JP2002159590A - Health apparatus - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a bicycle type health apparatus having operation pedals capable of measuring the weight in the condition that a user sits on a saddle or stands on one foot at a part, to which the whole weight is applied, without using a separate weighing machine to instantaneously confirm the effect of the exercise such as a reduction of weight. SOLUTION: Single guide shaft 14 is fitted to a saddle 2 to support the saddle 2 freely to be slid in the vertical direction. A lower end 14a of the guide shaft 14 abuts on a weighing machine 16 arranged under the saddle 2 so that the weight applied to the saddle 2 works to the weighing machine 16. A weight display 3a for displaying a weight value obtained by subtracting a tare of parts related to the saddle from the weight measured by the weighting machine 16 is set on a display panel 3.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a fitness equipment for training, and more particularly to a fitness equipment for exercising the exercise of weight reduction without being on another weighing scale. An extremely practical and highly valuable health device that allows the results to be checked immediately.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Health equipment used in fitness clubs and the like includes a bicycle-type health equipment having a foot pedal and a saddle, a walking-type health equipment used by walking on an endless belt, and a damper. There is a foot-type health appliance or the like in which the user steps on the foot pedal and alternately presses the foot pedal against the resistance of the damper.

[0003] Bicycle-type health equipment is provided by imparting an appropriate rotation resistance to a built-in wheel, and pedaling the foot pedal attached to the wheel in the same manner as a bicycle while sitting on a saddle. It is possible to perform training on bicycle running substantially without running.

[0004] All of the above-mentioned health appliances are used mainly for reducing body fat and adjusting the body shape, and display a running speed or a walking speed, a running distance or a walking distance, a running time or a walking time, and a calorie consumption. It is displayed on the panel.

[0005] However, the conventional health appliance does not have a built-in weight scale, so that the weight cannot be measured while riding on the health appliance.
It was inconvenient to get off the fitness equipment and move to the scale once.

[0006] In addition, since the scale is often installed in a place where anyone can use it, especially for women, the weight displayed on the scale can be easily seen by others. There was a problem that it was difficult to use a weight scale.

[0007]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to eliminate the above-mentioned drawbacks of the prior art, and has as its object to provide a structure capable of supporting the entire weight and various information. In a fitness equipment for training provided with a display panel for displaying a weight, a weight scale is built in a portion where the total weight can be applied, and a weight display section for displaying the weight measured by the weight scale is provided on the display panel. The purpose of the present invention is to make it possible to give a weight measurement function to various fitness equipment for training, and to make it possible to easily gain weight with the fitness equipment.

Another object is to provide a health appliance having a saddle capable of supporting the entire weight and a display panel for displaying various information, wherein a guide shaft is attached to the saddle so that the saddle can slide vertically. It is supported, and the lower end of the guide shaft is configured to abut on a weight scale disposed below the saddle, and by providing a weight display unit for displaying the weight measured by the weight scale on the display panel, another display is performed. The ability to easily measure weight while sitting on the saddle of a health appliance without having to ride on a weight scale so that the results of exercise of weight loss can be immediately confirmed by the health appliance in use. And to increase the commercial value of health equipment, so that people can measure their weight without worrying about their weight being seen by others. Is Rukoto.

Still another object is that, in the above configuration, a single guide shaft is attached to the saddle, and the lower end of the guide shaft comes into contact with a weight scale disposed below the saddle so that the weight applied to the saddle is reduced. A weight display unit is provided on the display panel for displaying a weight value obtained by subtracting the tare of the saddle-related parts from the weight measured by the weight scale, so that the weight can be reliably measured with a simple configuration. An object of the present invention is to provide a health appliance with a high commercial value, which has an added function.

Another object of the present invention is that, in the above configuration, a plurality of guide shafts are attached to the saddle in parallel, and the saddle is supported so as to be lightly slidable in the vertical direction, and protrudes below the center of the saddle in the same direction as the guide shaft. A convex portion is formed, and the convex portion is configured to contact a weight scale disposed under the saddle so that the weight applied to the saddle acts on the weight scale. By configuring to facilitate movement and allow for more accurate weight measurement,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a health device in which the stability of the saddle is enhanced so that the weight can be stably measured even when the saddle is fully weighed during weight measurement.

