EP3956039B1 - Power training apparatus - Google Patents

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EP3956039B1
EP3956039B1 EP20719368.1A EP20719368A EP3956039B1 EP 3956039 B1 EP3956039 B1 EP 3956039B1 EP 20719368 A EP20719368 A EP 20719368A EP 3956039 B1 EP3956039 B1 EP 3956039B1
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  • the invention relates to a strength training device, such as is used to strengthen the muscles in the upper body area and/or the leg or torso muscles of a trainee.
  • the strength training device can be used in gyms as well as in the home or other environments.
  • a strength training device In connection with a device body for a strength training device, a strength training device has become known which is characterized by the fact that it can be used for different purposes, i.e. for training different body muscle groups, thanks to an optional arrangement of axes within the device body.
  • strength training devices serve to strengthen the chest or shoulder muscles and are designed in the form of a so-called chest press or a so-called shoulder press.
  • the company eGym has made known a strength training device in the form of a chest press under the name "M5", which has the features of the generic term of claim 1 (https://egym.com/de/fitnessgeraete/brustpresse/).
  • US5362297A shows a training device suitable for training upper body muscle groups of an exerciser or wheelchair user.
  • the operating arm comprises: (i) an upwardly extending first lever which is pivotally attached to the columns; and (ii) a downwardly extending second lever which is firmly connected to the upwardly extending first lever, the downwardly extending second lever terminating in a handlebar for the training device.
  • the exerciser while in the training machine, can easily change or select the type of exercise desired using the arm bar, wherein a movement of the arm in one direction firmly connects the first lever and the second lever and enables an upward and downward movement of the handle, and wherein an opposite movement of the handle firmly connects the first lever to the columns and enables a forward and backward movement of the handle.
  • Such strength training devices known from the prior art are characterized in that they are essentially only designed or suitable for training a specific muscle group. If several muscle groups are to be trained, a separate strength training device is required for each muscle group.
  • the present invention provides a strength training device according to claim 1.
  • the strength training device according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage that it is at least suitable for selectively training at least two different muscle groups. It is therefore not necessary to use a separate strength training device for each of the muscle groups.
  • the idea is to use the strength training device according to the invention to replace two training devices that are designed as a chest press or shoulder press.
  • the invention is based on the idea of being able to use a lever mechanism modified compared to the prior art to train different muscle groups. It has been found that the modification required for this can be designed relatively simply, so that the costs or the (additional) construction effort for the strength training device according to the invention are relatively low compared to a strength training device that is only used to train a single muscle group.
  • the teaching of the invention according to claim 1 proposes modifying a strength training device known from the prior art in that the at least one second articulated lever of the lever mechanism is connected to the second axis via a coupling member, and that the two axes can each be individually locked and operatively connected to the at least one unit that generates the resistance to the movement of the axis.
  • the at least two articulated levers are arranged on the same side of a rod of the operating element (i.e., for example, in the direction of a standing side of the strength training device).
  • a further embodiment of the invention proposes that when the first axis is locked, the gripping element is arranged to pivot about the second joint, and that when the second axis is locked, the gripping element is arranged to move approximately linearly.
  • the coupling member when the first axis is blocked, the coupling member is arranged either on the side facing away from or facing the first axis, and when the second axis is blocked, the coupling member is arranged on the side facing the first axis. This makes it particularly easy to implement the pivoting movement of the handle element on the one hand and its linear movement on the other.
  • a first structural design provides that the two axes are each connected to a separate unit (as a source of resistance).
  • This type of design has the advantage that no coupling device or similar elements need to be present in order to be able to bring a single unit into alternating connection with the two different axes.
  • the two axles are connected to a common unit (as a source of resistance) which can be coupled to the first or the second axle via a coupling device.
  • a further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that at least one axis is provided which is operatively connected to an additional unit that generates resistance and is connected to an additional control element via an additional articulated lever, and that a neutral position of the axis can be set in at least two different angular positions of the additional articulated lever.
  • Such an embodiment of the strength training device makes it possible, for example, to train both the thigh muscles and the abdominal muscles or back muscles according to the different neutral positions of the articulated levers.
  • a further design of the strength training device provides that the axes coupled to the resistances or units run parallel to each other.
  • the control element and the additional control element are arranged parallel and laterally offset from one another.
  • a preferred embodiment of the strength training device has a housing in which at least the units generating the resistance are arranged within the housing, and wherein the operating element outside the housing is aligned with a plane of symmetry of the housing. This minimizes tipping moments or similar on the strength training device when forces or moments are introduced into the control elements.
  • a multifunctional strength training device 10 is shown, which is designed to be able to carry out different exercises for training different muscle groups of a trainee 1.
  • the strength training device 10 comprises a housing 12 with a plane of symmetry 14, which runs parallel to the two side walls 16 of the housing 12. According to the representation of the Fig. 1 to 5
  • the strength training device 10 has a lever mechanism 20 which serves to train both a chest muscle and a shoulder muscle and upper back muscle of a Fig. 4 to 9 symbolically represented trainee 1.
  • the lever mechanism 20 comprises a first axis 21 and a second axis 22, which are arranged parallel to each other, whereby according to the representation of the Fig.1 the first axis 21 is arranged (slightly) above the second axis 22 on the housing 12.
  • the first axis 22 is connected to a first articulated lever 25, the connection between the first articulated lever 25 and the first axis 21 being designed to be rotationally fixed or rigid.
  • the two first articulated levers 25 are each coupled to a first joint 26.
  • the two first joints 26 are also coupled to two rods 28 of an operating element 30 arranged parallel to one another. As a result, the rods 28 are arranged in the area of the first joint 26 so that they can pivot relative to the first articulated lever 25.
  • the control element 30 can alternatively be designed with two or more separate handle elements 32.
  • a second joint 35 is arranged, via which a second articulated lever 36 is pivotably attached.
  • an exemplary rod-shaped coupling member 38 is pivotably connected to the second articulated lever 36 on the one hand, and is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the second axis 22 on the other hand, via a third joint 37.
  • the two axes 21, 22 of the strength training device 10 are alternately arranged so that they are either movable or rotatable or lockable or rigid, or alternatively they can be pivoted by a small angle to the lockable or rigid arrangement.
  • Fig. 2 In a first embodiment, it is explained that the first axis 21 is operatively connected to a first unit 41 and the second axis 22 is operatively connected to a second unit 42.
  • the two units 41, 42 are designed as electromotive components, for example in the form of a permanently excited synchronous motor, and serve to provide resistance when the axis 21, 22 is rotated by the trainee 1 moving the lever mechanism 20, against which the trainee 1 must apply a force or torque in order to cause the first axis 21 or second axis 22 to rotate.
  • the two axes 21, 22 are each connected to a locking device 43, 44, which, however, instead of acting as a lock, also allows rotation by a small angle, for example an angle of a maximum of 30° of the corresponding axis 21, 22.
  • the control of both the units 39, 41, 42 and the two locking devices 43, 44 is carried out purely by way of example via a common Control device 50.
  • the control device 50 is again exemplary with a only in the Fig. 2 and 3 shown input unit 52 and a display 54.
  • the trainee 1 can select different programs or resistances of the two axes 21, 22 or the units 39, 41, 42.
  • the settings can be shown, for example, on the display 54, as can the correct execution of the movements of the trainee 1.
  • the units 39, 41, 42 or the two axes 21, 22 are connected to corresponding sensor devices for detecting the rotational angular speed or rotation or position.
  • Essential in the embodiment according to the Fig.2 is that when the first unit 41 or the first axis 21 is activated, the second axis 22 is simultaneously locked by means of the corresponding locking device 44. Conversely, when the second axis 22 or the second unit 42 is activated, the first axis 21 is locked by activating the locking device 43.
  • the sequence of figures 4a to 4c explains the functionality of the lever mechanism 20 for training different muscle groups using a so-called chest press, which serves to strengthen the chest muscles of the trainee 1.
  • the trainee 1 sits on a seat 2, which is arranged in particular in a height-adjustable manner. Starting from the Fig. 4a the trainee 1 stretches his arms 3 away from himself from a position close to his chest, in such a way that they are in accordance with the Fig. 4c are at least approximately in the stretched state.
  • the trainee 1 grasps the handle element 32 of the first lever mechanism 20 with his hands.
  • the state is shown in which the trainee 1 performs a rowing movement in which the handle element 32 is pulled towards him from a position away from the trainee 1.
  • the correspondingly adjustable seat 2 or its seat back 4 serves in particular to support the chest of the trainee 1.
  • the first unit 41 on the first axis 21 generates a resistance against the direction of the arrow 56, ie in an anti-clockwise direction.
  • the strength training device 10 is used to train the shoulder muscles of the trainee 1.
  • the first axis 21 is locked via the locking device 43, while the second axis 22 is arranged in operative connection with the second unit 42.
  • the trainee 1 pushes the handle element 32 upwards from a position approximately at shoulder height.
  • the two rods 28 move around the first joint 26 in the direction of the arrow 58.
  • the second unit 42 or the second axis 22 provides resistance in the direction of the arrow 57 in a clockwise direction, against which the trainee 1 must exert a force when raising his arms 3.
  • the case is shown in which the trainee 1 has to pull the control element 30 downwards from a pivoted or raised position in the direction of arrow 59 in order to strengthen his upper back muscles.
  • the thigh area of the trainee 1 can be fixed by means of a support element 60 in the form of a support roller.
  • the first axis 21 is locked and the second axis 22 is arranged in operative connection with the second unit 42, wherein the second unit 42 generates a resistance to the lowering of the control element 30 by the trainee 1 in an anti-clockwise direction in accordance with the direction of arrow 61.
  • the strength training device 10 optionally has a third axis 63 and a fourth axis 64, which run parallel to the two axes 21, 22 and which, according to the representation of the Fig.1 below the two axes 21, 22 on the housing 12.
  • the two axes 63, 64 arranged at a distance from each other protrude from the same side wall 16 of the housing 12 and are connected there in a rotationally fixed manner to a third articulated lever 65 and a fourth articulated lever 66.
  • Parallel to the axes 63, 64, the articulated levers 65, 66 are each connected on the side facing away from the axes 63, 64 to a pressure roller 68, 69 which acts as an operating element and which extends over the entire width of another seat 5.
  • the other seat 5, like the seat 2, is arranged at least so as to be height-adjustable and is located on the side of the housing 12 and laterally offset from the seat 2.
  • the two axes 63, 64 are coupled, for example, to a separate third and fourth unit 71, 72 (analogous to the units 41, 42) and a locking device 73, 74.
  • the units 71, 72 and the locking devices 73, 74 can also be controlled purely by way of example by the control device 50.
  • Corresponding measuring devices are also provided for detecting the position and/or angular speed of the third and fourth axes 63, 64 (not shown).
  • the third unit 71 or the pressure roller 68 of a first angular position of the third articulated lever 65 in conjunction with an adapted position of another seat 5 can serve to strengthen the thigh muscles of the trainee 1.
  • the trainee 1 is in contact with the pressure roller 68 with his feet, such that he must move the third articulated lever 65 from a neutral position around the third axis 63 in an anti-clockwise direction in the direction of the arrow 75, with the third unit 71 applying resistance against this direction of movement.
  • the fourth unit 72 is inactive and the pressure roller 69 is in a position that does not hinder the trainee 1 when moving the pressure roller 65.
  • the fourth unit 72 is activated and the third unit 71 is in a passive or locked state to serve as support for the legs or feet of the trainee 1.
  • the trainee 1 In the Fig.8 the trainee 1 must move the pressure roller 69 with his upper body from its neutral position in an anti-clockwise direction according to the arrow 77. In contrast, the trainee 1 must move the Fig.9 move the pressure roller 69 with its back in the direction of arrow 78 clockwise.
  • units 41, 42 can be combined with special gear designs, which then couple axes 63, 64 with the mechanical resistance generated by units 41, 42.
  • a so-called Maltese cross gear (geneva drive) or a star wheel mechanism can be used as the gear design.
  • the resistance (the braking torque) is transferred from units 41, 42 either to axes 21, 22 and/or to axes 63, 64.
  • up to four axes 21, 22, 63, 64 can be coupled to a single unit 41 or to a total of exactly two units 41, 42 for transmitting a mechanical resistance or a braking torque.

