Training equipment

Abstract

This invention provides a training device that can be easily reconfigured into a ring form and a long bar form by changing the connection configuration of multiple elastic members and handles. [Solution] The training device 1 comprises a flexible, elongated first elastic member 10A and a second elastic member 10B, and a first handle 20A and a second handle 20B. The first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B each have connecting portions 11 at both ends, and the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B each have connectable portions 21 at both ends to which the connecting portions 11 are detachably connected. A ring shape is formed by connecting the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B to the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B in a ring shape, and an elongated bar shape is formed by connecting the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B to both ends of the first handle 20A, respectively.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a training apparatus, and more specifically, to a training apparatus that can be selectively reconfigured into a ring form, a long bar form, and a short bar form by detachably connecting a plurality of elastic members and handles and changing their connection modes. Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, as an apparatus used for pilates, yoga, stretching, strength training and the like, a ring-shaped training apparatus is known, which allows a user to perform exercise by utilizing its elastic resistance when the user presses it with both hands or a part of the body. There is also known an apparatus for performing training by gripping a long elastic bar and vibrating it to utilize its elastic resistance. However, since these apparatuses are usually individually configured corresponding to their specific forms and applications, it has been necessary to prepare different respective apparatuses in order to cope with a plurality of training modes.

[0003] Patent Document 1 discloses a configuration in which a plurality of annular bands and connecting components are detachably connected in the form of card connectors to form a closed-loop yoga ring. Patent Document 2 discloses a training apparatus that can be used for various types of training by integrally forming a plurality of grip portions in a loop shape and selecting a grip position. However, these prior arts do not disclose a technique for selectively configuring a ring form and a long bar form by changing the connection mode of the same elastic members and handles. Prior Art Documents Patent Documents

[0004] Patent Document 1 China Utility Model Publication No. 224099929 Patent Document 2 Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2007-000492 Summary of the Invention [Problems that the invention aims to solve]

[0005] This invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and its purpose is to provide a training device that can be easily reconfigured into multiple usage forms, including a ring form, a long bar form, and a short bar form, by detachably connecting a plurality of elastic members and a handle, and by changing the way these members are connected. [Means for solving the problem]

[0006] The training device according to the present invention comprises a flexible, elongated first elastic member and a second elastic member, and a first handle and a second handle to which the first elastic member and the second elastic member are detachably connected, wherein the first elastic member and the second elastic member each have connecting portions at both ends in the longitudinal direction, and the first handle and the second handle each have a pair of connected portions to which the connecting portions are detachably connected at both ends in the longitudinal direction, and an annular ring shape can be formed by connecting both ends of the first elastic member to one of the connected portions on the first handle and the second handle, and connecting both ends of the second elastic member to the other of the connected portions on the first handle and the second elastic member, respectively, and an elongated bar shape can be formed in which the first elastic member and the second elastic member extend in opposite directions from the first handle by connecting one end of the first elastic member and one end of the second elastic member to the pair of connected portions on the first handle, respectively.

[0007] Furthermore, in the training device according to the present invention, it is preferable that the first short bar, consisting of the first elastic member and the first handle, and the second short bar, consisting of the second elastic member and the second handle, can be constructed independently of each other by connecting one end of the first elastic member to one of the connected parts of the first handle and connecting one end of the second elastic member to one of the connected parts of the second handle.

[0008] Furthermore, in the training device according to the present invention, the connecting portion has a pair of elastically deformable locking claws, the connected portion has an insertion portion into which the connecting portion is inserted, a pair of locking recesses into which the pair of locking claws engage, and a cavity portion communicating with the pair of locking recesses, and it is preferable that when the connecting portion is inserted into the connected portion, the pair of locking claws engage with the pair of locking recesses, and the ends of the pair of locking claws protrude toward the cavity portion, thereby locking the connecting portion and the connected portion.

