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An exercise arm assembly for mounting on an exercise machine frame has a main arm, a swing arm, and a handle. The main arm has a first end for pivoting on a frame of the machine to pivot about a first pivot axis. The swing arm has a first end pivoted to the second end of the main arm for pivoting about a second pivot axis. The handle is pivoted to the swing arm for pivoting about a third pivot axis, with each pivot axis being perpendicular to the other two pivot axes to form a perpendicular, tri-pivot arm system.

A method of measuring expended energy of a moving body, comprising the steps: i) providing at least one first sensor for measuring position data and / or orientation data and / or dynamic data of a first part of the moving body; ii) providing at least one second sensor for measuring relative position data and / or orientation data and / or dynamic data of a second part of the moving body, wherein the second part is moveable relative to the first part and connected to the first part by a first resistive deformable element; iii) using the at least one first sensor to make a first measurement of the position and / or orientation and / or dynamics of the first part over a period of time and subsequently calculating a global expended energy of the first part relative to a reference frame from the first measurement; iv) using the at least one second sensor to make a second measurement of the position and / or orientation and / or dynamics of the second part over said period of time and subsequently calculating a relative expended energy of the second part relative to the first part from the first and second measurements, wherein the calculation includes the energy required to deform the first resistive deformable element when moving the second part relative to the first part; and v) calculating the total expended energy of the moving body by summing the global expended energy with the relative expended energy; wherein the at least one first sensor comprises a global positioning system (GPS) sensor and / or an inertial measurement unit and / or a first plurality of reference indicia measurable by an image capture device; and the at least one second sensor comprises an inertial measurement unit and / or a second plurality of reference indicia measurable by an image capture device.

The invention discloses a counterweight load system on fitness equipment. The counterweight load system comprises a fitness device support, a tensile force cable, a motor, a motor driving module and a motor control unit. The motor is installed on the fitness device support and can rotate, the tensile force cable is wound around the motor, one end of the tensile force cable is connected with a rotor of the motor, and the other end of the tensile force cable is connected with a force driving mechanism on the fitness equipment. The force driving mechanism is used for driving the motor to rotate through the tensile force cable so as to generate tensile force, and the motor control unit controls the motor to rotate in the reverse direction through the motor driving module and makes the motor generate loading capacity opposite to the tensile force. The counterweight load system on the fitness equipment is simple in structure and light, and the stepless regulation of the counterweight is performed.

An endoscopic device for autonomous locomotion through a body cavity with a predetermined direction, the device comprising a tubular body constructed of a relatively elastic material that extends between two, preferably, the front and rear, end portions, respectively. The tubular body includes an anchor for temporarily and alternately attaching the end portions to a wall portion of the body cavity in synch with corresponding axial extensions and contractions of the tubular body. The tubular body incorporates a reinforcement structure distributed along its length that is substantially rigid in a radial direction and yields in an axial direction, the structure specifically comprising either a plurality of relatively rigid rings or at least one helical spring.

An exercise machine includes: a frame resting on an underlying surface; a seat mounted to the frame and configured to receive a seated user; a pair of support pads mounted to the frame forwardly of and above the seat, each of the support pads positioned to engage one of the upper arms and the elbows of the seated user; a pair of movement arm units pivotally interconnected with the frame and movable about respective generally horizontal axes of rotation; and a resistance system connected with the movement arm units. Each of the pair of movement arm units is configured to engage the forearms and / or the hands of the user and is movable between an extended position, in which the seated user's arms are substantially straight, and a curled position, in which the user's arms are bent. The axes of rotation form an angle of between about 115 and 155 degrees.

An exercise apparatus is provided which includes a chair, an arm-exercising station, and a leg-exercising station. The arm-exercising station is mounted in the armrests of the chair and includes a support frame attached to the base portion of the chair, a pair of elongated left and right exercise bars disposed within the left and right armrest portions of the chair operable for selective pivotal movement within the armrest portions, and a resistance device attached to the bars for resisting the pivotal movement of the bars. The leg-exercising station is associated with the underside of the footrest portion of the chair and includes a pedal assembly configured for rotational movement. The pedal assembly is automatically raised and positioned for use when the footrest is pivoted forwardly. The leg-exercising station is concealed within the chair when not in use.

