CA2239917A1 - Exercise machine - Google Patents
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Abstract
An exercise machine is comprised of one or more resistance units.
The unit(s) can be mounted to a ceiling, a floor, a wall, a freestanding floor unit, to opposing walls, an opposite floor and ceiling, opposing freestanding units; or the unit(s) can be mounted into frames which are so mounted. Necessary eyelets and pulleys attached to the frame(s) allow ropes to be presented to the user at various angles which are useful for resistance exercise. When the user pulls a handle attached to a rope a shaft is turned inside each resistance unit. A
consistent amount of resistance is created because the resistance of the shaft to being rotated does not change over the duration of the exercise stroke. Changing the freedom of the shaft to rotate will vary the degree of this consistent resistance. Each rope drives a separate resistance unit, allowing for independent resistance settings and usage of each rope. The user can orient themselves to the exercise machine in any way, allowing for an almost unlimited number of exercise positions.
The unit(s) can be mounted to a ceiling, a floor, a wall, a freestanding floor unit, to opposing walls, an opposite floor and ceiling, opposing freestanding units; or the unit(s) can be mounted into frames which are so mounted. Necessary eyelets and pulleys attached to the frame(s) allow ropes to be presented to the user at various angles which are useful for resistance exercise. When the user pulls a handle attached to a rope a shaft is turned inside each resistance unit. A
consistent amount of resistance is created because the resistance of the shaft to being rotated does not change over the duration of the exercise stroke. Changing the freedom of the shaft to rotate will vary the degree of this consistent resistance. Each rope drives a separate resistance unit, allowing for independent resistance settings and usage of each rope. The user can orient themselves to the exercise machine in any way, allowing for an almost unlimited number of exercise positions.
Description
Jeff Bustard July 18, 1999 Boz 177, New Denver, B.C. Application No. 2,239,917 VOG 1S0 Filing Date: 1998/07/14 Specification This invention relates to an exercise machine using mechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic devices to generate resistance.
It is common in devices of this kind to use iron weights or rubber bands to create resistance. Both methods result in resistance that is inconsistent over the duration of the exercise stroke, causing ineffi-cient exercise and potential injury. Some exercise machines have been designed to offer consistent resistance, but inevitably fall short of offering comprehensive exercise potential by forcing the user to sit or stand in a fixed position and operate a single resistance device within a very limited range of motion. Moreover, such devices are large and heavy, occupying significant floor space.
I have found that these disadvantages may be overcome by using one or more separate resistance devices which generate consistent resis-tance over the duration of the exercise stroke, mounting them to a ceiling, a floor, a wall, a freestanding floor unit, to opposing walls, an opposite floor and ceiling, opposing freestanding units; or the units) can be mounted into frames which are so mounted, and allowing the user to orient themselves free of any restrictions imposed by the exer-cise machine.
In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention Figure 1 shows how one embodiment is used with both arms making the same action, where 1 is a double resistance unit, 2 is a frame mounted to a wall, and 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 are eyelets or pulleys which allow two ropes to be presented to the user at different angles. Eyelet 3 is mounted on an outrigger bar which is adjustable in height. Figures 1, 2 and 3 show examples of how this embodiment allows the user to perform different exercises at the same rope position, by changing their ori-entation to the machine. Figures 4 and 5 show a single resistance unit. Figure 4 is an elevation view partly in section at line cd of Figure 5. Figure 5 is a section at line ab of Figure 4. Figures 6 and 7 are sections of the main spool and shaft at lines ef and gh of Figure 4.
It is common in devices of this kind to use iron weights or rubber bands to create resistance. Both methods result in resistance that is inconsistent over the duration of the exercise stroke, causing ineffi-cient exercise and potential injury. Some exercise machines have been designed to offer consistent resistance, but inevitably fall short of offering comprehensive exercise potential by forcing the user to sit or stand in a fixed position and operate a single resistance device within a very limited range of motion. Moreover, such devices are large and heavy, occupying significant floor space.
I have found that these disadvantages may be overcome by using one or more separate resistance devices which generate consistent resis-tance over the duration of the exercise stroke, mounting them to a ceiling, a floor, a wall, a freestanding floor unit, to opposing walls, an opposite floor and ceiling, opposing freestanding units; or the units) can be mounted into frames which are so mounted, and allowing the user to orient themselves free of any restrictions imposed by the exer-cise machine.
In drawings which illustrate embodiments of the invention Figure 1 shows how one embodiment is used with both arms making the same action, where 1 is a double resistance unit, 2 is a frame mounted to a wall, and 3,4,5,6,7 and 8 are eyelets or pulleys which allow two ropes to be presented to the user at different angles. Eyelet 3 is mounted on an outrigger bar which is adjustable in height. Figures 1, 2 and 3 show examples of how this embodiment allows the user to perform different exercises at the same rope position, by changing their ori-entation to the machine. Figures 4 and 5 show a single resistance unit. Figure 4 is an elevation view partly in section at line cd of Figure 5. Figure 5 is a section at line ab of Figure 4. Figures 6 and 7 are sections of the main spool and shaft at lines ef and gh of Figure 4.
