Twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine

Abstract

A twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, primarily configured to comprise a circular shaped upper and lower cover. Concentric slide tracks of differing diameter are configured on the upper and lower cover thereof, and a magnetic spring switch and magnet are further configured on the upper and lower cover, which are utilized to sense twisting motions of the twist disc. Furthermore, a processing circuit is configured within the twist disc, whereby the processing circuit receives signals from thw twisting motions, and in accordance with status of the twisting motions calculates accumulated number of twisting motions, and outputs such so as to display on a L.C.D. or controls sound and music output to accompany the twisting motions.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(a) Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, and more particularly to the twist disc providing functionality that allows a user to stand atop the twist disc and twist thereon, thereby achieving effectiveness of an exercise routine, as well as having capability to display and vocalize sound data related to the exercise routine including number of times a twisting motion has occured, time, and so on.

(b) Description of the Prior Art

In recent years, because multitude of people are attachng comparatively greater importance to keeping good care of their health, therefore appropriate exercise has become extremely important. However, because of work commitments in present industrial and commercial society, and scarcity of suitable areas to exercise, indoor exercise has thus been highly welcomed. Hence, invention of a twist disc appeared that allows a user to stand atop and twist thereon, thereby fulfilling desire for exercise. However, present twist discs are designed purely for purpose of exercise, and have no function that provides a user with clear understanding of relevant data related to an exercise routine (such as number of twisting motions, time, and so on), and moreover makes the exercise routine wearisome and uninteresting. The conventional twist disc is thus clearly unideal.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

A primary objective of the present invention is to provide a twist disc enabled with display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, and configured to include a circular shaped upper and lower cover. Concentric slide tracks of differing diameter are configured on the upper cover thereof, and a magnetic spring switch and magnet are further configured on the upper cover, which are utilized to sense twisting motions of the twist disc. Furthermore, a processing circuit is configured within the twist disc, whereby the processing circuit receives signals from thw twisting motions, and in accordance with status of the twisting motions calculates accumulated number of twisting motions, and outputs such to a display unit or controls sound and music output to accompany the twisting motions. A plurality of ball bearings are configured on the lower cover so as to correspond to the slide tracks of the upper cover, and a magnetic component is configured so as to correspond to the magnetic spring switch of a circuit board. After assembling the upper and lower cover, the twist disc is thereby constructed and twisting of the twist disc is realized by the ball bearings sliding along the slide tracks. Furthermore, when twisting the upper cover left and right, the magnetic component configured on the fastening mount thereby slides past left and right and induces a response in the magnetic spring switch, and according to signals received from the sense responses enables a circuit board to diaplay number of times a twist has occured, time, and so on, on a L.C.D. or outputs a sound vocalization.

The aforementioned twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, wherein a track is configured on the lower cover. Hook clasps are symmetrically configured on an inner edge of a fastening mount having a mount cavity defined on an upper surface of such. The hook clasps are enabled to hook down the fastening mount to the track thereof.

The aforementioned twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, wherein blocking pieces are symmetrically configured at appropriate locations on the aforementioned upper cover, therewith devising a stop for the fastening mount having the magnetic component mounted atop when such is twisting, thereby benefiting sensing of twisting motions by the magnetic swirch.

The aforementioned twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, wherein the processing circuit comprises:

• • a microprocessing unit, a meter unit, a display unit, a sound circuit, and a speaker. Wherein the microprocessing unit receives signals from the twisting motions, and in accordance with settings of switches adds up time, number, speed and computes calorific value consumed from continuous twisting motions, as well as controlling output of sound, music and the display unit. Several switches are enabled for setting of modes, and upon setting, messages are transmitted to the microprocessing unit. The meter unit provides functionality to sense signals from the twisting motions, whereupon the signals are transmitted to the microprocessing unit, which comprises the magnetic spring switch and the magnet. The display unit displays previous related data or best accomplishments. The sound circuit is included in the microprocessing unit, and in accordance with number of twisting motions accumulated by the microprocessing unit, the microprocessing unit controls the sound circuit output of a sound signal to the speaker, whereupon, in accordance with continuous signals received by the microprocessing unit from the twisting motions, sustained music signals are outputted to the speaker. The speaker is thus a unit configured to broadcast music, and vocalize the number of twisting motions, and so on. Accordingly, the aforementioned structural design of the twist disc according to the present invention realizes a more enjoyable exercise routinr, as well as providing the user with a sense of achievement.

