EP0002188A1 - Treadmill for the therapy and rehabilitation of persons hampered in walking - Google Patents

Treadmill for the therapy and rehabilitation of persons hampered in walking Download PDF

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EP0002188A1
EP0002188A1 EP78101202A EP78101202A EP0002188A1 EP 0002188 A1 EP0002188 A1 EP 0002188A1 EP 78101202 A EP78101202 A EP 78101202A EP 78101202 A EP78101202 A EP 78101202A EP 0002188 A1 EP0002188 A1 EP 0002188A1
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  • the invention relates to a treadmill device for therapy and rehabilitation of handicapped people with an endless circulating belt driven around front and rear deflection rollers and a railing consisting of vertical posts and connected with them, essentially horizontal bars, which is supported on the device frame.
  • Treadmills are recognized devices for general body training, in particular the cardiovascular performance can be improved, which reduces the susceptibility to diseases of the cardiovascular system.
  • a treadmill device with the technical features contained in the preamble of claim 1, but which is not intended for the disabled, is already known from DE-OS 2 503 118.
  • the railing consists of four railing posts arranged in the corners of the frame, the upper ends of which are connected by means of three horizontal bars so that two horizontal bars run parallel to one another, which are cut by a front horizontal bar which marks the front end of the treadmill device.
  • the railing posts are supported on the device frame and support the horizontal railing rods.
  • Such a treadmill is an extremely valuable means for physical exercise and for increasing the performance of the cardiovascular system.
  • Physical activity on a treadmill device of the type mentioned would serve extremely handicapped or even leg amputees, since such disabled people generally suffer from lack of exercise.
  • the previously known treadmill devices are not suitable for use by the physically handicapped, because the known railing is not sufficient to provide sufficient protection against the risk of accidents and injuries.
  • the invention seeks to remedy this.
  • the invention as characterized in the claims, solves the problem of providing a treadmill device with safety devices so that the disabled. Use can be permitted, and facilities can also be provided which relieve and stabilize the weight of the handicapped to such an extent that the damaged musculoskeletal system can be used in a differentiated manner.
  • the advantages achieved by the invention are essentially to be seen in the fact that functional mobilization with simultaneous stabilization is possible even for the severely disabled.
  • the disabled person is protected from falls and can therefore concentrate on the movement of his lower limbs.
  • the strain on his musculoskeletal system can be dosed differently and the resulting reduction in pain and the lack of fear of accidents motivate the disabled to continue the therapy.
  • the treadmill device shown in the drawing is primarily used for the therapy and rehabilitation of the handicapped, but also for diagnostic examinations and for the ergometry of people who are not safe. It should be emphasized that the stabilization and protection devices for the handicapped can be adapted in particular to the respective body dimensions and to the respective therapy program or the like.
  • an endless belt 1 guided around front and rear deflection rollers can be set in motion, so that a person standing on the belt surface is caused to perform a walking or running movement in order to remain in place.
  • the treadmill and its deflection rollers are received in a device frame 2 so that essentially only the surface of the upper treadmill run is exposed.
  • On both sides of the available tread there are at least foot-wide treads that allow the handicapped to step off the moving treadmill with at least one foot.
  • one foot can be supported on a firm surface, so that depending on the sensitivity to joint pressure, more or less large parts of the body weight can be placed on this leg, which relieves the other leg that is still on the treadmill.
  • the vertical railing posts 3 are connected to one another with the aid of railing rods 4 which run essentially horizontally.
  • at least one railing rod 3 runs from the foremost left-hand railing post to the foremost right-hand railing post and is at least one railing rod 3 on each of the arranged on both sides of the treadmill in order to connect the left-hand and right-hand railing posts 3 to one another.
  • the railing rods mentioned above are shown as upper railing rods 4.
  • These upper railing rods 4 can be rigidly or adjustably connected to the railing posts 3.
  • each lower railing rod 4 'from the upper railing rod 4 can be adjusted independently in the vertical and horizontal directions, which is done with the aid of setting and locking devices 8, which are adjustable in height and arranged on at least 2 railing posts 3 on each side of the treadmill and the angled ends of the lower railing rods 4 'can be slidably received and fixed in such a way that the lower railing rods 4' can be approximated to a greater or lesser extent.
  • the setting and locking devices 8 are produced from two box profiles welded crosswise to one another, each of which has an inner diameter such that the railing posts 3 and lower railing rods 4 ′, which are preferably made of round material, are accommodated therein with slight play.
  • the devices 8 can be fixed to the railing posts 3 and the angled ends of the horizontal bars 4' can be fixed in the transverse box profiles of each setting and locking device 8.
  • the setting and locking devices 8 permit inclined positions of the lower railing rods 4 ', for example from the front to the rear in the direction of belt movement, and settings which differ from one another in parallel conditions, such as in the form of a funnel opening or closing from front to back. Ie at least one of the two lower railing rods 4 'can be pulled further out of the front setting and locking device 8 than from the rear, so that a widening passage between the two railing rods 4' is achieved.
  • the fact that on one side of the railing the one setting and locking device 8 is arranged higher or lower than the other setting and locking device on the same side results in the inclination of each lower railing rod 4 'already mentioned.
  • the setting and locking device can also be designed differently and can be provided, for example, with swivel joints. It is only important that the lower railing rods 4 'can be adjusted and locked independently of one another both in the vertical and in the horizontal direction in order to offer people of all sizes and widths sufficient security.
  • At least one axillary support 5, which can be adjusted in all directions, is provided with axially supported axillary pads 6.
  • two of these armpit supports 5 are provided, one to the left and one at the same height to the right of the treadmill.
  • the armpits are preferably seated on railing posts 3, in which they are rotatably mounted.
  • the armpit supports each have a multiply curved connecting tube between the upper end of the railing post 3 in question and the armpit cushion 6.
  • the connecting tube 13 is designed such that, depending on the extent of the pivoting in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the treadmill, a more or less narrow. There is space between the two armpit pads 6.
  • both the railing posts 3 and the railing rods 4 'and the armpit supports 5 can thus be adapted anthropometically to the respective patient.
  • a seat 9 which can be pivoted via the treadmill 1 can be made available to him.
  • This seat 9 is height adjustable and side adjustable so that it can take any position.
  • the seat 9 can be arranged displaceably and lockably on a slide rail extending parallel to the treadmill.
  • the seat 9 is adjustable in height, rotatable and fixable in any desired position.
  • the seat 9 can also be supported on the railing rods 4 or 4 '.
  • an inclined ramp 10 may be provided, provided the treadmill device is not so far embedded in the floor that the surface of the treadmill extends substantially level with the rest of the floor.
  • a flexible belt 12 can be provided on the railing 3, 4 or, as shown in the drawing, on the two axillary supports 5. This can be designed as a seat belt or back belt or as a combination of such belts and also allows a certain relief of the upper parts of the body.
  • This hanging system has suspension ropes that are longitudinally adjustable independently of each other.
  • This suspension device is able to absorb the weight of the patient so that the musculoskeletal system is not burdened by the weight of the body.
  • the suspension cables of the hanging system 16 can be connected to pulleys or other lifting devices. This also creates an extension effect of the lower extremities with sufficient relief by the device 15.
  • Devices for height adjustment of one or the other end of the treadmill can be provided in the device frame 2.
  • Such an adjustment device allows the surface of the treadmill to be inclined so that the patient can practice managing gradients or ascents.
  • slopes also relieve operated, inflammatory or stiffened Achilles tendons.
  • Leg guides that separate the legs in the longitudinal direction of the walking direction can be arranged on the frame in order to prevent the legs from crossing, for example when fitting prostheses.
  • the tread can be divided into different levels in the longitudinal direction be shared.
  • the belt speed and the height adjustment of the belt can be regulated automatically with the aid of a heart rate monitor.
  • the patient's pulse can be measured and compared with a predetermined pulse limit range, such as a maximum number of pulses or a minimum number of pulses. If the measured pulse of the patient approaches the specified limit value, the belt speed and / or belt inclination are adjusted accordingly automatically in order to protect the patient against excessive stress.

