Mountaineering elliptical machine

By designing an alternating motion connection between foot pedals and climbing handles on the elliptical machine, combined with a transmission wheel set and sliding block system, the problem of the inability of existing elliptical machines to enable upper limb climbing has been solved. This allows for multi-dimensional training and resistance adjustment in mountaineering, enhancing the scientific nature and fun of the exercise.

WO2026026953A1PCT designated stage Publication Date: 2026-02-05FIGO (GUANGZHOU) HEALTH TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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Application Number
PCT/CN2025/112135
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-08-02
Filing Date
2025-08-01
Publication Date
2026-02-05

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Existing elliptical trainers cannot simulate the climbing and pulling motion of the upper limbs when all four limbs are engaged, thus failing to provide a complete mountaineering experience.

Method used

By designing an alternating motion connection between foot pedals and climbing handles, and utilizing a transmission wheel set and sliding block system, the upper limbs can swing back and forth or climb up and down. Combined with a magnetic flywheel set to adjust resistance, the movement can be simulated to simulate mountaineering.

Benefits of technology

It enables multi-dimensional upper limb exercise, simulates the climbing experience of mountaineering, provides scientific and effective resistance adjustment, and enhances the diversity and practicality of exercise.

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Abstract

A mountaineering elliptical machine, comprising a ground-contact tube (1), a bottom frame (3) being fixedly connected to a middle position of one face of the ground-contact tube (1). A vertical tube (8) is mounted on the side of an upper surface of the bottom frame (3) close to the ground-contact tube (1), and a first-stage transmission wheel assembly (14) is rotatably mounted at a lower position of one side face of the vertical tube (8). The first-stage transmission wheel assembly (14) is connected to a second-stage transmission wheel assembly (13) by means of a wedge-shaped belt. The second-stage transmission wheel assembly (13) is connected to a magnetically-controlled flywheel assembly (6) by means of a wedge-shaped belt. Two symmetrically arranged cantilever tube coupling assemblies (7) are rotatably mounted at an upper end of the vertical tube (8), and horizontal arm assemblies (21) are provided at lower middle positions of two sides of the vertical tube (8). A crank assembly (2) is rotatably mounted on the side of each transverse arm assembly (21) facing the vertical tube (8). A foot pedal (15) is mounted at one end of each transverse arm assembly (21), and a pedal coupling assembly (4) is rotatably connected to the end of the transverse arm assembly (21) away from the foot pedal (15). Rear bent tubes (16) are fixedly connected to two ends of the ground-contact tube (1). Two symmetrically arranged front bent tubes (12) are mounted at the upper end of the vertical tube (8), and upper and lower driving members are mounted between the front bent tube (12) and the rear bent tube (16) on a same side of the vertical tube (8).
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Description

Mountain climbing elliptical machine TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application is a mountain climbing elliptical machine, which belongs to the field of fitness equipment. BACKGROUND

[0002] The elliptical machine is a machine that simulates the motion of walking or running. The route of each step is a circle. The elliptical machine has two pedals, and the motion trajectory is elliptical. The feeling of moving on the elliptical machine is like walking or running, and the foot does not leave the pedal, which causes little damage to the joints. That is, the elliptical machine simulates the daily mountain climbing and walking activities according to the ergonomics and kinematics, realizes the four limbs linkage with trajectory, and the upper limbs move forward and backward. TECHNICAL PROBLEM

[0003] At present, the existing elliptical machine has the following shortcomings: in the case of upper limb forward and backward movement in four limbs linkage, it is impossible to realize the upper limb climbing and lifting movement by four limbs upward and downward movement. TECHNICAL SOLUTION

[0004] In view of the shortcomings of the prior art, the present application aims to provide a mountain climbing elliptical machine to solve the problems in the background art. The present application realizes the forward and backward swing or upward and downward climbing movement of the upper limbs by connecting the foot pedal to drive the left and right climbing handlebars to move upward and downward alternately.

