MULTIFUNCTIONAL TWISTING MOVEMENT APPARATUS

The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus of the present invention can perform various twisting movements while rollers formed on the bottom surfaces of left and right foot plates execute a surfing-like wave-form curvilinear movement along a wave-form curvilinear bar provided separately at the periphery of a twisting rotating plate while a half-turn movement is repeated by the twisting rotating plate which is provided at the centre of a moving-piece body as a rowing movement between handle operations. Consequently, there are advantageous effects in that the rowing movement, twisting movement, wave-form movement and the like can be executed in parallel, and in that a step movement can be executed by detaching the wave-form curvilinear bar as required.

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Description
TECHNICAL FIELD

The present invention relates to a multifunctional twisting movement apparatus. More particularly, the present invention relate to a multifunctional twisting movement apparatus connected with Korean Patent No. 10-0774919, filed previously by the applicant(s).

BACKGROUND ART

The subject matter of the registered invention relates to sporting apparatus for multi purpose including a vibration link that is supported to a body and makes see-saw motion, a ropeskipping handle bar rotatably mounted at a predetermined position on a rotary plate, a link mechanism that allows the vibration link to make see-saw motion by rotation of the ropeskipping handle bar, and a skipping plate that is mounted on the body and rotated by one end of the vibration link hitting the bottom, in order to achieve an effect of ropeskipping by naturally rotating a foot plate by skipping while turning the handle bar as a link-type handle bar is rotated such that the foot plate is pushed and rotated upward and of allowing rowing exercise and waist and body exercise by turning the rotary plate which makes a rowing motion to turn rotary foot plates; however, the apparatus is structurally complicated and not suitable for exercising the waist or the hip. In particular, twisting exercise for the waist is popular, but the exercise machines are not sufficient to effectively achieve the exercise.

DISCLOSURE Technical Problem

The present invention has been made to solve the problems and it is an object to provide a multifunctional twisting movement apparatus allowing rowing exercise, twisting exercise, and waving exercise, and if necessary, step exercise.

Further, it is another object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional twisting movement apparatus that allows a user to adjust the intensity of exercise and the structure.

In addition, it is another object of the present invention to provide a multifunctional twisting movement apparatus having a simple and safe structure.

The objects of the present invention are not limited to those described above and other objects of the present invention, which are not stated herein, can be clearly understood by those skilled in the art from the following description.

Technical Solution

A multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the present invention includes: a body; pivot bars having the lower ends fastened to shaft mounts at the rear left and right sides of the body and the upper ends coupled to handle bars such that the angle is adjusted left and right; first driving members having the lower ends fastened to the lower portions of the pivot bars and the front ends connected with links and driving pins fastened to fixing members fixed to the left and right portions of the front of the body; in the body, second driving members having the front end connected with a rope pulling the other side forward when the driving pins and one end are moved rearward; operation members each having one end connected with rear ends of the second driving members and the other end connected with a chain making a circular gear plate fastened to the center of the body repeat half-turn; left and right foot plates disposed on a rotary plate mounted on the circular gear plate and having roller and the bottom of the front ends; and a waving part detachably mounted on a cover plate of the body and having a wave guide that guides the rollers, in which as the handle bars are operated forward/rearward, the left and right foot plates repeat a half-turn twisting motion and the rollers are waved along the wave guide.

Another multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the present invention includes: a body; pivot bars having the upper portions pivotably fastened to shaft fixing members formed at the rear left and right sides of the body and the upper ends coupled to handle bars such that the angle is adjusted left and right; driving members having the rear ends fastened to driving pins fastened to the lower ends of the pivot bars and moved forward/rearward by pivot of the pivot bars, in the body; operation members each having one end connected to the front ends of the driving members, the fixed middle portion, and the other end connected with a second circular gear plate making a first circular gear plate fastened to the center of the body repeat half-turn; left and right foot plates disposed on a rotary plate mounted on the first circular gear plate and having roller and the bottom of the front ends; and a waving part detachably mounted on a cover plate of the body and having a wave guide that guides the rollers, in which as the handle bars are operated forward/rearward, the left and right foot plates repeat a half-turn twisting motion and the rollers are waved along the wave guide.