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Die Erfindung betrifft ein Krafttrainingsgerät, wie es zur Stärkung der Muskulatur im Oberkörperbereich und/oder der Bein- oder Rumpfmuskulatur eines Trainierenden verwendet wird. Dabei kann das Krafttrainingsgerät sowohl in Sportstudios wie beispielsweise auch im häuslichen Umfeld oder anderen Umgebungen Verwendung finden.The invention relates to a strength training device, such as is used to strengthen the muscles in the upper body area and/or the leg or torso muscles of a trainee. The strength training device can be used in gyms as well as in the home or other environments.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Aus der WO 2018/010839 A1 ist im Zusammenhang mit einem Gerätekörper für ein Krafttrainingsgerät ein Krafttrainingsgerät bekannt geworden, das sich dadurch auszeichnet, dass es durch eine wahlweise Anordnung von Achsen innerhalb des Gerätekörpers für unterschiedliche Verwendungszwecke, d.h. zum Training unterschiedlicher Körpermuskelgruppen, einsetzbar ist. Beispielsweise dienen derartige Krafttrainingsgeräte der Stärkung der Brust- oder Schultermuskulatur und sind in Form einer sogenannten Brustpresse oder einer sogenannten Schulterpresse ausgebildet. So ist beispielsweise durch die Firma eGym ein Krafttrainingsgerät in Form einer Brustpresse unter der Bezeichnung "M5" bekanntgeworden, das die Merkmale des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1 aufweist (https://egym.com/de/fitnessgeraete/brustpresse/).From the WO 2018/010839 A1 In connection with a device body for a strength training device, a strength training device has become known which is characterized by the fact that it can be used for different purposes, i.e. for training different body muscle groups, thanks to an optional arrangement of axes within the device body. For example, such strength training devices serve to strengthen the chest or shoulder muscles and are designed in the form of a so-called chest press or a so-called shoulder press. For example, the company eGym has made known a strength training device in the form of a chest press under the name "M5", which has the features of the generic term of claim 1 (https://egym.com/de/fitnessgeraete/brustpresse/).