Jeff Bustard July 18, 1999 Bog 177, New Denver, B.C. Application No. 2,239,917 VOG 1S0 Filing Date: 1998/07/14 Figures 4 and 5 show a single resistance unit. Most embodiments of the invention would have at least two of these. When pulled, rope A
unwinds spool B and rotates shaft C. Shaft C drives pulley F which drives belt G and turns pulley H on shaft J.
Spool B is not connected to shaft C. When the rope is pulled and spool B moves in direction xx, the spring-loaded pawls E on spool B
engage the teeth on wheel D, (wheel D is connected to shaft C), drive shafts C and J, and wind spring S. When tension on rope A is released, coiled spring S turns spool B in direction yy and rewinds the rope.
When spool B rewinds in direction yy, pawls E on spool B do not engage the teeth of wheel D, so shaft C does not rotate. Spool B
rewinds the rope from the exercise stroke free of shaft C and shaft J.
Any method of changing how free shaft C is to rotate will change the amount of resistance offered to the user. In this embodiment, the amount of resistance offered is changed by changing the distance between shafts C and J, and thus the tension in belt G. Web ratchet L pulls webbing K attached to housing of shaft J increasing the ten-sion on belt G, thereby making it harder to rotate shaft C.
Coiled spring S is wound to a low degree of tension when spool B
rotates. It is attached to spool B at T and to shaft C at U, so it always tries to return spool B to a neutral position at a slow speed. But some-times it is desirable to offer a greater degree of counter-resistance to the user, so more resistance can be offered on the return stroke as well as on the pull stroke. Coiled spring P is mounted to spool B at R
and has a higher degree of tension than spring S when wound, offer-ing this counter-resistance. To allow for rope A to be unwound dif ferent amounts from spool B, as at 3,4,5,6,7,8 in Figure 1, spring P
must not engage as rope is pulled out. When key M is pulled from holes Q, coil spring P is disengaged, and spool B can unwind to a new position with only spring S engaged. When the rope is unwound to the right position, spring N returns key M into holes Q again. Now spring P will be wound during the exercise stroke and offer the same counter resistance at each position. Key M can be disabled, if only the counter resistance of spring S is required.
unwinds spool B and rotates shaft C. Shaft C drives pulley F which drives belt G and turns pulley H on shaft J.
Spool B is not connected to shaft C. When the rope is pulled and spool B moves in direction xx, the spring-loaded pawls E on spool B
engage the teeth on wheel D, (wheel D is connected to shaft C), drive shafts C and J, and wind spring S. When tension on rope A is released, coiled spring S turns spool B in direction yy and rewinds the rope.
When spool B rewinds in direction yy, pawls E on spool B do not engage the teeth of wheel D, so shaft C does not rotate. Spool B
rewinds the rope from the exercise stroke free of shaft C and shaft J.
Any method of changing how free shaft C is to rotate will change the amount of resistance offered to the user. In this embodiment, the amount of resistance offered is changed by changing the distance between shafts C and J, and thus the tension in belt G. Web ratchet L pulls webbing K attached to housing of shaft J increasing the ten-sion on belt G, thereby making it harder to rotate shaft C.
Coiled spring S is wound to a low degree of tension when spool B
rotates. It is attached to spool B at T and to shaft C at U, so it always tries to return spool B to a neutral position at a slow speed. But some-times it is desirable to offer a greater degree of counter-resistance to the user, so more resistance can be offered on the return stroke as well as on the pull stroke. Coiled spring P is mounted to spool B at R
and has a higher degree of tension than spring S when wound, offer-ing this counter-resistance. To allow for rope A to be unwound dif ferent amounts from spool B, as at 3,4,5,6,7,8 in Figure 1, spring P
must not engage as rope is pulled out. When key M is pulled from holes Q, coil spring P is disengaged, and spool B can unwind to a new position with only spring S engaged. When the rope is unwound to the right position, spring N returns key M into holes Q again. Now spring P will be wound during the exercise stroke and offer the same counter resistance at each position. Key M can be disabled, if only the counter resistance of spring S is required.
Jeff Bustard July 18, 1999 Boz 177, New Denver, B.C. Application No. 2,239,917 VOG 1S0 Filing Date: 1998/07/14 The following lists show some of the exercises that can be accom-plished with this embodiment of the invention, where:
~ the first number represents the way that a user orients himself to the machine (1: facing square to the machine, 2: facing square away from the machine, 3: facing towards or away from the machine at an angle) ~ the middle letter represents the type of pulling stroke the user performs (A: with straight arms, B: bending at the elbow, C: a full stroke with maximum distance travelled, to one side of the body or the other, D: alternate arm strokes, E: no arm action) ~ the final number represents the rope position set on the machine, from 3 to 8 in Figure 1 With these 3 body positions, 5 arm actions and 8 rope positions there are 120 unique exercise combinations. In reality there are three addi-tional factors which make the range of possible exercises almost unlimited: 1: the user has the freedom to twist their hands in any direction, 2: the user can shift their foot position slightly to change the angle of resistance, and 3: the user can change the angle of the exercise stroke to work different muscles.The result is maximization of exercise potential far beyond any other exercise machine.
