JP4226621B2 - Balance training equipment - Google Patents

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JP4226621B2
JP4226621B2 JP2006245654A JP2006245654A JP4226621B2 JP 4226621 B2 JP4226621 B2 JP 4226621B2 JP 2006245654 A JP2006245654 A JP 2006245654A JP 2006245654 A JP2006245654 A JP 2006245654A JP 4226621 B2 JP4226621 B2 JP 4226621B2
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本発明は、人が乗ることができる踏板を具え、その踏板上に人が立つことで身体のバランス感覚および足腰を強化するバランス訓練装置に関するものである。   The present invention relates to a balance training apparatus that includes a tread board on which a person can ride, and strengthens the sense of balance of the body and the legs and hips by the person standing on the tread board.

高齢者にとって、転倒は、寝たきり等日常生活に多大な影響を及ぼす原因となることから、その転倒予防としてバランス感覚及び足腰の強化が必要とされている。バランス感覚を強化する装置としては従来、人が乗ってバランス運動する円盤と、その円盤を外周の縁枠内に内装する円形基台と、その円盤が体重の移動によって傾斜回動するように円盤の下面中央のカップリングと円形基台の中央のカップリングとの間に挟装されて円盤を支持する転動自在の球体とからなる円盤型傾斜運動具が知られている（特許文献１参照）。
特開２００１−３２７６２６ For elderly people, falls can cause a great deal of influence on daily life such as bedridden, and therefore, a sense of balance and strengthening of the legs and legs are required to prevent the fall. Conventionally, as a device that strengthens the sense of balance, a disk on which a person rides and balances, a circular base in which the disk is housed in an outer peripheral frame, and a disk so that the disk is tilted and rotated by the movement of weight A disc-shaped tilting exercise tool is known which is composed of a rolling sphere that is sandwiched between a coupling at the center of the lower surface of the base plate and a coupling at the center of the circular base and supports the disc (see Patent Document 1). ).
JP 2001-327626 A

しかしながら、上記従来の装置では、円盤が傾斜回動する以外の遊戯性を有していないため、継続してトレーニングを行い得ないという問題点がある。さらに、上記従来の装置では、人が乗ってバランス運動する円盤が転動自在の球体を支点としているため、バランス感覚が低く脚力が弱い高齢者にとって円盤の揺動速度もくしは回転速度をコントロールするのが困難であり、効率的にバランス運動および足腰の強化を行うことが難しいという問題点がある。   However, the above-described conventional apparatus has a problem that training cannot be continuously performed because the disk does not have playability other than tilting and rotating. Furthermore, in the above-mentioned conventional device, the disk on which a person rides and balances is used as a fulcrum, so that the swing speed or rotation speed of the disk can be controlled for elderly people with weak balance and weak leg strength. There is a problem that it is difficult to perform balance exercise and strengthening of legs and legs efficiently.

それゆえ本発明は、リハビリテーションや筋力維持等のために、バランス運動および足腰の強化を必要とする高齢者等が、継続してトレーニングを行うことができ、しかも効果的にトレーニングを行い得るバランス訓練装置を提供することを目的としている。   Therefore, the present invention is a balance training in which elderly people and the like who need balance exercise and strengthening their legs and legs can continuously perform training for effective rehabilitation and muscle strength maintenance. The object is to provide a device.

本発明は、上記課題を解決するためになされたものであり、本発明のバランス訓練装置は、人が乗ることができる踏板を具え、その踏板上に人が立つことで身体のバランス感覚および足腰を強化するバランス訓練装置において、前記踏板を支持する支持部材と、前記踏板と前記支持部材との間に介挿されて前記踏板を少なくとも前記支持部材の前後方向および左右方向に傾動可能に前記支持部材に連結する継手手段と、前記踏板の上面に刻設された溝と、前記溝内を前記踏板の傾斜に応じて自重で転動する玉と、を具えることを特徴とするものである。   The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and the balance training apparatus of the present invention includes a tread board on which a person can ride, and the person stands on the tread board so that the sense of balance of the body and the legs and hips are achieved. In the balance training apparatus for strengthening, the support member that supports the tread plate, and the support member that is interposed between the tread plate and the support member so that the tread plate can tilt at least in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the support member. It is characterized by comprising joint means connected to a member, a groove carved in the upper surface of the tread, and a ball that rolls in the groove with its own weight according to the inclination of the tread. .