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1. Treadmill for the therapy and rehabilitation of persons hampered in walking, comprising a drivable endless running belt (1) extending around front and rear rollers and a safety frame consisting of vertical posts (3) and essentially horizontal rails (4, 4'), said safety frame resting on a housing (2) and said posts and rails being adjustable in the vertical direction, and comprising at least one shoulder support (5) adjustable in all directions, characterized in that upper rails (4) and lower rails (4') are provided, that said lower rails are adjustable vertically and horizontally independently of one another by means of adjusting and fixing means (8, 8') which are provided at the posts (3), and that said shoulder supports (5) are provided with rotatably mounted supporting pads (6).

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Die Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Laufbandvorrichtung für Therapie und Rehabilitation von Gehbehinderten mit einem um vordere und hintere Umlenkrollen geführten, antreibbaren endlosen Umlaufband und einem aus senkrechten Pfosten und mit diesen verbundenen, im wesentlichen horizontalen Stangen bestehenden Geländer, welches sich auf dem Geräterahmen abstützt.The invention relates to a treadmill device for therapy and rehabilitation of handicapped people with an endless circulating belt driven around front and rear deflection rollers and a railing consisting of vertical posts and connected with them, essentially horizontal bars, which is supported on the device frame.

Laufbänder sind anerkannte Vorrichtungen für ein allgemeines Körpertraining, wobei insbesondere die Herz-Kreislauf-Leistungsfähigkeit verbesserbar ist, was die Anfälligkeit gegen Erkrankungen des Herz-Kreislaufsystems vermindert.Treadmills are recognized devices for general body training, in particular the cardiovascular performance can be improved, which reduces the susceptibility to diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Eine Laufbandvorrichtung mit den im Oberbegriff des Patentanspruchs 1 enthaltenen technischen Merkmalen, welche jedoch nicht für Gehbehinderte bestimmt ist, ist bereits aus der DE-OS 2 503 118 bekannt. Bei dieser bekannten Laufbandvorrichtung besteht das Geländer aus vier in den Rahmenecken angeordneten Geländerpfosten, deren obere Enden mit Hilfe von drei Horizontalstangen verbunden sind, so daß zwei Horizontalstangen parallel zueinander laufen, welche von einer vorderen Horizontalstange geschnitten werden, die das vordere Ende der Laufbandvorrichtung markiert. Die Geländerpfosten stützen sich auf dem Geräterahmen ab und tragen die horizontalen Geländerstangen.A treadmill device with the technical features contained in the preamble of claim 1, but which is not intended for the disabled, is already known from DE-OS 2 503 118. In this known treadmill device, the railing consists of four railing posts arranged in the corners of the frame, the upper ends of which are connected by means of three horizontal bars so that two horizontal bars run parallel to one another, which are cut by a front horizontal bar which marks the front end of the treadmill device. The railing posts are supported on the device frame and support the horizontal railing rods.

