JP7606366B2 - Training aid device and training aid system - Google Patents

Description

This disclosure relates to a training support device and a training support system for strength training.

Training support devices for bench presses are known that reduce the training load on the trainee's hands and arms by having the trainee push against a foot press platform with his or her own feet (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP2012-236009Publication

Conventional training support devices for bench presses have had the problem that the trainee's own leg strength cannot fully reduce the training load on the trainee's hands and arms, depending on the size of the training load on the trainee's hands and arms, the trainee's level of fatigue, or the condition of the trainee's legs.

The present disclosure has been made to solve the above problems, and aims to provide a training support device and training support system that can more reliably reduce the training load on the trainee's hands and arms based on the trainee's requests.

The training aid device according to the present disclosure includes a hanging member for hanging a shaft, a drive device for moving the shaft by moving the hanging member, and a sound collection device for collecting sounds emitted around the shaft, and the drive device moves the shaft based on the sounds collected by the sound collection device.

The training assistance device and training assistance system disclosed herein can more reliably reduce the training load on the trainee's hands and arms based on the trainee's requests.

1 is a schematic diagram showing a training assistance device according to a first embodiment. FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing the function of the drive device of FIG. 1; 1 is a schematic diagram showing a usage mode of a training assistance device according to a first embodiment. 4 is a schematic diagram of the training aid device of FIG. 3 as viewed from the IV-IV view. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a manner in which the support portion of FIG. 1 supports a shaft. 5A to 5C are schematic diagrams showing different usage modes of the training assistance device according to embodiment 1. 1 is a schematic diagram showing a mode of use of a training assistance device in a first modified example of the first embodiment. FIG. FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing a training assistance system according to a second embodiment. FIG. 9 is a schematic diagram showing the function of the drive device of FIG. 8 .

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present disclosure will be described with reference to the drawings.
Embodiment 1.
1 is a schematic diagram showing a training assistance device according to embodiment 1. The training assistance device 1 includes a hanging member 10, a driving device 20, a pair of microphones 30 which are a pair of sound collecting devices, and an installation tool 40. The training assistance device 1 operates the shaft of a training tool (not shown).

The hanging member 10 has a pair of ropes 11, a pair of support parts 12, one on each of the pair of ropes 11, and a connector 13, one on each of the pair of support parts 12. The support part 12 is provided at the tip of each rope 11. The base end, which is the end opposite the tip of each rope 11, is connected to a drive unit 20. Each rope 11 is individually wound around the drive unit 20 and is pulled into the drive unit 20. The ropes 11 are shaped like a belt.

The support portion 12 is a portion that supports a shaft (not shown). Each support portion 12 is provided with a connector 13. Each connector 13 has a male button 13a and a female button 13b that can be fitted together and fixed. The support portion 12 is made of the same material as the rope 11. The cross-sectional shape of the support portion 12 is the same as the cross-sectional shape of the rope 11. The support portion 12 is formed integrally with the rope 11.

In the support section 12, the male button 13a is provided closer to the tip of the support section 12 than the female button 13b. The female button 13b is provided at a position corresponding to the male button 13a, where the tip of the support section 12 is folded back. In the support section 12, a microphone 30 is provided between the male button 13a and the female button 13b.

The microphones 30 do not have to be a pair. The number of microphones 30 may be, for example, one. In this case, the microphone 30 is installed on only one of the pair of cords 11.

The driving device 20 can operate each rope 11 connected to the driving device 20. By operating each rope 11, the driving device 20 can operate the shaft via the hanging member 10.

Each microphone 30 is connected to the drive unit 20 by wire or wirelessly. Each microphone 30 picks up sound around the microphone 30. The collected sound is input to the drive unit 20 as an audio signal.

The installation tool 40 supports the hanging member 10. The installation tool 40 is provided with a number of pulleys 41. Each of the pair of ropes 11 is arranged so as to run along the multiple pulleys 41.

Figure 2 is a schematic diagram showing the functions of the drive device in Figure 1. The drive device 20 has a control unit 21, a drive unit 22, a detection unit 23, a memory unit 24, and a manual operation unit 25.

The control unit 21 has a voice analysis unit (not shown). The control unit 21 analyzes the voice signal input from the microphone 30 using the voice analysis unit. The control unit 21 uses the analysis result of the voice signal for control. If the control unit 21 determines that the input voice signal matches a preset wording, the control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 in response to that wording. In other words, the control unit 21 can recognize the voice signal input from the microphone 30 as a command.

The drive unit 22 has mechanical mechanisms (not shown), such as a motor, gears, and pulleys. The drive unit 22 can send out each of the pair of ropes 11 from the drive device 20 and retract them into the drive device 20, and can apply any tensile force to each of the pair of ropes 11. This allows the drive device 20 to operate each of the ropes 11.

