JP2006527626A - Exercise equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

An apparatus for slot-in exercise or warming up before a sport or competition includes a resistance device (2) having a handle (4). The resistance device resists movement that occurs when the user pulls the handle (4). The resistance device (2) is fixed to one end of the spacer (1), and the contact portion (3) is fixed to the other end of the spacer (1). The length and angle of the spacer can be adjusted to meet user requirements. The abutting portion (3) contacts the user during movement and transmits a part of the reaction force from the resistance device (2) to the spacer (1). The abutment (3) is connected to sensors that sense various movement parameters, which are then stored in the computer. The spacer (1) is supported by or included in a support member (6), which may be furniture or a part thereof, but a movable unit such as a golf cart, cleaning trolley or golf bag. But you can.

Description

  The present invention relates to a device for so-called slot-in exercise in a work environment, or for warming up before participating in athletics or sports. The apparatus includes a resistance device arranged to resist movement received from a user. The resistance device includes a gripping member, and the resistance device is moved by the user using the gripping member.

  There are a myriad of different types of exercise devices and are known in the art. Most of these are designed exclusively for use in gym environments.

  People exercising in the gym are often aimed at strengthening muscles, improving health, or losing weight. Such people are highly motivated and are often satisfied even if the round trip time to the gym takes a long time in addition to the time actually exercising in the gym.

  The present invention does not relate to the type of exercise that is usually performed in a gym environment or that is basically performed at home using an exercise kit designed for the gym environment.

  Instead, the present invention relates to a different type of exercise, more precisely muscle load, which can be called slot-in exercise. The purpose of this exercise is to remove oxygenated substances that can increase oxygen supply and blood circulation and cause muscle and tendon pain and inflammation. Muscles that can be considered for this type of exercise are those with persistent permanent syndromes or those that are experiencing this condition.

  When a muscle or muscle group performs a monotonous and repetitive work movement with a very small muscle load and the same movement phase is repeated for a long time, a hyperkinetic syndrome occurs.

    Paradoxically, the aforementioned problems increase at the same rate as trying to bring better ergonomics in the work environment. Improved ergonomics is often accompanied by conditions in which the muscle tissue is relaxed, i.e., the load is less, and the muscular movement is shorter or smaller, i.e., resulting in hyperkinetic syndrome.

  The problem behind the formation of hyperkinetic syndrome is that after a short period of repetitive movements with low load, blood circulation and oxygen supply are no longer sufficient, so that waste and inflammatory substances accumulate in muscle tissue With that. This involves the inability of the muscle tissue to maintain the precision often required. In order to regain precision, the body reacts and the muscle tissue becomes tense, resulting in various forms of muscle contraction pain.

  To alleviate the aforementioned problems, rather than having exercise exercises that are carefully configured for muscle build-up, health promotion and weight loss, actually do load tasks on the associated muscle groups that are different from monotonous work exercises. It is even more important that It is also very important to be able to perform a load operation as soon as fatigue symptoms occur in a strained muscle, which actually means multiple times per normal working day. This type of so-called slot-in exercise does not have time to move to the gym, change clothes, or shower. Therefore, it is an indispensable requirement to be in an environment where a slot-in movement can be performed immediately.

  The load applied to muscles and muscle groups should not be too great and should clearly be below the load associated with exercise for health promotion, muscle strengthening or weight loss.

  There has also been a so-called rest exercise that temporarily interrupts work and performs a short exercise. However, such gymnastic time does not provide the required load level for the associated muscles or muscle groups.

  Another type of injury occurs when performing large repetitive muscle exercises in the forward bending position. Since large muscle groups require a large force, the balance and structure of the skeletal and muscular tissues become inappropriate. People often lean forward and their shoulders are tilted slightly forward. People often feel discomfort on their backs and shoulders. Overall posture is poor, pain occurs and mobility is reduced.

  These problems are exacerbated at the same rate as people's posture is much worse than before, making it even more difficult to manage repetitive motion over time. These problems are also exacerbated by the fact that operations have become more monotonous than before.

  An example of the position and tension is a person who digs with a fence. This is a leaning position, which places a considerable burden on the large muscles at the front of the body and the large muscles at the waist. Other occupational groups that suffer from these problems are high-volume assembly workers, hairdressers, cleaners, and sportsmen and sportswomen such as golfers.

  In sports and athletics practice, related sportsmen / sports women often start activities with insufficient warm-up and loosening. The risk of damage is obvious.