Wie bereits erwähnt, stellt ein solches Laufband ein äußerst wertvolles Mittel zur Körperertüchtigung und zur Leistungssteigerung des Herz-Kreislauf-Systems dar. Gehbehinderten oder gar Beinamputierten würde die körperliche Betätigung auf einer Laufbandvorrichtung der genannten Art äußert gute Dienste erweisen, da derartig Behinderte in aller Regel unter Bewegungsmangel leiden. Die bisher bekannten Laufbandvorrichtungen eigenen sich jedoch nicht für die Benutzung durch Körperbehinderte, weil das bekannte Geländer nicht ausreicht, um hinreichend Schutz vor Unfall- und Verletzungsgefahr zu geben.As already mentioned, such a treadmill is an extremely valuable means for physical exercise and for increasing the performance of the cardiovascular system. Physical activity on a treadmill device of the type mentioned would serve extremely handicapped or even leg amputees, since such disabled people generally suffer from lack of exercise. However, the previously known treadmill devices are not suitable for use by the physically handicapped, because the known railing is not sufficient to provide sufficient protection against the risk of accidents and injuries.

Hier will die Erfindung Abhilfe schaffen. Die Erfindung, wie sie in den Ansprüchen gekennzeichnet ist, löst die Aufgabe,eine Laufbandvorrichtung so mit Sicherheitseinrichtungen zu versehen, daß Gehbehinderten die Be- . nutzung gestattet werden kann, wobei außerdem Einrichtungen vorgesehen sein können, die den Behinderten gewichtsmäßig so weit entlasten und stabilisieren, daß der geschädigte Bewegungsapparat differenziert beansprucht werden kann.
Die durch die Erfindung erreichten Vorteile sind im wesentlichen darin zu sehen, daß selbst bei Schwerbehinderten eine funktionelle Mobilisation bei gleichzeitiger Stabilisation ermöglicht ist. Der Behinderte ist vor Stürzen gesichert und kann sich daher gezielt auf den Bewegungsablauf seiner unteren Gliedmaßen konzentrieren. Die Beanspruchung seines Bewegungsapparates läßbsich differenziert dosieren und die sich daraus ergebende Schmerzverminderung sowie das Fehlen von Angst vor Unfällen motivieren den Behinderten zur Fortsetzung der Therapie.The invention seeks to remedy this. The invention, as characterized in the claims, solves the problem of providing a treadmill device with safety devices so that the disabled. Use can be permitted, and facilities can also be provided which relieve and stabilize the weight of the handicapped to such an extent that the damaged musculoskeletal system can be used in a differentiated manner.
The advantages achieved by the invention are essentially to be seen in the fact that functional mobilization with simultaneous stabilization is possible even for the severely disabled. The disabled person is protected from falls and can therefore concentrate on the movement of his lower limbs. The strain on his musculoskeletal system can be dosed differently and the resulting reduction in pain and the lack of fear of accidents motivate the disabled to continue the therapy.

Gehunsichere erwerben mit Hilfe der erfindungsgemäßen Vorrichtung Sicherheit und Vertrauen in die eigene Leistungsfähigkeit.With the help of the device according to the invention, those who are not safe acquire security and confidence in their own performance.

Im folgenden wird die Erfindung anhand einer lediglich einen Ausführungsweg darstellenden Zeichnung näher erläutert. Die Figur zeigt:

  • Eine perspektivische Darstellung der erfindungsgemäß ausgestalteten Laufbandvorrichtung.
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  • A perspective view of the treadmill device designed according to the invention.

Die in der Zeichnung dargestellte Laufbandvorrichtung dient in erster Linie für die Therapie und Rehabilitation von Gehbehinderten, aber auch zur diagnostischen Untersuchung sowie zur Ergometrie gehunsicherer Personen. Dabei sei unterstrichen, daß die Stabilisations-und Schutzeinrichtungen für den Gehbehinderten insbesondere an die jeweiligen Körperabmessungen und an das jeweilige Therapieprogramm oder dergl. anpaßbar sind.The treadmill device shown in the drawing is primarily used for the therapy and rehabilitation of the handicapped, but also for diagnostic examinations and for the ergometry of people who are not safe. It should be emphasized that the stabilization and protection devices for the handicapped can be adapted in particular to the respective body dimensions and to the respective therapy program or the like.

