Eccentric exercise training device

Abstract

The eccentric exercise training device includes a housing that supports a floating platform and encapsulates a motor and mechanisms for driving the platform. The platform is positioned to allow easy access. An oval-configured handrail partially surrounds the platform and is provided with multiple user positions, which are each equipped with operational controls. The floating platform tilts in movements that mimic the eccentric muscle movements encountered when skiing, landing from a jump or run, walking down stairs, etc. The platform is provided with markings to assist in locating a user's preferred, most comfortable stance. A centrally positioned display panel includes user-friendly programming and LCD readouts, and such electronic adjuncts as WiFi and USB ports.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An eccentric exercise training device, comprising:
 a housing having a front end;   a floating platform mounted to the housing for eccentric movement thereon;   a motor and drive assembly for driving the floating platform, the motor and drive assembly being disposed at the front end of the housing;   a handrail mounted to the housing and partially surrounding the platform; and   a plurality of control pads for controlling movement of the platform, the control pads being mounted on the handrail.   
     
     
         2 . The eccentric exercise training device according to  claim 1 , wherein said handrail is formed in a U-shaped, aerodynamic configuration having a closed forward end and an open rear end. 
     
     
         3 . The eccentric exercise training device according to  claim 1 , wherein said handrail has a central forward area, a left side area and a right side area, each of the areas having a corresponding one of the control pads mounted therein. 
     
     
         4 . The eccentric exercise training device according to  claim 1 , wherein said motor and drive assembly is enclosed in said housing. 
     
     
         5 . The eccentric exercise training device according to  claim 1 , wherein said platform has an upper surface, the training device further comprising indicia disposed on the upper surface to indicate proper foot placement for a user. 
     
     
         6 . An eccentric exercise training device, comprising:
 a housing having a front end;   a floating platform mounted to the housing for eccentric movement thereon;   a motor and drive assembly for driving the floating platform, the motor and drive assembly being enclosed in the housing and disposed at the front end of the housing;   a handrail mounted to the housing and partially surrounding the platform, the handrail being formed in a U-shaped, aerodynamic configuration and having a closed forward end and an open rear end; and   a plurality of control pads for controlling movement of the platform, the control pads being mounted on the handrail.   
     
     
         7 . The eccentric exercise training device according to  claim 6 , wherein said handrail has a central forward area, a left side area and a right side area, each of the areas having a corresponding one of the control pads mounted therein. 
     
     
         8 . The eccentric exercise training device according to  claim 7 , wherein the control pad disposed in the central forward area includes a display panel. 
     
     
         9 . The eccentric exercise training device according to  claim 6 , wherein said platform has an upper surface, the training device further comprising indicia disposed on the upper surface to indicate proper foot placement for a user. 
     
     
         10 . An eccentric exercise training device, comprising:
 a housing having a front end;   a floating platform mounted to the housing for eccentric movement thereon, the platform having an upper surface and indicia disposed on the upper surface to indicate proper foot placement for a user;   a motor and drive assembly for driving the floating platform, the motor and drive assembly being encapsulated in the housing and disposed at the front end of the housing;   a handrail mounted to the housing and partially surrounding the platform, the handrail being formed in a U-shaped, aerodynamic configuration and having a closed forward end, an open rear end, a central forward area, a left side area and a right side area; and   a respective control pad disposed in each of the handrail areas for controlling movement of the platform, the control pads being mounted on the handrail.   
     
     
         11 . The eccentric exercise training device according to  claim 10  wherein the control pad disposed in the central forward area includes a display panel.