DE202021104276U1 - Multi-gym for performing strength exercises by a user - Google Patents

Abstract

Multi-gym (1) for a user to perform strength exercises, comprising:
a frame device (2) with a bottom part (3) for setting up the power station (1) on a floor of a room and at least one vertical longitudinal strut (4) arranged on the bottom part (3), characterized in that
the power station (1) has at least one resistance device (6, 11, 16) for generating a resistance force,
the at least one resistance device (6, 11, 16) each having a swivel arm (6), a force generating device (11) interacting with the swivel arm (6) and an adjustment unit (16) for changing the point of application of the force of the force generating device (11) on the swivel arm (6) ) having,
wherein the adjustment unit (16) is adjustably connected to the swivel arm (6), so that the resistance force required for the strength exercises of the user can be adjusted in steps or steplessly, and
the power station (1) has two support arms (X) which can be pivoted about a horizontal axis and which can be coupled to at least one of the resistance devices (6, 11, 16) in order to enable the user to perform strength exercises with the support arms.

Description

The present invention relates to a power station, also called a multifunctional training device, for a user to perform power exercises.

In such multifunctional training devices or multi-gyms, a resistance force required for strength exercises by the user is usually transmitted to the user of the multi-gym by means of one or more cables or pull ropes. It is usual that the resistance can be varied in a relatively wide range in order to enable exercises for different muscle groups of a user of the multi-gym as well as for different types of users (e.g. female - male or advanced - beginners).

Normally, the resistance force in the multi-gym is adjusted by means of several weights, as for example in the publication DE 20 2011 004 686 U1 disclosed. A major disadvantage of such a solution is that a lot of material, such as cast iron or steel, is required when manufacturing weights in order to be able to generate sufficient resistance. In addition, the resistance in such a multi-gym is usually adjusted in stages, for example in 2.5 or 5 kilogram increments, which makes fine adjustment to the specific requirements of certain muscle groups or a specific user difficult.

In order to solve the aforementioned weight and fine adjustment problems, one or more electric drives can be used in the power stations, as for example in the publication WO 2014/175839 A1 disclosed. However, such a solution is expensive and technically complex.

It is therefore an object of the present invention to provide a multi-gym for performing strength exercises by a user, which can be produced inexpensively and in a material and space-saving manner, and with which a resistance force can be generated in a simple and effective manner and preferably adjustable in small steps or even continuously is.

According to the invention, this object is achieved by the features of the independent claim. Further advantageous developments are the subject of the subclaims.

In the light of the above, the applicant of this invention first came to the realization that the above-mentioned problems can be solved in an uncomplicated and cost-saving manner by means of the resistance devices developed by him for generating a resistance or training force. Such a resistance device preferably has a swivel arm and a force generating device cooperating with the swivel arm. The swivel arm and the force generating device are advantageously connected to one another by means of an adjusting unit, the adjusting unit preferably serving to change the force application point of the force generating device on the swivel arm. Such a construction enables, among other things, a fine step-by-step or even stepless adjustability of the resistance or training force in a wide range of forces and saves a lot of material, for example cast iron or steel, which is used in conventional multi-gyms for weights.

The force generating device is preferably designed as a hydraulic or pneumatic device, in particular as a hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder. However, it is possible to equip the force generating device as a combination of a hydraulic or pneumatic device, in particular as a combination of a hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder, for example with additional mechanical and / or electrical elements (e.g. with springs, hydraulic or pneumatic regulators, etc.).

These multi-gyms are usually used in fitness studios. In a first embodiment, a multi-gym developed by the applicant is equipped with two symmetrically positioned resistance devices or two swivel arms, for example in FIG 1 shown. However, such a multi-gym requires a relatively large amount of space or a large amount of space in terms of width in order to be used normally by the user.

As in 1 shown has the multi-gym 1 a frame device 2 with a bottom part 3 , a longitudinal strut 4th and a seat or a seat arrangement 19th . The seating arrangement 19th the power station 1 can be made tiltable in a preferred embodiment. Preferably the seating arrangement is 19th can be tilted stepwise or steplessly in the range between 0 ° and 90 °, with the seat tilted by approximately 45 ° 19th the power station 1 For example, it can be used as a support or support surface for the user's back to perform back exercises. The seating arrangement 19th is therefore hereafter a support facility 19th called. In addition, is 1 can be seen that the multi-gym 1 two resistance devices 6th , 11 , 16 to generate a resistance force with one swivel arm each 6th , each with a force generating device 11 that with the swivel arm 6th interacts, and each with an adjustment unit 16 to change the force application point of the force generating device 11 on the corresponding swivel arm 6th , Has.

Thereby the width W. the in 1 illustrated multi-gym 1 in the so-called initial state by the horizontal distance between the floating, outermost ends of the swivel arms 6th or between the second ends 10 the swivel arms 6th determined because these ends 10 two parts of the multi-gym 1 define which are most spaced apart in width. While an initial state of the in 1 pictured multi-gym 1 is shown with solid lines, is the so-called. Operating state of the power station 1 with dashed lines in 1 shown. In the above context, an “initial state” is understood to mean a state in which the multi-gym is not used, ie is at rest, and thus no user is interacting or exercising with it.