[0009] Furthermore, in the training device according to the present invention, it is preferable that the first handle and the second handle each have an elastically deformable cover portion that covers at least a part of the connected portion, and that by pressing the cover portion from the outside, the pair of locking claws are elastically deformed in a direction that brings them closer together, thereby releasing the engagement between the pair of locking claws and the pair of locking recesses. [Effects of the Invention]

[0010] According to this invention, by changing the connection configuration of the first elastic member, the second elastic member, the first handle, and the second handle, a ring configuration, a long bar configuration, and a short bar configuration can be selectively constructed using the same components. Therefore, in the ring configuration, Pilates, stretching, or strength training can be performed using the elastic resistance of the ring, and in the long bar configuration, training can be performed by gripping the first handle and vibrating the first and second elastic members. In the short bar configuration, training can be performed by gripping the first and second handles with the left and right hands respectively and vibrating the first and second elastic members independently of each other. Furthermore, by disassembling each component, storage and portability can be made easier. In addition, by inserting the connecting part into the connected part, a pair of locking claws can be engaged with a pair of locking recesses to easily lock them together, and by pressing the cover part of the handle from the outside, the engagement can be released and the connecting part can be removed from the connected part. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0011] [Figure 1] This is an overall view showing the training device according to an embodiment of the present invention assembled into a ring shape. [Figure 2] This is an overall view showing the first elastic member, second elastic member, first handle, and second handle, which constitute the training device according to an embodiment of the present invention, separated from each other. [Figure 3] This is an overall view showing the training device according to an embodiment of the present invention assembled into a long bar configuration. [Figure 4] This is an overall view showing the training device according to an embodiment of the present invention assembled into two independent short bars. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0012] Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the following, the same reference numerals will be used for similar elements in all drawings, and redundant explanations will be omitted. In addition, in the descriptions within the text, reference numerals previously mentioned will be used as necessary.

[0013] As shown in Figures 1 to 4, the training device 1 according to this embodiment comprises a first elastic member 10A, a second elastic member 10B, a first handle 20A, and a second handle 20B. The first elastic member 10A, the second elastic member 10B, the first handle 20A, and the second handle 20B are configured to be detachable from one another, and by changing the way they are connected, they can be selectively rearranged into the ring configuration shown in Figure 1, the long bar configuration shown in Figure 3, and the short bar configuration shown in Figure 4.

[0014] As shown in Figure 2, the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B are elongated members that are flexible and elastic, respectively. The first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B are configured to bend or deform when subjected to an external force, and to return to their original shape when the external force is removed.

[0015] The first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B are capable of bending in a substantially semicircular shape in a ring form, and are capable of extending substantially in a linear shape in a long bar form and a short bar form. Multiple grooves are formed on the surface of the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B along their longitudinal direction. These grooves serve to improve the appearance of the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B and may also have the function of suppressing slippage when a user touches the elastic members.

[0016] The first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B each have connecting portions 11 at both ends in their longitudinal direction. Each connecting portion 11 is inserted into a connecting portion 21 formed on the first handle 20A or the second handle 20B, thereby being detachably connected to each handle.

[0017] Each of the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B is an elongated member that can be gripped by a user's hand. The first handle 20A and the second handle 20B are each formed such that the central portion in the longitudinal direction is narrower than both end portions. This allows the user to stably grip the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B.

[0018] A plurality of curved grooves are respectively formed on the outer surfaces of the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B. These grooves are arranged separately on both end sides in the longitudinal direction of the handle, suppress slipping when the user grips the handle, and function as a guide for the gripping position.

[0019] The first handle 20A and the second handle 20B each have connected portions 21 at both ends in the longitudinal direction. Although FIG. 2 shows the connected portion 21 formed on one end side of each handle, a similar connected portion 21 is also formed on the other end side of each handle. The connecting portion 11 of the corresponding elastic member is inserted into each connected portion 21.

[0020] Each connecting portion 11 is provided with a pair of elastically deformable locking claws on both sides in the width direction. On the other hand, inside each connected portion 21, there are provided an insertion portion into which the connecting portion 11 is inserted, and a pair of locking recesses with which the pair of locking claws are respectively engaged. The internal structures of these locking claws, insertion portions and locking recesses are not illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 4.

[0021] When the connecting portion 11 is inserted into the connected portion 21, the pair of locking claws are elastically deformed in the direction approaching each other by the inner wall of the insertion portion. When the connecting portion 11 is inserted to a predetermined position, the pair of locking claws each return to their original positions and engage with the pair of locking recesses. This prevents the connecting portion 11 from coming out of the connected portion 21, and the elastic member and the handle are connected in a locked state.

