DE202008004810U1 - Device for priority training of the finger, hand and forearm muscles during locomotion - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for priority training of the finger, hand and forearm muscles by continuous opening and closing of the hand during locomotion in an upright position, especially when walking, walking, jogging, running or gymnastics, the at least one arranged in the palm of the hand grip element (1) and a fastening attachable to the back of the hand, and further comprising at least one hollow body (5) for receiving weight elements (6),
characterized by the following features:
a) the grip element (1) is designed to be elastic,
b) the at least one hollow body (5) for receiving weight elements (6) is arranged longitudinally axially within the elastic grip element (1),
c) the attachment of the elastic gripping element (1) comprises a flexible retaining loop (2) with at least one loop (3, 3 '), which transversely over the back of the hand over at least at one end of the handle member (1) provided receptacles (8) slipped can be,
d) the attachment furthermore comprises a clamping and / or adjusting mechanism (9) arranged on the back of the hand for fixing the ...

Description

The The present invention relates to an apparatus for priority Exercise the finger, hand and forearm muscles by a constant opening and closing the hand while moving in an upright position, especially when walking, walking, jogging, Running or gymnastics (hereinafter also training device) after the preamble of the protection claim 1.

To the Exercising the finger, hand, arm, shoulder and back muscles Dumbbells are used in the prior art. Dumbbells exist usually one rod and two attached at the ends Weights in the form of balls or discs. Find light dumbbells Use in gymnastics and fitness training, dumbbells with heavy weights in weightlifting and bodybuilding. light Dumbbells are also used in running (jogging, walking), by adding extra weight to your hands Example to strengthen upper arm and chest muscles in addition and to increase the training effect. The disadvantage here is that the runner constantly dumbbells in the closed Need to hold hands. In addition, there are dumbbells available on the market for a joint-sparing load due to their excessive weight almost inappropriate, so that discouraged in many places from their use becomes.

A similar one The effect is further enhanced by the so-called Nordic Walking as well as cross-country skiing. Nordic Walking is an endurance sport, when walking through the use of two sticks to the rhythm supports the steps and additionally the muscles the upper body is claimed. However, too in this sport the joints contrary to many claims more loaded as in normal walking. However, this is the Handel of two sticks while running as well as cross-country skiing (also due to the lack of opportunity to do this sport not necessarily everybody's thing. Especially too short or too long sticks can be a hindrance in a functional movement execution. adversely the sticks are also when traveling (luggage) or on longer trips with the sticks attach to the backpack to keep your hands free.

In US000006553574B1 a glove is described, which has a holder for interchangeable weights on the palm of his hand and also holds holds on the back of the hand for other weights. In DE000009108286U1 Furthermore, a sports device for intensifying the hand feeling in swinging or striking movements, in particular for tennis, golf and other sports is described, which has a hand attachable, flexible carrier and at least one additional weight.

adversely is the mentioned devices, that on the one hand cumbersome in their construction and therefore expensive in their manufacture and on the other hand, in particular with regard to variability the weights and the use or application not flexible enough are. The training variability in the proposed Facilities is therefore particularly limited because a fluid opening and closing the hand with a finger and thumb fixed and / or detachable do not provide comprehensive gripping or gripping element, which, however an additional important training effect in terms of on strengthening the fingers, hands, wrists and Forearm muscles can be achieved.

The In addition, proposed facilities set the Use of gloves compulsorily preceded, since all essential Features of the equipment on the glove / structure arranged are not detached from this at the hand of the user can be worn. Especially the use of gloves with finger-overstretching material in running is unfavorable at least in the warm season. Even at low outside temperatures the runner produces body heat, sweats the jogging man also on the hands. ordinary Gloves usually absorb a lot of sweat and are then wet after a short time.

Of the The present invention is based on the object, a device for priority training of the finger, hand and forearm muscles as well also the corresponding joints by constant opening and Close the hand while moving in an upright position, especially when walking, walking, jogging, Running or gymnastics to create the above-mentioned disadvantages eliminated, easy to handle, flexible in its application, simple and cost-effective to manufacture is.

According to the invention the above object with the features of the protection claim 1 solved.

Thereafter, a training device of the type mentioned above is characterized in that the training device has an elastic grip element and that within the handle member in the palm of the hand at least one hollow body for receiving weights is arranged longitudinally axially. Furthermore, the training device comprises an attachment of the grip element. At the attachment a flexible retaining loop is arranged, which can be placed over the back of the hand transversely over at least one end of the handle member provided recordings releasably. Furthermore, the Attachment arranged on the back of the hand clamping and / or adjustment mechanism for fixing and / or for individual adjustment of the retaining loop with respect to the hand size / width on. Preferably, the individual adjustment can also be made as a function of the integrated weight (tensile load during movement).

