JP2004520897A - Space-efficient and versatile exercise equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

The exercise device provides increased exercise and a very compact storage location. By attaching the weight stack (128) unit to a frame that includes rails mounted on the wall or self-supporting rails (101b-104b), the weight stack unit can be placed between various use positions and a very compact storage position. You can move with. In order to reduce the footprint of the framework in the retracted position, the rail has a foldable or removable segment. In the storage position, the framework forms a storage space that houses the weight stack unit (128), the foldable user support bench (135), the barbell (118), and other accessory devices. This equipment may further include, for example, a foldable treadmill and screen monitor, leg extensions and curl attachments, and preacher curl attachments, and is hidden behind a panel provided as part of the device Can do. Each weight stack unit can be fitted with a Smith guide and a bearing. A compact arrangement is provided for reducing the momentum of the lifted weight plate. The degree of freedom of the motion handle assembly is increased to facilitate rotation of the user's forearm and wrist.

Description

【Technical field】
[0001]
This application claims the benefit of priority of co-pending provisional application 60 / 256,473 filed on December 20, 2000.
[0002]
Field of Invention
The present invention relates to a multi-purpose exercise device that can perform several different exercises using different components in an integrated structure.
[0003]
More specifically, the present invention includes several improvements and additions to the compactly retractable exercise device described in US Pat. No. 5,725,459 (incorporated herein by reference in its entirety). These improvements increase space utilization and improve the appearance of the device and / or allow further movement and improve ease of use.
[Background]
[0004]
Background of the Invention
U.S. Pat. No. 5,725,459 (Patent No. 5,725,459) discloses a compact and retractable multipurpose exercise device that can be self-supporting or wall mounted. FIGS. 1 and 2 show the upper rails 5A, 5B with a pair of motion resistance units 9A, 9B attached to move away from each other in a 90 ° crossing plane as shown, for example 1 shows a first kinematic machine embodiment 1 of the 5,725,459 patent including a substantially L-shaped self-supporting frame 3 including a set of lower rails 7A, 7B. 3 to 5 show a second embodiment in which the resistance units 9A and 9B are similarly movably attached to the upper and lower rails 5A ′, 7A ′, 5B ′ and 7B ′ attached to the wall. Show. In the illustrated embodiment, the movement resistance units 9A, 9B are adjustable weight stack units that form independent isotonic movement resistance sources. However, the 5,725,459 patent discloses that various known mechanisms can be utilized to provide other types of motion resistance, including progressive constant velocity resistance.
[0005]
Since the weight stack units 9A and 9B are essentially the same and form a mirror image of each other, it will be sufficient to describe one of them. The weight stack unit 9A includes a stacked weight plate 11 that is operatively coupled to one end of a barbell 13 via a block and tackle assembly. In particular, the block and tackle assembly includes a flexible pull line 15 (eg, cable) having an end with a ring or other conventional connector member 16 that can be removably attached to one end of the barbell 13. . The pull-positioning pulley block 17 can be removably mounted at different positions along a vertical guide beam 19 by means of a known opening and lock pin configuration, and a connector member. It serves to establish a vertically adjustable pull start point for 16 or a stop position. In order to maximize the versatility of movement and the freedom of movement, it is preferred that the pulley block 17 be mounted so as to pivot freely in a horizontal plane. With both ends of the barbell 13 attached to the connector members 16 of the respective weight stack units 9A and 9B, the pull position adjustment pre-block 17 serves to establish a barbell stop position that can be adjusted in the vertical direction.
[0006]
The inventive device of the 5,725,459 patent is not limited to motion using a barbell. Various motion attachments can be attached to the connector 16, such as handles and bars known in the art. This allows a number of different exercises to be performed using the two weight stack units individually and together.
[0007]
Weight stack units 9A, 9B are on each pair of upper and lower rails 5A, 7A, 5B, 7B (5A ', 7A', 5B ', 7B' shown in Figs. 3-5) , Can move independently of each other. A locking arrangement is provided to allow each weight stack unit to be conveniently and releasably held or locked in a desired position along the rail. The locking configuration includes a series of spaced openings in one or both of the upper rail assembly and the lower rail assembly, an upper pin that can be selectively extended into and retracted from the rail opening, and And / or a locking mechanism on each weight stack unit including a lower pin. The combination of the ability to selectively lock each weight stack unit in its respective different horizontal position and the vertical adjustability provided by the adjustment pulley block 17, the pull position of each weight stack unit, i.e. The stop position of the connector 16 can be moved over substantially the entire xy coordinate range within the boundaries of the respective upper and lower rails. Exemplary positions of the weight stack units 9A, 9B and the corresponding adjustment pulley block 17 are shown in FIG. This mobility provides a very high degree of versatility, with a wide variety of movements (using one weight stack or both weight stacks at the same time) and a variety of such movements. It becomes possible to apply deformation.