Mit Hilfe eines nicht näher dargestellten Antriebs läßt sich ein um vordere und hintere Umlenkrollen geführtes endloses Band 1 in Bewegung versetzen, so daß eine auf der Bandoberfläche stehende Person zum Ausführen einer Geh- oder Laufbewegung veranlaßt wird, um an Ort und Stelle zu bleiben. Das Laufband und seine Umlenkrollen ist in einem Geräterahmen 2 so aufgenommen, daß im wesentlichen lediglich die Oberfläche des oberen Laufbandtrums frei liegt. Zu beiden Seiten der zur Verfügung stehenden Lauffläche sind wenigstens fußbreite Trittflächen ausgebildet, die dem Gehbehinderten ermöglichen, wenigstens mit einem Fuß von dem sich bewegenden Laufband herunterzutreten. Dadurch kann ein Fuß auf eine feste Unterlage abgestützt werden, so daß je nach Gelenkdruckempfindlichkeit mehr oder weniger große Anteile des Körpergewichts auf dieses Bein gelegt werden können, wodurch das andere Bein, welches sich noch auf dem Laufband befindet, entlastet wird. (Diese Körperhälfte wird zusätzlich durch das Stützpolster 6 seitlich fixiert). Zu beiden Seiten des Laufbandes stützen sich mehrere senkrechte Geländerpfosten 3 auf dem Rahmen ab und diese Geländerpfosten sind in senkrechter sowie in waagerechter Richtung allseitig verstellbar. Zu diesem Zweck sind in der Zeichnung nicht dargestellte Befestigungseinrichtungen im Geräterahmen vorgesehen, die parallel zur Laufbandrichtung und senkrecht dazu Befestigungsstellen für die Geländerpfosten aufweisen. Zur Höhenverstellung können die Geländerpfosten entweder mehr oder weniger tief im Geräterahmen aufgenommen sein oder können die Geländerpfosten teleskopisch ausgebildet sein.With the help of a drive, not shown, an endless belt 1 guided around front and rear deflection rollers can be set in motion, so that a person standing on the belt surface is caused to perform a walking or running movement in order to remain in place. The treadmill and its deflection rollers are received in a device frame 2 so that essentially only the surface of the upper treadmill run is exposed. On both sides of the available tread there are at least foot-wide treads that allow the handicapped to step off the moving treadmill with at least one foot. As a result, one foot can be supported on a firm surface, so that depending on the sensitivity to joint pressure, more or less large parts of the body weight can be placed on this leg, which relieves the other leg that is still on the treadmill. (This half of the body is additionally fixed laterally by the support pad 6). On both sides of the treadmill, several vertical railing posts 3 are supported on the frame and these railing posts are adjustable on all sides in the vertical and in the horizontal direction. For this purpose, fastening devices, not shown, are provided in the device frame, which have fastening points for the railing posts parallel to the treadmill direction and perpendicular to it. For height adjustment, the railing posts can either be accommodated more or less deeply in the device frame or the railing posts can be made telescopic.

Die senkrechten Geländerpfosten 3 sind mit Hilfe von im wesentlichen horizontel verlaufenden Geländerstangen 4 miteinander verbunden. Somit verläuft wenigstens eine Geländerstange 3 vom vordersten linksseitigen Geländerpfosten zum vordersten rechtsseitigen Geländerpfosten und ist wenigstens eine Geländerstange 3 an jeder der beiden Seiten des Laufbandes angeordnet, um die linksseitigen bzw. rechtsseitigen Geländerpfosten 3 miteinander zu verbinden. In der Zeichnung sind die vorstehend genannten Geländerstangen als obere Geländerstangen 4 dargestellt. Diese oberen Geländerstangen 4 können starr oder verstellbar mit den Geländerpfosten 3 verbunden sein. Zwischen den Trittflächen des Geräterahmens 2 und den oberen Geländerstangen 4 sind untere Geländerstangen 4' vorgesehen, die im wesentlichen horizontal und parallel zur Laufbandrichtung verlaufen, aber sowohl in senkrechter Richtung als auch in waagerechter Richtung verstellbar sind. So kann der Abstand einer jeden unteren Geländerstange 4' von der oberen Geländerstange 4 in senkrechter und waagerechter Richtung unabhängig eingestellt werden, was mit Hilfe von Ein- und Feststelleinrichtungen 8 erfolgt, die in Höhenrichtung verstellbar an wenigstens 2 Geländerpfosten 3 zu jeder Seite des Laufbandes angeordnet sind und die abgewinkelten Enden der unteren Geländerstangen 4' so verschieblich aufnehmen und festlegen können, daB die unteren Geländerstangen 4' mehr oder weniger stark einander angenähert werden können. Nach einer vorteilhaften Ausgestaltung sind die Ein- und Feststelleinrichtungen 8 aus zwei kreuzweise miteinander verschweißten Kastenprofilen hergestellt, die jeweils einen solchen Innendurchmesser haben, daB die vorzugsweise aus Rundmaterial bestehenden Geländerpfosten 3 und unteren Geländerstangen 4' mit leichtem Spiel darin aufgenommen sind. Mit Hilfe von Feststellknebeln 8' sind die Einrichtungen 8 an den Geländerpfosten 3 fixierbar und sind die abgewinkelten Enden der Horizontalstangen 4' in den quer verlaufenden Kastenprofilen einer jeden Ein- und Feststelleinrichtung 8 fixierbar. Die Ein- und Feststelleinrichtungen 8 gestatten jedoch Schrägstellungen der unteren Geländerstangen 4', beispielsweise von vorne nach hinten in Bandbewegungsrichtung, sowie von der Parallelstellung zueinander abweichende Einstellungen, wie beispielsweise in Gestalt eines sich von vorn nach hinten öffnenden oder schließenden Trichters. D.h. wenigstens eine der beiden unteren Geländerstangen 4' kann aus der vorderen Ein- und Feststelleinrichtung 8 weiter herausgezogen werden als aus der hinteren, so daß ein sich verbreiternder Durchtritt zwischen den beiden Geländerstangen 4' erzielt wird. Dadurch, daß auf einer Seite des Geländers die eine Ein- und Feststelleinrichtung 8 höher bzw. tiefer angeordnet wird als die andere Ein- und Feststelleinrichtung der gleichen Seite ergibt sich die bereits erwähnte Schrägstellung einer jeden unteren Geländerstange 4'.The vertical railing posts 3 are connected to one another with the aid of railing rods 4 which run essentially horizontally. Thus, at least one railing rod 3 runs from the foremost left-hand railing post to the foremost right-hand railing post and is at least one railing rod 3 on each of the arranged on both sides of the treadmill in order to connect the left-hand and right-hand railing posts 3 to one another. In the drawing, the railing rods mentioned above are shown as upper railing rods 4. These upper railing rods 4 can be rigidly or adjustably connected to the railing posts 3. Between the treads of the device frame 2 and the upper railing rods 4, lower railing rods 4 'are provided, which run essentially horizontally and parallel to the treadmill direction, but are adjustable both in the vertical direction and in the horizontal direction. Thus, the distance of each lower railing rod 4 'from the upper railing rod 4 can be adjusted independently in the vertical and horizontal directions, which is done with the aid of setting and locking devices 8, which are adjustable in height and arranged on at least 2 railing posts 3 on each side of the treadmill and the angled ends of the lower railing rods 4 'can be slidably received and fixed in such a way that the lower railing rods 4' can be approximated to a greater or lesser extent. According to an advantageous embodiment, the setting and locking devices 8 are produced from two box profiles welded crosswise to one another, each of which has an inner diameter such that the railing posts 3 and lower railing rods 4 ′, which are preferably made of round material, are accommodated therein with slight play. With the help of locking knobs 8 ', the devices 8 can be fixed to the railing posts 3 and the angled ends of the horizontal bars 4' can be fixed in the transverse box profiles of each setting and locking device 8. However, the setting and locking devices 8 permit inclined positions of the lower railing rods 4 ', for example from the front to the rear in the direction of belt movement, and settings which differ from one another in parallel conditions, such as in the form of a funnel opening or closing from front to back. Ie at least one of the two lower railing rods 4 'can be pulled further out of the front setting and locking device 8 than from the rear, so that a widening passage between the two railing rods 4' is achieved. The fact that on one side of the railing the one setting and locking device 8 is arranged higher or lower than the other setting and locking device on the same side results in the inclination of each lower railing rod 4 'already mentioned.