In contrast, “during operation” or “operating state” is understood to mean a state in which a user is actively using the power station and, for example, a swivel arm is moved by actuation by a user or cable pulls are used or pulled by a user.

When comparing the two states it can be seen that the width W. this embodiment of the multi-gym 1 is greater in the initial state. However, embodiments are also conceivable in which the width W. the power station 1 in the initial state is smaller than in the operating state.

In recent times, especially under current pandemic circumstances, multi-gyms are not only being installed in fitness studios, but increasingly also in users' private apartments. The applicant came to the realization that the size or design of the living space in private apartments of the users often prevents them from installing multi-gyms with swivel arms in their homes. Although there are often many niches or indentations in such rooms, which in principle would be suitable for setting up power stations, such niches or indentations are often too narrow to set up a power station with swivel arms there.

Therefore, the applicant of this invention came to a further finding to improve a multi-gym for performing strength exercises by a user in terms of its width in such a way that such a multi-gym with its rear part is better for example in the niches between shelves or cupboards or in indentations in private homes Living quarters of a user can be accommodated.

The power station comprises a frame device with a bottom part and with a longitudinal strut, the bottom part being designed for setting up the power station on a floor of a room. The longitudinal strut is arranged on the bottom part, so that a stable installation of the power station on the floor is guaranteed during strength exercises.

In a preferred embodiment, the multi-gym comprises a support device connected to the frame device or a tiltable seat arrangement which is designed to support an exercise position of the user during strength exercises. The support device is advantageously arranged on the longitudinal strut and / or on the base part.

The power station can preferably have at least one resistance device, in particular two resistance devices, for generating a resistance force with a swivel arm, with a force generating device that interacts with the swivel arm, and with an adjustment unit for changing the force application point of the force generating device on the swivel arm.

It is preferred that the adjustment unit is connected to the swivel arm in an adjustable manner in such a way that the resistance force required for the strength exercises of the user can be adjusted in steps or steplessly.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the positioning of the swivel arm on the multi-gym is selected such that the width of the multi-gym is minimized in the initial state and in the operating state in such a way that the multi-gym is at least partially accommodated in niches or indentations in private living spaces of users, so that the Appropriate operation by the user is still possible.

As already stated, the term “width” in connection with the multi-gym according to the invention is understood to mean a maximum distance between two parts of the multi-gym which are most widely spaced from one another in width. This maximum (width) distance can arise either in the initial state or in the operating state of the multi-gym. In the case of a multi-gym with two symmetrically arranged swivel arms, this is normally the maximum distance between the outermost ends of the swivel arms of the at least one resistance device in the initial or in the operating state. In the case of a multi-gym with a single swivel arm, this is usually the maximum horizontal distance between the outermost ends of the swivel arm of the resistance device in the initial or operating state.

The resistance device, in particular its swivel arm, is advantageously arranged largely centered on the position of the user on the power station or largely centered on the support device during strength exercises. This reduces the space required for such a multi-gym, especially in the initial state.

It is also advantageous if the resistance device, in particular its swivel arm, is connected to the longitudinal strut or to a cross strut connected to the longitudinal strut. The resistance device, in particular its swivel arm, is thus largely centered in the user's back when the user is positioned with his back to the longitudinal strut on the support device. The special thing about the multi-gym is that it is suitable for niches in a user's private apartment. Such niches are often found between cupboards or pieces of furniture, for example.

In addition, it is conceivable that the resistance device only has a single swivel arm. This simplifies the construction of the multi-gym, lowers the manufacturing costs and reduces the space requirement, especially in terms of width, compared to multi-gyms with two swivel arms.

It is also advantageous if the frame device comprises a cross strut which is arranged on the longitudinal strut and which has a first and a second end. Since the first end of the cross strut is preferably attached to the longitudinal strut, so that the cross strut preferably forms a cantilever arm.

Furthermore, it can be provided that either the force generating device is arranged on the longitudinal strut and on the swivel arm, or that the force generating device is arranged on the transverse strut and on the swivel arm. Thus, different designs of a multi-gym are possible, but with the purpose of optimizing space, in particular in terms of width, in order to arrange a multi-gym in niches, for example between cupboards or pieces of furniture.

The force generating device can have a first and a second end for generating a drag force.

It is advantageous if its first end is rotatably attached to the longitudinal strut and its second end can be attached to the swivel arm in a changeable and detachable manner or is adjustable in steps or infinitely variable. Alternatively, it is favorable if its first end is rotatably attached to the cross strut and its second end can be attached to the swivel arm in a changeable and detachable manner or is adjustable in steps or infinitely variable. With the help of the rotatability, a rotational movement of the force generating device relative to a strut is possible.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the force generating device is designed as a hydraulic or pneumatic arrangement, preferably as a hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder.

It is also possible for the force generating device to have a cylinder tube and a piston element.

