DEVICE FOR EXERCISING THE BODY IN A CONTINUAL AND CONTROLLED MANNER

Abstract

The present utility model relates to a device for the assisted exercise of the abdominal muscles. The equipment comprises a base structure, a seat for a person, a back for the torso, a fastening device for the arms, an adaptable headrest cushion and a foot rest. This configuration ensures that the physical force is exerted by the abdominal muscles and the arms. The device comprises a central rotation shaft connected to a variable-power electric motor connected to a reducer.

Claims

1. Device for exercising the body in a continuous and controlled manner CHARACTERIZED in that it is composed of a supporting structure (1) having a base frame and a top frame; an electric motor (2) mounted on the base frame; a device for energizing and de-energizing (3) the power supply of the motor (2); an eccentric motion transmission device (4) that is connected to the motor (2) with the rotation function; a reciprocating motion transmission device (5) that is connected to the eccentric transmission mechanism (4); a movable backrest device (6) that applies the lifting force to the user; driven by the motor device (2), the eccentric motion transmission device (4) and the reciprocating motion transmission device (5); a fixed seating device (7), fixed to the supporting structure (1); a movable footrest device (8); a device for arm support (9) attached to the stretcher; optionally an abdominal cushion device (10) of variable height; a movable headrest device (11); a human interface device or display device (13) for monitoring time, cycles and burned calories.

2. Device for exercising the body in a continuous and controlled manner according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the supporting structure (1) is protected perimetrically by panels (14) of suitable materials to safeguard the user integrity and the continuity in operation of the mechanical system involved.

3. Device for exercising the body in a continuous and controlled manner according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the motor system (2) has adjustable speed.

4. Device for exercising the body in a continuous and controlled manner according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the movable backrest device (6) and the fixed seating (7) are made of ergonomic materials suitable for the user's comfort and structural resistance.

5. Device for exercising the body in a continuous and controlled manner according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the footrest device (8) is movable, adjustable and fixed to the machine, whose material of manufacture is resistant to the pressure exerted by the user.

6. Device for exercising the body in a continuous and controlled manner according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the device for holding arms (9) is constructed of resistant materials suitable for working loads and human contact.

7. Device for exercising the body in a continuous and controlled manner according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the headrest device (11) is adaptable to different physiognomies, consisting mainly of padding type material and covered with protective material in accordance with the padding, for the user comfort.

8. A device for exercising the body in a continuous and controlled manner according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the human interface device or display device (13) delivers exercise parameters and physiological statistics of a biomechanical nature.

9. Device for exercising the body in a continuous and controlled manner according to claim 1, CHARACTERIZED in that the movable backrest device (6) has attached to it a tether strap (12) that allows keeping the user's back fixed to the movable backrest (6) avoiding bumps of the back against the movable backrest (6).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0018] FIG. 1 shows the device to exercise the body's structure or side elevation configuration, in which: [0019] 1. Resistant supporting structure [0020] 2. Motor device [0021] 3. Energizing and de-energizing device for the motor system [0022] 4. Eccentric motion transmission device [0023] 5. Reciprocating motion transmission device.

[0024] FIG. 2 shows the device to exercise the body's structure or perspective view configuration, in which: [0025] 6. Movable backrest [0026] 7. Fixed seating [0027] 8. Footrest [0028] 9. Device for holding arms [0029] 10. Abdominal cushion [0030] 11. Headrest [0031] 12. Tether strap for human trunk [0032] 13. Human interface device or display device [0033] 14. Cladding panel

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0034] The present invention relates to a mechanical abdominal stretcher to exercise the body in a continuous and controlled manner protecting during its usage the spine, neck, and legs, resulting in an effective fat reduction, body fitness and providing medical therapy with the primary objective to improve the people's life quality with a comfortable and secure process. The device is composed of a supporting base structure (1), with a base frame and a top frame, an electric motor (2) mounted on the base frame, a device for energizing and de-energizing (3) the motor (2) power supply; an eccentric motion transmission device (4) which connects the motor, that provides the driving force, to a reciprocating motion transmission device (5), which connects to a movable backrest (6) that applies the lifting force; upon the action of this force assisted abdominal crunches, in cycles per minutes, of the musculoskeletal system, takes place, the movable backrest (6) is made of selected materials ensuring the user comfort and the required robustness. Said materials arrange in a convenient ergonomic design; a fixed seating device (7) fixed to the machine, have similar structural characteristics as the movable backrest (6); a footrest device (8) movable and adjustable, fixed to the machine, which in its upper position works on lower abdominals and in its lower position works the top abdominals, a device for holding arms (9) is made of resistant materials suitable for the load work and direct human contact, fixed to the machine; the apparatus abdominal cushion (10) is of adjustable height and can be adapted to different physiognomies; the headrest apparatus (11) can adapt to different heights, is composed mainly of padded type materials and coated with protective materials in compliance with the user's comfort; a human interface device or display device (13) provides exercises parameters and physiological statistics of a biomechanical nature.