Patent ID: 12214242

The training or therapy device according to the invention is basically constructed of the following main modules: strength module (such as1, or99to104), with or without an outer housing, equipped with various couplings for mounting various adapters, such as2for example. The strength module has inside of it a supported shaft, such as12.1, on which one or more flywheel weights, such as13, are placed. Attached to the shaft in a preferably elastic/damping manner is a pulling element3, which projects out of the strength module in the opposite direction relative to the coupling2. On the other end of the pulling element3, there is provided a firm or stiff (rigid) grip4or a grip4equipped with a coupling that can be detached/rolled up, etc., or a body wrap as depicted inFIGS.76to81.

FromFIGS.1to4, one can see that the training device comprises an attachment module2in various construction variants, pulling elements3for strength exercises (for example in the form of a strap, a belt, a cord, etc.) and preferably an ergonomic hand grip4, which may have a coupling between the pulling element and the hand grip for attachment and/or uncoupling purposes. Thus, the pulling element3is generally designed to be flexible and/or able to be rolled up, in other words strap- or belt-like in particular. Furthermore, a wrap adapter (or “body wrap”) can also be provided, which is useful when other body parts are to be exercised or treated with the device according to the invention.

In a preferred variant, the strength module1basically includes the following structural elements (as seen in particular inFIGS.5to10):

A shaft12supported preferably on ball bearings16in a housing20, one or more flywheel weights13, pulling element(s)3, a possible brake system (not depicted), possibly a guide7sliding in the opening24of the housing20, a “coupling”5(possible in multiple structural variants) for mounting the strength module to the hand grip4(also possible in multiple structural variants) for attaching the strength module to the hand grip4(also possible in multiple structural variants). The strength module1can be attached or positioned directly by means of a recess coupling9.2or another type of coupling such as362(FIG.102b), or by means of an attachment module2, to a stationary “support”46.

The following elements (which however may be designed in a manner that diverges from the following description) are specific to the construction of the strength module. The training device according to the invention preferably comprises the following parts here:a housing which consists or is formed of two “double-symmetrical,” and to that extent preferably identically designed, housing-halves20.2,also provided is/are one or more flywheel weights13,the specific construction of a shaft12or12.1, which offers a very simple way to connect the pulling element using a pin81,a joining of the two housing halves20.2preferably with very few attachment elements21(for example in the form of screws or magnets)a multifunctional “cover”8with a design element (wherein the cover8represents a cover flap for the screw18; inFIG.7, only the left cover flap8is fitted or mounted and the right cover flap8is not shown),wherein, furthermore, there is preferably the possibility that the strength module can be attached to a plurality of supports46directly or indirectly, for example using an attachment module, as shown inFIGS.25to28.

Between the rotating shaft12and the static housing20, there may also be installed a brake system (not shown) and a switch system, which automatically activates the brake if the user for example is no longer holding the grip4during operation and is used to protect against possible damage of the device. Attaching the pulling element3to the shaft12can be achieved in various ways, yet preferably in a very simple manner, as depicted inFIGS.10bto11d, and specifically as follows: the pulling element3is inserted into a through-hole25and the end is inserted back through again. A loop is thereby formed in which a pin or wedge81is placed, i.e., pushed in, for example (see alsoFIGS.10bto11d).

The housing20may have transparent walls or windows so that the rotating flywheel weights13are visible from the outside. In this case, the flywheel weights13may have a decorative element at least on one side, such as a logo, or “sparkly items” such as semi-crystals or LEDs, and so on.

Mounted on the strength module (including the housing20) are preferably (Hall) sensors for measuring the rotational speed of the flywheel weights, sensors for force measurements, LCD displays or other types of (LCD or other types of) displays, LED lighting, and so on.

Attachment Possibilities

The special characteristic of this preferred design is its simple, modular construction and in particular for example the attachment possibilities for the strength machine1(seeFIGS.12to16as well as25to28).

To that end, the housing20provides the possibility in the “rearward region,” with respect to the opening24, of a direct attachment to a stationary “support” or column46(for example in the form of a partially shown pole)—such as for example using a tension belt45(which preferably runs through the recess35in the attachment module2, which is placed around the support or the pole46). The housing20has a “cylindrical region” having a round or for example also a polygonal cross-section when seen from above, which if needed can be extended “downward or upward” or can have other shapes (be with or without recesses), with the purpose of enabling the housing to be attached to a fixed support or to hold it in one's hands.

Another attachment possibility exists by using an attachment module2, as shown inFIGS.12to20, which is attached to the housing by means of a pin6, which can be inserted through a through-hole37provided in the housing. The pin6is designed in an angular manner, wherein essentially only the angular projection6′ is visible from the outside, to grasp the pin and to insert its long side-piece into the hole37, by means of which the housing20of the strength module1is connected to the attachment module2. As a result, there is created between the elements2,20and6a type of “hinge connection,” which allows the preferably perpendicular pivoting, aligning, orienting of the strength module1(depending on the pulling direction on the pulling element3) affixed to a support46.

The attachment module may consist for example of two pairs of self-aligning adapters (as depicted inFIG.101), which can be pivoted independently of each other and thus also relative to each other. Multiple pairs of “support feet”33and/or additional support feet34can thereby be provided. The recess30is used for the better placement of the tension belts45, particularly on post- or column-shaped supports46for example, particularly when these have a small diameter. The tension belt45can preferably be wound through a recess9or across the “cylindrical region”58(FIG.16). The recess35serves as an additional coupling for the insertion of various accessory parts47(in other words, in the form for example of supports, adapters or holders, for example for a mobile phone, a tablet, a laptop, for books) or for example of a mirror48, loudspeakers, heating plates, and so on. On the attachment module2, one can also attach other accessory parts, such as a spirit level32, for precise adjustment, for example when using the recesses32(see alsoFIGS.25and28).

As shown inFIG.25to28or100, the strength machine is secured by one or more belts45etc., using the attachment module2, to trees, poles46, etc. in a preferably vertical orientation for exercise purposes. As mentioned, the housing20of the strength module1is mounted for example by means of the mentioned angular pin6to the attachment module2, whereby the mentioned attachment module2with its support feet33,34(which are oriented at an angle to each other when seen from above) can then be brought into contact with a pole-like anchoring and secured to said anchoring by wrapping around tension belts (45or360—one in the center or two at the ends).

As mentioned, one variant of an attachment module2is shown inFIGS.12to16. A variant slightly modified in relation to that is shown inFIGS.16a,16bin a perspective representation, inFIG.16cin an overhead view and inFIGS.16d,16eand16fin various side views.

One thing this variant has in common with the variant according toFIGS.12to16is that the attachment module2has a longitudinal extension, and thereby has, spaced apart in a longitudinal direction, a so-called cylindrical region or cylindrical anchoring region58in each case, which comprises on the one hand an axial hole31, running in a longitudinal direction, positioned in each case at the top and bottom, into which the mentioned pin6can be inserted. As mentioned, the strength module1and/or the housing20of the strength module1is thereby connected in a hinge-like and thus articulated manner around the pivot axis formed by the longer side-piece of the pin6. Provided parallel to the mentioned axial hole31and extending beyond the partial length is an additional axial hole35, which serves as a recess for coupling elements (which may have for example a round or a different profile cross-section, which will be addressed later). The mentioned recess32(FIG.16) serves for example as a recess for inserting or attaching a spirit level, sensors, lighting elements (LED), and so on. There are no limitations in this respect. The mentioned recess30is used for guiding around a belt to firmly mount the mentioned attachment module2to a (possibly thinner) pole.

In the variant according toFIGS.16ato16d, the outer support foot (which in an overhead view aligns with the support feet34located underneath it), which borders the recess30at the two opposite ends, has been omitted, which simplifies attaching belts for affixing the attachment module2to a pole or a pole-like structure. As mentioned, a belt (not further depicted in the drawings), for example, can be passed through the slot-like recess9, wherein for fastening purposes preferably two belt straps are used, which are anchored around a pole46at an upper and a lower recess region30and run through the slots9in the upper and lower anchoring section58. This and a variation will be addressed later, wherein the variation is possible to the extent that for example a middle belt strap can be guided around not only the attachment module2, but also around a pole to which the attachment module2is also attached, to thereby secure the attachment module to a pole46, for example.

The strength machine1can also be held by a person's hands for training purposes, so that two persons can simultaneously train with the same device, as follows: One holds the strength machine with the hands on the housing or on the hand grips4aand4b, and the other pulls on the grip4. The load and thus the training effect are distributed identically to both individuals. An additional reason why two individuals would be able to train together is to boost the team spirit, fun factor and enthusiasm of both individuals.

In this case, an ergonomic adapter is attached to the device if desired, and preferably with two opposite hand grip sections by which the strength machine can be gripped and held. The other person can then operate the strength machine using the mentioned belt, wherein the occurring forces are sensed by both individuals according to the “action”=“reaction” principle and both individuals must react to this.

The strength machine1can be fastened to a rail, for example a rail or a profile401, on a wall for example. Such a rail401may comprise a profiling403which is designed in a groove-shaped manner for example and is designed at the two opposite transversely aligned side surfaces405of such a profile or such a rail401, as represented for example inFIGS.16g,16has well asFIGS.16iand16jin an overhead view. On this mounting rail, two corresponding screws, which are longitudinally movable on the rail401and not further depicted, can be anchored in their position by means of adapters409, which are provided with a connection means411(labeled35in other examples) parallel to the rail401, for example a hole-shaped recess, into which an anchoring pin can be inserted, which runs through both spaced-apart adapters409. Between the thus spaced-apart adapters409, one can anchor a corresponding holding body48and/or415or358, preferably designed in an at least approximately elongated manner, which is firmly connected or attachable to the housing20or anchoring region358of the strength module, said holding body being connected in a rigid or articulatable manner to the housing20of the strength module1. Preferably, the strength module1can be connected to the adapter arrangement411in an articulated manner via the holding body415and can be pivoted in relation to said adapter arrangement, in other words about an axis running parallel to the profile401. The mounting rail401itself can then be mounted on any stationary support, for example a wall. The mentioned adapters409grasp the profile401or the mounting rail401preferably not on its rear side, so that the profile rail can be fastened directly to a wall, for example, without additional spacers.