[0005] In order to achieve the above purpose, the present application is realized by the following technical scheme: a mountain climbing elliptical machine, comprising a ground-hugging pipe, a bottom frame is fixedly connected to the middle part of one side of the ground-hugging pipe, a vertical pipe is installed on the upper surface of the bottom frame close to one side of the ground-hugging pipe, a primary transmission wheel set is rotatably installed at the lower part of one side of the vertical pipe, the primary transmission wheel set is connected with a secondary transmission wheel set through a wedge belt, the secondary transmission wheel set is rotatably connected with the vertical pipe, the secondary transmission wheel set is connected with a magnetic control flywheel set through a wedge belt, the magnetic control flywheel set is rotatably connected with the bottom frame, two groups of symmetrically arranged cantilever pipe connecting groups are rotatably installed on the upper end of the vertical pipe, a cantilever pipe group is rotatably connected to the lower end of each of the two cantilever pipe connecting groups, a horizontal arm group is arranged at the middle lower part of each side of the vertical pipe, the cantilever pipe group away from the cantilever pipe connecting group is rotatably installed at the middle part of the horizontal arm group, a crank set is rotatably installed on the side of the horizontal arm group facing the vertical pipe, the crank set is fixedly connected with the primary transmission wheel set, a foot pedal is installed on one end of the horizontal arm group, a pedal connecting group is rotatably connected to the end of the horizontal arm group away from the foot pedal, the other end of the pedal connecting group is rotatably connected with the bottom frame, a rear bent pipe is fixedly connected to each end of the ground-hugging pipe, two symmetrically arranged front bent pipes are installed on the upper end of the vertical pipe, and an upward and downward driving member is installed between the front bent pipe and the rear bent pipe on the same side of the vertical pipe.

[0006] Further, the upper and lower driving members comprise slide rail fixing seats, slide rail fixing seats are installed between the front elbow pipe and the rear elbow pipe on the same side of the vertical pipe, fixed tracks are installed on the lower surfaces of the slide rail fixing seats, the lower ends of the fixed tracks are connected and fixed with the ground pipe, slide blocks in sliding connection with the fixed tracks are sleeved on the fixed tracks, connecting rods are rotatably installed on one side surface of the slide blocks, transmission shafts are rotatably installed at the ends of the connecting rods away from the slide blocks, the transmission shafts are connected and fixed with the horizontal arm groups at the ends thereof away from the connecting rods, the transmission shafts are arranged on the lower side of the footboards, guide holes are formed in the upper surfaces of the slide rail fixing seats, slide tracks are inserted into the guide holes, the lower ends of the slide tracks are connected and fixed with the slide blocks, and climbing handles are installed on the upper ends of the slide tracks.

[0007] Further, first positioning holes are formed in positions where the slide rail fixing seats are installed with the fixed tracks, and the upper ends of the fixed tracks are installed in the first positioning holes.

[0008] Further, second positioning holes are formed in the upper surfaces of the slide blocks, and the lower ends of the slide tracks are installed in the second positioning holes.

[0009] Further, perforations are formed in the upper surfaces of the slide blocks, and the fixed tracks pass through the perforations.

[0010] Further, detachable inclined pipes are installed at the upper ends of the vertical pipes, and two symmetrically arranged gripping rods are installed at the upper ends of the inclined pipes. Beneficial effects

[0011] Beneficial effects of the present application:

[0012] 1. When the personnel alternately step on the two footboards, the footboards drive the primary transmission wheel set to rotate through the horizontal arm group and the crank set, the primary transmission wheel set drives the secondary transmission wheel set to rotate through the wedge belt, the secondary transmission wheel set drives the magnetic control flywheel set to rotate through the wedge belt, and the resistance is adjusted by adjusting the magnetic gap in the magnetic control flywheel set, so that the size of the resistance can be adjusted according to the needs of the personnel, and scientific and effective mountain climbing exercise is realized.

[0013] 2. During the process of alternately stepping on the two footboards, the horizontal arm group drives the cantilever pipe group to swing around the vertical pipe through the cantilever pipe group, and the horizontal arm group drives the slide block to move up and down along the fixed track through the transmission shaft and the connecting rod, the slide block drives the slide track to move up and down, the slide track drives the climbing handle to move up and down, and the left and right climbing handles are alternately moved up and down through the footboard connection to realize the front and back swing or the up and down climbing movement of the upper limbs. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0014] Other features, objects and advantages of the present application will become more apparent from the following detailed description of non-limiting embodiments with reference to the attached drawings:

[0015] Figure 1 is a structural schematic diagram of the elliptical climbing machine of the present invention;

[0016] Figure 2 is a perspective view of the elliptical climbing machine of the present invention from another angle.

[0017] Figure 3 is an exploded structural diagram of the elliptical climbing machine of the present invention;

[0018] Figure 4 is an exploded structural diagram of the mountain climbing elliptical machine of the present invention from another perspective.

[0019] In the diagram: 1-Ground tube, 2-Crank assembly, 3-Base frame, 4-Pedal connection assembly, 5-Cantilever tube assembly, 6-Magnetic flywheel assembly, 7-Cantilever tube connection assembly, 8-Vertical tube, 9-Angled tube, 10-Grip bar, 11-Climbing handle, 12-Forward bend tube, 13-Secondary transmission wheel assembly, 14-Primary transmission wheel assembly, 15-Foot pedal, 16-Back bend tube, 17-Connecting rod, 18-Drive shaft, 19-Sliding block, 20-Fixed track, 21-Horizontal arm assembly, 22-Sliding track, 23-Slide rail mounting base. Embodiments of the present invention

[0020] To make the technical means, creative features, objectives and effects of this invention easier to understand, the invention will be further described below in conjunction with specific embodiments.