US5362297A zeigt ein Trainingsgerät, das für das Training von Oberkörpermuskelgruppen eines Trainierenden oder Rollstuhlfahrers geeignet ist. Der Betätigungsarm umfasst: (i) einen sich nach oben erstreckenden ersten Hebel, der schwenkbar an den Säulen angebracht ist; und (ii) einen sich nach unten erstreckenden zweiten Hebel, der fest mit dem sich nach oben erstreckenden ersten Hebel verbunden ist, wobei der sich nach unten erstreckende zweite Hebel in einer Griffstange für das Trainingsgerät endet. Der Trainierende kann, während er sich in der Trainingsmaschine befindet, die Art der gewünschten Übung mit Hilfe des Armbügels leicht ändern oder auswählen, wobei eine Bewegung des Arms in eine Richtung den ersten Hebel und den zweiten Hebel fest verbindet und eine Aufwärts- und Abwärtsbewegung der Griffstange ermöglicht, und wobei eine entgegengesetzte Bewegung des Griffs den ersten Hebel fest mit den Säulen verbindet und eine Vorwärts- und Rückwärtsbewegung der Griffstange ermöglicht. Derartige, aus dem Stand der Technik bekannte Krafttrainingsgeräte zeichnen sich dadurch aus, dass sie im Wesentlichen nur für das Training einer bestimmten Muskelgruppe ausgelegt bzw. geeignet sind. Sollen mehrere Muskelgruppen trainiert werden, so ist für jede Muskelgruppe ein separates Krafttrainingsgerät erforderlich. US5362297A shows a training device suitable for training upper body muscle groups of an exerciser or wheelchair user. The operating arm comprises: (i) an upwardly extending first lever which is pivotally attached to the columns; and (ii) a downwardly extending second lever which is firmly connected to the upwardly extending first lever, the downwardly extending second lever terminating in a handlebar for the training device. The exerciser, while in the training machine, can easily change or select the type of exercise desired using the arm bar, wherein a movement of the arm in one direction firmly connects the first lever and the second lever and enables an upward and downward movement of the handle, and wherein an opposite movement of the handle firmly connects the first lever to the columns and enables a forward and backward movement of the handle. Such strength training devices known from the prior art are characterized in that they are essentially only designed or suitable for training a specific muscle group. If several muscle groups are to be trained, a separate strength training device is required for each muscle group.

Offenbarung der ErfindungDisclosure of the invention

Die vorliegende Erfindung stellt ein Krafttrainingsgerät nach Anspruch 1 bereit. Das erfindungsgemäße Krafttrainingsgerät mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 weist den Vorteil auf, dass es zumindest zum wahlweisen Trainieren von wenigstens zwei unterschiedlichen Muskelgruppen geeignet ist. Es ist somit nicht erforderlich, für jede der Muskelgruppen ein separates Krafttrainingsgerät zu nutzen. Insbesondere ist daran gedacht, mittels des erfindungsgemäßen Krafttrainingsgeräts zwei Trainingsgeräte zu ersetzen, die im Sinne einer Brustpresse bzw. Schulterpresse ausgebildet sind.The present invention provides a strength training device according to claim 1. The strength training device according to the invention with the features of claim 1 has the advantage that it is at least suitable for selectively training at least two different muscle groups. It is therefore not necessary to use a separate strength training device for each of the muscle groups. In particular, the idea is to use the strength training device according to the invention to replace two training devices that are designed as a chest press or shoulder press.

Der Erfindung liegt die Idee zugrunde, durch einen gegenüber dem Stand der Technik modifizierten Hebelmechanismus diesen wahlweise für das Training unterschiedlicher Muskelgruppen einsetzen zu können. Es hat sich dabei herausgestellt, dass die dazu erforderliche Modifikation relativ einfach ausgestaltet sein kann, sodass die Kosten bzw. der konstruktive (Mehr-) Aufwand für das erfindungsgemäße Krafttrainingsgerät gegenüber einem Krafttrainingsgerät, das lediglich zum Training einer einzelnen Muskelgruppe dient, relativ gering sind.The invention is based on the idea of being able to use a lever mechanism modified compared to the prior art to train different muscle groups. It has been found that the modification required for this can be designed relatively simply, so that the costs or the (additional) construction effort for the strength training device according to the invention are relatively low compared to a strength training device that is only used to train a single muscle group.

Vor diesem Hintergrund schlägt es die Lehre der Erfindung gemäß des Anspruchs 1 vor, ein aus dem Stand der Technik bekanntes Krafttrainingsgerät dadurch zu modifizieren, dass der wenigstens eine zweite Gelenkhebel des Hebelmechanismus über ein Koppelglied mit der zweiten Achse verbunden ist, und dass die beiden Achsen jeweils einzeln sperrbar und in Wirkverbindung mit dem den wenigstens einen, den Widerstand gegen die Bewegung der Achse erzeugenden Aggregat verbindbar sind. Mit anderen Worten gesagt bedeutet dies, dass durch das Sperren der einen oder der anderen Achse das von dem Trainierenden manuell betätigbare Bedien- bzw. Griffelement unterschiedlich bewegbar ist, wodurch in gewünschter Art und Weise die unterschiedlichen Muskelgruppen trainiert werden können.Against this background, the teaching of the invention according to claim 1 proposes modifying a strength training device known from the prior art in that the at least one second articulated lever of the lever mechanism is connected to the second axis via a coupling member, and that the two axes can each be individually locked and operatively connected to the at least one unit that generates the resistance to the movement of the axis. In other words, this means that by locking one or the other axis, the control or handle element that can be manually operated by the person exercising can be moved differently, whereby the different muscle groups can be trained in the desired manner.

Vorteilhafte Weiterbildungen des erfindungsgemäßen Krafttrainingsgeräts sind in den Unteransprüchen aufgeführt.Advantageous further developments of the strength training device according to the invention are listed in the subclaims.

Um einen besonders kompakten Aufbau des Hebelmechanismus zu ermöglichen, ist es in einer konstruktiv bevorzugten Ausgestaltung des Krafttrainingsgeräts vorgesehen, dass die wenigstens zwei Gelenkhebel auf derselben Seite einer Stange des Bedienelements angeordnet sind (d.h. zum Beispiel in Richtung einer Standseite des Krafttrainingsgeräts).In order to enable a particularly compact construction of the lever mechanism, it is provided in a structurally preferred embodiment of the strength training device that the at least two articulated levers are arranged on the same side of a rod of the operating element (i.e., for example, in the direction of a standing side of the strength training device).

Wie bereits oben angeführt, ist es durch die wechselweise Sperrung der einen oder der anderen Achse des Hebelmechanismus möglich, unterschiedliche Muskelgruppen zu trainieren. Typischerweise ist es zum Training der unterschiedlichen Muskelgruppen erforderlich, das Bedien- bzw. Griffelement durch den Trainierenden auf unterschiedliche Art und Weise zu bewegen. Daher schlägt eine weitere Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vor, dass bei einer Sperrung der ersten Achse das Griffelement um das zweite Gelenk schwenkbar angeordnet ist, und dass bei einer Sperrung der zweiten Achse das Griffelement näherungsweise linearbeweglich angeordnet ist. Durch diese beiden unterschiedlichen Bewegungsformen des Griffelements lassen sich wie bei einer Brustpresse bzw. einer Schulterpresse die entsprechenden Muskelgruppen separat gezielt trainieren.As already mentioned above, it is possible to train different muscle groups by alternately locking one or the other axis of the lever mechanism. To train different muscle groups, it is typically necessary for the person training to move the operating or gripping element in different ways. Therefore, a further embodiment of the invention proposes that when the first axis is locked, the gripping element is arranged to pivot about the second joint, and that when the second axis is locked, the gripping element is arranged to move approximately linearly. These two different forms of movement of the gripping element allow the corresponding muscle groups to be trained separately and specifically, as with a chest press or a shoulder press.

Im Zusammenhang mit der konstruktiven Anordnung der einzelnen Elemente des Gelenkmechanismus ist es vorgesehen, dass bei einer Sperrung der ersten Achse das Koppelglied wahlweise auf der der ersten Achse abgewandten oder zugewandten Seite, und bei einer Sperrung der zweiten Achse das Koppelglied auf der der ersten Achse zugewandten Seite angeordnet ist. Dadurch lassen sich auf besonders einfache Art und Weise zum einen die Schwenkbewegung des Griffelements, und zum anderen dessen Linearbewegung realisieren.In connection with the structural arrangement of the individual elements of the joint mechanism, it is provided that when the first axis is blocked, the coupling member is arranged either on the side facing away from or facing the first axis, and when the second axis is blocked, the coupling member is arranged on the side facing the first axis. This makes it particularly easy to implement the pivoting movement of the handle element on the one hand and its linear movement on the other.

