ORTHOPEDIC TRAINING APPARATUS Russian patent published in 1997 - IPC

FIELD: medical equipment. SUBSTANCE: apparatus has base, loading device with hand drive and handles, which are kinematically coupled through levers formed as telescopic horizontal bars and foot drive with pedal mechanism, whose pedals are mounted on rotary shaft, foot receiving plated members, hand foot drive receiving device, braking member, User accommodating device with back and seat, hand supporting members. Seat is mounted on base by means of telescopic column so that seat height may be adjusted. Back is coupled with seat for changing inclination angle and has back supporting members with slides. Hand supporting members are mounted on seat and may be adjusted in vertical plane by telescopic bars. Drive receiving device is formed as carcass mounted on base for longitudinal displacement and may be fixed in any position. EFFECT: increased efficiency, simplified construction and enhanced reliability in operation. 3 cl, 6 dwg