[0021] Please refer to Figures 1 and 2. The present invention provides a technical solution: an elliptical climbing machine, including a ground tube 1, a base frame 3 fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the ground tube 1, a vertical tube 8 installed on the upper surface of the base frame 3 near the ground tube 1, a detachable inclined tube 9 installed at the upper end of the vertical tube 8, and two symmetrically arranged gripping rods 10 installed at the upper end of the inclined tube 9. The base frame 3 and the ground tube 1 together support the vertical tube 8.

[0022] Referring to Figs. 1-4, the vertical pipe 8 is rotatably installed with a primary transmission wheel set 14 at a lower position on one side, the primary transmission wheel set 14 is connected with a secondary transmission wheel set 13 through a wedge belt, the secondary transmission wheel set 13 is rotatably connected with the vertical pipe 8, the secondary transmission wheel set 13 is connected with a magnetic control flywheel set 6 through a wedge belt, the magnetic control flywheel set 6 is rotatably connected with the chassis 3, two groups of symmetrically arranged cantilever pipe connecting sets 7 are rotatably installed on the upper end of the vertical pipe 8, the lower end of each of the two cantilever pipe connecting sets 7 is rotatably connected with a cantilever pipe set 5, a horizontal arm set 21 is arranged at a middle lower position on each side of the vertical pipe 8, the cantilever pipe set 5 is rotatably installed at a middle position of the horizontal arm set 21 away from the cantilever pipe connecting set 7, a crank set 2 is rotatably installed on the side of the horizontal arm set 21 facing the vertical pipe 8, the crank set 2 is fixedly connected with the primary transmission wheel set 14, a foot pedal 15 is installed at one end of the horizontal arm set 21, a pedal connecting set 4 is rotatably connected with the horizontal arm set 21 away from the foot pedal 15, the other end of the pedal connecting set 4 is rotatably connected with the chassis 3, when two foot pedals 15 are alternately stepped on by people, the foot pedals 15 drive the primary transmission wheel set 14 to rotate through the horizontal arm set 21 and the crank set 2, the primary transmission wheel set 14 drives the secondary transmission wheel set 13 to rotate through the wedge belt, the secondary transmission wheel set 13 drives the magnetic control flywheel set 6 to rotate through the wedge belt, the resistance is adjusted by adjusting the magnetic gap in the magnetic control flywheel set 6, which is convenient for adjusting the size of the resistance according to the needs of people, realizing scientific and effective mountain climbing exercise and climbing exercise.

[0023] Referring to Figs. 1-4, the two ends of the ground pipe 1 are fixedly connected with rear elbow pipes 16, the upper end of the vertical pipe 8 is installed with two symmetrically arranged front elbow pipes 12, a slide rail fixing seat 23 is installed between the front elbow pipe 12 and the rear elbow pipe 16 on the same side of the vertical pipe 8, a fixed rail 20 is installed on the lower surface of the slide rail fixing seat 23, a first positioning hole is formed in the position of the slide rail fixing seat 23 where the fixed rail 20 is installed, the upper end of the fixed rail 20 is installed in the first positioning hole, improving the stability of the connection between the fixed rail 20 and the slide rail fixing seat 23, the lower end of the fixed rail 20 is fixedly connected with the ground pipe 1, the rear elbow pipe 16 and the front elbow pipe 12 jointly play a role in supporting the slide rail fixing seat 23.

[0024] Referring to FIG. 1-4, the fixed rail 20 is sleeved with a sliding block 19 connected with the fixed rail 20 in sliding mode, wherein the upper surface of the sliding block 19 is provided with a through hole, the fixed rail 20 penetrates the through hole, the sliding block 19 is rotatably installed with a connecting rod 17 on one side, the connecting rod 17 is rotatably installed with a transmission shaft 18 on the end far away from the sliding block 19, the end far away from the connecting rod 17 of the transmission shaft 18 is fixedly connected with the horizontal arm group 21, the transmission shaft 18 is arranged on the lower side of the foot pedal 15, the upper surface of the sliding rail fixed seat 23 is provided with a guide hole, the sliding rail 22 is inserted into the guide hole, the lower end of the sliding rail 22 is fixedly connected with the sliding block 19, the upper end of the sliding rail 22 is installed with the climbing handle 11, the upper surface of the sliding block 19 is provided with a second positioning hole, the lower end of the sliding rail 22 is installed in the second positioning hole, the stability of the connection between the sliding rail 22 and the sliding block 19 is improved, in the process of alternatingly stepping on the two foot pedals 15, the horizontal arm group 21 drives the cantilever pipe group 5 to swing the cantilever pipe connecting group 7 around the vertical pipe 8, at the same time, the horizontal arm group 21 drives the sliding block 19 to move up and down along the fixed rail 20 through the transmission shaft 18 and the connecting rod 17, the sliding block 19 drives the sliding rail 22 to move up and down, the sliding rail 22 drives the climbing handle 11 to move up and down, the left and right climbing handles 11 are alternately moved up and down through the foot pedal connection to exercise, realizing the forward and backward swing or the up and down climbing movement of the upper limbs.