The strength machine1can also be placed in an open shelf or a cabinet50(with non-depicted doors) or155to158, which is firmly attached to a wall or using a detachable coupling on the wall, as illustrated inFIGS.29and29aas well asFIGS.30and30a. The cabinet50may have one drawer or multiple drawers provided to the side of and/or on top of one another (not depicted). Other strength or training machines or accessories such as belts, grips, gloves, holders, sportswear, drinking fluids, and so on can be placed in the other drawers.

The cabinet fromFIGS.30and30acan also be constructed in a modular manner, wherein for example the part155can be fixed to the wall and the assembly157and158is “detachable.”

The cabinet50can also slide upward and downward and be fastened at a certain height on vertical slide guides/slide rails, which are provided on a support (not depicted) attached to the wall. A mirror can be placed between the two slide rails on the “attached support” so that users can look at themselves while training to get motivated.

The mentioned “cabinet” can be hung on the wall, and one or more of the interior compartments can be fitted with power cells. The training electric generator is placed inside the cabinet, and above the cabinet one could place a “cooking plate” or other cooking devices, which are operated with the electricity generated by the device. This creates a more complex, completely energy self-sufficient “cook set,” which can be used in simpler households or when on the go, for expeditions or emergency situations, and so on.

For this purpose and others, the attachment module2was provided with the recesses35and36, which serve as couplings for attaching, e.g., a support47for mobile phones/smartphones, “tablets,” laptops, books, mirrors, speakers and so on.

All other surfaces and recesses of the attachment module2may be used as couplings for attaching various accessories.

The Pulling Element

The pulling element is basically flexible and firm (rigid), but if necessary it can also be slightly stretchable to absorb the shock when changing the direction of rotation of the flywheel weights (which is reached when arriving at the “dead point” when the pulling element is completely unwound from the shaft).

The at least one provided flywheel weight13or the two or more flywheel weights13are made to rotate by exerting a tangential tensile force on a section of the shaft. The force can be exerted by using a belt3, a cord, a cable, a strap, a chain, and so on, which is attached to the shaft12. Attaching the belt3to the shaft12can be accomplished in various ways; preferably however, the belt is inserted through a recess25that passes all the way through. The “thickened” end of the belt3(not depicted) will get stuck in the thicker recess26. Preferably, however, the belt can be most easily attached as depicted inFIGS.9to11d. (In this variant, a loop is formed with the belt end, into which a wedge/pin81is placed to create a simple connection of the pulling element3and the shaft12.) InFIGS.10.1ato10.1h, the pin81is supported on two compression springs135axially placed in the shaft12.1, which absorb the shock occurring at the dead point.

In other words, the aforementionedFIGS.10.1ato10.1hshow that for anchoring the end of the pulling element3, there may also be provided on the shaft12a spring-loaded damping device, which allows a damping motion of the pulling element required opposite the force of the force accumulator upon reaching the dead point position of the flywheel weight13. To that end, the pin or wedge81is provided and pressure-loaded with the two depicted compression springs136by the spring force accumulator, which hold the pins actually holding the pulling element end against the pulling direction F in its starting position in a stop-limited manner. Upon initiating pulling forces F on the pulling element and placing the flywheel weight into rotation, upon reaching the dead point position, the pulling force F moves the described pin81or an equivalent device against the force of the spring of the spring force accumulator135in the arrow direction F, by means of which ultimately the “jolt” or “impact” generated upon reaching the dead point position is damped.FIGS.10.2ato10.2dshow that the opposite ends of the shaft12can also be mounted by means of a bayonet connection, for example, to the housing or an inner support structure, and not by using nuts or screws which must be screwed into or on to the front sides.

In addition, this variant exhibits a wedge-shaped recess KA, which in the cross-sectional view according toFIG.10.2cruns in pulling direction F in a wedge-shaped manner or with surfaces converging towards one another, into which the stop-limited pin or wedge81can be inserted, which is held in a compressed manner in this wedge-shaped recess when the pulling element, particularly in the form of a pull strap, is subjected to tension. Preferably, the pull cable end or the belt strap end is placed around this pin or wedge81in the form of a loop so that the loop is held in a compressed manner on the two opposite pressing sides of the recess having a wedge-shaped taper.

The drawings according toFIGS.10.3ato10.3gshow a foldable wedge device81.1for attaching the pulling element3in the wedge-shaped recess KA in the shaft12.2. As mentioned, the belt strap end for example is placed around this foldable wedge device81.1, wherein the two legs of the foldable wedge device81.1project toward and into the tapering receiving space.

FIGS.10.4ato10.4fshow the aforementioned foldable wedge device81.1with the surrounding belt strap end, which is inserted in the corresponding recess KA.

The Case

FIGS.32b,32cas well as32dand32also describe how the case61described in the preceding figures can also be utilized with the two case halves62aand62b.

The illustration according toFIG.32bshows the already-described case61with the two case halves62a,62bin open position, specifically showing its inner side, whereasFIG.32cshows the open case with its two case halves62a,62b, specifically its upper and outer side in an overhead view.

FIG.32cshows a cross-sectional illustration according to the line A-A ofFIG.32e. The section framed in a circular manner inFIG.32cis shown inFIG.32din a magnified view.

These examples are meant to show that the opened case can be placed for example on a floor surface, and an anchoring section of the strength module Ican then be attached to its upper or outer side in its middle region. In other words, one can then place oneself on the two outer sides of the case halves62a,62b, by means of which the two case halves are held to the ground in a weighted and secure manner by one's own body weight. In addition, a stop limiter is provided so that when using the anchoring section, the two case halves are held in their open position.

Since the case61, i.e., including the case halves62aand62b, is/are preferably made of plastic material or foam material, a provision is made for this situation that the outer surfaces212aand212bof the two case halves62a,62bare equipped with a corresponding force-absorbing hard plate (for example made of hard plastic or wood or metal, and so on) so that the case halves cannot be damaged in the depicted application when a person stands with both legs on the opened case halves in order to work out in the strength module1.

The strength module is attached inside the opened hard plates212by means of reinforcing elements211.

The Ergonomic Hand Grip

For a balanced, comfortable and ergonomic contact with the hand, the outer end of the pulling element3is connected to a unique hand grip which can be designed in a ring-shaped or linear (straight) manner, but also in a manner known from prior art. However, other types of hand grips are also possible. For this application, a hand grip is selected with the pulling element rolled up inside the hand grip, e.g., on a reel using a tensioned flat spiral/coil spring, to the desired length (see alsoFIGS.21,24). The depicted hand grip and/or the coupling described in this context as well as other parts of the hand grip may also be used in an entirely different manner, e.g., on entirely different sports or training equipment.

The belt is secured or loosened, e.g., by actuating a button or pivotable lever5which is mounted on the hand grip.

The hand grip functions similar to or can be a “belt-roller-leash,” as described for example in U.S. Pat. No. 7,168,393, wherein the length of the belt can be adjusted in an infinitely variable manner.

On the hand grip, one can place control switches or buttons or potentiometers for adjusting the rotation energy, the lighting or the sound (display for all training data). The control information takes place remotely or via electric lines placed in the pulling elements.

To enable optimal use of the device, a special grip is preferably used, as shown inFIGS.21and22orFIG.21to24or86to88. Such a hand grip4enables one to use the strength machine with one or both hands, whereby the tensile/training force is always induced in a “centered” manner. The grip4has two side grips40, a middle grip/central grip41and a “middle arc”44, which forms the connection to the pulling element3. The connection of the grip4to the pulling element3is created by means of a coupling5. To optimize ergonomics, the recesses42and43were made, which allow a better fit for the index and middle fingers.

Another construction of this novel grip, with applications in many other areas, is shown inFIGS.23to24. It represents a “modular” construction of the grip and also has a reel59for winding up a pulling element to change its length.

Naturally, one can also create unique hand grips by combining various depicted and described elements, such as by the placement of the coupling depicted inFIGS.87to89on the middle grip41(FIG.23) and by using the grip fromFIGS.23and23ain the opposite direction, and so on.

FIGS.23to24thus show a modularly constructed hand grip in a partial perspective view. In this exemplary embodiment, the side grips40are placed on a tube93. The tube93can rotate inside a guide in the middle arc44and can be prevented from rotating by means of pins or similar to thereby set the length of the pulling element3. The pulling element3rolls itself up inside the reel92.

FIGS.24ato24cshow a simplified or only schematically illustrated housing20for the strength module1having an anchoring section358preferably rearward to the pull opening for the pulling element3. As shown inFIGS.70,71,72,72aand73, this anchoring section358can for example be used ultimately by forming a vertical pivot axis, for example, for mounting to an adapter, which in turn can be fastened to a stationary wall, pole or similar.

FIGS.24ato24cnow show in a simplified illustration a strength module1with an associated anchoring section358or58(which may consist for example of a hollow cylinder as inFIG.73). As described, ultimately the strength module can also be mounted using an attachment module2to a wide range of locations in a stationary manner in particular, or if applicable in a pivotable stationary manner. By contrast, in the variant according toFIGS.24ato24c, the hand grip sections4aand4bare inserted and/or fastened to the two opposite front sides, for example also by means of a screw engagement. It is thereby possible that for example two individuals can jointly work out with such a device, whereby the one person, using both hand grips4a,4b, holds the strength module, which can be pivoted about a central axis running between the two hand grips4a,4bthrough the preferably hollow cylinder-shaped anchoring section358or58, while the second person places the flywheel weights into corresponding rotation as usual on a hand grip attached to the end of the pulling element3.

The Case

The strength machine1with the associated hand grip4can be stowed in a particularly advantageous and favorable manner in a case specifically adapted for the training device, as shown inFIGS.31and32as well as31aand31b, wherein the hand grip4in the packed state serves simultaneously as a hand grip for the entire unit consisting of the strength machine and packaging. This case61can be cut/cast/pressed/carved out of foam, Styrofoam, cardboard, wood and so on, wherein the half-parts or case halves (or case box and case lid)62aand62bcan even be designed identically. In this respect, there are no fundamental restrictions with regard to the materials used or the shape. A particular characteristic of the depicted embodiment is that the case itself preferably does not have its own “hand grip”; instead, the hand grip of the device serves simultaneously as the hand grip for the entire case. In other words, the inserted hand grip4, which projects and protrudes outwardly with its middle grip41, takes on the carrying function of the packed device. A particular characteristic of the design is also the recess (the hole60), by means of which the cover8is visible. This recess could also be formed by a transparent window or by a continuous, preferably transparent wall section of the case material.

