TRAINING APPARATUS
First Claim
1. A training apparatus that applies a first load to a moving unit, which is provided for the purpose of exercise, by using an electrical load generator, comprising:
- a moving unit monitoring unit that monitors the movement of said moving unit when said moving unit is moving; and
a load adjusting unit that changes the load from said first load to a second load if a prescribed state is detected in the movement of said moving unit by said moving unit monitoring unit.
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Abstract
A training apparatus is disclosed which allows a trainee to attain a sense of accomplishment by continuing an exercise until a target is reached, without undue strain. A torque motor applies a load to a handle bar, which is driven by the exercise of a trainee. If the movement of the trainee who moves the handle bar is about to stop, then the load is gradually reduced. If the handle bar once again begins to move due to a load reduction, then it is inferred that the trainee has resumed the exercise, and the load at that time is maintained until, for example, the direction of motion of the handle bar changes. By gradually reducing the load at the fatigue limit of the trainee, it is possible to promote the resumption and the continuance of the exercise.
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13 Claims
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1. A training apparatus that applies a first load to a moving unit, which is provided for the purpose of exercise, by using an electrical load generator, comprising:
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a moving unit monitoring unit that monitors the movement of said moving unit when said moving unit is moving; and
a load adjusting unit that changes the load from said first load to a second load if a prescribed state is detected in the movement of said moving unit by said moving unit monitoring unit. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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