To enable a further understanding of the said objectives and the technological methods of the invention herein, the brief description of the drawings below is followed by the detailed description of the preferred embodiments.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an elevational view according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 shows an exploded elevational view according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 shows an exploded elevational view according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 shows an elevational view of an embodiment of an assembly of a magnetic component and a fastening mount according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 shows a cross sectional view according to the present invention.

FIG. 6 shows a plan view of an embodiment of a twist disc in motion according to the present invention.

FIG. 7 shows a circuit diagram of a preferred embodiment according to the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

Referring to FIGS. 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7, which show embodiments of the present invention including an elevatioal view, two exploded elevational views, and a magnetic component being mounted into a fastening mount respectively. A twist disc 100 of the present invention is primarily configured to comprise an upper cover 1 and a lower cover 2, wherein a display unit 13 is configured in the upper cover. Concentric circular slide tracks 102 and 103 of differing diameter are configured on an inner surface of the upper cover 1, moreover a processing circuit 104 is configured between the slide tracks 102 and 103, and a L.C.D. 17 is further configured on the processing circuit 104, whereby the LCD 17 emerges from the display unit 13.

Two annular protruding walls 21 and 22 are configured on an inner surface of thr lower cover 2 so as to correspond with the slide tracks 102 and 103 of the upper cover, and a pluraliity of ball cavities 211, 221 are defined on the annular protruding walls 21 and 22, whereby a plurality of ball bearings 23 are lodged therein. An annular track 24 is configured between the two protruding walls 21 and 22 so as to correspond with the processing circuit 104 of the upper cover 1, and furhter provides a hook support for a fastening mount 3, whereby hook clasps 31 are symmetrically configured on an inner edge of the fastening mount 3, and a mount cavity 32 is defined on an upper face of the fastening mount 3. Gaps 321 are defined in the mount cavity, and a hook portion 322 is defined on each edge extremity of the gaps 321, thereby upon mounting a magnetic component 33 in the mount cavity 32, the hook portions 322 securely hook and thereby fasten down the magnetic ocmponent 33, and the hook clasps 31 further hook down the fastening mount 3 to the track 24.

After assembling the aforementioned components, and fitting together the upper cover 1 and lower cover 2, the twist disc 100 is thereby constructed. Upon a user standing atop the twist disc 100, twisting of the twist disc is realized by the ball bearings sliding along the slide tracks 102 and 103, thereby achieving effectiveness of twisting exercise. Furthermore, when twisting, sliding past of the magnetic component 33 of the fastening mount realizes a sensor for a magnetic spring switch 121 of the processing circuit 104, and in accordance with signals received from the sensor the processing circuit 104 displays such data as number of twisting motions, time, and so on, on the LCD 17 or vocalizes sound thereof.

Blocking pieces 105 are symmetrically configured at appropriate locations on the aforementioned upper cover 1 of the present invention, therewith devising a stop for the fastening mount 3, whereby when the upper cover 1 of the twist disc 100 is twisting the fastening mount 3 is enabled to follow along the track 24 and move within a specific range of the track 24, thereby benefiting sensing of twisting motions by the magnetic spring swirch 121.

Referring to FIGS. 5 and 6, which show the twist disc 100 of the present invention including a cross sectional view and a plan view of the twist disc in motion respectively, The user stands atop hte upper cover 1 of the twist disc 100 and twists from left and right. While the user is twisting the twist disc 100, the processing circuit 104 configured on the upper cover 1 slides left and right past the fastening mount 3, thereby the magnetic component 33 configured on the fastening mount 3 induces a response in the magnetic spring switch 121. Subsequently, on each detection of a response in the magnetic spring switch 121, the processing circuit 104 converts the response signal into related data including number of times a twist has occured, time, and so on, and diaplays such data on the L.C.D. 17, thereby allowing the user to clearly view status of a exercise routine.