[0008]
In the self-supporting embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2, the locking mechanism is shown having a lower pin 35 for coupling to the opening of the lower rail 7A. In the wall mounted rail embodiment shown in FIG. 3, the modified locking mechanism includes a lower pin 35 for connecting to the opening of the lower rail 7A ', and a connection for connecting to the opening of the upper rail 5A'. And an upper pin 37. In order to provide additional stability and increase lock strength, a two-pin configuration is generally preferred.
[0009]
With particular reference now to FIGS. 4 and 5, it can be seen how to install the wall-mounted embodiment of the '5,725,459 patent in the corner area of the room to increase the space efficiency of high use and storage. The configuration shown in FIG. 4 is a configuration for performing a bench press exercise. The weight stack units 9A, 9B are spaced from the apex (ie, the corner of the room) of the crossing plane of movement. The end of the barbell 13 is connected to the pull lines of the weight stack units 9A and 9B, and the user support bench 81 is positioned below the barbell 13. The bench 81 includes a pair of body support members 83 and 85 that are multi-joint and substantially planar, and a pair of support legs 87 and 89 attached thereto. The body support member 83 may be movable to various tilt positions in anticipation of performing tilt bench press and other movements.
[0010]
In FIG. 5, the barbell 13 is separated from the weight stack units 9A and 9B, the bench 81 is folded, and the weight stack units 9A and 9B are adjacent to each other and close to the corner of the room. Is moving along the rails. In such a position, a space 91 is formed between the weight stack unit and the support frame (in this case, a wall), and the folded bench 81 and the barbell 13 are in an upright state using this space. Stored. In addition, other motion accessory devices, including other attachments for the connector 16, may also be stored in the space 91.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
[0011]
Summary of the Invention
In view of the above, the main objectives of the present invention are to increase the utilization of space and improve the appearance of the device and / or allow further movement and improve the usability of the 5,725,459 patent. It provides several improvements and additions to the exercise equipment.
[0012]
In the first aspect of the invention, the exercise device supports two independent resistance units and each unit can be operated together by a user to perform an exercise towards and away from each other. Each frame includes a frame on which two movement resistance units are mounted for movement to each storage position, wherein each movement resistance unit is movably mounted on a rail of the frame, A segment that can move between an extended use position that allows each motion resistance unit to move along the rail and a retracted position that reduces the footprint of the frame. Each motion resistance unit is movably mounted on a rail of the frame. The rail has a segment that can move between an extended use position that allows each motion resistance unit to move along the rail and a retracted position that reduces the footprint of the frame.
[0013]
In a second aspect of the present invention, the exercise device supports two independent exercise resistance units, and is attached so that the two exercise resistance units can move toward each other and away from each other in their respective use positions, Each unit includes a framework that can be operated together by a user when performing an exercise and can be operated together to a respective storage position. A cover panel that is movable between a closed position that at least partially covers the motion unit when at least one motion unit is in the retracted position and an open position that exposes the at least one motion resistance unit for use. Are movably linked to the framework.
[0014]
In a third aspect of the invention, the exercise device includes an adjustable movement resistance structure. A pair of flexible line segments are operably connected to the motion resistant structure. Each line segment has an end with a connector adapted to be attached to a movable motion member. To this structure, each end is attached so that it can be used together when performing an exercise. The motion resistant structure supports the line segments such that each end is maintained in a respective vertically adjustable stop position. Each line segment can be extended independently of the other line segment in opposition to the motion resistance bias provided by the above structure so that each end can be moved away from its stop position. Each line segment can be pulled independently by a bias to return the end to its stop position. The apparatus further includes a barbell and a pair of Smith guide posts and bearings mounted adjacent to each adjustable mounting at the end. Each bearing can be attached to a line segment and has a connector assembly attached to a barbell. The bearing can be moved to a position that allows the barbell to be attached to the respective connector assembly and to a position that allows the barbell to extend between the respective connector assemblies. The start position of the barbell can be adjusted along the Smith guide column by adjusting the stop position of each line segment end in the vertical direction and moving the bearing along the Smith guide column.