There are already many removable exercise equipment and kits available on the market for exercise equipment that can be attached to furniture such as tables and chairs. Athletic equipment that can be used for chairs in office environments and various other work environments is disclosed, for example, in US Pat. Nos. 6,099,445, 6,013,014, and 5,324,243. ing. These prior art exercise devices and kits are composed of many different parts and are difficult to assemble and use. For this reason, these are not close choices when performing relatively short exercises many times per work day.
US Pat. No. 6,099,445 US Pat. No. 6,013,014 US Pat. No. 5,324,243

  The object of the present invention is to design the device mentioned at the outset so as to eliminate the disadvantages of the prior art. In particular, it is an object of the present invention to design a device that is concise, economical, versatile, and can be used beneficially multiple times per work day by being readily available at individual workplaces.

  These objects, which form the basis of the present invention, are characterized in that the apparatus described at the beginning is a spacer having a predetermined length at least in use, a resistance device connected to the first end region of the spacer, a spacer And an abutment that is disposed in the opposite end region and that contacts the user and is disposed such that at least a portion of the reaction force transmitted from the resistive device to the spacer is transmitted to the user. The

  In the first embodiment, the spacer has a rod shape.

  This embodiment is economical, simple to manufacture, and can easily be made between usage times.

  In the second embodiment, the spacer is made of furniture (particularly a table base).

  In this embodiment, the exercise device of the present invention is readily available so that it can be beneficially used in any desired case.

  The present invention will be described in more detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  In the following description, directions and positions are disclosed. These relate to situations where the device of the present invention is normally used during exercise.

  In its most general embodiment, the invention relates to a device for so-called slot-in movement. This exercise involves a relatively large number of short-term exercises distributed throughout one work day, and the intensity and burden level of the exercise are low. Such an apparatus has a spacer that supports a resistive device with a gripping member so that it is movable at one end or possibly along its length. The spacer has a plate or bar abutment at the opposite end, which is intended to abut the user's body. The resistance device has a characteristic of resisting a movement operation such as a user pulling a gripping member fixed to the resistance device. The reaction force generated by pulling the gripping member is transmitted to the spacer and is transmitted to the resistance device through this, so that the reaction force is absorbed by the user. This means that the device of the present invention does not have to be fixed so that the fixing part can absorb the force generated during the movement.

  Regardless of the exact embodiment, the resistance device can be an elastically stretchable line with one end secured to the spacer and the opposite free end supporting the gripping member.

  Also, regardless of the exact embodiment, the resistive device can be formed to include a weight load on itself. The weight load exerts the aforementioned resistance against the movement that the gripping member of the resistance device has undergone during movement.

  Finally, the resistance device may include a braking member that provides the necessary operating resistance during exercise.

  Regardless of the embodiment, the resistance force exerted by the contact portion during use can be appropriately adjusted.

  In FIG. 1, a reference number 1 is assigned to the spacer studied above, a reference number 2 is assigned to the resistance device (which is paired in the present embodiment), and the contact portion is Reference numeral 3 is given. Further, the reference numeral 4 is given to the gripping member.

  In an actual embodiment, the resistance device 2 is in this case manufactured in the form of an elastically stretchable rubber rope, which is fixed to one end region of the spacer 1 by a fixing part 5. . Alternatively, the fixing portion 5 may be displaced toward the contact portion 3 in the longitudinal direction of the spacer. It is further apparent from the drawing that the gripping member 4 has a substantially rectangular loop shape and is fixed to the opposite end of the elastically stretchable resistance device 2.

  It is clear from the upper figure that the spacer 1 is of a predetermined length at least in use, which is longer than the length of the resistance device 2 in the unloaded state. The length of the spacer 1 is substantially constant at least during use, and is not affected by the force received by the spacer 1 due to the action of the resistance device 2 during movement. In one practical embodiment, the spacer 1 is designed as a plastic, wood or metal rod or rod, possibly with a tubular cross section. In addition, the spacer may be adjustable in length, for example, may be telescopic.

  It is clear from the lower part of FIG. 1 that the abutment portion 3 is designed as a bar transverse to the longitudinal direction of the spacer 1. The abutment portion 3 may take the form of a plate whose surface is in a generally vertical range. The contact part 3 is preferably arranged so as to be able to contact the user's body in the region of the user's abdomen or thigh. An area with the same height as the user's navel may be considered.

