SUSPENSION ARRANGEMENT FOR A TRAINING DEVICE

Abstract

A suspension arrangement for suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device having at least one fixation device for fixation to the frame device, at least one connection device for connection with the standing device, and at least one resilient device for resiliently connecting the fixation device with the connection device. The resilient device extends inclined between the fixation device and the connection device so as to form at least one first inclination running along a first inclination direction and at least one second inclination running along a second inclination direction being different from the first inclination direction.

Claims

1. A suspension arrangement for suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device, the suspension arrangement comprising: at least one fixation device for fixation to the frame device; at least one connection device for connection with the standing device; and at least one resilient device for resiliently connecting the fixation device with the connection device; wherein the resilient device extends inclined between the fixation device and the connection device so as to form at least one first inclination running along a first inclination direction and at least one second inclination running along a second inclination direction being different from the first inclination direction.

2. The suspension arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the fixation device comprises at least one first fixation element and at least one second fixation element, wherein the fixation device and the connection device are in connection with one another via the first and second fixation elements of the fixation device, and wherein the first fixation element and the second fixation element are arranged staggered from one another with respect to a vertical direction of the fixation device, or wherein the first fixation element and the second fixation element are arranged in a non-staggered manner from one another with respect to the vertical direction of the fixation device.

3. The suspension arrangement according to claim 2, wherein the first fixation element and the second fixation element are arranged staggered from one another with respect to a horizontal direction-ENO of the fixation device running perpendicularly to the vertical direction of the fixation device.

4. The suspension arrangement according to claim 2, wherein the fixation device comprises at least one further first fixation element, wherein at least one of: a) the first fixation element and the further first fixation element are arranged staggered from one another with respect to the horizontal direction-ENO of the fixation device, and/or b) the first fixation element and the further first fixation element are arranged in a non-staggered manner from one another with respect to the vertical direction of the fixation device.

5. The suspension arrangement according to claim 2, wherein the fixation device comprises at least one further second fixation element, wherein at least one of: a) the second fixation element and the further second fixation element are arranged staggered from one another with respect to the horizontal direction of the fixation device, or b) the second fixation element and the further second fixation element are arranged in a non-staggered manner from one another with respect to the vertical direction of the fixation device.

6. The suspension arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the connection device comprises at least one first connection element and at least one second connection element, wherein at least one of: a) the first connection element and the second connection element are arranged in a staggered manner from one another with respect to a horizontal direction-ENO of the connection device, or b) the first connection element and the second connection element are arranged in a staggered or non-staggered manner from one another with respect to a vertical direction of the connection device running perpendicularly to the horizontal direction of the connection device.

7. The suspension arrangement according to claim 2, wherein the resilient device is in connection with at least one of the first fixation element or with the further first fixation element.

8. The suspension arrangement according to claim 2, further comprising at least one further resilient device, wherein the further resilient device is in connection with the second fixation element or with the further second fixation element.

9. The suspension arrangement according to claim 2, wherein at least one of the first fixation element, and/or the further first fixation element, the second fixation element or the further second fixation element has the shape of a hook.

10. The suspension arrangement according to claim 6, wherein at least one of the first connection element or the second connection element has the shape of a bar.

11. A training device comprising at least one standing device, a frame device and at least one suspension arrangement, the suspension arrangement comprising: at least one fixation device for fixation to the frame device; at least one connection device for connection with the standing device; and at least one resilient device for resiliently connecting the fixation device with the connection device; wherein the resilient device extends inclined between the fixation device and the connection device so as to form at least one first inclination running along a first inclination direction and at least one second inclination running along a second inclination direction being different from the first inclination direction.

12. The training device according to claim 11, wherein, at least one of: a) at least in an unused state of the training device, the standing device and the suspension arrangement are arranged in a common plane, and/or b) at least in the unused state of the training device, the resilient device extends inclined between the connection device and the fixation device so as to form at least one first inclination and at least one second inclination.