The cylinder tube is advantageously designed in such a way that it opposes a resistance to the piston element movable therein at least in one direction of movement. Thus, for. B. a force can only be generated in one direction, whereby a training effect can only be achieved in this direction.

It is also advantageous if the cylinder tube is rotatably attached to the longitudinal strut. As an alternative to this, it is possible for the cylinder tube to be rotatably attached to the cross strut. With the help of the rotatability, a rotational movement of the force generating device relative to a strut is possible.

It is also advantageous if the piston element is arranged on the swivel arm in a changeable and detachable manner or is adjustable in steps or infinitely variable. In this way, the resistance can be varied almost at will and therefore ideally configured to meet individual needs.

Preferably, the second end of the force generating device on the swivel arm can be changed by means of the adjustment unit and can be fastened in a detachable manner or can be adjusted stepwise or steplessly. This means that different resistance forces can be set.

It is also possible for the adjustment unit to be designed in such a way that it can be displaced along the swivel arm and also releasably fastened to the swivel arm. In this way, different resistance forces can be set.

The multi-gym can have a front side, opposite to this a rear side, and a first, left side and opposite to the first, left side, a second, right side.

Furthermore, it is preferred that the multi-gym is set up and designed on the front side in such a way that a user can find easily accessible devices for operating the multi-gym, and in particular the support device or the tiltable seat arrangement, on this front.

The devices for operating the power station advantageously have the support device or the tiltable seat arrangement and / or a lat pull rod and / or a leg extension device and / or a hand pull device on the front.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the width of the longitudinal strut extends from the first, left side to the second, right side or vice versa.

In addition, it is advantageous if the cross strut has a spatial orientation from the first, left-hand side to the second, right-hand side or vice versa. As an alternative to this, it can be provided that the cross strut extends from the front to the rear.

Furthermore, the cross strut can be aligned in the same direction as a floor of a room or horizontally.

The longitudinal strut can also enclose an angle between 70 and 110 degrees, in particular a 90 degree angle, with the cross strut, whereby the longitudinal strut is aligned with one end towards the floor and with its other, opposite end towards the ceiling of a room.

Furthermore, the pivot arm can comprise a first and a second end.

Either the first end of the swivel arm can be rotatably attached to the cross strut, in particular to the second end of the cross strut, or the first end of the swivel arm can be rotatably attached to the longitudinal strut. Different embodiments can be implemented due to the different fastening options.

A holder for the end of a cable pull or a pulley for deflecting a cable pull is advantageously arranged at the second end of the swivel arm, via which a force can be transmitted to the swivel arm with the aid of a cable pull, which can be generated by a user.

In addition, it is advantageous if the swivel arm is curved or arched and / or if the swivel arm has the shape of a segment of a circular ring.

Furthermore, it is advantageous if the cross strut has a length that corresponds to at least one third of the length of the swivel arm, or if the length of the cross strut together with the width of the longitudinal strut corresponds to at least one third of the length of the swivel arm.

Furthermore, it can be provided that the length of the cross strut together with the width of the longitudinal strut corresponds to a maximum of two thirds of the length of the swivel arm. Alternatively, it can be provided that the length of the cross strut together with half the width of the longitudinal strut corresponds to at least half the length of the swivel arm.

By varying the length of the cross brace to the length of the swivel arm, different basic configurations can be implemented with regard to the effective resistance forces. In a nutshell, the basic rule is that the shorter the lever, the higher the forces that a user has to apply. However, it also applies that the mentioned variation serves to save space and the multi-gym can thus be designed to be mechanically stable.

It is also possible that the length of the swivel arm is determined along its curve, or that the length of the swivel arm is determined along a path that connects the two ends of the swivel arm directly to one another.

The support device for supporting an exercise position of the user during strength exercises advantageously has a support cushion on which a user can sit or rest with legs, in particular the thighs.

The support device preferably comprises a frame on which the support cushion is arranged. In this way, the frame serves as a support for the pad.

In addition, it is conceivable that the pad is designed to be linearly displaceable relative to the frame, so that it can be adjusted to the individual size relationships and position preferences of a user.

Furthermore, it is possible that the frame is designed to be rotatable relative to the base part and / or to the longitudinal strut and / or to the cross strut, so that the support pad can be adjusted between a horizontal and vertical position. In this way, the space available for performing exercises while standing in front of the multi-gym can be increased.

The frame is preferably designed to be rotatable about a pivot point which is arranged relative to the longitudinal strut so that in a vertical position of the frame, a user, in particular at the front of the power station, has a large amount of space for performing exercises while standing in front of the power station Available.

In addition, it is preferred if the support device or the seat arrangement for supporting an exercise position of the user during strength exercises comprises handles on which a Can hold and / or straighten the user and / or perform strength and / or stretching exercises. With the help of these handles, the user can also adjust or tilt the support device or the seat arrangement more easily.

The handles can be arranged on the frame.

According to the invention, the power station has two support arms which can be pivoted about a horizontal axis. The support arms can be coupled to the resistance device in order to enable the user to hold on to the support arms and perform strength exercises with the support arms.