Um die entsprechenden Widerstände gegen die Bewegung des Trainierenden in die jeweils nicht gesperrte Achse einzuleiten bzw. zu übertragen, ist es in einer ersten konstruktiven Ausgestaltung vorgesehen, dass die beiden Achsen mit jeweils einem separaten Aggregat (als Widerstandsquelle) verbunden sind. Eine derartige konstruktive Ausbildung hat den Vorteil, dass keine Kupplungseinrichtung bzw. ähnliche Elemente vorhanden sein müssen, um bei Vorhandensein eines einzelnen Aggregats dieses mit den beiden unterschiedlichen Achsen wechselweise in Wirkverbindung bringen zu können. In einer zu diesem Vorschlag konstruktiv alternativen Ausgestaltung kann es vorgesehen sein, dass die beiden Achsen mit einem gemeinsamen Aggregat (als Widerstandsquelle) verbunden sind, das über eine Kupplungseinrichtung mit der ersten oder der zweiten Achse koppelbar ist.In order to introduce or transfer the corresponding resistance to the movement of the person exercising to the axis that is not locked, a first structural design provides that the two axes are each connected to a separate unit (as a source of resistance). This type of design has the advantage that no coupling device or similar elements need to be present in order to be able to bring a single unit into alternating connection with the two different axes. In a structurally alternative embodiment to this proposal, it can be provided that the two axles are connected to a common unit (as a source of resistance) which can be coupled to the first or the second axle via a coupling device.

Um das soweit beschriebene Krafttrainingsgerät zum Training von mehr als zwei unterschiedlichen Muskelgruppen einsetzen zu können, sieht es eine weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung vor, dass wenigstens eine in Wirkverbindung mit einem Widerstand erzeugenden zusätzlichen Aggregat verbundene Achse vorgesehen ist, die über zusätzlichen Gelenkhebel mit einem zusätzlichen Bedienelement verbunden ist, und dass eine Neutralstellung der Achse in wenigstens zwei unterschiedlichen Winkelpositionen des zusätzlichen Gelenkhebels einstellbar ist. Eine derartige Ausgestaltung des Krafttrainingsgeräts ermöglicht es beispielsweise, sowohl die Oberschenkelmuskulatur, als auch die Bauchmuskulatur oder Rückenmuskulatur entsprechend der unterschiedlichen Neutralstellungen der Gelenkhebel trainieren zu können.In order to be able to use the strength training device described so far to train more than two different muscle groups, a further advantageous embodiment of the invention provides that at least one axis is provided which is operatively connected to an additional unit that generates resistance and is connected to an additional control element via an additional articulated lever, and that a neutral position of the axis can be set in at least two different angular positions of the additional articulated lever. Such an embodiment of the strength training device makes it possible, for example, to train both the thigh muscles and the abdominal muscles or back muscles according to the different neutral positions of the articulated levers.

Um beispielsweise das Krafttrainingsgerät in eine Ecke eines Raumes stellen zu können und trotzdem alle durch das Krafttrainingsgerät belastbaren Muskelgruppen trainieren zu können, ist es in einer weiteren Ausgestaltung des Krafttrainingsgeräts vorgesehen, dass die mit den Widerständen bzw. Aggregaten gekoppelten Achsen parallel zueinander verlaufen.In order to be able to place the strength training device in the corner of a room, for example, and still be able to train all the muscle groups that can be loaded by the strength training device, a further design of the strength training device provides that the axes coupled to the resistances or units run parallel to each other.

Zum Training der beispielhaft angesprochenen Schulter- bzw. Brustmuskulatur sowie der Rücken- bzw. Bauchmuskulatur sind typischerweise unterschiedliche Sitzgelegenheiten bzw. Positionen des Trainierenden erforderlich. In einer weiteren bevorzugten Ausgestaltung des Krafttrainingsgeräts, die es sogar ermöglicht, das Krafttrainingsgerät von zwei unterschiedlichen Trainierenden gleichzeitig nutzen zu können, wie dies typischerweise in einem Sportstudio denkbar ist, ist es vorgesehen, dass das Bedienelement und das zusätzliche Bedienelement parallel und seitlich versetzt zueinander angeordnet sind.To train the shoulder or chest muscles mentioned as examples, as well as the back or abdominal muscles, different seating or positions of the person training are typically required. In a further preferred embodiment of the strength training device, which even allows the strength training device to be used by two different people training at the same time, as is typically possible in a gym, it is provided that the control element and the additional control element are arranged parallel and laterally offset from one another.

Zuletzt weist eine bevorzugte Ausgestaltung des Krafttrainingsgeräts ein Gehäuse auf, bei dem zumindest die die Widerstände erzeugenden Aggregate innerhalb des Gehäuses angeordnet sind, und wobei das Bedienelement außerhalb des Gehäuses mit einer Symmetrieebene des Gehäuses ausgerichtet ist. Dadurch werden Kippmomente o.ä. auf das Krafttrainingsgerät beim einleiten vor Kräften bzw. Momenten in die Bedienelemente minimiert.Finally, a preferred embodiment of the strength training device has a housing in which at least the units generating the resistance are arranged within the housing, and wherein the operating element outside the housing is aligned with a plane of symmetry of the housing. This minimizes tipping moments or similar on the strength training device when forces or moments are introduced into the control elements.

Weitere Vorteile, Merkmale und Einzelheiten der Erfindung ergeben sich aus der nachfolgenden Beschreibung bevorzugter Ausführungsbeispiele sowie anhand der Zeichnungen.Further advantages, features and details of the invention will become apparent from the following description of preferred embodiments and from the drawings.

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Fig. 1
zeigt in einer perspektivischen Darstellung ein erfindungsgemäßes Krafttrainingsgerät zum Training unterschiedlicher Muskelgruppen,
Fig. 2 und 3
einen vereinfachten Schnitt durch das Gehäuse des Krafttrainingsgeräts gemäß der Fig. 1 zur Darstellung unterschiedlicher Anordnungen der mit den Achsen gekoppelten Aggregate für den Hebelmechanismus,
Fig. 4a bis 4c
den Ablauf beim Training der Brustmuskulatur mittels des Krafttrainingsgeräts,
Fig. 4d
eine Darstellung zur Erläuterung einer anderen Bewegungsart zum Training der Rückenmuskulatur mittels des Krafttrainingsgeräts,
Fig. 5a bis 5c
den Ablauf des Trainings der Schultermuskulatur mittels des Krafttrainingsgeräts,
Fig. 5d
eine Darstellung zur Erläuterung einer anderen Bewegungsart zum Training der oberen Rückenmuskulatur mittels des Krafttrainingsgeräts,
Fig. 6 und 7
Darstellungen zur Verdeutlichung des Trainings der Oberschenkelmuskulatur mittels des Krafttrainingsgeräts und
Fig. 8 und 9
Darstellungen zur Verdeutlichung des Trainings der Rückensowie Bauchmuskulatur mittels des Krafttrainingsgeräts.
Short description of the drawings
Fig.1
shows in a perspective view a strength training device according to the invention for training different muscle groups,
Fig. 2 and 3
a simplified section through the housing of the strength training device according to the Fig.1 to show different arrangements of the units coupled to the axes for the lever mechanism,
Fig. 4a to 4c
the process of training the chest muscles using the strength training device,
Fig. 4d
a diagram explaining another type of movement for training the back muscles using the strength training device,
Fig. 5a to 5c
the process of training the shoulder muscles using the strength training device,
Fig. 5d
a diagram explaining another type of movement for training the upper back muscles using the strength training device,
Fig. 6 and 7
Illustrations to illustrate the training of the thigh muscles using the strength training device and
Fig. 8 and 9
Illustrations to illustrate the training of the back and abdominal muscles using the strength training device.