The detection unit 23 has a feed amount detection mechanism and a tensile force detection mechanism, which are not shown. The feed amount detection mechanism is a mechanism that constantly detects the feed amount, which is the amount fed out from the rope 11 drive device 20, for each rope 11. The tensile force detection mechanism is a mechanism that constantly detects the tensile force applied to each rope 11. The feed amount detection mechanism and the tensile force detection mechanism are composed of conventionally known devices.

The amount of rope 11 let out and the tensile force applied to rope 11 detected by the detection unit 23 are constantly output to the control unit 21. The control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 based on the amount of rope 11 let out and the tensile force applied to rope 11 input from the detection unit 23.

The memory unit 24 stores information such as various setting values required for the control unit 21 to control the drive unit 22.

The manual operation unit 25 has input devices such as various operation buttons for manually operating the drive unit 20 and a numeric keypad for inputting setting values. Operation information input to the manual operation unit 25 by the input device is output to the control unit 21. The control unit 21 controls the drive unit 20 based on the operation information input from the manual operation unit 25.

Next, the operation of the drive unit 20 will be described. The drive unit 20 can perform multiple types of operations. Each operation is performed by the control unit 21 controlling the drive unit 22 based on a control logic corresponding to each operation. Each control logic is stored in advance in the memory unit 24.

When the voice signal input to the drive unit 20 matches a predetermined wording, the drive unit 20 performs an operation corresponding to the voice. A plurality of words are predefined for the drive unit 20. The drive unit 20 performs a different operation corresponding to each of the plurality of predefined words.

The driving device 20 operates the pair of ropes 11 to operate the hanging member 10. Here, the operations of the driving device 20 will be described, including the "normal" operation, the "STOP" operation, the "UP" operation, and the "DOWN" operation.

In "normal" operation, the drive unit 20 operates each of the pair of ropes 11 so that each of the ropes 11 does not sag. In "normal" operation, the control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 so that each rope 11 is subjected to a normal tensile force. The normal tensile force is a tensile force that balances the gravity acting on the rope 11, the support unit 12 provided on the rope 11, the connector 13 provided on the support unit 12, and the microphone 30 in each rope 11.

The normal tensile force changes depending on the amount of the rope 11 that is sent out. Therefore, the user of the training support device 1 stores the normal tensile force in the drive device 20 at an initial stage, such as when the training support device 1 is installed. Specifically, the user determines the normal tensile force when the installation tool 40 and the drive device 20 are installed at a set position, the hanging member 10 connected to the drive device 20 is supported by the installation tool 40, and the connector 13 and microphone 30 are installed on the support portion 12 provided on each rope 11.

To determine the normal tensile force, the user first pulls out the ropes 11 until each support part 12 reaches the floor surface. Next, the user operates the drive unit 20 with the manual operation unit 25 to pull in each rope 11 into the drive unit 20.

The control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 to perform an operation of retracting the rope 11. The operation of retracting the rope 11 is an operation of alternately repeating an operation of retracting the rope 11 by a certain length and an operation of stopping the retraction of the rope 11. While performing the operation of retracting the rope 11, the control unit 21 calculates a normal tensile force corresponding to each of the let-out amounts of the rope 11 based on the let-out amount of the rope 11 detected by the detection unit 23 and the tensile force applied to the rope 11. The control unit 21 stores the determined normal tensile force in the memory unit 24.

The control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 to apply a tensile force based on the stored normal tensile force to each rope 11. This causes the "normal" operation of the drive device 20 to be performed.

As described above, when determining the normal tensile force, the user pulls out the ropes 11 until each support part 12 reaches the floor surface. The user stores the amount of each rope 11 let out at this time in the memory unit 24 as the floor surface let-out amount. Control based on the floor surface let-out amount will be described later.

The drive unit 20 always performs "normal" operation. When a command is received to perform the "STOP" operation, "UP" operation, or "DOWN" operation described below, the drive unit 20 performs the operation corresponding to each command instead of the "normal" operation.

In the "STOP" operation, the drive unit 20 operates each rope 11 to prevent the hanging member 10 from being sent out from the drive unit 20 and to prevent the hanging member 10 from being pulled into the drive unit 20.

The "STOP" operation is performed when the control unit 21 determines that the audio signal input from the microphone 30 to the drive device 20 is "STOP." The control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 to cause the drive device 20 to perform the "STOP" operation.

In the "STOP" operation, the control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 to stop the feeding of each of the pair of ropes 11 from the drive unit 20 and the retraction of each of the pair of ropes 11 into the drive unit 20. The drive unit 20 continues to perform the "STOP" operation until the drive unit 20 receives a command to end the "STOP" operation. In other words, during the "STOP" operation, the feeding amount of each rope 11 is maintained, and each rope 11 is stopped in place.

In the "UP" operation, the drive device 20 first retracts each rope 11 into the drive device 20 until the feed amount of each rope 11 reaches the stop feed amount, and then stops each rope 11 so that the feed amount of each rope 11 becomes equal to the stop feed amount. The stop feed amount of each rope 11 is set during a teaching operation performed on the training assistance device 1. The teaching operation will be described later.