—Strength Wraps (Body Wraps) for Various Body Parts

The exertion of force during training is often exerted almost exclusively by the hands.

Most strength machines are provided with weights which are moved or lifted using hand grips or levers, cords or belts. The only contact surface between the human body and the loaded weights is usually the inner surface of the hand. All other body parts are indirectly subjected to loads only “from the inside” by the contractions of muscle, tendon and bone joints and pathways.

The invention enables all other body parts to also be subjected to direct loads, wherein the training force is directly transmitted by the “strength wraps,” as we call them, to various body parts (as depicted inFIGS.76to81).

When using the training device according to the invention, the following steps or method steps developed by the inventor can preferably also be taken into consideration, specifically:

Applying organic cream on the skin or on the wrap, and massaging it into the skin by means of kinetic movements.

Observation: The inside of the hand/palm gets no/hardly any wrinkles into old age in contrast to the outer side of the hand (outer hand/back of the hand), which gets wrinkles very early on. The soles of the feet also do not get wrinkles in contrast to the tops of the feet. A frequently performable rubbing-in with our invention would prevent the mentioned body parts (including the face and neckline) from getting wrinkles, or delay the formation of wrinkles (ageing areas) and diseases (skin, cardiovascular system and so on).

Furthermore, it may be noted that cancer hardly occurs on the inside of the hand/palm or on the sole of the feet (when subjected to loads, rubbing, etc., the blood circulation in the body parts is improved, the skin becomes cleaner and more elastic due to sweating into old age).

The strength wraps (or body wraps)200depicted in the drawings according toFIGS.76to81consist preferably of textile-like fabrications, which are possibly padded with other materials, such as foam or gel, and which can enclose various body parts (as shown for example inFIGS.76and77) and are connected to a strength machine1, e.g., by means of a hand grip4or directly by pulling elements3that can be removed preferably with the aid of couplings.

A strength wrap200preferably consists of a flexible but relatively firm and less elastic wrap201, which can be applied to a body part205, and which is attached or attachable preferably using a Velcro fastener connection203.

By means of connection elements204firmly fixed to the wrap201, the connection to the connection element/coupling206is created either according to prior art or by means of a coupling5as described. The connection element206(for example a clamp5) creates the connection to the pulling element3.

On the wrap201, in the overlap region, there may be attached a scaled surface, where users can follow their progress, for example in regard to weight loss. Vibration motors, magnets or heating/cooling elements may also be installed in the wrap201.

By turning the strength wrap around the body part205, the user can determine the direction of the load. Particularly large-scale or asymmetrically combined strength wraps cannot be turned around, but have on their periphery multiple connectors204and206, by means of which the tensile forces can engage at one location or at multiple locations simultaneously.

Exercising a body part using connected strength wraps200takes place by exerting a pulling force on the device1. In this phase, a body part in question is pressed on a side opposite the tensile force. At the “dead point”=where the flywheels change their direction of rotation, no force is exerted for a brief period, as a result of which the body contact surface subjected to a load can rest.

During a first workout phase, pressure is preferably exerted on the body; the skin, muscles, nerves and lymphatic pathways are pressed in. The pressure on the vessels will act like a peristaltic pump, subject to the condition that a relief phase occurs after the pressure.

During the rest phase, the body parts under load have the load relieved so that one can say that “pulsing cycles similar to sinusoidal load cycles” occur. They have a very positive effect on the body because more blood can pulse to the smallest blood vessels. The lower skin layers are also supplied with blood and become elastic and wrinkle-free (like those of the palm of the hand) due to the rhythmically cyclical loads.

The continuous natural load is also the reason that the palm remains wrinkle-free and smooth until old age, in contrast to the outside of the hand for example, which is hardly exposed to loads and thus becomes wrinkly even at a younger age. Body parts that are rarely subjected to loads become fatty, pimply as well as inelastic and wrinkled. For example: the (double) chin, the backside of the hand, the backside of the upper arms, the upper inside of the thighs, the upper chest area, and so on.

By using the strength wraps and the pulsing strength training, body parts can be styled in a targeted manner.

The strength wraps can be warmed preferably with built-in and/or sewn-in electricity-conducting textiles.

Vibration elements, e.g., motors with weights mounted eccentrically on the rotor or current-conducting electrodes, can also be attached in the strength wraps for stimulation current therapy or training. The current may also originate from built-in rechargeable energy storage cells or batteries, as well as from applied current leads.

FIGS.78to81depict various body parts on which a strength wrap can be used or can engage. From these, one can see that strength wraps can be made and used for individual muscle or body segments, e.g., thighs, upper arms, knees, as well as for combinations of larger regions, such as the upper arm-shoulder-chest or abdomen-butt-thigh, for example.

In this respect, reference is explicitly made to the attached drawings, and as shown in the drawings, the individual parts, design, attachment positions of individual parts or relation of parts to each other, including the shape, circumference and position of the strength wraps, which clearly indicate how the parts are formed, arranged or exist with respect to and/or in relation to each other. In this regard, a written description will be at least partially skipped.

Additional load-inducing components can also be attached to body parts by using lateral couplings207. These loads may also be “vibrations,” generated for example by the oscillation of an eccentric shaft.

Sensors, Accessories, Electronics, Controller

In or on the device, there may be installed a plurality of sensors in a simultaneous or selectable manner: a rotational speed sensor (such as a Hall sensor) and/or a force sensor for measuring the tensile force exerted on the pulling element3. The force sensor may be installed for example on one end of the pull strap or in the grip4.

Here is the list of the sensors in or on the device, as needed (distributed as required, if necessary, on all components and/or modules):

Accelerometer or acceleration sensor (for measuring the acceleration/deceleration of the wheel (plates)), fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor (for measuring the rotational speed of the flywheel13), light sensor, RGB light sensor, loudspeaker, “Siri” or other voice identification software, touch ID fingerprint sensor, barometer, proximity sensor, GPS sensor/position locator, thermometer, motion sensor, infrared sensor.

Additional Functions

Furthermore, additional functions can also be implemented within the scope of the invention, which will be briefly listed below as follows:

Anti-theft sensor/locator, pulse monitor, blood pressure monitor, individual display for the controller, emergency signal transmitter at the touch of a button (geolocation+standard message to defined recipients in an emergency), “screen mirroring” function=sharing the screen of your device with another device, mobile hotspot=connecting with another device that has internet access to thereby get internet access oneself, data exchange with other device, alarm system which makes a loud sound in an emergency.

The device can also be connected to the internet so that users can connect via their devices which are mounted to the device (or in the vicinity of the device) to train together, livestream, and so on. These include internet cable connection, mobile box, USB stick, stationary box, Bluetooth sensor, payment service connection.

A rechargeable energy storage cell is connected to the device, and/or a power source connection is provided.

Accessories for the Strength Machine

Heating plate, reheating device for liquids, fan heater, hair dryer, juice press/juice extractor, mixer, grinder, shredder, heating element, water pump, air pump, air fan, basically all electronic and/or non-electronic devices that are needed in a household.

For the do-it-yourself (DIY) realm: sander, drill, with elastic power cable, for engraving for example.

It is known that light having a daylight wavelength interrupts the release of the depressant hormone melatonin. Our device contains illuminated or illuminating parts or surfaces, which have a motivating effect for training and a positive psychological effect.

The electronically analyzed sensor signals can be perceived for example as light pillars on the housing or as a sound, via loudspeakers, which are installed in/mounted on the housing20.

The housing may be covered with electroluminescent film (EL film for short), also referred to as luminous film, light film or condenser luminous film. The EL film is a technical application of electroluminescence for converting electrical energy into light.

The energy for the EL film can come from an external source or from an electric generator mounted in the housing, or a battery, energy storage unit, and so on.

Using a processor, the mass moment of inertia can be evaluated and automatically adjusted depending on the indicated body weight or for a pre-set training plan. Entering the data and controlling the device are done via displays that are mounted directly on the housing20or on the attachment module2via various depicted couplings. Control of the device is preferably via a so-called app=software application for smartphones or “tablets,” and the users of the devices are connected via the internet. In this way, they can work out together, follow training sessions and presentations, and so on.

One possible application for the strength machine according to the invention is for use as a training device for astronauts in space, whose muscles have a tendency to atrophy due to weightlessness.

By contrast, training using traditionally constructed training devices, in which the muscles must be actuated by weights subjected to gravitational forces, seems less sensible and effective because the weights have no mass in a zero-gravity environment. Hauling umpteen-kilogram weights into space would be an extremely costly endeavor, where every gram is very precisely weighed for useful cargo, such as research equipment and material. Our solution is very simple: The device with its housing, shaft and so on is to be produced of very lightweight materials. Not even the flywheel weights13need to be heavy: they can be constructed of hollow shells/disks with separate interior spaces, which are later filled in space with liquid waste, such as urine, and then sealed off. Our device would function in space just as it does on earth, and have the same effect on the body as on the earth!

Electric Generator

FIGS.33,34and35show various images of the strength module1in a partly disassembled view, said module being equipped with a generator device by means of which electricity can be generated. Additional details can be seen inFIGS.36and37. Basically, the structure is of the type such that an electric generator, for example a radial electric generator52, is mounted on or to the housing20, in other words affixed to it or is part of the housing, which can then be set into rotation using the flywheel weights and/or the shaft12and is set into rotation during training. The reference sign53refers here to the housing of the electric generator52. Furthermore, an energy storage unit or rechargeable energy storage cell is provided, which is indicated in the drawings using reference sign54(or the housing of such an energy storage unit or rechargeable energy storage cell).

FIG.36thereby shows the strength machine according to the invention, which is constructed and functions like a “pancake” or a “sandwich” generator. The (neodymium) magnets of a “rotor” are installed on a flywheel weight13and the wound-up coils64of a “stator” are installed on the housing20.

FIG.37shows the strength machine according to the invention from a different perspective from that inFIG.36.

The training device or the device in general can also function and/or be used as an electric generator by having one or more flywheel weights13repurposed as the “rotor” of an electric generator by the placement of (preferably neodymium) permanent magnets. The “stator” of the generator is mounted to the non-movable housing, specifically by installing corresponding “coils”64. However, the generator can also be placed inside the strength machine, i.e., inside the housing, as shown inFIGS.38and39. The electricity, which results as “waste” from the training, may be used for a large variety of purposes!

