), to at least one adjustable load (120), the fixed support comprising at least two arms:- a first arm (130) supporting a joint (125), said first arm (130) extending along an axis (131) and- at least one other arm (140) supporting at least one pulley (135) for guiding the connecting element, at least one other arm (140) extending along an axis (141), said guide pulley (135) being mounted to rotate around at least one axis (136), said axis (136) being perpendicular to the axis (131, 141) of at least one arm (130, 140),and- each load (120) is slidably mounted on a said other arm (140, 145) of the support, at least one other arm (140, 145) extending along an axis (141, 146). Figure for the abstract: Figure 1,

Description

Title of the invention: MUSCLE TRAINING AND / OR PHYSICAL REHABILITATION DEVICE Technical field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a device for muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation. It applies in particular to the field of sport and physical medicine, and more particularly, to bodybuilding and rehabilitation. State of the art

[0002] The approaches described in this section are approaches that could be pursued, but not necessarily approaches that have been conceived or pursued previously. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, it should not be assumed that any of the approaches described in this section constitute prior art solely because of its inclusion in this section.

[0003] In the field of health, physical, leisure, sporting and / or medical activity is essential for maintaining and caring for the human body.

[0004] We know of weight training machines, and more specifically cardio training machines, with guided loads targeting the muscular work of a part of the body. However, such machines allow the user to perform only one type of movement. In addition, in order to offer a wide choice of exercises, gyms must install various machines, the space then quickly becomes cluttered.

[0005] Some of these machines offer exercises that reproduce a specific movement of a sport. In particular, rowing is a sport that requires muscular preparation of the upper body to maneuver the sculls. However, there are no machines that allow for complete muscular work in this sport. Summary of the invention

[0006] The general concept of the invention consists of implementing at least one bar supported by a joint allowing the user to perform very varied movements. Thus, the user can perform a large number of physical exercises with the device, both for sporting and medical practice. In particular, the invention makes it possible to perform numerous movements improving laterality problems present in a user. The invention also makes it possible to perform movements involving the upper limbs and / or lower limbs of a user's body.

[0007] Also, the bar is connected to a load by a connecting element which can be fixed on the axis of this bar, the connecting element being guided by at least one pulley. Thus, the bar can be set in motion with a constant force.

[0008] In addition, the bar is removable, thus reducing the size of the device.

[0009] In particular, among the very numerous movements that can be carried out with the bar, the device makes it possible to carry out the very complete movement of the sculling corresponding to that carried out when manoeuvring a sculling boat. Presentation of the invention

[0010] The present invention aims to remedy all or part of the drawbacks of the state of the art.

[0011] To this end, the present invention relates to a device for muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation which comprises: - a bar extending along an axis, - at least one adjustable load, - a fixed support comprising at least one connecting element, each connecting element connecting a bar, along the axis of said bar, to at least one adjustable load, the fixed support comprising at least two arms: - a first arm supporting a joint, said first arm extending along an axis and - at least one other arm supporting at least one guide pulley of the connecting element, at least one other arm extending along an axis, said guide pulley being mounted to rotate around at least one axis, this axis being perpendicular to the axis of at least one arm, and - each load is slidably mounted on a said other arm of the support, at least one other arm extending along an axis.

[0012] Thanks to these arrangements, the user can move the bar in different directions with a constant and regular force.

[0013] When the bar is positioned horizontally at sternum height, the user can throw it in all directions of space in a star-shaped movement, with one hand and with a complete stretch of the body.

[0014] When the bar is in the high position, the user can perform many movements, some with little or no physical effort. For example, he can perform circular movements of different diameters or in the shape of an eight.

[0015] When the user positions himself laterally in relation to the bar, he can move it like a boat oar with his arms spread out.

[0016] In particular, the device makes it possible to reproduce the maneuvering movement of the sculling of an oar. The user can thus practice sculling by moving the bar.

[0017] In addition, the bar has a length suitable for use of the ergonomic device. The user can therefore have a straight back when performing movements with the bar.

[0018] These embodiments also allow the bar to be subjected to a force, coaxial with the axis of said bar, which is constant when the user sets the bar in motion. Indeed, the connecting element being fixed to the bar along the axis of said bar, the coaxial force exerted on the bar is then constant.

[0019] In embodiments, the joint is connected to the bar by a spherical finger connection, said bar being locked in rotation about an axis, this axis being perpendicular to the axis of the first arm and parallel to the axis of the bar when this axis is perpendicular to the axis of the first arm.

[0020] These embodiments allow the user to swing the bar in many directions.

[0021] In embodiments, the joint is connected to the bar by a spherical connection.

[0022] These embodiments allow the user to swing the bar in many directions.

[0023] In embodiments, the device further comprises at least one so-called “angle” pulley mounted to rotate around at least one axis, this axis being parallel to at least one axis of the guide pulley, and supported by at least one other arm, said angle pulley guiding the connecting element between the guide pulley and the load.

[0024] These embodiments make it possible to ensure optimal guidance of the connecting element on the device.

[0025] In embodiments, the support comprises at least one means for adapting the position of the articulation relative to the first arm, along the axis of said first arm.

[0026] These embodiments make it possible to adjust the height of the joint and thus define a suitable position of the bar depending on the desired movement and / or the size of the user.

[0027] In embodiments, the support comprises at least one means for adapting the position of the guide pulley relative to another arm, along the axis of said other arm.

[0028] These embodiments make it possible to adjust the height of the pulley and thus define an adapted inclination of the bar depending on the desired movement and / or the size of the user.

[0029] In embodiments, the device further comprises a sheath positioned between the connecting element and the bar, said sheath forming a sliding or pivot connection sliding between the connecting element and the bar along the axis of the bar.