13. (canceled)

14. A method of suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device, the method comprising the steps of: Providing at least one suspension arrangement comprising; at least one fixation device for fixation to the frame device; at least one connection device for connection with the standing device; and at least one resilient device for resiliently connecting the fixation device with the connection device; wherein the resilient device extends inclined between the fixation device and the connection device so as to form at least one first inclination running along a first inclination direction and at least one second inclination running along a second inclination direction being different from the first inclination direction; Fixing the at least one fixation device to the frame device; Connecting the at least one connection device with the at least one standing device; and Connecting the at least one fixation device and the at least one connection device via the at least one resilient device.

15. A method of producing a suspension arrangement for suspending at least one standing device on a frame device of a training device, the method comprising the steps of: Providing at least one fixation device for fixation to the frame device; Providing at least one connection device for connection with the standing device; and Providing at least one resilient device for resiliently connecting the fixation device with the connection device; wherein the resilient device extends inclined between the fixation device and the connection device so as to form least one first inclination running along a first inclination direction and at least one second inclination running along a second inclination direction being different from the first inclination direction.

16. The suspension arrangement according to claim 7, wherein the resilient device is in connection with the first connection element.

17. The suspension arrangement according to claim 8, wherein the further resilient device is in connection with the second connection element.

18. The suspension arrangement according to claim 9, wherein at least one of the resilient device or the further resilient device is hooked in one or more of the hooks.

19. The suspension arrangement according to claim 10, wherein at least one of the resilient device or the further resilient device is looped around one or more of the bars.

20. The training device according to claim 12, wherein at least one of: a) the first inclination runs upward between the connection device and the fixation device with respect to a horizontal plane of the training device, or b) the second inclination runs downward between the connection device and the fixation device with respect to the horizontal plane of the training device.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0069] Preferred embodiments of the invention are described in the following with reference to the drawings, which are for the purpose of illustrating the present preferred embodiments of the invention and not for the purpose of limiting the same. In the drawings,

[0070] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a training device with two standing devices that are suspended on a frame device with suspension arrangements according to the invention;

[0071] FIG. 2 shows another perspective view of the training device according to FIG. 1;

[0072] FIG. 3 shows a bottom view of the training device according to FIG. 1;

[0073] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the standing devices and the suspension arrangements according to FIG. 1;

[0074] FIG. 5 shows an enlarged perspective view of region A indicated in FIG. 4;

[0075] FIG. 6 shows an enlarged top view of region A indicated in FIG. 4;

[0076] FIG. 7 shows an enlarged side view of region A indicated in FIG. 4;

[0077] FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of a fixation device of the suspension arrangement according to FIG. 1;

[0078] FIG. 9 shows a bottom view of the fixation device of the suspension arrangement according to FIG. 1;

[0079] FIG. 10 shows a front view of the fixation device of the suspension arrangement according to FIG. 1;

[0080] FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of a fixation element of the fixation device of the suspension arrangement according to FIG. 1;

[0081] FIG. 12 shows a perspective view of a fixation device according to another embodiment of a suspension arrangement according to the invention;

[0082] FIG. 13 shows a sectional view along the sectional line B-B according to FIG. 12;

[0083] FIG. 14 shows a perspective view of a connection device of the suspension arrangement according to FIG. 1;

[0084] FIG. 15 shows a top view of the connection device of the suspension arrangement according to FIG. 1;

[0085] FIG. 16 shows a perspective view of a connection device according to another embodiment of a suspension arrangement according to the invention;

[0086] FIG. 17 shows a top view of the connection device according to FIG. 16;

[0087] FIG. 18 shows a diagram depicting a force as a function strain of a resilient device of the suspension arrangement according to FIG. 1.

DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0088] Different aspects of a suspension arrangement 1 for suspending one or more standing devices 8 on a frame device 9 of a training device 10 as well as of a training device 10 comprising such a suspension arrangement 1 and standing device(s) 8 are discussed with reference to the figures.