Es versteht sich, daß die Ein- und Feststelleinrichtung anstelle der vorstehend beschriebenen Ausführungsform auch anders ausgebildet und beispielsweise mit Drehgelenken versehen sein kann. Es ist lediglich wichtig, daß die unteren Geländerstangen 4' sowohl in senkrechter als auch in waagerechter Richtung unabhängig voneinander ein- und feststellbar sind, um Personen jeder Größe und Breite hinreichend Sicherheit zu bieten.It goes without saying that, instead of the embodiment described above, the setting and locking device can also be designed differently and can be provided, for example, with swivel joints. It is only important that the lower railing rods 4 'can be adjusted and locked independently of one another both in the vertical and in the horizontal direction in order to offer people of all sizes and widths sufficient security.

Um den Oberkörper zu stabilisieren, fixieren und zu entlasten,ist wenigstens eine in allen Richtungen verstellbare Achselstütze 5 mit drehbar gelagerten Achselpolstern 6 vorgesehen. Vorzugsweise sind zwei dieser Achselstützen 5 vorgesehen, je eine zur linken und eine auf gleicher Höhe zur rechten des Laufbandes. Die Achselstützen sitzen vorzugsweise auf Geländerpfosten 3, in welchen sie drehbar gelagert sind. Die Achselstützen besitzen jeweils ein mehrfach gebogenes Verbindungsrohr zwischen dem oberen Ende des betreffenden Geländerpfostens 3 und dem Achselpolster 6. Dabei ist das Verbindungsrohr 13 so gestaltet, daß in Abhängigkeit von dem Ausmaß des Verschwenkens in Richtung auf die Laufbandlängsachse ein mehr oder weniger enger . Zwischenraum zwischen den beiden Achselpolstern 6 vorhanden ist. Es versteht sich, daß die Achselstützen 5 und die Achselpolster 6 in ihrer gewählten Stellung arretierbar sind, um jedem Patienten größtmögliche Sicherheit zu gewährleisten. Sowohl die Geländerpfosten 3 als auch die Geländerstangen 4' und die Achselstützen 5 sind somit anthropometisch an den jeweiligen Patienten anpaßbar.In order to stabilize, fix and relieve the upper body, at least one axillary support 5, which can be adjusted in all directions, is provided with axially supported axillary pads 6. Preferably, two of these armpit supports 5 are provided, one to the left and one at the same height to the right of the treadmill. The armpits are preferably seated on railing posts 3, in which they are rotatably mounted. The armpit supports each have a multiply curved connecting tube between the upper end of the railing post 3 in question and the armpit cushion 6. The connecting tube 13 is designed such that, depending on the extent of the pivoting in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the treadmill, a more or less narrow. There is space between the two armpit pads 6. It goes without saying that the armpit supports 5 and the armpit pads 6 can be locked in their chosen position in order to ensure the greatest possible safety for each patient. Both the railing posts 3 and the railing rods 4 'and the armpit supports 5 can thus be adapted anthropometically to the respective patient.

