Vertical movement vibrating exercise and wellness platform

Abstract

One example embodiment includes a system for allowing a user to exercise. The system includes a platform, where the platform is configured to support a user during an exercise routine. The system also includes vibration means, where the vibration means moves the platform up and down during the exercise routine.

1 . A system for allowing a user to exercise, the system comprising:
 a platform, wherein the platform is configured to support a user during an exercise routine; and   vibration means, wherein the vibration means moves the platform up and down during the exercise routine.   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the platform includes a window wherein the window is substantially transparent. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the window is located near the center of the platform. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the window is shaped as a logo. 
     
     
         5 . A system for allowing a user to exercise, the system comprising:
 a base plate, wherein the base plate includes:
 one or more feet for supporting the base plate; 
   a motor, wherein the motor is:
 attached to the base plate; and 
 configured to convert electrical energy to rotational motion; 
   a drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft is rotated by the motor;   a linkage system, wherein the linkage system is:
 connected to the drive shaft; and 
 configured to convert the rotational motion of the drive shaft to reciprocating vertical linear motion; 
   a platform, wherein the platform is:
 attached to the linkage system; and 
 configured to support a user during an exercise routine; 
   a control module, wherein the control module controls the speed of the motor; and   a display, wherein the display is configured to show the current settings to a user.   
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 5 , wherein the linkage system includes a shaft connector, wherein the shaft connector:
 is attached to the drive shaft; and   rotates relative to the linkage system.   
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the linkage system includes:
 a rod, wherein a portion of the rod is moved up and down by the shaft connector.   
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the linkage system further includes:
 a support, wherein the support is attached to the base plate; and   is attached to the rod, wherein the rod is configured to rotate about the attachment point relative to the support.   
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 8 , wherein the linkage system further includes:
 a platform support, wherein the platform support is:
 attached to the rod; and 
 attached to the platform. 
   
     
     
         10 . The system of  claim 9 , wherein:
 the shaft connection is attached to a first portion of the rod on a first side of the attachment point between the support and the rod; and   the platform support is attached to a second portion of the rod on a second side of the attachment point between the support and the rod;   movement of the first portion in a first direction by the shaft connector results in movement of the second portion in a second direction; and   the first direction is opposite the second direction.   
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 5  further comprising a bearing system, wherein the bearing system is configured to support the drive shaft relative to the base plate. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 5  further comprising a remote control, wherein the remote control allows a user to change one or more settings controlled by the control module. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 5  further comprising one or more wheels, wherein the one or more wheels are configured to support at least a portion of the exercise system when being moved by a user. 
     
     
         14 . A system for allowing a user to exercise, the system comprising:
 a base plate, wherein the base plate includes:
 one or more feet for supporting the base plate; 
   a housing, wherein the housing encloses at least a portion of the system;   a motor, wherein the motor is:
 attached to the base plate; and 
 configured to convert electrical energy to rotational motion; 
   a drive shaft, wherein the drive shaft is rotated by the motor;   a bearing system, wherein the bearing system is configured to support the drive shaft relative to the base plate;   a linkage system, wherein the linkage system is:
 attached to the base plate; 
 connected to the drive shaft; and 
 configured to convert the rotational motion of the drive shaft to reciprocating linear motion; 
   a platform, wherein the platform:
 is attached to the linkage system; 
 is configured to support a user during an exercise routine; and 
 includes at least a portion that is substantially transparent; 
   a control module, wherein the control module controls:
 the speed of the motor; and 
 the amplitude of the reciprocating linear motions; 
   wherein the speed of the motor controls the frequency of the reciprocating linear motion;   a control panel, wherein the control panel allows a user to change one or more settings controlled by the control module; and   a display, wherein the display is configured to show the current settings to a user.   
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14  further comprising a performance illuminator, wherein the performance illuminator is configured to turn on and off a light with a frequency that matches the frequency of the reciprocating linear motion. 
     
     
         16 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the display is located within the housing. 
     
     
         17 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the display is visible through the portion of the platform that is substantially transparent. 
     
     
         18 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the position of the one or more feet are adjustable relative to the base plate. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 18 , wherein the one or more feet are attached to the base plate using a threaded connector. 
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the threaded connector includes one of:
 a screw; or   a bolt.