[0022] Each locking recess is connected to a cavity formed inside the connected portion 21. When the connecting portion 11 and the connected portion 21 are locked, at least a portion of the end of the locking claw protrudes toward the cavity. This ensures that the locking claw engages securely with the locking recess, preventing unintended separation of the connecting portion 11 and the connected portion 21.

[0023] The first handle 20A and the second handle 20B each have an elastically deformable cover portion that covers at least a part of the connected portion 21. When a user presses the cover portion from the outside, the pressing force is transmitted to the ends of the locking claws that protrude toward the cavity. As a result, the pair of locking claws elastically deform toward each other, and the engagement between the locking claws and the locking recesses is released.

[0024] With the engagement between the locking claw and the locking recess released, the connecting portion 11 can be pulled out from the connected portion 21 by pulling the elastic member and the handle in a direction away from each other. Therefore, the elastic member and the handle can be easily separated without the use of tools.

[0025] Next, the ring configuration will be described with reference to Figure 1. In the ring configuration, one connection portion 11 of the first elastic member 10A is connected to one connected portion 21 of the first handle 20A, and the other connection portion 11 of the first elastic member 10A is connected to one connected portion 21 of the second handle 20B.

[0026] Furthermore, one connection portion 11 of the second elastic member 10B is connected to the other connected portion 21 of the first handle 20A, and the other connection portion 11 of the second elastic member 10B is connected to the other connected portion 21 of the second handle 20B. As a result, the first elastic member 10A, the first handle 20A, the second elastic member 10B, and the second handle 20B are sequentially connected, forming an annular ring shape overall.

[0027] In the ring configuration shown in Figure 1, each connecting portion 11 is inserted inside the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B, and is therefore substantially invisible from the outside. As a result, the ring configuration appears to form a continuous annular body with the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B and the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B.

[0028] In the ring configuration, the user grasps the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B with both hands and presses them in a direction that brings them closer together. This causes the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B to elastically deform, and their restoring force acts as a resistance force against the user's pressing force. Therefore, the user can use this resistance force to perform Pilates, stretching, or strength training.

[0029] Next, the long bar configuration will be described with reference to Figure 3. In the long bar configuration, one connection portion 11 of the first elastic member 10A is connected to one connected portion 21 of the first handle 20A, and one connection portion 11 of the second elastic member 10B is connected to the other connected portion 21 of the first handle 20A.

[0030] As a result, the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B extend in opposite directions from the first handle 20A, with the first handle 20A in between them. The first elastic member 10A, the first handle 20A, and the second elastic member 10B are arranged in a nearly straight line as a whole, forming a long bar configuration. The second handle 20B is not used when forming the long bar configuration and is therefore omitted from the illustration in Figure 3.

[0031] In the long bar configuration, the connecting portions 11 provided at the outer ends of the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B are located on the free end side. The user grasps the first handle 20A located in the center and moves the first handle 20A back and forth or swings it in small increments. As a result, the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B extending on both sides of the first handle 20A vibrate while bending.

[0032] The elastic resistance and inertial force generated by the vibration of the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B act on the user's hand, arm, shoulder, or upper body via the first handle 20A. Therefore, by vibrating the long bar configuration, the user can perform training in a manner different from that of the ring configuration.

[0033] Next, the short bar configuration will be described with reference to Figure 4. In the short bar configuration, one connection portion 11 of the first elastic member 10A is connected to one of the connected portions 21 of the first handle 20A. Also, one connection portion 11 of the second elastic member 10B is connected to one of the connected portions 21 of the second handle 20B.

[0034] As a result, the first short bar, consisting of the first elastic member 10A and the first handle 20A, and the second short bar, consisting of the second elastic member 10B and the second handle 20B, are constructed independently of each other. In each short bar, the handle is located at one end, and the other connecting portion 11 of the elastic member is located at the other end.

[0035] The user grasps the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B with their left and right hands, respectively, and moves both handles back and forth or swings them. This allows the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B to vibrate independently of each other. The first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B may be vibrated in the same direction, or in different directions or at different timings.