Falls der Patient ermüdet, kann ihm ein über das Laufband 1 schwenkbarer Sitz 9 zur Verfügung gestellt werden. Dieser Sitz 9 ist höhenverstellbar und seitenverstellbar, so daß er jede beliebige Position einnehmen kann. Außerdem ist er wie auch die Achselpolster 6 drehbar gelagert. Der Sitz 9 kann auf einer sich parallel zum Laufband erstreckenden Gleitschiene verschieblich und arretierbar angeordnet sein. Eine zur Senkrechten wie auch zur Waagerechten geneigt verlaufende Stütze 14 verbindet den Sitz 9 mit einem in der nicht dargestellten Gleitschiene verbundenen senkrechten Stützabschnitt. Infolge der geneigt verlaufenden Stütze 14 vermag der Sitz sich auf einem Kreis in einer Ebene parallel zur Laufbandoberfläche zu bewegen. Wie bereits gesagt, ist der Sitz 9 höhenverstellbar, drehbar und in jeder gewünschten Stellung fixierbar. Der Sitz 9 kann sich jedoch auch auf den Geländerstangen 4 oder 4' abstützen.If the patient is tired, a seat 9 which can be pivoted via the treadmill 1 can be made available to him. This seat 9 is height adjustable and side adjustable so that it can take any position. In addition, like the armpit pads 6, it is rotatably mounted. The seat 9 can be arranged displaceably and lockably on a slide rail extending parallel to the treadmill. A support 14, which is inclined to the vertical as well as to the horizontal, connects the seat 9 to a vertical support section connected in the slide rail, not shown. As a result of the inclined support 14, the seat can move on a circle in a plane parallel to the treadmill surface. As already said, the seat 9 is adjustable in height, rotatable and fixable in any desired position. However, the seat 9 can also be supported on the railing rods 4 or 4 '.

Um rollstuhlgebundenen Patienten das Benutzen der Laufbandvorrichtung zu gestatten, kann an der Eingangsseite der Vorrichtung, d.h. der in der Figur rechten Seite, eine Schrägrampe 10 vorgesehen sein, sofern die Laufbandvorrichtung nicht so weit in den Fußboden eingelassen ist, daß sich die Oberfläche des Laufbandes im wesentlichen niveaugleich mit dem übrigen Fußboden erstreckt.In order to allow wheelchair bound patients to use the treadmill device, at the input side of the device, i.e. the right side in the figure, an inclined ramp 10 may be provided, provided the treadmill device is not so far embedded in the floor that the surface of the treadmill extends substantially level with the rest of the floor.

Um zu verhindern, daß ein Patient trotz aller bereits genannten Sicherungsmaßnahmen stürzt und auf den Rücken fällt, kann am Geländer 3, 4 oder, wie in der Zeichnung dargestellt, an den beiden Achselstützen 5 ein flexible Gurt 12 vorgesehen sein. Dieser kann als Ges ßgurt oder Rückengurt oder als Kombination derartiger Gurte ausgebildet sein und gestattet außerdem eine gewisse Entlastung der oberen Körperpartien.In order to prevent a patient from falling and falling on his back despite all the safety measures already mentioned, a flexible belt 12 can be provided on the railing 3, 4 or, as shown in the drawing, on the two axillary supports 5. This can be designed as a seat belt or back belt or as a combination of such belts and also allows a certain relief of the upper parts of the body.

In Überkopfhöhe über dem Laufband kann eine sich auf dem Geräterahmen 2 oder auf dem Geländer 3,4,4' abstützende Suspension- und Extensionseinrichtung 15 für den Patienten vorgesehen sein, welche mit einem Hängesystem 16 versehen ist. Dieses Hängesystem weist Tragseile auf, die unabhängig voneinander längsverstellbar sind. Diese Suspensionseinrichtung ist im Stande, das Gewicht des Patienten aufzunehmen, so daß dessen Bewegungsapparat nicht vom Eigengewicht des Körpers belastet ist. Die Tragseile des Hängesystems 16 können mit Flaschenzügen oder anderen Hebeeinrichtungen verbunden sein. Damit entsteht auch eine Extensionswirkung der unteren Extremitäten bei genügender Entlastung durch die Einrichtung 15.A suspension and extension device 15, which is supported on the device frame 2 or on the railing 3, 4, 4 ′ and is provided with a hanging system 16, can be provided for the patient at an overhead height above the treadmill. This hanging system has suspension ropes that are longitudinally adjustable independently of each other. This suspension device is able to absorb the weight of the patient so that the musculoskeletal system is not burdened by the weight of the body. The suspension cables of the hanging system 16 can be connected to pulleys or other lifting devices. This also creates an extension effect of the lower extremities with sufficient relief by the device 15.