かかるバランス訓練装置にあっては、トレーニングを行う人が、支持部材に支持された踏板の上面に乗り、少なくとも前記支持部材の前後方向および左右方向の何れかに荷重をかけると、継手手段を介して支持部材に連結された踏板が傾動し、その踏板の傾動に伴って玉が自重で、踏板の上面に刻設された溝内をその溝に沿って、踏板の傾斜方向に応じた方向に転動する。   In such a balance training apparatus, when a person who performs training rides on the upper surface of the tread plate supported by the support member and applies a load in at least one of the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the support member, the joint means is interposed. The tread connected to the support member tilts, and the ball is self-weighted along with the tilt of the tread. In the groove engraved on the upper surface of the tread, along the groove, in the direction corresponding to the tilting direction of the tread. Roll.

従って、本発明のバランス訓練装置によれば、踏板上に立った人が踏板の上面に刻設された溝内の玉の動きを見ながら支持部材の何れかの方向に体重をかけて踏板を傾動させることで、玉をその踏板の傾斜方向に応じた方向に転動させて所望の位置に導く（例えば環状の溝に沿って旋回させたり、所定のスタート位置からゴール位置まで様々な経路で移動させたりする）ことができることから、このバランス訓練装置が遊戯性を有するので、リハビリテーションや筋力維持等のためにバランス運動および足腰の強化を必要とする高齢者等が、楽しみながら継続してトレーニングを行うことができる。   Therefore, according to the balance training apparatus of the present invention, a person standing on the treading board applies the weight in any direction of the support member while observing the movement of the ball in the groove engraved on the upper surface of the treading board. By tilting, the ball rolls in a direction corresponding to the tilt direction of the tread and guides it to a desired position (for example, swiveling along an annular groove or by various routes from a predetermined start position to a goal position) Since this balance training device has playability, elderly people who need balance exercise and strengthening their legs and hips for rehabilitation and muscle strength maintenance, etc. continue training while having fun It can be performed.

なお、本発明のバランス訓練装置においては、前記継手手段は、前記踏板に下向きに突設された球状部と、前記球状部を少なくとも前記支持部材の前後方向および左右方向に回動可能に収容するソケット部と、前記球状部の回動を一定範囲に規制するストッパ部と、を有するボールジョイントであっても良く、このようにすれば、踏板を球状部とソケット部との面接触で支えるので、踏板を安定して支持することができ、しかも球状部とソケット部との接触面に摺動摩擦力が発生することから、踏板に緩やかな傾動を与えることができるので、バランス感覚が低く脚力が弱い高齢者でも効率的に、バランス訓練及び足腰の鍛錬を行うことができる。   In the balance training apparatus of the present invention, the joint means accommodates a spherical portion projecting downward on the tread and the spherical portion so as to be rotatable at least in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the support member. It may be a ball joint having a socket part and a stopper part that restricts the rotation of the spherical part to a certain range. In this way, the tread is supported by surface contact between the spherical part and the socket part. The tread can be stably supported, and a sliding frictional force is generated on the contact surface between the spherical portion and the socket portion, so that the tread can be gently tilted, so that the sense of balance is low and the leg strength is low. Even the weak elderly can efficiently perform balance training and leg training.

さらに、本発明のバランス訓練装置においては、前記ボールジョイントは、前記球状部と前記ソケット部との互いの接触面の間に潤滑剤を有していても良く、このようにすれば、球状部とソケット部との互いの接触面に発生する摺動摩擦力を適宜低減させ得て、継手手段の耐久性を高めるとともに、踏板を滑らかに回動させることができる。   Furthermore, in the balance training apparatus according to the present invention, the ball joint may have a lubricant between the contact surfaces of the spherical portion and the socket portion. The sliding frictional force generated on the mutual contact surfaces of the socket and the socket portion can be appropriately reduced, and the durability of the joint means can be enhanced and the tread can be smoothly rotated.

さらに、本発明のバランス訓練装置においては、前記支持部材と前記ソケット部とは一体に形成されており、それら支持部材とソケット部とは、少なくとも２つの構成部材を締結部材で互いに締結してなるものであってもよく、このようにすれば、組立てが容易であるとともに、球状部と支持部材との互いの接触面に発生する摺動摩擦力を締結部材の締結力で増減できるので、踏板にかかる荷重に応じた踏板の傾動速度を適宜調節することができる。   Furthermore, in the balance training apparatus of the present invention, the support member and the socket portion are integrally formed, and the support member and the socket portion are formed by fastening at least two constituent members to each other with a fastening member. In this way, assembling is easy and the sliding frictional force generated on the contact surface between the spherical portion and the support member can be increased or decreased by the fastening force of the fastening member. It is possible to appropriately adjust the tilting speed of the tread according to the load.

