Physical training machine

Abstract

[Problem] To provide a physical training machine that makes it possible to provide convenience to a trainee and a training assistant. [Solution] A physical training machine 1 comprises: a wire (wire 4); a wire winding means (wire winding device 3) for manually winding up the wire; and load applying means (machine body 2, pulleys 5 and 6, a carabiner 7, wires 8L and 8R, a wire coupling tool 9, free-swinging coupling pulleys 10L, 10R, 11L, and 11R, coupling tools 12L and 12R, wires 13L and 13R, a wire coupling tool 14, free-swinging coupling pulleys 15L and 15R, pulleys 16L, 16R, 17L, and 17R, and coupling tools 18L and 18R) for applying a load to a muscle of a trainee 41 or for adjusting a load applied to the muscle of the trainee 41 when the wire winding means winds up the wire.

Description

training machine

[0001] The present invention relates to a training machine used for muscle strength training.

[0002] Conventionally, in strength training, it has been effective to apply a heavy load to the body of the trainee using a heavy object such as a barbell.

[0003] Furthermore, in recent years, various weight training machines (see Patent Document 1) that allow muscle training by raising and lowering weights have been put into practical use.

[0004] Patent No. 7027607

[0005] Conventional strength training, which places a heavy load on the trainee's body using heavy objects such as barbells, has the problem of handling heavy objects and also places a heavy burden on the training assistant.

[0006] Furthermore, in conventional strength training, which involves repeatedly lifting and lowering the same weight multiple times, there is a surplus of strength that can be exerted in each exercise, making it inefficient for a type of training that recommends applying a heavy load.

[0007] Furthermore, in conventional strength training, there are cases where the trainee becomes unable to support the heavy training object (barbell, weights, etc.) due to muscle fatigue during strength training.

[0008] Furthermore, in conventional muscle training, when the weight of the training object becomes too heavy to support, an assistant is required to help lift it, which can place a heavy burden on the assistant.

[0009] In the weight training machine described in Cited Document 1, the load on the trainee can be adjusted by adjusting the total weight of the weights that are raised and lowered. However, this adjustment requires time to attach and detach the weights, which results in a longer training time, and it is difficult to adjust the load to suit the trainee's physical strength and fatigue level.

[0010] The present invention provides a training machine that is convenient for the trainee and the training assistant.

[0011] The training machine of the present invention is characterized by comprising a wire, a wire winding means for manually winding up the wire, and a load-applying means for applying a load to the muscles of the person being trained or adjusting the load applied to the muscles of the person being trained when the wire winding means winds up the wire.

[0012] Furthermore, the training machine of the present invention is characterized in that the load-applying means is connected to the wire, and the wire winding means winds up the wire, thereby applying a load to the muscles of the trainee or adjusting the load applied to the muscles of the trainee by pulling the wire downward or upward relative to the trainee.

[0013] Furthermore, the training machine of the present invention is characterized by comprising: a first wire; a wire winding means for manually winding up the first wire; a second wire selectively connectable to the first wire; a first load-applying means connected to the second wire and configured to apply or adjust a load to the muscles of the trainee by pulling them downward when the wire winding means winds up the first wire while the second wire is connected to the first wire; a third wire selectively connectable to the first wire; and a load-applying means connected to the third wire and configured to apply or adjust a load to the muscles of the trainee by pulling them upward when the wire winding means winds up the first wire while the third wire is connected to the first wire.

[0014] The present invention can provide a training machine that is convenient for the trainee and the training assistant.

