WO1997028848A1 - Compact exercise device - Google Patents
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- This invention relates generally to exercise equipment. More specifically, the invention relates to a compact, stationary exercise device for simulating running and stepping motions.
- U.S. Patent 4,720,093 shows a climbing type exerciser.
- Patent 4,509,742 shows a stationary bicycle which provides for arm motion.
- Patent 2,603,486 shows a bicycle type exerciser providing for combined arm and leg motions.
- Patent 5,039,088 shows another bicycle type exerciser providing for hand motion.
- U.S. Patent 3,316,898 discloses a rehabilitation device for passive use by a seated person. The device includes a motor which raises and lowers a set of foot supporting plates so as to flex the ankle, knee and hip joints. A similar device is shown in U.S. Patent 4,185,622.
- German Laid Open Publication 29 19 494 discloses an exercise device in which a set of foot supporting plates is disposed so as to undergo a combination of sliding and rotary motion to provide a stepping action. It has been found that while these apparatus produce a stepping motion, the motion does not simulate natural running and walking.
- the inventor of the present invention has previously developed a stationary exercise device which is disclosed in U.S. Patent Nos. 5,242,343; 5,383,829, and application 08/407,272.
- the apparatus of the foregoing patents provides a natural running and stepping motion in which the user's heel initially rises at a faster rate than the toe, on a forward step, and in which the heel initially falls at a faster rate than the toe on a backward step.
- the present invention is directed to an exercise device which is configured differently from those in Patents 5,242,343; 5,383,829 and application 08/407,272, but which achieves a similar, beneficial foot action.
- the apparatus of the present invention is relatively compact, making it particularly advantageous for use in limited space areas such as the home.
- a compact exercise device which includes a frame configured to be supported on a floor and having a first pivot axis defined thereupon.
- a first and a second guide or intermediate link each have a first end thereof coupled to the first pivot axis so that the first end of each guide link travels in an arcuate path about said pivot axis.
- connection between the intermediate links and the pivot axis may be accomplished by a first and second crank or coupler arm which are pivotally attached to the frame at the first pivot axis so as to be rotatable thereabout.
- the crank or coupler arms are coupled to the intermediate links so that the first end of each intermediate link travels in an arcuate path about the first pivot axis as the crank arms rotate thereabout.
- the apparatus further includes a first and second guides, each disposed so as to engage a respective one of the intermediate links and to direct the second end of the intermediate link along a reciprocating path of travel as the first end thereof travels in the arcuate path.
- the apparatus still further includes a first and a second foot link or support, each with a first and second end, together with a first and a second connector, each operative to pivotally connect the first end of a respective one of the foot links or supports to one of the intermediate links so that the first end of each of the foot links or supports travels along a first preselected path as the second end of the intermediate link to which it is attached travels along the reciprocating path.
- the apparatus includes a third and a fourth guide each disposed so as to engage a respective one of the first and second foot links or supports and to direct the second end of each of said foot links or supports along a second preselected path of travel as the first ends of said foot links or supports travel along said first preselected path.
- the third and fourth guides each comprise an elongated connector member which is pivotably attached to the frame at or near a first one of its ends and which is pivotably attached to the second end of a respective foot link at or near its other end.
- the third and fourth guides each comprise a track which engages and directs the second end of a respective foot link.
- the third and fourth guides each comprise a roller element, pivotably supported on the frame, which roller element engages and directs a foot link.
- the device may be configured so that the third and fourth guides direct the foot links along an inclined path of travel, relative to the floor, and the device may further include adjustment means so that this inclined path of travel may be varied.
- the exercise device may include a flywheel mechanically engaged with the intermediate links through connectors, in the form of, for example, the first and second crank or coupler arms. The flywheel may be supported at the first pivot axis, or at a location separate from the first pivot axis, in which instance it will be mechanically coupled to the intermediate links
- Figure 1 is a perspective view of a first embodiment of an exercise device structured in accord with the principles of the present invention
- Figure 2 is a side elevational view of a second embodiment of an exercise device structured in accord with the principles of the present invention
- Figure 3 is a side elevational view of a third embodiment of an exercise device structured in accord with the principles of the present invention.
- the present invention is directed to a compact exercise device which moves a user's feet and legs through a natural range of motions associated with running and stepping
- the device includes a folded linkage of compact design
- the device may be fabricated in a number of configurations, and various representatives thereof are illustrated herein
- Exercise device 10 includes a frame 12 which is configured to be supported on a floor, and which supports and retains the components of the exercise device
- the frame 12 has a first pivot axis 14 defined thereon, and in the illustrated embodiment a flywheel 16 is supported at the first pivot axis 14 for rotation thereabout.