[0015]
In a fourth aspect of the invention, the motion resistance unit is a flexible line having an end with a connector operably coupled to a motion resistance source and adapted to be attached to a movable motion member.・ Includes segments. The motion resistance unit supports the line segment such that its end is maintained in a vertically adjustable stop position. The line segment can extend against the bias of the resistance source so that the end can be moved away from its stop position. The line segment can be pulled back by bias to return the end to its stop position. The motion resistance unit includes an adjustable weight stack unit, and the lines are provided as part of the adjustable weight stack unit block and tackle assembly. Each weight stack unit is attached to a vertically extending guide member, a plurality of weight plates slidably mounted on the guide member, and a block and tackle assembly at the upper end. And a weight mounting member that can be selectively coupled and selectively lifts a desired number of weight plates along the guide member. The vertically extending guide member is fitted with a mechanism that reduces the momentum of the lifted weight plate at the end of the lifting stroke, thereby increasing the retraction rate of the line segment.
[0016]
In a fifth aspect of the present invention, the exercise device supports two independent exercise resistance units and is attached such that the two exercise resistance units can move toward each other and away from each other in their respective use positions; Each unit includes a framework that can be operated together by a user when performing an exercise and can be operated together to a respective storage position. A treadmill capable of moving between a storage position and a use position is movably connected to the frame. Each motion resistance unit is movably mounted on a rail of the frame, and in the retracted position, the treadmill extends substantially vertically adjacent the rail.
[0017]
In a sixth aspect of the invention, the motion handle assembly includes an elongated handle. A flexible strap is connected to extend from both ends of the handle. A connector assembly is provided to connect the flexible strap to the pull line of the motion resistance unit. When the strap is pulled between the handle and the connector assembly, the handle remains substantially freely rotatable in an arc that generally exists in the plane of the pulled strap.
[0018]
The above and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become readily apparent and will be fully understood by considering the following detailed description of the preferred embodiments in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.
[0019]
Detailed Description of the Preferred Embodiment
Structural frame
As shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, the self-supporting structural frame described in US Pat. No. 5,725,459 has been modified to reduce the amount of space required when the exercise device is retracted. The structural frame of the exercise device includes a corner column 104, a pair of tube columns 105a and 105b, a pair of upper fixed rails 101a and 102a, a pair of lower fixed rails 103a and 104a, an upper cross beam 106, and a lower cross plate 107. The upper and lower rails are broken down into two parts, a fixed rail 101a-104a and an extension rail 101b-104b, so that they can be stored in a smaller triangular structure.
[0020]
Since the left and right mechanisms of the exercise device are essentially the same and form a mirror image of each other, it is considered sufficient to describe one. The tube column 105a is attached to the lower rail 103a by inserting the tube column 105a inside a tubular end portion 108a provided at the apex of the triangular base 108 (see FIG. 12). The triangular base 108 is provided with a tubular end 108a at one corner, and the rail 103a and cross-section by a nut and bolt assembly extending from the triangular base 108 through the rail 103a and plate 107a (part of the cross plate 107). The plate 107 is preferably provided in the form of a deep triangular tray with the side close to the rail 103 attached. The tube 105a is inserted at its upper end into a tubular end 106a, which is part of the end structure of the upper cross beam 106, and each such end structure has a structure similar to that of the triangular base 108. Have. The upper housing for the left and right column ends is preferably provided as a unitary assembly structure including the upper cross beam 106.
[0021]
The extension rails 101b-104b can be of various types, for example, foldable, removable / remountable, telescopic, or in some cases provided as part of a pair of primary cover panels 109a and 109b May be. The upper extension rails 101b and 102b are an example of a foldable type. Lower extension rails 103b and 104b are an example of a removable / removable type. The top extension rail 102b is removed from the hanging vertical position at point 116 by removing the pin 110 (see FIG. 19) and pushing the free end of the extension rail up to the horizontal position where the pin 110 is reinserted into the hole 111. Pivot to the extended horizontal position. The bottom extension rail 103b (see FIG. 7) is arranged for use by sliding the plate 103c (see FIG. 16) into the slot or space formed by the tab 108b (see FIGS. 6 and 16) of the triangular base 108 Has been. FIG. 16 shows the top extension rail segment hanging in a substantially vertical direction, with the bottom extension rail 103b removed and resting on the fixed rail 103a in a substantially vertical direction.
[0022]
panel
Added cover panels 109a and 109b (FIG. 6) movable to the exercise device of US Pat. No. 5,725,459 to house the exercise device and resemble a corner closet as shown in FIG. Yes. The panel 109b (to which the frame is connected) is attached to the tube column 105a via hinge plates 112 and 113. Thus, the tube column 105a serves as a hinge-supportable panel 109b for pivoting to the open and closed positions by the coupling handle 114. Mirrors can be attached to the outside of the cover panels 109a and 109b and can have a decorative surface finish, such as a wood finish, that can match the decor of the room in which the machine is located.