FIGS.38and38aand38bdepict a different construction of the device wherein an emphasis was placed on electricity generation. It is very relevant that the flywheel weight(s)13, which are secured on the shaft12, can rotate specifically in only one direction and can be operated by the pulling force exerted via the pulling element3at an almost constant rotational speed. This is made possible by the installation of the element94(one-way free-running bearing) on the shaft12, which functions like a ball bearing but can only rotate in one direction. It is immovable in the opposite direction and can transmit a torque.

This element (sometimes labeled with reference sign65and sometimes with reference sign94) can naturally be replaced by a different element which can transmit a torque in only one direction (such as the rear wheel/drive wheel of a bicycle); in this case, the construction will be designed differently, particularly in a more voluminous manner. The element65, i.e., the ball bearing shown in the drawings, allows a free rotation in one direction, whereas given a rotation in the opposite direction, the flywheel weights are entrained and driven due to the drive connection. It is also possible to provide a so-called freewheel bearing (for example, a “sprag clutch bearing”) on the element94, by means of which a rotation movement is freely possible in one direction, and a rotation movement of the bearing in the other direction then exerts a torque on the flywheel. In that case, a special reel66(seeFIG.74) is also installed wherein the pulling element3is wound up in the “upper” part, said pulling element being attached in a suitable manner for example at the location67. The coil or the spring band68and/or96is installed under the reel66. As one can also see inFIG.74, the coil spring68/69is secured on its one end to the reel at position69(secured inside the reel and on the other end to the housing20stationary relative to said reel, specifically on the projecting “tongue”71). An additional purpose of the tongue71is to maintain a clearance to the special freewheel bearing65. Due to the fact that the inner ring of the special ball bearing65rotates and the housing/tongue71is stationary and also that a certain pressure contact is necessary for stabilizing the position of the special ball bearing65that carries the reel construct66and68, friction heat develops in the contact region, said heat potentially causing the housing20/71to melt for example (if constructed of plastic). To prevent this, there are installed between71and65one or more special intermediate disks72, which allow contact between the parts having reference signs65and71and simultaneously represent a “thermal barrier” for the heat transfer in direction71. They are “special” because they are constructed of a thermo-resistant but simultaneously low-friction material, such as (polytetrafluoroethylene) PTFE/Teflon.

Furthermore, the “rotor” of the generator, which simultaneously serves as a flywheel weight, is secured to the shaft12. Even though an additional flywheel weight in an electric generator would seem to be a disadvantage at first glance—the entire device becomes heavier for example due to the successive/alternative/irregular manual operation—this flywheel weight becomes a rotational speed regulator: the greater the flywheel weight, the more stable the rotational speed. This rotational speed is precisely measured for example by installing a (Hall) sensor, shown on a display, and the training/electricity-generating person can dispense his or her (pulling) force to reach a certain rotational speed, which can simultaneously be converted into a certain current intensity or to achieve a certain objective (for example charging a current accumulator for illumination, sending an emergency call signal, preparing food by cooking, frying, mincing, etc.).

InFIG.38, the “rotor” is constructed as a coherent “ensemble” out of the flywheel13and the magnet mount73(such as a resin-like mixture, into which the magnets are secured or cast) and by the (neodymium) permanent magnets63and/or74. Technologically, the ensemble becomes simpler by constructing the magnets74in a mount that looks like the parts13and73(out of non-magnetic materials). This ensemble will work as well, because the magnets74have a high density and function overall like a “flywheel weight.”

InFIG.38, the “coil” of the electric generator is installed in the housing20or in the lid20.1, wherein inFIG.38, multiple coils64are provided, which may be cast, adhesively bonded, and so on.

As shown inFIGS.38and39, the shaft12can provide coupling76on one (or both) ends, for the coupling of the existing one to another “generator.” In this way, multiple individuals can train and generate electricity at the same time, and the generated electricity can be connected “in parallel” or “in series” to achieve a certain objective.

The coupling76may have the appearance according to prior art or as depicted inFIG.38, wherein it has a central recess78, in which (if coupling to additional devices is to be undertaken) a centering pin79can be inserted to fasten multiple coupled devices to one another by their shafts12, in other words to connect them to each other, specifically by creating a centering of the individual shafts to each other.

In other words,FIG.38thus shows a different construction of the device according to the invention, wherein a special characteristic is that the flywheel weight(s)13cannot rotate back and forth, in other words alternately in both directions (like a yo-yo), but only in one direction at an almost constant rotational speed. This is possible using a mechanism which is installed on the shaft12and functions as follows: the strength training element1is constructed as before with the difference that the pulling force is not transmitted directly to the shaft12but to a reel95, which is seated on a one-way bearing94. At the same time, the reel is attached on the outer diameter of the coil spring96. The inner end of the coil spring96is secured to the housing20. By pulling the pulling element3in one direction, first the reel, then the freewheel bearing94, then the shaft12and subsequently the flywheel weight(s)13(having the neodymium magnets=rotor of a “pancake electric generator”) are brought into rotation. The large weights13ensure an almost constant rotation speed. The coils64of the stator are mounted on the stationary housing20. Electricity is induced by the rotation.

In regard to the construction as shown inFIG.38, it shall be noted that the housing20is constructed differently than in the other shown exemplary embodiments, wherein an “inner part of the housing” encases the reel95. This construction can be applied to both “conventional” strength modules1as well as to strength modules for electric generators, and is illustrated in greater detail inFIG.39.

Lastly,FIG.39shows the strength module according to the invention with the housing20, which is arranged to extend around the reel97.

Furthermore, reference is made toFIG.40, which shows a variant for mounting the strength machine1according to the invention to a pole82(specifically in a side view).

FIG.41depicts the strength machine1mounted to a pole82in a perspective view. In both variants, the pole is inserted inside the cylindrical holding region58of the half-housing20.2. The height is adjusted using for example a ring-like stopper83, which can be attached with a fixing screw84.

FIGS.42to46show a variant for attaching the strength machine1according to the invention by means of a mounting adapter85, which can be mounted on door frames or wall ends (this mounting adapter85is shown in various perspectives inFIGS.42to46). The strength module1is attached to a door frame or a free wall end using the adapter85, as shown inFIGS.47to50. The mounting adapter85, like the attachment module2, has a plurality of coupling possibilities, which were not depicted in these drawings, however.

FIGS.47to50show the attachment of the strength module1on a door frame89or on a free wall end. Using mounting holes111, an adapter can be mounted directly to a wall, e.g., using screws.

FIGS.51to55show the mounting of the strength module1according to the invention to a wall using an assembly having a board99, wherein the support or the board99is mounted to a wall for example preferably using screws. The strength module1is mounted to the board99by means of the mounting adapters101. The mounting adapter101(which can be constructed similarly or identically to the previously-described adapter85) also has, just like the attachment module2, a plurality of coupling possibilities.

FIGS.56to61depict the guide cover102, which represents a further development of the guide cover7. A key aspect in that respect is the more solid construction, which inhibits vibrations and reduces noise. In addition, the pulling element3ensures a smooth wind-up between the guide walls105without contacting the flywheel weights13, secures the two half-housings20.2using the guide pins103and the magnets104, has a protective function by preventing finger access to the rotating flywheel weights13, and has a design function.

FIGS.62to66represent a further developed variant of the mounting adapter85, which allows a more versatile implementability, as shown in various perspectives. In other words, a variant is thus discussed below which pertains to the universal attachment module with which the strength module1can be attached or mounted either to a wall (as shown inFIGS.51to55) as well as to a door frame (as shown inFIGS.57to60), and can thus generally be supported. The elements discussed below are particularly significant here:the support surface86is provided with a possibly removable anti-slip and/or anti-vibration layer107, which can be raised in the force application region87(necessary for mounting) as well as108,a key factor here is that this results in a universal attachment module, which is suited for mounting the strength module1on a wall, as shown inFIGS.51to55, as well as for mounting on a door frame, as shown inFIGS.47to50.it increases the pivoting capability of the strength module, by the tapering110in the holding mount88,the mounting holes111allow the preferably direct attachment to a wall/support.

This mounting adapter109, like the attachment module2and85, has a plurality of coupling possibilities, which were not depicted in these drawings, however.

In the event that the adapter109is used for a preferably direct and thus fixed (by screwing) wall mounting, the unused region87is covered by the cover112. This cover112also has a plurality of coupling possibilities, which were not depicted in their entirety in these drawings, however.

FIGS.67to69depict the universal attachment module109, the masking cover112and the strength module1in various perspectives.

A housing is illustrated inFIGS.70to73wherein the cylindrical segment58is hollow inside. This allows for mounting and fastening to a pole, as shown inFIGS.40and41. The cover plug113was designed to configure this housing in a more universal manner, said cover plug being attached to the cylindrical region58by means of its own coupling (such as bayonet, thread, etc.). In addition, this plug113, like the attachment module2,85and106, has a plurality of coupling possibilities, which however were not depicted or only partially depicted in these drawings.

FIG.74shows a strength module converted into an electricity-generating module. The design is very similar to the embodiments described with reference toFIGS.33to39, yet with the difference that it uses the housing20, which has been described so far and is thus simpler. The operation is similar to what is described inFIG.38. InFIG.74, one can better see the zone “under” the coil spring96, where the extension/tongue71of the non-rotating housing20(necessary for mounting to the coil spring) contacts the rotating inner diameter of the one-way freewheel bearing94. Rotation produces friction and heat. To prevent melting or damaging the housing, one or more thermo- and friction-resistant disks114were installed here (between20and94). This design can be bypassed by replacing the tube-shaped extension/tongue of the housing20, which is necessary for attaching the coil spring96to it, with an actual, preferably separate, tube (which again is friction- and thermo-resistant).

FIG.75is similar toFIG.7, with the difference that the guide element7was replaced by the guide cover102.

FIG.76depicts the fundamental principle of a strength wrap200. A strength wrap is made of a flexible but difficult-to-stretch material, such as a textile material for example, which is also “breathable.” The body wrap201envelops the body part in question and overlaps it in the region202. This overlap is preferably equipped with a “Velcro closure”203to attach the wrap to the body part205. Instead of a “Velcro closure,” one can naturally use another coupling option. The force application on the strength wrap occurs via a “connecting wrap”204, which is firmly bound to the body wrap201(if necessary along its entire “height”). The (preferably two separate) lateral connection wraps are attached to a coupling206, which in turn is connected to the pulling element3. By exerting a traction force F, the body part that is placed opposite the exerting force is subjected to a load.