Im Geräterahmen 2 können nicht dargestellte Einrichtungen zur Höhenverstellung des einen oder anderen Laufbandendes vorgesehen sein. Eine solche Verstelleinrichtung gestattet ein Neigen der Laufbandoberfläche, so daß der Patient das Bewältigen von Gefällen bzw. von Anstiegen einüben kann. Bekanntlich entlasten Gefälle außerdem operierte, entzündliche oder versteifte Achilles-Sehnen. Auf dem Rahmen können in Längsrichtung der Gehrichtung beintrennende Schrittführer über der Lauffläche angeordnet sind, um ein Kreuzen der Beine beispielsweise bei Prothesenanpassungen zu verhindern. Zum Ausgleich ungleich langer Beine kann die Lauffläche in der Längsrichtung in unterschiedliche Niveaus unterteilt werden.Devices (not shown) for height adjustment of one or the other end of the treadmill can be provided in the device frame 2. Such an adjustment device allows the surface of the treadmill to be inclined so that the patient can practice managing gradients or ascents. As is well known, slopes also relieve operated, inflammatory or stiffened Achilles tendons. Leg guides that separate the legs in the longitudinal direction of the walking direction can be arranged on the frame in order to prevent the legs from crossing, for example when fitting prostheses. To compensate for legs of unequal length, the tread can be divided into different levels in the longitudinal direction be shared.

Die Bandgeschwindigkeit und die Höheneinstellung des Bandes ist nach einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung automatisch mit Hilfe eines Pulsmessers regulierbar. Der Puls des Patienten kann dabei gemessen und mit einem vorgegebenen Pulsgrenzbereich, wie einer maximalen Pulszahl oder einer minimalen Pulszahl, verglichen werden. Nähert sich der gemessene Puls des Patienten dem vorgegebenen Grenzwert an, so werden Bandgeschwindigkeit und/oder Bandneigung entsprechend automatisch verstellt, um den Patienten vor Überbeanspruchung zu schützen.According to a preferred embodiment of the invention, the belt speed and the height adjustment of the belt can be regulated automatically with the aid of a heart rate monitor. The patient's pulse can be measured and compared with a predetermined pulse limit range, such as a maximum number of pulses or a minimum number of pulses. If the measured pulse of the patient approaches the specified limit value, the belt speed and / or belt inclination are adjusted accordingly automatically in order to protect the patient against excessive stress.