[0089] As best seen in FIGS. 1 and 2, the training device 10 comprises a frame device 9 comprising a base element 11 in the form of a rectangular plate that extends within a horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10. The horizontal plane PHt is spanned by a first horizontal direction Ht1 of the training device 10 and a second horizontal direction Ht2 of the training device 10 running perpendicularly to the first horizontal direction Ht1 of the training device 10. The frame device 9 furthermore comprises two rail elements 12 that have the shape of a reverse “V”. Said rail elements 12 extend through the base element 11 of the frame device 9 and fix the base element 11 at a distance from a ground the training device 10 is arranged on. In other words, the base element 11 is arranged vertically spaced apart from the ground and with respect to a vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 running perpendicularly to the horizontal directions Ht1, Ht2 of the training device 10. The base element 11 comprises a rectangular recess 13 that extends completely through the base element 11 with respect to the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10. Said recess 13 can be said to form a through-opening. The suspension arrangement 1 is arranged within the recess 13 of the base element 11.

[0090] As will be explained in greater detail below, the suspension arrangement 1 according to the invention comprises one or more fixation devices 2, one or more connection devices 3, and one or more resilient devices 4, 4a that are configured for resiliently connecting the fixation device 2 with the connection device 3. In other words, the suspension arrangement 1 serves the purpose of resiliently suspending one or more standing devices 8 on the frame device 9 of the training device 10.

[0091] In the present case, four suspension arrangements 1 are arranged within the recess 13 of the base element 11 of the frame device 9, and wherein two suspension arrangements 1 are used for suspending one standing device 8, 8′. Thus, the training device 10 depicted in the figures comprises two standing devices 8, 8′ that are arranged next to one another. Here, said standing devices 8, 8′ have in each case the shape of a rectangular element that extends within the recess 13 of the base element 11 and, at least in an unused state of the training device 10, along the horizontal directions Ht1, Ht2 of the training device 10. The standing devices 8, 8′ are thus vertically spaced apart from the ground as well. In order to facilitate access of the standing devices 8, 8′ to a user the frame device 9 comprises here a step element 14 the user can step on when he or she wants to use the training device 10. Said step element 14 can of course also serve the purpose of assisting the descending from the training device 10. Furthermore, more than one step element 14 is conceivable.

[0092] The standing devices 8, 8′ are made of an inelastic and bendable, however not stretchable material. The standing devices 8, 8′ are furthermore arranged and configured such that a user of the training device 10 can stand on a surface 15 of the standing devices 8, 8′. The training device 10 is configured such that it can adopt one or more used states. A used state is understood as a state wherein a user of the training device 10 stands on the one or more standing devices 8, 8′, in particular on their surfaces 15, 15′, and presses or pushes the standing devices 8, 8′ against a resilient force of the suspension arrangement 1, in particular of its resilient devices 4, 4a. As a consequence, during the action of a pressing force or pushing force the standing devices 8, 8′ are moved with respect to the base element 11 of the frame device 9 along the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 towards the ground. In other words, the standing devices 8, 8′ are lowered. Said position of the standing devices 8, 8′ can be referred to as use position. In the absence of such a pressing or pushing force, the resilient force of the suspension arrangement 1, in particular of the resilient devices 4, 4a, returns the standing devices 8, 8′ into their initial position, wherein the standing devices 8, 8′ essentially extend along the horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10. A user can be said to perform a training if he or she transfers the standing device(s) 8, 8′ into their used position and initial position several times. However, the training device 10 can also be used for other exercises such as balance exercises, wherein the user stands and balances with one of his legs on one or more of the standing devices 8, 8′. This balance exercise is likewise enabled by the resilient suspension of the standing device(s) 8, 8′ by the suspension arrangement 1.

[0093] Each standing device 8, 8′ comprises two opposed ends 16, 16′; 17, 17′, wherein a first end of a first standing device 8 is connected to a first suspension arrangement 1, a second end 17 of the first standing device 8 is connected to a second suspension arrangement 1′, a first end 16′ of a second standing device 8′ is connected to a third suspension arrangement 1″, and a second end 17′ of the second standing device 8′ is connected to a fourth suspension arrangement 1′″, respectively.