[0030] These embodiments allow the bar to be adjusted in length relative to the connecting element. Thus, the end of the bar is brought closer to the guide pulley, thus allowing a more dynamic movement to be achieved.

[0031] In embodiments, the sheath comprises at least one means for adjusting the position of the bar along the axis of said bar.

[0032] These embodiments allow for a reduced distance between the bar and the guide pulley. A shorter distance allows for more responsive bar movement.

[0033] In embodiments, the bar comprises a removable weight, said weight being positioned between the joint and the connecting element.

[0034] These embodiments make it possible to compensate for the weight of the bar by balancing it on each side of the joint. Thus, the bar is horizontal in the rest position.

[0035] In embodiments, the device further comprises a charge reserve at the end of at least one of the arms of the support.

[0036] These embodiments allow the device to remain stable when the user performs overly dynamic movements and / or when the load is very heavy. Brief description of the figures

[0037] Other advantages, aims and particular characteristics of the invention will emerge from the following non-limiting description of at least one particular embodiment of the muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation device which is the subject of the present invention, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:

[0038] [Fig.l] represents, schematically and in perspective, a first particular embodiment of the muscle training device which is the subject of the present invention,

[0039] [Fig.2] schematically represents a second particular embodiment of the muscle training device which is the subject of the present invention,

[0040] [Fig.3] shows, schematically and in sectional view, the sheath and the bar for the device which is the subject of the present invention,

[0041] [Fig.4] represents, schematically and in perspective, a first embodiment of the articulation for the device which is the subject of the present invention,

[0042] [Fig.5] schematically represents, in sectional view and in front view, a second embodiment of the articulation for the device which is the subject of the present invention,

[0043] [Fig.6] represents, schematically and in sectional view, a third embodiment of the articulation for the device which is the subject of the present invention and

[0044] [Fig.7] schematically represents possible trajectories of the bar, in movement, of the device which is the subject of the present invention. Description of the embodiments

[0045] The present description is given without limitation, each characteristic of an embodiment being able to be combined with any other characteristic of any other embodiment in an advantageous manner.

[0046] It should be noted, from now on, that the figures are not to scale.

[0047] As understood from the present description, various inventive concepts may be implemented by one or more methods or devices described below, several examples of which are provided herein. The actions or steps performed in carrying out the method or device may be ordered in any suitable manner. Accordingly, it is possible to construct embodiments in which the actions or steps are performed in a different order than that illustrated, which may include performing certain acts simultaneously, even if they are presented as sequential acts in the illustrated embodiments.

[0048] The expression "and / or", as used herein and in the claims, is to be understood to mean "either or both" of the elements so conjoined, i.e., elements which are present conjunctively in some cases and disjunctively in other cases. Multiple elements listed with "and / or" are to be interpreted in the same way, i.e., "one or more" of the elements so conjoined. Other elements may optionally be present, other than the elements specifically identified by the "and / or" clause, whether or not they are related to these specifically identified elements.Thus, by way of non-limiting example, a reference to "A and / or B", when used in conjunction with open language such as "comprising" may refer, in one embodiment, to A only (optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to B only (optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to both A and B (optionally including other elements); etc.

[0049] As used herein in the description and claims, "or" is to be understood inclusively.

[0050] As used herein, the term "at least one", with reference to a list of one or more elements, is to be understood to mean at least one element selected from one or more elements in the list of elements, but not necessarily including at least one of each element specifically listed in the list of elements and not excluding every combination of elements in the list of elements. This definition also allows for the optional presence of elements other than the specifically identified elements in the list of elements to which the term "at least one" refers, whether or not related to those specifically identified elements. Thus, by way of non-limiting example, "at least one of A and B" (or, equivalently, "at least one of A or B", or, equivalently, "at least one of A and / or B") may refer, in one embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, without B present (and optionally including elements other than B); in another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, B, without A present (and optionally including elements other than A); in yet another embodiment, to at least one, optionally including more than one, A, and at least one, optionally including more than one, B (and optionally including other elements); etc.

[0051] In the claims, as well as in the description below, all transitional expressions such as "comprising", "including", "carrying", "having", "containing", "involving", "holding", "composed of", and the like, are to be understood as being open, i.e., as meaning including but not limited to. Only the transitional expressions "consisting of" and "consisting essentially of" are to be understood as closed or semi-closed transitional expressions, respectively.

[0052] Throughout the description, the terms "upper" and "top" designate what is at the top when the device that is the subject of the invention is in the normal position of use. The terms "lower" and "bottom" designate what is at the bottom when the device that is the subject of the invention is in the normal position of use. The term "vertical" designates what follows the direction of gravity when the device that is the subject of the invention is in the normal position of use. The term "horizontal" designates what is perpendicular to the direction of gravity when the device that is the subject of the invention is in the normal position of use.

[0053] Throughout the description, the device which is the subject of the invention is in a normal position of use. However, it is considered that the connections between the elements which comprise the device which is the subject of the invention, the relative position of these different elements or their freedom of movement remain the same, whatever the position of the device which is the subject of the invention relative to the ground.

[0054] In [Fig.l], which is not to scale, we see a schematic view of an embodiment of the muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation device 100 which is the subject of the present invention.

[0055] In this embodiment, the device 100 comprises a bar 115 extending along an axis 116. The bar 115 may be solid or hollow, of circular, square or rectangular section. Preferably, the bar 115 is tubular. The bar 115 has, for example, a length of approximately two meters.