FIGS.78to81depict (in areas colored in black) different types of strength wraps, which cover individual body parts (FIGS.78to79), such as the forehead, chin, chest, upper arm, forearm, waist belt, hand, thigh, calves, feet, neck, shoulder, elbow joint, abdomen, knee joint, ankle joint or larger body surfaces (as depicted inFIGS.80and81).

FIGS.82,82ato82dshow a wall adapter for mounting the strength machine according to the invention. The wall adapter116can be mounted on its upper and lower end to a wall by means of screws, for example, for which corresponding holes118are formed. These holes provided on the upper and lower end region of the adapter116can be plugged by attachable wall adapter covers117so that the screws then used for mounting are not visible.

FIGS.83and83ato83dshow a wall adapter with the attachment module, already shown and described inFIGS.13to16, in the form of a universal adapter in various perspectives. Hereinafter, reference will be made toFIGS.84ato84d, which show an adapter121, e.g., having a bracket123, which can be installed on the strength machine preferably at different locations.

The bracket123is hereinafter also referred to in this connection as a rear bracket123, which comprises a rear wall123′ as well as a base, base support or base bracket124, which is preferably provided with a border124a, projecting upward and spaced apart from the rear wall123′ on at least part of its length. The front side of the rear wall123′ is labeled with the reference sign123aand the rear side of the rear wall123′ is labeled with reference sign123b.

This bracket123is preferably provided with a downward-projecting coupling part122, by means of which this bracket can be installed for example by means of a pin or hinge coupling6to the housing20or the housing frame141of the strength module1.

For example, a mobile communications device, a smartphone or, e.g., a tablet121bcan be placed on this bracket so that in this way one has the ability, when using the strength module1and via the switched-on mobile communications device, to simultaneously also have telephone conversations and/or look at photos, select and listen to music, view photos and/or movies, or record current videos and/or transmit or store them.

Furthermore, a recess125provided in the rear wall123′ also preferably has a position and/or size such that a camera is unobstructed there and can take pictures.

FIGS.84ato84dshow the bracket123in various side illustrations and once in a perspective view.

FIGS.85ato85fdepict a comparable bracket123, which is also used to place down and secure a mobile communications device, for example, particularly a mobile phone or a tablet124b, etc., in such a manner that this mobile communications device or tablet can also be used while the strength module1is being utilized.

The bracket123shown inFIGS.85ato85fin various illustrations is distinguished by a different coupling part, which has, instead of a somewhat tube-shaped coupling part122provided on the lower region of the bracket123in the preceding figures, a coupling part127formed on the rear side123bof the rear wall123′, said coupling part being designed in a more than semicircular manner from an overhead view, and thus able to be fitted in a snap- or latch-like manner on a corresponding spar-like section of the housing or housing frame of the strength module.

The variant according toFIGS.85ato85fthus involves a bracket123, which can also be referred to as a “rotatable adapter” or “rotatable or twistable or pivotable bracket.” The rotation results because the side walls of the element124embrace the housing20of the strength module, as one can see inFIG.86, and is thereby entrained by its rotational movement.

Reference will also be made below toFIGS.86ato86c, which show an exemplary embodiment of the strength module1according to the invention, having a wall adapter116shown by way of example and associated wall adapter end piece117(which are shown here only for illustrative purposes and which may also be designed in an entirely different manner), wherein three mobile communication devices121are depicted which are indirectly attached at various points using the described coupling parts on the strength module1to be pivotable with it or using the described coupling part127on the stationarily mounted wall adapter116or wall adapter end piece117and are thus also partially pivoted along with the module that pivots about the pivot axis of the strength module; thus, its orientation is kept in accordance with the wall adapter116/117.

In other words,FIGS.86ato86cshow three brackets123, which are designed differently and which at various locations are mounted to the strength module1to be movable with it or pivotable with it or are detachably mounted to the stationarily attached adapter part and when pivoted, the strength modules1are partly pivoted along also. Shown only for illustrative purposes are different mobile communication devices and/or tablets121etc., which are placed in and held by the various brackets. This illustration serves only as an example to clarify the different variants.

FIGS.87ato87dwill be addressed below, whereinFIG.87drepresents the circular section shown inFIG.87ain a magnified illustration.

These drawings show a coupling by means of which the pulling element3(particularly a strap or a belt3) in question can be correspondingly fixed, i.e., attached.

This attachment is used to attach the belt3for example to the hand grip4, particularly to its middle or central arc44. In regard to the structure of a corresponding hand grip, reference is made to the preceding drawings, which show various variants of such a hand grip in detail.

The exemplary embodiments explained below by means of drawings for attaching a pulling element or belt are of significance in themselves and may also be used as an innovative solution within the scope of entirely different devices or applications.

Within the scope of the invention, the belt3is preferably attached using a stopper129, which is preferably designed as a wedge129.

This stopper129or wedge129is used to removably attach the pulling element end3′, in particular a belt end3′, using the mentioned stopper or wedge129on the hand grip.

Additional reference is made here in particular toFIGS.88ato88c, which represent the details in enlarged form.

The entire structure can be seen inFIG.88c.

To this end, the coupling device comprises an inner body130having an outer contact surface130aand having a recess130badapted, preferably at least sectionally, to the stopper or wedge129; ultimately the stopper or wedge129is pulled further into said recess when the pulling element3is placed under load in pulling direction F, and thereby ultimately in a press fit compresses the belt end3′ between the outer surface129aof the stopper or wedge129and the inner surface130bof the inner body130. The compression results from the fact that the diameter of the stopper or wedge129ultimately has a diameter or a thickness dimension which does not further permit additional retraction into the clearance space, which tapers in pulling direction F in the shown exemplary embodiment, for receiving the stopper or wedge129.

FIGS.88ato88cshow the belt end3′ in the secured position.

To adjust and/or thread or remove the pulling element end3′, the coupling outer wrap128would have to be adjusted corresponding to the arrow128awith respect to the inner body130until the coupling outer wrap128is adjusted from the position shown inFIG.88cto the open position shown inFIG.89c.

In other words, a clearance space AR is designed in the secured position between the front side130aof the inner body130and the opposite front side128bof the coupling outer wrap128. To open the coupling via the mentioned coupling outer wrap128, the latter may be adjusted corresponding to the arrow128awith respect to the inner body130until the inner front side128bof the coupling outer wrap128abuts the front side130cof the inner body130, and the clearance space AR no longer exists.

It is important here that the mentioned coupling outer wrap128is connected/adjusted via a screw or a bolt or another entrainment member132with the stopper129preferably in the form of a wedge129, which tapers in the pulling direction F with respect to the inner body130, so that spacing surfaces between the stopper129, particularly in the form of the wedge129, and the inner contact surfaces of the inner body130thereby have a greater clearance.

In this way, the pulling element end, preferably in the form of a belt strap end3′, thus lies in a pressure-free manner in this clearance space. The belt strap end can now be easily pulled out or a corresponding pulling element end can be inserted via a through-hole134with which the inner front side of the front wall128bis provided.

If a belt strap end3′ is passed through the through-hole134, specifically so far that the belt strap end3′ is placed around the loose stopper or wedge129and projects outward again via the hole134, and then based on this open position according toFIG.88c, the coupling outer wrap128is adjusted, in the pulling direction F of the pulling element3, then the stopper129or the wedge is thereby also moved from the open position shown inFIG.88cinto the closed position shown inFIG.89cso that the clearance as shown inFIG.89cbetween the contact or pressure surfaces between the stopper or wedge outer surfaces and the inner surfaces of the inner body130is overcome and the pulling element end is held in a pressed-in manner between these surfaces.

To execute the adjustment of the coupling outer part or the coupling outer wrap128with respect to the coupling inner body130, the outer contact surface130aon the inner body and the therewith interacting inner surface133cof the coupling wrap128is aligned in an axially extending manner and thus form-congruent, for example flat, cylindrical, etc., so that the coupling outer side128can be displaced on the inner body130in a sled-like manner in the longitudinal direction through a guide131formed in this manner relative to said guide.

As depicted, the cross-sectional image of the stopper129is preferably designed here in the form of a wedge tapering in pulling direction F, with the corresponding receiving space for the stopper or wedge129also adapted correspondingly to the cross-sectional shape of this stopper.

This allows, therefore, a simple and convenient attaching and/or replacing of a corresponding pulling element using the corresponding coupling.

Reference is made below to first toFIGS.90aand90cand toFIGS.91ato91c.

These examples show that the strength module1may have a housing that comprises two housing halves20.2, wherein these housing halves20.2are also referred to as housing frames141.

This housing20is preferably separated in a dividing plane TE running perpendicular to the axis of rotation, i.e., to the shaft12, in the depicted exemplary embodiment preferably by a middle plane TE running perpendicular to the shaft12.

These housing halves20.2can be pivoted on their rearward adapter side (in other words preferably opposite to their opening, through which the pulling element passes), in each case about a pivot axis141′ from their closed position shown inFIGS.90ato90cto their open position shown inFIGS.91ato91c, in which the two housing halves20.2are each individually pivoted away from each other. In this pivot position, the at least one inner flywheel disk is situated with the associated outer cover8holding the flywheel disk in a sandwich-like manner.

In the depicted exemplary embodiments, the strength module is mounted, as repeatedly described, to an attachment module2by means of a pin6, by means of which preferably a vertical pivot axis is created for the strength module1with respect to an attachment module2. Furthermore, one can also see inFIG.91athe mentioned housing frame141, which may be provided in a flange-like manner with at least a slightly angled cross-section, in which there is formed inside not only a housing side wall142, but there may be inserted said housing side wall consisting of a different material, which is designed to be transparent for example. The preferably transparent housing side wall142can also be designed graphically, as is also indicated in the figures.

The attachment module2shown in the figures corresponds to the attachment module depicted inFIGS.16ato16fand corresponds largely to the embodiment according toFIGS.13to16except for the differently-designed recess30.

As an extension of the aforementioned embodiment,FIGS.92aand92bshow that regions of the strength module1inside the housing arrangement can also be used as storage space143.