- the flywheel 16 is a split flywheel having a center axle (not shown) passing through the pivot axis 14
- the center axle in turn is supported by a support post (not shown) which engages the base of the frame 12
- a first guide or intermediate link 18a and a second guide or intermediate link 18b each have a first end which is pivotably coupled to the flywheel 16
- the first guide or intermediate link 18a is coupled to the flywheel 16 by a pin 20 passing therethrough
- a similar arrangement couples the second guide or intermediate link 18b to the flywheel
- the portion of the flywheel between the pivot axis 1 and the connector pin 20 defines a connector in the form of a crank or coupler arm having one end fixed at the pivot axis 14 and the other at the connector pin 20 As this crank or coupler arm rotates about the first pivot axis 14, it causes a first end of each of the intermediate links 18a, 18b to travel about the pivot axis 14 in an arcuate path It is to be understood that while a flywheel 16 is illustrated, a
- the exercise device 10 of Figure 1 includes a pair of foot links, only one of which, 26a, is visible in this drawing, it being understood that the other is a mirror image thereof
- the foot link 26a is configured to receive and support the foot of a person utilizing the exercise device
- a first end of the foot link 26a is pivotably connected to its respective intermediate link 18a via a connector pin 28a
- the second end of the foot link 26a engages a third guide in the form of member 30a, which in this instance comprises a guide rail which is inclined relative to the floor
- the foot link 26a engages the guide rail 30a via a roller 32a disposed at the second end of the foot link 26a
- a roller 32a disposed at the second end of the foot link 26a
- the flywheel 16 rotates about the first pivot axis 14 causing the first ends of the intermediate links 18 to move in the aforedescribed arcuate path
- the second ends of the intermediate links 18 move in a reciprocating path as defined by the first and second guides 24a, 24b
- This action causes the foot links 26 to also move
- the first end of each of the foot links 26 is coupled to its respective intermediate link 18, at a point between the first and second ends thereof, and as a consequence, the first end of the foot link 26a will travel in a rising and falling path of motion defining a closed, oval loop such that the highest point in its path of travel occurs when the first end of its respective intermediate link is at the highest vertical distance from the first pivot axis 14.
- the first end of the foot link 26a will be at its lowest point when the first end of its respective intermediate link is at the lowest vertical distance from the first pivot axis 14.
- the second end of the foot link 26a will correspondingly travel along the third guide 30a in an upwardly inclined path of travel.
- This combination of motions produces a very natural foot action corresponding to a natural running and stepping motion.
- the user's heel will initially rise at a faster rate than the toe as a forward step begins, and will initially fall at a faster rate than the toe on a backward step.
- the attachment point of the foot link 26a to its respective intermediate link 18a may be adjusted
- the connector pin 28a may be placed in any one of a series of holes 34 defined in the intermediate link 18a
- other adjustment mechanisms will be readily apparent to one of skill in the art, including slotted connectors and the like
- the third and fourth guides, for example 30a may also be made adjustable so that the angle thereof relative to the floor may be varied
- the guide rail 30a is illustrated as being a straight rail, it may also be curved so as to further modify the foot action
- the device 10 of Figure 1 further includes a set of hand grips 36
- the apparatus 10 may further include auxiliary equipment such as an electronic or a mechanical indicator coupled to the flywheel to indicate speed, distance, duration or effort' expended by the user in the operation of the exercise device.
- auxiliary equipment such as an electronic or a mechanical indicator coupled to the flywheel to indicate speed, distance, duration or effort' expended by the user in the operation of the exercise device.
- the device may include an adjustable braking system such as a magnetic, electronic or mechanical brake for imposing a controlled drag on the operation of the apparatus so as to selectively control the level of exercise achieved therewith. All of such modifications and variations are within the scope of the present invention.
- FIG. 2 there is shown another embodiment of exercise device 40 structured in accord with the present invention
- Device 40 of Figure 2 includes a frame 42 having a first pivot axis 14 defined thereupon
- a flywheel 16 generally similar to the flywheel previously described, is supported on the frame by a central pillar, not shown.
- a first intermediate link 18a has a first end thereof pivotably connected to the flywheel 16.
- a second end of the intermediate link 18a contacts a first guide rail 24a via a roller 22a, as previously described.
