TECHNOGYM S.P.A.

An exercise machine is configured to have a power-controlled training mode. The exercise machine is configured to vary a percentage of a parameter representative of the athletic preparation of a user. The exercise machine is also configured to perform the power control by following a power target value delivered by the user during the physical activity, the target value being determined based on a percentage of the parameter representative of the athletic preparation of a user.

The present invention relates to a gymnastic machine ( 1 ) comprising a frame ( 2 ) having a base ( 21 ), wherein said base comprises a first ( 211 ) and a second ( 212 ) longitudinal member, a closed-circuit sliding-belt ( 3 ) associated with said base ( 21 ), arranged between said first ( 211 ) and said second ( 212 ) longitudinal member, on which a user can execute a gymnastic exercise, and a transmission assembly ( 5 ) having an electric motor ( 51 ), configured to move said sliding-belt ( 6 ), wherein said gymnastic machine ( 1 ) is characterized in that said electric motor ( 51 ) is arranged below said sliding-belt ( 6 ). The present invention also relates to a manufacturing method of a gymnastic machine ( 1 ).

The present invention relates to a gymnastic machine (M) for carrying out strength exercises by a user comprising a support frame ( 1 ), at least one arm ( 2 ), movable with respect to said support frame ( 1 ), to carry out a gymnastic exercise by said user, wherein said at least one arm ( 2 ) comprises a first end ( 21 ), rotatably coupled with said support frame ( 1 ), and wherein on said at least one arm ( 2 ) a plurality of weights ( 7 ) can be removably applied, at least one detecting system (S) for detecting the displacement of said at least one arm ( 2 ) with respect to said support frame ( 1 ), comprising at least one magnetic element ( 12 ), at least one magnetic sensor ( 11 ), for detecting the magnetic field generated by said magnetic element ( 12 ), capable of generating an electric signal related to said detected magnetic field, and a control logic unit ( 13 ), operatively connected to said magnetic sensor ( 11 ), for acquiring and processing said electric signal related to said detected magnetic field. The present invention also relates to a system (S) applicable to said exercise machine (M). The present invention also relates to a method of operation of said exercise machine (M).

The present invention relates to a gymnastic machine ( 1 ) comprising a base structure ( 2 ) having a front transmission assembly ( 23 ) and a rear transmission assembly ( 24 ), wherein said base structure comprises two lateral longitudinal members ( 27, 28 ) between which a sliding belt ( 22 ) slides, a sliding belt ( 22 ), associated to said base structure ( 2 ), on which a user can perform a gymnastic exercise, wherein said sliding belt ( 22 ) is configured to rotate by means of said front transmission assembly ( 23 ) and rear transmission assembly ( 24 ) according to a sliding direction (X), wherein said sliding belt ( 22 ) is arranged between said two lateral longitudinal members ( 27, 28 ) and an electric motor ( 3 ), having at least one stator ( 33 ) and at least one rotor ( 31, 31′, 32 ), said electric motor ( 3, 3 ′) being kinematically coupled to said front transmission assembly ( 23 ), or to said rear transmission assembly ( 24 ), for moving said sliding belt ( 22 ), said electric motor ( 3, 3 ′) being of axial type.

The present invention is related to selectively adjustable resistance assemblies and methods of use for bicycles. An example device includes at least one flywheel rotated by a user operating pedals, a resistance assembly associated with the at least one flywheel, the resistance assembly configured to exert a resistance force that counteracts rotation of the at least one flywheel caused by the user using the pedals, a human machine interface that is configured to allow the user to select a first resistance level for the resistance force, a secondary resistance selector that allows the user to select a second resistance level for the resistance force, the second resistance level allowing for refinement of the resistance force, and a controller that selectively controls the resistance assembly to apply the resistance force based on the first resistance level and the second resistance level.

The present invention relates to a gymnastic machine ( 1 ) comprising a base structure ( 2 ) having a front transmission assembly ( 23 ) and a rear transmission assembly ( 24 ), wherein said base structure ( 2 ) comprises two lateral longitudinal members ( 27, 28 ) between which a sliding belt ( 22 ) slides, a sliding belt ( 22 ), associated to said base structure ( 2 ), on which a user can perform a gymnastic exercise, wherein said sliding belt ( 22 ) is configured to rotate by means of said front transmission assembly ( 23 ) and said rear transmission assembly ( 24 ) according to a sliding direction (X), wherein said sliding belt ( 22 ) is arranged between said two lateral longitudinal members ( 27, 28 ) and an electric motor ( 3 ), having at least a stator ( 33 ) and at least a rotor ( 31, 31′, 32 ), said electric motor ( 3, 3 ′) being kinematically coupled to said front transmission assembly ( 23 ), or to said rear transmission assembly ( 24 ), for moving said sliding belt ( 22 ), in that said electric motor ( 3, 3 ′) is of axial type.

A method for unlocking a control unit of an exercise machine includes providing the exercise machine, having at least one sensor for detecting presence of a user on the exercise machine, with at least one electrical signal representative of a detection carried out at the time of the occupation of the exercise machine by a user. The method further includes switching, by the exercise machine, the control unit of the exercise machine from a first locking condition to at least a second operating condition in which the user may issue commands to the exercise machine by the control unit, based on the at least one electrical signal provided by said at least one sensor for detecting the presence of the user on the exercise machine.

A method of adaptive control of a treadmill, the treadmill includes a base extending along a longitudinal axis, the base includes a first rotatable element and a second rotatable element adapted to rotate about respective rotation axes transversal to the longitudinal axis of the base. A physical exercise area operatively connects to the first and second rotatable elements. A motor is operatively associated with the first and/or second rotatable element. The motor is configured for rotating the first and the second rotatable and dragging in rotation the physical exercise surface. The method includes: determining by a data processing unit of the treadmill, a first electrical parameter of the treadmill representative of the interaction between a user and the physical exercise surface of the treadmill. The data processing unit controls the motor based on the first electrical parameter detected by the data processing unit.