Stretching equipment

Abstract

To provide a stretching tool that is more stable during use and more convenient. [Solution] The pole device comprises a pair of pole bodies 1 each formed in an elongated cylindrical shape, and a positioning member 2 that positions each pole body 1 by abutting them so that their axial directions are approximately parallel. The positioning member has a positioning member body 21, which is an elongated bag body that houses each pole body. The positioning member further has an opening / closing means 22 that is provided at the open end of the positioning member body 21 and is capable of opening and closing this open end. The opening / closing means includes a lid portion 22a and a hook-and-loop fastener 22b that detachably connects the lid portion and the positioning member body. Each pole body is divided approximately in the center in the longitudinal direction, thereby each having a pair of pole components 11. Each pole body has a through-hole h extending along its longitudinal direction, giving it a substantially cylindrical shape.

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] This invention relates to a training tool for improving posture and bone structure. [Background technology]

[0002] Conventionally, stretch poles and foam rollers have been widely used as training equipment for improving physical flexibility and relieving muscle tension.

[0003] These tools are primarily used to relax muscle groups, particularly those around the trunk, and to correct posture and balance the skeleton. In particular, stretch poles are generally cylindrical and made of a relatively hard material, and by placing parts of the body on them, it is expected to have effects such as releasing fascia and adjusting the spine.

[0004] In recent years, these stretching tools have also been used as training equipment for rehabilitation and for maintaining and improving the health of the elderly. In particular, progress is being made in the development of products that allow the load and stimulation to be adjusted according to the user's muscle strength and physical condition, and technological innovations are being made to improve the user experience, such as adjusting cushioning and rebound force and making the material more flexible.

[0005] In relation to the above, Patent Document 1 discloses a stretch pole comprising a cylindrical member made of a cushioning material with a cylindrical cavity in the center, and a cylindrical core member that can be inserted and removed from the cavity.

[0006] The object of this invention is to adjust the repulsive force by configuring the core member to be retractable, thereby providing two or more levels of stimulation according to the user's muscle strength and condition. This makes it possible for elderly people with little muscle mass, people with disabilities, and people recovering from illness to perform stretching exercises that are easy to follow. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0007] [Patent Document 1] Patent No. 7002806 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0008] However, the invention described in Patent Document 1 consists of only a single pole, which poses a problem in that, for example, when a user lies face up on the pole, it is difficult to maintain balance and the pole lacks stability.

[0009] The present invention has been made in consideration of the above-mentioned circumstances, and aims to provide a training tool that is more stable during use and more convenient to use. [Means for solving the problem]

[0010] To achieve this objective, the present disclosure provides a training device [1].

[0011] [1] The pole includes a pair of pole bodies each formed in an elongated cylindrical shape, and a positioning member that positions the pole bodies by abutting them so that their axial directions are approximately parallel to each other. Stretching equipment.

[0012] In addition, as preferred embodiments of the present invention, the present disclosure provides training tools [2] to [6].

[0013] [2] The positioning member is an elongated bag body in which each of the pole bodies is housed. [1] A stretching tool as described in [1].

[0014] [3] An opening / closing means capable of opening and closing the end portion is provided at the open end of the positioning means. [2] A stretching tool as described in [2].

[0015] [4] The opening and closing means is a hook-and-loop fastener. [3] A stretching tool as described in [3].

[0016] [5] Each of the pole bodies is divided at approximately the center in the longitudinal direction, so that each pole body has a pair of pole constituent bodies. A stretching tool according to any one of [2] to [4].

[0017] [6] Each of the pole bodies has a through hole extending along its length, and is formed with a substantially cylindrical shape. A stretching tool according to any one of [1] to [5]. [Effects of the Invention]

[0018] According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a training tool that is more stable during use and more convenient to use. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0019] [Figure 1] 1 is an overall perspective view of a stretching tool according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 2] 1 is an exploded perspective view of a stretching tool according to an embodiment of the present invention; [Figure 3] 1 is an explanatory diagram of how to use the stretching tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 4] 1 is an explanatory diagram of how to use the stretching tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 5] 1 is an explanatory diagram of how to use the stretching tool according to an embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0020] Hereinafter, a stretching tool according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments are merely examples of the present invention, and the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. In these drawings, the symbol X indicates a stretching tool according to this embodiment.

[0021] <Configuration> As shown in Figures 1 and 2, the stretching tool X comprises a pair of pole bodies 1 each formed in the shape of an elongated cylinder, and a positioning member 2 that positions each pole body 1 by abutting them so that their axial directions are approximately parallel.