  The device is supported by, supported on, or fixable to a support member 6 so that the device of FIG. 1 can be easily held in a position suitable for movement. The support member 6 has a bottom 7, which is intended to be placed on a substrate, preferably a building floor comprising a work place and an exercise place.

  The support member 6 is shown in FIG. 1 as a device whose sole purpose is to keep the apparatus of the present invention in a position suitable for use. However, the support member 6 may be furniture or a part thereof, and may provide additional functions as a result (see FIGS. 5 and 6 below).

  In the embodiment shown, the support member comprises a vertical column 8 that is fixed or fixable to the central region of the spacer 1. A bottom portion 7 is provided at a lower end portion of the column 8, and the bottom portion 7 includes a first rod 9 and a second rod 10 in the illustrated embodiment. The two rods 9 and 10 form a cross, the first rod 9 is substantially parallel to the spacer 1 but is located at a distance from the spacer 1 and the second rod 10 is in contact It is substantially parallel to the part 3.

  FIG. 2 is a modified embodiment of the exercise device shown in FIG. In the present embodiment, the spacers are arranged in an inclined manner, but are in the form of a bar as in FIG. The spacer 1 has a fixing part 5 for the resistance device 2 provided with the gripping member 4 at the lower end, that is, the end far from the user. The spacer 1 has an abutting portion 3 at its upper end, and the abutting portion 3 is also designed as a bar that is transverse to the longitudinal direction of the spacer 1 in this embodiment.

  Also in this embodiment, a support member 6 having a bottom portion 7 is provided. The support member 6 includes a substantially vertical column 11 and the bottom is in the form of a generally rectangular plate 12.

  The vertical column 11 is fixed to or can be fixed to the spacer 1 at the upper end portion, whereby the spacer is divided in a ratio of approximately 1: 2 in the longitudinal direction, and the shorter portion is the abutment portion 3. Nearest. The lower end portion of the vertical column 11 is connected to the center point of the edge of the plate 12 facing the fixed portion 5 of the resistance device 2. Also in this embodiment, the resistance device 2 has a pair shape.

  The joint between the spacer 1 and the vertical column 11 can be appropriately separated and adjusted so that the angle between these two components can be changed according to the user's desire.

  The plate 12 is arranged relative to the abutment 3 so that the user can conveniently stand on the plate at the same time that the abutment 3 abuts the user's body.

  FIG. 3 shows one embodiment that is generally consistent with the embodiment of FIG. However, the most essential difference is that the spacers 1 are arranged with the opposite slope as shown in FIG. This inclination can also be adjusted appropriately.

  Moreover, in this Embodiment, the plate 12 is arrange | positioned so that a user can stand conveniently on a plate simultaneously with the contact part 3 contact | abutting to a user's body.

  FIG. 4 shows an embodiment with some changes. In the present embodiment, the spacer 1 is designed as a horizontal and elongated rod, and has fixing portions for the resistance device 2 and the contact portion 3 at both ends. In the present embodiment, the fixing portion of the resistance device 2 in the spacer may be adjustable in the longitudinal direction.

  A further fixing device 13 is provided in the fixing part 5 of the resistance device 2 (which is a pair in the present embodiment) in the spacer 1, whereby the apparatus of the present invention can be fixed to the wall 14.

  For example, the fixation device 13, which can consist of a combination of magnet mounting parts, Velcro tape (registered trademark), etc., is not intended to absorb forces generated during movement using the apparatus of the present invention. The sole purpose of the fixation device 13 is to hold the device of the present invention in a position where it can be conveniently used. Therefore, as in the above-described embodiment, the reaction force acting on the spacer 1 from the resistance device 2 is absorbed by the user when the user contacts the contact portion 3.

  The embodiment of FIG. 4 also shows a support member 6 with a bottom 7. In the present embodiment, the support member 6 includes a vertical rod 15, and a lateral rod 16 is disposed substantially parallel to the contact portion 3 at the lower end portion. The rod 15 may be adjustable in length so as to adjust the contact portion 3 in the vertical direction.

  FIG. 5 shows an embodiment in which the spacer 1 is arranged on the upper side of the table base 17. In the present embodiment, an appropriate table can be described as constituting the support member 6.

  The fixing portion 5 of the spacer 1 for fixing the resistance device 2 has an engaging member 18, and this engaging member 18 is arranged to engage with one edge (in this case, a far edge) of the table base 17. The engagement member 18 is designed so that the spacer can be fixed to this edge of the table.