[0015] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention with its orientation changed; FIG. 3 is a side view of a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 4 is a rear view of a wire winding device according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing training using a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing training without using a heavy object using a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 7 is a side view of a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention when being wound down; FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing training using a heavy object using a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0016] <Embodiments> Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

[0017] FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention with its orientation reversed. FIG. 3 is a side view of a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a rear view of a wire winding device according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing training using a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing training without using a heavy object using a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a side view of a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention when being wound down. FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing training with a heavy object using a training machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0018] <Configuration of an embodiment of the present invention> As shown in Figures 1 and 2, a training machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention is composed of an assembled machine body 2, a wire winding device 3, a wire 4, pulleys 5 and 6, a carabiner 7, wires 8L and 8R, a wire fastener 9, swivelable connecting pulleys 10L, 10R, 11L and 11R, fasteners 12L and 12R, wires 13L and 13R, a wire fastener 14, swivelable connecting pulleys 15L and 15R, pulleys 16L, 16R, 17L and 17R, and fasteners 18L and 18R.

[0019] The machine body 2 is made of metal and is assembled. As shown in Figure 3, the wire winding device 3 is mounted on the rear side of the support 21 of the machine body 2 and is used to manually wind up the wire 4.

[0020] As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the wire 4 is wound by a wire winding device 3.

[0021] The pulley 5 is rotatably attached to the upper end of the support 21 of the machine body 2, and the first wire 4 is hung on it.

[0022] The pulley 6 is rotatably attached to the lower middle part of the upper frame 22 of the machine body 2, and the first wire 4 is hung on the pulley 6.

[0023] The carabiner 7 is attached to the tip of the wire 4 and is used to switch between a pulling-up motion and a pulling-down motion. The wires 8L and 8R are used by the trainee to perform the pulling-up motion. In this case, the training machine 1 performs the pulling-down motion, and the trainee performs the pulling-up motion.

[0024] The wire connector 9 is connected to the base end side of the wires 8L and 8R, and can be connected to the carabiner 7.

[0025] The swivelable connecting pulley 10L is rotatably attached to the rear of the lower left frame 23L of the machine body 2, and is arranged to guide the wire 8L from the diagonally upper right side horizontally forward and to prevent the wire 8L from coming off.

[0026] The swivelable connecting pulley 11L is rotatably attached to the front of the lower left frame 23L of the machine body 2, and is arranged to guide the wire 8L from the horizontal rear diagonally upward to the right and to prevent the wire 8L from coming off.

[0027] The swivelable connecting pulley 10R is rotatably attached to the rear of the lower right frame 23R of the machine body 2, and is arranged to guide the wire 8R from the diagonally upper left side horizontally forward and to prevent the wire 8R from coming off.

[0028] The swivelable connecting pulley 11R is rotatably attached to the front of the lower right frame 23R of the machine body 2, and is arranged to guide the wire 8R from the horizontal rear diagonally upward to the left and to prevent the wire 8R from coming off.

[0029] The connector 12L is, for example, a carabiner, and is attached to the tip of the wire 8L to detachably connect the wire 8L to an attachment on the left side of a metal bar (barbell shaft, etc.) 19 (see Figure 6).

[0030] The connector 12R is, for example, a carabiner, and is attached to the tip of the wire 8R to detachably connect the wire 8R to the attachment on the right side of the bar 19 (see FIG. 6).

[0031] The wires 13L and 13R are used by the trainee to perform a pulling-down exercise. In this case, the training machine 1 performs a pulling-up operation, and the trainee performs a pulling-down exercise. The wire connector 14 is connected to the base ends of the wires 13L and 13R, and can be connected to a carabiner 7.

[0032] The swivelable connecting pulley 15L is rotatably attached to the rear of the left lower frame 23L of the machine body 2, and is arranged to guide the wire 13L from the right obliquely upward vertically and to prevent the wire 13L from coming off.

[0033] The pulley 16L is rotatably attached to the rear of the upper left frame 24L of the machine body 2, and guides the wire 13L from below horizontally forward.

[0034] The pulley 17L is rotatably attached to the front of the upper left frame 24L of the machine body 2, and guides the wire 13L from the horizontal rear diagonally downward to the right.