[0011]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In summary, the present invention (claim 1) relates to a fitness equipment for training provided with a display panel configured to support the entire weight and displaying various information. A scale is built in such a part,
A weight display unit for displaying a weight measured by the weight scale is provided on the display panel.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a health appliance having a saddle capable of supporting the entire weight and a display panel for displaying various information, wherein a guide shaft is attached to the saddle, and the saddle is vertically moved. A weight display unit configured to slidably support the lower end of the guide shaft and a weight scale disposed below the saddle, and to display a weight measured by the weight scale. It is characterized by being provided in.

According to the present invention (claim 3), in a health appliance having a saddle capable of supporting the entire weight and a display panel for displaying various information, a single guide shaft is attached to the saddle. Are slidably supported in the up-down direction, the lower end of the guide shaft abuts a weight scale disposed below the saddle, and the weight applied to the saddle acts on the weight scale; A weight display unit for displaying a weight value obtained by subtracting a tare of the saddle-related parts from a weight measured by a weight scale is provided on the display panel.

According to the present invention (claim 4), in a health appliance having a saddle capable of supporting the entire weight and a display panel for displaying various information, a plurality of guide shafts are attached to the saddle in parallel. The saddle is lightly slidably supported in the up-down direction, and a convex portion protruding in the same direction as the guide shaft is formed at the lower center of the saddle, and the convex portion is provided on a weight scale disposed under the saddle. A weight display unit configured so that the weight applied to the saddle in contact with the weight scale acts on the weight scale and a weight value obtained by subtracting a tare of the saddle-related parts from the weight measured by the weight scale is provided on the display panel. The plurality of guide shafts are used to smoothly move the saddle up and down, thereby enabling more accurate weight measurement.

[0015]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS The present invention will be described below with reference to embodiments shown in the drawings. Health appliance 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention
Is a display panel 3 having saddles 2 capable of supporting the entire weight and displaying various information in FIGS.
, For example, a bicycle-type training device.

The health appliance 1 is installed on the floor by the legs 5 attached to the front and rear of the frame 4 abutting against the floor (not shown). A wheel (not shown) that is rotated by pedaling the foot pedal 6 is attached, and the wheel is covered by a case 8.

From the front side of the case 8 obliquely upward,
A column 9 connected to the frame 4 is attached, and the display panel 3 is attached to an upper end of the column. Further, a handle 10 for gripping when using the health appliance 1 is attached to the support 9.

From the vicinity of the center of the case 8 upward,
A saddle support 11 connected to the frame 4 is attached, and the protruding length of the saddle support 11 is determined by the tightening knob 1.
2 can be adjusted within a predetermined range by loosening.

The saddle 2 is, as shown in FIGS.
A single guide shaft 14 is attached to a lower portion of the portion where the user 13 sits. The guide shaft 14 is fixed at a right angle to a flat plate 15.
Is fixed to the lower surface 2a. Also, on the guide shaft 14,
An elongated hole-shaped groove 14a having a predetermined length is formed in parallel with the axial direction.

At the upper end of the saddle support 11, a case 18 for horizontally storing the weight scale 16 is attached, and the wiring 16a of the weight scale 16 stored in the recess 18a of the case 18 is shown in FIG. As described above, the display panel 3 is connected to the display panel 3 through the case 18 and the saddle support 11 and further through the case 8 and the support 9.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, a support member 19 is mounted on the case 18, and the guide shaft 14 is fitted to the support member 19 in a vertically slidable manner. A through hole 19a is formed, and a screw hole 19b is formed from the side so as to communicate with the through hole 19a.

A screw 20 having a pin 20a at its tip is screwed into the screw hole 19b, and the pin 20a is inserted into the groove 14a of the guide shaft 14 inserted into the through hole 19a. . This is a configuration for preventing the saddle 2 from rotating and coming off.

The saddle 2 has ordinary elasticity and is slidably supported in a vertical direction by a support member 19. The lower end 14b of the guide shaft 14 is connected to the lower end 14b of the guide shaft 14 regardless of whether the user 13 is seated. It is in vertical contact with the measuring section 16b of the weight scale 16.

The scale 16 has a built-in load cell (not shown) as shown in FIGS.
Although the weight is displayed on the display unit 16c by one foot on the 6b, the weight is displayed on the display unit 16c. In the present invention, since the weight scale 16 is housed in the case 18, the wiring 16a is connected from the inside. Is pulled out and connected to the display panel 3 provided with the weight display section 3a.
The weight value obtained by subtracting the tare of the saddle-related parts from the weight measured in Step 6 is displayed on the weight display section 3a.