  As described above, the contact portion 3 is disposed at the opposite end of the spacer 1. In the present embodiment, the contact portion 3 is designed as a plate having a pad 19 on the side facing the user.

  A second engaging member 20 is provided at a connection portion between the spacer 1 and the contact portion 3, and is disposed so as to engage with a front edge of the table base 17. Since the engaging member 20 is designed in the same manner as the engaging member 18, the apparatus of the present invention can be easily attached to the table base, but can be easily detached from the table base.

  In one variation of the embodiment of FIG. 5, there is no engagement member 20. Instead, the engagement member 18 is designed so that the rod can be freely supported on the table base 17. By pivoting the rod 15 in the engaging member 18, the vertical adjustment of the contact member 3 can be realized.

  In certain movements, it is important to place the abutment member 3 and further the resistance device 2 higher than the table base so that the user's hand can move unobstructed above the table base. It is.

  In the embodiment of FIG. 6, it can be said that the table base 17 constitutes an appropriate spacer, and the entire table constitutes the support member 6. In the present embodiment, the fixing portion 5 of the resistance device 2 has a first engagement member 18, which corresponds to the first engagement member in the embodiment of FIG.

  Also in the present embodiment, the contact portion 3 is designed as a plate provided with the pad 19. The abutment 3 has a second engagement member 20, which is similar to the engagement member having the same reference number shown in FIG.

  Further, in the embodiment of FIG. 7, the table base 17 constitutes the spacer of the present invention. In order to fix the resistance device 2, the table base has a fixing part 5, which is arranged at the edge of the table base far from the user. The fixing portion 5 is designed so that the resistance device 2 can be easily attached to or removed from the fixing portion with a hook. Alternatively, the fixing portion 5 may be designed so that the fixing portion of the resistance device 2 can be easily adjusted in a direction toward the opposite edge of the table base 17.

  The contact portion 3 in the present embodiment is designed as a plate having a pad 19 on the front side. The plate 3 is connected to the table base 17 via the link device 22. The linking device 22 is designed so that the plate can be pivoted to the underside of the table 17 and placed in a passive non-actuated position, and can be pivoted to a nearly vertical position and placed in a working operative position. .

  The embodiment of FIGS. 8 and 9 is similar to the embodiment of FIG. 7, except that the plate-like abutment 3 constituting part of the table base 17 is a plate (as shown in the upper figure). The fact is that it is pivoted into a non-actuated position where it is retracted into the table base. In the use position, the plate is pivoted to the upper side of the table base to form an angle as shown in the lower figure. The pivot angle can be as large as approximately 90 degrees as required.

  If it is desired that the contact area that hits the user's body is below, the plate can be pivoted downward and placed below the table base 17.

  FIG. 10 shows an embodiment that is largely similar to the embodiment of FIGS. The difference in this case is that the fixing part 5 of the resistance device 2 is fixed to the fixing part 23 arranged on the lower side of the table base 17. It is possible to retract to the operating position.

  The contact portion 3 also has a fixing portion 24 below the table base 17. By this fixing portion 24, the contact portion 3 can be switched between an upward-facing use position shown in the lower figure and a non-operation position where the contact portion 3 is located below the table base 17. .

  In the present embodiment, the table base itself constitutes an appropriate spacer.

  FIG. 11 shows an embodiment in which the table base 17 constitutes a spacer, and the fixing portion 5 of the resistance device 2 is fixed to the upper side of the opening / closing lid 25 of the box 26 arranged on the lower side of the table base 17. The box 26 is intended to store the resistance device 2 when not in use.

  The contact portion 3 designed as a plate is fixed in the same manner as in the embodiment of FIG.

  FIG. 12 shows an embodiment in which the table base 17 constitutes a spacer. The fixing part 5 for the resistance device 2 is fixed to a pivot flap 27. The pivoting flap 27 forms part of the table base in the non-actuated position (see upper figure) and is pivoted upwards in the operating position to form an angle with respect to the table base 17.

  The design of the abutment portion 3 is similar to the embodiment of FIGS.

  The foregoing has described adjustable aspects of several components included in the apparatus of the present invention. In order to optimize and individually adjust the muscle load exercises performed in accordance with the present invention, the device of the present invention can be adjusted much greater than described above. 13 to 15 show such an embodiment.