[0023]
Two additional functions can be achieved using the inner (secondary) panels 115 and 116 of the cover panels 109a and 109b (see FIG. 9): 1) The user's posture while exercising Mirror to check; and 2) Useful stickers, eg illustrations of exercise and instructions for adjustment by user height. The inner panel 115 is preferably about one-half the width of the outer (primary) panel and includes a separate hinge 117 located in the center. A separate hinge 117 allows the secondary panel 115 to be folded on one side to expose the mirror and the other side to be folded to expose the tension paper.
[0024]
Smith Ensamble
The configuration shown in FIG. 7 is for performing a motion using a removable barbell 118 coupled to bearings 119 and 120 guided by linear guides 121 and 122. As shown, the barbell 118 can be used to perform guided bench press, military press, and squat movements. In the art, this configuration in which the barbell is guided via a linear linear movement is known as a “Smith” machine. Free-standing Smith machines are common in fitness facilities. In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, in contrast to known configurations, Smith ensembles (barbell 118, Smith guides 121 and 122, and within the configuration of the resistance unit as described in US Pat. No. 5,725,459, and Smith bearings 119 and 120) are incorporated. In order to accommodate the Smith ensemble, the vertical guide post 123 for the pull position adjustment ple block 124 has been moved several inches to one side. Such integration can increase the number of guided movements that are possible with the use of the exercise apparatus described above without limiting the ability of the exercise apparatus described above to be stored within the structural frame.
[0025]
Each Smith ensemble also includes a Smith safety support 125 so that the lifted weight can be quickly stopped if the user momentarily reaches muscle fatigue. The weight is stopped by fitting the Smith hook 126 (see FIG. 13) into the slot 125a (see FIG. 7, also provided on the opposite side). The hooks 126 are welded adjacent each end of the barbell so that the user can drop the hook 126 into the slot of the Smith safety support 125 (FIG. 7) by rotating the barbell 118. A plate 127 (FIG. 13) is rotatably fixed at each end of the barbell 118 so that the barbell can rotate on its own axis while the barbell is connected to the Smith bearing via a spring loaded pin 134. ing. The barbell 127 can be removed by removing the spring-loaded pins 134 from the plate 127 so that the end of the barbell can be pivoted upward and removed from the connector assembly 132.
[0026]
Smith guides 121 and 122 (FIG. 7) are preferably slightly tilted to more closely mimic the natural displacement of the barbell throughout movement due to movement when using free weights.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 7, Smith guide 122 includes reconstructed upper structural housing 128 and lower structural housing 129 (top waist and bottom waist) of each movable resistance unit (eg, weight stack). , As well as a U-shaped guide member 130 which serves as a mounting position for the Smith guide. Each Smith guide has a line that provides resistance, ie a bearing to which the cable 131 is attached using a connector of conventional design. Each line in a known manner by attaching to the bearing a line segment that extends upward to a small top ple and then extends downward to a counterweight 119a (see FIG. 11) guided by its own vertical guide (not shown). The balance of the bearing is taken. Such a vertical guide is attached to the lower structural housing 128 and attached to the upper structural housing 129 at the top. Balanced bearings are standard bearings in the art and are specifically provided for users who cannot lift the total weight of the bearing and Smith bar without adding any resistance.
[0028]
The bearing connector assembly 132 (see FIG. 13) has several barbell height adjustment sites. Large-scale adjustment of the starting position for the Smith bearing is performed using the holes 133 in the brie column 123 (see FIG. 7). The purpose is to allow the user to make finer adjustments so that the barbell height is better positioned with the appropriate starting height. As an example, in the case of a bench press movement, the user makes extensive adjustments to the height of the barbell by selecting the height of the pull position adjustment pre-block 124, and then the spring load pins 134 of the connector assembly 132. It is thought that the height of the barbell is finely adjusted by selecting the position of (FIG. 13).
[0029]
Folding bench
As shown in FIGS. 8-11, the folding bench described in US Pat. No. 5,725,459 is folded so that it is firmly and easily contacted by the corner post 104 (see FIG. 11) and each Redesigned to provide an easier configuration to move with each movement. The horizontal structural support 135 of the folding bench is fixed to the corner column 104 by pins 136 that are selectively located in holes (not shown) provided inside the substantially “H” shaped cross section of the corner column 104. Telescopic lever. This telescoping lever keeps the bench in the central crossing plane of the exercise device, so the user can only fit / remove the pin 136a (see FIGS. 7 and 8) with the bench close to or away from the corner There is no need to worry about whether the bench is properly positioned so that the handles attached to each weight stack unit are connected at equal distances from each other. Further, as shown in FIG. 11, the horizontal bench support 135 folds the bench so as to stand upright and guides it to a storage position in contact with the corner pillar 104. The “U” shaped bench support 137 (FIG. 7) can be folded to contact the back side of the seat support, as shown in FIG.