[0035] The swivelable connecting pulley 15R is rotatably attached to the rear of the lower right frame 23R of the machine body 2, and is arranged to guide the wire 13R from the diagonally upper left upward and to prevent the wire 13R from coming off.

[0036] The pulley 16R is rotatably attached to the rear of the upper right frame 24R of the machine body 2, and guides the wire 13R from below horizontally forward.

[0037] The pulley 17R is rotatably attached to the front of the upper right frame 24R of the machine body 2, and guides the wire 13R from the horizontal rear diagonally downward to the left.

[0038] The connector 18L is, for example, a carabiner, and is attached to the tip of the wire 13L to detachably connect the wire 13L to the left attachment of a metal bar 19 (see FIG. 8).

[0039] The connector 18R is, for example, a carabiner, and is attached to the tip of the wire 13R to detachably connect the wire 13R to the attachment on the right side of the bar 19 (see FIG. 8).

[0040] As shown in FIG. 4, the wire winding device 3 comprises a base member 31 , a reel 32 , and a handle 33 .

[0041] The base member 31 is fixed to the support posts 21 (see FIGS. 1 to 3) of the machine body 2 with screws, and holds the reel 32 in a rotatable state.

[0042] The reel 32 has the wire 4 wound around it and rotates in conjunction with the handle 33 .

[0043] The base member 31 is configured so that when the handle 33 is manually rotated in one direction A (clockwise when viewed from the left), the reel 32 rotates in one direction to wind up the wire 4 .

[0044] <Training Procedure Using the Training Machine of the Embodiment of the Present Invention> Hereinafter, the training procedure using the training machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

[0045] In FIG. 5, as shown in step S1, the training assistant 42 manually operates the wire winding device 3 and rotates the handle 33 in one direction A (clockwise when viewed from the left side, see FIGS. 4 and 7), thereby winding up the wire 4 via pulleys 5 and 6 as shown in step S2.

[0046] When the bar 19 is being pulled down (when the trainee is performing the pulling-up exercise), the training assistant 42 shown in Figure 6 connects the carabiner 7 to the wire connector 9 and rotates the handle 33 of the wire winding device 3 in one direction A, as shown in step S11, Figures 6 and 7.

[0047] As a result, in the training machine 1, as shown in step S12, the wires 8L and 8R are pulled via the oscillating connecting pulleys 10L, 10R, 11L, and 11R, and as shown in step S13, a downward load is applied to the left and right attachments of the bar 19 via the connectors 12L and 12R. As a result, the training machine 1 applies a downward load to the trainee 41 who is sitting in the seat 20 and gripping the bar 19.

[0048] When the bar 19 is pulled up (when the trainee performs the pulling exercise), the training assistant 42 shown in Figure 8 connects the carabiner 7 to the wire connector 14 and rotates the handle 33 in one direction A (see Figure 4), as shown in step S21 and Figure 8.

[0049] As a result, in the training machine 1, as shown in step S22, the wires 13L and 13R are pulled via the oscillating connecting pulleys 15L and 15R and the pulleys 16L, 16R, 17L and 17R, and as shown in step S23, an upward load is applied to the left and right attachments of the bar 19 via the connectors 18L and 18R. As a result, the training machine 1 applies an upward load to the trainee 41 who is sitting in the seat 20 and gripping the bar 19.

[0050] In addition, left and right weights 50L and 50R are attached to the bar 19, and by adjusting the force of the handle 33 and rotating it in the opposite direction to one direction A (see Figure 4), it is possible to apply an adjustable downward load to the trainee 41.

[0051] In addition to providing support to the trainee 41 during both the pulling up and pulling down of the bar 19, the training assistant 42 can adjust the support provided to the trainee 41 by adjusting the amount of force used when manually operating the wire winding device 3.

[0052] In the explanation of the operation of pulling down the bar 19 shown in FIG. 6, no weights are attached to the bar 19, but weights may be attached to the bar 19 on the left and right sides even during the pulling down operation.