The saddle-related parts are the saddle 2, the flat plate 15, the guide shaft 14, and the like. The function of the weight scale 16 can be turned on and off by a switch (not shown).

Health device 21 according to a second embodiment of the present invention
In FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, a bicycle-type training apparatus having a saddle 22 capable of supporting the entire weight and a display panel 3 for displaying various information is shown.

Here, only the saddle 22, which is different from the first embodiment, and its attached state will be described. The other parts are the same as those of the first embodiment of the present invention, and the same parts are denoted by the same reference numerals in the drawings, and description thereof will be omitted.

A plurality of guide shafts 24 are mounted on the saddle 22 in parallel and supported so as to be lightly slidable in the vertical direction. Is formed, and the convex portion 26 comes into contact with the weight scale 16 disposed below the saddle 22, and the saddle 2 is formed.
2 is configured to act on the scale 16.

The guide shaft 24 and the convex portion 26 are
The projection 26 is attached to the flat plate 25 attached to the lower side so as to protrude downward, and the projection 26 is shorter and has a larger diameter. This suppresses the inclination of the saddle 22 by increasing the fitting length, and the measuring unit 16b of the weight scale 16
This is because the convex portion 26 is in contact with the vertical direction, and by increasing the area of the convex portion 26, it is possible to prevent the one-sided contact with the measuring portion 16b and to measure the weight accurately.

At the upper end of the saddle support 11, a case 28, for example, having a stepped cylindrical shape for horizontally storing the weight scale 16 is mounted. The through holes 28b penetrating in the direction are formed so as to be arranged at an angle of 120 ° in the circumferential direction.
The bush 29 is press-fitted in each of b. By fitting the guide shaft 24 to the bush 29, the saddle 22
Are slidably supported in the vertical direction.

A through hole 30a is formed on the case 28 at a position corresponding to the through hole 28b.
A lid 30 having a through-hole 30b for attaching the second convex portion 26 to the weight scale 16 is attached.

In this embodiment, the guide shaft 24
Although not shown in the drawing, a groove (not shown) may be formed in the guide shaft 24 as in the first embodiment so that a screw (not shown) for retaining is inserted.

In this embodiment, the saddle-related parts are the saddle 22, the flat plate 25, the guide shaft 24, and the projection 26.
And so on.

A health appliance 31 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
Is a walking-type training device including a belt circulating device 32, a display panel 33 for displaying, and a leg 34 in FIG.

The belt circulating device 32 is configured such that the endless belt 35 circulates in the forward direction, and the weight scale 16 is built in an edge portion 32a to which the entire weight can be applied. (Not shown) is attached to the leg 34 in an inclined state so that the front side is lowered so that the walking operation can be performed.

The weight scale 16 is built in, for example, a left edge 32a at a position closer to the front side than the leg 34 so as to be horizontal in use. The covering portion is formed, for example, by forming a flexible rubber material into a step shape. This is so that the position of the weight scale 16 can be understood at a glance, and that the user can stably ride on one foot (not shown). In addition,
The wiring 16 a of the weight scale 16 is connected to the display panel 33 through the inside of the edge 32 a and the leg 34.

The display panel 33 is attached to the upper portion of the leg 34, and displays the weight measured by the weight scale 16,
An operation button 33b and the like are provided in addition to a display unit 33a that displays a walking distance, a walking speed, and the like. The weight scale 16
This function can be turned on and off by the switch 33c.

The leg 34 is provided with the belt circulating device 32 and the display panel 33, and has a grip portion 34a formed so that the leg portion 34 can be gripped during use, and is configured to be foldable.

A health appliance 41 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
10 includes a foot pedal 42, a display panel 43, and a frame 44 in FIG.

The foot pedal 42 is swingably attached to a support 44a of a frame 44, and is also connected to a leg 44b of the frame 44 by a damper 45.
A pair is formed on the left and right, and a footrest 42a is attached to each.

The footrest 42a is a portion to which the entire weight can be applied, and is made of, for example, a flexible rubber material. The weight scale 16 is, for example, a left footrest 42a.
Built in the lower center. Wiring 16a of scale 16
Is connected to the display panel 43 through the inside of the foot pedal 42.

The display panel 43 is provided at the upper end of the column 44a. The display panel 43a displays the weight measured by the weight scale 16, the number of steps, the usage time, and the like, as well as operation buttons 43b and the like. Has been established. The weight scale 16
This function can be turned on and off by a switch (not shown).