If the amount of each rope 11 being sent out has already reached the stop amount of sending out or has exceeded the stop amount of sending out when the "UP" operation starts, the amount of sending out of each rope 11 is maintained at the same amount of sending out as when the "UP" operation started, and each rope 11 stops on the spot.

The "UP" operation is performed when the control unit 21 determines that the audio signal input from the microphone 30 to the drive unit 20 is "UP". The control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 to cause the drive unit 20 to perform the "UP" operation.

In the "UP" operation, the control unit 21 first controls the drive unit 22 to retract each rope 11 into the drive device 20 at the UP speed. The UP speed is input in advance from the manual operation unit 25 and stored in the memory unit 24. The UP speed is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment 1, it is set to a speed at which the rope 11 is retracted into the drive device 20 at a speed of 3 cm per second.

The let-out and retraction speeds of each rope 11 are calculated based on the let-out amount of each rope 11 input from the detection unit 23 to the control unit 21. The control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 so that the let-out and retraction speeds of each rope 11 become the target speeds.

While each rope 11 is being retracted into the drive device 20, the control unit 21 determines whether the inputted amount of each rope 11 has reached a preset stop retraction amount. When the amount of each rope 11 has reached the preset stop retraction amount, the control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 to stop the retraction of each rope 11 from the drive device 20 and into the drive device 20.

That is, when the payout amount of each rope 11 reaches a preset stop payout amount during the "UP" operation, the drive unit 20 performs an operation similar to the "STOP" operation as part of the "UP" operation. The drive unit 20 continues to perform the "UP" operation until the drive unit 20 receives a command to end the "UP" operation. During the "UP" operation, the payout amount of each rope 11 is ultimately maintained at a payout amount equal to the stop payout amount, and each rope 11 stops in place.

In the "DOWN" operation, the drive unit 20 sends out each rope 11 from the drive unit 20.

The "DOWN" operation is performed when the control unit 21 determines that the audio signal input from the microphone 30 to the drive unit 20 is "DOWN". The control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 to cause the drive unit 20 to perform the "DOWN" operation.

In the "DOWN" operation, the control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 to gradually feed each of the pair of ropes 11 from the drive device 20. The feed speed of the ropes 11 at this time is the DOWN speed.

The DOWN speed is input in advance from the manual operation unit 25 and stored in the memory unit 24. The DOWN speed is not particularly limited, but in this embodiment 1, the speed is set to a speed at which the rope 11 is fed from the drive device 20 at a speed of 3 cm per second.

When the amount of each rope 11 that is fed continues to reach the floor surface feed amount, the control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 to stop feeding the rope 11. When the amount of each rope 11 that is fed reaches the floor surface feed amount, the drive unit 20 ends the "DOWN" operation and performs the "normal" operation. As described above, the floor surface feed amount is stored in the memory unit 24 when the normal tensile force is determined.

When the "STOP", "UP" and "DOWN" operations of the drive device 20 are to be ended or interrupted, for example, an audio signal indicating "end" is input to the control unit 21. When the control unit 21 determines that the input audio signal indicates "end", the control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 to cause the drive device 20 to perform a "normal" operation.

Next, a method of using the training support device 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a manner in which the training support device according to the first embodiment is used. FIG. 4 is a schematic diagram of the training support device of FIG. 3 as seen from the IV-IV field of view.

The training assistance device 1 assists the trainee 310 in training using the training tool 300. As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the training assistance device 1 is used with the training tool 300.

In the first embodiment, the training device 300 has one shaft 301, a pair of weights 302 attached to both ends of the shaft 301, a bench 303, and a pair of shaft holders 304. A trainee 310 who is to perform training lies on his back on the bench 303 and holds the shaft 301 with both hands. The trainee 310 performs so-called bench press training by moving the shaft 301 up and down.

The training device 300 is a conventional device. In bench press training using a single shaft 301 with a pair of weights 302 at both ends, the trainee 310 performs training while maintaining a delicate balance between the left and right sides of the shaft 301.

As a result, in bench press training using a single shaft, trainee 310 can perform integrated training for the left and right muscles of his or her upper body. Therefore, trainee 310 can perform balanced training for the left and right muscles of his or her own upper body.

The training support device 1 is installed next to the training equipment 300. The installation tool 40 is installed on the head side of the trainee 310 lying on the bench 303. The hanging member 10 is arranged along the pulley 41.

In this state, first, a teaching operation is performed on the training assistance device 1. In the teaching operation, the stop sending amount for the "UP" motion is stored in the memory unit 24. Specifically, the trainee 310 operates the drive device 20 via the manual operation unit 25 so that the pair of ropes 11 are sent out to the desired position. Once the pair of ropes 11 have been sent out to the desired position, the trainee 310 operates the drive device 20 so that the sending amount at this time becomes the stop sending amount. The control unit 21 stores the sending amount at this time in the memory unit 24 as the stop sending amount.

After the teaching operation, the trainee 310 suspends the shaft 301 with the suspension member 10. The pair of support parts 12 support the shaft 301 at a distance in the longitudinal direction of the shaft 301.