Ausführungsformen der ErfindungEmbodiments of the invention

Gleiche Elemente bzw. Elemente mit gleicher Funktion sind in den Figuren mit den gleichen Bezugsziffern versehen.Identical elements or elements with the same function are provided with the same reference numbers in the figures.

In der Fig. 1 ist ein multifunktionales Krafttrainingsgerät 10 dargestellt, das dazu ausgebildet ist, unterschiedliche Übungen zum Training unterschiedlicher Muskelgruppen eines Trainierenden 1 auszuführen zu können. Das Krafttrainingsgerät 10 umfasst ein Gehäuse 12 mit einer Symmetrieebene 14, die parallel zu den beiden Seitenwänden 16 des Gehäuses 12 verläuft. Entsprechend der Darstellung der Fig. 1 bis 5 weist das Krafttrainingsgerät 10 einen Hebelmechanismus 20 auf, der dazu dient, sowohl eine Brustmuskulatur als auch eine Schultermuskulatur und obere Rückenmuskulatur eines lediglich in den Fig. 4 bis 9 symbolisch dargestellten Trainierenden 1 zu stärken. Hierzu umfasst der Hebelmechanismus 20 eine erste Achse 21 und eine zweite Achse 22, die parallel zueinander angeordnet sind, wobei entsprechend der Darstellung der Fig. 1 die erste Achse 21 (etwas) oberhalb der zweiten Achse 22 am Gehäuse 12 angeordnet ist.In the Fig.1 a multifunctional strength training device 10 is shown, which is designed to be able to carry out different exercises for training different muscle groups of a trainee 1. The strength training device 10 comprises a housing 12 with a plane of symmetry 14, which runs parallel to the two side walls 16 of the housing 12. According to the representation of the Fig. 1 to 5 The strength training device 10 has a lever mechanism 20 which serves to train both a chest muscle and a shoulder muscle and upper back muscle of a Fig. 4 to 9 symbolically represented trainee 1. For this purpose, the lever mechanism 20 comprises a first axis 21 and a second axis 22, which are arranged parallel to each other, whereby according to the representation of the Fig.1 the first axis 21 is arranged (slightly) above the second axis 22 on the housing 12.

Beidseitig außerhalb des Gehäuses 12 sowie symmetrisch zur Symmetrieebene 14 ist die erste Achse 22 mit jeweils einem ersten Gelenkhebel 25 verbunden, wobei die Verbindung zwischen dem ersten Gelenkhebel 25 und der ersten Achse 21 drehfest bzw. starr ausgebildet ist. Auf der der ersten Achse 21 abgewandten Seite des ersten Gelenkhebels 25 sind die beiden ersten Gelenkhebel 25 mit jeweils einem ersten Gelenk 26 gekoppelt. Die beiden ersten Gelenke 26 sind darüber hinaus mit zwei parallel zueinander angeordneten Stangen 28 eines Bedienelements 30 gekoppelt. Dadurch sind die Stangen 28 im Bereich des ersten Gelenks 26 jeweils schwenkbar zum ersten Gelenkhebel 25 angeordnet. Auf der dem ersten Gelenk 26 abgewandten Seite der Stangen 28 sind diese mit einem gemeinsamen, quer zur Richtung der beiden Stangen 28 verlaufenden Element 31 verbunden, das als Griffelement 32 dient, über das der Trainierende 1 den Hebelmechanismus 20 bewegen kann. Das Bedienelement 30 kann alternativ mit zwei oder mehreren separaten Griffelementen 32 ausgebildet sein.On both sides outside the housing 12 and symmetrically to the plane of symmetry 14, the first axis 22 is connected to a first articulated lever 25, the connection between the first articulated lever 25 and the first axis 21 being designed to be rotationally fixed or rigid. On the side of the first articulated lever 25 facing away from the first axis 21, the two first articulated levers 25 are each coupled to a first joint 26. The two first joints 26 are also coupled to two rods 28 of an operating element 30 arranged parallel to one another. As a result, the rods 28 are arranged in the area of the first joint 26 so that they can pivot relative to the first articulated lever 25. On the side of the rods 28 facing away from the first joint 26, they are connected to a common element 31 running transversely to the direction of the two rods 28, which serves as a handle element 32, via which the Trainee 1 can move the lever mechanism 20. The control element 30 can alternatively be designed with two or more separate handle elements 32.

In einem Bereich zwischen dem ersten Gelenk 26 und dem Griffelement 32 ist im Bereich der beiden Stangen 28 jeweils ein zweites Gelenk 35 angeordnet, über das ein zweiter Gelenkhebel 36 schwenkbar befestigt ist. Auf der dem zweiten Gelenk 35 abgewandten Seite des zweiten Gelenkhebels 36 ist über ein drittes Gelenk 37 jeweils ein beispielhaft stangenförmiges Koppelglied 38 einerseits mit dem zweiten Gelenkhebel 36 schwenkbar, und andererseits mit der zweiten Achse 22 drehfest verbunden.In an area between the first joint 26 and the handle element 32, in the area of the two rods 28, a second joint 35 is arranged, via which a second articulated lever 36 is pivotably attached. On the side of the second articulated lever 36 facing away from the second joint 35, an exemplary rod-shaped coupling member 38 is pivotably connected to the second articulated lever 36 on the one hand, and is connected in a rotationally fixed manner to the second axis 22 on the other hand, via a third joint 37.

Die beiden Achsen 21, 22 des Krafttrainingsgeräts 10 sind wechselweise entweder beweglich bzw. drehbar oder sperrbar bzw. starr, alternativ zur sperrbaren bzw. starren Anordnung um einen geringen Winkel schwenkbar angeordnet. Mit Blick auf die Fig. 2 wird bei einer ersten Ausführungsform erläutert, dass die erste Achse 21 in Wirkverbindung mit einem ersten Aggregat 41 und die zweite Achse 22 in Wirkverbindung mit einem zweiten Aggregat 42 angeordnet bzw. verbunden ist. Die beiden Aggregate 41, 42 sind als elektromotorische Komponenten beispielsweise in Form eines permanenterregten Synchronmotors ausgebildet, und dienen dazu, bei einer Drehung der Achse 21, 22 durch eine Bewegung des Hebelmechanismus 20 durch den Trainierenden 1 einen Widerstand entgegenzusetzen, gegen den der Trainierende 1 eine Kraft bzw. ein Drehmoment aufwenden muss, um eine Drehung der ersten Achse 21 bzw. zweiten Achse 22 zu bewirken. Weiterhin sind die beiden Achsen 21, 22 mit jeweils einer Sperreinrichtung 43, 44 verbunden, die jedoch anstatt als Sperre zu wirken ggf. auch eine Drehung um einen kleinen Winkel, zum Beispiel einen Winkel von maximal 30° der entsprechenden Achse 21, 22 zulässt.The two axes 21, 22 of the strength training device 10 are alternately arranged so that they are either movable or rotatable or lockable or rigid, or alternatively they can be pivoted by a small angle to the lockable or rigid arrangement. With regard to the Fig. 2 In a first embodiment, it is explained that the first axis 21 is operatively connected to a first unit 41 and the second axis 22 is operatively connected to a second unit 42. The two units 41, 42 are designed as electromotive components, for example in the form of a permanently excited synchronous motor, and serve to provide resistance when the axis 21, 22 is rotated by the trainee 1 moving the lever mechanism 20, against which the trainee 1 must apply a force or torque in order to cause the first axis 21 or second axis 22 to rotate. Furthermore, the two axes 21, 22 are each connected to a locking device 43, 44, which, however, instead of acting as a lock, also allows rotation by a small angle, for example an angle of a maximum of 30° of the corresponding axis 21, 22.