In particular, the support arms are arranged parallel to one another and can be essentially straight pipe pieces that are made, for example, from a metal such as aluminum or a steel alloy.

According to a preferred embodiment, the support arms can be arranged either directly on the at least one vertical longitudinal strut or on a cross strut connected to the at least one vertical longitudinal strut. The mounting of the support arms on the frame of the multi-gym (i.e. on the longitudinal strut or on the cross strut) is such that a user can swing the support arms out or in by hand to move the support arms from a first vertical position to a second horizontal position Pivot position around the horizontal axis. In the first position, the support arms are folded in so as not to hinder the user during exercises without the support arms. In the second position, the support arms are folded out to be used by the user. Viewed from the side (direction L. in 2A) the support arms are in the first position in a 12 o'clock position and in the second position in a 3 o'clock position. The support arms can therefore preferably be pivoted through 90 degrees.

The support arms can have a locking device in order to block pivoting of the support arms in the first position and / or in the second position. In particular, the user can block the support arms against a pivoting movement in the first position or in the second position. In the first position, the support arms can be held, for example, by a flexible retaining clip into which the support arms can be locked. In the second position, the support arms preferably rest on a cross strut or other structure of the frame of the power station, so that further pivoting beyond the 3 o'clock position is prevented. In a further preferred embodiment, the support arms can be attached stepwise or steplessly at any pivot angle. The attachment is designed so that it withstands a load on the support arms with at least twice the body weight of a user.

The support arms are designed so that a user can do parallel bar exercises (also known as dips) in the second position. Here, the support arms are usually statically loaded. Since dynamic loads can also occur, the support arms are designed in such a way that they can withstand at least twice the body weight of a user, preferably up to at least 200 kg.

The support arms can each have a handle for holding the user, which protrudes essentially perpendicularly from the support arms. The handles can be used, for example, to hold the user in place during bar support exercises and are designed for this purpose.

In particular, the support arms can be coupled to the resistance device in such a way that, when the support arms pivot from the second position into the first position, a force against the movement is generated. This means that the user can push the support arms upwards against the force to perform strength exercises. The user can either stand or sit.

The support arms can each have a fastening for the resistance device. The attachment can in particular be designed to be movable along the support arm. By moving and locking the fastening at a desired point on a support arm, the user can adjust the force acting on the support arm via the lever that can be adjusted with this.

The support arms each have a displaceable telescopic arm in order to change a length of the support arms. By adjusting the length, the required force is also adjusted, since the leverage of the support arms is changed. In addition, the length adjustment can be used to adapt to the size of the user.

The support arms are arranged so that the user can hold onto the support arms while sitting in the support device and can perform strength exercises. For this purpose, the fastening of the support arms on the frame of the power station (ie on the at least one longitudinal strut or cross strut) can be height-adjustable. This has the advantage that you can exercise with the support arms both standing and sitting. In addition, an adaptation to the body size of the user can be made possible in this way.

• 1 eine Vorderansicht auf eine Kraftstation nach einem ersten Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 2A-2C mehrere Ansichten auf eine Kraftstation nach einem zweiten Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 3 eine Seitenansicht auf die Kraftstation aus 2A-2C;
• 4 eine Seitenansicht auf eine Kraftstation nach einem dritten Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 5A-5C mehrere Seitenansichten einer Kraftstation mit Stützarmen gemäß einem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel;
• 6 eine Ansicht auf die Kraftstation aus 5A-5C; und
• 7 eine Frontalansicht der Kraftstation gemäß dem vierten Ausführungsbeispiel.

The invention is illustrated below with the aid of exemplary embodiments in conjunction with associated drawings explained in more detail. Here show schematically:

• 1 a front view of a power station according to a first embodiment;
• 2A-2C several views of a multi-gym according to a second embodiment;
• 3 a side view of the multi-gym 2A-2C ;
• 4th a side view of a power station according to a third embodiment;
• 5A-5C several side views of a multi-gym with support arms according to a fourth embodiment;
• 6th a view of the multi-gym 5A-5C ; and
• 7th a front view of the power station according to the fourth embodiment.

In the following description, the same reference symbols are used for the same items.

1 Figure 11 shows a front view of a multi-gym 1 according to a first embodiment.

Due to the fact that this multi-gym 1 was already discussed at the beginning of the description, reference is made above and at this point no further explanations are provided. It is pointed out, however, that the statements relating to the second and third exemplary embodiments can be applied analogously to the first exemplary embodiment. This means that redundant explanations can be dispensed with at this point.

2A-2C show several views of a multi-gym 1 according to a second embodiment.

Show more precisely shown 2A-2C a power station 1 for performing strength exercises by a user.

The multi-gym 1 has a frame device 2 with a bottom part 3 , with a longitudinal strut 4th and with a support facility 19th or a seat arrangement 19th , the bottom part 3 for setting up the multi-gym 1 on a floor of a room and the support facility 19th are designed to support an exercise position of the user during strength exercises.