To the Use, the training device is placed on the hand, that the grip element rests against the palm and z. B. on the one hand of index, middle, ring and little fingers as well as on the other Side can be enclosed by the thumb.

The Handle element is thus safe in the hand, but due to the flexible retaining loop all fingers remain freely movable. The Possibility of a step-by-step liquid opening and closing the hand similar to the Nordic Walking is guaranteed.

To the Exercising of finger, hand and forearm muscles is - too from a therapeutic point of view - the rhythmic opening and closing the hands and the strong Access to the elastic handle element of the decisive movement during the Swinging of the arms. The training effect achieved thereby affects the main difference to the priority weight training with weights according to the known in the art and devices shown above, with constantly closed Hand must be kept.

The elastic grip element can be of various shapes and sizes but should preferably have a palm have adjusted volume to one on all fingers and ensure thumb adapted vigorous access to be able to.

When Materials for the elastic handle element come all Materials considered that change their shape by force and when the acting force ceases to revert to its original form can. The elasticity of the material should however be chosen so that the grip element without significant force at least partially compressed. In the sale can Here different degrees of hardness are offered, the adapted to the respective user.

The proposed training device thus includes all positive Training effects of cross-country skiing and Nordic walking, at clearly increased freedom of movement. The training device can both for ordinary training as well as for therapeutic purposes (Osteoarthritis, gout, etc.) are used. A positive training effect on all other muscles and joints of the arm, shoulder, and chest Back is at the rhythmic swing of the arms through the Dead weight and the weights introduced into the hollow body the training device also given.

Further Objectives, characteristics, advantages and applications of the Training device will become apparent from the following description an embodiment of the drawings. there form all described and / or illustrated features by itself or in any combination the object of the invention, regardless of the summary in individual Claims or their dependency.

In show the drawings

1 the grip element 1 the training device according to the invention in a preferred embodiment, from above, partially broken,

2 the sling 2 .

3 the attachment of the training device, including holding sling 2 , Ends of the sling 2 ' . 2 '' and clamping and adjustment mechanism 9 for fixing the retaining loop 2 , from the side, partially broken,

4 the attachment as in 3 , from above, partially broken,

5 the training device in an advantageous embodiment, arranged on a garment 14 ,

How out 1 can be seen, the handle element 1 preferably an elastic handle cover 4 of several layers 4 ' . 4 '' on. This handle cover 4 can be variably configured in terms of thickness, flexibility, deformability and gripping resistance. For this purpose, a wide variety of materials and / or material combinations can be used, in particular plastic, leather, rubber, cork, etc.

The grip element 1 is designed cylindrical in a preferred embodiment.

Front or back can be in the hollow body 5 of the handle element 1 telescopic weight elements 6 different size and different weight are introduced and, for example, front with a cap 7 in the grip element 1 be fixed.

In addition, could on one or both sides of the handle element 1 additional weight elements 6 ' be arranged.

At least at one end of the handle element 1 is like 1 and 5 show - a shot 8th provided in which the loop 3 . 3 ' the flexible sling 2 can be put on. On the other hand, the holding sling 2 in a further embodiment, also on one side of the handle element 1 be fixed.

How out 2 can be seen, includes the holding sling 2 preferably on both sides in each case a loop 3 . 3 ' , which have ent speaking pictures 8th on the handle element 1 - as in 1 and 5 be shown, put over.

The clamping and adjusting mechanism to be arranged on the back of the hand 9 for fixing the retaining loop 2 preferably comprises a clamping disc 10 , by means of the two ends 2 ' . 2 '' the sling 2 on the terminal housing 11 for holding the sling 2 can be fixed. The sling 2 thus runs in a preferred embodiment exclusively with its two ends 2 ' . 2 '' through the terminal housing 11 , The other part of the sling 2 ''' is free. With the exposed part 2 ''' can the loops 3 . 3 ' be moved and adjusted on both sides of the handle element. At the terminal housing 11 is a clamping screw 12 arranged approximately centrally through an opening of the clamping disc 10 runs. The clamping disc 10 is by means of the clamping nut 13 on the sling 2 pressed.

Furthermore, for fixing the retaining loop 2 Also so-called. Quick clamping systems, for example, be used by using a quick-release lever.