Figure 5 is a perspective view showing how the tip of the rope in Figure 1 supports a shaft. The left side of Figure 5 shows the state before the support part 12 supports the shaft 301. The right side of Figure 5 shows the state after the support part 12 supports the shaft 301.

At each support part 12, the trainee 310 folds back the portion between the male button 13a and the female button 13b of the support part 12, and sandwiches the shaft 301 in the folded back portion of the support part 12. After the shaft 301 is sandwiched, the trainee 310 fits the male button 13a and the female button 13b together. This causes the shaft 301 to be supported by the support part 12. In other words, the shaft 301 and the hanging member 10 are connected to each other, and the hanging member 10 can hang the shaft 301.

The support part 12 and the shaft 301 may be further fixed with a fastener (not shown) so that the connection between the hanging member 10 and the shaft 301 is not released. The support part 12 is provided with a microphone 30, which is provided in a portion of the rope 11 that surrounds the shaft 301. Therefore, the microphone 30 is located on the shaft 301. The microphone 30 picks up sounds generated around the shaft 301.

The operation of connecting the hanging member 10 and the shaft 301 to each other is preferably performed while the shaft 301 is held by a pair of shaft holders 304. A pair of weights 302 suitable for the trainee 310 is installed on both ends of the shaft 301. Note that there is no particular limitation on the timing of installing the pair of weights 302 on the shaft 301.

After installing the training auxiliary device 1 and performing the teaching operation, the trainee 310 operates the training auxiliary device 1. From this point on, the drive device 20 performs "normal" operation. Therefore, the shaft 301 is held by a pair of shaft holders 304, and at this time, the hanging member 10 is not bent.

The trainee 310, lying on his back on the bench 303, lifts the shaft 301, and removes the shaft 301 from the pair of shaft holders 304. The trainee 310 then starts bench press training. The trainee 310 performs a reciprocating motion of raising and lowering the shaft 301 in front of his chest. In other words, the trainee 310 performs bench press training.

Even during bench press training, the drive device 20 performs "normal" operation to prevent the hanging member 10 from bending.

When the "STOP" operation is to be performed by the driving device 20, the trainee 310 utters "STOP". The trainee's utterance is picked up by the microphone 30. When the control unit 21 recognizes that the collected voice signal is "STOP", the driving device 20 performs the "STOP" operation. As a result, the shaft 301 suspended by the hanging member 10 operates to stop while maintaining the height it was at when the trainee 310 uttered "STOP".

Even if the trainee 310 releases his/her hands from the shaft 301, the shaft 301 stops, generally maintaining the position it was in when the trainee 310 said "STOP." In this way, the load from the shaft 301 and the pair of weights 302 is applied to the training assistance device 1.

When ending the "STOP" operation, the trainee 310 utters "end." The trainee's 310's utterance is collected by the microphone 30. When the control unit 21 recognizes that the collected voice signal is "end," the "STOP" operation of the drive unit 20 is stopped.

When the "STOP" operation of the driving device 20 is stopped, the driving device 20 performs a "normal" operation. That is, the control unit 21 controls the driving unit 22 to prevent the hanging member 10 from bending. The shaft 301, which has been held at a height position by the "STOP" operation, will fall under its own weight if there is no support when the trainee 310 utters "Done."

When performing the "UP" operation with the driving device 20, the trainee 310 utters "UP". The trainee's utterance is picked up by the microphone 30. When the control unit 21 recognizes that the collected voice signal is "UP", the driving device 20 performs the "UP" operation.

When the "UP" operation is performed, the shaft 301, together with the hanging member 10, moves upward at a speed of 3 cm per second. Then, when the amount of each rope 11 that is let out reaches the stop amount, each rope 11 stops. At the same time, the shaft 301 changes from an upward movement to a stop. Thereafter, the height position of the shaft 301 is maintained. The height position of the shaft 301 at this time is the stop position. The stop position is indicated by the height from the floor surface.

During the "UP" motion, the shaft 301 stops at the stop position unless the "UP" motion is terminated. In this way, when the shaft 301 rises due to the "UP" motion and stops at the stop position, the load from the shaft 301 and the pair of weights 302 is applied to the training assistance device 1.

When the trainee 310 says "Done," the "UP" operation of the drive unit 20 ends. After that, the operation of the drive unit 20 returns to "normal" operation. When the trainee 310 says "Done," the shaft 301, which has stopped in the stopped position due to the "UP" operation, falls under its own weight if there is no support.

When the "DOWN" operation is to be performed by the driving device 20, the trainee 310 utters "DOWN". When the control unit 21 recognizes that the collected voice signal is "DOWN", the driving device 20 performs the "DOWN" operation.

When the "DOWN" operation is performed, the shaft 301 moves downward at a speed of 3 cm per second.

When the trainee 310 says "end" or when the amount of each rope 11 that has been sent out reaches the floor surface amount, the driving device 20 ends the "DOWN" operation. After that, the operation of the driving device 20 becomes "normal" operation.