さらに、本発明のバランス訓練装置においては、前記球状部は、その球状部の中心と前記踏板の中心とを通る中心軸線に沿ってその中心軸線周りに円筒状の刳り抜き部を有していても良く、このようにすれば、球状部を形成する材料を節約するとともに、球状部の部分的な肉厚の差を少なくして鋳造時のヒケ等を防止することができ、さらに、刳り抜き部内に潤滑剤を多量に収納できるので、一回の潤滑剤の補充で長期間メンテナンスフリーとすることができる。   Furthermore, in the balance training apparatus of the present invention, the spherical portion has a cylindrical hollow portion around the central axis along a central axis passing through the center of the spherical portion and the center of the tread. In this way, the material for forming the spherical portion can be saved and the difference in the partial thickness of the spherical portion can be reduced to prevent sink marks during casting. Since a large amount of lubricant can be stored in the section, maintenance can be made free for a long time by replenishing the lubricant once.

また、本発明のバランス訓練装置においては、前記支持部材の少なくとも左右側方から前方にかけて半円以上の円弧状に延在するとともに前方にゆくほど高くなる手すりを具えていても良く、このようにすれば、トレーニングを行う人を円弧状に囲んだ手すりではその側方部分より前方部分の方が肩から遠くに離れるため、手すりの高さが一定であると前方部分に手を掛ける際に体が前のめりになり易いのに対し、ここでは手すりが前方にゆくほど高くなるので、トレーニングを行う人が手すりの前方部分に手を掛ける際に、体が前のめりにならず、安全にトレーニングを行うことができる。   Further, in the balance training apparatus of the present invention, the support member may include a handrail that extends in a semicircular arc shape from at least the left and right sides to the front and becomes higher as it goes forward. In this case, the front part of the handrail that surrounds the person performing training in an arc shape is farther away from the shoulder than the side part of the handrail.Therefore, if the handrail has a constant height, Is easy to lean forward, but here the handrail becomes so high that it moves forward, so when the person doing the training puts his hand on the front part of the handrail, the body will not lean forward and train safely Can do.

また、本発明のバランス訓練装置においては、前記踏板は、上面に複数の突起を具えていても良く、このようにすれば、トレーニングを行う人が、仮にバランスを崩した場合でも、滑ることなく安全にトレーニングを行うことができる。   Further, in the balance training device of the present invention, the tread may have a plurality of protrusions on the upper surface, and in this way, even if the person performing the training loses balance, it does not slip. Training can be done safely.

図１は、本発明のバランス訓練装置の一実施例の本体を示す正面図、図２は、その実施例のバランス訓練装置の本体を示す平面図、図３（ａ）は、上記実施例のバランス訓練装置の本体を示す側面図、図３（ｂ）は、その実施例のバランス訓練装置の本体の動作を示す説明図であり、図中符号１は、上記実施例のバランス訓練装置の本体を示す。   FIG. 1 is a front view showing a main body of an embodiment of the balance training apparatus of the present invention, FIG. 2 is a plan view showing the main body of the balance training apparatus of the embodiment, and FIG. FIG. 3B is a side view showing the main body of the balance training apparatus, and FIG. 3B is an explanatory view showing the operation of the main body of the balance training apparatus of the embodiment. Reference numeral 1 in the figure is the main body of the balance training apparatus of the above embodiment. Indicates.

この実施例のバランス訓練装置の本体１は、トレーニングを行う人が乗ることができる踏板２と、その踏板２を支持する支持部材３と、踏板２と支持部材３との間に介挿されて踏板２を支持部材３に対し３６０°全ての方向に傾動可能にその支持部材３に連結する、継手手段としてのボールジョイント４とを具えている。なお、これら踏板２と支持部材３とボールジョイント４との材質は、大人が乗っても耐え得る十分な強度と、屋外で使用可能な耐候性とを具えるために、例えば鋳鉄等の金属製が好適である。   A main body 1 of the balance training apparatus of this embodiment is inserted between a tread board 2 on which a person performing training can ride, a support member 3 that supports the tread board 2, and the tread board 2 and the support member 3. A ball joint 4 is provided as a joint means for connecting the tread plate 2 to the support member 3 so as to be tiltable in all directions of 360 ° with respect to the support member 3. The footboard 2, the support member 3, and the ball joint 4 are made of a metal such as cast iron in order to have sufficient strength that an adult can withstand and weather resistance that can be used outdoors. Is preferred.