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Laufbandvorrichtung für Therapie und Rehabilitation von Gehbehinderten mit einem um vordere und hintere Umlenkrollen geführten, antreibbaren endlosen Umlaufband und einem aus senkrechten Pfosten und mit diesen verbundenen, im wesentlichen horizontalen Stangen bestehenden Geländer, welches sich auf dem Geräterahmen abstützt, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß die Geländerpfosten (3) und die Geländerstangen (4) in senkrechter Richtung verstellbar sind und daß wenigstens eine in allen Richtungen verstellbare Achselstütze (5) mit drehbar gelagerten Achselpolstern (6) vorgesehen ist.1. treadmill device for therapy and rehabilitation of handicapped people with a driven around front and rear pulleys, drivable endless conveyor belt and a rail consisting of vertical posts and connected with them, essentially horizontal bars, which is supported on the device frame, characterized in that the Railing posts (3) and the railing rods (4) are adjustable in the vertical direction and that at least one armpit support (5) with rotatable armpit pads (6) is provided, which is adjustable in all directions. 2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß die Geländerstangen (4') in senkrechter und waagerechter Richtung allseitig verstellbar sind.2. Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the railing rods (4 ') are adjustable on all sides in the vertical and horizontal direction. 3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1 oder 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß die Geländerpfosten (3) in Richtung auf das Laufband (1) seitenverstellbar sind.3. Apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that the railing posts (3) in the direction of the treadmill (1) are laterally adjustable. 4. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß obere Geländerstangen (4) und untere Geländerstangen (4') vorgesehen sind, wobei die unteren Geländerstangen mit Hilfe von an Geländerpfosten (3) gehaltenen Ein- und Feststellein-. richtungen (8,8') in senkrechter und waagerechter Richtung unabhängig voneinander ein- und feststellbar sind.4. Device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that upper railing rods (4) and lower railing rods (4 ') are provided, the lower railing rods with the help of on railing posts (3) held setting and locking. directions (8,8 ') in the vertical and horizontal directions can be set and locked independently of one another. 5. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Ein- und Feststelleinrichtung (8,8') Schrägstellungen der unteren Geländerstangen (4') bezüglich auf die Senkrechte und auf die Waagerechte gestatten.5. Device according to one of claims 1 to 4, characterized in that the setting and locking device (8,8 ') allow inclinations of the lower railing rods (4') with respect to the vertical and to the horizontal. 6. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß die Ein- und Feststelleinrichtungeu (8,8') aus kreuzweise miteinander verbundenen Kastenprofilen bestehen und daß die Geländerpfosten (3) sowie wenigstens die unteren Geländerstangen (4') aus Rundmaterial bestehen, dessen Durchmesser so gewählt ist, daß es in den Kastenprofilen aufnehmbar ist.6. The device according to claim 5, characterized in that the setting and locking device (8,8 ') consist of cross-connected box profiles and that the railing posts (3) and at least the lower railing rods (4') consist of round material, the diameter of which is selected so that it can be accommodated in the box profiles. 7. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß jede untere Geländerstange 4' aus einem sich parallel zur Laufbandachse erstreckenden Abschnitt und zwei abgewinkelten Endabschnitten besteht, wobei letztere in der Ein-und Feststelleinrichtung (8,8') aufnehmbar sind.7. Device according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that each lower railing rod 4 'consists of a section extending parallel to the treadmill axis and two angled end sections, the latter in the one and locking device (8,8 ') can be received. 8. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß an jeder Laufbandseite wenigstens eine ortsfeste obere Geländestange (4) und wenigstens eine bewegliche untere Geländerstange (4') vorgesehen sind.8. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 7, characterized in that on each treadmill side at least one stationary upper railing rod (4) and at least one movable lower railing rod (4 ') are provided. 9. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß die Achselstützen (5) auf dem Geräterahmen (2) abgestützt sind.9. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the axillary supports (5) are supported on the device frame (2). 10. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß sich die Achselstützen (5) jeweils auf einem Geländerpfosten (3) abstützen.10. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the axillary supports (5) are each supported on a railing post (3). 11. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurcl gekennzeichnet , daß die Achselstützen (5) entlang der Geländerstangen (4,4') verschieblich ge- ; halten sind.11. The device according to one of claims 1 to 8, dadurcl characterized in that the axillary supports (5) along the railing rods (4,4 ') displaceable; are holding. 12. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 8, dadurc gekennzeichnet , daß die Achselpolster (6) auf den Geländerstangen (4,4') verschieblich befestigt sind.12. Device according to one of claims 1 to 8, dadurc characterized in that the armpit pads (6) on the railing rods (4,4 ') are slidably attached. 13. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß zu beiden Seit des Laufbandes (1) Abschnitte des Geräterahmens (2) als Trittflächen für wenigstens einen Fuß des Benutzers auf gebildet sind.13. Device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that to both sides of the treadmill (1) sections of the device frame (2) are formed as treads for at least one foot of the user. 14. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß ein in allen Richtungen ein- und feststellbarer sowie drehbarer Set(9) vorgesehen ist.14. Device according to one of claims 1 to 13, characterized in that a set (9) which can be locked and locked in all directions and is provided. 15. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß der Sitz (9) in Längsrichtung des Bandes verschieblich am Rahmen (2) befestigt ist.15. The apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that the seat (9) is slidably attached to the frame (2) in the longitudinal direction of the belt. 16. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 14, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß der Sitz (9) auf einer Geländerstange (4,4') verschieblich befestigt ist.16. The apparatus according to claim 14, characterized in that the seat (9) on a railing rod (4,4 ') is slidably attached. 17. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß eine mit dem Einstiegsende des Laufbandes (1) verbundene Schrägrampe (10) vorgesehen ist.17. The device according to one of claims 1 to 16, characterized in that an inclined ramp (10) connected to the entry end of the treadmill (1) is provided. 18. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß wenigstens an den oberen Geländerstangen (4) einwärts gekrümmte Bogenansätze (11) vorgesehen sind.18. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 17, characterized in that at least on the upper railing rods (4) inwardly curved lugs (11) are provided. 19. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß oberhalb des Laufbandes (1) eine am Rahmen (2) befestigte Einrichtung vorgesehen ist, die sich parallel zur Laufbandlängsachse erstreckt, um ein Überkreuzen der Beine des Benutzers zu verhindern.19. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 18, characterized in that above the treadmill (1) on the frame (2) attached device is provided which extends parallel to the longitudinal axis of the treadmill to prevent crossing of the user's legs. 20. Vorrichtung nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß am Geländer (3, 4,4') oder an den Achselstützen (5) ein flexibler Haltegurt (12) angeordnet ist.20. Device according to one of claims 1 to 19, characterized in that a flexible holding belt (12) is arranged on the railing (3, 4,4 ') or on the arm supports (5). 21. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß eine sich auf dem Geräterahmen (2) oder auf dem Geländer (3, 4,4') abstützende Suspensionseinrichtung (15) für den Patienten vorgesehen ist, die ein den Patienten tragendes Hängesystem (16) aufweist.21. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 20, characterized in that a on the device frame (2) or on the railing (3, 4,4 ') supporting suspension device (15) is provided for the patient, the one Has patient-carrying hanging system (16). 22. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß die Ortslage der Suspensionseinrichtung (15) längs der Geländerstangen (4,4') veränderbar ist und daß die Tragseile des Hängesystems (16) dieserEinrichtung unabhängig voneinander längenverstellbar sind.22. The apparatus according to claim 21, characterized in that the location of the suspension device (15) along the railing rods (4,4 ') can be changed and that the suspension cables of the hanging system (16) of this device are adjustable in length independently of one another. 23. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß wenigstens ein Ende des Laufbandes (1) höhenverstellbar gelagert ist.23. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 22, characterized in that at least one end of the treadmill (1) is vertically adjustable. 24. Vorrichtung nach wenigstens einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 23, dadurch gekennzeichnet , daß Neigung und/oder Geschwindigkeit des Laufbandes (1) mit Hilfe einer Pulsmeßeinrichtung automatisch in Abhängigkeit von vorgegebenen Pulsgrenzfrequenzen regulierbar sind.24. The device according to at least one of claims 1 to 23, characterized in that the inclination and / or speed of the treadmill (1) can be regulated automatically with the aid of a pulse measuring device as a function of predetermined pulse limit frequencies.
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