SMART EXERCISE APPARATUS

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to a smart exercise apparatus. The apparatus includes two pull cables each having a free end, and damping mechanisms configured to supply damping forces to the pull cables; and further includes a mount, arms, and a display raisably and lowerably connected to the mount. The arms are detachably connected to the mount, and the height of the arms is adjustable. The free ends of the two pull cables are respectively led out from two ends of the arms.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims priority to Chinese Patent Application No. 202222509059.6, filed on Sep. 21, 2022, the entire contents of which are hereby incorporated by reference.

TECHNICAL FIELD

The present disclosure relates to the field of exercise machines, and in particular, relates to a smart exercise apparatus.

BACKGROUND

With increasing demands for home exercise, exercise machines intended for residential use have been gradually popularized. Conventional strength-based smart exercise apparatuses have the disadvantages of complex structure and large size, which fail to meet the needs of some users for lightweight and miniaturization of home exercise machines. At the same time, the complexity of the structure inevitably leads to increased costs, but also brings about some challenges to promotion of the conventional smart exercise apparatuses.

SUMMARY

Various embodiments of the present disclosure provide a smart exercise apparatus to solve the problem that the conventional exercise apparatus has a complex structure and a large size and to simplify the structure and improve acceptance of the exercise apparatus by users.

A smart exercise apparatus includes two pull cables (1) each having a free end, damping mechanisms configured to supply damping forces to the pull cables (1), and a mount (3), pull cable steering devices (4), and a display (5) connected on the mount (3); wherein the pull cable steering devices (4) are arranged on the mount (3), and the pull cable steering devices (4) are arranged at an adjustable height on the mount (3); and the free ends of the pull cables (1) are respectively led out from the pull cable steering devices (4). The pull cable steering devices (4) may cause the pull cables stretching from a bottom of the exercise apparatus to be fixed at a specific height, and cause a direction of the pull cables to be changed according to use by the users.

In view of the problems that the conventional smart exercise apparatus has a complex structure and a large size, the present disclosure provides a smart exercise apparatus. In the smart exercise apparatus, the pull cables, the damping structure, and the like are those known in the related art. The two damping mechanisms respectively supply damping forces to the two pull cables. The damping mechanisms may be practiced using a conventional damping mechanism, for example, a motor or the like. In the present disclosure, the mount is vertically arranged, the pull cable steering devices (4) are arms, and the arms connected to the mount are horizontally arranged, such that the arms and the mount collaboratively form an approximate cross-shape structure configured to mount the arms and the display. The free ends of the pull cables are led out from two ends of the arms, such that it is convenient for the users to grip the free ends and apply power thereto. The display may be raised and lowered longitudinally to adjust the height for use by users of different heights. In addition, the arms and the mount are detachably connected, which facilitates adjustment of the height of the support arm. In this way, the needs of users of different heights are accommodated. In the present disclosure, raising and lowering the display on the mount, adjusting the height of the arms on the mount, detachable connection, and the like may all be achieved based on practices known to a person skilled in the art. In the present disclosure, the specific shape and structure of the mount, the specific shape and structure of the arms, and the like are not limited herein. Instead, any shapes and structures of the mount and the arms that achieve the effects of the present disclosure are all applicable to the present disclosure.

In use of the smart exercise apparatus according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, users stand in front of the apparatus, and exercise of the users may be guided or some demonstrations may be presented to the users over the display. In addition, the free ends of the pull cables on the two sides may supply equipment for pull exercise. As compared with the related art, the structure is simplified, the costs are lowered, and the acceptance by users is improved to some extent.

Nevertheless, winders configured to wind the pull cables, the damping mechanisms configured to supply the damping forces to the pull cables, and the like are adaptively received according to actual needs, which are exemplarily arranged at suitable positions inside the apparatus.

In some embodiments, the mount is provided with a first slide channel extending along a longitudinal direction. A slide block is slidably engaged in the first slide channel. The display is connected to the slide block. By engagement between the first slide channel and the slide block, longitudinal slide raising and lowering of the display is achieved. Nevertheless, a force for driving the slide block to slide in the first slide channel may be supplied by any conventional driving fashion, for example, pulling from top, pushing from bottom, or the like, which is not described herein any further.

In some embodiments, the display is pivotally connected to the slide block by a damping hinge. A pitch of the display may be adjusted by the damping hinge, such that user's requirements for viewing the display for different exercise actions. The damping hinge herein may be a damping hinge for a notebook computer display, or may be any structure that may implemented in other conventional practices.