踏板２は、円板状に形成されるとともに、上面に滑り止めのための半球状の突起５が多数設けられている。また、踏板２の上面の中央部には、環状溝６および、その環状溝６の中心を横切るように配置された直線状溝７が設けられ、それら環状溝６および直線状溝７の溝内には、踏板２の傾動に伴ってその傾斜方向に応じた方向に溝６，７に沿って転がる鋼製の玉８が配置されている。また、玉８が溝６，７の外へ飛び出すのを防止するために、溝６，７の全体を覆うように正方形のガラス９が踏板に固設され、雨水等が溝に浸入しないように周囲にシール１０が施されている。また、ガラス９には安全面での配慮から強化ガラスもしくは網入ガラスが用いられている。   The step board 2 is formed in a disk shape, and a large number of hemispherical protrusions 5 for preventing slipping are provided on the upper surface. In addition, an annular groove 6 and a linear groove 7 disposed so as to cross the center of the annular groove 6 are provided in the central portion of the upper surface of the tread plate 2. The steel ball 8 which rolls along the groove | channels 6 and 7 in the direction according to the inclination direction with inclination of the tread board 2 is arrange | positioned. In order to prevent the balls 8 from jumping out of the grooves 6 and 7, a square glass 9 is fixed to the tread so as to cover the entire grooves 6 and 7, so that rainwater or the like does not enter the grooves. A seal 10 is provided around the periphery. The glass 9 is made of tempered glass or netted glass for safety reasons.

ボールジョイント４は、踏板２の下面にその踏板２と一体に突設されるとともに略球状の表面を持つ球状部１１と、支持部材３と一体に形成されるとともに略球状の受け面を持ち、球状部１１を水平軸線周りに支持部材３に対し３６０°何れの方向にも回動可能に支持するソケット部１２と、それら球状部１１とソケット部１２との互いの接触面である球状部１１の略球状表面とソケット部１２の略球状受け面との間に介挿された図示しないグリス等の潤滑剤とを有しており、球状部１１には、その球状部１１の中心と踏板２の中心とを通る中心軸線に沿って、その中心軸線周りに円筒状の刳り抜き部１３が設けられている。   The ball joint 4 protrudes integrally with the tread plate 2 on the lower surface of the tread plate 2 and has a spherical portion 11 having a substantially spherical surface, and is formed integrally with the support member 3 and has a substantially spherical receiving surface, A socket portion 12 that supports the spherical portion 11 so as to be rotatable in any direction of 360 ° with respect to the support member 3 around the horizontal axis, and a spherical portion 11 that is a contact surface between the spherical portion 11 and the socket portion 12. And a lubricant such as grease (not shown) interposed between the substantially spherical surface of the socket portion 12 and the substantially spherical receiving surface of the socket portion 12. The spherical portion 11 includes the center of the spherical portion 11 and the tread 2. A cylindrical hollow portion 13 is provided around the center axis along the center axis passing through the center of the center.

支持部材３は、略裁頭円錐状をなすとともに周囲四箇所にアンカーボルト用の座のための凹部１４を有する側板１５を具え、また上部に、球状部１１を収納するための上記ソケット部１２と、踏板２の揺動角度を制限する倒立裁頭円錐状の淵１６とを具えている。この支持部材３は、互いに接合される接合面を有する左右対称の二つの支持部材半部１７，１８からなり、それらの接合面の間にはガスケット１９が挟設され、各々の支持部材半部１７，１８は、固定部材としてのボルト２０およびナット２１で締結されている。さらに、ソケット部１２の下部には、球状部１１の略球状表面とソケット部１２の略球状受け面との間に潤滑剤を充填するための貫通穴２２及びグリスニップル２３が設けられている。   The support member 3 includes a side plate 15 having a substantially truncated cone shape and having recesses 14 for anchor bolt seats at four locations around the support member 3, and the socket portion 12 for accommodating the spherical portion 11 at the upper portion. And an inverted conical scissors 16 for limiting the swing angle of the tread plate 2. The support member 3 includes two symmetrical half support member halves 17 and 18 having joint surfaces to be joined to each other, and a gasket 19 is sandwiched between the joint surfaces. 17 and 18 are fastened with bolts 20 and nuts 21 as fixing members. Further, a through hole 22 and a grease nipple 23 for filling a lubricant are provided between the substantially spherical surface of the spherical portion 11 and the substantially spherical receiving surface of the socket portion 12 at the lower portion of the socket portion 12.

