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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 06, 2010
Filed:
Jul. 07, 2006
Motoki Toyama, Tokyo, JP;
Amika Harada, Tokyo, JP;
Takeshi Tsuji, Tokyo, JP;
Hirofumi Nagao, Tokyo, JP;
Naoyuki Wakiyama, Tokyo, JP;
Motoki Toyama, Tokyo, JP;
Amika Harada, Tokyo, JP;
Takeshi Tsuji, Tokyo, JP;
Hirofumi Nagao, Tokyo, JP;
Naoyuki Wakiyama, Tokyo, JP;
Konami Sports Life Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A training apparatus is disclosed which allows a trainee to attain a sense of accomplishment by continuing an exercise until a target is reached, without undue strain. A torque motor applies a load to a handle bar, which is driven by the exercise of a trainee. If the movement of the trainee who moves the handle bar is about to stop, then the load is gradually reduced. If the handle bar once again begins to move due to a load reduction, then it is inferred that the trainee has resumed the exercise, and the load at that time is maintained until, for example, the direction of motion of the handle bar changes. By gradually reducing the load at the fatigue limit of the trainee, it is possible to promote the resumption and the continuance of the exercise.