TRAINING APPARATUS

Abstract

A training apparatus having a frame with a pivot bearing on which a seat surface and/or a backrest are pivotably arranged, wherein the training apparatus has at least one actuator and a control unit with which the seat surface and/or the backrest are adjustable, wherein the at least one actuator is operatively connected to the frame and to the seat surface and/or to the backrest is disclosed.

Claims

1. A training apparatus, comprising a frame (1) having a pivot bearing (13) on which a seat surface (2) and/or a backrest (3) are pivotably arranged, characterized in that the training apparatus comprises at least one actuator (4, 5) and a control unit (6) with which the seat surface (2) and/or the backrest (3) can be adjusted, wherein the at least one actuator (4, 5) is operatively connected to the frame (1) and to the seat surface (2) and/or to the backrest (3).

2. The training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one actuator (4,5) is an actuator selected from the group of linear drives which comprises hydraulic cylinders, pneumatic cylinders, ball-screw drives, roller-screw drives, worm drives, linear motors and linear actuators.

3. The training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one actuator (4,5) is an actuator selected from the group of rotary drives which comprises gear drives, toothed belt drives, V-belt drives and chain drives.

4. The training apparatus according to claim 1, comprising a first actuator (4) operatively connected to the seat surface (2) and a second actuator (5) operatively connected to the backrest (3).

5. The training apparatus according to claim 1, comprising an input unit with which exercises can be selected, wherein specific exercise positions are stored for the selectable exercises.

6. The training apparatus according to claim 1, comprising at least one actuator (7, 8) which is operatively connected to the control unit (6) and with which the at least one actuator (4, 5) can be actuated.

7. The training apparatus according to claim 6, wherein each actuator (4, 5) is operable by a respective actuating device (7, 8).

8. The training apparatus according to claim 7, wherein the control unit (6) is designed such that activation of the actuating device (7, 8) can cause the seat surface (2) and/or the backrest (3) to pivot in a first direction, and wherein repeated activation of the actuating device (7, 8) can cause the seat surface (2) and/or the backrest (3) to pivot in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

9. The training apparatus according to claim 6, wherein each actuator (4, 5) is operable with two actuating devices (7,8) each.

10. The training apparatus according to claim 9, wherein the control unit (6) is designed such that activation of the first actuating device (7) can cause the seat surface (2) or the backrest (3) to pivot in a first direction, and wherein activation of the second actuating device (8) can cause the seat surface or the backrest (3) to pivot in a second direction opposite to the first direction.

11. The training apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the control unit (6) is designed such that the seat surface (2) and/or the backrest (3) is pivoted while the actuating device (7, 8) is activated and is not pivoted when the actuating device (7, 8) is not activated or a predetermined position is reached.

12. The training apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the control unit (6) is designed such that the seat surface (2) and/or the backrest (3) is pivoted into a predetermined position when the actuating device (7, 8) is activated once.

13. The training apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the at least one actuating device (7,8) is arranged on the frame (1) and/or on the seat surface (2) and/or on the backrest (3) and/or on the floor adjacent to the frame (1).

14. The training apparatus according to claim 13, wherein the at least one actuating device (7, 8) is arranged on a footrest (14) arranged on the frame (1).

15. The training apparatus according to claim 14, wherein the first actuating device (7) is arranged on a first side of the footrest (14) and wherein the second actuating device (8) is arranged on a second side of the footrest opposite to the first side.

16. The training apparatus according to claim 6, wherein the actuating device (7, 8) is selectable from the group comprising pushbuttons, switches, pivot levers, foot pedals, proximity sensors and light barriers.

17. The training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the at least one actuator (4, 5) is easily detachable from the seat surface (2) and/or from the backrest (3), and wherein the training apparatus comprises a manual locking device with which the seat surface (2) and/or the backrest (3) can be locked in predetermined positions.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

[0029] Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are explained in further detail below with reference to figures. These are for explanatory purposes only and are not to be construed restrictively. The figures show as follows:

[0030] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a weight bench according to the invention in an entry position; and

[0031] FIG. 2 shows the weight bench of FIG. 1 in an exercise position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0032] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a weight bench according to the invention in an entry position and FIG. 2 shows the weight bench of FIG. 1 in an exercise position. The weight bench comprises a frame 1 having a support profile 10 on which a first foot part 11, a second foot part 12, a pivot bearing 13 and a footrest 14 are provided. The first foot part 11 comprises a cross member which is substantially perpendicular to the support profile 10 and projects laterally beyond the support profile 10. Feet are provided on the cross member in the region of the free ends. The second foot part 12 comprises a leg which is formed together in one piece with the support profile 10 and at the free end of which a foot is provided. The footrest 14 is arranged on the leg of the first foot part 11 and extends substantially perpendicularly to the second foot part 12. A first foot pedal 7 is arranged at one lateral end of the footrest 14 and second foot pedal 8 is arranged at the opposite lateral end. Both foot pedals 7, 8 are pivotable with respect to the longitudinal center axis of the footrest 14. The pivot bearing 13 is arranged on the upper side of the support profile 10 and comprises a pivot axis S, which is substantially perpendicular to the support profile 10. The weight bench comprises a seat surface 2, which is pivotable about the pivot axis S of the pivot bearing 13. A first actuator 4 is arranged between the frame and the seat surface 2, which acts on the frame and on the seat surface 2. The weight bench further comprises a backrest 3, which can be pivoted about the pivot axis S.

[0033] A second actuator 5 is arranged between the frame and the backrest 3, which acts on the frame and on the backrest 3. The weight bench further comprises a control unit 6, which is operatively connected to the first actuator 4, the second actuator 5 and the two foot pedals 7, 8. The control unit is designed in such a way that, by actuating the first foot pedal 7, the seat surface 2 can be pivoted by means of the first actuator 4, and that, by actuating the second foot pedal 8, the backrest 3 can be pivoted by means of the second actuator 5. The control unit 6 comprises a power supply 60 with which the control unit 6 and the two actuators 4, 5 can be supplied with electrical power.

TABLE-US-00001 LIST OF REFERENCE MATERIALS 1 Frame 4 First actuator 10 Support profile 5 Second actuator 11 First foot part 6 Control unit 12 Second foot part 60  Power supply 13 Pivot bearing 7 First foot pedal 14 Footrest 8 Second foot pedal 2 Seat surface S Pivot axis 3 Backrest