In der Fig. 3 ist demgegenüber der Fall dargestellt, dass die beiden Achsen 21, 22 mit einem gemeinsamen Aggregat 39 über wechselweise schaltbare Kupplungseinrichtungen 40 verbunden ist.In the Fig.3 In contrast, the case is shown in which the two axles 21, 22 are connected to a common unit 39 via alternately switchable coupling devices 40.

Die Ansteuerung sowohl der Aggregate 39, 41, 42 als auch der beiden Sperreinrichtungen 43, 44 erfolgt rein beispielhaft über eine gemeinsame Steuereinrichtung 50. Die Steuereinrichtung 50 ist wiederum beispielhaft mit einer lediglich in den Fig. 2 und 3 dargestellten Eingabeeinheit 52 sowie einem Display 54 verbunden. Über die Eingabeeinheit 52 können von dem Trainierenden 1 verschiedene Programme bzw. Widerstände der beiden Achsen 21, 22 bzw. der Aggregate 39, 41, 42 ausgewählt werden. Die Einstellungen können beispielsweise über das Display 54 angezeigt werden, ebenso wie die korrekte Ausführung der Bewegungen des Trainierenden 1. Hierzu ist es darüber hinaus vorgesehen, dass die Aggregate 39, 41, 42 bzw. die beiden Achsen 21, 22 mit entsprechenden Sensoreinrichtungen zur Erfassung der Drehwinkelgeschwindigkeit bzw. Drehung oder Position verbunden sind.The control of both the units 39, 41, 42 and the two locking devices 43, 44 is carried out purely by way of example via a common Control device 50. The control device 50 is again exemplary with a only in the Fig. 2 and 3 shown input unit 52 and a display 54. Using the input unit 52, the trainee 1 can select different programs or resistances of the two axes 21, 22 or the units 39, 41, 42. The settings can be shown, for example, on the display 54, as can the correct execution of the movements of the trainee 1. For this purpose, it is also provided that the units 39, 41, 42 or the two axes 21, 22 are connected to corresponding sensor devices for detecting the rotational angular speed or rotation or position.

Wesentlich bei der Ausführungsform gemäß der Fig. 2 ist, dass bei einer Aktivierung des ersten Aggregats 41 bzw. der ersten Achse 21 gleichzeitig die zweite Achse 22 mittels der entsprechenden Sperreinrichtung 44 gesperrt ist. Umgekehrt wird bei einer Aktvierung der zweiten Achse 22 bzw. des zweiten Aggregats 42 über eine Aktivierung der Sperreinrichtung 43 die erste Achse 21 gesperrt.Essential in the embodiment according to the Fig.2 is that when the first unit 41 or the first axis 21 is activated, the second axis 22 is simultaneously locked by means of the corresponding locking device 44. Conversely, when the second axis 22 or the second unit 42 is activated, the first axis 21 is locked by activating the locking device 43.

Anhand der Figurenfolge 4a bis 4c wird die Funktionsweise des Hebelmechanismus 20 zum Training unterschiedlicher Muskelgruppen anhand einer sogenannten Brustpresse erläutert, die der Stärkung der Brustmuskulatur des Trainierenden 1 dient. Hierbei sitzt der Trainierende 1 auf einem insbesondere höhenverstellbar angeordneten Sitz 2. Beginnend ab der Fig. 4a streckt der Trainierende 1 seine Arme 3 aus einer nahe seiner Brust befindlichen Position von sich weg, derart, dass diese entsprechend der Fig. 4c sich zumindest näherungsweise im gestreckten Zustand befinden. Dabei umfasst der Trainierende 1 mit seinen Händen das Griffelement 32 des ersten Hebelmechanismus 20. Anhand der Figurenfolge der Fig. 4a bis 4c ist erkennbar, dass die zweite Achse 22 gesperrt ist, während die erste Achse 21 über das erste Aggregat 41 der Bewegung des Trainierenden 1 einen Widerstand entgegensetzt, der in Richtung des Pfeils 55 im Gegenuhrzeigersinn verläuft. Weiterhin ist erkennbar, dass die beiden Stangen 28 bzw. das Griffelement 32 während des Trainings sich zumindest näherungsweise in einer horizontalen Richtung entsprechend des Pfeils 56 bewegen.The sequence of figures 4a to 4c explains the functionality of the lever mechanism 20 for training different muscle groups using a so-called chest press, which serves to strengthen the chest muscles of the trainee 1. The trainee 1 sits on a seat 2, which is arranged in particular in a height-adjustable manner. Starting from the Fig. 4a the trainee 1 stretches his arms 3 away from himself from a position close to his chest, in such a way that they are in accordance with the Fig. 4c are at least approximately in the stretched state. The trainee 1 grasps the handle element 32 of the first lever mechanism 20 with his hands. Based on the sequence of figures of the Fig. 4a to 4c it can be seen that the second axis 22 is locked, while the first axis 21, via the first unit 41, opposes the movement of the trainee 1 with a resistance that runs counterclockwise in the direction of the arrow 55. It can also be seen that the two rods 28 and the handle element 32 move at least approximately in a horizontal direction according to the arrow 56 during training.

Ergänzend wird erwähnt, dass in der Fig. 4d der Zustand dargestellt ist, bei der der Trainierende 1 eine Ruderbewegung ausführt, bei der das Griffelement 32 aus einer von dem Trainierenden 1 entfernten Position zu sich herangezogen wird. In diesem Fall dient der entsprechend verstellbare Sitz 2 bzw. dessen Sitzlehne 4 insbesondere dazu, die Brust des Trainierenden 1 abzustützen. Weiterhin wird durch das erste Aggregat 41 auf die erste Achse 21 ein Widerstand entgegen der Richtung des Pfeils 56, d.h. im Gegenuhrzeigersinn, erzeugt.It is also mentioned that in the Fig. 4d the state is shown in which the trainee 1 performs a rowing movement in which the handle element 32 is pulled towards him from a position away from the trainee 1. In this case, the correspondingly adjustable seat 2 or its seat back 4 serves in particular to support the chest of the trainee 1. Furthermore, the first unit 41 on the first axis 21 generates a resistance against the direction of the arrow 56, ie in an anti-clockwise direction.

In den Fig. 5a bis 5d dient das Krafttrainingsgerät 10 demgegenüber dem Training der Schultermuskulatur des Trainierenden 1. Hierzu ist jeweils die erste Achse 21 über die Sperreinrichtung 43 gesperrt, während die zweie Achse 22 in Wirkverbindung mit dem zweiten Aggregat 42 angeordnet ist. In den Fig. 5a bis 5c ist der Fall dargestellt, bei der der Trainierende 1 das Griffelement 32 aus einer Position in etwa in Schulterhöhe nach oben drückt. Dabei bewegen sich die beiden Stangen 28 um das erste Gelenk 26 in Richtung des Pfeils 58. Über das zweite Aggregat 42 bzw. die zweite Ache 22 erfolgt ein Widerstand in Richtung des Pfeils 57 im Uhrzeigersinn, gegen den der Trainierende 1 bei Anheben seiner Arme 3 eine Kraft ausüben muss.In the Fig. 5a to 5d The strength training device 10 is used to train the shoulder muscles of the trainee 1. For this purpose, the first axis 21 is locked via the locking device 43, while the second axis 22 is arranged in operative connection with the second unit 42. In the Fig. 5a to 5c The case is shown in which the trainee 1 pushes the handle element 32 upwards from a position approximately at shoulder height. The two rods 28 move around the first joint 26 in the direction of the arrow 58. The second unit 42 or the second axis 22 provides resistance in the direction of the arrow 57 in a clockwise direction, against which the trainee 1 must exert a force when raising his arms 3.