[0030]
A pair of rollers 138 and a pulley 139 (see FIG. 7) are added below the bench support 137. A spring loaded roller can be used to lift the support 137 from contact with the ground, thereby allowing the user to easily move the bench to a desired position when not sitting. The two pulleys guide the least probable starting position of the handle 140 (see FIG. 17) connected to the weight stack via cable 141 and connector 142.
[0031]
Rat pull-down pulley
The upper cross beam 106 includes a pair of rat pull-down pulleys 142 (see FIG. 12) that are centrally located and each have a separate cable 143. When the cable extends through the rat pull-down pulley 142 to the pulley 145 (hidden), the cable end connector 144 is maintained below the central pull-down pulley 142, and the cable end connector 144 is not in use. , Extends around the pulley 145 and can be stored in a (hidden) storage hook located at 146. The rat pull-down pulley 142 is contained within a housing 106c that allows each pulley to pivot toward or away from the corner.
[0032]
Vertical bench
The vertical bench attachment shown in FIG. 9 is used for exercises such as vertical knee-up and down exercises. Mounted to the structural beam 146 is a hinged back support 147, two arm supports 148, two hinged tube handles 149, and upper and lower diagonal supports 150, 151. The vertical bench 180 is stored so as to hang from the telescopic bar 152 in contact with the wall as shown in FIG. 16 (the bar 52 is also described in FIG. 7). In use, the user places a movable resistance unit in the vertical bench position, as shown in FIG. The upper and lower diagonal supports 150, 151 of the vertical bench are positioned at a desired height within the slot 125a (see FIG. 7) of the Smith safety column 125. As shown in FIG. 9, the tube handle 149 is locked in a vertical position as shown in FIG. 9, and when the knee is lowered, the tube handle 149 is locked in a horizontal position by an unloading pin 152a.
[0033]
Preacher Curl
The preacher curl attachment shown in FIG. 10 can be placed in the connector 153 (see FIG. 8). The support pad 154 of the preacher curl attachment has at least two different positions selected by selectively fitting a pin (not shown) to 155, an inclined position and a flat position. It is also possible to adjust the height by selectively fitting a pin (not visible) to 156. FIG. 16 shows the pre-curl curl attachment 181 in the retracted position.
[0034]
Leg extension and leg curl attachment
This attachment can be reattached so that each set of heel pads 157 and 158 (see FIG. 8) can be removed, swiveled 90 °, and retracted behind the plane of movement of the resistance unit as shown in FIG. (158a attachment) is an improved version of the attachment described in US Pat. No. 5,725,459.
[0035]
treadmill
A folding electric treadmill 159 (see FIG. 11) is added to the exercise device described in US Pat. No. 5,725,459. Electric treadmills are known in the art and therefore only described for new features relating to folding the treadmill very firmly behind the resistance unit movement plane (up to position 160 shown in FIG. 16). To do. The main structural housing 161 (see FIG. 11) that holds the treadmill motor and frame is located on the floor and attached to the outside of the bottom rail 103a (see FIG. 6) and the triangular base 108 (see FIG. 12). Yes. The pivot axis of the treadmill is preferably aligned with the rotational axis of the drive motor. The treadmill drive motor is preferably controlled by an electronic console 162 that also adjusts the treadmill tilt. A power cable and a data cable (not shown) connecting the motor to the electronic console can advantageously extend inside the tube post 105a (see FIG. 6). The electronic console 162 hangs from the top rail 101b as shown and is pulled down from the storage position 163 (see FIG. 16) to a comfortable eye level when the user stands on the running belt. The electronic console has selective exercise programs, heart rate monitors, and other electronic functions common to treadmills. In addition, a screen monitor can be connected for use as a TV or to use the Internet. The treadmill handrail 164 is preferably made of two parts that can also be folded upright together with the treadmill.
[0036]
Functional training
Functional training is beneficial for body movements in sports and daily life, ie punches and kicks, which are repeated at a considerable rate. In order for the weight stack cable to pull in momentarily for the next repetitive motion, the weight stack momentum needs to be significantly reduced. In order to enable this action, the guide rod 165 (see FIG. 15) for the weight stack 166 is hollow. A compression spring 168 is disposed above the weight stack inside each guide. Grooves 168 on each side of the guide form a gap for fitting a removable key 169. These grooves start from the height at which the key is located and extend to the maximum height possible by compression of the spring.