In the open position according toFIGS.92aand92b, one can see that between the two flywheel disks13used there, one or more storage spaces143can be provided positioned in an offset manner in the depicted clearance space in the peripheral direction of the flywheels. This is possible because the actual pulling element requires only a small receiving space around the shaft12, even if the pulling element is completely wound up around the shaft12. In other words, an external radial space143is left, which lies unused. This storage space143can be opened and closed by means of a lid140for example (in particular when housing halves20.2are folded open), so that various utensils can be accommodated (such as identification cards, wallets, keys, etc.) here, too. There are no limitations in this respect.

The structure of the storage space is also further described first by means of the additionalFIGS.93aand93bas well asFIGS.94aand94b.

The storage space can thereby be defined or formed by a segment-like insertable storage space housing or a storage space chamber143′, which can be opened or closed by means of the shown lid or pivot lid140running in a peripheral direction and pointing radially outward.

In the described variants, an upper and a lower storage space143are provided offset in the transverse direction transversely to the strap guide144(by means of which the pull strap is guided into and out of the housing) and thus in a parallel direction to the pivot axis (which is defined by the longitudinal direction of the pin6in the attachment module2), said upper and lower storage space each having a storage space housing143′.

FIG.95shows once again the corresponding design having the two storage spaces143in a cross-sectional view lengthwise through the shaft12. In the cross-sectional view according toFIG.95, one can also thereby see a strap guide144comprising two disk- or plate-shaped elements, wherein the disk- or plate-shaped strap guide elements are offset to each other in the direction of the axis of rotation and are connected with respect to the shaft12by a spacer-strap guide150in a radially outward offset manner.

FIGS.96ato96gwill be addressed below in conjunction withFIGS.97aand97b.

In this embodiment, an upper and a lower storage space143are also provided again as was described by means of the preceding exemplary embodiments.

In the variants depicted inFIGS.96ato96gand97aand97b, the special characteristic consists of the fact that the individual elements shown by means of the other preceding exemplary embodiments, namely the two partial ring-shaped strap guide sections144aoriented in a spaced-apart and parallel manner in the direction of the shaft12as well as the inner support structure145, the so-called base of the inner structure147, and the spacers148(for the housing frame141) are designed in a quasi one-piece manner. This results in an inner housing210having two identical inner housing sections or inner housing halves210a, which are arranged spaced apart from each other in the direction of the shaft12and are attached to each other on their side opposite the pull guide.

At the same time, these inner housing halves210ahave an inner heart-like recess208, in which the central section about the shaft12becomes visible at least in a partial peripheral region (when outer housing halves20.2are folded open), from which the mentioned pulling element3extends away.

This allows direct access to the central shaft12when the housing halves20.2are opened without a major disassembly of major components of the strength module1, for example to attach a new pull strap3on said shaft. One can see this in a particularly clear manner from the perspective view according to97a.

For a better view, the perspective representation according toFIGS.96aand96fshows in each case only one of the two inner housing halves210aas they are attached to the rearward spacer148(identical to the anchoring region358). It is important that the two housing halves210as well as the two housing frames141are identical.

FIGS.98ato98dwill be addressed below to clarify in an individual illustration how the two housing halves20.2can be designed.

With141, the figures show the housing frame, with153the opening for the pulling element3, and with152a hinge for the housing frame141to pivot the thus-formed housing half20.2, which as shown is also referred to as housing frame or housing frame halves142, with respect to the rearward holding mount in the closed or open position.

FIG.98cshows a cross-sectional view according to the line B-B fromFIG.98a.

In other words,FIGS.98ato98dshow only one of the two housing halves20.2.154represents a logo holding mount154, which can be mounted on the outside of the at least one housing half20.2.

A few simplified variants of the solution according to the invention are described below.

FIGS.99ato99ddepict a simplified housing having an exit opening for the pulling element3, which is provided on the opposite side with an anchoring section358, as explained by means of other exemplary embodiments. This anchoring section358is firmly connected to the housing or is a one-piece component of the housing20. It is preferably provided with two opposing holes37to—as already explained by means of other exemplary embodiments—mount the strength module1to corresponding adapters or attachment modules.

FIGS.100ato100eshow how the strength module can ultimately be attached to a pole, tree and so on by using an attachment module2. The attachment module2is connected to the strength module1using corresponding pins6, which are inserted in the mentioned holes of the anchoring section358to form a pivot axis. The shown attachment module2can then be attached with corresponding attachment straps360to the mentioned attachment poles.

As shown, two separate attachment straps360or45, arranged in a spaced-apart manner in the direction of the pivot axis and thus offset to each other, can be used. Additionally or alternatively, it is also possible to use only one preferably middle attachment strap360or45.

In one variant according toFIGS.101ato101d, a continuous attachment module2extending in a longer manner in the direction of the pivot axis is not provided; instead two attachment module parts2′ spaced apart in the longitudinal direction of the pivot axis are used, which are designed in an approximately angular manner and comprise two side-piece sections, which can be oriented at almost any desired angle to each other (for example between 45° and 135°). The two mentioned attachment modules are in turn, as explained, connected in an articulated manner to the anchoring section358of the housing20of the strength module1, wherein the two mentioned attachment straps360or45can be used in a peripheral manner to enable attachment to a pole46, for example.

The variant according toFIGS.102ato102dshows a housing20whose two opposite housing sides are provided with an assembly section362, which may be created for example in a recessed manner in the housing surface, but is not required to be.

One can then place in it, for example, an optionally interchangeable anchoring section358, as shown inFIGS.102ato102d. The anchoring section358seen there has two fork-shaped projecting anchoring regions358a, with which thus-formed anchoring sections358can be fit on the housing20of the strength module1. The size and shape of these anchoring sections358can be adapted to the deepest assembly section362. The connection can be of a latch or clip element type to in itself ensure a sufficient hold. For removal, one would then have to bend the at least slightly elastic anchoring sections away from each other to be pulled off the housing again as needed. However, the anchoring regions358apreferably have another hole360, through which a screw can be turned into a threaded hole363in the respective underlying section of the housing20there. In this way, a firm connection between the thus-formed anchoring section358and the actual housing20of the strength module1can be created. Mounting a corresponding attachment module2takes place as explained by other exemplary embodiments.

In the variant according toFIGS.103ato103d(contrary to exemplary embodiments described further above), the mentioned anchoring regions358aare designed longer than in the aforementioned exemplary embodiment and are not anchored for example by means of a clip or latch connection to an assembly section362to the outer surface of the housing20of the strength module1; instead they are designed that long and provided for example with a recess368, into which a section or a projecting anchoring section engages, which is ultimately centrically connected to the housing20and/or the rotation shaft, and so on. The anchoring section358can thus be braced directly by the housing and/or the shaft, particularly when one or more flywheels are to be held by it in a free-running manner. The anchoring section358with the protruding anchoring regions358awould thus also act as a sort of housing frame.

Instead of the exposed flywheel weights13shown in the figures, a corresponding housing—as in the other exemplary embodiments—could be used with a corresponding belt opening in precisely the same way, and simultaneously have the corresponding attachment mechanism, as is shown byFIGS.103ato103d.

The variant according toFIGS.103.1ato103.1dexhibits another variation of the exemplary embodiment of a training device without an outer housing, wherein the coupling358for mounting to a solid support is placed on a fork-like structure outside of the flywheels.

Finally, contrary to the aforementionedFIGS.103.1ato103.1d, another variant is shown according toFIGS.103.2ato103.2d, in which the strength module is implemented without a housing, wherein however instead of a fork-like support structure externally encompassing the two flywheel disks, a support structure is now shown that internally carries the flywheel weights that are offset axially along the shaft12, with the flywheel disks thus being fully visible from the outside. As another example, this variant-which may also be implemented in other exemplary embodiments-provides that only one rearward rigid anchoring section is connected to the inner support structure to thus bring the module in contact with a pole, for example, to which said module can be attached using an encircling belt, which can be passed through the shown slit-shaped opening9.2in the anchoring section369.

The variant according toFIGS.104ato104eshows a modification with respect to the preceding exemplary embodiments102ato102dto the extent that the anchoring regions358aare simultaneously also provided with corresponding contact faces while forming an attachment module2.

The strength module1is held here by attaching a corresponding stationary component, albeit not in a pivot axis running perpendicular to the axis of rotation in this case.

Lastly, a few preferred and/or critical aspects of the invention shall be summarized once more.

A strength machine according to the invention preferably has the following features, for example, individually and/or in combination with one or another additional feature or with all other features:

A shaft12, which is seated on a housing20or on a housing frame141, wherein this shaft may also be seated on the so-called strap guide144, a so-called inner support structure145and/or the so-called spacer-strap guide150.

At least one (or more) rotating flywheel weights13, which are mounted on the shaft12and are secured against radial slippage using a spring or a ball14or a cylindrical pin, or only by axial pressure, exerted by tightening a screw such as18or98.

A flexible pulling element3which is attached to the shaft12, so that by exerting a tangential pulling force (first on the pulling element3wrapped around the shaft12), the pulling element3unwinds and then winds up again (on the shaft12) by the inertial force of the shaft and the disk13mounted on the shaft12.

The Strength Module

The housing can be constructed in the following variants, for example (most clearly depicted inFIGS.99to104and described previously):

Having a shaft12and, for example, two flywheel weights mounted on the shaft and a pulling element between the disks, which are preferably mounted directly on the shaft. A flywheel weight3can also be seated and/or mounted here on one side of the shaft.

The pulling element3is preferably directly attached to the shaft12or by means of compression springs, as described and/or depicted inFIGS.10ato11d.

As depicted inFIGS.5to7and/or inFIGS.17to20, the housing consists preferably of two identical half-housings20.2. The flywheel weights13are placed in the direct vicinity (possibly separated only with one disk) of the pulling element and the bearings16are placed outside of the flywheel weights13.

The attachment of the pulling element to a reel, preferably a reel97, which is in turn firmly mounted to the shaft12.

The attachment of the pulling element3to the grip4, preferably using a coupling as depicted inFIGS.87to89.

A housing as depicted and described inFIG.38or39, wherein the bearing16(preferably symmetrical) is in the vicinity of the reel95or97. In this case, the flywheel weight(s) is/are placed outside of the bearings16. The strength module is closed using lids20.1(e.g., housing halves).

The housing20has one or more recesses10or other couplings, which enable the device to be preferably attachable directly to a support46.

The housing has a hollow cylindrical recess (various polygonal profiles also possible), such as inside a preferably cylindrical region (58), which ensures that the device can be attached preferably directly to a cylindrical pole, as depicted inFIGS.40and41.