FIG. 7 shows a circuit diagram of a preferred embodiment of the present invention. A microprocessing unit 11, a meter unit 12, a display unit 13, and mode setting buttons 14 and 15 are all configured within the twist disc 100 of the present invention. Among which, the microprocessing unit 11 further comprises a sound circuit 111. The meter unit 12 is constructed to include the magnetic spring switch 121 and a magnet 122. The mode setting buttons 14, 15 are adapted to enable switching between mode settings, whereby when the twist disc 100 is in a twisting motion, the magnetic spring switch 121 of the meter unit 12 senses signals from the twisting motions, and displays data on the display unit 13 disclosing calorific value consumed, time, speed and number of twisting motions. Upon reaching preset data figures, sound or music is transmitted through a sound circuit 111 for broadcasting. Prior to usage, a user can first make a selection with the mode setting button 14, and as long as the selection “normal” is made, when twisting motion occurs on the twist disc 100, each twisting motion of the twist disc 100 will trigger the meter unit 12 to forward a signal to the microprocessing unit 11 to register one twisting motion, and the microprocessing unit 11 will accumulate the number of twisting motions accordingly thereafter. At the same time, the microprocessing unit 11 will commence recording time elapsed once the first twisting motion of the twist disc 1 occurs, and continue to record such until twisting motions of the twist disc 100 ceases. The microprocessing unit 11 will register number of twisting motions and convert this number to a calorific value consumed and speed of the twist disc 100, including outputting the number of twisting motions and time elapsed so as to display such on the display unit 13. Furthermore, the microprocessing unit 11 records aforesaid data figures for use as comparison the next time the twist disc 100 is used, thereby allowing the user to learn whether or not they have made any progress. Moreover, a function is enabled that allows making mode selections of what to record (maximum number of twisting motions, maximum length of time, fastest speed), and accumulation (number of twisting motions, time, calorific value).

In addition, during a course of twisting motions on the twist disc 100, when the microprocessing unit 11 reaches a set default number (such as 5 times, 10 times, 20 times . . . ), control is thereby enabled for the sound circuit 111 to output a sound signal corresponding to such default number of twisting motions, therethrough an amplifying circuit amplifies the sound signal, which a speaker 16 thereupon broadcasts. The user can thus know of the present number of twisting motions they have already performed on the twist disc 100.

The sound mode setting button 15 can also be set, whereby during a course of twisting motions, when exercise from the twisting motions has reached a preset calorific value consumption, the sound circuit 111 transmits a sound signal, therethrough an amplifying circuit amplifies the sound signal, which the speaker 16 thereupon broadcasts. The user is then informed calorific value consumed is approximately equal to calorific value of what foodstuff, thereby allowing the user to know more specifically effectiveness of their exercise routine.

In accordance with speed of twisting motions, computation is carried out regarding extent of the exercise routine. If the exercise routine is too inactive, the sound circuit 111 transmits a sound signal; therethrough an amplifying circuit amplifies the sound signal, which the speaker 16 thereupon broadcasts urging the user on and making fun of the user. If the exercise routine is too intense, the sound circuit 111 transmits a sound signal, therethrough an amplifying circuit amplifies the sound signal, which the speaker 16 thereupon broadcasts warning the user to pay heed to their rigorous exercise. The user is thereby given a sense of intimacy, and a feeling that there is always someone at their side fostering care and attention.

In addition, the sound mode setting button 15 can also be set, whereby during a course of twisting motions on the twist disc 11, when the microprocessing unit 11 reaches a set default time (such as 15 seconds, 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 1 minute . . . ), control is thereby enabled for the sound circuit 111 to output a sound signal corresponding to such default time of twisting motions, therethrough an amplifying circuit amplifies the sound signal, which the speaker 16 thereupon broadcasts. The user can thus keep track of exercise time during their exercise routine, and thereby avert problems of under exercise or over exercise.

Music can also be broadcasted by switching of a button, allowing listening of music while performing twisting motions on the twist disc 100. Under accompaniment of intense rhythmic music, the more the user twists the more enjoyable the exercise routine becomes, and the more it invites enjoyment, thereby achieving objective of a healthy and fit body.