Here is the longitudinal strut 4th on the bottom part 3 and the support facility 19th on the longitudinal strut 4th and on the bottom part 3 arranged so that the multi-gym can be set up in a stable manner 1 on the floor during strength exercises.

Furthermore, the 2A-2C that the multi-gym 1 a resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 to generate a resistance force with a swivel arm 6th , with a force generating device 11 that with the swivel arm 6th cooperates, and with an adjustment unit 16 for changing the force application point of the force generating device 11 on the swivel arm 6th , Has. It has according to the second embodiment according to 2A-2C the resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 just a single swivel arm 6th .

The adjustment unit 16 is adjustable in this way with the swivel arm 6th connected that the resistance force required for the strength exercises of the user is gradually or continuously adjustable. Thus, according to the law of the lever, the force of the force generating device can 11 via the adjustment unit 16 in effect on the swivel arm 6th adjusted.

Also show 2A-2C that the positioning of the swivel arm 6th at the multi-gym 1 is selected such that the width W. the power station 1 is minimized. In particular, is facing the 2A-2C to see that the width W. the power station 1 is minimized in an initial state.

“Initial state” or “in the initial state” is understood to mean a state in which the multi-gym is not used, i.e. is at rest, and thus no user is interacting or exercising with it.

In contrast, an “operating state” or “in the operating state” is understood to mean a state in which a user is using the multi-gym 1 actively uses, and for example the swivel arm 6th moved by the action of a user or cables are used or pulled by a user.

With a view to 2A-2C it becomes clear that the width W. in the initial state, which is shown in the figures mentioned, is greater than in the operating state. Because the swivel arm rotates in the operating state 6th through the interaction of the user with the multi-gym 1 for a first end 9 of the swivel arm 6th .

For the sake of clarity, it should be mentioned again that the term “width” is understood to mean the distance that, in the initial state, is due to the horizontal distance between the outermost ends of the swivel arm 6th the resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 is defined.

Just this horizontal distance or the width W. the power station 1 is made by positioning the swivel arm 6th at the multi-gym 1 , especially when the multi-gym is in its initial state 1 , minimized.

Furthermore, the 2A-2C that the resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 , especially their swivel arm 6th , largely centered on the position of the user on the multi-gym 1 or largely centered on the support facility 19th during strength exercises is arranged.

In other words, is the resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 , especially their swivel arm 6th , with one with the longitudinal strut 4th connected cross brace 5 connected so that the resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 , especially their swivel arm 6th , largely centered in the user's back when the user's back is to the longitudinal strut 4th at the support facility 19th is positioned.

With view on 2A-2C has the frame device 2 a cross brace 5 that are attached to the longitudinal strut 4th is arranged and which has a first and a second end 7th , 8th having. Here is the first end 7th the cross brace 5 on the longitudinal strut 4th attached so that the cross brace 5 forms a cantilever arm.

Furthermore, the force generating device 11 on the longitudinal strut 4th and on the swivel arm 6th arranged. The force generating device has 11 first and second ends for generating a drag force 12th , 13th ; their first end 12th is on the longitudinal strut 4th rotatably mounted and the second end 13th is on the swivel arm 6th changeable and releasable or adjustable in steps or infinitely variable.

Strictly speaking, is the force generating device 11 designed as a hydraulic or pneumatic arrangement, preferably as a hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder.

In this light, the force generating device 11 a cylinder tube 14th and a piston element 15th . The cylinder tube 14th is designed in such a way that this is the piston element movable therein 15th opposes a resistance at least in one direction of movement, the cylinder tube 14th on the longitudinal strut 4th is rotatably attached. The piston element 15th is on the swivel arm 6th changeable and releasable or stepwise or steplessly adjustable, the second end 13th the force generating device 11 on the swivel arm 6th by means of the adjustment unit 16 changeable as well as releasably attachable or stepwise or infinitely adjustable.

As in 2A-2C indicated is the adjustment unit 16 designed so that this along the swivel arm 6th movable and also on the swivel arm 6th is releasably fastened.

Furthermore, the 2A-2C that the multi-gym 1 a front V , opposite to this a back H , as well as a first, left page L. and opposite to the first, left side L. a second, right side R. Has.

Here is the multi-gym 1 on the front side V set up and trained so that a user is at this front V easily accessible facilities 17th to operate the multi-gym 1 , and especially the support facility 19th , finds.

The facilities 17th to operate the multi-gym 1 have at the front V the support facility 19th and a lat pull bar 17th .

As mentioned earlier and as in the 2A-2C has shown the multi-gym 1 a cross brace 5 which is a spatial orientation from the first, left side L. to the second, right side R. having. In other words, is the cross brace 5 aligned in the same direction as the floor of a room or horizontally.

The longitudinal strut closes 4th an angle between 70 and 110 degrees, in particular a 90 degree angle, with the cross brace 5 a, making the longitudinal strut 4th one end towards the floor and the other, opposite end towards the ceiling of a room.

With view on 2A-2C it can also be seen that the swivel arm 6th a first and a second end 9 , 10 - as already mentioned - has, with the first ending 9 of the swivel arm 6th on the cross brace 5 especially at the second end 8th the cross brace 5 , is rotatably attached.