In some embodiments, the mount is vertically arranged, the mount is provided with second slide channels extending along a longitudinal direction, and the arms are horizontally arranged and are perpendicular to the mount. The arms are provided with slide portions matching with the second slide channels. The slide portions are slidably engaged in the second slide channels. In this solution, the mount and the arms form a cross-shaped structure. By engagement between the slide portions and the second slide channels, adjustment of the height of the arms is achieved.

In some embodiments, the mount is provided with a plurality of positioning holes distributed along a longitudinal direction, and positioning pins matching with the positioning holes are connected to the arms. In this solution, a plurality of height adjustment stop locations for the arms are provided for the height of the arms. Each of the positioning holes corresponds to a height stop location. The arms are moved to a corresponding stop location, and then the arms are locked to the stop location by engagement between the positioning pin and the corresponding positioning hole.

In some embodiments, the mount is a cable crossover. The pull cable steering devices are fixed to vertical posts on two sides of the cable crossover. The arms include omni-directional wheels configured to guide the pull cables. The mount may be a cable crossover, the two pull cable steering devices are respectively arranged on the vertical posts on the two sides of the cable crossover, the height of each of the arms is adjustable. The specific fashions of adjustment of the height of the pull cable steering devices, and engagement and connection between the pull cable steering devices and the cable crossover, and the like are not limited herein. The pull cables may be pulled out by virtue of the omni-directional wheels of the pull cable steering devices.

In some embodiments, the exercise apparatus further includes a foot plate arranged at a bottom of the mount. The foot plate provides a region for users to do exercise, for example, standing, seated, lying on side, and the like.

In some embodiments, the exercise apparatus further includes: a deck arranged under the foot plate, and a shield arranged on each of two sides of the foot plate; wherein the foot plate is upwardly foldable between the shields on the two sides. In this solution, the foot plate is upwardly foldable between the two shields, such that the foot plate can be folded and received where the exercise apparatus is not used. In this way, the floor area and the spatial area occupied by the exercise apparatus are both reduced.

The foot plate is rotatably engaged with the deck and/or the shields. The specific rotatable engagement is not limited herein, as long as the foot plate is upwardly foldable.

The deck is provided with a first slide rail extending in a front-rear direction of the exercise apparatus, and each of the shields is provided with a second slide rail extending along the longitudinal direction, wherein the first slide rail is perpendicular to the second slide rail; and the foot plate is provided with a first slide member slidably engaged with the first slide rail, and a second slide member slidably engaged with the second slide rail.

In this solution, a special rotatable engagement is employed. The first slide rail and the second slide rail are staggered and vertical to each other such that a structure similar to an ellipsograph is formed. In the case that the first slide member moves forward in the first slide rail, the second slide member slides upwardly in the second slide rail, and the foot plate is upwardly folded. On the contrary, in the case that the first slide member moves backwards in the first slide rail, the second slide member moves downwardly in the second slide rail, and the foot plate is downwardly unfolded. The rotatable engagement in this solution is achieved by two groups of linear motions. Compared with the traditional method using a rotation shaft, this avoids interference between the foot plate and the deck. Therefore, there is no need to design a dedicated configuration for the foot plate to prevent such interference, and thus the costs are further lowered.

Further, the exercise apparatus further includes an air strut connected to the first slide member. The air strut is mounted on the deck. The air strut supplies a pushing force to the foot plate via the first slide member for counteracting a torque generated by the gravity of the foot plate, such that a user is capable of conveniently turning the foot plate where necessary, and the foot plate is also prevented from hitting the user when the foot plate is dropped down.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying drawings herein, which are incorporated herein and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate several exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure, construing no limitation to the present disclosure. In the drawings:

FIG. 1 is a schematic structural view of a smart exercise apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 2 is a schematic structural view of a smart exercise apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram of connection of a display according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a schematic structural view of an arm according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a schematic view of connection of a foot plate according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a schematic structural view of a deck according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a schematic structural view of a foot plate according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure; and

FIG. 8 is a schematic structural view of a smart exercise apparatus according to an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

For clearer descriptions of the objects, the technical solutions, and the advantages of the present disclosure, hereinafter the present disclosure is described in detail with reference to some exemplary embodiments and accompanying drawings. These exemplary embodiments and descriptions thereof only serve to illustrate the present disclosure, instead of causing any limitation to the present disclosure.

An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a smart exercise apparatus. As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, the smart exercise apparatus includes two pull cables 1 each having a free end, damping mechanisms configured to supply damping forces to the pull cables 1, and a mount 3 vertically arranged, arms 4 horizontally arranged, and a display 5 raisable and lowerable along a surface of the mount 3. The arms 4 are detachably connected to the mount 3, and height of the arms 4 is adjustable. The free ends of the two pull cables 1 are respectively led out from two ends of the arms 4.

As illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2, in this exemplary embodiment, the mount 3 and the arms 4 collaboratively form an approximate cross-shaped structure, which has the advantages of a small occupied space, a stable structure, and the like. By means of the arms, adjustment of fixing positions of the two pull cables is achieved at once, and the structure is simpler and easier to use.

In addition, in practice, the mount 3 may be any shape/configuration that may be achieved, such as a cable crossover, an arc, an arch, side-by-side arranged double rails, provided that the arms are detachably connected thereto and the height of the arms is adjustable.

In some embodiments, when the mount 3 is a cable crossover, the structure of the smart exercise apparatus is as illustrated in FIG. 8. The pull cable steering devices 4 are arranged on vertical posts on two sides of the cable crossover. The pull cable steering devices 4 include omni-directional wheels 18 configured to guide the pull cables, and the pull cable steering devices 4 are fixed to the mount 3 by a plurality of positioning holes opened on the vertical posts. A plurality of positioning holes are uniformly provided in the two vertical posts of the cable crossover. The two pull cable steering devices 4 are fixing members as illustrated in FIG. 8, and are detachably fixed to the vertical posts of the cable crossover by the positioning holes. In addition, the two pull cable steering devices 4, after being detached, are moved and fixed to the positioning holes at different heights. The pull cable steering devices 4 as illustrated in FIG. 8 are slidably sleeved on the vertical post of the cable crossover, and are approximately temporarily locked and fixed by fastening screws. Nevertheless, in practice, other height adjustment structures may be used in place of the pull cable steering devices 4. The monitor 5 as illustrated in FIG. 8 is suspended in the cable crossover in a top suspension fashion, and a suspension thereof is retractable to achieve raising and lowering of the display 5.

An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a smart exercise apparatus. Based on the above embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, the mount 3 is provided with a first slide channel 6 and second slide channels 9 that extend along a longitudinal direction. The first slide channel 6 is arranged on a front surface of the mount 3, and the second slide channels 9 are respectively arranged in two side surfaces of the mount 3.

A slide block 7 is slidably engaged in the first slide channel 6, wherein the display 5 and the slide block 7 are rotatably connected by a damping hinge 8. The arms 4 are provided with slide portions 401 matching with the second slide channels 9, wherein the slide portions 401 are slidably engaged in the second slide channels 9.

The mount 3 is provided with a plurality of positioning holes 10 distributed along a longitudinal direction, and positioning pins 402 matching with the positioning holes 10 are connected to the arms 4.

In some embodiments, the plurality of positioning holes 10 are evenly distributed in a longitudinal direction on the back side of the mount 3. The positioning holes 10 are blind threaded holes, and the positioning pins 402 are fastening bolts matching with the blind threaded holes.

In some embodiments, the slide block 7 is suspended by pulling from top or supported by pushing from bottom. Any power output technology that may be implemented by a person skilled in the art, for example, a linear motor, an electric push rod, an air cylinder, a lead screw, or the like, may supply power for raising and lowering of the slide block.

An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a smart exercise apparatus. Based on any of the above embodiments, the smart exercise apparatus further includes a foot plate 11 arranged at a bottom of the mount 3. As illustrated in FIG. 5, the smart exercise apparatus further includes: a deck 12 arranged under the foot plate 11, and a shield 13 arranged on each of two sides of the foot plate 11. The foot plate 11 is upwardly foldable between the shields 13 on the two sides.

In some embodiments, the foot plate 11 and the deck 12 and/or the shields 13 may be rotatably engaged with each other by a rotation shaft. The foot plate is upwardly folded when the exercise apparatus does not need to be used, and the foot plate is downwardly unfolded when the exercise apparatus needs to be used.

In some embodiments, the foot plate 11 is an integrally-formed structure.

In some embodiments, the pull cables 1, the damping mechanisms, winders configured to wind the pull cables, and the like may all be arranged inside the deck or foot plate.

An exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure provides a smart exercise apparatus. Based on the above embodiments, as illustrated in FIG. 6, the deck 12 is provided with a first slide rail 17 extending in a front-rear direction of the exercise apparatus, and each of the shields 13 is provided with a second slide rail 14 extending along the longitudinal direction. The first slide rail 17 is perpendicular to the second slide rail 14. The foot plate 11 is provided with a first slide member 15 slidably engaged with the first slide rail 17, and a second slide member 16 slidably engaged with the second slide rail 14.

As illustrated in FIG. 7, the smart exercise apparatus further includes an air strut 2 connected to the first slide member 15. The air strut 2 is mounted on the deck 12 and is positioned in a rear side direction of the foot plate 11 when the foot plate 11 is erected.