For example, if the trainee 310 thinks that assistance is required during training, he/she vocalizes "UP" or "STOP." This causes the drive device 20 to perform the "UP" or "STOP" operation. This applies a training load to the training assistance device 1, and the trainee 310 can receive assistance from the training assistance device 1.

The trainee 310 can perform the "STOP" operation, the "UP" operation, the "DOWN" operation, and the "normal" operation of the drive device 20 in succession as appropriate. This allows the trainee 310 to perform any operation on the shaft 301 with the help of the training assistance device 1.

For example, trainee 310 can prepare for negative training by performing an "UP" motion followed by a "STOP" motion.

Negative training is training in which the trainee 310 slowly lowers the lifted shaft 301 against gravity. Negative training without using the training assistance device 1 requires assistance from a caregiver such as a trainer.

In negative training performed with the assistance of an assistant, the trainee 310 lies on his back on the bench 303 and holds the shaft 301, which has been lifted up with the assistance of the assistant, in his hands. The assistant then stops providing assistance. The trainee 310 holds the lifted shaft 301 using only his own strength. Next, the trainee 310 lowers the shaft 301 against gravity using only his own strength. During this time, the assistant keeps an eye on the trainee 310, and assists the trainee 310 if necessary.

No caregiver is required for negative training using the training support device 1. The trainee 310 lies on his back on the bench 303 and causes the drive device 20 to perform the "UP" motion by vocalizing "UP."

The "UP" operation of the driving device 20 causes the shaft 301 to move upward. When the shaft 301 has risen to the appropriate position, the trainee 310 utters the word "STOP" to cause the driving device 20 to perform the "STOP" operation. The "STOP" operation causes the shaft 301 to stop at the appropriate position designated by the trainee 310.

The trainee 310 adjusts his/her posture, grips the shaft 301, and prepares to begin negative training. When the trainee 310 is ready to begin negative training, he/she vocalizes "end." Upon vocalizing "end," the drive device 20 performs a "normal" operation. As a result, the shaft 301 falls due to gravity.

The trainee 310 slowly lowers the falling shaft 301 against gravity. If the trainee 310 needs assistance, the trainee 310 vocalizes "UP" or "STOP." The driving device 20 performs the "UP" or "STOP" action. This allows the trainee 310 to receive assistance from the training assistance device 1.

In this way, the trainee 310 can perform negative training using the training assistance device 1.

In preparation for negative training, the trainee 310 can use the training assistance device 1 to fine-tune the shaft 301 to an appropriate height. In this case, the trainee 310 causes the drive device 20 to perform the "UP" action, the "DOWN" action, and the "STOP" action as appropriate.

In addition, when placing the shaft 301 on the pair of shaft holders 304, the trainee 310 can use the support of the training aid device 1.

First, the trainee 310 performs the "UP" operation. The "UP" operation causes the shaft 301 to stop at a stop position 150 cm above the floor. At this time, the stop feed amount is set in advance so that the shaft 301 stops at a stop position 150 cm above the floor. With the shaft 301 stopped at the stop position, the trainee 310 causes the drive unit 20 to perform the "DOWN" operation.

The "DOWN" operation causes the shaft 301 to gradually descend. At this time, the trainee 310 assists the shaft 301 so that it is held on the pair of shaft holders 304. When the shaft 301 is completely placed on the pair of shaft holders 304, the trainee 310 utters "Done." This causes the operation of the drive unit 20 to return to "normal" operation. Therefore, the shaft 301 is held on the pair of shaft holders 304 without the pair of ropes 11 being slack.

According to the training assistance device 1 of the first embodiment, the shaft 301 is operated based on the voice collected by the microphone 30. Therefore, the shaft 301 is operated by the drive device 20 based on the voice uttered by the trainee 310. This makes it possible to more reliably reduce the training load on the hands and arms of the trainee 310 based on the trainee's request during training.

The driving device 20 can also operate the shaft 301 based on the sound collected by the microphone 30. Therefore, the trainee 310 can operate the shaft 301 without the need for the trainee 310's physical movement. This allows the trainee 310 to more reliably reduce the training load on the trainee 310's hands and arms based on the trainee 310's request during training, even if the trainee 310 is unable to perform physical movement.

In addition, the trainee 310 himself can operate the drive device 20 to have the training assistance device 1 assist with training. This makes it possible to prevent contact with others, such as the trainer, during training as much as possible, and to implement measures to prevent infection.

In addition, there is no need to operate the drive device 20, such as by operating a switch. Therefore, there is no need to change the hand holding the shaft 301. This allows the training support device 1 to be operated while safely performing training.

According to the training support device 1 of the first embodiment, the training support device 1 includes a hanging member 10 that hangs the shaft 301. Therefore, the user can use the training support device 1 with the existing training equipment 300. This reduces the cost of purchasing new training equipment.