The invention relates to an intelligent restaurant management method and system. The method includes the following steps: food ordering information of a user is transmitted to an application server through a user terminal, and the food ordering information at least includes selected dish information, remark information, dining time and a dining position; and the application server processes the food ordering information, sends processed food ordering information to a receiving unit, and a kitchen and a storehouse complete dish processing according to received information of the receiving unit, and dishes are transferred to the designated position in the food ordering information through a dish transfer unit. The intelligent restaurant management method provided by the invention can provide services such as self-service food ordering and settlement for users, avoids the circumstances of ordering errors and delivery errors caused by human factors, improves the degree of satisfaction of users, and enhances competitiveness of an enterprise.

The invention is in the field of RFID tags and its use in activating a program related to an object. The invention uses the RFID tags and electronic readers to obtain the identification information about the object and use this information to trigger a program on a data processing device that is operatively connected to the electronic reader. The object is equipped with RFID tags that are encoded with the identification information of the object. The tags are read by an electronic reader, which in turn, decodes, verifies, validates and transmits decoded information about the object to the data processing device. The data processing device uses this information to search a database and activates the appropriate program about the object that includes audio and video portions.

An exercise glove for intrinsic muscles and method of use. The exercise glove incorporates rigid ribs having rib distal end angles corresponding to patient metacarpal phalangeal joint angles. The ribs passively hold the patient metacarpal phalangeal joint angles in extension, while the patient actively flexes the proximal interphalangeal joints and distal interphalangeal joints to obtaining optimal intrinsic muscle stretching. The rib distal end angles may be set by a physical therapist to correspond to individual patient metacarpal phalangeal joint angles, or alternately an array of ribs of different rib distal end angles may be provided with the exercise glove, from which rib assortment the physical therapist may choose ribs having appropriate rib distal end angles ribs to attach to the exercise glove. The method includes the steps of using the exercise glove to passively hold metacarpal phalangeal joints in extension, while actively flexing proximal and distal interphalangeal joints.

A training apparatus is disclosed that will enable a trainee to exercise with a load that is suited to his or her physical build in the forward path and return path of a repetitive exercise. A motor applies a load to a bar (corresponds to a moving unit) that moves repetitively due to a trainee's exercise. The load that is applied by the motor is not fixed, but rather varies during the repetitive exercise. The width of the repetitive exercise, i.e., the width of the range of motion of the bar, takes into account differences in the physique of individual trainees. Consequently, varying the method by which the load changes in accordance with the width of the range of motion makes it possible to apply a load that is suited to the physique of each individual trainee, thereby enabling each trainee to exercise effectively.

An apparatus that preferably takes the form of a collar for exercising or assessing the upper cervical flexor muscles to assist with headaches. The apparatus includes a resiliently compressible cushion that fits under the mandible of the user but not extending as far as the chin. The user bends their head against the cushion to achieve an elevated pressure and preferably maintains the pressure for a period of time. The absence of sensory feedback of pressure against the chin inhibits the drive to use muscles ofther than the upper cervical flexor muscles. The cushion may be an inflatable bladder so that the pressure against which the head works can be varied. The cushion preferably includes pressure measuring means to measure changes in pressure within the cushion to monitor the performance of the upper cervical flexor muscles.

A machine and method for conditioning and strengthening the human frame, and particularly the lumbar muscles of the lower back and pelvic region. The user-controlled machine has a single restraint strap which wraps around the user's pelvic region and connects to both sides of a support structure. The single restraint strap may be positioned high or low about the user's pelvic region while the user faces forward, backward, or sideways relative to the support structure. The user causes the single restraint strap to be drawn tightly about the pelvic region, thereby restraining the pelvic region against the support structure. This isolates the lumbar muscles and permits the user to conduct specific lumbar muscle conditioning and strengthening exercises while remaining in an upright position.