[0056] In embodiments, the device 100 comprises at least one adjustable load 120. Such a load 120 may be a set of removable elements, for example bodybuilding weights known to those skilled in the art. The mass of the load can then be adjusted, by removing or adding weights.

[0057] In embodiments, the device 100 comprises a fixed support 105 comprising at least one connecting element 110. A connecting element 110 may be a long and strong link. Preferably, a connecting element is non-extensible. Such a connecting element 110 may be a cable, a chain, a belt, a rope or any other equivalent means known to those skilled in the art. The material of the connecting element 110 is, for example, fibers, metal or rubber. Preferably, the connecting element 110 is a simple metal cable or a cable braided with metal fibers.

[0058] In embodiments, each connecting element 110 connects a bar 115, along the axis 116 of said bar 115, to at least one adjustable load 120. The length of the connecting element is preferably adapted to the dimensions of the support 105 for connecting the bar 115 to a load 120, so that the load is suspended by the connecting element during normal use of the device 100 which is the subject of the invention, that is to say during the actuation of the bar 115 by the user to reproduce a very large number of movements including the movement of the sculling. The connecting element 110 is preferably sized to support a maximum value of the mass of the load 120.

[0059] In embodiments, the connecting element 110 may be fixed to a first end of the bar 115, along the axis 116 of said bar 115. The connecting element 110 is preferably at the center of the section of the first end of the bar 115. One or two handles, not shown, may be positioned on the bar 115 near a free end of the bar 115, along the axis 116 of the bar 115. Such a free end may be the one opposite the first end of the bar 115, along the axis 116. The bar 115 is configured to be grasped by its free end by a user when using the device 100 which is the subject of the present invention. Such a handle may be of any type known to those skilled in the art. Preferably, the handle is pivotally and / or slidably mounted on the bar 115. In other words, the handle can rotate around the axis 116 of the bar 115, and / or slide along the axis 116.

[0060] In embodiments, the fixed support 105 comprises at least two arms, a first arm 130 extending along an axis 131 and at least one other arm, 140 and / or 145, extending along an axis, 141 and / or 146.

[0061] The axis 131 of the first arm 130 is preferably parallel to the axis, 141 and / or 146, of at least one other arm, 140 and / or 145. When the device 100 is in the position of use, the axes 131, 141 and / or 146 are vertical.

[0062] The arms, 130, 140 and / or 145, of the support 105 are beams which can be of any shape. For example, the arms, 130, 140 and / or 145, are of solid or hollow, circular, rectangular, square or I-shaped or any other shape known to those skilled in the art. The arms, 130, 140 and / or 145, are preferably beams of hollow rectangular section.

[0063] The support 105 may comprise at least one horizontal lower element 106 on which at least two arms, 130, 140 and / or 145, are fixed. In other words, the axis 107 of the lower element is perpendicular to the axis, 131, 141 and / or 146, of at least one arm, 130, 140 and / or 145. The arms, 130, 140 and / or 145, may be fixed to the lower element 106 by fixing systems well known to those skilled in the art, for example screw-nut systems or even by welding.

[0064] The support 105 may comprise an upper element 109 positioned between the upper ends of the bars 140 and 145. In other words, the upper element 109 extends along an axis 101, the axis 101 being perpendicular to the axes 141 and 145. The upper element 109 may be fixed to the arms 140 and 145 by fixing systems well known to those skilled in the art, for example screw-nut systems.

[0065] The lower element 106 and upper element 109 are preferably beams of hollow rectangular or square section. The lower element 106 and upper element 109 may have any profile shape known to those skilled in the art.

[0066] The support 105 may comprise feet 108 configured to be in contact with the ground on which at least two arms, 130, 140 and / or 145, and / or at least one lower element 106 are fixed. The feet 108 may be fixed to the lower element 106 and / or to the arms by fixing systems well known to those skilled in the art, for example screw-nut systems or even by welding.

[0067] In variants, not shown, the axis 131 of the first arm 130 of the support 105 intersects at least one axis, 141 and / or 146, of another arm, 140 and / or 145.

[0068] In embodiments, the first arm 130 supports a joint 125. Such an articulation 125 is, for example, a mechanical connection between the first arm 130 of the support 105 and the bar 115. The articulation 125, as described with reference to FIGS. 4 to 6, preferably allows at least two degrees of freedom in rotation, preferably three, of the bar 115 relative to the first arm 130. The articulation 125 can be configured so that the axis 116 of the bar 115 intersects the axis 131 of the first arm 130. In other words, the axis 116 of the bar can intersect the axis, 141 and / or 146, of at least one other arm, 140 and / or 145.

[0069] The articulation 125 is preferably located at the upper end of the first arm 130. In other words, the articulation 125 is positioned at the opposite end of the lower element 106. The articulation 125 can be fixed to the first arm 130 by a system of clips, clamps or by any other fixing system well known to those skilled in the art, for example screw-nut systems.

[0070] In embodiments, at least one other arm 140 supports at least one pulley 135 for guiding the connecting element 110. In other words, the connecting element connects the load 120 to the bar 115 via at least one pulley 135. The connecting element 110 can be wound around a portion of the pulley 135.

[0071] The guide pulley 135 may be of any type known to those skilled in the art. The groove of the guide pulley 135 is preferably adapted to the type and dimensions of the connecting element 110. For example, the guide pulley 135 is a pulley of the type used in climbing.

[0072] The pulley 135 can be fixed to the arm 140 by fixing systems well known to those skilled in the art, for example screw-nut systems.

[0073] In variants, not shown, the pulley 135 is replaced by any other mechanical element allowing the translation of the connecting element 110, for example guides or a toothed or notched wheel.

