Foot plate device for a training machine

Abstract

A foot plate device for a training machine ( 1 ) for strength training and rehabilitation includes a frame, a user seat ( 46 ), foot plate element ( 2 ) pivotably supported by the frame, a weight package element ( 4 ) in which a pre-determined number of weights in a weight stack ( 8 ) can be selected and be lifted and lowered, alternatively, and connection element ( 26, 28, 40 ) which are connected to the foot plate element and the weight package element and by element of which the selected pre-determined number weights can be lifted and lowered, the foot plate element ( 2 ) having a foot receiving plate ( 18 ) and two side members ( 19, 20 ) at each lateral side of the plate and directed away from the plate towards the seat and the foot plate element ( 2 ) being supported at pivot points ( 30, 31 ) provided on the side members.

1 . A foot plate device for a training machine ( 1 ), especially a leg press, for strengthen training and rehabilitation comprising
 a frame ( 5 ,  6 ,  9 ,  10 ,  11 ,  12 ,  13 ,  14 ,  15 ,  15   a  and  15   b ),   a user seat ( 46 ) adjustably attached to said frame,   foot plate means ( 2 ) pivotably supported by said frame and arranged to be moved backwards and forwards,   a weight package means ( 4 ) in which a pre-determined number of weights in a weight stack ( 8 ) can be selected and be lifted and lowered, alternatively, and   connection means ( 26 ,  28 ,  40 ) which are connected to said foot plate means and said weight package means and by means of which said selected pre-determined number weights can be lifted and lowered, whereby said pre-determined number of weights are lifted in a continuous movement by means of a first user intended powered force against said foot plate means and said pre-determined number of weights are lowered by means of a second user intended powered force against said foot plate means, characterised in that said foot plate means ( 2 ) has a foot receiving portion ( 18 ) and two to said foot receiving portion connected side members ( 19 ,  20 ) arranged at each lateral side of said foot receiving portion and directed away from the foot receiving portion towards the seat and in that said foot receiving portion is supported at pivot points ( 30 ,  31 ) provided on said side members at a distance from said plate towards said seat.   
   
   
       2 . A foot plate device according to  claim 1 , characterised in that said side members consist of arms or flanges ( 19 ,  20 ) and in that said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) has a side with planar feet receiving sections. 
   
   
       3 . A foot plate device according to  claim 1 , characterised in that said pivot points ( 30 ,  31 ) are provided at each end of said side members ( 19 ,  20 ) faced from said foot receiving portion ( 18 ). 
   
   
       4 . A foot plate device according to  claim 1 , characterised in that said foot plate means ( 2 ) is supported by means of a support means ( 21 ) which preferably is substantially Y-formed and which is pivotably attached to the frame. 
   
   
       5 . A foot plate device according to  claim 4 , characterised in that, said support means has two arms ( 32 ,  33 ), each pivotably attached at said pivot points ( 30 ,  31 ) to either of said two side members ( 19 ,  20 ) at each side of said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) and at a predetermined distance away from said foot receiving portion. 
   
   
       6 . A foot plate device according to  claim 4 , characterised in that said support means ( 21 ) is pivotably attached by means of pivot means ( 22 ,  22   a,    23 ) at the lower part of said machine frame. 
   
   
       7 . A foot plate device according to  claim 4 , characterised in that at least one damper means ( 43 ) is pivotably attached between said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) and said support means ( 21 ). 
   
   
       8 . A foot plate device according to  claim 1 , characterised in that said connection means ( 26 ,  40 ) comprises non-elastic wires or belts ( 26 ,  40 ), preferably made by the material Kevlar®, which are able to transmit the force exerted on said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) to said pre-determined selected number of weights of said weight stack ( 8 ). 
   
   
       9 . A foot plate device according to  claim 1 , characterised in that said connection means ( 26 ) is connected directly to said support means ( 21 ) a pre-determined distance above said pivot means ( 22 ,  22   a,    23 ) of the support means ( 21 ). 
   
   
       10 . A foot plate device according to  claim 1 , characterised in that said connection means ( 26 ) is lead around a pulley ( 24 ) provided on said support means ( 21 ) a pre-determined distance above the pivot means ( 22 ,  22   a,    23 ) of said support means and is thereafter attached to the machine frame. 
   
   
       11 . A foot plate device according to  claim 2 , characterised in that said pivot points ( 30 ,  31 ) are provided at each end of said side members ( 19 ,  20 ) faced from said foot receiving portion ( 18 ). 
   
   
       12 . A foot plate device according to  claim 2 , characterised in that said foot plate means ( 2 ) is supported by means of a support means ( 21 ) which preferably is substantially Y-formed and which is pivotably attached to the frame. 
   
   
       13 . A foot plate device according to  claim 3 , characterised in that said foot plate means ( 2 ) is supported by means of a support means ( 21 ) which preferably is substantially Y-formed and which is pivotably attached to the frame. 
   
   
       14 . A foot plate device according to  claim 5 , characterised in that at least one damper means ( 43 ) is pivotably attached between said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) and said support means ( 21 ). 
   
   
       15 . A foot plate device according to  claim 6 , characterised in that at least one damper means ( 43 ) is pivotably attached between said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) and said support means ( 21 ). 
   
   
       16 . A foot plate device according to  claim 2 , characterised in that said connection means ( 26 ,  40 ) comprises non-elastic wires or belts ( 26 ,  40 ), preferably made by the material Kevlar®, which are able to transmit the force exerted on said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) to said pre-determined selected number of weights of said weight stack ( 8 ). 
   
   
       17 . A foot plate device according to  claim 3 , characterised in that said connection means ( 26 ,  40 ) comprises non-elastic wires or belts ( 26 ,  40 ), preferably made by the material Kevlar®, which are able to transmit the force exerted on said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) to said pre-determined selected number of weights of said weight stack ( 8 ). 
   
   
       18 . A foot plate device according to  claim 4 , characterised in that said connection means ( 26 ,  40 ) comprises non-elastic wires or belts ( 26 ,  40 ), preferably made by the material Kevlar®, which are able to transmit the force exerted on said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) to said pre-determined selected number of weights of said weight stack ( 8 ). 
   
   
       19 . A foot plate device according to  claim 5 , characterised in that said connection means ( 26 ,  40 ) comprises non-elastic wires or belts ( 26 ,  40 ), preferably made by the material Kevlar®, which are able to transmit the force exerted on said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) to said pre-determined selected number of weights of said weight stack ( 8 ). 
   
   
       20 . A foot plate device according to  claim 6 , characterised in that said connection means ( 26 ,  40 ) comprises non-elastic wires or belts ( 26 ,  40 ), preferably made by the material Kevlar®, which are able to transmit the force exerted on said foot receiving portion ( 18 ) to said pre-determined selected number of weights of said weight stack ( 8 ).