The trainee 310 can also continue to perform conventional bench press training using a single shaft 301 by using the training assistance device 1. This allows the trainee to perform conventional bench press training and perform balanced training of the left and right muscles of the upper body.

According to the training assistance device 1 of embodiment 1, the microphone 30 is disposed in a portion surrounding the shaft 301 of the hanging member 10. Therefore, the microphone 30 can efficiently pick up the voice of the trainee 310 who is using the training assistance device 1. This allows the trainee 310 to operate the shaft 301 even if he or she speaks softly. In addition, the voices of others are less likely to be picked up, which can prevent the drive device 20 from malfunctioning due to the voices of others.

According to the training assistance device 1 of the first embodiment, each rope 11 is operated by the drive device 20 by controlling the amount of rope 11 fed and the tensile force applied to the rope 11. Therefore, more diverse operations can be realized for each rope 11. This makes it possible to reproduce the movement of the shaft 301 desired by the trainee 310 in a more diverse manner.

The training support device 1 according to the first embodiment has a pair of ropes 11. Therefore, the pair of ropes 11 can pull up the shaft 301 in a well-balanced manner. This makes it possible to prevent the shaft 301 from accidentally falling.

According to the training assistance device 1 of the first embodiment, the pair of support parts 12 support the shaft 301 at a distance in the longitudinal direction of the shaft 301. Therefore, each support part 12 supports the long shaft 301 at a distance from each other. This allows the pair of support parts 12 to pull up the shaft 301 in a more balanced manner. This further prevents the shaft 301 from accidentally falling.

According to the training assistance device 1 of the first embodiment, the support part 12 has a belt-like shape. The belt-like support part 12 is folded back, and the folded back part of the support part 12 clamps and supports the shaft 301. This makes it easier to maintain the balance of the supported shaft 301 in the longitudinal direction, and the support part 12 can support the shaft 301 in a more balanced manner. This makes it possible to prevent the shaft 301 from accidentally falling off.

According to the training assistance device 1 of the first embodiment, the message for operating the drive device 20 is determined in advance. Therefore, the trainee 310 only needs to memorize the determined message. This makes it possible to prevent malfunction of the drive device 20.

In the first embodiment, the hanging member 10 is supported by the installation tool 40. The drive device 20 is placed on the floor. However, this is not limited to this. For example, the drive device 20 may be placed on the installation tool 40. This allows the arrangement space for the training assistance device 1 to be reduced. Furthermore, the installation tool 40 does not need to be used. For example, the drive device 20 may be provided on the ceiling of the training room. This allows the arrangement space for the training assistance device 1 to be further reduced.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the training support device 1 supports the shaft 301 with a pair of ropes 11. However, this is not limited to this. For example, the number of ropes 11 may be one. This allows the training support device 1 to be made smaller. Furthermore, for example, the number of ropes 11 may be three or more. This means that the shaft 301 is supported by three or more ropes 11, making it possible to support the shaft 301 more stably.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the shape of the rope 11 is a band-like shape. However, the shape is not limited to this. For example, the rope 11 may be a rope with a circular cross section. The rope 11 may also be a metal wire. This allows the rope 11 to reduce the volume that the rope 11 itself occupies in space, and allows the rope 11 itself to be made smaller.

The rope 11 may also have a band-shaped support portion 12 and a portion consisting of a rope with a circular cross section or a metal wire that continues to the support portion 12. This allows the rope 11 to support the shaft 301 in a well-balanced manner and allows the rope 11 itself to be made smaller.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the connector 13 is composed of a male button 13a and a female button 13b. However, this is not limited to this. Any known device can be used as the connector 13 as long as each support portion 12 is capable of supporting the shaft 301.

For example, hook-and-loop fasteners may be used instead of the male buttons 13a and female buttons 13b. A device such as a buckle may be used as the connector 13. Holes may be provided in the support parts 12 where the male buttons 13a and female buttons 13b were provided, and the shaft 301 may be fixed to each support part 12 using the respective holes, bolts, and nuts. The connector 13 may be a hook-shaped device, and the shaft 301 may be fixed by hooking it onto the connector 13. In this case, the connector 13 constitutes the support part of the hanging member 10.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the microphone 30 is disposed on each support portion 12. However, this is not limited to this. For example, the microphone 30 may be disposed on only one support portion 12.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the microphone 30 is arranged on the shaft 301. However, this is not limited to this. For example, the microphone 30 may be attached to the trainee 310 using a device such as a lapel microphone or an intercom. Even in this case, the microphone 30 collects sounds emitted around the shaft 301.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the drive unit 20 performs the "normal" operation, the "STOP" operation, the "UP" operation, and the "DOWN" operation. However, this is not limited to this. For example, further different operations may be added. The operation of the drive unit 20 is appropriately devised and set based on the mode of use.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the words "END", "STOP", "UP", and "DOWN" are used as commands to the drive device 20 by audio signals. However, this is not limited to these. The words to be used can be set as appropriate.