At the second end 10 of the swivel arm 6th is a pulley 17th is arranged for deflecting a cable, via which a force is applied to the swivel arm 6th can be transmitted using the cable, which can be generated by a user.

Also show the 2A-2C that the swivel arm 6th is curved or arched; in other words, has the swivel arm 6th the shape of a segment of a circular ring.

Furthermore, the cross brace has 5 a length that is together with half the width B. the longitudinal strut 4th at least half the length of the swing arm 6th is equivalent to. The width extends B. the longitudinal strut 4th from the first, left side L. to the second, right side R. . The length of the swing arm 6th is determined along its curve, or along a route that spans both ends 9 , 10 of the swivel arm 6th connects directly with each other. In other words, is in the initial state in which the multi-gym is not used, the center of the swivel arm 6th similar to the lever arms of a beam balance in the middle of the transverse longitudinal strut 4th arranged.

3 shows a side view of the multi-gym 1 from the 2A-2C .

It is particularly easy to see here that the support facility 19th a pad to support an exercise position of the user during strength exercises 20th Has. A user can sit on this, for example, to do strength exercises or to rest with legs, especially the thighs, in order to e.g. B. the pad 20th to be used as part of a back extensor.

According to 3 the support facility 19th a frame 21 on which the pad 20th is arranged, which is linearly displaceable to the frame 21 is trained. Thus the pad is 20th adjustable to individual proportions and position preferences of a user.

Furthermore, the frame 21 relatively rotatable to the bottom part 3 , to the longitudinal strut 4th and / or to the cross brace 5 executed so that the pad 20th between a horizontal and vertical position J , K is adjustable.

Here is the frame 21 designed to be rotatable about a fulcrum, which relative to the longitudinal strut 4th is arranged so in a vertical position K of the frame 21 , a user at the front V the power station 1 a lot of space to perform exercises while standing in front of the multi-gym 1 is available.

Furthermore shows 3 , but also 2A-2C that the support facility 19th to support an exercise position of the user during strength exercises handles 22nd includes. A user can hold on to these and / or stand up and / or perform strength and / or stretching exercises. There are the handles 22nd on the frame 21 arranged.

4th shows a side view of a multi-gym 1 according to a third embodiment.

Identical to the first and second exemplary embodiment according to 1 , 2A until 3 The multi-gym is also used here 1 the performance of strength exercises by a user.

The power station has 1 a frame device 2 with a bottom part 3 , with a longitudinal strut 4th and with a support facility 19th . Here is the bottom part 3 for setting up the multi-gym 1 on a floor of a room and the support facility 19th designed to support an exercise position of the user during strength exercises.

The longitudinal strut 4th is on the bottom part 3 and the support facility 19th on the longitudinal strut 4th and on the bottom part 3 arranged so that the multi-gym can be set up in a stable manner 1 on the floor during strength exercises.

Furthermore, the power station has 1 a resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 to generate a resistance force with a swivel arm 6th , with a force generating device 11 that with the swivel arm 6th cooperates, and with an adjustment unit 16 for changing the force application point of the force generating device 11 on the swivel arm 6th . Also here has the resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 just a single swivel arm 6th .

Here is the adjustment unit 16 adjustable in this way with the swivel arm 6th connected that the resistance force required for the strength exercises of the user is gradually or continuously adjustable.

As in 4th the positioning of the swivel arm can be seen 6th at the multi-gym 1 chosen such that the width W. the power station 1 is minimized in the operating state.

It is also shown that the resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 , especially their swivel arm 6th , largely centered on the position of the user on the multi-gym 1 or largely centered on the support facility 19th during strength exercises is arranged.

In other words, is the resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 , especially their swivel arm 6th , with one with the longitudinal strut 4th connected cross brace 5 connected so that the resistance device 6th , 11 , 16 , especially their swivel arm 6th , largely centered in the user's back when the user's back is to the longitudinal strut 4th at the support facility 19th is positioned.

Furthermore shows 4th that the frame device 2 a cross brace 5 includes that on the longitudinal strut 4th is arranged and which has a first and a second end 7th , 8th having, the first end 7th the cross brace 5 on the longitudinal strut 4th is attached. Here is the force generating device 11 on the cross brace 5 and on the swivel arm 6th arranged.

As in the first and second exemplary embodiments, the force generating device has 11 to the Creating a drag force first and second ends 12th , 13th . Here is the first end 12th on the cross brace 5 rotatably mounted, and the second end 13th on the swivel arm 6th changeable and releasable or adjustable in steps or infinitely variable.

The force generating device 11 can be designed as a hydraulic or pneumatic arrangement, preferably as a hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder.

Furthermore, the force generating device 11 a cylinder tube 14th and a piston element 15th . The cylinder tube 14th is designed in such a way that this is the piston element movable therein 15th opposes a resistance at least in one direction of movement, the cylinder tube 14th on the cross brace 5 is rotatably attached.

As in 4th shown is the piston element 15th on the swivel arm 6th changeable and releasable or stepwise or infinitely adjustable.

