152 results about "Balance board" patented technology

A hand-held Wii remote controller for a video game system is adapted to simulating motion control for a motorcycle, jet skis, or other vehicle steered by handlebars. The player holds the remote horizontally with one hand on each end, parallel to a TV display screen, and can control simulated motorcycle operations using inertial sensing. For example, rotating the handheld remote about its orthogonal X / Y / Z axes as pitch (throttle accelerate / decelerate), yaw (steering left / right), and roll (leaning left / right into a turn) can be used as control inputs. In addition, the player can emulate a more aggressive, real-world lean into turns by rocking side-to-side on an optional balance board.

An exercise balance board may have at least a platform for a user supported by a resilient, air-filled partial sphere. It contains features which allow users of any size or fitness level to properly exercise muscle groups. The balance board allows a user to exercise upper and lower muscle extremity groups either individually or simultaneously.

An accessory for a self-balancing board is provided. The self-balancing board comprises a foot-deck having two lateral foot-deck ends. Each lateral foot-deck end is coupled to a motor that drives a wheel in response to an orientation of the lateral foot-deck end relative to a horizontal plane. The accessory includes a chassis, at least one travel surface-contacting element coupled proximal to a first longitudinal end of the chassis to facilitate travel of the chassis over a travel surface, and a seat coupled to the chassis and configured to support a person. The accessory further includes a first foot-deck engagement element proximal to a second longitudinal end of the chassis distal to the first longitudinal end and constructed to engage the foot-deck of the self-balancing board proximal to the first lateral foot-deck end, and a second foot-deck engagement element proximal to the second longitudinal end of the chassis and constructed to engage the foot-deck of the self-balancing board proximal to the second lateral foot-deck end. At least one control member coupled to the first foot-deck engagement element and the second foot-deck engagement element controls the orientation of the lateral foot-deck ends relative to a horizontal plane via the first foot-deck engagement element and the second foot-deck engagement element.

A stabilometric system is provided that uses a balance platform to detect problems in the vestibular system via data capture, data visualization and mathematical analysis of data, the system having means for data capture that obtain customized records and store data resulting from the readings of the sensors of the balance platform, means for displaying the data obtained using stabilometric tests on a screen that is controlled by a computer, and means for processing the data obtained from the measurements.

An exercising balance board includes a pedal, and a plurality of balance seats selectively mounted on the bottom of the pedal. Thus, the exercising balance board has an adjustable height by the balance seats and an adjustable curvature by the convex portion of each of the balance seats, so that the exercising balance board is available for users of different statures and requirements, thereby enhancing the versatility of the exercising balance board.

A device to actively enhance proprioeption and core strength of its user consisting of a motion control system providing a tilt plate that is dampened with a suspension system to provide a system to deliver an exercise regimen that automatically detects and strengthens core muscles in an unobstrusive manner by allowing the individual to move freely while seated And can be configured into a chair, stool, wheelchair seat insert, vehicle or airplane seat as well as into an exercise device generically known as balance board and enhance the user's proprioception core strenght, sense of balance and overall physical well being.

One aspect of the present invention includes an adjustable balance board for use in rehabilitation, fitness training, and action sports such as skateboarding, snowboarding, and surfing. The balance board comprises of a solid standing platform placed on top of a variety of fulcrums. The fulcrums include, but are not limited to, a fixed half sphere, a free rolling cylinder, and a free rolling sphere. A railing system on the underside of the board acts to contain the fulcrum within the available rolling space. The available rolling space is made adjustable by two removeable end stops, each with a mechanism that secures the end stop to the railing system.

A balance board has a top side and an under side. The under side is arranged to be mounted on top of a ball with a user balancing on the top side. The board is shaped to define a generally longitudinal direction and a direction generally transverse to the longitudinal direction. The board is formed from a first top portion defining the topside and having a substantially flat region on its under side and a second lower portion joined to the first top portion and defining a wall at least substantially bounding a portion of the flat region. The distance across the bounded portion in the longitudinal direction of the board is greater than in the transverse direction. With the bounded portion balanced on a ball with a diameter less than the distance across the bounded portion in the transverse direction, the board is enabled to move relative to the ball with at least a degree of spherical rotational freedom and also a degree of translational freedom in directions other than the vertical.

A balance board which allows a user to move through a full range of motion without dismounting the board. Movement along a frontal plane as well as along a sagittal plane can be achieved using the disclosed board. Further, stops help stabilize the board and allow easier mounting and dismounting of the board. Finally, with hand openings the board can also be used in a prone position with the stops preventing impact by a user's hands / fingers with the ground surface during use.

An exercise balance board is described, containing a platform for a user supported by a resilient, air-filled partial sphere. It contains features which allow users of any size or fitness level to properly exercise muscle groups. The balance board allows a user to exercise upper and lower muscle extremity groups either individually or simultaneously.

A resistance regulating balance board includes a disc body disposed onto a semispherical base. A resistance member is disposed inside the semispherical base. An elastic component and a locking member are disposed inside a containing chamber within the resistance member. A screw rod passes through the disc body, the semispherical base and the elastic component to engage with the locking member so that a user can rotate the screw rod to regulate a resistance value generated between the resistance member and the semispherical base to change the magnitude of motion resistance of the balance board, thereby achieving optimum exercise and balancing effects.