In addition, in the first embodiment, one type of speed, the UP speed, is set as the retraction speed of the hanging member 10. However, this is not limited to this. For example, a retraction speed faster than the UP speed may be set for use in an emergency. Furthermore, for example, when a retraction speed faster than the UP speed is set, this may be added as a new "emergency" operation rather than an "UP" operation.

In the first embodiment, the training assistance device 1 is used for bench press training. However, this is not limited to the use. For example, it may be used for deadlift training. FIG. 6 is a schematic diagram showing a different mode of use of the training assistance device in the first embodiment. In deadlift training, the training tool 300 has a shaft 301 and a pair of weights 302 installed on both ends of the shaft 301.

In addition, in the first embodiment, the teaching operation is performed by the trainee 310. However, this is not limited to this. For example, the teaching operation may be performed by a third party such as a trainer who knows the physical condition of the trainee 310 who is performing the training.

Furthermore, the trainee 310 may use the training assistance device 1 by simply taking over the settings based on the teaching operations performed by another trainee.

Modification 1 of the first embodiment
7 is a schematic diagram showing a usage mode of the training assistance device in Modification 1 of Embodiment 1. In the training assistance device 1 of Embodiment 1, the microphone 30 is disposed on each of the support parts 12 of the pair of ropes 11. In this Modification 1, the microphone 30 is provided at the tip of a bendable support 42 provided on the installation tool 40. Even with this configuration, the microphone 30 collects sounds generated around the shaft 301. The rest of the configuration of the training assistance device 1 is similar to that of the training assistance device 1 of Embodiment 1, so a description thereof will be omitted.

The training tool 300 of this modified example 1 has a shaft 301 and a pair of weights 302. A trainee 310 is performing squat training. The training support device 1 of this modified example 1 is used for squat training. The attachment method and usage method of the training support device 1 of this modified example 1 are similar to those of the training support device 1 of embodiment 1, and therefore will not be described.

In squat training, the trainee 310 holds the shaft 301 behind the trainee 310. Therefore, the microphone 30 provided on the support part 12 in the first embodiment cannot efficiently pick up the vocalizations of the trainee 310. In the training assistance device 1 of the first modified example, the placement location of the microphone 30 is appropriately changed to efficiently pick up the vocalizations of the trainee 310.

According to the training assistance device 1 according to the first modified example of the first embodiment, the microphone 30 is supported by the support 42. The support 42 is installed in a location other than the hanging member 10. Therefore, the microphone 30 can be installed in any location. This allows the trainee 310 to use the training assistance device 1 for various types of training.

In the first modification of the first embodiment, the support 42 is disposed on the installation tool 40. However, this is not limited to the above. The microphone 30 can be disposed in a location that can more efficiently collect the voice of the trainee 310 depending on the type of training. For example, the support 42 itself may be installed separately on the floor surface. The support 42 may also be disposed on the shaft 301.

Also, by making the support 42 into a pin, the support 42 and the microphone 30 may form a lapel microphone. This allows the trainee 310 to attach the microphone 30 to his or her chest as a lapel microphone. Also, the support 42 and the microphone 30 may form an intercom microphone. This allows the trainee 310 to attach the intercom microphone so that the microphone 30 is positioned near his or her mouth.

In addition, in the first embodiment and the first variation of the first embodiment, the training assistance device 1 is used for training such as bench press, deadlift, and squat. However, it is not limited to this. The training assistance device 1 assists the raising and lowering of the shaft 301 connected to the hanging member 10. Therefore, it can be applied to training involving up and down movement.

Embodiment 2.
8 is a schematic diagram showing a training assistance system according to embodiment 2. The training assistance system 100 includes a training assistance device 1 and a management interface device 101. The training assistance device 1 and the management interface device 101 can communicate with each other via wired or wireless communication.

In this second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the training assistance device 1 is placed next to the training equipment 300. The management interface device 101 can be installed in a location separate from the training equipment 300 and the training assistance device 1. In this second embodiment, the training equipment 300 and the training assistance device 1 are placed in the same room, and the management interface device 101 is placed in a room separate from the room in which the training equipment 300 and the training assistance device 1 are placed.

Figure 9 is a schematic diagram showing the function of the drive device in Figure 8. In the training assistance device 1 of this embodiment 2, the drive device 20 further has a communication unit 26. The communication unit 26 is provided for communication between the training assistance device 1 and the management interface device 101. The control unit 21 can transmit information about the training assistance device 1 to the management interface device 101 via the communication unit 26. Information from the management interface device 101 is input to the control unit 21 via the communication unit 26.

The management interface device 101 is equipped with a display device 120 such as a monitor, an input device 121 such as a keyboard, and a speaker 122. The display device 120 displays the received status of the training assistance device 1. The information of the training assistance device 1 includes the operating status of the drive device 20, the amount of each rope 11 fed, the tensile force applied to each rope 11, and the voice uttered by the trainee 310.

