Computer-controlled training device for spine-stabilizing musculature

Abstract

A computer-controlled training apparatus for spine-stabilizing musculature is designed to tilt an upstanding user by a predetermined angle in accordance with a training program recorded in a computer so as to cause a reflexive movement for the user based on the human body's sense of balance for maintaining posture. The training device for spine-stabilizing musculature includes a base stand, a pitching unit having a pitching plate installed above the base stand in a vertically pivotally rotatable manner, a rolling unit having a rolling plate rotatably coupled to the pitching unit, a securing unit mounted to the rolling unit for securing the user's body at a fixed position, and a cover for preventing the pitching unit and a part of the rolling unit below the rolling plate from being exposed to the outside.

1 . A computer-controlled training apparatus for spine-stabilizing musculature comprising:
 a base stand;   a pitching unit having a pitching plate installed above the base stand in a vertically pivotally rotatable manner;   a rolling unit having a rolling plate rotatably coupled to the pitching unit;   a securing unit mounted to the rolling unit for securing the user's body at a fixed position;   a cover for preventing the pitching unit and a part of the rolling unit below the rolling plate from being exposed to the outside; and   a computer terminal for controlling the pitching unit and the rolling unit.   
   
   
       2 . The computer-controlled training apparatus for spine-stabilizing musculature according to  claim 1 ,
 wherein the pitching unit comprises:   a stationary plate fixedly mounted on the base stand;   a pivoting plate vertically installed at an upper front position of the stationary plate, the pivoting plate having upper and lower insertion holes;   a pair of link bars installed at an upper rear position of the stationary plate;   a pitching plate pivotally rotatably coupled to the stationary plate by use of the pivoting plate and the link bars;   a pitching drive shaft penetrated through the lower insertion holes of the pivoting plate by use of bearings, so as to be pivotally rotatably coupled to the stationary plate; and   a pitching motor connected to the pitching drive shaft,   wherein the pivoting plate is pivotally rotatably coupled to the pitching plate via the upper insertion holes thereof, and   wherein each of the link bars has first and second ends pivotally rotatably coupled to the stationary plate and the pitching plate, respectively.   
   
   
       3 . The computer-controlled training apparatus for spine-stabilizing musculature according to  claim 1 , wherein the rolling unit comprises:
 a rolling motor fixedly coupled to the pitching plate of the pitching unit;   a rolling drive shaft vertically coupled to the rolling motor; and   a rolling plate fixedly coupled to an upper end of the rolling drive shaft.   
   
   
       4 . The computer-controlled training apparatus for spine-stabilizing musculature according to  claim 1 , wherein the securing unit comprises:
 a pair of leg securing members fixedly installed on an upper surface of the rolling plate for securing the user's leg at a fixed position; and   a waist securing member having a stationary bar fixedly coupled, at a lower end thereof, to a side of the rolling plate, a movable bar extendably inserted into the stationary bar in a height adjustable manner, and a belt provided at an upper end of the movable bar for surrounding and securing the user's waist.   
   
   
       5 . The computer-controlled training apparatus for spine-stabilizing musculature according to  claim 4 , wherein the securing unit further comprises a circular safety bar configured to be gripped by the user, and
 wherein the safety bar is rotatably connected to the movable bar by use of a joint and has a hook installed at a position thereof for securing the safety bar to the movable bar.   
   
   
       6 . The computer-controlled training apparatus for spine-stabilizing musculature according to  claim 4 , wherein the belt of the securing unit has a double fastening structure using a buckle having a coupling hook and a Velcro tape, to achieve improved securing safety. 
   
   
       7 . The computer-controlled training apparatus for spine-stabilizing musculature according to  claim 4 , wherein the height adjustment of the waist securing member is accomplished by inserting a height adjusting pin through selected ones of a plurality of adjusting holes formed at side surfaces of the stationary bar and the movable bar. 
   
   
       8 . The computer-controlled training apparatus for spine-stabilizing musculature according to  claim 4 , wherein an upper end of the movable bar is integrally formed with a semi-circular support for supporting the user's waist.