[0074] In embodiments, the guide pulley 135 is mounted to rotate around at least one axis 136, this axis 136 being perpendicular to the axis, 131 and / or 141, of at least one arm, 130 and / or 140. The rotation of the pulley 135 around the axis 136 can accompany the movement of the connecting element 110.

[0075] In variants, the guide pulley 135 is mounted to rotate around the axis 136 and the axis 141. In other words, the pulley 135 is rotated around another arm 140 and translates the connecting element 110. The pulley 135 can be fixed to an element 175 mounted to rotate around the axis 141 of the arm 140. The pulley 135 preferably comprises a pivoting attachment system allowing rotation around the axis 141.

[0076] In other preferred variants, the guide pulley 135 is said to be "multidirectional". Such a multidirectional guide pulley 135 is mounted in rotation about the axis 136, an axis parallel to the axis 141 and an axis parallel to the axis 107. The multidirectional pulley 135 may comprise an attachment element, not shown, positioned between the axis 136 and the element 175. The attachment element is preferably the center of rotations of the pulley 135 about an axis parallel to the axis 141 and an axis parallel to the axis 107. The element 175 may be in translation along the axis 141 of the arm 140.

[0077] In embodiments, each load 120 is slidably mounted on another arm 145 of the support extending along an axis 146. The load 120 may be configured to be in sliding connection along an arm 145. In other words, the load 120 is slidable along the axis 146. In other words, the load 120 is in translation along an axis 146 parallel to an axis, 141 and / or 131, of an arm, 140 and / or 130. The connecting element 110 may be fixed to the load 120.

[0078] For example, the load 120 is placed on a tray mounted to slide on an arm 145 of the support, along the axis 146. The tray can be pulled by the connecting element 110 by translating the load 120 along the axis 146.

[0079] In variants, a lowest weight of the load 120 may be attached to the connecting element 110, the other weights of the load 120 resting on this lowest weight. In other words, the weight of the load 120 closest to the lower element 106 may be attached to the connecting element 110, translating with it the other weights of the load 120 on the axis 146 of the arm 145.

[0080] In variants, not shown, an intermediate slide is positioned between the load 120 and the arm 145 allowing the translation of the load 120 along the axis 146 of the arm 145.

[0081] In the rest position, when the device 100 which is the subject of the invention is not in use, the load 120 can be positioned at the bottom of the bar 145. In other words, the load 120 at rest can be in contact with the lower element 106. The bar 115 at rest preferably has a horizontal position. In other words, the axis 116 of the bar 115 at rest is perpendicular to the axis, 131, 141 and / or 145, of at least one bar, 130, 140 and / or 145. Preferably, the length of the connecting element 110 is adapted to the dimensions of the bars, 130, 140 and / or 145, of the lower element 106, of the upper element 109 and / or of the pulley 135, so that the axis 116 of the bar 115 at rest is perpendicular to the axis, 131, 141 and / or 145, of at least one bar, 130, 140 and / or 145.

[0082] During normal use of the device 100 which is the subject of the invention, the connecting element 110 causes the load 120 to translate along the axis 146, depending on the movements made with the bar 115. In other words, the bar 115 set in motion causes the connecting element 110 to translate via the pulley 135. The bar 115 can take different positions during its use. In other words, the axis 116 can, depending on the movement of the user, be parallel or intersecting an axis, 107 and / or 101, of the element, 106 and / or 109.

[0083] In embodiments, such as those illustrated in [Fig.l] and in fig. 4, the articulation 125 is linked to the bar 115 by a spherical finger connection 400, said bar 115 being blocked in rotation about an axis 404, the axis 404 being coaxial with the axis 116 of the bar 115.

[0084] [Fig. 4] which is not to scale, shows a schematic view of a first embodiment of the articulation of the muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation device 100 which is the subject of the present invention.

[0085] The spherical finger connection 400 may be a mechanical part of any type known to those skilled in the art. Preferably, the spherical finger connection 400 comprises: - a part 402 with a “U” profile formed of a base 405 and two walls 406, - an axis 401 fixed between the walls 406 and - an axis 403, the base 405 being positioned at the end of this axis 403.

[0086] For example, the part 402 of the spherical finger connection 400 is a “U” shaped profile. which can be a metal or a plastic material.

[0087] The base 405 of the part 402 may be oriented along a horizontal plane. In other words, coplanar axes, not shown, of the plane of the base 405 may be perpendicular to the axis, 131, 141 and / or 146, of at least one arm, 131, 141 and / or 146.

[0088] The axis 403 may be coaxial with the axis 131 of the first arm 130 and preferably coincident. The axis 403 is, for example, fixed to the first arm 130 by a system of clips, clamps or by any other fixing system well known to those skilled in the art, for example screw-nut systems. The base 405 of the part 402 is preferably mounted in rotation on the axis 403. In other words, the spherical finger connection 400 may allow at least one rotation of the bar 115 around the axis 131 of the first arm 130.

[0089] The walls 406 of the part 402 may be oriented along planes parallel to each other. The planes of the walls 406 may be perpendicular to the plane of the base 405. The dimensions of the base 405 are adapted to the width of the bar 115 so that the bar 115 can be inserted between the walls 406.

[0090] The axis 401 of the spherical finger connection 400 can be fixed perpendicular to the walls 406. In other words, the axis 401 can be parallel to the plane of the base 405 of the part 402. In other words, the axis 401 can be perpendicular to the axis 131 of the first arm 130.

[0091] The bar 115 is preferably configured to rotate around the axis 401. In other words, the bar 115 can be crossed by the axis 401, near the end closest to the pulley 135. Thus, the spherical finger connection 400 allows at least one rotation of the bar 115 around the axis 401.