In der Fig. 5d ist der Fall dargestellt, bei dem der Trainierende 1 zur Stärkung seiner oberen Rückenmuskulatur das Bedienelement 30 aus einer geschwenkten bzw. angehobenen Stellung in Richtung des Pfeils 59 nach unten ziehen muss. Hierzu kann beispielsweise der Oberschenkelbereich des Trainierenden 1 mittels einer Abstützelements 60 in Form einer Abstützrolle fixiert sein. Auch in diesem Fall ist die erste Achse 21 gesperrt und die zweite Achse 22 mit dem zweiten Aggregat 42 in Wirkverbindung angeordnet, wobei das zweite Aggregat 42 entsprechend der Richtung des Pfeils 61 einen Widerstand gegen das Absenken des Bedienelements 30 durch den Trainierenden 1 im Gegenuhrzeigersinn erzeugt.In the Fig. 5d the case is shown in which the trainee 1 has to pull the control element 30 downwards from a pivoted or raised position in the direction of arrow 59 in order to strengthen his upper back muscles. For this purpose, for example, the thigh area of the trainee 1 can be fixed by means of a support element 60 in the form of a support roller. In this case too, the first axis 21 is locked and the second axis 22 is arranged in operative connection with the second unit 42, wherein the second unit 42 generates a resistance to the lowering of the control element 30 by the trainee 1 in an anti-clockwise direction in accordance with the direction of arrow 61.

Weiterhin weist das Krafttrainingsgerät 10 optional eine dritte Achse 63 und eine vierte Achse 64 auf, die parallel zu den beiden Achsen 21, 22 verlaufen, und die entsprechend der Darstellung der Fig. 1 unterhalb der beiden Achsen 21, 22 am Gehäuse 12 angeordnet ist. Die beiden voneinander beabstandet angeordneten Achsen 63, 64 ragen aus derselben einen Seitenwand 16 des Gehäuses 12 heraus und sind dort drehfest mit einem dritten Gelenkhebel 65 bzw. einem vierten Gelenkhebel 66 verbunden. Parallel zu den Achsen 63, 64 sind die Gelenkhebel 65, 66 auf der der Achse 63, 64 abgewandten Seite mit jeweils einer als Bedienelement wirkenden Andrückrolle 68, 69 verbunden, die sich über die gesamte Breite eines weiteren Sitzes 5 erstrecken. Der weitere Sitz 5 ist ebenso wie der Sitz 2 zumindest höhenverstellbar angeordnet und befindet sich seitlich am Gehäuse 12 und seitlich versetzt zum Sitz 2.Furthermore, the strength training device 10 optionally has a third axis 63 and a fourth axis 64, which run parallel to the two axes 21, 22 and which, according to the representation of the Fig.1 below the two axes 21, 22 on the housing 12. The two axes 63, 64 arranged at a distance from each other protrude from the same side wall 16 of the housing 12 and are connected there in a rotationally fixed manner to a third articulated lever 65 and a fourth articulated lever 66. Parallel to the axes 63, 64, the articulated levers 65, 66 are each connected on the side facing away from the axes 63, 64 to a pressure roller 68, 69 which acts as an operating element and which extends over the entire width of another seat 5. The other seat 5, like the seat 2, is arranged at least so as to be height-adjustable and is located on the side of the housing 12 and laterally offset from the seat 2.

Entsprechend der Fig. 2 und 3 sind die beiden Achsen 63, 64 mit beispielhaft jeweils einem separaten dritten und vierten Aggregat 71, 72 (in Analogie zu den Aggregaten 41, 42) sowie einer Sperreinrichtung 73, 74 gekoppelt. Die Aggregate 71, 72 sowie die Sperreinrichtungen 73, 74 sind ebenfalls rein beispielhaft von der Steuereinrichtung 50 ansteuerbar. Auch sind entsprechend vorhandene Messmittel zur Erfassung der Position und/oder Drehwinkelgeschwindigkeit der dritten und der vierten Achse 63, 64 vorgesehen (nicht dargestellt).According to the Fig. 2 and 3 the two axes 63, 64 are coupled, for example, to a separate third and fourth unit 71, 72 (analogous to the units 41, 42) and a locking device 73, 74. The units 71, 72 and the locking devices 73, 74 can also be controlled purely by way of example by the control device 50. Corresponding measuring devices are also provided for detecting the position and/or angular speed of the third and fourth axes 63, 64 (not shown).

Entsprechend der Darstellung der Fig. 6 und 7 kann das dritte Aggregat 71 bzw. die Andrückrolle 68 einer ersten Winkelposition des dritten Gelenkhebels 65 in Verbindung mit einer angepassten Position eines weiteren Sitzes 5 dazu dienen, die Oberschenkelmuskulatur des Trainierenden 1 zu stärken. In der Fig. 6 ist dabei der Fall dargestellt, bei der der Trainierende 1 mit seinen Füßen in Kontakt mit der Andrückrolle 68 ist, derart, dass dieser den dritten Gelenkhebel 65 aus einer Neutralposition heraus um die dritte Achse 63 im Gegenuhrzeigersinn entsprechend der Richtung des Pfeils 75 bewegen muss, wobei gegen diese Bewegungsrichtung das dritte Aggregat 71 einen Widerstand aufbringt. Das vierte Aggregat 72 ist dabei inaktiv und die Andrückrolle 69 in einer Position, die den Trainierenden 1 bei der Bewegung der Andrückrolle 65 nicht behindert.According to the presentation of the Fig. 6 and 7 the third unit 71 or the pressure roller 68 of a first angular position of the third articulated lever 65 in conjunction with an adapted position of another seat 5 can serve to strengthen the thigh muscles of the trainee 1. In the Fig.6 The case is shown in which the trainee 1 is in contact with the pressure roller 68 with his feet, such that he must move the third articulated lever 65 from a neutral position around the third axis 63 in an anti-clockwise direction in the direction of the arrow 75, with the third unit 71 applying resistance against this direction of movement. The fourth unit 72 is inactive and the pressure roller 69 is in a position that does not hinder the trainee 1 when moving the pressure roller 65.

In der Fig. 7 ist demgegenüber der Fall dargestellt, bei der der Trainierende 1 den dritten Gelenkhebel 65 bzw. die Andrückrolle 68 mit seinen Füßen bzw. Beinen aus einer Neutralposition heraus im Uhrzeigersinn entsprechend der Richtung des Pfeils 76 bewegen muss, wobei das dritte Aggregat 71 ebenfalls einen Widerstand entgegen dieser Bewegung erzeugt. Gegebenenfalls kann bei dieser Übung die Andrückrolle 69 in einer Position arretiert sein, die die Oberschenkel des Trainierenden 1 von einem Abheben vom Sitz 5 hindern.In the Fig.7 In contrast, the case is shown in which the trainee 1 has to move the third articulated lever 65 or the pressure roller 68 with his feet or legs from a neutral position in a clockwise direction in the direction of the arrow 76, whereby the third unit 71 also creates a resistance against this movement. If necessary, during this exercise the pressure roller 69 can be locked in a position that prevents the thighs of the trainee 1 from lifting off the seat 5.