According to the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus of the present invention, the left and right foot plates independently make a step motion by separating the waving part from the cover plate.

Further, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the present invention further includes at least any one of a roller support of which the center is fixed under the rear portions of the left and right foot plates and that has rollers at both ends which are in contact with the bottoms of the left and right foot plates in order to guide the step motion of the left and right foot plates, and a support rope of which the center is supported at the middle portion of the left and right foot plates and that has both ends fastened to the left and right foot plates.

Further, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the present invention further includes a locking member that prevents up-down movement of the left and right foot plates, at the center of the rotary plate, in which only a twisting motion is implemented by fastening the locking member and separating the waving part from the cover plate.

Further, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the present invention further includes body wheels fastened to the left and right rear ends of the body.

Further, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the present invention further includes pistons connected between the other ends of the operation members and the fixed middle portions and cylinders connected to the rear ends of the body and protruding outward from the rear ends to adjust the intensity of the internal pressure.

Further, according to the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus of the present invention, a fastening bolt hole, a first adjusting bolt hole, and a second adjusting bolt are formed at the lower end of the handle bar in the up-down direction, and a fastening bolt, a first adjusting bolt, and an oblong second adjusting bolt hole indicating the left-right adjustment angle are formed at the upper rend of the pivot bar in the up-down direction, such that the bolts and the bolt holes are coupled by nuts.

Further, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the present invention further includes: elastic supports that protrude through the handle bars to move forward/rearward and are equipped with elastic members between the front protrusions and the handle bars; and fixing members that are thread-fastened ahead of the elastic supports such that the positions are adjusted forward/rearward and compress the elastic members when the handle bars are moved forward, in order to adjust operation load of the handle bars.

Further, according to the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus of the present invention, the left and right foot plates each include a foot plate cap, a foot plate placed on the foot plate cap to move up/down, and a brake fixed to the rear portion of a side of the foot plate cap and pivoting forward from the lower portion when the foot plate comes in contact with the foot plate cap.

Further, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the present invention further includes anti-rear turn members that are formed at the left and right side of the rear portion of the cover plate and prevent the left and right foot plate from turning rearward.

Advantageous Effects

According to the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus of the present invention, since as the handle bars are operated to make a rowing motion, the rotary plate on the center of the body repeats half-turn and the rollers on the bottom of the left and right foot plates make a wave motion, like surfing, along the waving part separately disposed around the rotary plate, various twisting motions can be implemented. Accordingly, it is possible to implement a rowing motion, a twisting motion, and a wave motion, and if necessary, a step motion by separating the waving part.

Further, according to the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus of the present invention, a user can adjust the exercise intensity and structure.

Further, according to the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus of the present invention, it is possible to easily manufacture the apparatus at a low cost because the structure is simple, and the structure is strong and safe, such that it is possible to prevent an accident during exercising.

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a partial enlarged view of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a rotary plate and left and right foot plates according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is rear view of the rotary plate and the left and right foot plates according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a view illustrating one operational feature of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a view illustrating the feature of another operation of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a view illustrating another operational feature of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a view showing the connection between a handle bar and a pivot bar according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a rope and a tension controller according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is an exploded perspective view of multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 12 is a view showing the connection between a handle bar and a pivot bar according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 13 is a view illustrating an exercise load structure provided for the handle bar according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 14 is a view illustrating the structure of a safety device of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a view illustrating the structure of a safety device of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 16 is a view illustrating the structure of another safety device of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

BEST MODE

The details of the present invention, including the problem to be solved, the means for solving the problem, and the effect, are included in the following embodiments and the drawings. Advantages and features of the present invention and methods for achieving them will be clear from exemplary embodiments described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Hereinafter, the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

First Embodiment

FIGS. 1 to 5 are views illustrating a multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention. In detail, FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, FIG. 3 is a partially enlarged view of FIG. 1, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of a twist rotary plate and left and right foot plates according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 5 is rear view of the twist rotary plate and the left and right foot plates according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, in a multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, pivot bars 2 are fastened to shaft mounts la at the rear left and right sides of a body 1 and handle bars 3 are coupled to the pivot bars 2 such that angle can be adjusted left and right.