図４は、上記実施例のバランス訓練装置の全体を示す図で、図４（ａ）は、背面図、図４（ｂ）は、平面図である。また図５は、図４（ａ）に示す全体の側面図である。   FIGS. 4A and 4B are diagrams showing the entire balance training apparatus of the above embodiment, in which FIG. 4A is a rear view and FIG. 4B is a plan view. FIG. 5 is a side view of the whole shown in FIG.

図４、図５に示すように、この実施例のバランス訓練装置の本体１は、アンカーボルト２４およびコンクリート製の基礎２５を介して地面に固定され、またこの実施例のバランス訓練装置は、安全のため本体１の周囲に沿って、略円形状の手摺２６を具えている。手摺２６は、子供も大人も掴める高さに設定され、またトレーニング中に手摺２６の何れの部分を掴んでも一定の姿勢が保持できるように、本体１の支持部材３の前方（図５では右方）に向かうにつれて手摺２６の高さが高くなるように設定されている。さらに手摺２６は、３本の支柱２７に固設され、支柱２７はコンクリート製の基礎２８を介して地面に固定されている。   As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the main body 1 of the balance training device of this embodiment is fixed to the ground via anchor bolts 24 and a concrete foundation 25, and the balance training device of this embodiment is a safety device. Therefore, a substantially circular handrail 26 is provided along the periphery of the main body 1. The handrail 26 is set to a height that can be grasped by both children and adults, and can be held in front of the support member 3 of the main body 1 (right in FIG. 5) so that any part of the handrail 26 can be held during training. It is set so that the height of the handrail 26 increases as it goes to the direction. Furthermore, the handrail 26 is fixed to three support columns 27, and the support columns 27 are fixed to the ground via a concrete base 28.

かかるバランス訓練装置にあっては、例えば図６（ａ），（ｂ）に示すように、トレーニングを行う人Ｍが、支持部材３に支持された踏板２の上面に乗り、支持部材３の周囲３６０度の何れかの方向に荷重をかけると、ボールジョイント４が踏板２の傾動を生じさせ、図３（ｂ）に示すように、踏板２が荷重をかけた方向に傾斜する。そしてその踏板２の傾動に伴って、玉８が自重で、踏板２の上面に配置された溝６，７内をそれらの溝６，７に沿って、踏板２の傾斜方向に応じた方向に転動する。   In such a balance training apparatus, for example, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, a person M who performs training rides on the upper surface of the tread board 2 supported by the support member 3 and surrounds the support member 3. When a load is applied in any direction of 360 degrees, the ball joint 4 causes the tread 2 to tilt, and the tread 2 tilts in the direction in which the load is applied, as shown in FIG. As the tread 2 is tilted, the ball 8 has its own weight, and in the grooves 6 and 7 arranged on the upper surface of the tread 2 along the grooves 6 and 7 in a direction corresponding to the tilting direction of the tread 2. Roll.

従って、この実施例のバランス訓練装置によれば、踏板２上に立った人が踏板２の上面に配置された溝６，７内の玉８の動きを見ながら支持部材３の何れかの方向に体重をかけて踏板２を傾動させることで、玉８をその踏板２の傾斜方向に応じた方向に転動させて所望の位置に導く（例えば環状の溝６に沿って旋回させたり、所定のスタート位置からゴール位置まで様々な経路で移動させたりする）ことができることから、このバランス訓練装置が遊戯性を有するので、リハビリテーションや筋力維持等のためにバランス運動および足腰の強化を必要とする高齢者等が、楽しみながら継続してトレーニングを行うことができる。   Therefore, according to the balance training apparatus of this embodiment, a person standing on the tread board 2 observes the movement of the balls 8 in the grooves 6 and 7 arranged on the upper surface of the tread board 2, in any direction of the support member 3. The ball 8 is tilted with the weight applied to the ball 8 so that the ball 8 rolls in a direction corresponding to the tilt direction of the tread 2 and is guided to a desired position (for example, swung along the annular groove 6, Since this balance training device has playability, balance exercise and strengthening of the legs and legs are required for rehabilitation, muscle strength maintenance, etc. Elderly people can continue training while having fun.

