Apparatus for positive muscle training
First Claim
1. Apparatus for muscle training comprisingmeans for applying muscle force,means connected to the muscle force applying means for applying a force that counteracts the muscle force,a motor driven auxiliary force device connected to the muscle force applying means for applying an auxiliary force in aid of the muscle force, anda control device to actuate the auxiliary force device,the control device comprising sensor means for detecting speed of movement of the muscle force applying means, means connected to the sensor means and the auxiliary force device for actuating the auxiliary force device when the speed of movement of the muscle force applying means falls below a predetermined upper speed, and means for gently increasing the auxiliary force from zero value to a predetermined maximum value as long as the predetermined upper speed is not reached.
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Abstract
An apparatus for positive muscle training has a motor-driven auxiliary force device for applying a force to aid the force applied by the trainee to overcome a weight or other counterforce. A control device senses the speed of movement of a cable caused by the force applied by the trainee and actuates the motor of the auxiliary force device when the speed falls below a predetermined value. The control device causes the auxiliary force to increase gently from zero until the predetermined value is reached once more.
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12 Claims
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1. Apparatus for muscle training comprising
means for applying muscle force, means connected to the muscle force applying means for applying a force that counteracts the muscle force, a motor driven auxiliary force device connected to the muscle force applying means for applying an auxiliary force in aid of the muscle force, and a control device to actuate the auxiliary force device, the control device comprising sensor means for detecting speed of movement of the muscle force applying means, means connected to the sensor means and the auxiliary force device for actuating the auxiliary force device when the speed of movement of the muscle force applying means falls below a predetermined upper speed, and means for gently increasing the auxiliary force from zero value to a predetermined maximum value as long as the predetermined upper speed is not reached.
- 2. Apparatus according to claim, 27 wherein the predetermined upper speed and the predetermined maximum value of the auxiliary force are predetermined in accordance with a training program.
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5. Apparatus according to claim 16, wherein the control device is arranged to actuate a warning signal means as soon as the auxiliary force is greater than 80% of the predetermined maximum value of the auxiliary force.
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