[0037]
Ergo handle
The handle shown in FIG. 14 is configured to allow free movement with respect to wrist acceleration / deceleration 170 and forearm clockwise / counterclockwise rotation 171. The purpose is to reduce wrist stress during movement by allowing the wrist and forearm to rotate freely about its main axis of rotation. Acceleration and deceleration are enabled by a handle configured as a tube 172 that rotates outside the inner cylindrical housing that holds a set of rollers 173. The forearm is rotated by extending the strap 174 through the set of rollers 173 inside the inner housing of the handle. (As used herein, “strap” is understood to encompass not only the flat strap shown, but also various other types of laces including cables, ropes, and other types of lines. The roller serves to facilitate the clockwise or counterclockwise travel of the handle along a strap that forms a closed loop connected to the connector 176 via the eyelet 175. As indicated by the arrows in FIG. 14a, the handle slides along a strap that is driven by its inner rollers and extends to both outer sides. Thus, when the strap is pulled between the handle and the exemplary connector assembly formed by eyelet 175 and connector 176, the handle rotates almost freely in an arc that exists in the plane of the pulled strap. Is possible. The handle also rotates on its long axis.
[0038]
Telescopic bar
An adjustable telescopic bar 152 (see FIG. 7) is attached to the plate 177 and the corner column 4. The attachment in the corner post can be adjusted vertically by positioning the pin 178 within one selected hole 179.
[0039]
Modular connector
One or more modular connectors 182 (see FIGS. 18 and 18a) can be used to securely attach one structural frame to the other same frame by respective tube posts 105a and 105b. Preferably, adjacent frames (systems) are connected between panel hinge plate 112 and panel hinge plate 113 (see FIG. 6) adjacent to both the upper and lower rails of each frame. Is done. This configuration increases the integrity and stability of the structure when, for example, multiple systems are used as shown in FIG.
[0040]
The invention has been described with reference to its preferred exemplary embodiments. Those skilled in the art will be able to envision other aspects, features and modifications within the scope and spirit of the present invention as set forth in the appended claims upon review of this disclosure.
[Brief description of the drawings]
[0041]
FIG. 1 is a self-supporting exercise device according to our prior art US Pat. No. 5,725,459 (US Pat. No. 5,725,459), including a movable weight stack unit with an adjustable pull position pulley block. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing that the apparatus is prepared and used to perform a bench press exercise.
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the apparatus of FIG. 1 showing an alternative use position of the weight stack unit and the adjustment pulley block shown in dotted lines.
FIG. 3 is a side view of a weight stack unit of a wall mounted exercise device according to the prior art 5,725,459 patent;
FIG. 4 is a schematic top plan view of a prior art wall mounted exercise device according to the prior art 5,725,459 patent prepared for performing a bench press exercise.
5 is a schematic top plan view of the prior art device of FIG. 4 in a retracted position.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an exercise device according to one of the present invention, stored by its cover panel.
7 is a perspective view showing the exercise device of FIG. 6 in a bench press configuration.
8 is a perspective view showing the exercise device of FIG. 6 in a leg extension configuration.
9 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the apparatus of FIG. 6 for vertical bench attachment.
10 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the apparatus of FIG. 6 for pleature curl attachments.
11 is a perspective view showing the configuration of the apparatus of FIG. 6 for a treadmill option.
12 is a perspective view of the exercise device of FIG. 6 in a rat pull-down configuration.
13 is a detailed perspective view of a connecting portion between a barbell and a Smith bearing in the apparatus of FIG.
FIG. 14 is a “see-through” perspective view of an “ergo” handle according to the present invention.
14a is a perspective view of the “Ergo” handle of FIG. 14 showing its movement.
FIG. 15 is a perspective view of a weight stack assembly including a compression spring used for functional training exercises according to one of the present inventions.
15a is a “see-through” perspective view of the weight stack assembly shown in FIG. 15. FIG.
16 is a perspective view of the exercise device of the present invention of FIG. 6 housed with attachments, attachments, and options (the cover panel is open and the weight stack is omitted for clarity). did).
17 is a perspective view of the exercise device of FIG. 6 showing a configuration for one arm rows.
FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing a pair of identical exercise devices secured together by a modular connector according to one of the present inventions.
18a is an enlarged perspective view of the modular connector shown in FIG.
FIG. 19 is an enlarged “see-through” perspective view of the extension rail pivot point.