Zuletzt sind in den Fig. 8 und 9 Übungen zur Stärkung der Bauch- bzw.Most recently, in the Fig. 8 and 9 Exercises to strengthen the abdominal muscles.

Rückenmuskulatur des Trainierenden 1 dargestellt. Hierbei ist das vierte Aggregat 72 aktiviert und das dritte Aggregat 71 in einem passiven bzw. gesperrten Zustand, um als Abstützung für die Beine bzw. Füße des Trainierenden 1 zu dienen. In der Fig. 8 muss der Trainierende 1 die Andrückrolle 69 mit seinem Oberkörper aus ihrer Neutralposition im Gegenuhrzeigersinn entsprechend des Pfeils 77 bewegen. Demgegenüber muss der Trainierende 1 in der Fig. 9 die Andrückrolle 69 mit seinem Rücken in Richtung des Pfeils 78 im Uhrzeigersinn bewegen.Back muscles of the trainee 1 are shown. The fourth unit 72 is activated and the third unit 71 is in a passive or locked state to serve as support for the legs or feet of the trainee 1. In the Fig.8 the trainee 1 must move the pressure roller 69 with his upper body from its neutral position in an anti-clockwise direction according to the arrow 77. In contrast, the trainee 1 must move the Fig.9 move the pressure roller 69 with its back in the direction of arrow 78 clockwise.

Ergänzend wird erwähnt, dass durch die seitlich versetzte Anordnung der beiden Sitze 2 und 5 es auch möglich ist, dass zwei Trainierende 1 das Krafttrainingsgerät 10 gleichzeitig nutzen können. Hierzu sind ggf. entsprechend modifizierte Steuereinrichtungen 50 bzw. Eingabeeinheiten 52 und Displays 54 erforderlich.It should also be mentioned that the laterally offset arrangement of the two seats 2 and 5 also makes it possible for two exercisers 1 to use the strength training device 10 at the same time. For this purpose, appropriately modified control devices 50 or input units 52 and displays 54 may be required.

Da das Oberkörpertraining und das Unterkörpertraining nicht gleichzeitig stattfinden muss, ist es auch möglich, die gleichen Aggregate / Antriebe 41, 42, die für die Achsen 21, 22 verwendet werden, auch für die Achsen 63, 64 zu verwenden. Dazu können die Aggregate 41, 42 mit speziellen Getriebebauformen kombiniert werden, die dann die Achsen 63, 64 mit dem von den Aggregaten 41, 42 erzeugten mechanischen Widerstand koppeln. So kann als Getriebebauform beispielsweise ein sogenanntes Malteser-Kreuz-Getriebe (geneva drive) oder ein Sternradgetriebe (star wheel mechanism) verwendet werden. Dabei wird der Widerstand (das Bremsmoment) von den Aggregaten 41, 42 wahlweise auf die Achsen 21, 22 und/oder auf die Achsen 63, 64 übertragen. Somit können insbesondere bis zu vier Achsen 21, 22, 63, 64 mit einem einzigen Aggregat 41 oder mit insgesamt genau zwei Aggregaten 41, 42 zur Übertragung eines mechanischen Widerstands oder eines Bremsmoments gekoppelt sein.Since upper body training and lower body training do not have to take place at the same time, it is also possible to use the same units/drives 41, 42 that are used for axes 21, 22 for axes 63, 64. For this purpose, units 41, 42 can be combined with special gear designs, which then couple axes 63, 64 with the mechanical resistance generated by units 41, 42. For example, a so-called Maltese cross gear (geneva drive) or a star wheel mechanism can be used as the gear design. The resistance (the braking torque) is transferred from units 41, 42 either to axes 21, 22 and/or to axes 63, 64. Thus, in particular, up to four axes 21, 22, 63, 64 can be coupled to a single unit 41 or to a total of exactly two units 41, 42 for transmitting a mechanical resistance or a braking torque.

Das bisher beschriebene Krafttrainingsgerät 10 kann im Rahmen der Ansprüche modifiziert werden.The strength training device 10 described so far can be modified within the scope of the claims.

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  1. A strength training apparatus (10) having a manually operable operating element (30) coupled via a lever mechanism (20) to at least one unit (39, 41, 42) generating a resistance,
    - the lever mechanism (20) having, at a distance from a handle element (32) of the operating element (30), at least one first joint (26) mounted in a first axis (21) via at least one first joint lever (25), and the lever mechanism (20) having at least one second joint (35) disposed between the at least one first joint (26) and the handle element (32),
    - the at least one second joint (35) being mounted at least indirectly in a second axis (22) via at least one second joint lever (36),
    - one of the axes (21, 22) being disposed in operative connection with the at least one unit (39, 41, 42),
    - the other of the two axes (21, 22) being locked or being pivotable about a small angle,
    - the at least one second joint lever (36) being connected to the second axis (22) via a coupling link (38),
    - the two axes (21, 22) each being lockable or pivotable about a small angle individually and being operatively connectable to the at least one unit (39, 41, 42) individually,
    - the at least two joint levers (25, 36) being disposed on the same side of a rod (28) of the operating element (30),
    - the second joint (35) being disposed in the area of the rod (28) in an area between the first joint (26) and the handle element (32), the second joint lever (36) being fixed via the second joint (35) so as to be pivotable,
    - and, on the side of the second joint lever (36) facing away from the second joint (35), the coupling link (38)-rod-shaped as an examplebeing connected to the second joint lever (36) via a third joint (37) so as to be pivotable on one side and to the second axis (22) in a non-rotatable manner on the other side.
  2. The strength training apparatus according to claim 1,
    characterised in that
    two first joints (26) are provided which are coupled to rods (28) of the operating element (30).
  3. The strength training apparatus according to claim 1 or 2,
    characterised in that
    the handle element (32) is disposed so as to be pivotable about the first joint (26) when the first axis (21) is locked, and in that the handle element (32) is disposed so as to be displaceable in an approximately linear direction when the second axis (22) is locked.
  4. The strength training apparatus according to claim 3,
    characterised in that
    the coupling link (38) is disposed on the side facing away from the first axis (21) when the first axis (21) is locked, and in that the coupling link (38) is disposed on the side facing the first axis (21) when the second axis (22) is locked.
  5. The strength training apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
    characterised in that
    the two axes (21, 22) are each connected to a separate unit (41, 42).
  6. The strength training apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
    characterised in that
    the two axes (21, 22) are connected to one shared unit (39) which can be coupled to the first or the second axis (21, 22) via a coupling device (40).
  7. The strength training apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
    characterised in that
    at least one axis (63, 64) is provided which is operatively connected to an additional unit (71, 72) generating a resistance and which is connected to an additional operating element (68, 69) via an additional joint lever (65, 66), and in that a neutral position of the axis (63, 64) can be set in at least two different angle positions of the additional joint lever (65, 66).
  8. The strength training apparatus according to claim 7,
    characterised in that
    the axes (21, 22, 63, 64) extend parallel to one another.
  9. The strength training apparatus according to claim 7 or 8,
    characterised in that
    the operating element (30) and the additional operating element (68, 69) are disposed parallel and laterally offset to one another.
  10. The strength training apparatus according to any one of claims 1 to 9,
    characterised in that
    at least the units (41, 42, 71, 72) are disposed inside a housing (12), and in that the operating element (30) is aligned with a symmetry plane (14) of the housing (12) outside the housing (12).
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