[0053] In addition, in the explanation of the lifting operation of the bar 19 shown in FIG. 8, the bar 19 is provided with left and right weights, but it is not necessary to provide left and right weights to the bar 19 during the lifting operation.

[0054] <Summary of configuration and operation of embodiment of the present invention> The configuration and operation of such embodiment of the present invention will be summarized below. The training machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention comprises a wire (wire 4), a wire winding means (wire winding device 3) for manually winding up the wire, and a load-applying means (machine body 2, pulleys 5, 6, carabiner 7, wires 8L, 8R, wire coupler 9, swivelable connecting pulleys 10L, 10R, 11L, 11R, couplers 12L, 12R, wires 13L, 13R, wire coupler 14, swivelable connecting pulleys 15L, 15R, pulleys 16L, 16R, 17L, 17R, couplers 18L, 18R) for applying a load to the muscles of the person being trained 41 or adjusting the load applied to the muscles of the person being trained 41 when the wire winding means winds up the wire.

[0055] In addition, in the training machine 1 of the present invention, the load-applying means is connected to the wire, and the wire winding means winds up the wire, thereby applying a load to the muscles of the trainee or adjusting the load applied to the muscles of the trainee by pulling the wire downward or upward relative to the trainee.

[0056] Furthermore, the training machine 1 of the present invention includes a first wire (wire 4), a wire winding means (wire winding device 3) for manually winding up the first wire, second wires (wires 8L, 8R) that can be selectively connected to the first wire, and a first load applying means (machine body 2, pulleys 5, 6, carabiner 7, wire for applying means) that is connected to the second wire and that, when the wire winding means winds up the first wire in a state in which the second wire is connected to the first wire, applies or adjusts the load to the muscles of the trainee by pulling them downward on the trainee. The machine comprises a connecting device 9, swivelable connecting pulleys 10L, 10R, 11L, 11R, connecting devices 12L, 12R), a third wire that can be selectively connected to the first wire, and load-applying means (machine body 2, wire connecting device 14, swivelable connecting pulleys 15L, 15R, pulleys 16L, 16R, 17L, 17R, connecting devices 18L, 18R) that is connected to the third wire and that, when the wire winding means winds up the first wire while the third wire is connected to the first wire, applies or adjusts the load to be applied to the muscles of the trainee by pulling them upward against the trainee.

[0057] In this way, in the training machine 1, a pillar (support 21) for the wire hoisting device 3 is installed in the machine body 2, which is the training machine body, and wires (wires 4, 8L, 8R, 13L, 13R) are passed through pulleys (pulleys 5, 6, swivel-type connecting pulleys 10L, 10R, 11L, 11R, swivel-type connecting pulleys 15L, 15R, and pulleys 16L, 16R, 17L, 17R). The other ends of the wires (the other ends of wires 8L, 8R or 13L, 13R) are connected to a metal bar (bar 19, preferably a barbell shaft that can withstand high strength and is approved by a powerlifting or weightlifting organization). The metal bar connected to the wires is raised and lowered by the movement of the wire hoisting device 3, which is handled and operated by a training assistant 42 (see FIGS. 6 and 8 ). This enables muscle training using the force of the wire hoisting device 3 to wind up the wire. In addition, the raising and lowering movement of the metal bar can be selected by changing the connection destination (wire connector 9, 14) of the wire tip (carabiner 7 attached to the other end of wire 4).

[0058] Furthermore, the training machine 1 has a wire winding device 3 installed thereon, and is connected to the trainee 42 via a metal bar (bar 19; other shaped attachments besides metal bars can also be used) connected to the ends of the wires (the other ends of the wires 8L, 8R or 13L, 13R). The trainee 42 can be lying on his / her back, sitting in a chair 20, or standing. The training assistant 42 manually operates the wire winding device 3 to wind up and down the wires (wires 4), thereby adjusting the tension of the wires 4, 8L, 8R, 13L, and 13R. The trainee 41 pushes and pulls the metal bar (bar 19) connected to the wires (wires 8L, 8R or 13L, 13R), generating a load that acts as a pull against the wire winding device 3, thereby training his / her muscles. The movement of the wire can be selected from two options: pulling the metal bar down from top to bottom, or pulling the metal bar up from bottom to top.