[0036] When changing the training device 1 from a ring configuration to a long bar configuration, the user presses the cover portions of the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B to release the lock between the connecting portion 11 and the connected portion 21. Then, the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B are removed from the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B and reconnected in the configuration shown in Figure 3.

[0037] When converting training equipment 1 to a short bar configuration, the user connects one connection point 11 of the first elastic member 10A to one connection point 21 of the first handle 20A, and connects one connection point 11 of the second elastic member 10B to one connection point 21 of the second handle 20B. In this way, the ring configuration, long bar configuration, and short bar configuration can be easily switched using the same components.

[0038] Conversely, when changing the training device 1 from a long bar configuration or a short bar configuration to a ring configuration, the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B are removed from the first handle 20A or the second handle 20B, and then the first elastic member 10A, the second elastic member 10B, the first handle 20A, and the second handle 20B are reconnected in the configuration shown in Figure 1. In this way, the ring configuration, long bar configuration, and short bar configuration can be easily switched using the same components.

[0039] Furthermore, by separating the first elastic member 10A, the second elastic member 10B, the first handle 20A, and the second handle 20B as shown in Figure 2, the space occupied by the training device 1 during storage and transport can be reduced. In addition, each component can be cleaned or replaced individually.

[0040] In this embodiment, the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B can have substantially the same shape and structure. Similarly, the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B can also have substantially the same shape and structure. This reduces the number of parts and simplifies manufacturing and assembly.

[0041] However, the first elastic member 10A and the second elastic member 10B may have different lengths, widths, thicknesses, or elastic properties. Also, the first handle 20A and the second handle 20B may have different shapes or sizes. These modifications can be appropriately set according to the intended use of the training device 1, the user's physique, or the required resistance force.

[0042] Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment. The shape, dimensions, materials, and arrangement of each component can be appropriately modified without departing from the spirit of the present invention. [Explanation of Symbols]

[0043] 1 Training device, 10A First elastic member, 10B Second elastic member, 11 Connecting part, 20A First handle, 20B Second handle, 21 Connected part.

Claims

1. A first elastic member and a second elastic member, both having flexible, elongated shapes. The first elastic member and the second elastic member are detachably connected to a first handle and a second handle, Training equipment equipped with, The first elastic member and the second elastic member each have connecting portions at both ends in the longitudinal direction. The first handle and the second handle each have a pair of connecting parts at both ends in the longitudinal direction to which the connecting part is detachably connected. By connecting both ends of the first elastic member to the connected portion on one side of the first handle and the second handle, respectively, and by connecting both ends of the second elastic member to the connected portion on the other side of the first handle and the second handle, respectively, an annular ring shape can be formed. A training device characterized in that a long bar configuration can be formed in which the first elastic member and the second elastic member extend in opposite directions from the first handle by connecting one end of the first elastic member and one end of the second elastic member to the pair of connection parts of the first handle, respectively.

2. In the training device described in claim 1, A training device characterized in that a first short bar consisting of the first elastic member and the first handle, and a second short bar consisting of the second elastic member and the second handle, can be constructed independently of each other by connecting one end of the first elastic member to one of the connected parts of the first handle, and connecting one end of the second elastic member to one of the connected parts of the second handle.

3. In the training device described in claim 1, The connecting portion has a pair of elastically deformable locking claws, The connected portion comprises an insertion portion into which the connecting portion is inserted, a pair of locking recesses into which the pair of locking claws engage, and a cavity communicating with each of the pair of locking recesses. It has, A training device characterized in that when the connecting portion is inserted into the connected portion, the pair of locking claws engage with the pair of locking recesses, and the ends of the pair of locking claws protrude toward the cavity, thereby locking the connecting portion and the connected portion.

4. In the training device described in claim 3, The first handle and the second handle each have an elastically deformable cover portion that covers at least a part of the connected portion, A training device characterized in that by pressing the cover portion from the outside, the pair of locking claws are elastically deformed in a direction that brings them closer together, thereby releasing the engagement between the pair of locking claws and the pair of locking recesses.

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