Further, driving members 6 fastened to the lower portions of the pivot bars 2 are connected with links 5 and driving pins 6a fastened to fixing members 4 at the front left and right sides of the body 1.

In addition, the front end of a second driving member 7 is connected to the driving pin 6a and a rope 10 that pulls the other second driving member 7 forward when the second driving member 7 at one side moves back is connected to the front ends of the second driving members 7. The pair of second driving members 7 may make a link motion by the rope 10. A tension controller 10a for adjusting the exercise load is disposed at the middle of the rope 10.

Moreover, operation members 8 with one end fastened to the rear ends of the second driving members 7 have the middle portion fixed to a sub-longitudinal supports 1b-1 of the body 1 by fixing pins 8a and a chain 9 is connected to the other ends of the operation members 8. The chain 9 is wound on the circumference of a circular gear plate 9a fastened to the center portion of the body 1 to repeat half revolution.

Further, a rotary plat 13 is fitted and locked by a fixing pin 9b formed on the circular gear plate 9a and placed on the body 1.

In addition, left and right foot plates 12 are mounted on the rotary plate 13. In detail, a shaft pin 11a extending left and right is disposed at the front portion of a support plate 11 vertically disposed at the center of the rotary plate 13 and the left and right foot plates 12 are fastened to the support plate 11 by inserting the shaft pin 11a in shaft holes 12c of the left and right foot plates 12. Rollers 12a are coupled to the front bottom of the left and right foot plates 12.

A locking member 11b that prevent up/down movement of the left and right foot plates 12 is disposed at the middle of the upper portion of the support plate 11.

A protrusion 11c that protrudes rearward is formed at the rear of the support plate 11, such that a roller support 11d is fitted in the protrusion 11c from under the rear portion of the left and right foot plates 12 and rollers at both ends of the roller support 11d are in contact with the bottoms of the left and right foot plates 12. The roller support 11d guides the left and right foot plates 12 during step exercise while supporting the left and right foot plates 12. Anti-separators 11e that prevent the roller support 11d from separating in contact with the roller support 11d during step exercise are formed at the left and right sides under the roller support 11d.

Further, a waving member 13a is detachably mounted on a cover plate 1-1 of the body 1. A waving guide 13b where the rollers 12a are placed is formed the upper surface of the waving member 13a.

The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus having the configuration according to the first embodiment of the present invention can have three operational features, as shown in FIGS. 6 to 8.

FIG. 6 is a view illustrating one operational feature of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 6, with the waving member 13a mounted on the cover plate 1-1 and the locking member 11b separated from the roller support 11d, as the handle bar 3 is moved forward/backward, the left and right foot plates 12 repeat a twisting motion with half-turn and the rollers 12a wave along the waving guide 13b.

In detail, the left pivot bar 2 pivots forward and the right pivot bar 2 pivots rearward by operating the left handle bar 3 forward and operating the right handle bar 3 rearward. The first driving members 6, the links 5, the driving pins 6a, and the second driving members 7 sequentially connected to the pivot bars 2 are all moved forward at the left side and moved rearward at the right side. Accordingly, the rope 10 is pulled right from the left while the left ends and the right ends of operation members 8 are moved forward and rearward, respectively. As the chain 9 connected to the operation members 8 is pulled left, the circular gear plate 9a engaged with the chain 9 turns half way to the left. The rotary plate 13 and the left and right foot plates 12 over the circular gear plate 9a simultaneously turn left, and as the rollers 12a rotate half way to the left along the waving guide 13b, the left and right foot plates 12 move up or down, making a half-turn twisting motion to the left.

On the contrary, a half-turn twisting motion to the right is made by operating the left handle bar 3 rearward and the operating the right handle bar 3 forward.

