Walking exercise device

Abstract

To provide a walking exercise device that displays images on a monitor screen in synchronization with walking speed. [Solution] A walking exercise device is provided with a main body that is equipped with a running belt, a first belt rotation roller, a second belt rotation roller, a speed detector, and a handrail, and the rotation of the running belt is transmitted to the first belt rotation roller and the second belt rotation roller, the axis of the second belt rotation roller is connected to the speed detector, and the speed detector detects the speed of the running belt, thereby allowing the image on the monitor screen to move in synchronization with the speed of the running belt.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a walking exercise device that can be used safely and enjoyably even by the elderly. [Background technology]

[0002] 2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, walking exercise machines have been proposed for the purpose of relieving lack of exercise and for training. Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0003] Conventionally, walking exercise devices have been safe for users with sufficient physical ability, but with the aging of society in recent years, there is a need for walking exercise devices that can be used safely and enjoyably by elderly people whose leg strength has decreased. [Means for solving the problem]

[0004] To solve the above problems, the main body is equipped with a running section that allows the user to move the belt with their leg strength, and a speed detector for detecting the running speed of the belt. Also, a handrail is provided on the top of the main body to prevent the user from falling, and a monitor screen is provided in front of the handrail, and the image on the monitor screen moves in synchronization with the speed detected by the speed detector. [Effects of the Invention]

[0005] The device's configuration allows users to move the belt using their leg strength, making it safe for even elderly people with weak legs to use. Furthermore, the image on the monitor screen moves in sync with walking speed, making exercise more enjoyable. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0006] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall view of an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a CPU control circuit according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 3] 4 is a view showing the front lower part tilt mechanism of the main body according to the embodiment of the present invention; DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION [Example]

[0007] Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0008] Figure 1 is an overall view of an embodiment of the present invention. The walking exercise device comprises a main body 1, a running belt 2, a first belt rotation roller 6, a second belt rotation roller 7 (inside the main body), a speed detector 3 (inside the main body), and a handrail 4. A monitor screen 5 and a power switch 11 are provided at the top front of the handrail 4, and a brake handle 9 is provided on the side of the handrail 4. Also provided inside the main body 1 are a CPU control circuit 10 and a power circuit 12.

[0009] 2 is a block diagram of the CPU control circuit of the walking exercise device. The speed detector 3 is connected to the CPU control circuit 10, which detects the rotation speed of the belt. Furthermore, the output of the CPU control circuit 10 is connected to the monitor screen 5.

[0010] Figure 3 shows the tilt mechanism for the lower front part of the walking exercise device. Because the walking exercise device is operated by the leg strength of the person walking, the load can be adjusted by a mechanism that adjusts the height of the front part of the main body 1. The height of the front part of the main body can be adjusted to suit the leg strength of the person walking to make exercise easier.

[0011] A main body arm mounting part 20 is provided on the lower front side of the main body 1, and a height adjustment arm 22 is attached to it so that it can be rotated freely by a main body arm mounting pin 21. A front wheel 24 is attached to the other end of the height adjustment arm 22 via a front wheel mounting shaft 25. Meanwhile, the height adjustment arm 22 is provided with a plurality of height adjustment holes 28, and a main body arm fixing bar 26 is connected to any height adjustment hole 28 that adjusts the height of the front of the main body 1 appropriately via a height adjustment arm fixing pin 23. The other end of the main body arm fixing bar 26 is fixed to the main body 1 by a fixing bar mounting pin 27.

[0012] In other words, by using any of the multiple height adjustment holes 28 to install the main body arm fixing bar 26 via the height adjustment arm fixing pin 23, the height of the front of the main body 1 can be adjusted and the inclination of the main body 1 can be adjusted.

[0013] The operation of the walking exercise device configured as described above will now be explained. When power switch 11 is turned on, power supply circuit 12 supplies power to monitor screen 5, speed detector 3, and CPU control circuit 10. When a walking exerciser holds onto handrails 4 and steps onto running belt 2 attached to main body 1, the running belt 2 rotates backward due to the walking exerciser's leg strength. As running belt 2 is sent backward, first belt rotation roller 6 and second belt rotation roller 7 also rotate in synchronization with the rotation of running belt 2. First belt rotation roller 6 and second belt rotation roller 7 are rotatably attached to main body 1 via shafts (not shown).

[0014] The shaft of the second belt rotating roller 7 is connected to a speed detector 3, which is configured to detect the rotation speed of the belt. On the other hand, a brake 13 (inside the main body) is also connected to the shaft of the second belt rotating roller 7, and when the walker grips the brake lever 9, the brake 13 (inside the main body) is activated to prevent the walker from falling over.

[0015] Next, the signal detected by the speed detector 3 is input to a CPU control circuit 10. The CPU control circuit 10 performs an operation to display an image on a monitor screen 5 in synchronization with the detected speed.

[0016] By operating in this manner, the images are reproduced in synchronization on the monitor screen 5, allowing the walker to walk safely and enjoyably.

[0017] In this embodiment, the image displayed on the monitor screen 5 shows the scenery while walking, and the user can select a moving image that will interest him / her. [Explanation of symbols]

[0018] 1 Main unit 2 Running belt 3 Speed detector 4. Handrails 5 Monitor screen 6 First belt rotating roller 7 Second belt rotation roller 8 Lower front tilting mechanism 9. Brake lever 10 CPU control circuit 11 Power switch 12 Power circuit 13. Brakes 20 Main body arm mounting part 21 Main unit arm mounting pin 22 Height adjustment arm 23 Height adjustment arm fixing pin 24 Front wheel 25 Front wheel mounting shaft 26 Main body arm fixing bar 27 Fixed bar mounting pin 28 Height adjustment hole

Claims

[Claim 1] A walking exercise device having a mechanism in which a running belt, a first belt rotating roller, a second belt rotating roller, a speed detector, and a handrail are provided on the main body, the rotation of the running belt is transmitted to the first belt rotating roller and the second belt rotating roller, the shaft of the second belt rotating roller is connected to the speed detector, the speed of the running belt is transmitted to the speed detector, a monitor screen and a power switch are provided above the front of the handrail, a CPU control circuit and a power circuit are provided inside the main body, the speed detector is connected to the CPU control circuit, the CPU control circuit detects the rotation speed of the belt, the output of the CPU control circuit is connected to the monitor screen, and the image on the monitor screen moves in synchronization with the speed of the running belt.

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