[0025] Although the present specification is described in terms of embodiments, not every embodiment contains only one independent technical solution, and the description of the specification is only for the sake of clarity, and those skilled in the art should consider the specification as a whole, and the technical solutions in each embodiment can be appropriately combined to form other embodiments that those skilled in the art can understand.

Claims

1. An elliptical climbing machine, including a ground-mounted tube (1), characterized in that: A base frame (3) is fixedly connected to the middle of one side of the ground-mounted tube (1). A vertical tube (8) is installed on the upper surface of the base frame (3) near the ground-mounted tube (1). A first-stage transmission wheel set (14) is rotatably installed on the lower part of one side of the vertical tube (8). The first-stage transmission wheel set (14) is connected to the second-stage transmission wheel set (13) through a wedge belt. The second-stage transmission wheel set (13) is rotatably connected to the vertical tube (8). The second-stage transmission wheel set (13) is connected to the magnetically controlled flywheel set (6) through a wedge belt. The magnetically controlled flywheel set (6) is rotatably connected to the base frame (3). Two sets of symmetrically arranged cantilever tube connecting sets (7) are rotatably installed on the upper end of the vertical tube (8). A cantilever tube set (5) is rotatably connected to the lower end of each of the two cantilever tube connecting sets (7). A horizontal arm set is provided on the lower middle part of both sides of the vertical tube (8). 21), the end of the cantilever tube assembly (5) away from the cantilever tube connecting assembly (7) is rotatably installed in the middle of the horizontal arm assembly (21). The side of the horizontal arm assembly (21) facing the vertical tube (8) is rotatably installed with a crank assembly (2). The crank assembly (2) is connected and fixed to the first-stage transmission wheel assembly (14). One end of the horizontal arm assembly (21) is installed with a foot pedal (15). The end of the horizontal arm assembly (21) away from the foot pedal (15) is rotatably connected with a pedal connecting assembly (4). The other end of the pedal connecting assembly (4) is rotatably connected to the base frame (3). Both ends of the ground tube (1) are connected and fixed with a rear bend tube (16). Two symmetrically arranged front bend tubes (12) are installed at the upper end of the vertical tube (8). An upper and lower drive component is installed between the front bend tube (12) and the rear bend tube (16) on the same side of the vertical tube (8).

2. The elliptical climbing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper and lower driving components include a slide rail fixing seat (23). The slide rail fixing seat (23) is installed between the front curved pipe (12) and the rear curved pipe (16) on the same side of the vertical pipe (8). A fixed rail (20) is installed on the lower surface of the slide rail fixing seat (23). The lower end of the fixed rail (20) is connected and fixed to the ground-mounted pipe (1). A sliding block (19) is sleeved on the fixed rail (20) and slidably connected to the fixed rail (20). A connecting rod (17) is rotatably installed on one side of the sliding block (19). A drive shaft (18) is rotatably mounted on the end of the connecting rod (17) away from the sliding block (19). The end of the drive shaft (18) away from the connecting rod (17) is connected and fixed to the cross arm assembly (21). The drive shaft (18) is located on the lower side of the foot pedal (15). A guide hole is provided on the upper surface of the slide rail fixing seat (23). A sliding rail (22) is inserted in the guide hole. The lower end of the sliding rail (22) is connected and fixed to the sliding block (19). A climbing handle (11) is installed on the upper end of the sliding rail (22).

3. The elliptical climbing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The slide rail fixing seat (23) has a first positioning hole at the position where the fixing rail (20) is installed, and the upper end of the fixing rail (20) is installed in the first positioning hole.

4. The elliptical climbing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper surface of the sliding block (19) is provided with a second positioning hole, and the lower end of the sliding track (22) is installed in the second positioning hole.

5. The elliptical climbing machine according to claim 2, characterized in that: The upper surface of the sliding block (19) has a perforation, and the fixed track (20) passes through the perforation.

6. The elliptical climbing machine according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper end of the vertical tube (8) is equipped with a detachable inclined tube (9), and the upper end of the inclined tube (9) is equipped with two symmetrically arranged gripping rods (10).

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