[0094] As best seen in FIGS. 1 to 4, each suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ comprises here one fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ and one connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″. Whereas all connection devices 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ are configured separately from one another, two fixation devices 2, 2″ and 2′, 2′″ being arranged on a same side of the training device 10 are provided as a single-piece element. It is of course likewise conceivable that the fixation devices 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ are in each case provided as individual devices as well. Furthermore, it is conceivable that the two connection devices 3, 3″ and 3′, 3″ being arranged on the same side of the training device 10 are provided as a single-piece element. The fixation devices 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ are connected to the frame device 9, in particular to a side wall 18 of the base element 11 of the frame device 9 that delimits the recess 13 of the base element 11. The connection devices 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ are in connection with the standing devices 8, 8′ via straps 19, 19a, . . . . In other words, the fixation devices 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ are directly connected to the frame device 9 whereas the connection devices 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ are indirectly connected to the standing devices 8, 8′.

[0095] Each fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ comprises an elongate element 20 such as a plate or the like that defines a front surface 21 and an opposing back surface 22. The back surface 22 is connected to the frame device 9, in particular screwed to the side wall 18 of the base element 11. The front surface 21 comprises a plurality of fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a that are used for the resilient connection of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ with the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″, see also explanations provided further below with reference to FIGS. 8 to 13.

[0096] Each connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ defines a front region 23 and an opposing back region 24. The back region 24 is in connection with the standing device 8, 8′ and the front region 23 comprises a plurality of connection elements 7, 7a, that are used for the resilient connection of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ with the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″, see also explanations provided further below with reference to FIGS. 14 to 17.

[0097] As follows from FIG. 4, a vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ and a horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ running perpendicularly to said vertical direction Vf can be assigned to the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. Likewise, a vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ and a horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ running perpendicularly to said vertical direction Vc can be assigned to the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″. In an installed position of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″, i.e. when the fixation devices 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ are fixed or connected to the frame device 9 and the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ is in connection with or connected to the standing device 8, 8′, and in the unused state of the training device 10, the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ runs parallel to the vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″. In these positions, both, said vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ and said vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ run parallel to a vertical direction Vs of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″, which in turn runs parallel to the vertical direction Vt of the training device, see FIG. 1. Likewise, in this installed position of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ and when the training device 10 is in its unused state, the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ runs parallel to the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″. In these positions, both said horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ and said horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ run parallel to a first horizontal direction Hs1 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″, which in turn runs parallel to the first horizontal direction Ht1 of the training device 10. Furthermore, in the unused state of the training device 10, the standing device 8, 8′ and the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ are arranged in a common plane, in particular in the horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10. In the one or more used states of the training device 10 the standing devices 8, 8′ have been moved along the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 away from the base element 11 of the frame device 9 and towards the ground. In other words, the standing devices 8, 8′ have been moved out of said common plane or horizontal plane PHt. Also in this used state of the training device 10 the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ runs parallel to the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 and the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ runs parallel to the horizontal direction Ht of the training device 10. However, because the standing devices 8, 8′ are at least partially bent in the used state because of the weight of the user standing on them, the connection devices 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ being in connection with the standing devices 8, 8′ are tilted (not depicted). Consequently, in a used state of the training device 10 the vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ does no longer run parallel to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ or the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10. The same applies to the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″, which is no longer parallel to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ or the first horizontal device Ht1 of the training device 10.

[0098] As best seen in FIGS. 5 to 7, the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ comprises here a plurality of resilient devices 4, 4a, 4b, . . . in the form of elastic ropes. Said elastic ropes 4, 4a, . . . are arranged on the front region 23 of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″, in particular in connection with the connection elements 7, 7a, . . . , as well as on the front surface 21 of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″, in particular in connection with the fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . .

[0099] As is readily evident from FIGS. 5 to 7, the resilient devices 4, . . . extend inclined between the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ and the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ so as to form at least one first inclination running along a first inclination direction du, i.e. an upward inclination 4u, and at least one second inclination running along a second inclination direction dd, i.e. a downward inclination 4d. The upward inclination 4u runs upward between the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ and the fixation device (2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ with respect to a horizontal plane PHs of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ and the horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10 when the training device 10 is in its unused state.