なお、図６（ａ）では、トレーニングを行う人Ｍが、直線状溝７が前後に延在するように例えば手で踏板２を回動させ、その状態で両足を前後に開いて、玉８を先ず直線状溝７内で前後に移動させ、次いで環状溝６内で右周りおよび左回りにそれぞれ複数回ずつ旋回移動させ、最後に前後と旋回とを組み合わせて移動させるというようにしてバランス訓練を行っており、また図６（ｂ）では、トレーニングを行う人Ｍが、直線状溝７が左右に延在するように例えば手で踏板２を回動させ、その状態で両足を左右に開いて、玉８を先ず直線状溝７内で左右に移動させ、次いで環状溝６内で右周りおよび左回りにそれぞれ複数回ずつ旋回移動させ、最後に左右と回転を組み合わせて移動させるというようにしてバランス訓練を行っており、このように玉８をコントロールしながら移動させることにより、効果的にバランス運動および足腰の鍛錬を行うことができる。   In FIG. 6A, the person M who performs training rotates the tread board 2 by hand so that the linear groove 7 extends back and forth, and in that state, opens both feet back and forth, and the ball 8 Is first moved back and forth in the linear groove 7, then swiveled clockwise and counterclockwise multiple times in the annular groove 6, and finally moved in combination with front and back and swivel. In FIG. 6B, the person M who performs training rotates the tread board 2 by hand so that the linear groove 7 extends to the left and right, and opens both feet to the left and right in that state. The ball 8 is first moved left and right in the linear groove 7, then swung around the annular groove 6 clockwise and counterclockwise several times, and finally moved in combination of left and right and rotation. And balance training By moving while controlling the ball 8, effectively balanced movement and legs wrought can be performed on.

また、この実施例のバランス訓練装置によれば、継手手段として、踏板２に下向きに突設された球状部１１と、その球状部１１を水平軸線周りに支持部材３の周囲の何れの方向にも回動可能に収容するソケット部１２と、その球状部１１の回動を一定範囲に規制するストッパ部としての淵１６とを有するボールジョイント４を具え、踏板２を球状部１１とソケット部１２との面接触で支えるので、踏板２を安定して支持することができ、しかも球状部１１とソケット部１２との接触面に摺動摩擦力が発生することから、踏板２に緩やかな傾動を与えることができるので、バランス感覚が低く脚力が弱い高齢者でも効率的に、バランス訓練及び足腰の鍛錬を行うことができる。   Further, according to the balance training apparatus of this embodiment, as a joint means, a spherical portion 11 projecting downward on the tread 2 and the spherical portion 11 around the horizontal axis in any direction around the support member 3. And a ball joint 4 having a socket portion 12 that is rotatably accommodated and a flange 16 as a stopper portion that restricts the rotation of the spherical portion 11 within a certain range, and the tread 2 is connected to the spherical portion 11 and the socket portion 12. Therefore, the tread 2 can be stably supported, and a sliding frictional force is generated on the contact surface between the spherical portion 11 and the socket portion 12, so that the tread 2 is gently tilted. Therefore, even an elderly person with a low sense of balance and weak leg strength can efficiently perform balance training and leg / hip training.

さらに、この実施例のバランス訓練装置によれば、ボールジョイント４は、球状部１１とソケット部１２との互いの接触面の間に潤滑剤を有しているので、球状部１１とソケット部１２との互いの接触面に発生する摺動摩擦力を低減させることができ、これにより、摩耗を減らして耐久性を高めることができるとともに、踏板２を滑らかに傾動させることができる。   Furthermore, according to the balance training apparatus of this embodiment, since the ball joint 4 has the lubricant between the contact surfaces of the spherical portion 11 and the socket portion 12, the spherical portion 11 and the socket portion 12. The sliding frictional force generated on the contact surfaces with each other can be reduced, whereby wear can be reduced and durability can be increased, and the tread 2 can be tilted smoothly.

さらに、この実施例のバランス訓練装置によれば、支持部材３とソケット部１２とが一体に形成されるとともに、支持部材３が、二つの左右対称の支持部材半部１７，１８をボルト２０およびナット２１で締結してなるので、本体１の組立てが容易であるとともに、球状部１１とソケット部１２との互いの接触面に発生する摺動摩擦力を、ボルト２０とナット２１との締結力で調整できるので、踏板２にかかる荷重に応じた踏板２の傾動速度を適宜調節することができる。   Further, according to the balance training apparatus of this embodiment, the support member 3 and the socket portion 12 are integrally formed, and the support member 3 is provided with two symmetric support member halves 17 and 18 by bolts 20 and Since it is fastened with the nut 21, the assembly of the main body 1 is easy, and the sliding frictional force generated on the contact surface between the spherical portion 11 and the socket portion 12 is expressed by the fastening force between the bolt 20 and the nut 21. Since it can be adjusted, the tilting speed of the tread 2 can be adjusted as appropriate according to the load applied to the tread 2.