Therefore, the present disclosure has the following advantages and beneficial effects.

1. In use of the smart exercise apparatus according to the embodiments of the present disclosure, users stand in front of the apparatus, and exercise of the users may be guided or some demonstrations may be presented to the users over the display. In addition, the free ends of the pull cables on the two sides may supply equipment for pull exercise. According to the embodiments of the present disclosure, the structure is simplified, the costs are lowered, and the acceptance by users is improved to some extent.

2. The smart exercise apparatus according to the embodiments of the present disclosure has strong height adjustability and meets the use requirements of users having different heights and performing different exercise actions.

3. The smart exercise apparatus according to the embodiments of the present disclosure avoids interference between the foot plate and the deck when being rotated. Therefore, there is no need to design a dedicated configuration for the foot plate to prevent such interference, and thus the costs are further lowered.

It should be noted that, in this specification, such relationship-related terms as “first” and “second” are only used to differentiate one entity or operation from another entity or operation, but are not intended to require or imply that there is a practical relationship or sequence between these entities or operations. It should be noted that, in this specification, terms “comprises,” “comprising,” “has,” “having,” “includes,” “including,” “contains,” “containing,” and any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or device, that comprises, has, includes, contains a list of elements does not include only those elements but may include other elements not expressly listed or inherent to such process, method, article, or device. Further, as used herein, unless otherwise specified, the term “connected” indicates a direct connection or an indirect connection through other components.

The above exemplary embodiments describe in detail the objects, technical solutions, and beneficial effects of the present disclosure. It should be understood that these embodiments are for illustration purpose only, but the technical solutions of the present disclosure are not limited thereto. Any modification, equivalent replacement, and improvement made without departing from the principle of the present disclosure shall fall into the protection scope of the present disclosure.

Claims

1. A smart exercise apparatus, comprising two pull cables (1) each having a free end, damping mechanisms configured to supply damping to the pull cables (1), and a mount (3), pull cable steering devices (4), and a display (5) connected on the mount (3); wherein the pull cable steering devices (4) are arranged on the mount (3), and the pull cable steering devices (4) are arranged at an adjustable height on the mount (3); and the free ends of the pull cables are respectively led out from the pull cable steering devices (4).

2. The smart exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mount (3) is provided with a first slide channel (6) extending along a longitudinal direction; wherein a slide block (7) is slidably engaged in the first slide channel (6), and the display (5) is connected to the slide block (7).

3. The smart exercise apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the display (5) and the slide block (7) are rotatably connected by a damping hinge (8).

4. The smart exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mount (3) is vertically arranged, the mount (3) is provided with second slide channels (9) extending along a longitudinal direction, and the pull cable steering devices (4) are arms (4) horizontally arranged on the mount (3) and are vertical to the mount (3); wherein the arms (4) are provided with slide portions (401) matching with the second slide channels (9), the slide portions (401) are slidably engaged in the second slide channels (9).

5. The smart exercise apparatus according to claim 4, wherein the mount (3) is provided with a plurality of positioning holes (10) distributed along a longitudinal direction, and positioning pins (402) matching with the positioning holes (10) are connected to the arms (4).

6. The smart exercise apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the mount (3) is a cable crossover; wherein a plurality of positioning holes are arranged in vertical posts on two sides of the cable crossover, the pull cable steering devices (4) are respectively fixed to the vertical posts by the positioning holes, and the pull cable steering devices (4) comprise omni-directional wheels (18) configured to guide the pull cables.

7. The smart exercise apparatus according to claim 1, further comprising: a foot plate (11) arranged at a bottom of the mount (3).

8. The smart exercise apparatus according to claim 7, further comprising: a deck (12) arranged under the foot plate (11), and a shield (13) arranged on each of two sides of the foot plate (11); wherein the foot plate (11) is upwardly foldable between the shields (13) on the two sides.

9. The smart exercise apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the foot plate (11) is rotatably engaged with the deck (12) and/or the shields (13).

10. The smart exercise apparatus according to claim 8, wherein the deck (12) is provided with a first slide rail (17) extending in a front-rear direction of the smart exercise apparatus, and each of the shields (13) is provided with a second slide rail (14) extending along the longitudinal direction, the first slide rail (17) being perpendicular to the second slide rail (14); and the foot plate (11) is provided with a first slide member (15) slidably engaged with the first slide rail (17), and a second slide member (16) slidably engaged with the second slide rail (14).

11. The smart exercise apparatus according to claim 10, further comprising: an air strut (2) connected to the first slide member (15), wherein the air strut (2) is mounted on the deck (12).