[0100] Similarly, the downward inclination 4d runs downward between the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ and the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ with respect to the horizontal plane PHs of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ and the horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10 when the training device 10 is in its unused state. In other words, the downward inclination 4d and the upward inclination 4u are inclined in opposite directions. The horizontal plane PHs of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ is defined here by the first horizontal direction Hs1 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ and a second horizontal direction Hs2 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ running perpendicularly to the first horizontal direction Hs1 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″. Said second horizontal direction Hs2 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ furthermore runs perpendicularly to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″, the vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″, to the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10, as well as to the vertical direction Vs of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″.

[0101] As mentioned earlier, when the training device 10 is transferred in its used state the standing devices 8, 8′ are moved along the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 towards the ground. Because the connection devices are in connection with the standing devices 8, 8′ the connection devices are consequently moved along the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10 towards the ground as well. In this used state of the training device 10 both the upward inclination 4u and the downward inclination 4d formed by the resilient devices 4, . . . extend vertically upward between the connection devices and the fixation devices and with respect to a horizontal plane running horizontally through the standing devices 8, 8′. Said horizontal plane runs parallel to the horizontal plane PHs of the suspension arrangement and the horizontal plane PHt of the training device 10 when the training device is in its unused state. However, and as is illustrated with respect to FIG. 7 below, an angle of inclination α that is formed between a central axis Cu running centrally through the upward inclination 4u and a central axis Cd running centrally through the downward inclination 4d in the unused state of the training device 10 remains the same or essentially the same. As follows from FIG. 7, the central axis Cu of the upward inclination 4u runs along the first direction du and the central axis Cd of the downward inclination 4d runs along the second direction dd.

[0102] In the depicted embodiment the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ comprises a plurality of upward inclinations 4u and downward inclinations 4d, wherein said plurality of upward inclinations 4u and downward inclinations 4d are provided in an alternating manner, i.e. upward inclinations 4u are followed by downward inclinations 4d which in turn are followed by upward inclinations 4u etc., when seen along the horizontal directions Hf, Hc, Ht1, Hs1. Here, each inclination 4u, 4d is provided by a particular resilient device 4, 4a, . . . . That is, a first resilient device 4 is arranged so as to form an upward inclination 4u, its neighbouring second resilient device 4a is arranged so as to form an upward inclination 4u, the neighbouring third resilient device 4b is arranged so as to form a downward inclination 4d etc. It should be noted that it is likewise conceivable that one resilient device is arranged such, that it runs upward as well as downward. Other arrangements of the inclinations are of course likewise conceivable.

[0103] The angle of inclination a that is formed between the central axis Cu running centrally through the upward inclination 4u and the central axis Cd running centrally through the downward inclination 4d in the unused state of the training device 10 is here about 10°, see FIG. 7. In the used state of the training device 10, said angle of inclination α remains about when the training device is subject to a normal use. However, when the training device is used intensively said angle of inclination could be smaller.

[0104] The inclination of the resilient devices 4, 4a, . . . is achieved here by the provision of staggered fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . of the fixation devices 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. For the sake of simplicity the following explanations are made with regard to two of such staggered fixation elements 5, 6 of the plurality of fixation elements. Namely, and as follows from FIGS. 8 to 13, the fixation device 2 comprises at least one first fixation element 5 and at least one second fixation element 6, and wherein the first fixation element 5 and the second fixation element 6 are arranged staggered from one another with respect to the vertical direction Vf) of the fixation device 2. Furthermore, the first fixation element 5 and the second fixation element 6 are arranged staggered from one another with respect to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2.

[0105] As mentioned earlier, the connection device 3 comprises a plurality of connection elements 7, 7a, . . . . For the sake of simplicity reference is again made to two connection elements 7, 7a of said plurality of connection elements. Hence, and as follows from FIGS. 14 and 15, at least one first connection element 7 and at least one second connection element 7a are arranged in a staggered manner from one another with respect to the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3. However, said first connection element 7 and said second connection element 7a are arranged in a non-staggered manner from one another with respect to the vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3.

[0106] Thus, by providing a first resilient device 4 that connects the first connection element 7 with the first fixation element 5 and a further resilient device 4b that connects the second connection element 7a with the second fixation element 6, the first resilient device 4 and the further resilient device 4b extend between the connection device 3 and the fixation device 2 at different inclinations, namely an upward inclination 4u and a downward inclination 4d.