A strength machine1wherein the housing (20or also in another design for example by means of a housing frame141) is secured to a support46for example using an attachment module2and a “pin”6together, so that they jointly form a hinge coupling.

A housing as depicted and described inFIGS.70to73, which basically has a hollow cylindrical coupling inside a region58as well as an adapter, for example corresponding to the adapter113.

A strength machine1which has an enlarged (approx.) 90° opening24in the housing, which serves as an exit for the pulling element3.

A strength machine1wherein there is provided a slide guide7for the pulling element3in the housing20along the opening24.

A strength machine1is provided with a guide cover102(as shown for example inFIGS.56to61) which encircles the opening24. The functionality of this cover may be designed as a fixed component of the housing.

For the pulling element3, there may be mounted on the housing opening24a guide7, by means of which the pulling element3is guided through a profile opening (or through two elastically mounted rollers).

The aforementioned guide may have a suspension, which generates a tendency for the pulling element3in such a way that the pulling element3always remains oriented in the middle or perpendicular to it.

A strength machine1having covers8placed laterally on the housing20(as repeatedly depicted and described).

A strength machine whose flywheel weight13forms a multi-chambered hollow body having a closed or closable hollow space, which can be filled as needed with various liquid and/or solid or viscous media, for example with a liquid, a granulate-like composition, such as sand, gravel, metal particles, and so on. Such a flywheel weight13, designed as a hollow body, can be refilled again at any time or emptied again after use.

Furthermore, multiple “sensors” may be provided on the strength machine, as was described.

Lastly, the device such as1can be mounted to various accessory parts, and/or various accessory parts can be added, in particular attached or mounted, to the strength machine1, or can operate in a corresponding functional connection with the strength machine1.

Lastly, the device according to the invention may also have a (safety) brake as described.

Attachment Modules

The attachment modules may also be designed in diverse ways as outlined in the invention. They may, for example, have the following features individually or in combination with another feature:

the module2(primarily as depicted and described inFIGS.13to16) may be used with a preferably hinge-like coupling; the module2can be used here for attaching other devices or objects (for example, also used for a vibration device, which comprises an eccentric motor axis having massage belts). Furthermore, an attachment adapter85and/or109can also be used.

A universal attachment module109can, as described and depicted, be used, particularly as depicted and discussed inFIGS.62to66. Without the holes111provided there and without the tapered portions110described there, it may be used for example with an attachment adapter for door frames.

The strength module may be housed in a shelf- and/or cabinet-like setup, in which it can also be attached, as shown for example inFIGS.29to32a.

Attachments

The strength module1is preferably attachable to a cylindrical and/or vertical support46, preferably using an attachment adapter/module; in addition, the strength module can be attached preferably using elastic straps, such as strap45for example, to a cylindrical support (as shown for example inFIGS.25to28).the attachment of the strength module1(etc.) can be mounted to a wall, for example using a mounting adapter for door frames or for example a universal attachment module109to or on a support99for example, or be designed together with it;as shown inFIGS.42to46and67to69, the attachment of the strength module1can be screwed firmly to a support (wall, etc.) or be mounted temporarily to it, namely for example using “attachment clamps” of all types, as described and shown for example inFIGS.47to50;furthermore, the attachment of a strength module1may also be performed on a “crossbeam” which can slide upward or downward on two vertical pillars. A mirror or a monitor may be placed in the background between the pillars.
Hand Grip

The free end of the pulling element3is conventionally connected to a hand grip4so that the pulling element winds up on a mounted reel inside the hand grip by the tensile effect of a spring or unwinds by the exertion of a tensile force, which results in a length adjustment of the pulling element (as with a “dog leash”). Securing the adjusted length will take place by blocking the reel, or the direct blocking of the pulling element in the hand grip.

An ergonomically constructed hand grip may be constructed as shown in the depictedFIGS.21,22and87to89.

Case

A case, as depicted and described inFIGS.31and32, can preferably be used to accommodate inside of it the strength module according to the invention; the hand grip of the strength module can project out of the case when the case is closed and serve as a unique carrying handle for the entire unit consisting of case and strength module.

Illumination, Sensors,

The strength module housing according to the invention and/or the described individual components of the strength module may also have integrated lighting means which shine and/or illuminate at least parts of the device itself or which are provided preferably with light-conducting plastic materials; preferably electroluminescent materials can be considered, i.e., particularly plastic materials and/or films, which produce light effects when using daylight-light sources (in other words having daylight frequency) or which are correspondingly colored or are provided with different colors. The intensity of light and/or the colors can preferably be individually adjustable and/or pre-selectable here;the device according to the invention may preferably comprise a microprocessor, including associated hardware, software as well as external elements (which may be installed), with which for example the mass moment of inertia can be adjusted depending on the body weight or training model; likewise, with these, one can also automatically or interactively control the lighting and all other electrical and electronic processes;the device according to the invention can preferably also be provided with loudspeakers, sensors, rechargeable energy storage cells, etc., which may be installed for example in the housing or in the lid and/or the cover8;the strength machine1according to the invention preferably comprises a combination of the actual device along with the housing and/or shaft and/or a pulling element3and/or a hand grip4and/or an attachment module2and/or all accessory parts mentioned and/or described in the present application; preferably, the device according to the invention may be fitted/provided with all precedingly described “sensors” individually or in any combination.
Electric Generator

A device according to the invention preferably has between the rotating shaft12(or a rotating part of the assembly) and a fixed part, such as a housing20, an electric generator, which is correspondingly installed, as is shown for example inFIG.38orFIG.74and described in this context.pursuant to a variant, a device according to the invention preferably comprises a shaft12having a flywheel13, not oscillating like a “yo-yo” but drivable with a continual rotating motion, which can be compared to the drive wheel of a bicycle, as is shown and described in particular in connection withFIGS.38and74;the device according to the invention can preferably be designed as a training device and an electric generator, as depicted and shown inFIGS.33to37;
Accessories

The device according to the invention may be used preferably with the following accessories, which may be mounted or are mountable on the device according to the invention: current output terminal, graphics monitor (TFT, LED, etc.), radio receiver, TV receiver, audio loudspeaker, audio amplifier, the device according to the invention can thereby be provided with one or more of the “accessory parts” described above.

Strength Wraps (Body Wraps)

Preferably, strength wraps may be provided or used for applying a force to the body (as described above). These wraps may also be used in connection with other devices (such as “vibration devices”); The design of the strength machine is such that the training force is exerted via a strength wrap, which is connected directly to the pulling element or via a coupling.

The (flexible) strength wraps are constructed, congruent with various body parts or combinations of multiple body parts, out of flexible materials and material combinations and are preferably attached to the body using Velcro fasteners. On the strength wrap, a scaled surface may be attached where users can follow their progress, e.g., for weight loss. The strength wraps may be warmed up preferably with built-in/sewn-in current-conducting textiles. Vibration elements, such as motors having weights mounted eccentrically on the rotor or current-conducting electrodes for stimulation current therapy (which activate the muscles by current pulses) or stimulation current training, can be attached in the strength wraps. The current can originate from built-in rechargeable energy storage cells or batteries, or from attached power lines.

The strength wraps can also be coated with waterproof layers or applied “films.” In this way, the body can be made to sweat in the region in question more quickly.

A device according to one of the claims or out of combinations of the previous claims, wherein it is operated or provided with the “strength wraps” mentioned and/or described in this patent.

The strength machine according to the invention is constructed in a modular manner and can comprise the following individual modules (which also have inventive features when taken by themselves and can generally be used together with other components or other devices):Strength module with or without housingPulling element, fixed on a supported shaftSpecial grip coupling for attaching the pulling element to a hand grip or a body wrapA special hand grip as describedAnchoring coupling, placed in the direction opposite the force application on a special structure with a supported shaft12and flywheels13and358,363,92, etc., as depicted inFIG.103to103.2or directly on the housing, such as9.2,358or363, as shown inFIGS.99to102and104Anchoring adaptersBody wrapsSpecial caseElectric generator

Lastly, the most critical components of the device according to the invention are listed once again individually, wherein all or any parts of these components are suited for a promising and advantageous implementation of the invention. However, these modules or components mentioned below also have, when taken by themselves, innovative details, which when taken by themselves offer significant advantages.

The following individual aspects, parts and/or modules for example are thereby involved:

A strength module:with or without a housingwith a supported shaft such as12and one or more flywheelswith an exit opening for the pulling element,with an anchoring region placed in the opposite direction to the exit opening, with the ability to place various anchoring couplings there

An anchoring coupling (anchoring element):with the ability to attach the strength module in a vertically pivotable or fixed manner to a stable (in the hands) or stationary supportwhich is mounted on a fork-like structure, namely between the flywheels and/or outside of the flywheels (FIGS.103,103.1and103.2)which is mounted directly on the housing, e.g., in the form of a preferably elongated recess9.2or for example in the form of a (bayonet-like) recess363(seeFIGS.99to102and104);which is mounted on a rearward, cylindrical anchoring section358, on a housing or directly on a fork-like or fork-shaped support structurethe anchoring type of the strength module may be pivotable/hinge-like or rigid (in other words, fixed) (as depicted and described inFIG.103.2orFIG.24);

A certain housing type:Simply constructed, preferably of two identical, rigidly attached half-housing parts such as20, depicted inFIGS.18to20constructed based on a special, fork-like inner structure as depicted inFIGS.103to103.2, with fixed (not depicted) or pivotable outer walls such as141, as depicted for example inFIGS.91to94with non-transparent or transparent wallswith modularly constructed walls like141+142inFIG.91

A multifunctional hand grip also usable on other deviceswith a conventional or innovative COUPLINGwith conventional orinnovative ergonomics, for one or two handsmay be constructed in a compact manner, as inFIG.22for example, or a modular manner, as inFIG.23for examplea novel, ergonomic hand grip4.1as depicted inFIGS.23.1aand23.1b, which offers the ability to connect it, in the region of the middle arc/central arc44, using “ring-shaped coupling,” such as a ring, carabiner, etc. (not depicted) to a pulling element, such as3, in a permanent or detachable manner.a novel ergonomic hand grip having an integrated coupling, as described before and depicted inFIGS.21to23

Strap coupling:implementable with conventional solution, e.g., using a carabiner, etc.having a convenient attachment which is in itself inventive, as inFIGS.87to89for examplehaving novel ergonomics and having an additional convenient attachment as illustrated inFIG.21having novel ergonomics, a convenient attachment and an advantageous reel system as shown inFIG.22;

Shaft type:a shaft12having a simple attachment of the pulling element using a pina shaft12.1, which comprises an attachment having integrated damping using two axially placed springs,a shaft, which is provided with a wedge-shaped recess and a device for securing the pulling element;

The shaft bearing:in various positions with respect to the flywheels13and the housing walls or the inner structure

Pulling element:strap-likecord-likeV-belt, chains, etc

Anchoring adaptersfor pole-like supportsto hold the strength module in the hands as in4aand4bfor door frames or wall endsfor walls

The casewherein the hand grip of the device serves as a carrying handle for the device packed in the case;wherein the opened case can also be converted into a standing base for training.