A balance board-training device made up of a training board, a pivoting device permanently connected to the underside of the training board and a rolling device that is configured and positioned so as to be able to roll across the underside of said training board. In use a rider stands on the upper side of the board or deck. As the rider moves, the one portion of the device pivots upon the dome shaped pivoting mechanism and the other end of the device moves and is able to move both side to side, as well as in a rising and falling motion as the rolling device of the present invention moves beneath the board.

An exercising balance board includes a pedal, and a plurality of balance seats selectively mounted on the bottom of the pedal. Thus, the exercising balance board has an adjustable height by the balance seats and an adjustable curvature by the convex portion of each of the balance seats, so that the exercising balance board is available for users of different statures and requirements, thereby enhancing the versatility of the exercising balance board.

An elongated roller which can be used with a balance board to provide exercising and recreational opportunities for consumers. The roller has a smooth outer surface and a curvature such that the transverse cross-sectional diameter changes smoothly lengthwise. The consumers have complete freedom to move the board relative to the roller and can enjoy a wide variety of movement.

A handle toss training apparatus can be utilized to aid in improving a person's balance, coordination, and skills respective to a maneuver commonly referred to as a handle pass. The handle toss training apparatus includes a balancing board with a base. The base provides a rotational, a rolling, and a pitch motion for the balancing board. A handle is fastened to a wall via a cable. Tension for the handle is created by the specific material used for fabrication of the cable or by a variable weight system.

A balance device includes an adjusting seat, and a balance board detachably mounted on the adjusting seat. The adjusting seat has an open upper portion formed with a mounting hole and a closed lower portion formed with a protruding rocking portion. The upper portion of the adjusting seat has a peripheral wall formed with a plurality of elongated locking grooves. The balance board has a bottom formed with a protruding block inserted into the mounting hole of the adjusting seat and a plurality of locking ribs each inserted into one of the locking grooves of the adjusting seat. Thus, the height of the balance board relative to the adjusting seat is adjustable so that the balance board is located at different heights to facilitate a user practicing the balance skill at different heights.

A balancing board for engaging predetermined muscles of an operator performing balance training exercise routines thereon is provided. The balance board may include a generally rectangular platform having an operator surface and an opposing rocker surface. The operator surface may provide matting attached thereon. The rocker surface provides a plurality of rockers operatively engaging a horizontal floor to provide a predetermined level of instability. The balancing board may provide an anchoring system comprising at least one anchor aperture formed into the platform near and inward from one of the edges, wherein an anchor rod is fixed within each anchor aperture. The operator may mount the operator surface so as to engage the predetermined muscles in remaining athwart the predetermined level of instability.

A system for balance training exercise comprises a rigid balance board having a substantially planar top surface. First and second rails are positioned on a bottom surface of the balance board, substantially opposite each other. A nose cap is positioned on a front end of the balance board. A tail cap is positioned on a rear end of the balance board. A bottom surface of the first and second rails, the nose cap, and the tail cap are substantially co-planar. A nose stop is positioned on the nose cap and a tail stop is positioned on the tail cap, wherein the nose and tail stops extend beyond the bottom surface of the nose and tail caps, respectively. A balance device is removably positioned in contact with the bottom surface of the balance board or the bottom surface of the first and second rail, the nose cap, and the tail cap.

A gravity vehicle for transporting people or goods mainly comprises supports and a gravity vehicle compartment. The gravity vehicle is characterized in that: a bearing surface for bearing the gravity vehicle compartment is arranged between the supports, an lifting device is arranged between the bearing surface and the ground; the bearing surface is a straight slope or a horizontal plane or a curved surface or the arbitrary combination thereof, the bearing surface is tilted by any angle relative to the horizontal surface, the gravity vehicle compartment is provided with a balance device which can allow a balance board or the compartment or the bottom part of the compartment to be in the horizontal state; the gravity vehicle can transport the people or the goods to carry out the short distance or the long distance running, compared with the prior various transportation tools, the gravity vehicle is more energy-saving, environmental-protective, secure, rapid and stable, and the gravity vehicle can not be affected by the weather change, have small noise and reduce traffic accidents and traffic congestion.

A hand-held Wii remote controller for a video game system is adapted to simulating motion control for a motorcycle, jet skis, or other vehicle steered by handlebars. The player holds the remote horizontally with one hand on each end, parallel to a TV display screen, and can control simulated motorcycle operations using inertial sensing. For example, rotating the handheld remote about its orthogonal X / Y / Z axes as pitch (throttle accelerate / decelerate), yaw (steering left / right), and roll (leaning left / right into a turn) can be used as control inputs. In addition, the player can emulate a more aggressive, real-world lean into turns by rocking side-to-side on an optional balance board.

A system for balance training exercise comprises a rigid balance board having a substantially planar top surface. First and second rails are positioned on a bottom surface of the balance board, substantially opposite each other. A nose cap is positioned on a front end of the balance board. A tail cap is positioned on a rear end of the balance board. A bottom surface of the first and second rails, the nose cap, and the tail cap are substantially co-planar. A nose stop is positioned on the nose cap and a tail stop is positioned on the tail cap, wherein the nose and tail stops extend beyond the bottom surface of the nose and tail caps, respectively. A balance device is removably positioned in contact with the bottom surface of the balance board or the bottom surface of the first and second rail, the nose cap, and the tail cap.

An exercise balance board may have at least a platform for a user supported by a resilient, air-filled partial sphere. It contains features which allow users of any size or fitness level to properly exercise muscle groups. The balance board allows a user to exercise upper and lower muscle extremity groups either individually or simultaneously.