- the exercise device 40 of Figure 2 includes a set of foot links, one of which, 26a, is visible in this depiction.
- the first end of the foot link 26a is pivotably connected to the first intermediate link 18a by a connector pin 28a.
- the foregoing arrangement of elements is generally similar to that shown in Figure 1.
- the Figure 2 embodiment 40 differs from that of Figure 1 insofar as the third and fourth guide members in this embodiment each comprise a generally elongated connector member 44a, 44b.
- Each of the elongated connector members, 44, comprising the third and fourth guides are pivotably attached, at a first pivot point thereof, to a second pivot axis 46, defined upon the frame 42, so as to be pivotable about the second pivot axis 46.
- Each of the elongated connector members is also pivotably attached to the second end of its respective foot link, and as illustrated, elongated connector member 44a is pivotably attached to the second end of foot link 26a.
- the elongated connector members 44 function as the third and fourth guides to direct the second end of the foot links 26 along a generally curved path which is inclined relative to the floor.
- the guides 44 of the Figure 2 embodiment function in a manner analogous to the guides 30 of the Figure 1 embodiment, and a similar, beneficial foot and leg action is achieved.
- the attachment point of the elongated connector members 44a to the foot links 26a may be varied, as is known in the art, and will thereby modify the foot action achieved by the device.
- the elongated connector members include a slight bend therein proximate their attachment point to the second pivot axis 46, and this bend will, in some instances, serve to modify and improve the hand action achieved by the device in use.
- FIG. 3 there is shown yet another embodiment 50 of exercise device structured in accord with the present invention.
- Device 50 of Figure 3 differs from that of Figure 2 and Figure 1 in several regards.
- the Figure 3 apparatus includes a first pivot axis 14 defined upon the frame 52, but does not include a flywheel mounted at the first pivot axis 14. Instead, a pair of crank or coupler arms 54a, 54b are disposed for rotation about the pivot axis 14.
- a flywheel 16 is supported on the frame 52 at a third pivot axis 56 separate from the first pivot axis 14.
- the flywheel is mechanically coupled to the crank or connector arms 54a, 54b by a drive chain 58 which engages a corresponding drive wheel 60 associated with the crank arms 54a, 54b.
- the device 50 of Figure 3 includes a first intermediate link 28a and a second intermediate link 28b as previously described.
- a first end of each intermediate link 28 is pivotably coupled to a respective crank arm 54 so as to define an arcuate path about said pivot axis 14 as said crank arms 54 rotate thereabout.
- a second end of each intermediate link 28 engages a guide track 24 via a roller 22, as previously described.
- the apparatus 50 of Figure 3 includes a first and second foot link 56a, 56b As in the previous embodiments, the first end of each of the foot links 56 is connected to its respective intermediate link 18 by a connector 22. However, the second end of each of the foot links 56 is a free end.
- the second and third guides each comprise a roller element supported by the frame 52. In the Figure 3 illustration, only one of the rollers, 58a, is visible, and this roller 58a comprises the third guide member.
- a fourth guide member is comprised by a similar roller. The roller 58a engages its respective foot link 56a so that the foot link 56a glides thereacross, as the associated intermediate link 18a moves under the influence of its respective crank arm 54a.
- the roller 58a directs the second end of the foot link 56a along a preselected path of travel, which defines a generally closed, oval shape indicated by arrows A.
- the foot links 56a, 56b are bent, and this bend optimizes the foot action achieved thereby, although it is to be understood that in some instances, the foot links 56 may be configured as straight foot links, and may further include wedge shaped foot retaining portions for adjusting the angle of the user's foot. In other instances, adjustment of the user's foot angle may be achieved by adjusting the relative position of the roller 58 and track 24, and all of such modifications and variations are within the scope of the present invention. Yet other modifications may be made to the Figure 3 embodiment.
- the roller 58a may be replaced by a sliding contact or the like.
- the apparatus may be modified to place the flywheel 16 at the first pivot axis 14, and in such instance, the crank arms 54 may be eliminated provided the flywheel is of sufficient diameter to assure proper action of the guide links 18.
- further equipment such as dynamic braking systems, odometers or other such monitors may be incorporated into the apparatus.
- the connection points between the various linkages may be made adjustable so as to permit customizing and modification of the action achieved thereby.
- height adjustments may be included for varying the positional relationship of the guides and links.
- a motorized drive may be associated with the device for providing passive exercise, and such embodiments are particularly suited for rehabilitative and geriatric applications.
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