A sliding assembly comprises two deployment guides (10) which can be secured to opposite side walls (3) and each of which includes a stationary guide rail (11), a central rail (12) movably mounted on the guide rail (11), and a running rail (13) movably mounted on the central rail (12); a first slidable element (5) is retained on the two running rails (13) of the two deployment guides (10), and a second slidable element (6) is retained on the two central rails (12) of the two deployment guides (10). Thus by moving one slidable element, the other slidable element can also be moved.

A fitness station for performing exercises using resistance devices; The station includes a base anchorable to a horizontal surface; a support extending upwardly from the base; a first arm extending outwardly from the support a distance vertically above the base; a second arm extending outwardly from the support a distance vertically above the first arm; a third arm extending outwardly from the support a distance vertically above the second arm; a fourth arm and fifth arm extending outwardly from the support in a different direction to the first and second arms; wherein the fifth arm is located a distance vertically beneath the fourth arm. A plurality of attachment members are provided on one or more of the base, the support, the first, second or third arms, each attachment members being configured to have a resistance device selectively secured thereto.

An exercise machine is provided which is configured to place a user in an exercise position, wherein movement during exercise against a load will target the gluteus maximus muscles. The exercise machine positions the body of a user in a lowered or exercise position which supports the user while raising their body to an elevated position, in a manner to stabilize the user and direct movement of the user along the sagittal plane during use, while concurrently isolating the gluteus maximus muscles as the muscles overcoming the load.

The invention relates to a multidirectional intelligent stretching device. The multidirectional intelligent stretching device comprises a base and a control device, wherein a seat part is arranged on the base, the rear end of the base is connected with a backrest through a backrest rotating shaft, a left leg arm and a right leg arm are arranged at the front end of the base, and under the control of the control device, both the left leg arm and the right leg arm can do left-and-right swinging in the horizontal plane around ends connected with the base and do up-and-down swinging in the vertical plane around the ends connected with the base; further, foot pedals are respectively arranged on the left leg arm and the right leg arm. According to the multidirectional intelligent stretching device, not only can muscles, tendons and bones of the left and right sides of legs be exercised, but also the muscles, tendons and bones of the upper and lower sides of the legs and ankles can be exercised, so that multidirectional stretching body-building exercise is realized.

A machine and method for horizontally stretching and exercising the human body, specifically the human frame or torso. The machine comprised a bed, table, or platform having three main sections: an upper stationary section upon which user's upper body is physically attached, an actuated lower section which receives the user's lower body, and a slack section, including an upright projection, disposed at the end of the lower section of the bed, table, or platform. A strap or similar device is connected between a pelvic harness worn by the user and the upright projection of the slack section. While lying atop the upper and lower sections of the machine, the user self-actuates movement of the lower and slack sections of the machine away from (or towards) the upper body, thereby causing the strap to pull upon (or loosen from) the user's trunk or midsection. Because the user's upper body is physically attached to the stationary upper section of the machine, the user's trunk is effectively stretched and exercised by outward movement of the strap to the extent desired by the user.

The invention discloses a self-help finger flexion exercising and auxiliary massaging device for patients with stroke. The device comprises an arm fixing supporting plate and a wrist fixing ring, wherein a traction rope is connected to the interior of a groove of a grooved wheel; the traction rope is fixedly connected to a finger stall; the arm fixing supporting plate comprises an upper supportingplate and lower supporting plate; the upper supporting plate and the lower supporting plate are movably connected via a rotary disc; a reset spring is inserted into a rotating shaft; a driving gear is arranged in the rotating shaft; the driving gear is meshed with a first driven gear; a dual-rail grooved wheel sleeves a gear shaft of the first driven gear; a driving grooved wheel additionally fixedly sleeves a gear shaft of a second driven gear; a massaging block is arranged in the massaging groove; and a plurality of massaging convex blocks are arranged on the massaging block. According to the device provided by the invention, an arm and fingers of the patient with stroke can be effectively exercised without motor driving; meanwhile, the patient, under the assistance of the device, can conduct simple article grabbing actions, so that burden of accompanying personnel can be greatly reduced; and the device is practicable and efficient and is suitable for promotion.