さらに、この実施例のバランス訓練装置によれば、球状部１１は円筒状の刳り貫き部１３を有しているので、支持部材半部１７，１８をボルト２０およびナット２１で過度に締め付けた場合もしくは、周囲環境が与える熱により本体１の全体が膨張した場合においても、球状部１１とソケット部１２とにかかる過度の圧力を、球状部１１に設けられた円筒状の刳り貫き部１３の縮小で吸収することができ、また、球状部１１を形成する材料を節約するとともに、球状部１１の部分的な肉厚の差を少なくして球状部１１の鋳造時のヒケ等を防止することができ、さらに、刳り抜き部１３内に潤滑剤を多量に収納できるので、一回の潤滑剤の補充で長期間メンテナンスフリーとすることができる。   Furthermore, according to the balance training apparatus of this embodiment, since the spherical portion 11 has the cylindrical punching-through portion 13, the support member half portions 17 and 18 are excessively tightened with the bolt 20 and the nut 21. Alternatively, even when the entire main body 1 expands due to heat given by the surrounding environment, excessive pressure applied to the spherical portion 11 and the socket portion 12 is reduced by the cylindrical punching portion 13 provided in the spherical portion 11. In addition, the material for forming the spherical portion 11 can be saved and the difference in the partial thickness of the spherical portion 11 can be reduced to prevent sinking or the like during casting of the spherical portion 11. In addition, since a large amount of lubricant can be stored in the hollowed-out portion 13, maintenance can be made free for a long time by replenishing the lubricant once.

以上、図示例に基づき説明したが、本発明は上述の実施例に限定されるものでなく、特許請求の範囲の記載範囲内で適宜変更することができるものであり、例えば、継手手段は、柱状ゴムやコイルばね等の弾性部材でも良い。また、踏板の上面に設けられる溝は、迷路のように複雑にしても良く、その溝内の玉も複数でも良い。   As mentioned above, although demonstrated based on the example of illustration, this invention is not limited to the above-mentioned Example, It can change suitably within the description range of a claim, For example, a joint means is An elastic member such as a columnar rubber or a coil spring may be used. Moreover, the groove | channel provided in the upper surface of a tread may be made complicated like a maze, and the ball | bowl in the groove | channel may also be plural.

かくして本発明のバランス訓練装置によれば、踏板上に立った人が踏板の上面に配置された溝内の玉の動きを見ながら支持部材の何れかの方向に体重をかけて踏板を傾動させることで、玉をその踏板の傾斜方向に応じた方向に転動させて所望の位置に導くことができることから、このバランス訓練装置が遊戯性を有するので、リハビリテーションや筋力維持等のためにバランス運動および足腰の強化を必要とする高齢者等が、楽しみながら継続してトレーニングを行うことができる。   Thus, according to the balance training apparatus of the present invention, a person standing on the treading board leans the treading board by applying weight in any direction of the support member while watching the movement of the ball in the groove arranged on the upper surface of the treading board. Since this balance training device has playability because the ball can be rolled in the direction corresponding to the inclination direction of the tread, and can be guided to a desired position, balance exercise is performed for rehabilitation, muscle strength maintenance, etc. And elderly people who need to strengthen their legs and legs can continue training while having fun.

本発明のバランス訓練装置の一実施例の本体を示す正面図である。It is a front view which shows the main body of one Example of the balance training apparatus of this invention. 上記実施例のバランス訓練装置の本体を示す平面図である。It is a top view which shows the main body of the balance training apparatus of the said Example. （ａ）は、上記実施例のバランス訓練装置の本体を示す側面図、（ｂ）は、その実施例のバランス訓練装置の本体の動作を示す説明図である。(A) is a side view which shows the main body of the balance training apparatus of the said Example, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows operation | movement of the main body of the balance training apparatus of the Example. （ａ），（ｂ）は、上記実施例のバランス訓練装置の全体を示す背面図および平面図である。(A), (b) is the rear view and top view which show the whole balance training apparatus of the said Example. 図４（ａ）に示す全体の側面図である。It is the whole side view shown to Fig.4 (a). （ａ），（ｂ）は、ともに上記実施例のバランス訓練装置の利用方法を模式的に示す説明図である。(A), (b) is explanatory drawing which shows typically the usage method of the balance training apparatus of the said Example.

