Vibration unit

Abstract

The invention relates to a vibration unit with a grip or a contact surface, to be mounted detachably on exercise machines or on a body part. The vibration unit comprises a vibration generating element ( 1, 2 ) and a mounting device ( 4 ). According to some embodiments of the invention, the mounting device is adapted for application around or inside a handle of an exercise machine. According to other embodiments of the invention, the mounting device is adapted for application on a frame of an exercise machine or on a body part, by means of various devices. According to other embodiments of the invention, the vibration unit is provided as a separate unit for mounting to a rigid support.

1 . A vibration unit, comprising: 
 a vibration generating element; and    a mounting device for mounting the unit detachably on an exercise appliance or a body part.    
   
   
       2 . A vibration unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said mounting device comprises a plug section ( 4 ) for internal attachment to a handle.  
   
   
       3 . A vibration unit according to  claim 2 , wherein said plug section comprises an expansion mechanism.  
   
   
       4 . A vibration unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said mounting device comprises an encompassing section for external attachment.  
   
   
       5 . A vibration unit according to  claim 4 , wherein said encompassing section comprises a dampening material.  
   
   
       6 . A vibration unit according to  claim 4 , wherein said encompassing section comprises a non-rigid shaft.  
   
   
       7 . A vibration unit according to  claim 4 , wherein said encompassing section comprises a grip.  
   
   
       8 . A vibration unit according to  claim 5 , wherein said grip is provided with a ball for gripping by a hand.  
   
   
       9 . A vibration unit according to  claim 4 , wherein said encompassing section comprises a pad for body contact.  
   
   
       10 . A vibration unit according to  claim 9 , wherein said pad has the shape of a hollow cylinder.  
   
   
       11 . A vibration unit according to  claim 4 , wherein said encompassing section comprises a strap for attachment around a body part, such as an arm or a leg.  
   
   
       12 . A vibration unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said mounting device is designed to be attached to the frame of an exercise appliance.  
   
   
       13 . A vibration unit according to  claim 1   1 , wherein said mounting device comprises an encompassing section and straps for external attachment.  
   
   
       14 . A vibration unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said mounting device comprises a plate with damping elements to prevent vibrations from spreading to other parts of the exercise appliance than the part being in contact with the body.  
   
   
       15 . A vibration unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said mounting device is attached to a pad in the form of a seat support or a back support.  
   
   
       16 . A vibration unit comprising: 
 a ball; and    a shaft and a plate intended to be attached to a rigid support wherein a vibration generating element is located in the ball or in the shaft.    
   
   
       17 . A vibration unit according to  claim 16 , wherein the shaft is articulated by means of a link.  
   
   
       18 . A vibration unit according to  claim 1 , wherein said vibration generating element comprises a number of vibration motors.  
   
   
       19 . A vibration unit according to  claim 16 , wherein said vibration generating element comprises a number of vibration motors.