[0107] Furthermore, and as also best seen in FIG. 7, the connection device 3 is arranged with respect to the fixation device 2 such, that its connection elements 7, 7a, . . . lie between the first fixation elements 5, 5a, . . . and the second fixation elements 6, 6a, . . . with respect to the vertical direction Vs of the suspension arrangement 1. That is, at least in the unused state of the training device 10, the connection device 3, in particular its connection elements 7, 7a, . . . are arranged on a vertical height that lies between a vertical height of the first fixation element 5, 5a, . . . and a vertical height of the second fixation element 6, 6a, . . . with respect to the vertical direction Vs) of the suspension arrangement 1 and consequently with respect to the vertical direction Vt of the training device 10.

[0108] It is essential to note that said inclinations 4u, 4d of the resilient devices 4, 4a, . . . can likewise be obtained if the connection elements 7, 7a, . . . of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3″ are arranged staggered from one another with respect to the vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ and if the fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . of the fixation device are arranged in a non-staggered manner from one another with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. Finally, it should be noted that said inclinations 4u, 4d of the resilient devices 4, 4a, . . . could also be obtained if both, the connection elements 7, 7a, . . . as well as the fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . are arranged in a staggered manner from one another with respect to the vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ and the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2″, respectively. Hence, any explanations that are provided herein with regard to fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . being staggered with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ likewise apply to connection elements 7, 7a, . . . being arranged in a staggered manner with respect to the vertical direction Vc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″.

[0109] Regarding the plurality of fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . and the plurality of connection elements 7, 7a, . . . the following should be noted as well. In fact, and as follows from FIGS. 8 to 13, it can be said that the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ comprises at least one further first fixation element 5a, wherein the first fixation element 5 and the further first fixation element 5a are arranged staggered from one another with respect to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2. Furthermore, the first fixation element 5 and the further first fixation element 5a are arranged in a non-staggered manner from one another with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. The first fixation element 5 and further first fixation element 5a are arranged in pairs, wherein hereinafter said pairs are called first pairs Pf1. Because the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ comprises a plurality of first and further first fixation elements 5, 5a, . . . it can be said to comprise a plurality of such first pairs Pf1, wherein said plurality of first pairs Pf1 are arranged staggered from one another with respect to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. However, said plurality of first pairs Pf1 are arranged in a non-staggered manner from one another with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″, i.e. said plurality of first pairs Pf1 are arranged on a same vertical height with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″.

[0110] The fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ likewise comprises at least one further second fixation element 6a, wherein the second fixation element 6 and the further second fixation element 6a are arranged staggered from one another with respect to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. Moreover, the second fixation element 6 and the further second fixation element 6a are arranged in a non-staggered manner from one another with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. Hence, here again it is noted that the second fixation element 6 and the further second fixation element 6a are arranged in pairs, wherein hereinafter said pairs are called second pairs Pf2. Since the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ comprises a plurality of second and further second fixation elements 6, 6a, . . . it can be said to comprise a plurality of such second pairs Pf2, wherein said plurality of second pairs Pf2 are arranged staggered from one another with respect to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. However, said plurality of second pairs Pf2 are arranged in a non-staggered manner from one another with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″, i.e. said plurality of second pairs Pf2 are arranged on a same vertical height with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. As is readily evident from FIGS. 8 and 10 and from FIGS. 12 and 13, a vertical distance between the plurality of first pairs Pf1 and the plurality of second pairs Pf2 is the same with respect to the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device. Furthermore, a horizontal distance between successive first pairs Pf1 with respect to the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ is in each case the same. The horizontal distance between successive second pairs Pf2 however differs. As also follows from these figures, the number of first pairs Pf1 is larger than the number of second pairs Pf2. In fact, six first pairs Pf1 are provided whereas only four second pairs Pf2 are provided in the present example. However, the first pairs Pf1 and the second pairs Pf2 are arranged symmetrically with respect to a mirror plane extending centrally through the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ and perpendicularly to the vertical direction Vf and the horizontal direction Hf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. As indicated in FIG. 10, a vertical distance dvf between the first fixation element and the second fixation element, in particular a (fictitious) central point of the first fixation element and a (fictitious) central point of the second fixation element is here about 3.5 cm. A horizontal distance dhf between said first fixation element and second fixation element, in particular between their (fictitious) central points, is here about 4 cm. Furthermore, a horizontal distance dhfa between the first fixation element and its neighbouring further first fixation element is here about 3 cm. Moreover, a horizontal distance dhfb between two neighbouring first fixation elements of neighbouring first pairs Pf1 is here about 5 cm.