[0092] Preferably, the rotations of the bar 115 around the axes, 401 and / or 403, of the spherical finger connection 400 drive the connection element 110 in translation, by the rotation of the guide pulley 135 around the axis 136.

[0093] [Fig. 5] which is not to scale, shows a schematic view of a second embodiment of the articulation of the muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation device 100 which is the subject of the present invention.

[0094] In embodiments, such as those illustrated in [Fig.l] and in Fig. 5, the joint 125 is connected to the bar 115 by a spherical connection 500.

[0095] The spherical connection 500 may be a mechanical part of any type known to those skilled in the art. Preferably, the spherical connection 500 comprises: - a sphere 501 with a diameter D, the sphere being crossed by a bar 505, - a panel 502 whose center includes an orifice 506 with a diameter d, the diameter d being less than the diameter D of the sphere, a portion of the sphere 501 being positioned in the orifice 506, - a frame 503 in which the panel 502 is positioned and - a rod 504, the panel 503 being fixed to one end of this rod 504.

[0096] The sphere 501 can be fixed to the bar 505. The sphere preferably rests on a circular perimeter of the orifice 506.

[0097] For example, the material of the sphere 501, the panel 502, the frame 503 and / or the rod 504 of the spherical connection 500 is a metal and / or a plastic material. Preferably, the sphere 501 is a steel. Preferably, the frame 503 is made of steel. Preferably, the panel is a plastic material such as reinforced acrylonitrile butadiene styrene (abbreviated "ABS").

[0098] The bar 505 is similar to that described in [Fig.l]. The rod 504 may be coaxial with the axis 131 of the first arm 130. The rod 504 is, for example, fixed to the first arm 130 by a system of clips, clamps or by any other removable fixing system well known to those skilled in the art, for example screw-nut systems.

[0099] The frame 503 can be of any shape. Preferably, the shape of the frame 503 is a parallelepiped comprising four edges. The lower edge of the frame 503 can be fixed to an upper end of the rod 504.

[0100] The panel 502 can be of any shape. Preferably, the shape of the panel 502 is a parallelepiped comprising four edges. The panel 502 can be positioned in the frame 503. Preferably, the dimensions of the panel 502 are adapted to the dimensions of the frame 503, so that the edges of the frame 503 surround all the edges of the panel 502. In other words, the panel 502 can be fixed in the frame 503.

[0101] The panel 502 can be oriented along a vertical plane. The vertical plane of the panel 502 is preferably perpendicular to a plane comprising the axis, 131, 141 and / or 146, of at least two arms, 130, 140 and / or 145. In other words, the plane of the panel 502 is perpendicular to the axis 107 of the element 106. In other words, a vertical axis, not shown, located at the center of the panel 502 is coaxial with the axis 131 of the first arm 130.

[0102] In embodiments, the panel 502 comprises an orifice 506 forming a circle of diameter d less than the diameter D of the sphere 501. The sphere 501 can partially pass through the panel 502 via the orifice 506. In other words, the sphere 501 can rest on the panel 502. Thus, the spherical connection 500 allows the rotation of the bar 115 around an axis parallel to the axis 131 of the first arm, the rotation of the bar 115 around an axis parallel to the axis 107 and the rotation of the bar 115 around an axis, not shown, perpendicular to a plane formed by the two axes 131 and 141. The bar 505 can be linked to the connecting element 110. Preferably, the connecting element 110 is linked to one end of the bar 505, this end being on the side of the panel 502 where a smaller volume of the sphere 501 is positioned when the sphere 501 passes through the orifice 506.

[0103] In embodiments, such as shown in [Fig.l], the device 100 further comprises at least one so-called “angle” pulley, 150 and / or 155. Such an angle pulley, 150 and / or 155, may be of any type known to those skilled in the art.

[0104] In embodiments, at least one angle pulley, 150 and / or 155, is mounted to rotate about at least one axis, 151 and / or 156, this axis, 151 and / or 156, being perpendicular to at least one axis, 131, 141 and / or 146, of at least one arm, 130, 140 and / or 145, of the support 105. In other words, the axis of rotation, 151 and / or 156, of at least one pulley, 150 and / or 155, is parallel to at least one axis 136 of the guide pulley 135., when the axis 136 is perpendicular to the plane formed by the axes, 131, 141 and / or 146. In other words, the axis of rotation, 151 and / or 156, of at least one pulley, 150 and / or 155, is perpendicular to the axis, 101 and / or 107, of at least one element, 106 and / or 109, of the support 105.

[0105] In embodiments, at least one angle pulley, 150 and / or 155, is supported by at least one other arm, 140 and / or 145. In other words, at least one pulley, 150 and / or 155, can be fixed to the upper end of an arm, respectively, 140 and / or 145. The angle pulley, 150 and / or 155, can be fixed to an arm, 140 and / or 145, by fixing systems well known to those skilled in the art, for example screw-nut systems.

[0106] In embodiments, the angle pulley, 150 and / or 155, guides the connecting element 110 between at least one guide pulley 135 and a load 120. In other words, the connecting element 110 can connect the load 120 to the bar 115 via at least one angle pulley, 150 and / or 155. The connecting element 110 can be wound around a portion of the angle pulley, 150 and / or 155. Preferably, the length of the connecting element 110 is adapted to the dimensions of the bars, 130, 140 and / or 145, of the lower element 106, of the upper element 109, of the pulley 135 and / or of the angle pulleys, 150 and / or 155, so that the axis 116 of the bar 115 at rest is perpendicular to the axis, 131, 141 and / or 145, of at least one bar, 130, 140 and / or 145.