As described above, one operational feature of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention is to allow rowing exercise operating the handle bars 3 forward/backward, twisting exercise repeatedly turning the left and right foot plates 12 half way to the left and right with the rowing exercise, and a wave exercise moving the left and right foot plates 12 up or down with the twisting exercise.

FIG. 7 is a view illustrating the feature of another operational feature of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 7, with the waving part 13a separated from the cover plate 1-1 and the locking member 11b separated from the roller support 11d, when a user alternately presses down the left and right foot plates 12, the force is transmitted to the roller support 11d that makes a see-saw motion in contact with the bottoms of the left and right foot plates 12, thereby implementing step exercise.

In this operation, it is possible to implement the rowing exercise and the twisting exercise, in addition to the step exercise, by repeatedly operating the handle bars 3 forward/rearward with the hands.

FIG. 8 is a view illustrating another operational feature of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 8, with the waving part 13a separated from the cover plate 1-1 and the locking member 11b fastened to the roller support 11d, as the handle bars 3 are repeatedly operated forward/rearward, the left and right foot plates 12 become parallel, such that only the rowing exercise and corresponding twisting exercise can be implemented.

FIG. 9 is a view showing the connection between the handle bars and the pivot bars according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 9, the handle bars 3 are coupled to the pivot bars 2 such that the angle can be adjusted left and right, when seen in the direction A of FIG. 1. In detail, an adjusting bolt 2a and a fastening bolt 2b are fastened to the upper portion of the pivot bar 2 in the up-down direction and an adjusting bolt hole 3a and a fastening bolt hole 3b are formed at the handle bar 3 in the up-down direction, such that they are coupled by nuts (not shown). The fastening bolt 2b and the fastening bolt hole 3b are the same in diameter, whereas the adjusting bolt 2a is relatively smaller in diameter than the adjusting bolt hole 3a. Accordingly, the position of the adjusting bolt 2a can be changed inside the adjusting bolt hole 3b.

Therefore, a normal-sized person is available when the adjusting bolts 3a are at the centers of the adjusting bolt holes 3b, a large person is available when the handle bars are open left and right, and a small person is available when the handle bars are close left and right.

FIG. 10 is a view illustrating a rope and a tension controller according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 10, tension of the rope 10 is adjusted by an up/down movement of the tension controller 10a at the B of FIG. 2. Accordingly, it is possible to make the load for moving the second driving members 7 connected to the left and right ends of the rope 10 different, such that it is possible to freely control the load during the rowing exercise with the tension controller 10a.

Second Embodiment

FIG. 11 is a perspective view of a multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 11 shows only the different components from the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIGS. 1 to 5 and the same components are not shown.

As shown in FIG. 11, in the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present invention, the upper portions of pivot bars 22 are coupled to fixing members 21a formed at the left and right sides of a body 21 to pivot forward/rearward and handle bars 23 are coupled to the upper ends of the pivot bars 22 such that the angle can be adjusted left and right.

Further, driving members 24 are coupled to driving pins 24a fastened to the lower ends of the pivot members 22 in the body 21. The pivot members 24 are moved forward/rearward by the pivot of the pivot bars 22.

In addition, one end of an operation member 25 is connected to the front end of the driving member 24. The middle portion of the operation member is fixed to a sub-longitudinal support 21b-1 of the body 21 and the other end of the operation member 25 is connected to a second circular gear plate 26. The circular gear plate 26 is engaged with a first circular gear plate 29a, with a larger diameter, to make the first circular gear plate 29a fastened to the center of the body 21 repeat half-turn. In this configuration, the first circular gear plate 29a corresponds to the circular gear plate 9a according to the first embodiment of the present invention. Further, a rotary plate, left and right foot plates, and waving part mounted on the circular gear plate 29a correspond to the rotary plate 13, the left and right foot plates 12, and the waving part 13a of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the first embodiment of the present invention, which are described above.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the rotational force of the first circular gear plate 29a for twisting exercise is provided through a simpler and stronger structure from the handle bars 23 to the second circular gear plate 26. Meanwhile, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention can have three operational features, as well as the first embodiment.