[0111] As becomes readily apparent from a comparison of FIGS. 8 to 11 with FIGS. 12 and 13, different designs of the fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . are conceivable. In fact, FIGS. 8 to 11 depict a first embodiment of a fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ and FIGS. 12 to 13 depict a second embodiment of a fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″, wherein the fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . of the first embodiment are designed as single hooks, and whereas the fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . of the second embodiment are designed as double hooks. In fact, the single hooks 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . according to the first embodiment comprise a straight region 25 extending perpendicularly away from the front surface 21 of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″, wherein said straight region 25 transitions into a bent region 26 facing away from the front surface 21 of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. As best seen in FIG. 11, said bent region 26 is bent by approximately 180° and forms a free end 27 which, in turn, faces the front surface 21 of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. The double hooks 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . according to the second embodiment are provided by a common straight region 25 extending perpendicularly away from the front surface 21 of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″, and wherein said straight region 25 transitions into two bent regions 26 in a region facing away from the front surface 21 of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. Here again said bent regions 26 are bent in each case by approximately 180° and form in each case a free end 27 facing the front surface 21 of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″.

[0112] As also follows from FIGS. 8 to 13, hooks constituting the first pairs Pf1 and the second pairs Pf2 are oriented differently from one another. In particular, the hook constituting the first fixation element 5 (second fixation element 6) and the hook constituting the further first fixation element 5a (further second fixation element 6a) comprise bent regions 26 extending in opposite directions and/or which are arranged in a mirror-inverted manner with respect to a mirror plane extending along the vertical direction Vf of the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ and between the first fixation element 5 (second fixation element 6) and the further first fixation element 5a (further second fixation element 6a). In this way, the resilient devices 4, 4a, . . . can be laterally hooked in the fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . .

[0113] With reference to FIGS. 14 and 17 aspects of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ are explained in greater detail. As is apparent from a comparison of these figures, different designs of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ are likewise conceivable. In fact, a first embodiment depicted in FIGS. 14 and 15 depict a connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ that comprises an elongate base body 28 extending along the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″. The base body 28 comprises several protrusions 29 protruding from said base body 28 along the second horizontal direction Hs2 of the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ when seen in the installed position. In other words, the protrusions 29 protrude laterally from the base body 28 when the suspension arrangement 1, 1′, 1″, 1′″ is in the installed position, and wherein the protrusions 29 are facing towards the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″. That is, the protrusions 29 constitute the front region 23 of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ mentioned above. In the installed position, the base body 28 is facing away from the fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ and facing towards the standing device 8, 8′. That is, the base body 28 constitutes the back region 24 of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ mentioned above. Here, said protrusions 29 are uniformly spaced from one another with respect to the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″. Each protrusion 29 comprises in a region of its free end 30 a through hole 31. A bar 32 extends through the through-holes 31 of the protrusions 29, whereby connection elements 7, 7a, . . . being provided by the bar 32 and being furthermore laterally delimited by the protrusions 29 are generated. The back region 24 of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3″, i.e. the base body 28, comprises several oblong holes 33 that are arranged along the horizontal direction Hc of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″. Said oblong holes 33 serve the purpose of connecting the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ to the standing device 8, 8′, e.g. via straps or ribbons 19, . . . or the like that are fastened to said oblong holes 33 on the one side and to the standing device 8, 8′ on the other side. As indicated in FIG. 15, a horizontal distance dhc between two consecutive connection elements, in particular between their (fictitious) central points is here about 4 cm. Furthermore, a horizontal distance dhca between two consecutive projections 23 is here about 4 cm. Moreover, a horizontal width dhcb of the projection 23 is here about 1 cm.