[0022] As shown in FIG. 2, each pole body 1 is divided at approximately the center in the longitudinal direction, and each pole body 1 has a pair of pole constituent bodies 11. Each pole body 1 has a through-hole h extending along its length, giving it a substantially cylindrical shape. The material of each pole body 1 is not limited to urethane foam, but may be polyethylene foam, polystyrene foam, or any other suitable elastic material.

[0023] The positioning member 2 has a positioning member body 21 and an opening / closing means 22 that is provided at an open end of the positioning member body 21 and is capable of opening and closing this open end.

[0024] The positioning member body 21 is an elongated, approximately rectangular parallelepiped bag body in which each pole body 1 is housed.

[0025] The opening / closing means 22 includes a lid portion 22a and a hook-and-loop fastener 22b that detachably connects the lid portion 22a and the positioning member main body 21 together.

[0026] The lid portion 22a is a flap extending from the periphery of the opening end of the positioning member body 21.

[0027] The hook-and-loop fasteners 22b are provided on the inner surface of the lid portion 22a and on the upper surface of the end portion of the positioning member body 21 on the opening end side.

[0028] <How to use> First, the user A brings the pole bodies 1 shown in FIG. 2 into contact with each other and stores them in the positioning member body 21, resulting in the state shown in FIG. 3(a). Next, the user A closes the open end of the positioning member body 21 using the opening / closing means 22, and the stretching tool X becomes usable as shown in FIG. 3(b) (or FIG. 1).

[0029] Then, as shown in FIG. 4, user A lies on his / her back on the stretching tool X so that the direction in which the tool extends and his / her vertical axis are approximately parallel. At this time, as shown in FIG. 4(b), the spinal column of the user A is positioned between the pole bodies 1.

[0030] When user A is not using the stretching tool X, he / she folds the entire tool in half so that the pole components 11 of each pole body 1 overlap with the positioning member body 21 interposed therebetween, as shown in FIG. 5.

[0031] <Effects> According to this embodiment, a pair of pole bodies 1 and a positioning member 2 that abuts and positions them allow user A to lie down with the spine positioned between each pole body 1, improving stability during use.

[0032] Furthermore, the positioning member body 21, which is an elongated bag body, maintains the abutting state of the pole bodies 1, prevents the pole bodies 1 from getting dirty, and improves the portability of the entire stretching tool X.

[0033] Furthermore, the opening and closing means 22 allows each pole body 1 to be stably housed inside the positioning member body 21.

[0034] Furthermore, since the opening / closing means 22 includes the lid portion 22a and the hook-and-loop fastener 22b, the open / closed state can be easily switched.

[0035] Furthermore, since each pole body 1 has a pair of pole components 11, the stretching tool X can be folded in half when not in use.

[0036] Furthermore, since each pole body 1 has an approximately cylindrical shape due to the through holes h, when in use, each pole body 1 exhibits flexibility by being moderately concave and deformed, allowing training to be performed in a state that is moderately adapted to the body shape of the user A.

[0037] <Modification> The shapes and dimensions of the components shown in the above-described embodiment are merely examples and can be modified in various ways based on design requirements, etc.

[0038] For example, the positioning member body does not necessarily have to be a bag body, but may simply be a band-like body or a string-like body that fastens each pole body 1 together.

[0039] Furthermore, the opening and closing means 22 may be a form that utilizes a hook-and-loop fastener 22b, or may be a form that utilizes magnetic attachment, snap buttons, or other various attachment and detachment means.

[0040] Furthermore, each pole body 1 does not necessarily have to be made up of a pair (i.e., two) pole components 11, but may be three or four, in which case the entire stretching tool X can be folded into three or four. [Explanation of symbols]

[0041] X: Stretching equipment 1: Pole body 11: Pole structure h:Through hole 2: Positioning member 21: Positioning member body 22: Opening and closing means 22a: Lid part 22b: Velcro A:User

Claims

1. The pole includes a pair of pole bodies each formed in an elongated cylindrical shape, and a positioning member that positions the pole bodies by abutting them so that their axial directions are approximately parallel to each other. Stretching equipment.

2. The positioning member has a positioning member body which is an elongated bag body in which each of the pole bodies is housed. The stretching tool according to claim 1.

3. The positioning member further includes an opening / closing means provided at an opening end of the positioning member body and capable of opening and closing the opening end. The stretching tool according to claim 2.

4. The opening and closing means includes a lid portion and a hook-and-loop fastener that detachably connects the lid portion and the positioning member main body. The stretching tool according to claim 3.

5. Each of the pole bodies is divided at approximately the center in the longitudinal direction, so that each pole body has a pair of pole constituent bodies. The stretching tool according to any one of claims 2 to 4.

6. Each of the pole bodies has a through hole extending along its length, and is formed with a substantially cylindrical shape. The stretching tool according to claim 1.

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