Further, the multifunctional twist movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention further includes pistons 27a connected at the middle portions fastened to the other ends of the operation members 25 and cylinders 27b connected to the rear end of the body 21 and protruding outward from the rear end and equipped with controllers 27c controlling the magnitude of the internal pressure. According to this configuration, similar to the rope 10 and the tension controller 10a according to the first embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to provide operation load during rowing exercise with the handle bars 25 and adjust the operation load. The cylinders 27b may be any one of hydraulic cylinders or pneumatic cylinders.

FIG. 12 is a view showing the connection between a handle bar and a pivot bar according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 12, in the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention, a fastening bolt hole 23a, a first adjusting bolt hole 23b, and a second adjusting bolt 23c are formed in the up-down direction at the lower end of the handle bar 23 while a fastening bolt 22a, a first adjusting bolt 22b, and an oblong second adjusting bolt hole 22c indicating the left-right pivot angle are formed in the up-down direction at the upper end of the pivot bar 22, such that they can be coupled by nuts (not shown). The structure further includes the second adjusting bolt 23c and the second adjusting bolt hole 22c, in comparison to the fastening structure of the handle bars and the pivot bars according to the first embodiment of the present invention shown in FIG. 9, such that they are more firmly fastened and the left-right adjustment angle is more clearly indicated, such that the user can be provided with safety and convenience. Meanwhile, it is possible to remove repulsive feel due to metal and further provide convenience by cover the upper portions of the handle bars 23 with handle bar caps 23d made of synthetic resin. Further, it is possible to achieve smoother pivot by implementing the shaft fastening the pivot bars 22 to the shaft fixing member 21a with bearings 21b, such that it is possible to improve durability of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus.

FIG. 13 is a view illustrating a operational load structure provided for the handle bar according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 13, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes elastic supports 28a and fixing members 28b in order to adjust and provide operation load directly to the handle bar 23 during rowing exercise, in addition to the pistons 27a and the cylinders 27b described above.

The elastic support 28a protrudes through the handle bar 23 to be movable forward/rearward and an elastic member 28c, such as a spring, is disposed between the front protrusion and the handle bar 23. The fixing member 28b is formed ahead of the elastic support 28a and provides operation load by compressing the elastic member 28c while the handle bar 23 moves forward (see (b) of FIG. 13). In this configuration, as the fixing member 28b is thread-fastened to a fixing member support 28d such that the position can be adjusted forward/rearward, it is possible to adjust the intensity of the operation load. That is, as the fixing member 28b is moved rearward, the operation load is increased, while as the fixing member 28b is moved forward, the operation load is decreased.

FIGS. 14 and 15 are views illustrating the structure of a safety device of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention includes foot plate caps 32a, foot plates 32b, and brakes 32c to prevent an accident due to rapid turn when a beginner places the feet on the left and right foot plates 32.

The foot plate caps 32a are the bases where the foot plates 32b and the brakes 32c are mounted. The foot plates 32b are mounted on the foot plate caps 32a such that the front portions can pivot up/down, such that the rear portions are placed to pivot up/down. The brakes 32c are fastened to the rear ends of the sides of the foot plate caps 32a and pivot from the lower portion when the foot plates 32b come in contact with the foot plate caps 32a. In detail, the brakes 32c face down by lower support springs 32d in a normal state, and when an external force is applied to the foot plates 32b and the foot plates 32b come in contact with the foot plate caps 32a, the fixed brakes 32c are operated, such that the lower support springs 32d are compressed and the brakes 32c pivoted forward from the lower portion.

According to this structure, as shown in (a) of FIG. 15, the brakes 32c of the left and right foot plates 32 face down in the normal state, and as shown in (b) of FIG. 15, when an external force is applied to the foot plates 32 by a user getting on, the brakes 32c are operated. That is, when the user gets on the foot plates for the first time, the left and right foot plates 32 can be prevented from rapidly turning left and right due to a friction force of a cover plate 21-1 being in contact with the lower portion. As the external force is applied, the brakes 32c are gradually moved forward, and kept fixed at the front by the weight of the user exercising, without interfering with the exercise.