Additional innovations:A novel attachment adapter, like109.1, described inFIG.50.1ato50.1bA novel connection between pulling element3and shaft12.1, having a damping/anti-shock effect at the dead pointA novel connection capability between strap end and shaft12.1, as described inFIGS.10.2to10.4Novel attachment wedge, which is injection-molded in the original mold as a “flat part” and then folded, as depicted inFIGS.10.2to10.4Novel attachment adapter2.1, as depicted inFIGS.105ato105g, which basically functions like the adapters2, with the difference that the generating cylinder curves are round or circular instead of linear.Novel attachment adapter2.2, as depicted inFIGS.106ato106g, very similar to2.1, with the difference that the rear support edges AF are discontinuous in the middle.

LIST OF REFERENCE SIGNS

1Training device/strength module2Attachment module2.1Independent attachment modules; attachment2.2Attachment adapter like2.1, having a centrally discontinuous support edge AFAK Support edgesHR Hollow spaceGH Grip hook for attaching a hand grip as depicted inFIGS.21to23b. It may also contain a magnet or be magnetic. In this case, one or more magnets are mounted on the relevant hand grips. Such a hand grip can be affixed on all described housing-types mentioned in this document;3Pulling element (strap/belt, cord, etc.)3′ Belt end (or end of pulling element3)4Hand grip4Hand grip with integrated coupling4.1Simple hand grip without couplingF Weakened fold lines on the foldable wedge device81.15Coupling between3and46Pin=>hinge coupling between1and2Can be bent on the upper end, as inFIGS.27and28or straight, with coupling function, as inFIGS.90to947Guide for pulling element8Multifunctional cover with design element in/on this cover, sensors, loudspeakers, power storage units such as batteries, etc. can be attached9Recesses (top and bottom) for guiding a lashing belt or cord45, which is used for attaching the module2to a fixed support/base9.1Central recess for guiding a lashing belt45for attaching the module2to a stationary support. This recess can also be designed as an elongated hole-like (like9) recess (not depicted).9.2Central recess in the housing for guiding a lashing belt for the SECURE/direct attachment to a stationary support10Recess for attaching the training device directly to a fixed support/base4611Spirit level12Shaft, simple12.1Shaft for shock-damping system12a(seeFIG.7)13Flywheel weight14Ball or wedge as anti-slip coupling between12and1315Spacer16Ball bearing17Attachment disk18Screw19Magnet20Housing, including half-housing or housing-half20.1Lid housing or lid20.2Housing halves21Attachment element (screw) between the two housing halves22Rib (spring)23Groove24Opening for pulling element3guide into the housing2025Through-hole for the pulling element26Enlarged recess for the wedge attachment of the thickened end of the pulling element27Recess/groove for1428Threaded hole29Shaft with axial coupling30Recess for lashing belt/cord4531Through-hole (which results in a hinge joint, along with elements6and232Recess for spirit level, sensors, illumination element (LED), etc.33Support foot, outside34Support foot, inside (could be eliminated)35Recess (with round or other profile) as coupling element36Recesses as coupling elements37Through-hole or hole on the housing20(as inFIG.19) or on the anchoring section358. This together with the element6(pin) and for example 2 (adapter) forms a hinge joint. This “through-hole” may be a simple hole or a threaded hole or a bayonet, basically any type of coupling, where an “adapter” for attaching the strength module to a stable “hand grip” such as4aand4bor any other type of “adapter” can be attached.38Recess for attachment element2139Recess for ball bearing1640Side grips41Middle grip/central grip42Ergonomic recesses for index finger43Ergonomic recesses for middle finger44Middle arc/central arc45Lashing belt, lashing cord46Support/base (tree, mast, post, etc.); preferably, a vertical cylinder with round or polygonal or irregular cross-section.47Pad/adapter for mobile phone, tablet, laptop, books, mirror, etc.48Lamp, light emitter, as additional accessories49Support for attaching to a wall or the back side of a cabinet50Walls of a cabinet/box51Hole for attaching elements52Radial electric generator secured to the housing and driven via the shaft using an axial coupling2953The housing of5254Housing for a power storage unit/rechargeable energy storage cell55Hand grip having the same functionality as4, but constructed in a modular manner56Attachment module like2, having a different construction57Pin for attaching the pulling element into the recess2658“Cylindrical region,” which can also be extended “downward or upward”59Reel for winding up the pulling element360Window in the packaging to make the cover8with the logo visible61Case (including half-packaging)62aA case-half (half-packaging)62bOther case-half (other half-packaging)63The (preferably neodymium) magnets of a “rotor,” mounted on/instead of a flywheel weight1364The “coils” of a “stator” (of a generator), secured on the housing2065Special ball bearing, which can only rotate in one direction. It is rigid in the opposite direction and can transmit a torque!66Special reel67Attachment pulling element3on the reel6668Coil spring strip69Attachment spring strip68on the reel6670Attachment spring strip68on the fixed housing2071Tongue in the housing20for fixing68and as spacer for the special ball bearing72Special intermediate disks that are constructed of low-friction and temperature-resistant material (such as PTFE/Teflon)73Magnet holder74(Preferably neodymium) permanent magnets75Current output leads76Coupling at the end of a shaft1277Through-bolt78Central recess79Centering pin80Coupling teeth81Pin/wedge81.1Foldable wedge device for attaching the pulling element3in the wedge-shaped recess KA in the shaft12.281.2Wedge-shaped inner part on which the strap end wraps around. Serves to simplify the connection between shaft and strap end.KA Wedge-shaped recess in the shaft12.2BJ Bayonet-like couplings82Bar83Stopper84Fixing screw85Attachment adapter for door frames or wall ends86Lying surface87Attachment base88Holding mount89Door frame90Attachment clamp (or any other attachment variant, for example with a thread, etc.)91Wound-up pulling element92Reel93Pipe or bar94One-way freewheel bearing (such as a “sprag-clutch bearing”). The bearing runs freely in one direction and can transmit a torque in the other direction.95Reel, is supported on94and on the coil spring96, which is attached in the center on the housing20.96Coil spring97Reel for winding up pulling element398Screw nut99Support/board, etc.100Screw holes101Attachment adapter102Guide cover103Guide pins104Attachment elements (standard=screws, etc. but preferably neodymium magnets)105Guide walls (but also have a safety function, in which finger access to the rotating flywheel weights13is made impossible).106Logo, lighting, etc.107Anti-slip material (foam, rubber, etc.)108Increased anti-slip region109Universal attachment module for mounting the strength module1as illustrated inFIGS.67to69,109.1Novel attachment adapter for door frames or wall ends109.2Support foot, which is possibly provided with a damping and/or anti-slip insert in the contact region with the support89110Tapering111Attachment holes112Masking cover113Covering plug with coupling elements114Thermo- and friction-resistant disks (made of PTFE/Teflon or similar material) and forms the screw18115Spacer tube between flywheel weight13and ball bearing16116Wall adapter117Wall adapter end piece118Holes119Rail (recess)120Recess as coupling for smartphone adapter121Adapter for mobile communications device (including smartphone), tablet, etc.—adapter122Coupling part (also tubular)123Bracket (also referred to as rear bracket)123′ Rear wall of the bracket123123aFront side of the bracket123123bRear side of the bracket123124Base bracket124aUpward-projecting edge on the base bracket124124bMobile communications device, smartphone, tablet or similar125Recess126Rotatable adapter127Coupling part for2128Coupling wrap or coupling outer wrap and/or coupling outer casing128aArrow128bInner front side of the coupling outer sleeve129Stopper or wedge129aOuter surface of the stopper129130Coupling inner body (which has an outer contact surface, which is form-congruent with the inner surface of the coupling outer sleeve; the coupling inner body can thereby be designed in a flat, cylindrical, wedge-shaped or conical manner)130aOuter contact surface on the inner element130130bInner recess in the element130130cFront side on inner element130131Guide (above inner contact surface on the coupling outer wrap128in interaction with the outer contact surface and coupling on the inner element130)132Screw/bolt (can also be absent) and fixed129on128A ClearanceAR SpaceF Pulling directionIG Inner fork, placed BETWEEN the flywheel weights13, fixed on the shaft12or12.1and comprises the pulling element3133Guides for3134Through-hole for3135Compression spring140Lid141Housing frame142Housing side wall-transparent or opaque—with individual logo, etc.143Storage space144Strap guide144aStrap guide sections145Inner support structure, which forms an inner fork IG as inFIG.103.1c146Hinge for lid140147Base inner structure148Spacer for141149Coupling150Spacer, strap guide151Magnet coupling or magnetic coupling, which implements the connection between the cover8152Hinge for housing frame141153Opening for pulling element3154Logo holding mount155Inner cabinet156Closable cabinet door157Outer cabinet can be constructed as removable module for accessories, such as water bottle, loudspeaker, etc.158Cover, outer cabinet200Strength wrap201Body wrap202Overlap203Velcro fastener204Connecting wrap/connecting element205Body206Coupling207Lateral couplings210Inner housing211Reinforcing element, which is attached inside the opened hard plates212.In the middle, the211, in parallel with the hinges of the case, each have one through-hole, into which the strength module1is mounted using a bar6.Short, rigid, non-rotating adapter357Rearward anchoring section358358aAnchoring region360Attachment straps/lashing belts (also labeled45)362Mounting section/anchoring region in the form of a bayonet coupling or other type of coupling363Threaded hole368Recess369Rearward, rigid anchoring sectionK Coupling=hole or threaded hole, bayonet, etc., for adapters, hand grips such as4a,4b, multimedia, etc.401Rail or profile403Profiling or groove405Side surface of the rail or the profile401409Adapter411Connection possibility415Holding body/rearward anchoring section such as358