[0107] The angle pulley, 150 and / or 155, may be of any type known to those skilled in the art. The groove of the angle pulley, 150 and / or 155, is preferably adapted to the type and dimensions of the connecting element 110.

[0108] In variants, not shown, the angle pulley, 150 and / or 155, is replaced by any other mechanical element allowing the translation of the connecting element 110, for example guides or a toothed or notched wheel.

[0109] In variants, not shown, at least one angle pulley is supported by at least one other arm, 140 and / or 145, and positioned along the length of the arm, between the two ends of the arm or near the lower end of the arm.

[0110] In embodiments (not shown), an angle pulley, 150 or 155, guides the connecting element 110 between the guide pulley 135 and the load 120. In other words, the connecting element 110 translates in the guide pulley 135 and in at least one angle pulley, 150 or 155.

[0111] In embodiments, such as those illustrated in [Fig.l], the support 105 comprises at least one means 170 for adapting the position of the articulation 125 relative to the first arm 130, along the axis 131 of said first arm 130.

[0112] The adaptation means 170 may be a slide or a series of at least two distinct orifices.

[0113] The adaptation means 170 comprises, for example, at least one orifice, preferably six, oblong or circular. The centers of the orifices can be placed on a trajectory parallel to the axis 131. The orifices can be through the first arm 130 and / or on a rod of the articulation 125. A pin is, for example, fixed by a bolt in each orifice to block the translation of the articulation 125 in the first arm 130. Preferably, the pin is linked to a spring, retracting the pin into the orifices to allow the translation of the articulation 125 in the first arm 130, and removing the pin from the orifices to block this translation. The pin can be prominent relative to the first arm 130.

[0114] In preferred embodiments, such an adaptation means 170 is a sliding connection, the articulation 125 comprising a rod translating in the first arm 130. The rod may be of the same nature, of the same shape as the first arm 130. The rod of the articulation 125 is preferably a beam of hollow rectangular or square section whose dimensions are adapted so that the rod translates in the hollow section of the first arm 130. In other words, the first arm 130 and the rod of the articulation 125 extend along the same axis 131. The rod may comprise clamping means to the first arm 130 to block the translation of the articulation 125 relative to the first arm 130. In variants, the first arm 130 may comprise clamping means to the rod to block the translation of the articulation 125 relative to the first arm 130. For example, such clamping means are systems screw-nut, clips or clamps.

[0115] In variants (not shown), at least one adaptation means comprises a slide translating in a slide, the articulation 125 comprising the slide and the first arm 130 comprising the slide. The slide may comprise means for clamping to the slide. For example, such clamping means are screw-nut, clip or clamp systems.

[0116] The adaptation means is, for example, a sliding connection, the element 175 of the pulley 135 can also be sliding, the pulley 135 translates along the arm 140. The element 175 can comprise means for clamping to the arm 140 to block the translation of the pulley 135 on the arm 140. For example, such clamping means are screw-nut systems, clips or clamps.

[0117] Preferably, the adaptation means 170 comprises, for example, at least one orifice, preferably six, oblong or circular. The centers of the orifices can be placed on a trajectory parallel to the axis 141. The orifices can be through the arm 140. A pin is, for example, fixed by a bolt in each orifice to block the translation of the pulley 135 on the arm 140. Preferably, the pin is linked to a spring, retracting the pin into the orifices to allow the translation of the pulley 135 on the arm 140, and removing the pin from the orifices to block this translation. The pin can be prominent relative to the first arm 140. For example, the pulley comprises the pin.

[0118] In variants (not shown), at least one adaptation means comprises a slider translating in a slide, the pulley 135 comprising the slider and the arm 140 comprising the slider. The slider may comprise means for clamping to the slider. For example, such clamping means are screw-nut, clip or clamp systems.

[0119] [Fig. 3] which is not to scale, shows a schematic view of a first embodiment of the sheath of the muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation device 100 which is the subject of the present invention.

[0120] In embodiments, such as those shown in [Fig. 3] and in [Fig. 1], the device 100 further comprises a sheath 305 positioned between the connecting element 320 and the bar 325. The bar 325 is similar to that described in [Fig. 1]. The connecting element 320 is similar to that described in [Fig. 1]. In other words, the sheath 305 can be positioned between the joint 125 and the connecting element 110.

[0121] Such a sheath 305 may be a part of any shape. For example, the sheath 305 is of solid or hollow section, circular, rectangular or square. The sheath 305 is preferably tubular and hollow, the sheath 305 then having an interior surface.

[0122] The sheath 305 is preferably positioned around the bar 325. The dimensions of the sheath 305 can be adapted to the dimensions of the bar 325 so that the sheath 305 surrounds the bar 325. A diameter of the inner surface of the sheath 305 is preferably greater than or equal to the diameter of the bar 325. The sheath 305 can surround the bar 325 over a portion of the length of the bar 325, the portion comprising one end of the bar 325. This end is preferably the closest to the connecting element 320. In other words, the sheath 305 can extend along the same axis 326 as the bar 325.

[0123] The sheath 305 may be an extension of the bar 325, thus being an intermediary between the bar 325 and the connecting element 320. The length of the sheath 305 is preferably adapted so that the sheath 305 is not in contact with the articulation 125.

[0124] One end of the sheath 305, being closest to the connecting element 320, may be closed. One end of the sheath 305, opposite the closed end, may be open. In other words, the open end of the sheath 305 may surround the bar 325.

[0125] The connecting element 320 is preferably fixed to the closed end of the sheath 305. For example, the closed end of the sheath 305 has an opening in its center, sized to allow the passage of the connecting element 320. The connecting element 320 can be fixed by a fixing means 310 to the sheath. Preferably, the fixing means 310 is a cable clamp system, a clamp or any other fixing system well known to those skilled in the art. Thus, the connecting element 320 can be fixed to the sheath 305 by an end comprising the fixing element 310 and located in the sheath 305.

