Interactive apparatus and methods for muscle strengthening
IPC분류정보
국가/구분
United States(US) Patent
등록
국제특허분류(IPC7판)
A63B-024/00
A63B-021/02
A63B-071/06
A63B-021/005
A63B-021/00
출원번호
US-0476728
(2017-03-31)
등록번호
US-10118073
(2018-11-06)
발명자
/ 주소
Wicks, Russel L.
Hartland, Derk
Putnam, Todd A.
출원인 / 주소
WORLDPRO GROUP, LLC
대리인 / 주소
Martin & Ferraro, LLP
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초록▼
An interactive exercise system with apparatus and methods to optimize muscle strength for rehabilitation, to improve or maintain fitness, and to enhance the performance of athletes. The system uses an electronically controlled linear actuator to generate resistance against the muscular force exerted
An interactive exercise system with apparatus and methods to optimize muscle strength for rehabilitation, to improve or maintain fitness, and to enhance the performance of athletes. The system uses an electronically controlled linear actuator to generate resistance against the muscular force exerted by the user. The system includes sensors configured to detect acceleration, speed, velocity, position, direction of movement, duration, and the force applied by the user. A control system preferably continuously monitors the sensors, and instantaneously adjusts the adaptive actuator. This provides a proportional counterforce to the user force throughout the entire range-of-motion. A display panel allows the user to interact with the system in real-time. The objective of the user is to synchronize the exercise performance with a selected target goal, by correlating the user's movement relative to a position on a display panel.
대표청구항▼
1. An interactive exercise system to optimize muscle strength by dynamically controlling resistance based on the muscular force exerted by a user, the system comprising: a user engagement point where the user can apply a force upon or resist against;a movement arm connected to the user engagement po
1. An interactive exercise system to optimize muscle strength by dynamically controlling resistance based on the muscular force exerted by a user, the system comprising: a user engagement point where the user can apply a force upon or resist against;a movement arm connected to the user engagement point;a user sensor to measure the force applied by the user to the user engagement point and for producing a corresponding signal;an adaptive actuator including an electronically controlled motor, a linear drive mechanism, and an actuator sensor configured to detect at least one of acceleration, speed, velocity, position, direction of movement, and duration;a mechanical linkage coupling the movement arm to the adaptive actuator for generating resistance against the user engagement point;a user interface permitting the user to interact with the system including selection of operating modes and related parameters;a display for presenting a representation of the exercise being performed; anda control system including electrical architecture for processing data, the control system monitoring the user sensor and the actuator sensor and commanding the motor to adjust a desired position, torque, and velocity of the adaptive actuator. 2. The interactive exercise system of claim 1, wherein the adaptive actuator further includes a carriage assembly with springs to smooth motion and compensate for dynamic changes at the turnaround points of an exercise performance. 3. The interactive exercise system of claim 2, wherein the springs of the carriage assembly are “Belleville” springs. 4. The interactive exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a virtual coach that provides digital audio and visual coaching and encouragement to the user. 5. The interactive exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a tracking program and database that stores the user's performance data. 6. The interactive exercise system of claim 1, wherein the user sensor includes an optical encoder. 7. The interactive exercise system of claim 1, wherein the actuator sensor includes a digital feedback encoder. 8. The interactive exercise system of claim 7, wherein the digital feedback encoder is configured to measure the force applied by the user based on spring compression and to produce a corresponding signal. 9. The interactive exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a frame and a seat coupled to the frame and positioned for supporting the user. 10. An interactive exercise system to optimize muscle strength by dynamically controlling resistance based on the muscular force exerted by a user, the system comprising: a user sensor to measure the force applied by the user to a user engagement point and for producing a corresponding signal;an adaptive actuator for generating resistance against the user, the adaptive actuator including an electronically controlled motor, a linear drive mechanism, an actuator sensor configured to detect at least one of acceleration, speed, velocity, position, direction of movement, and duration, and a carriage assembly with springs to smooth motion and compensate for dynamic changes at the turnaround points of an exercise performance, the actuator sensor being further configured to measure the force applied by the user to the user engagement point based on spring compression of the carriage assembly and to produce a corresponding signal;a user interface permitting the user to interact with the system including selection of operating modes and related parameters that define targets of the system which continuously change throughout the exercise performance;a display for presenting a representation of the exercise being performed; anda control system including electrical architecture for acquiring, processing, and transmitting data, the control system monitoring the user sensor and the actuator sensor and commanding the motor to adjust a desired acceleration, speed, velocity, position, direction of movement, duration, and torque of the adaptive actuator. 11. The interactive exercise system of claim 10, wherein the springs of the carriage assembly are “Belleville” springs. 12. The interactive exercise system of claim 10, further comprising a virtual coach that provides digital audio and visual coaching and encouragement to the user. 13. The interactive exercise system of claim 10, further comprising a tracking program and database that stores the user's performance data. 14. The interactive exercise system of claim 10, wherein the user sensor includes an optical encoder. 15. The interactive exercise system of claim 10, wherein the actuator sensor includes a digital feedback encoder. 16. An interactive exercise system to optimize muscle strength by dynamically controlling resistance based on the muscular force exerted by a user, the system comprising: a user engagement point where the user can apply a force upon or resist against;a user sensor to measure the force applied by the user to the user engagement point and for producing a corresponding signal;an adaptive actuator including an electronically controlled motor, a linear drive mechanism, and an actuator sensor configured to detect at least one of acceleration, speed, velocity, position, direction of movement, and duration;a cable pulley mechanism coupling the user engagement point to the adaptive actuator for generating resistance against the user;a user interface permitting the user to interact with the system including selection of operating modes and related parameters;a display for presenting a representation of the exercise being performed; anda control system including electrical architecture for processing data, the control system monitoring the user sensor and the actuator sensor and commanding the motor to adjust a desired position, torque, and velocity of the adaptive actuator. 17. The interactive exercise system of claim 16, wherein the adaptive actuator further includes a carriage assembly with springs to smooth motion and compensate for dynamic changes at the turnaround points of an exercise performance, the springs of the carriage assembly are “Belleville” springs. 18. The interactive exercise system of claim 16, further comprising a virtual coach that provides digital audio and visual coaching and encouragement to the user. 19. The interactive exercise system of claim 16, further comprising a tracking program and database that stores the user's performance data. 20. The interactive exercise system of claim 16, wherein the user sensor includes an optical encoder, and the actuator sensor includes a digital feedback encoder, the digital feedback encoder is configured to measure the force applied by the user based on spring compression and to produce a corresponding signal.
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