[0059] According to the training machine of this embodiment of the present invention, when the wire winding means winds up the wire, the load applying means applies a load to the muscles of the person being trained 41 or adjusts the load applied to the muscles of the person being trained 41, thereby providing convenience to the person being trained and the training assistant.

[0060] Furthermore, the training machine 1 of this embodiment is not only suitable for training using conventional heavy objects, but also allows the training assistant 42 to adjust the load applied to the trainee 41 using the wire winding device 3, thereby making it possible to efficiently apply a large load to the trainee 41 that leaves no room for spare energy, something that was not possible with conventional heavy objects for strength training (such as barbells or weights).It also reduces the problem of the trainee being subjected to an excessive load that they cannot support during strength training, and reduces the burden on the training assistant, making it possible to carry out efficient and safe training.

[0061] It is also possible to use a commercially available product for the wire hoisting device 3. In the embodiment of the present invention shown in Figures 1 to 8, the sizes and materials of the assembled machine body 2, wire hoisting device 3, wire 4, pulleys 5 and 6, carabiner 7, wires 8L and 8R, wire coupler 9, swivelable connecting pulleys 10L, 10R, 11L, and 11R, coupler 12L and 12R, wires 13L and 13R, wire coupler 14, swivelable connecting pulleys 15L and 15R, pulleys 16L, 16R, 17L, and 17R, coupler 18L and 18R, and bar 19 can be changed in various ways.

[0062] As described above, the structure, connections between components, chemical substances, and the like of the present invention can be modified in various ways without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Materials can also be freely selected from metal, plastic, FRP, wood, and the like. For example, two or more components can be combined into one, or conversely, one component can be constructed from two or more separate components and connected together. Furthermore, the above embodiment is merely one of the best modes currently available.

[0063] REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 1 Training machine 2 Machine body 3 Wire winding device 4 Wire 5, 6 Pulley 7 Carabiner 8L, 8R Wire 9 Wire connector 10L, 10R, 11L, 11R Swivel connecting pulley 12L, 12R Connector 13L, 13R Wire 14 Wire connector 15L, 15R Swivel connecting pulley 16L, 16R, 17L, 17R Pulley 18L, 18R Connector 19 Bar 20 Seat 21 Support 22 Upper frame 23L Lower left frame 23R Lower right frame 24L Upper left frame 24R Upper right frame 31 Base member 32 Reel 33 Handle 41 Trainee 42 Training assistant 50L, 50R Sinker

Claims

1. A training machine comprising: a wire; a wire winding means for manually winding up the wire; and a load applying means for applying a load to the muscles of a trainee or adjusting the load applied to the muscles of the trainee when the wire winding means winds up the wire.

2. The training machine of claim 1, wherein the load-applying means is connected to the wire, and the wire winding means winds up the wire, thereby applying a load to the muscles of the trainee or adjusting the load applied to the muscles of the trainee by pulling them downward or upward relative to the trainee.

3. A training machine comprising: a first wire; a wire winding means for manually winding up the first wire; a second wire selectively connectable to the first wire; a first load applying means connected to the second wire, which, when the second wire is connected to the first wire and the wire winding means winds up the first wire, applies or adjusts the load to the muscles of the trainee in a manner that pulls them downward relative to the trainee; a third wire selectively connectable to the first wire; and a load applying means connected to the third wire, which, when the third wire is connected to the first wire and the wire winding means winds up the first wire, applies or adjusts the load to the muscles of the trainee in a manner that pulls them upward relative to the trainee.

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