The frame 44 serves as a base on which the foot pedal 42 and the display panel 43 are mounted. The frame 44 is formed integrally by connecting a pair of front and rear legs 44b by a member 44c. A pillar 44a is formed to protrude upward from the center of the leg 44b.

Since the scale 16 is extremely small, it can be attached to various health appliances in addition to the above embodiment, and each health appliance can have a weight measuring function. .

The present invention is configured as described above,
Hereinafter, the operation will be described. First, the operation of the health appliance 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.
As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, the lower end 14 b of the guide shaft 14 of the saddle 2 is in vertical contact with the measuring unit 16 b of the weight scale 16 regardless of whether the user 13 is sitting on the seat 13 and Since the rotation stop and the pull-out stop are performed by 20, no rotation occurs and no pull-out occurs.

Since the weight scale 16 measures the weight using a load cell, even if the user 13 gets on and off the vehicle,
Although the saddle 2 hardly moves up and down, the groove 14a
Can be slid, so that it is possible to check whether there is no catch by hand lifting or the like before measurement.

At the time of weight measurement, as shown in FIG. 5, the foot 13a is lifted from the foot pedal 6 so that the entire weight acts on the saddle 2, and as shown in FIG. A force is applied to the 16 measuring units 16b in the direction of arrow A, and measurement is performed by the weight scale 16 in only a few seconds. The weight value obtained by subtracting the tare of the saddle-related parts from the weight measured by the weight scale is displayed on the weight display section 3a of the display panel 3 through the wiring 16a.

Thus, before and after exercising with the health appliance 1, it is possible to measure the weight without having to worry about the eyes while sitting on the saddle 2.

Next, a health appliance 2 according to a second embodiment of the present invention is described.
1 will be described. The basic operation at the time of weight measurement is the same as that of the first embodiment, and therefore will be omitted.
As shown in FIGS. 7 and 8, in this embodiment, the saddle 22 is supported by three guide shafts 24, and the saddle 2
Since the protrusion 26 attached to the center of the weight 2 contacts the measuring portion 16b of the weight scale 16, the saddle can move smoothly in the vertical direction.
It has high stability without tilting or catching. Therefore, even if the weight applied to the saddle 22 is slightly poor, it is possible to accurately measure the weight.

Next, a health appliance 3 according to a third embodiment of the present invention.
1 will be described. In FIG. 9, if the circulating speed of the endless belt 35 is set by the operation button 33b, the endless belt 35 circulates at that speed, so that walking training can be performed by walking on the endless belt 35.

The scale 16 is ready for use by turning on the switch 33c. The rider rides on the stepped edge 32a with one foot, and after a few seconds, the measurement of the weight is completed, and the weight is displayed on the display unit 33a through the wiring 16a. Thus, the effect of the walking training can be immediately confirmed at any time.

Next, a health appliance 4 according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
1 will be described. In FIG. 10, when a foot (not shown) is put on each foot pedal 42 and the health appliance 41 is put on, and one of the foot pedals 42 is weighed, the damper 45 contracts slowly, and the foot pedals 42 Go down.

When the weight of the other foot pedal 42 is shifted, the foot pedal 42 is lowered, and the foot pedal 42 whose weight has been removed returns upward due to the reaction force of the damper 45. By repeating this, training of both legs can be performed.

The scale 16 is enabled when a switch (not shown) on the display panel 43 is turned on. Since the weight scale 16 is built in, for example, the left foot pedal 42, when the foot pedal 42 is depressed to the lowest position and the state where one foot is placed on the center of the foot pedal 42 for a few seconds, the weight is measured. Upon completion, the weight is displayed on the display unit 43a through the wiring 16a.

[0055]

As described above, the present invention relates to a training fitness apparatus having a display panel configured to support the entire weight as described above and displaying various information. Since a weight scale is built in and a weight display section for displaying the weight measured by the weight scale is provided on the display panel, there is an effect that various training health appliances can have a weight measurement function. As a result, there is an effect that the weight can be easily obtained with the health appliance.