Claims (44)

To move to each use position and each storage position, supporting two independent motion resistance units and moving towards and away from each other, each unit can be operated together by the user to perform the movement An exercise device comprising a frame to which two movement resistance units are attached,
Each motion resistance unit is movably mounted on the rail of the frame, and the rail reduces the extension use position that allows each motion resistance unit to move along the rail, and reduces the footprint of the frame An exercise device having a segment that can move between storage positions. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the rail segment is pivotally mounted for movement between an extended use position and a retracted position. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein the rail segment can be removed from the remaining framework for placement in the retracted position. The framework includes an upper rail and a lower rail, and the motion resistance unit has upper and lower rollers for traveling along the rail, and each rail segment is movable from the extended use position to the retracted position. The exercise device according to claim 1. 5. The exercise device of claim 4, wherein the rail segment pivots to a substantially vertical retracted position. 5. The exercise device of claim 4, wherein the rail segment can be removed from the remaining framework for placement in the retracted position. 2. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein a movement resistance unit is attached to the frame for moving in a horizontal direction within the intersecting plane. To move to each use position and each storage position, supporting two independent motion resistance units and moving towards and away from each other, each unit can be operated together by the user to perform the movement A frame to which two motion resistance units are attached, a closed position that at least partially covers the motion unit when at least one motion unit is in its retracted position, and exposure so that at least one motion resistance unit can be used An exercise device comprising a cover panel that is movably connected to a frame for movement between an open position. 9. The exercise device of claim 8, further comprising a secondary panel movably mounted in a relationship over the cover panel. 10. The exercise device of claim 9, wherein the secondary panel is mounted for pivoting movement relative to the cover panel. 9. The exercise device according to claim 8, wherein a pair of cover panels is provided, and each cover panel is movable to a position substantially covering one of each of the exercise resistance units arranged in the storage position. The pair of cover panels are positioned adjacent to each other so that, in their closed position, a covering storage area is defined therein together with a framework in which the movement resistance unit is disposed at each storage position. The exercise device described. 13. Motion according to claim 12, wherein two movement resistance units are attached to the frame for horizontal movement in the intersecting plane and the covering containment area is a corner containment area defined between the intersecting planes. apparatus. 14.The framework defines a triangular structure including a corner post, two additional posts, a pair of upper fixed rails, a pair of lower fixed rails, and a cross member connecting the two additional posts. Exercise equipment. 15. The exercise device of claim 14, wherein each of the two additional pillars supports one of the pair of cover panels with a hinge for movement between its open and closed positions. 9. The exercise device according to claim 8, wherein each movement resistance unit is movably mounted on a rail of the frame, and in the open position, the cover panel is located behind the rail. The rail has a segment that can move between an extended use position that allows each motion resistance unit to move along the rail and a retracted position that reduces the footprint of the frame. 17. The exercise device of claim 16, wherein the exercise device is located within a covering storage area defined when placed in the closed position. The treadmill further includes a treadmill movably attached to the frame for moving between a retracted position and a use position, the retracted position of the treadmill being behind the cover panel when the cover panel is in the closed position. 9. The exercise device of claim 8, wherein the exercise device is located. 19. The exercise device of claim 18, further comprising a screen monitor attached to the framework above the treadmill. The exercise according to claim 8, further comprising a folding exercise bench movable between a storage position and a use position, wherein the storage position of the exercise bench is located behind the cover panel when the cover panel is in the closed position. apparatus. 21. The exercise device of claim 20, wherein the exercise bench is movably connected to the framework for movement between its retracted and used positions. 21. The exercise device of claim 20, wherein the exercise bench is removably coupled to the framework to allow movement between its retracted and used positions. A pre-curl curl attachment that can move between a retracted position and a use position, wherein the retracted curl attachment retracted position is located within a covering retractable area formed when the panel is placed in its closed position; The exercise device according to claim 12. Further includes a leg extension / curl attachment that can be moved between a storage position and a use position, where the storage position of the leg extension / curl attachment is defined when the panel is placed in its closed position 13. The exercise device according to claim 12, located in the region. A treadmill attached to a frame for moving between a storage position and a use position, the storage position being located in a covered storage area defined when the panel is placed in its closed position;
A folding exercise bench that is movable between a storage position and a use position, wherein the storage position is located in a covered storage area formed when the panel is placed in its closed position;
Preacher curl attachment, which can be moved between a storage position and a use position, and the storage position is located within the covering storage area defined when the panel is placed in its closed position, and the storage position and use 13. The movement of claim 12, further comprising a leg extension / curl attachment that is movable between positions and wherein the storage position is located within a covering storage area defined when the panel is placed in its closed position. apparatus. Each motion resistance unit includes a flexible line segment having a respective end with a connector operably coupled to a motion resistance source and adapted to be attached to a movable motion member; A resistance unit supports the line segments such that each end is maintained in a respective vertically adjustable stop position so that each line segment can move each end away from its stop position. Each can be extended independently of the other line segment against the bias of one source of resistance, and each line segment is pulled independently to return the end to its stop position by the bias The exercise device of claim 1, wherein Adjustable movement resistance structure,