Further is the second end 13th the force generating device 11 on the swivel arm 6th by means of the adjustment unit 16 changeable as well as releasably attachable or stepwise or infinitely adjustable. The adjustment unit is concrete 16 designed so that this along the swivel arm 6th movable and also on the swivel arm 6th is releasably fastened.

As in 4th further shown has the multi-gym 1 a front V , opposite to this a back H , as well as a first, left page L. and opposite to the first, left side L. a second, right side R. .

Here is the multi-gym 1 on the front side V set up and trained so that a user is at this front V easily accessible facilities 17th to operate the multi-gym 1 , and especially the support facility 19th , finds.

The facilities 17th to operate the multi-gym 1 have at the front V the support facility 19th and a lat pull bar 17th .

Furthermore shows 4th that the cross brace 5 a spatial orientation or a course from the front V towards the back H Has. In addition, the cross brace is 5 aligned with the same orientation to a floor of a room or horizontally, the longitudinal strut 4th an angle between 70 and 110 degrees with the cross brace 5 includes. This is the longitudinal strut 4th one end towards the floor and the other, opposite end towards the ceiling of a room.

Further goes out 4th shows that the swivel arm 6th a first and a second end 9 , 10 comprises, the first end 9 of the swivel arm 6th on the longitudinal strut 4th is rotatably attached.

At the second end 10 of the swivel arm 6th is a bracket 17th arranged for the end of a cable, via which a force is applied to the swivel arm 6th can be transmitted using the cable, which can be generated by a user.

Also shows 4th that the swivel arm 6th is curved or arcuate. In other words, the swivel arm has 6th the shape of a segment of a circular ring.

Furthermore goes out 4th show that the length of the cross brace 5 along with half the width B. the longitudinal strut 4th at least half the length of the swing arm 6th is equivalent to. This is the length of the swivel arm 6th determined along the course of the curve or along a route that separates the two ends 9 , 10 of the swivel arm 6th connects directly with each other.

Also shows 4th that the support facility 19th a pad to support an exercise position of the user during strength exercises 20th has on which a user can sit. The support organization 19th a frame 21 on which the pad 20th is arranged.

5A-5C , 6th and 7th illustrate a fourth embodiment of a power station 1 with support arms X that can be used, for example, to perform parallel bars. The multi-gym 1 has two resistance devices 6th , 11 , 16 to generate a drag force. Building the multi-gym 1 according to the fourth exemplary embodiment thus essentially corresponds to the structure of FIG 1 illustrated multi-gym 1 . Thus, a renewed description, in particular of the two resistance devices 6th , 11 , 16 be waived. The following therefore mainly describes aspects that affect the support arms X affect.

The multi-gym 1 according to the fourth embodiment has two support arms pivotable about a horizontal axis X on that with at least one of the resistance devices 6th , 11 , 16 can be coupled to enable the user to perform strength exercises with the support arms. 5A shows both support arms X in a horizontal position. In 5B is one of the support arms X in the vertical position.

5C also shows a side view with both support arms X in the horizontal position, being on each support arm X in each case a cable is attached, which has a pulley 17th leads and a force on the support arms X transmits. The attachment Z the cables are carried out here by means of a carabiner, which is attached to an eyelet on the support arm X can be hung. The fortifications Z with the eyelet can each be movable and lockable along the axis of the support arms, so that the force (leverage) when the support arms are pressed X is adjustable from the horizontal to the vertical position.

The cables can in particular be the same cables as described above that are used on the pulleys 17th be directed. By means of the carabiners, the cables can either be variably attached to the support arms X or on the swivel arms 6th be hooked, so that the force generated in each case on the support arms X or the swivel arms 6th can work.

The support arms X are thus arranged in such a way that the user is in the support facility 19th sitting on the support arms X hold on and do strength exercises, for example by pressing the support arms X upwards, against the force of the fastenings Z suspended cables.

In the oblique frontal view of the 6th it can be seen that the support arms X directly on the two vertical longitudinal struts 4th are arranged. The support arms X are pivotable about the horizontal axis from a first vertical position to a second horizontal position.

As in 6th shown, the cross brace acts 5 as a lock for the support arms X . When the support arms X are in the horizontal position, they lie on the cross brace 5 so that further downward rotation is prevented. Thus, a user can apply a force to the horizontal support arms X Exercise downwards, for example, to do parallel bars or similar exercises. Furthermore, a releasable lock can be provided, which prevents the support handles X can be moved up from the horizontal position.

In addition, are on the longitudinal struts 4th each locking means U arranged in which the support arms X snap to the support arms X to lock in the vertical position. In the example of the 6th are the locking means U designed as U-shaped plastic clips, the legs of which move when the support arms are pressed against it X Open slightly to allow the support arms to snap into place X to allow. In the locked position, the support arms X through the legs of the locking means U held, so that an unintentional folding over of the support arms X in the horizontal position is prevented. By pulling on the support arms X the legs and the support arms can easily open again X release it to fold into the horizontal position.

