Training System and Method
First Claim
1. A training system comprising:
- a frame;
a user support portion coupled to the frame and arranged to support a user;
a user engagement portion coupled to the frame and arranged to be engaged by at least one body part of the user;
a force sensor for sensing a user-applied force at the user engagement portion;
at least one position sensor operably connected to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for sensing a relative position therebetween;
a motor coupled to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for driving a position thereof with respect to the frame over a range of motion at a preprogrammed velocity;
a controller in communication with the motor, the force sensor, and the at least one position sensor;
a computer program executable by the controller for generating a position-varying target force band for the user over the range of motion; and
a display in communication with the controller and the force and position sensors for displaying the user-applied force as a function of position in real time in comparison with the target force band.
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Abstract
A training system and method include providing a frame, a user support portion coupled to the frame and arranged to support a user, and a user engagement portion coupled to the frame and arranged to be engaged by the body part. A force sensor is provided for sensing a user-applied force at the user engagement portion, and a position sensor is operably connected to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for sensing a relative position therebetween. A motor is coupled to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for driving a position thereof with respect to the frame over a range of motion at a preprogrammed velocity, and a controller is provided in communication with the motor, the force sensor, and the position sensor. A computer program executable by the controller generates a position-varying target force band for the user over the range of motion, and a display is provided in communication with the controller and the force and position sensors for displaying the user-applied force as a function of position in real time in comparison with the target force band.
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Citations
63 Claims
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1. A training system comprising:
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a frame; a user support portion coupled to the frame and arranged to support a user; a user engagement portion coupled to the frame and arranged to be engaged by at least one body part of the user; a force sensor for sensing a user-applied force at the user engagement portion; at least one position sensor operably connected to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for sensing a relative position therebetween; a motor coupled to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for driving a position thereof with respect to the frame over a range of motion at a preprogrammed velocity; a controller in communication with the motor, the force sensor, and the at least one position sensor; a computer program executable by the controller for generating a position-varying target force band for the user over the range of motion; and a display in communication with the controller and the force and position sensors for displaying the user-applied force as a function of position in real time in comparison with the target force band. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A training system comprising:
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a frame; a user support portion coupled to the frame and arranged to support the user; a user engagement portion coupled to the frame and arranged to be engaged by a body part of the user; a force sensor for sensing a user-applied force at the user engagement portion; at least one position sensor operably connected to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for sensing a relative position therebetween; limit switches for indicating end limits for movement of at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion, a motor coupled to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for driving a position thereof with respect to the frame over a range of motion at a preprogrammed velocity; a controller in communication with the motor, the force sensor, the at least one position sensor, and the limit switches; and a watchdog circuit in communication with the at least one position sensor and the limit switches for monitoring the operation thereof independent of the controller. - View Dependent Claims (32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. A training system comprising:
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a frame; a seat coupled to the frame and arranged to support a user; a footplate coupled to the frame and arranged to be engaged by at least one foot of the user; a force sensor in communication with the footplate for sensing a user-applied force; a position sensor operably connected to at least one of the seat and the footplate for sensing a relative position therebetween; a motor coupled to at least one of the seat and the footplate for driving a position thereof with respect to the frame over a range of motion at a preprogrammed velocity; a controller in communication with the motor, the force sensor, and the position sensor; and a knee position mechanism movably coupled to the frame between the seat and the footplate, the knee position mechanism including a sensor in communication with the controller for tracking a horizontal position of a knee of the user over the range of motion. - View Dependent Claims (40, 41, 42, 43)
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44. An add-on kit for a weight stack machine having a frame, a user support portion coupled to the frame and arranged to support a user, a user engagement portion coupled to the frame and arranged to be engaged by at least one body part of the user, and a weight stack connectable to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion, the kit comprising:
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a force sensor for sensing a user-applied force at the user engagement portion; a position sensor operably connected to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for sensing a relative position therebetween; a motor coupled to at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion for driving a position thereof with respect to the frame over a range of motion at a preprogrammed velocity; a controller in communication with the motor, the force sensor, and the position sensor; a computer program executable by the controller for generating a position-varying target force band for the user over the range of motion; and a display in communication with the controller and the force and position sensors for displaying the user-applied force as a function of position in real time in comparison with the target force band. - View Dependent Claims (45)
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46. A method for training, the method comprising:
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providing a frame, a user support portion coupled to the frame and arranged to support a user, and a user engagement portion coupled to the frame and arranged to be engaged by at least one body part of the user; sensing a force applied by the user at the user engagement portion; sensing a relative position between the user support portion and the user engagement portion; driving a position of at least one of the user support portion and the user engagement portion with respect to the frame over a range of motion at a preprogrammed velocity; generating a position-varying target force band for the user over the range of motion; and displaying the user-applied force as a function of position in real time in comparison with the target force band. - View Dependent Claims (47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63)
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