A cycle propelling mechanism includes a rail disposed on a cycle frame, two cranks rotatably coupled to the cycle frame with a main drive shaft, two levers each include one end pivotally coupled to the crank and the other end slidably coupled to the rail for allowing the levers to be moved cyclically relative to the cycle frame, and two foot pedals pivotally attached to the levers for being stepped and operated by user's feet and for allowing the cranks and the lever to be rotated relative to the cycle frame in an elliptical moving stroke and for allowing the foot pedals to be stepped and moved for a longer stepping or moving stroke by the user, and for effectively exercising the more or bigger muscle groups of the user, and for applying bigger power to the cycle propelling mechanism.

Disclosed is a three-in-one composite profile control and displacement process used for oilfield deep profile control. The process includes that injecting a prepared liquid polymer microsphere solution, then injecting a three-adoption oil displacing agent solution, and finally injecting two-fluid process profile control agent, wherein liquid polymer microspheres selectively enter strata, expand when encountering water and play a role in deep sealing, the oil displacing agent can facilitate expansion of the liquid polymer microspheres and can play a role in oil displacement, and the two-fluid process profile control technology plays a role in sealing and improving profile control strength. Through combining of three products, deep profile control and sweeping area increase can be realized, and crude oil recovery efficiency can be effectively improved.

Provided is a vibrating pull-up bar configured to allow a user to perform a conventional pull-up, while at the same time imparting a vibratory force to the individual which resonates throughout the individual's body to exercise muscle groups at various locations of the user's body.

Exercise apparatus is configured to cause a human body to exercise by adding an external force generated through a drive means to the human body to cause the human body to exert a force counteracting the external force. The apparatus includes: a timer means 21 for measuring the time, which the drive means operated, as exercise time; a storage means 6 for storing the measured exercise time together with time and date; and an arithmetic control means 2 for indicating accumulated exercise time evaluated from the stored exercise time to a user through an indication means 4. The continuity of exercise can be enhanced and the calculated exercise can be easily practiced.

The invention provides a transverse lateral guidance law design method, and belongs to the technical field of the full-automatic airplane landing control law design. The guidance law design method is targeted for the full-automatic airplane landing process, and belongs to the specific step of the full-automatic airplane landing; a control instruction is calculated according to a motion platform and airplane movement and posture states, thereby providing a command signal for a flight control system; and the guidance law design is a key step for realizing closed loop. According to the guidance law design method, lateral deviation information of an airplane is utilized; and calculation is carried out through a designated algorithm, thereby providing a roll angle command signal for the airplane, and realizing lateral control in the full-automatic airplane landing process. Compared with the conventional PID control, in order to improve the maneuverability of a system, the guidance law design method introduces double differential signals to form a PIDDD controller. The main advantages of the guidance law design method are that the measurement information can be rapidly and effectively converted into the command signal needed in the airplane flight control system; the guidance of the precise airplane landing is achieved; and the closed-loop cooperation control is realized.

The invention relates to an air stop sheet retainer, a branching air supply device and a refrigerator. Specifically, the invention provides an air stop sheet retainer. The air stop sheet retainer comprises a first sealing element and a second sealing element, wherein the first sealing element is in the shape of a flat plate, and a plurality of first holes are formed in the first sealing element; the second sealing element is arranged at one side of the first sealing element and provided with a main sealing part and two bending parts; the main sealing part is in the shape of a flat plate and provided with a plurality of second holes aligned with the multiple first holes respectively; and each bending part extends out from one end of the main sealing part to a direction away from the first sealing element. The invention further provides a branching air supply device with the abovementioned air stop sheet retainer, and a refrigerator with the air stop sheet retainer. The air stop sheet retainer is capable of effectively enabling an air stop sheet to move smoothly, high in arrival rate, capable of ensuring the smoothness of the air stop sheet, capable of preventing air leakage between two air outlets, good in sealing effect, and capable of ensuring that the branching air supply device can carry out effective adjustment on air paths and / or an air quantity.