The input device 121 is a device through which the administrator 320 inputs information to the management interface device 101. The information input by the administrator 320 includes commands for the training assistance device 1. The commands are commands for the drive device 20, and are commands to cause the drive device 20 to perform a "STOP" operation, an "UP" operation, a "DOWN" operation, and an "End" operation.

The control unit 21 controls the drive unit 22 in response to the command sent from the management interface device 101. The operation performed by the drive unit 20 in response to the command sent from the management interface device 101 is the same as the operation performed by the drive unit 20 in response to the voice of the trainee 310 in the first embodiment.

The speaker 122 can output the audio signal input to the control unit 21 as audio. The other configuration is the same as in embodiment 1, so the description is omitted.

In the training assistance system 100 in embodiment 2, the management interface device 101 communicatively connected to the training assistance device 1 can display the status of the training assistance device 1 on the display device 120. Therefore, the manager 320 can check the status of the training assistance device 1 from a location away from where training is being carried out. This allows the manager 320 to always check the safety of the trainee 310 when the trainee 310 is training alone. In addition, contact between the manager 320 and the trainee 310 can be prevented as much as possible, making it possible to implement preventative measures against infectious diseases.

In the training assistance system 100 in the second embodiment, the training assistance device 1 can be operated from the management interface device 101. Therefore, the training assistance device 1 can be controlled based on the knowledge of an administrator 320 such as a trainer. This allows the trainee 310 to perform higher quality training even if the trainee 310 is performing training alone using the training equipment 300.

In the second embodiment, one management interface device 101 is connected to the training assistance device 1. However, this is not limited to this. Multiple training assistance devices 1 may be connected to one management interface device 101. This allows one administrator 320 to manage multiple trainings via multiple training assistance devices 1.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the training assistance system 100 outputs the speech of the trainee 310 to the speaker 122. However, this is not limited to this. For example, the management interface device 101 may further include a microphone, and the training assistance device 1 may further include a speaker. The training assistance system 100 can collect the speech of the manager 320 with the microphone of the management interface device 101, and output the collected speech of the manager 320 as an audio signal from the speaker of the training assistance device 1.

This allows the manager 320 to speak to the trainee 310. The manager 320 can give more accurate instructions to the trainee 310. Therefore, the trainee 310 can carry out higher quality training.

In addition, in the second embodiment, the training assistance system 100 outputs the voice of the trainee 310 to the speaker 122. However, this is not limited to this. For example, the training assistance device 1 may further include an imaging device. The imaging device may constantly capture images of the trainee 310's situation, and the training assistance device 1 may transmit the captured image data to the management interface device 101. This allows the administrator 320 to more clearly grasp the situation of the trainee 310.

In addition, the training assistance device 1 or training assistance system 100 configurations described in embodiment 1, variant 1 of embodiment 1, and embodiment 2 can be used as appropriate in each training assistance device 1 or training assistance system 100.

1 Training support device, 10 Suspension member, 11 Rope, 12 Support part, 13 Connector, 13a Male button, 13b Female button, 20 Drive device, 21 Control part, 22 Drive part, 23 Detection part, 24 Memory part, 25 Manual operation part, 26 Communication part, 30 Microphone, 40 Installation tool, 41 Pulley, 42 Support, 100 Training support system, 101 Management interface device, 120 Display device, 121 Input device, 122 Speaker, 300 Training equipment, 301 Shaft, 302 Weight, 303 Bench, 304 Shaft holder, 310 Trainee, 320 Administrator.

Claims (6)

A hanging member for hanging the shaft;
A drive device that operates the shaft by operating the hanging member;
a sound collecting device that collects sounds generated around the shaft;
Equipped with
The drive device operates the shaft based on the sound collected by the sound collection device,
The sound collection device is disposed in a portion of the hanging member surrounding the shaft.
Training aid. A hanging member for hanging the shaft;
A drive device that operates the shaft by operating the hanging member;
a sound collecting device that collects sounds generated around the shaft;
Equipped with
The drive device operates the shaft based on the sound collected by the sound collection device,
The suspension member has a rope that is retracted into the drive device,
The drive device operates the shaft by controlling the amount of the rope delivered from the drive device and by controlling the tension applied to the rope.
Training aid. A hanging member for hanging the shaft;
A drive device that operates the shaft by operating the hanging member;
a sound collecting device that collects sounds generated around the shaft;
Equipped with
The drive device operates the shaft based on the sound collected by the sound collection device,
The drive device causes the shaft to perform a plurality of operations corresponding to a plurality of predetermined words separately.
Training aid. The hanging member has a pair of support portions,
The pair of support parts support the shaft at a distance from each other in the longitudinal direction of the shaft.
A training aid device according to any one of claims 1 to 3 . a management interface device;
A training aid device according to any one of claims 1 to 4 ;
Equipped with
the management interface device and the training aid device are communicatively connected to each other;
A training aid system, wherein the management interface device has a display device that indicates a status of the training aid device. the management interface device includes an input device through which a command for the training auxiliary device is input;
The drive device operates the shaft based on a command input by the input device.
The training assistance system according to claim 5 .