  FIG. 13 shows one embodiment that can be considered as a further development of the embodiment of FIG. This embodiment includes a support member 6 having a base plate 12 and a column 11 which is vertical or oriented upward. The column 11 can be adjusted stepwise or continuously in the vertical direction according to the double arrow 28 to a lockable vertical adjustment position.

  A lockable pivot 29 is disposed at the upper end of the column 11, and a rod 32 corresponding to (or constituting a part of) the spacer 1 is fixed to the pivot 29. As can be seen from the arrows 30 and 31, the rod 32 is adjustable both in the longitudinal direction (arrow 31) and in the vertical direction by rotating the pivot 29 (arrow 30). The resistance device 2 and the gripping member 4 are designed in the same manner as in the above-described embodiment. The position of the fixing part 5 can also be adjusted along the rod 32.

  At a position slightly below the pivot 29, a short stub shaft 33 extends substantially perpendicular to the rod 11 in a direction away from the rod 32. The stub shaft 33 can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction in accordance with a bidirectional arrow 34, and has a contact portion 3 at its free end. The stub shaft 33 may be pivoted so that the contact portion 3 can be further adjusted in the vertical direction.

  FIG. 14 shows the use position in the embodiment in which the table having the table base 17 functions as the support member 6, and FIG. 15 shows the passive non-use position. This embodiment is basically similar to the embodiment of FIG. 13 except for the support member. Therefore, the same reference numbers as in FIG. 13 are used.

  At one edge of the table base, a detachable fixing part 35 having a double joint 36 having a horizontal pivot axis is arranged. To the double joint 36 is fixedly fixed an upwardly facing arm or rod 32 which is generally similar to a rod as shown in FIG. A short arm or stub shaft 33 is fixed to the double joint 36. This is similar to that shown in FIG. 13, but further pivots in the vertical direction of the arrow 37 and supports the abutment 3 at its free end. In the present embodiment, the fixed portion 5 of the resistance device 2 can be displaced in the longitudinal direction of the rod 32.

  FIG. 15 shows the above-described embodiment folded into a passive stationary non-use position. It is clear from this figure that both arms 32 and 33 are pivoted far away from the use position shown in FIG. 14 and are located below the height of the table base 17 and are preferably directed substantially downward.

  According to the present invention, for example, the reaction force of the resistance device 2 and the stretch length, the number of stretches, the recording time, etc. (ie, used to create parameters or statistics indicating that the user has successfully completed a predetermined exercise program) The device can include a number of sensors that detect and record the possible parameters. Where the apparatus of the present invention is individually adjusted or optimized, the sensor preferably also includes a sensor as used to detect and record selected individual settings.

  Information that can be collected by sensors and recorded and stored in a workplace computer can be used, for example, to reward a user who has successfully completed an exercise program, or to make an example adjustment (individual adjustment) of the device according to the invention. It can be done easily.

  In the embodiment of FIGS. 16-18, the object of the present invention is installed in or includes a movable unit. In these embodiments, the same reference numerals as those in the previous embodiments are used.

  According to FIG. 16, the spacer 1 is arranged in a cleaning trolley that performs the function of the support member 6. The spacer is attached to the handle area of the cleaning trolley via a pivot that allows the spacer to pivot to an inoperative position along the cleaning trolley. The pivot 38 also functions to adjust the end of the spacer provided with the contact portion 3 of the embodiment in the vertical direction.

  In the present embodiment, the resistance device 2 has a gripping member at one end, and is connected to the spacer 1 through the fixing portion 5. As is clear from the arrow, the fixing portion 5 is movable along the longitudinal direction of the spacer. This length can also be appropriately adjustable, as indicated by the double arrow.

  The use and function of this embodiment of the invention is generally similar to that described above.

  According to FIG. 17, the object of the present invention is installed in a golf cart that serves as a support member 6 or includes it as a movable unit. In the present embodiment, the spacer 1 is fixed via a pivot in the upper end region of the golf cart. This allows the spacer to be adjusted vertically while the spacer can be pivoted to a non-use position that extends below the golf cart along the golf cart.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the length of the spacer can be adjusted appropriately, and the end portion located on the pivot 38 has a fixing portion 5 for the resistance device 2 having a gripping member at the free end. .

  In the embodiment of FIG. 18, the object of the present invention is disposed on or includes a golf bag that functions as a support member 6. This embodiment is otherwise similar to that described with reference to FIGS.