In a health appliance having a saddle capable of supporting the entire weight and having a display panel for displaying various information, a guide shaft is mounted on the saddle, and the saddle is supported so as to be slidable in the vertical direction. The lower end of the is configured to abut against the weight scale disposed under the saddle, and a weight display section for displaying the weight measured by the weight scale is provided on the display panel, so that the user does not need to ride another weight scale again. Even
The weight can be easily measured while sitting on the saddle of the health appliance, and the effect of the exercise of weight loss can be immediately confirmed by the health appliance in use, and the commercial value of the health appliance can be confirmed. It is possible to further increase the weight, and as a result, there is an effect that the weight can be measured with ease without worrying that one's own weight is seen by others.

Further, in the above configuration, a single guide shaft is attached to the saddle, and the lower end of the guide shaft abuts on a weighing scale disposed below the saddle, and the weight applied to the saddle acts on the weighing scale. The display panel is provided with a weight display section for displaying a weight value obtained by subtracting the tare of the saddle-related parts from the weight measured by the weight scale, so that the function of reliably measuring the weight with a simple configuration is provided. There is an effect that it is possible to provide an added health appliance with high commercial value.

In the above structure, a plurality of guide shafts are attached to the saddle in parallel, and the saddle is supported so as to be lightly slidable in the vertical direction, and a convex portion protruding in the same direction as the guide shaft is formed below the center of the saddle. The convex portion is configured to contact the weight scale disposed under the saddle so that the weight applied to the saddle acts on the weight scale, and the plurality of guide shafts smoothly move the saddle up and down. Provided is a health appliance that is configured to enable more accurate weight measurement, thereby increasing the stability of the saddle and enabling stable measurement even when the entire weight is applied to the saddle during weight measurement. The effect that can be obtained is obtained.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 to FIG. 6 relate to a first embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a health appliance.

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of a weight scale.

FIG. 3 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part showing a state of attachment of a saddle and a state of contact of a guide shaft with a weight scale.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a saddle support, a case, a scale, a support member, and a saddle.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing a state in which the user is weighing with a health appliance.

FIG. 6 is a partial longitudinal sectional view around the saddle and a plan view of a display panel showing an operation when the user sits on the saddle and measures weight.

FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 relate to a second embodiment of the present invention,
FIG. 7 is a longitudinal sectional view of a main part showing the state of attachment of the saddle and the state of contact of the projection with the weight scale.

FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of a case in which a saddle is attached and a scale is housed.

FIG. 9 is a perspective view of a health device according to a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a perspective view of a health device according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Health appliance 2 Saddle 3 Display panel 3a Weight display part 14 Guide shaft 14b Lower end 16 Weight scale 21 Health appliance 22 Saddle 22a Center lower part 24 Guide shaft 26 Convex part 31 Health appliance 41 Health appliance

Claims (4)

[Claims] 1. A fitness equipment for training having a display panel configured to be capable of supporting the entire weight and displaying various information, wherein a weight scale is built in a portion where a total weight can be applied. A health appliance, wherein a weight display section for displaying a weight measured by a meter is provided on the display panel. 2. A health appliance having a saddle capable of supporting all weight and a display panel for displaying various information, wherein a guide shaft is attached to the saddle, and the saddle is slidably supported in a vertical direction. The lower end of the guide shaft is configured to abut on a weight scale disposed below the saddle, and a weight display unit that displays the weight measured by the weight scale is provided on the display panel. Health appliances. 3. A health appliance having a saddle capable of supporting all weights and a display panel for displaying various information, wherein a single guide shaft is attached to the saddle so that the saddle can slide vertically. Supported, the lower end of the guide shaft is configured to abut on a weight scale disposed below the saddle so that the weight applied to the saddle acts on the weight scale, and the weight measured by the weight scale is used as the weight. A health appliance, wherein a weight display unit for displaying a weight value after subtracting a tare of a saddle-related component is provided on the display panel. 4. A health appliance having a saddle capable of supporting the entire weight and having a display panel for displaying various information, wherein a plurality of guide shafts are attached to the saddle in parallel, and the saddle slides lightly in the vertical direction. The saddle is formed so as to be supported, and a convex portion projecting in the same direction as the guide shaft is formed below the center of the saddle, and the convex portion comes into contact with a weight scale disposed below the saddle and the weight applied to the saddle. Is configured to act on the weight scale, a weight display unit that displays a weight value obtained by subtracting the tare of the saddle-related parts from the weight measured by the weight scale is provided on the display panel, and the plurality of guide shafts A health appliance characterized in that the vertical movement of the saddle is smooth and more accurate weight measurement is possible.