符号の説明Explanation of symbols

１ 本体
２ 踏板
３ 支持部材
４ ボールジョイント
５ 突起
６，７ 溝
８ 玉
９ ガラス
１０ シール
１１ 球状部
１２ ソケット部
１３ 刳り貫き部
１４ 凹部
１５ 側板
１６ 淵
１７，１８ 支持部材半部
１９ ガスケット
２０ ボルト
２１ ナット
２２ 貫通穴
２３ グリスニップル
２４ アンカーボルト
２５ 基礎
２６ 手摺
２７ 支柱
２８ 基礎
Ｍ トレーニングを行う人 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main body 2 Tread board 3 Support member 4 Ball joint 5 Protrusion 6, 7 Groove 8 Ball 9 Glass 10 Seal 11 Spherical part 12 Socket part 13 Perforated part 14 Recess 15 Side plate 16 １７ 17, 18 Support member half part 19 Gasket 20 Bolt 21 Nut 22 Through hole 23 Grease nipple 24 Anchor bolt 25 Foundation 26 Handrail 27 Strut 28 Foundation M Person performing training

Claims (7)

人が乗ることができる踏板を具え、その踏板上に人が立つことで身体のバランス感覚および足腰を強化するバランス訓練装置において、
前記踏板を支持する支持部材と、
前記踏板と前記支持部材との間に介挿されて前記踏板を少なくとも前記支持部材の前後方向および左右方向に傾動可能に前記支持部材に連結する継手手段と、
前記踏板の上面に刻設された溝と、
前記溝内を前記踏板の傾斜に応じて自重で転動する玉と、
を具えることを特徴とする、バランス訓練装置。 In a balance training apparatus that includes a tread on which a person can ride, and that strengthens the sense of balance of the body and legs by allowing the person to stand on the tread,
A support member for supporting the tread;
A coupling means inserted between the tread and the support member to connect the tread to the support member so as to be tiltable at least in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the support member;
A groove carved in the upper surface of the tread;
A ball that rolls under its own weight in the groove according to the inclination of the tread;
A balance training device characterized by comprising: 前記継手手段は、
前記踏板に下向きに突設された球状部と、
前記球状部を少なくとも前記支持部材の前後方向および左右方向に回動可能に収容するソケット部と、
前記球状部の回動を一定範囲に規制するストッパ部と、
を有するボールジョイントであることを特徴とする、請求項１記載のバランス訓練装置。 The joint means includes
A spherical portion protruding downward on the tread;
A socket portion that accommodates the spherical portion so as to be rotatable at least in the front-rear direction and the left-right direction of the support member;
A stopper portion for restricting the rotation of the spherical portion to a certain range;
The balance training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the balance training apparatus is a ball joint having 前記ボールジョイントは、前記球状部と前記ソケット部との互いの接触面の間に潤滑剤を有することを特徴とする、請求項２記載のバランス訓練装置。   The balance training apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the ball joint has a lubricant between contact surfaces of the spherical portion and the socket portion. 前記支持部材と前記ソケット部とは一体に形成されており、
それら支持部材とソケット部とは、少なくとも２つの構成部材を締結部材で互いに締結してなることを特徴とする、請求項２または３記載のバランス訓練装置。 The support member and the socket part are integrally formed,
The balance training device according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the support member and the socket portion are formed by fastening at least two constituent members to each other with a fastening member. 前記球状部は、その球状部の中心と前記踏板の中心とを通る中心軸線に沿ってその中心軸線周りに円筒状の刳り抜き部を有することを特徴とする、請求項２から４までの何れか記載のバランス訓練装置。   The spherical part has a cylindrical hollow part around the central axis along a central axis passing through the center of the spherical part and the center of the tread. Or balance training device as described. 前記支持部材の少なくとも左右側方から前方にかけて半円以上の円弧状に延在するとともに前方にゆくほど高くなる手すりを具えることを特徴とする、請求項１から５までの何れか記載のバランス訓練装置。   The balance according to any one of claims 1 to 5, further comprising a handrail that extends in a semicircular arc shape from at least the left and right sides to the front of the support member and that increases in height toward the front. Training device. 前記踏板は、上面に複数の突起を具えることを特徴とする、請求項１から６までの何れか記載のバランス訓練装置。   The balance training apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the tread has a plurality of protrusions on an upper surface.
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