Exercise devices – Having specific electrical feature – Monitors exercise parameter
Patent
1999-09-30
2000-11-21
Richman, Glenn E.
Exercise devices
Having specific electrical feature
Monitors exercise parameter
482901, 482902, 482104, 7337901, A63R 2302
Patent
active
061495506
ABSTRACT:
A muscle strength testing and measuring apparatus contains a bar-like strength testing mechanism slidably placed over a pair of upright posts for adjustment of vertical position and allowing a variety of muscle groups to be tested by the user without any specialized knowledge. The apparatus can be used for physical training before and after exercise as well as for rehabilitation purposes. The position adjustment mechanism includes a jamming cylinder controlled by a link plate, which in turn can be activated by simple lifting or lowering the bar-like mechanism. Piezo-electric tensile sensors are placed in the middle portion of the mechanism to indicate the muscle force which signal is then transmitted to a display unit. Additional pull force strength testing units are placed over the same posts allowing also for adjustment of height position. A great number of configurations are described that can be achieved by easily switching the apparatus from one position to the next.
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Richman Glenn E.
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