Each end having a connector operably coupled to a motion resistant structure and adapted to be attached to a movable motion member so that the structure can be used with each other to perform motion Each end is attached and the motion resistance structure supports the line segment such that each end is maintained in a respective vertically adjustable stop position, and each line segment has its end at its end. In order to be able to move away from the stop position, it can be extended independently of the other line segment, in opposition to the movement resistance bias introduced by the structure, and each line segment has its end pushed by its bias. A pair of flexible line segments, which can be independently pulled back to the stop position,
Mounted adjacent to the barbell, as well as each adjustable attachment at the end of the line segment, each bearing is attachable to the line segment and has a connector assembly for mounting the barbell, Can be moved to a position that allows a barbell to be attached to each connector assembly and the barbell to extend between each connector assembly, and the start position of the barbell is the stop position at the end of each line segment. An exercise device comprising a pair of Smith guide columns and a bearing that is adjustable along the Smith guide column by vertically adjusting the shaft and moving the bearing along the Smith guide column. 28. The exercise device of claim 27, wherein each connector assembly includes a first mechanism that releasably retains the bearing at a selected position along the guide post to adjust the starting position of the barbell. 30. The exercise device of claim 28, wherein each connector assembly further includes a second mechanism for finely adjusting the height of the barbell. 28. The motion resistance unit of claim 27, wherein the adjustable motion resistance structure includes a framework that supports two independent motion resistance units each having a line segment operably coupled thereto. 31. The movement resistance unit according to claim 30, wherein two movement resistance units are attached to the frame for horizontal movement towards and away from each other. A stop position having an end with a connector operably connected to a motion resistance source and adapted to be attached to a movable motion member, the motion resistance unit having a vertically adjustable end The line segment is supported so that the line segment can be extended against the bias of the motion resistance source so that the end can be moved away from its stop position, and the end is stopped. A movement resistance unit comprising a flexible line segment that can be retracted by biasing back into position,
The motion resistance unit includes an adjustable weight stack unit, and a line is provided as part of the adjustable weight stack unit block and tackle assembly, each weight stack unit having a desired In order to selectively lift a number of weight plates along the guide member, a vertically extending guide member, a plurality of weight plates slidably mounted on the guide member, and a block and tackle at its upper end A weight attachment member attached to the assembly and selectively connectable to the weight plate, wherein the vertically extending member reduces the momentum of the lifted weight plate at the end of the lifting stroke; Increase line segment pull-in rate Because of mechanism are attached, resistance to motion unit. 33. A motion resistance unit according to claim 32, wherein the mechanism for reducing the momentum of the lifted weight plate is mounted in a cavity formed in the vertically extending guide member. 35. The resistance to movement of claim 33, wherein the adjustable weight stack includes a connecting element that removably extends into the cavity for connection to the mechanism when the adjustable weight stack is lifted. unit. A compression mechanism mounted on a vertically extending guide member that can be coupled to an adjustable weight stack unit when the weight stack is lifted by a mechanism for reducing the momentum of the lifted weight plate 33. A motion resistance unit according to claim 32, comprising a spring. 36. A motion resistance unit according to claim 35, wherein the compression spring is mounted in a cavity formed in a vertically extending guide member. 38. The motion resistance unit of claim 36, wherein the adjustable weight stack includes a key that can removably extend into the cavity for coupling with the compression spring when the adjustable weight stack is lifted. . 2 to move to each position and each storage position, supporting two independent motion resistance units and moving towards and away from each other, each unit can be operated together by the user to perform the movement A frame to which two motion resistance units are mounted, and movably connected to the frame for movement between a retracted position and a use position, each motion resistance unit being movably mounted and retracted on a rail of the frame An exercise device, wherein the treadmill includes a treadmill that extends in a substantially vertical direction adjacent the rail in a position. 39. The exercise device of claim 38, wherein the treadmill extends substantially vertically and rearward of the rail in the retracted position. Elongated handle,
A motion handle assembly including a flexible strap coupled to extend from both ends of the handle, and a connector assembly for coupling the flexible strap to a pull line of the motion resistance unit,
Even when the strap is pulled between the handle and the connector assembly, the handle remains substantially freely rotatable in an arc generally present in the plane of the pulled strap, thereby allowing the user's forearm to be rotated. A motion handle assembly that facilitates rotation. 41. The exercise handle assembly of claim 40, wherein the handle is capable of sliding longitudinally along the pulled strap. 42. The exercise handle assembly of claim 41, wherein the strap extends through and can slide through a passage provided in the handle. 43. The motion handle assembly of claim 42, wherein the elongated handle includes a roller mounted in the passage to facilitate sliding movement of the handle on the strap. 44. The kinematic handle assembly of claim 43, wherein the elongate handle further comprises an outer member rotatable on the inner member of the elongate handle about the longitudinal axis of the elongate handle, thereby facilitating rotation of the user's wrist. .

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