In conclusion, the present invention utilizes the magnetic spring switch 121 in coordination with the magnetic component 33, such that when the twist disc 100 is in usage data related to the exercise routine is displayed, thereby actualizing a design of practicability. It is therefore readily apparent that the present invention is a new and original invention, accordingly a patent application is proposed herein.

It is of course to be understood that the embodiments described herein is merely illustrative of the principles of the invention and that a wide variety of modifications thereto may be effected by persons skilled in the art without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as set forth in the following claims.

Claims

1. A twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine, primarily configured to comprise a circular shaped upper and lower cover, a display unit is configured in the upper cover, and two concentric slide tracks of differing diameter are configured on an inner surface of the upper cover thereof; a processing circuit is configured between the two tracks, a LCD is configured on the processing circuit, and the LCD emerges from the display unit; a plurality of ball bearings are configured on the lower cover so as to correspond to the slide tracks of the upper cover; after assembling the upper and lower cover, a user stands atop the upper cover, and twisting of the twist disc is realized by the ball bearings sliding along the slide tracks, thereby achieving effectiveness of an exercise routine; and is further characterized in that:

a magnetic spring switch is configured on the processing circuit of the upper cover, and a track is configured on the lower cover so as to correspond with the processing circuit of the upper cover, and further provides a hook support for a fastening mount, whereby hook clasps are symmetrically configured on an inner edge of the fastening mount, and a mount cavity is defined on an upper face of the fastening mount, and a magnetic component is mounted therein; when twisting the upper cover, the magnetic component the magnetic spring switch, and according to signals received from such sense responses enables the circuit to diaplay number of times a twist has occured, time, and so on, on the LCD or outputs a sound vocalization.

2. The twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine according to claim 1, wherein symmetrical gaps are defined in the mount cavity, and a hook portion is defined on each edge extremity of the gaps, thereby upon mounting the magnetic component in the mount cavity, the hook portions securely hook and thereby fasten down the magnetic component.

3. The twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine according to claim 1, wherein blocking pieces are symmetrically configured at appropriate locations on the upper cover, therewith devising stops for the fastening mount, which is enabled to follow along the track when twisting and thereby move within a specific range of the track, thereby benefiting sensing of twisting motions by the magnetic switch.

4. The twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine according to claim 1, wherein the processing circuit comprises:

the microprocessing unit, which receives signals from the twisting motions, and, in accordance with settings of switches, adds up time, number, speed and computes calorific value consumed from continuous twisting motions, as well as controlling output of sound, music and display unit; several switches are enabled for setting of modes, and upon setting, messages are transmitted to the microprocessing unit;

the meter unit, which provides functionality to detect signals from the twisting motions, whereupon the signals are transmitted to the microprocessing unit, and which comprises the magnetic spring switch and the magnet;

the display unit displays previous related data or best accomplishments;

the sound circuit, which is included in the microprocessing unit, and, in accordance with number of twisting motions accumulated by the microprocessing unit, the microprocessing unit controls the sound circuit output of a sound signal to a speaker, whereupon, in accordance with continuous signals received by the microprocessing unit from the twisting motions, sustained music signals are outputted to the speaker; the speaker is thus a unit configured to broadcast music, and vocalize the number of twisting motions.

5. The twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine as claimed in claim 1, wherein an output display is actuated based on configuration of the microprocessing unit, which receives signals from the twisting motions, and in accordance with switch settings computes and compiles number of twisting motions, and accumulates signals from the twisting motions, whereupon the signals trigger a display.

6. The twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine as claimed in claim 1, wherein the sound accompanying the twisting motions is actuated by means of the microprocessing unit, which receives signals from the twisting motions, and in accordance with switch settings controls output of the sound signals to the speaker.

7. The twist disc having display capability and sound vocalization to inform status of an exercise routine as claimed in claim 1, wherein the music accompanying the twisting motions is actuated by means of the microprocessing unit, which receives signals from the twisting motions, and in accordance with switch settings controls output of the music signals to the speaker.