Title:
後部配置の運動誘導装置と無摩擦結合装置を備えた振動装置および荷重補償および波形制御する方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JP2011512168
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
A whole body vibration apparatus 100 with the motion inducing device 110 positioned other than under the vibrating platform 194 so that the vibrating platform 194 may be located close to the ground. Dual rocker shafts 178 journalled to reciprocate in a rotationally reciprocating motion, convert the linear motion of the rear-positioned motion inducing device 110 to vertical motion of the vibrating platform 194. A coupling mechanism constituted by a linkage 172, 174, 178 connects the motion inducing device 110 to the vibrating platform 194. The linkage employs deformable couplings 172, 174 and frictionless bearings to reduce unwanted rattle and wear and to remove the need for maintenance. A compensating device 140 adjusts for the weight of the user so that the motion inducing device 110 has all its useful output employed to vibrate the platform 194 as opposed to supporting the user's weight. In addition to altering frequency and amplitude, a method for user selection of different waveforms is provided to achieve a variety of treatment benefits.
Inventors:
Hewittson, Andrew Mark
Application Number:
JP2010531345A
Publication Date:
April 21, 2011
Filing Date:
October 22, 2008
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Hewittson, Andrew Mark
International Classes:
A61H1/00; B06B1/14
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Asamura patent office
Hideto Asamura
Hajime Asamura
Toru Mori
Yutaka Yoshida
Katsunori Shirae
Tadashi Tanaka
Ken Kanai
Hiroyuki Hashimoto
Hideto Asamura
Hajime Asamura
Toru Mori
Yutaka Yoshida
Katsunori Shirae
Tadashi Tanaka
Ken Kanai
Hiroyuki Hashimoto