[0114] The second embodiment of the connection device depicted in FIGS. 16 and 17, wherein the bar providing the connection elements 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ has been omitted, differs from the first embodiment in the design of the base body 28. In fact, instead of an elongate base body comprising oblong holes, protrusions 34 in the back region 24 of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ are provided. That is, the second embodiment comprises protrusions 29, 34 extending from opposite sides of the base body 28. The protrusions 34 in the back region 24 of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ are designed analogous to the protrusions 29 in the front region 23 of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ and likewise comprise through-holes 35 in the region of their free ends 36, which through-holes 35 can accommodate a bar (not depicted) so as to generate connection elements that allow a connection of the back region 24 of the connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ with the standing devices 8, 8′.

[0115] Hence, in any case a fixation device 2, 2′, 2″, 2′″ comprising fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . in the form of hooks and a connection device 3, 3′, 3″, 3′″ comprising connection elements 7, 7a, . . . in the form of a bar are provided. These designs allow a connection of the resilient device 4, 4a, . . . by means of hooking the resilient device 4, 4a, . . . in a hook 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . and by looping the resilient device 4, 4a, . . . around the bar 7, 7a, . . . .

[0116] In the disclosed figures one individual fixation element 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . is connected with one individual resilient device 4, 4a, . . . , wherein the fixation elements 5, 5a, 6, 6a, . . . constituting a pair Pf1, Pf2 are individually connected with a common connection element 7, 7a, . . . via a corresponding resilient device 4, 4a, . . . , see FIGS. 5 to 7. That is, a first connection element 7 is connected with a first fixation element 5 via a first resilient device 4, and said same first connection element 7 is connected with a further first fixation element via a second resilient device 4a. A second connection element 7a is connected with a second fixation element 6 via a third resilient device 4b, and said same second connection element 7a is connected with a further second fixation element 6a via a fourth resilient device 4c, etc. The first fixation element 5 and the further first fixation element 5a constitute a first pair Pf1 as described above. The second fixation element 6 and the further second fixation element 6a constitute a second pair Pf2 as described above. Here, the resilient devices 4, 4a, . . . are arranged inclined upwardly and downwardly in an alternating manner, wherein the resilient devices 4, 4a connecting to the first connection element 7 extend inclined upwardly, and the resilient devices 4b, 4c connecting to the second connection element 7a extend inclined downwardly, etc.

[0117] It has been found out that the characteristics of the resilient devices 4, 4a, . . . have an essential impact on the training possibilities offered by the training device 10. In fact, resilient devices exhibiting elastic properties as disclosed in the diagram of FIG. 18 are particularly preferred. Said properties are a tensile force of at least 100 N at a strain of 100%, more preferably of at least 140 N at a strain of 100%, and particularly preferably of at least 160 N at a strain of 100%. These properties are here provided by a commercially available elastic rope having a diameter of 14 millimetre, a braiding of PES 1100x1, and so-called High Performance rubber (synthetic) rubber threads.

TABLE-US-00001 LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS 1, 1′, . . . suspension arrangement 2, 2′, . . . fixation device 3, 3′, . . . connection device 4, 4a, . . . resilient device  4d downward inclination  4u upward inclination 5, 5a, . . . first fixation element 6, 6a, . . . second fixation element  7 first connection element  7a second connection element 8. 8′ standing device  9 frame device 10 training device 11 base element 12 rail element 13 recess 14 step element 15, 15′ surface 16, 16′ end 17, 17′ end 18 side wall 19, 19a, . . . strap 20 element 21 front surface 22 back surface 23 front region 24 back region 25 region 26 region 27 free end 28 base body 29 protrusion 30 free end 31 through hole 32 oar 33 oblong holes 34 protrusions 35 through hole 36 free end PHs horizontal plane PHt horizontal plane Ht1 horizontal direction Ht2 horizontal direction Hc horizontal direction Vc vertical direction Hf horizontal direction Vf vertical direction Vt vertical direction Pf1 first pair Pf2 second pair dvf vertical distance dhf horizontal distance dhfa horizontal distance dhfb horizontal distance dhc horizontal distance dhca horizontal distance dhcb horizontal width du first inclination direction dd second inclination direction