[0126] In variants (not shown), the bar 325 is positioned around the sheath 305, the bar 325 being hollow. The dimensions of the sheath 305 can be adapted to the dimensions of the bar 325 so that the sheath enters the bar 325.

[0127] In embodiments, the sheath 305 forms a sliding connection or sliding pivot between the connecting element 320 and the bar 325 along the axis 326 of the bar 325. In other words, the sheath 305 translates along the axis 326 of the bar 325 and / or is in rotation around the axis 326 of the bar 325.

[0128] [Fig. 6] which is not to scale, shows a schematic view of a third embodiment of the articulation 125 of the muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation device 100 which is the subject of the present invention.

[0129] The spherical connection 600 differs from that described in [Fig.6] in that the sphere 601 may comprise a case 607. The case 607 is preferably made of the same material as the sphere 601. The case 607 may be a part of any shape. For example, the case 607 is of circular, rectangular or square section. The case 607 is preferably tubular and hollow.

[0130] The sphere 601 may comprise a through hole along an axis 611 of the bar 610, the dimensions of which are adapted to the passage of the bar 610. The case 607 may comprise a hollow section along an axis 611 of the bar 610, the dimensions of which are adapted to the passage of the bar 610. In other words, a hole passes through the sphere 601 and the case 607 along an axis 611 of the bar 610. The bar 610 passes through this hole. In other words, the case 607 and the bar 610 preferably extend along the same axis 611.

[0131] The bar 610 may be in sliding connection with the case 607 and the sphere 601. The case 607 may comprise clamping means, not shown, for the bar 610 to block the translation of the bar 610 in the case 607. For example, such clamping means are screw-nut systems, clips, clamps or any other fixing system well known to those skilled in the art. The bar 610 can thus be removed from the spherical connection 600 when the device which is the subject of the invention is not in use. The bar 610 is then removable from the rest of the device which is the subject of the invention. The assembly and disassembly of the device which is the subject of the invention are then simplified.

[0132] The other characteristics of the spherical connection 600 having already been described in [Fig.5], they are not described again here.

[0133] In embodiments, such as those illustrated in [Fig. 6], the device which is the subject of the invention, further comprises a sheath 615 positioned between the connecting element 605 and the case 607, the case 607 being positioned between the sheath 615 and the bar 610.

[0134] In embodiments, the sheath 615 forms a sliding connection or sliding pivot between the connecting element 605 and the bar 610 along the axis 611 of the bar 610.

[0135] The other characteristics of the sheath 615 having already been described in [Fig.3], they are not described again here.

[0136] In embodiments, as shown in [Fig. 3], the sheath 305 comprises at least one adjustment means 315 for adjusting the position of the bar 325 along the axis 326 of said bar 325. Preferably, the adjustment means 315 is a thread. The sheath 305 may comprise a thread on its inner surface. The bar 325 may comprise a thread on the surface of a portion of the bar 325 which is surrounded by the sheath 305. The threads of the bar 325 and of the sheath 305 are preferably configured to adjust the distance between the bar 325 and the pulley 135, as shown in [Fig. 1]. In other words, the threads of the bar 325 and of the sheath 305 are preferably configured to translate the bar 325 in the sheath 305.

[0137] In variants, the adjustment means 315 is a system of clips or clamps.

[0138] In optional embodiments, as shown in [Fig.3], the device 100 further comprises friction elements between the bar 325 and the sheath 305 configured to induce a friction force along the axis 326 of the bar 325.

[0139] The friction elements can be positioned over the entire interior section of the sheath 305 and / or over a portion of the bar 325 which is covered by the sheath 305. These friction elements allow the sheath 305 to maintain adhesion to the bar 325 during translation thanks to the friction generated by the friction elements 315.

[0140] In embodiments, the bar 115 comprises a removable weight 160, said weight 160 being positioned between the joint 125 and the connecting element 110.

[0141] Such a weight 160 is for example a bodybuilding weight or any other weight well known to those skilled in the art. The mass of the weight 160 is preferably adapted so that the bar 115 is horizontal when the device 100 is not in use. In other words, in the rest position, the axis of the bar 116 may be perpendicular to the axis, 131, 141 and / or 146, of at least one arm, 130, 140 and / or 145.

[0142] The weight 160 comprises, for example, means for clamping to the bar 115. Such clamping means are, for example, screw-nut systems, clips, clamps or any other fixing system well known to those skilled in the art.

[0143] The weight 160 is preferably positioned on the bar 115 so that the bar 115 is horizontal when the device 100 is not in use. In other words, the weight 160 can be positioned on the bar 115 so that the bar 115 is in the rest position. In the rest position, the axis of the bar 116 can be perpendicular to the axis, 131, 141 and / or 146, of at least one arm, 130, 140 and / or 145.

[0144] [Fig. 2] which is not to scale, shows a schematic view of a particular embodiment of the device 200 which is the subject of the invention.

[0145] In embodiments, the muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation device 200 comprises: - a bar 215 extending along an axis 216, - at least one adjustable 220 load, - a fixed support 205 comprising at least one connecting element 210, each connecting element connecting a bar 215 to at least one adjustable load 220, the fixed support comprising at least two arms: - a first arm 230 supporting a joint 225, said first arm 230 extending along an axis 231 and - at least one other arm 240 supporting at least one pulley 235 for guiding the connecting element, at least one other arm 240 extending along an axis 241, said guide pulley 235 being mounted for rotation about at least one axis 236, this axis 236 being perpendicular to the axis, 231 and / or 241, of at least one arm, 230 and / or 240.