It is a figure which shows the 1st Embodiment of this invention straight from the side and the top. It is a figure which shows the 2nd Embodiment of this invention straight from the side and the top. It is a figure which shows the 3rd Embodiment of this invention straight from a side surface and the top. It is a figure which shows the 4th Embodiment of this invention straight from the side and the top. FIG. 2 shows the apparatus of the present invention attached to a table straight from the side and from above. FIG. 4 shows one embodiment in which a table base forms a spacer included in the apparatus of the present invention, straight from the side and from above. FIG. 5 shows one embodiment straight and from the side and above where the table base forms a spacer that is partly lowered and inactive and partly raised and in active motion. FIG. 8 is a two view corresponding to the view of FIG. 7 showing a modified embodiment. It is a top view of embodiment shown in FIG. FIG. 9 shows a modified embodiment corresponding to the embodiment of FIG. 8 straight from the side. FIG. 8 shows a modified embodiment corresponding to the embodiment of FIG. 7 straight from the side. FIG. 8 shows a modified embodiment corresponding to the embodiment of FIG. 7 straight from the side. FIG. 4 shows a further development of the embodiment of FIG. 3 straight from the side and from above. It is a figure which shows the 2nd Embodiment of the apparatus of this invention attached to the table straight from the side and the top. Figure 15 shows the embodiment of Figure 14 in a passive, non-use position, straight from the side and from above. It is a figure which shows one embodiment of this invention arrange | positioned at a movable unit (in this case cleaning trolley). It is a figure which shows one embodiment of this invention arrange | positioned at a movable unit (in this case a golf cart). It is a figure which shows one embodiment of this invention arrange | positioned at a movable unit (in this case a golf bag).

Claims (20)

A resistance device (2) arranged to resist movement performed by a user, comprising a gripping member (4), wherein the resistance device (4) is moved by the user using the gripping member (4) 2) a device for so-called slot-in exercises in a work environment or for warming up before a sport or competition,
A spacer (1) having a predetermined length at least during use;
The resistance device (2) is connected to the spacer (1) and the contact portion (3), and the corresponding contact portion (3) is disposed on the spacer (1), and the spacer (1) is connected to the spacer (1). It is arrange | positioned so that the said user may be contacted so that at least one part of the reaction force transmitted to (1) may be transmitted to the said user,
Said device.   The spacer (1) has a first end region and a second end region in which the contact portion (3) is disposed, and the resistance device (2) is connected to the spacer (1). A fixed point, the fixed point being movable along the spacer from the first end region toward the second end region at least a portion of the length of the spacer. Item 2. The apparatus according to Item 1.   The apparatus according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined length of the spacer (1) is substantially constant and is not influenced by the force received from the resistance device (2).   The said predetermined length of the said spacer (1) is longer than the length of the said resistance device (2) when the said resistance device (2) is a no-load state, Either of the Claims 1 thru | or 3 The device described in 1.   The device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the contact portion (3) is plate-shaped.   6. The device according to claim 5, wherein the plate has a pad (19) on the side intended to be in contact with the user.   The device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the resistance device (2) comprises an elastic telescopic element.   The apparatus according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the resistance device (2) comprises a heavy load.   The apparatus according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the resistance device (2) comprises a braking member.   The apparatus according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the resistance device (2) is a pair of devices having two equivalent branches, each branch having a gripping member (4).   The spacer (1) is connected to a support member (6), the support member (6) being arranged to keep the spacer (1) in a position suitable for movement. The apparatus according to any one of 10.   The support member (6) has a support (preferably a bottom (7) arranged on the floor), which when the user stands on the bottom (7), the spacer (1 12) The device according to claim 11, wherein said device is positioned relative to said spacer (1) so as to be in a position suitable for movement.   13. Device according to claim 11 or 12, wherein the support member (6) or the spacer (1) comprises a fixing part (13) for fixing to a wall (14).   14. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacer (1) is designed as a bar.   10. A device according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the spacer (1) has a fixing part (18, 20) for fixing to furniture, preferably a table base (17).   10. A device according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the spacer (1) is furniture or a part thereof, in particular a table base (17).   17. A device according to any of claims 11 to 16, wherein the support member (6) is furniture.   The device according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the spacer (1) has a fixing part for fixing to the movable unit.   The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the movable unit is a cleaning trolley, a golf bag or a golf cart.   Features a number of sensors that sense and store in a computer motion parameters such as length / force / speed of extension of the abutment (3), number and duration of motion, selected settings of the device, etc. A device according to any one of the preceding claims.

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