Exercises traditionally Exercises which can only be done on exercise hines:done with an embodiment mac of this invention:
Bent-over Row ................1-B-8 Dorsi Pull-down 2-B-3 Drumming ......................1-D-3 ..............
Pull Up ............................1-B-3 Shoveling ........................3-Dip ..................................2-B-3 Levering ..........................2-C-8 Bench Press ....................2-B-5 Whipsawing ....................2-C-6 Standing Bicep Curl1-B-8 dying ..............................1-A-3 ......
Squat ..............................1-E-3 Clock Arm Sweep ..........2-A-7 Deadlift ..........................1-E-8 Swimming ......................1-D-4 Calf Raise ........................2-E-8 Chopping ........................3-C-Military Press ................2-B-8 Boxing ............................2-D-5 Shoulder Shrug ..............1-E-8 Kayaking ........................1-D-8 Haney Shrug ..................2-E-8 Tricep Pushdown 1-A-3 ..........
Upright Row ..................1-B-8 Rowing ............................1-B-8 Jeff Bustard July 18, 1999 Boz 177, New Denver, B.C. Application No. 2,239,917 VOG 1S0 Filing Date: 1998/07/14 Furthermore, this embodiment allows an exercise program to be developed to offer all three major exercise types:
range of motion (stretching), strength training (resis-tance), and endurance training (cardio-vascular).
Repetition of resistance exercises with a wide range of motion can elevate the heart rate quickly.
Because of the numerous exercises possible with this embodiment, it offers a comprehensive solution to the problems faced by all other exercise machines.
~ the first number represents the way that a user orients himself to the machine (1: facing square to the machine, 2: facing square away from the machine, 3: facing towards or away from the machine at an angle) ~ the middle letter represents the type of pulling stroke the user performs (A: with straight arms, B: bending at the elbow, C: a full stroke with maximum distance travelled, to one side of the body or the other, D: alternate arm strokes, E: no arm action) ~ the final number represents the rope position set on the machine, from 3 to 8 in Figure 1 With these 3 body positions, 5 arm actions and 8 rope positions there are 120 unique exercise combinations. In reality there are three addi-tional factors which make the range of possible exercises almost unlimited: 1: the user has the freedom to twist their hands in any direction, 2: the user can shift their foot position slightly to change the angle of resistance, and 3: the user can change the angle of the exercise stroke to work different muscles.The result is maximization of exercise potential far beyond any other exercise machine.
Exercises traditionally Exercises which can only be done on exercise hines:done with an embodiment mac of this invention:
Bent-over Row ................1-B-8 Dorsi Pull-down 2-B-3 Drumming ......................1-D-3 ..............
Pull Up ............................1-B-3 Shoveling ........................3-Dip ..................................2-B-3 Levering ..........................2-C-8 Bench Press ....................2-B-5 Whipsawing ....................2-C-6 Standing Bicep Curl1-B-8 dying ..............................1-A-3 ......
Squat ..............................1-E-3 Clock Arm Sweep ..........2-A-7 Deadlift ..........................1-E-8 Swimming ......................1-D-4 Calf Raise ........................2-E-8 Chopping ........................3-C-Military Press ................2-B-8 Boxing ............................2-D-5 Shoulder Shrug ..............1-E-8 Kayaking ........................1-D-8 Haney Shrug ..................2-E-8 Tricep Pushdown 1-A-3 ..........
Upright Row ..................1-B-8 Rowing ............................1-B-8 Jeff Bustard July 18, 1999 Boz 177, New Denver, B.C. Application No. 2,239,917 VOG 1S0 Filing Date: 1998/07/14 Furthermore, this embodiment allows an exercise program to be developed to offer all three major exercise types:
range of motion (stretching), strength training (resis-tance), and endurance training (cardio-vascular).
Repetition of resistance exercises with a wide range of motion can elevate the heart rate quickly.
Because of the numerous exercises possible with this embodiment, it offers a comprehensive solution to the problems faced by all other exercise machines.
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1. an exercise machine comprising one or more resistance units, each operated independently by a rope, with adjustable resistance.
2. a machine as defined in claim 1, in which the resistance units) are designed to be mounted to a ceiling, a floor, a wall, a freestanding floor unit, to opposing walls, an opposite floor and ceiling, opposing freestanding units; or the unit(s) can be mounted in a frame, or frames which are so mounted, and the ropes are presented to the user in useful ways with pulleys and eyelets attached to the frame(s).
3. a machine as defined in claims 1 and 2, in which each resistance unit generates resistance when the pulled rope rotates a shaft, and resistance is varied by changing the freedom of the shaft to rotate.
4. a machine as defined in claims 1 and 2, in which each resistance unit generates resistance when the pulled rope rotates a shaft which turns a belt which drives another shaft, and resistance is changed by varying the tension in the belt.
5. a machine as defined in claims 1 and 2 and 3, in which resistance is generated and varied by a pneumatic or hydraulic device.
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