Further, even though the user gets off the foot plates after finishing exercise and the external force applied to the left and right foot plates 32 is removed, the friction force from the cover plate 21-1 is exerted by the operational features described above, such that the brakes 32c are operated. Accordingly, it is possible to preclude an accident.

FIG. 16 is a view illustrating the structure of another safety device of the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 16, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to the second embodiment of the present invention may further include anti-rear turn members 32e that are formed at the left and right rear potions on the cover plate 21-1 and prevent the left and right foot plates 32 from turning rearward. In this configuration, the anti-rear turn members 32e are formed in an elastic roller shape, such that it is possible to prevent the left and right foot plates 32 from turning rearward by a predetermined level by locking them while absorbing the contact shock.

Other Embodiments

(A) According to another embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to replace the roller support 11d with a support rope (33 in FIG. 15) of use both of them. In the support rope, the center is supported by the middle upper portions of the left and right foot plates and both ends are fastened to the left and right foot plates. According to this structure, the support rope supports the left and right foot plates while moving left and right on the left and right foot plates during step exercise, such that the step exercise can be smoothly performed.

(B) As show in FIGS. 1 and 11, the multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention may further include body wheels 31 fastened to the left and right rear ends of the bodies 1 and 21. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus can be moved easily by providing the body wheels 31.

As described above, it should be understood that the technical configuration of the present invention may be implemented in various ways without changing the spirit or the necessary components of the present invention by those skilled in the art.

Therefore, the embodiments described above should be construed as being exemplified and not limiting the present invention, the scope of the disclosure is characterized by the detailed description of the following claims, and all changes and modifications from the meaning, range, and equivalent concept of claims should be construed as being included in the present invention.

Claims

1. A multifunctional twisting movement apparatus, comprising: in the body,

a body;
pivot bars having the lower ends fastened to shaft mounts at the rear left and right sides of the body and the upper ends coupled to handle bars such that the angle is adjusted left and right;
first driving members having the lower ends fastened to the lower portions of the pivot bars and the front ends connected with links and driving pins fastened to fixing members fixed to the left and right portions of the front of the body;
second driving members having the front end connected with a rope pulling the other side forward when the driving pins and one end are moved rearward;
operation members each having one end connected with rear ends of the second driving members and the other end connected with a chain making a circular gear plate fastened to the center of the body repeat half-turn;
left and right foot plates disposed on a rotary plate mounted on the circular gear plate and having roller and the bottom of the front ends; and
a waving part detachably mounted on a cover plate of the body and having a wave guide that guides the rollers,
wherein as the handle bars are operated forward/rearward, the left and right foot plates repeat a half-turn twisting motion and the rollers are waved along the wave guide.

2. A multifunctional twisting movement apparatus, comprising:

a body;
pivot bars having the upper portions pivotably fastened to shaft fixing members formed at the left and right sides of the body and the upper ends coupled to handle bars such that the angle is adjusted left and right;
driving members having the rear ends fastened to driving pins fastened to the lower ends of the pivot bars and moved forward/rearward by pivot of the pivot bars, in the body;
operation members each having one end connected to the front ends of the driving members, the fixed middle portion, and the other end connected with a second circular gear plate making a first circular gear plate fastened to the center of the body repeat half-turn;
left and right foot plates disposed on a rotary plate mounted on the first circular gear plate and having roller and the bottom of the front ends; and
a waving part detachably mounted on a cover plate of the body and having a wave guide that guides the rollers,
wherein as the handle bars are operated forward/rearward, the left and right foot plates repeat a half-turn twisting motion and the rollers are waved along the wave guide.

3. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the left and right foot plates independently make a step motion by separating the waving part from the cover plate.

4. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 3, further comprising at least any one of a roller support of which the center is fixed under the rear portions of the left and right foot plates and that has rollers at both ends which are in contact with the bottoms of the left and right foot plates in order to guide the step motion of the left and right foot plates, and a support rope of which the center is supported at the middle portion of the left and right foot plates and that has both ends fastened to the left and right foot plates.

5. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising a locking member that prevents up-down movement of the left and right foot plates, at the center of the rotary plate,

wherein only a twisting motion is implemented by fastening the locking member and separating the waving part from the cover plate.

6. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising body wheels fastened to the left and right rear ends of the body.

7. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising pistons connected between the other ends of the operation members and the fixed middle portions and cylinders connected to the rear ends of the body and protruding outward from the rear ends to adjust the intensity of the internal pressure.

8. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a fastening bolt hole, a first adjusting bolt hole, and a second adjusting bolt are formed at the lower end of the handle bar in the up-down direction, and a fastening bolt, a first adjusting bolt, and an oblong second adjusting bolt hole indicating the left-right adjustment angle are formed at the upper rend of the pivot bar in the up-down direction, such that the bolts and the bolt holes are coupled by nuts.

9. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising:

elastic supports that protrude through the handle bars to move forward/rearward and are equipped with elastic members between the front protrusions and the handle bars; and
fixing members that are thread-fastened ahead of the elastic supports such that the positions are adjusted forward/rearward and compress the elastic members when the handle bars are moved forward, in order to adjust operation load of the handle bars.

10. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the left and right foot plates each include a foot plate cap, a foot plate placed on the foot plate cap to move up/down, and a brake fixed to the rear portion of a side of the foot plate cap and pivoting forward from the lower portion when the foot plate comes in contact with the foot plate cap.

11. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising anti-rear turn members that are formed at the left and right side of the rear portion on the cover plate and prevent the left and right foot plate from turning rearward.

12. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the left and right foot plates independently make a step motion by separating the waving part from the cover plate.

13. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 12, further comprising at least any one of a roller support of which the center is fixed under the rear portions of the left and right foot plates and that has rollers at both ends which are in contact with the bottoms of the left and right foot plates in order to guide the step motion of the left and right foot plates, and a support rope of which the center is supported at the middle portion of the left and right foot plates and that has both ends fastened to the left and right foot plates.

14. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising a locking member that prevents up-down movement of the left and right foot plates, at the center of the rotary plate,

wherein only a twisting motion is implemented by fastening the locking member and separating the waving part from the cover plate.

15. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising body wheels fastened to the left and right rear ends of the body.

16. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 2, wherein a fastening bolt hole, a first adjusting bolt hole, and a second adjusting bolt are formed at the lower end of the handle bar in the up-down direction, and a fastening bolt, a first adjusting bolt, and an oblong second adjusting bolt hole indicating the left-right adjustment angle are formed at the upper rend of the pivot bar in the up-down direction, such that the bolts and the bolt holes are coupled by nuts.

17. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising:

elastic supports that protrude through the handle bars to move forward/rearward and are equipped with elastic members between the front protrusions and the handle bars; and
fixing members that are thread-fastened ahead of the elastic supports such that the positions are adjusted forward/rearward and compress the elastic members when the handle bars are moved forward, in order to adjust operation load of the handle bars.

18. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the left and right foot plates each include a foot plate cap, a foot plate placed on the foot plate cap to move up/down, and a brake fixed to the rear portion of a side of the foot plate cap and pivoting forward from the lower portion when the foot plate comes in contact with the foot plate cap.

19. The multifunctional twisting movement apparatus according to claim 2, further comprising anti-rear turn members that are formed at the left and right side of the rear portion on the cover plate and prevent the left and right foot plate from turning rearward.

Patent History
Publication number: 20120108406
Type: Application
Filed: Jun 30, 2010
Publication Date: May 3, 2012
Inventor: Yeon Ok Jeong (Gyeongsangnam-do)
Application Number: 13/381,959
Classifications
Current U.S. Class: Swivelled Foot Platform (482/146)
International Classification: A63B 23/00 (20060101);