How out 5 can be seen, the clamping and adjustment mechanism 9 in an advantageous embodiment also on a garment 14 be arranged, which covers the back of the hand and palm at least partially. The piece of clothing 14 preferably has at its top (back of the hand) a bag 15 with guide tunnel through which the sling 2 runs. The pocket 15 is with an opening (window) 16 equipped adjusting the clamping and adjustment mechanism 9 allowed. The pocket 15 Can be sewn, glued or otherwise attached to the garment 14 be attached. For fixation on the hand should the garment 14 slipped over the thumb and fixed by, for example, a Velcro around the wrist. Thus, when the hand is open, it is ensured that the training device does not slip due to the centrifugal forces during the arm swing. The garment should also be designed so that a glove can be worn underneath at high minus temperatures.

The limited training device according to the invention not in their execution on the above preferred embodiments. Rather, a variety of design variations conceivable, which of the illustrated Solution even with fundamentally different design Make use.

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handle element

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retaining loop

2 ', 2 ''

end up the sling

2 '' '

exposed Part of the sling

3, 3 '

loop

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grip covering (Default)

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layers of the handle cover

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hollow body

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weight elements

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Further weight elements

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cap

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admission

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clamping and adjustment mechanics

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clamping disc

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terminal housing

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clamping screw

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locknut

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clothing

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bag with guide tunnel

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Opening, window

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clamping and adjustment range

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Cited patent literature

• US 000006553574 B1 [0004]
• - DE 000009108286 U1 [0004]

Claims (15)

Device for priority training of the finger, hand and forearm muscles by continuous opening and closing of the hand during locomotion in an upright position, especially when walking, walking, jogging, running or gymnastics, the at least one arranged in the palm of the hand grip element ( 1 ) and an attachment attachable to the back of the hand, and further comprising at least one hollow body ( 5 ) for receiving weight elements ( 6 ), characterized by the following features: a) the grip element ( 1 ) is configured elastically, b) the at least one hollow body ( 5 ) for receiving weight elements ( 6 ) is within the elastic grip element ( 1 ) arranged longitudinally axially, c) the attachment of the elastic grip element ( 1 ) comprises a flexible retaining loop ( 2 ) with at least one loop ( 3 . 3 ' ) which transversely over the back of the hand over at least one end of the handle element ( 1 ) provided recordings ( 8th ) can be detachably slipped, d) the attachment further comprises a clamping and / or adjusting mechanism arranged on the back of the hand ( 9 ) for fixing the retaining loop ( 2 ). Training device according to claim 1, characterized in that only the ends 2 ' . 2 '' the sling 2 within the clamping and / or adjusting mechanism ( 9 ) and the other part 2 ''' the sling 2 is arranged freely movable. Training device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the handle element ( 1 ) an elastic handle cover ( 4 ) of several layers ( 4 ' . 4 '' ) having. Training device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip element ( 1 ) is cylindrical. Training device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip element ( 1 ) and hollow bodies ( 5 ) are configured so that front and / or back into the hollow body ( 5 ) telescopic weight elements ( 6 ) of different size and weight can be introduced. Training device according to claim 5, characterized in that the weight elements ( 6 ) on one or both sides with a closure cap ( 7 ) in the grip element ( 1 ) are fixed. Training device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the grip element ( 1 ) is configured such that on one or both sides of the grip element ( 1 ) further weight elements ( 6 ) can be arranged and fixed. Training device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least at one end of the grip element ( 1 ) the sling ( 2 ) on the handle element ( 1 ) is fixed. Training device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the retaining loop ( 2 ) on both sides a loop ( 3 . 3 ' ). Training device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping and adjusting mechanism ( 9 ) for fixing the retaining loop ( 2 ) a clamping disc ( 10 ) by means of which the retaining loop ( 2 ) on a clamp housing ( 11 ) for receiving the sling ( 2 ) can be fixed. Training device according to claim 10, characterized in that on the terminal housing ( 11 ) a clamping screw ( 12 ) is arranged approximately centrally through an opening of the clamping disc ( 10 ) and the clamping disc ( 10 ) by means of a clamping nut ( 13 ) on the sling ( 2 ) can be pressed. Training device according to one or more of the preceding claims 1 to 9, characterized in that the clamping and adjusting mechanism ( 9 ) is a quick release system. Training device according to one or more of the preceding claims, characterized in that the clamping and adjusting mechanism ( 9 ) on a garment ( 14 ), which at least partially covers the back of the hand and the palm of the hand. Training device according to claim 13, characterized in that the garment ( 14 ) on its top a bag ( 15 ) with guide tunnel, through which the retaining loop ( 2 ) runs. Training device according to claims 13 and 14, characterized in that the bag ( 15 ) with an opening (window), which is the setting of the clamping and adjustment mechanism 9 allowed.