[0146] The device 200 which is the subject of the invention, differs from that described in [Fig.l] in that each load 220 is slidably mounted on another arm 240, of the support extending along an axis 241. The load 220 can be configured to be in sliding connection along an arm 240. In other words, the load 220 is slidable along the axis 241. In other words, the load 220 is in translation along an axis 241 parallel to the axis 231 of the first arm 230.

[0147] In embodiments, such as shown in [Fig.2], the device 200 further comprises a charge reserve 250 at the end of at least one of the arms 230 of the support 205.

[0148] Such a reserve 250 may be a set of removable loads 220, for example weight training weights. The mass of the reserve can then be adjusted, by removing or adding weights.

[0149] The reserve 250 is preferably in sliding connection along the axis 231 of the first arm 230. In other words, the reserve 250 can translate along the first arm 230.

[0150] The other characteristics of the device 200 which is the subject of the invention, having already been described in [Fig.l], are not described again here.

[0151] [Fig.7] which is not to scale, shows a schematic view of the possible trajectories, 700, 705 and / or 710, of the bar, in movement, of the muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation device which is the subject of the invention.

[0152] In embodiments, the user can perform, with the bar 115, movements following a trajectory 700 formed of straight lines from a center of rotation 701. The center of rotation 701 is preferably a common point of the two axes, 131 and / or 116, of the first arm 130 and of the bar 115. Preferably, this trajectory 700 is performed when the bar 115 is positioned horizontally at a height being close to the user's sternum.

[0153] In embodiments, the user can perform, with the bar 115, movements following a trajectory 705 of the circles 706 of different diameters. Preferably, this trajectory 705 is performed when the bar 115 is positioned horizontally at a height above the user's sternum.

[0154] In embodiments, the user can perform, with the bar 115, movements following a trajectory 710 of curves forming closed loops. Preferably, this trajectory 710 is performed when the bar 115 is positioned horizontally at a height above the user's sternum.

Claims

Claims

1. Muscle training and / or physical rehabilitation device (100, 200), characterized in that it comprises: - a bar (115, 215, 325, 505, 610) extending along an axis (116, 216, 326, 611), - at least one adjustable load (120, 220), - a fixed support (105, 205) comprising at least one connecting element (110, 210, 320, 605), each connecting element connecting a bar (115, 215, 325, 505, 610), along the axis (116, 216, 326, 611) of said bar (115, 215, 325, 505, 610), to at least one load (120, 220) adjustable, the fixed support comprising at least two arms: - a first arm (130, 230) supporting an articulation (125, 225), said first arm (130, 230) extending along an axis (131, 231) and - at least one other arm (140, 240) supporting at least one pulley (135, 235) for guiding the connecting element, at least one other arm (140, 240) extending along an axis (141, 241), said guide pulley (135,235) being mounted for rotation around at least one axis (136, 236), said axis (136, 236) being perpendicular to the axis (131, 141, 231, 241) of at least one arm (130, 230, 140, 240), and - each load (120, 220) is slidably mounted on a said other arm (140, 145, 240) of the support, at least one other arm (140, 145, 240) extending along an axis (141, 146, 241).,

2. Device (100, 200), according to claim 1, in which the articulation (125, 225) is linked to the bar (115, 215, 325) by a spherical finger connection (400), said bar being blocked in rotation about an axis (404), this axis (404) being the axis (116, 216, 326) of the bar (115, 215, 325).

3. Device (100, 200), according to claim 1, in which the articulation (125, 225) is linked to the bar (115, 215, 325, 505, 610) by a spherical connection (500, 600).

4. Device (100, 200), according to one of claims 1 to 3, which further comprises at least one so-called "angle" pulley (150, 155) supported by at least one other arm (140, 145) and mounted to rotate around at least one axis (151, 156), said axis (151, 156) being perpendicular to at least one axis (131, 141, 146) of an arm (130, 140, 145), said angle pulley (150, 155) guiding the connecting element (110) between the guide pulley (135) and the load (120).

5. Device (100, 200), according to one of claims 1 to 4, in which the support (105, 205) comprises at least one means (165, 170, 255, 260) for adapting the position of the articulation (125, 225) relative to the first arm (130, 230), along the axis (131, 231) of said first arm (130, 230).

6. Device (100, 200), according to one of claims 1 to 5, in which the support (105, 205) comprises at least one means (165, 170, 255, 260) for adapting the position of the guide pulley (135, 235) relative to another arm (140, 240), along the axis (141, 241) of a said other arm (140, 240).

7. Device (100, 200), according to one of claims 1 to 6, which further comprises a sheath (305, 615) positioned between the connecting element (110, 210, 320, 605) and the bar (115, 215, 325, 505, 610), said sheath forming a sliding or pivoting connection sliding between the connecting element (110, 210, 320, 605) and the bar (115, 215, 325, 505, 610) along the axis (116, 216, 326, 611) of the bar (115, 215, 325, 505, 610).

8. Device (100, 200), according to claim 7, in which the sheath (305, 615) comprises at least one means (315) for adjusting the position of the bar (115, 215, 325, 505, 610) along the axis (116, 216, 326, 611) of said bar (115, 215, 325, 505, 610).

9. Device (100, 200), according to one of claims 1 to 8, in which the bar comprises a removable weight (160, 245), said weight (160, 245) being positioned between the articulation (125, 225) and the connecting element (110, 210).

10. Device (100, 200), according to one of claims 1 to 9, which further comprises a reserve (250) of charge at the end of at least one of the arms (230) of the support (205).

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