The support arms X can each have a handle Y to hold the user in place, perpendicular to the support arms X sticks out. In the case of the 5 and 6th The illustrated version of the multi-gym are not such vertical handles Y available. 7th shows an exemplary embodiment of the support arms X with handles Y each at the ends of the support arms X and perpendicular to the support arms X are arranged.

List of reference symbols

1

Power station

2

Frame device

3rd

Bottom part

4th

Longitudinal strut

5

Cross brace

6th

Swivel arm

7th

first end of the cross brace

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second end of the cross brace

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first end of the swing arm

10

second end of the swing arm

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Force generating device

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first end of the resistance device

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second end of the resistance device

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Cylinder tube

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Piston element

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Adjustment unit

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Bracket or pulley

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Facility

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Seat arrangement or support device

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Support pad

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frame

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Handles

X

Support arm

Y

Handles

Z

Attachment

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Locking means

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front

H

back

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first, left side

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second, right side

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horizontal position of the support pad

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vertical position of the support pad

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Width of the longitudinal strut

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Width of the multi-gym

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Patent literature cited

• DE 202011004686 U1 [0003]
• WO 2014/175839 A1 [0004]

Claims (26)

Multi-gym (1) for performing strength exercises by a user, comprising: a frame device (2) with a floor part (3) for setting up the multi-gym (1) on a floor of a room and at least one vertical longitudinal strut (4) arranged on the floor part (3) , characterized in that the power station (1) has at least one resistance device (6, 11, 16) for generating a resistance force, the at least one resistance device (6, 11, 16) each having a swivel arm (6), one with the swivel arm ( 6) has interacting force generating device (11) and an adjustment unit (16) for changing the force application point of the force generating device (11) on the swivel arm (6), the adjusting unit (16) being adjustably connected to the swivel arm (6) so that the for Power exercises of the user required resistance force is gradually or infinitely adjustable, and the power station (1) has two pieces that can be pivoted about a horizontal axis tzarme (X) which can be coupled to at least one of the resistance devices (6, 11, 16) in order to enable the user to perform strength exercises with the support arms. Power station (1) Claim 1 , further comprising: a support device (19) connected to the frame device (2), wherein the support device (19) is designed to support an exercise position of the user during strength exercises, and wherein the support device (19) on the longitudinal strut (4) and / or is arranged on the bottom part (3). Power station (1) Claim 1 or 2 wherein the swivel arm (6) of the at least one resistance device (6, 11, 16) is arranged centered on the position of the user on the power station (1) or centered on the support device (19) during strength exercises. Power station (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the swivel arm (6) of the at least one resistance device (6, 11, 16) is connected to the longitudinal strut (4) or to a cross strut (5) connected to the longitudinal strut (4) so that the swivel arm (6) of the at least one resistance device (6, 11, 16) is centered in the user's back when the user is positioned on the support device (19) with his back to the longitudinal strut (4). Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the frame device (2) comprises a cross strut (5) which is arranged on the longitudinal strut (4) and which has a first and a second end (7, 8), the first end (7) of the cross strut (5) is attached to the longitudinal strut (4) so that the cross strut (5) forms a cantilever arm, wherein either the force generating device (11) is arranged on the longitudinal strut (4) and on the swivel arm (6), or wherein the force generating device (11) is arranged on the cross strut (5) and on the swivel arm (6). Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the force generating device (11) for generating a drag force has a first and a second end (12, 13), either the first end (12) of which is rotatably fastened to the longitudinal strut (4) and the second end (13) of which can be fastened to the swivel arm (6) in a changeable and detachable manner or can be adjusted stepwise or steplessly, or the first end (12) of which is rotatably fastened to the cross strut (5), and the second end (13) of which can be fastened to the swivel arm (6) in a changeable and detachable manner or is adjustable in steps or infinitely variable. Power station (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the force generating device (11) is designed as a hydraulic or pneumatic arrangement as a hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder. Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the multi-gym (1) has a front side (V), opposite to this a rear side (H) and a first, left side (L) and opposite to the first, left side (L) a second, right side (R), wherein the devices (17) for operating the multi-gym (1) on the front (V) have the support device (19) and / or a lat pull bar (17) and / or a leg extension device and / or a hand pull device, wherein the width (B) of the longitudinal strut (4) extends from the first, left side (L) to the second, right side (R) or vice versa. Power station (1) Claim 8 , the cross strut (5) having a spatial orientation from the first, left side (L) to the second, right side (R) or vice versa, or the cross strut (5) running from the front (V) to the rear (H). Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cross strut (5) is oriented in the same direction to a floor of a room or horizontally, and / or wherein the longitudinal strut (4) encloses an angle between 70 and 110 degrees with the cross strut (5), whereby the longitudinal strut (4) with a End towards the floor and its other, opposite end towards the ceiling of a room. Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein each swivel arm (6) comprises a first and a second end (9, 10), wherein either the first end (9) of the swivel arm (6) is rotatably attached to the cross strut (5) at the second end (8) of the cross strut (5), or wherein the first end (9) of the pivot arm (6) is rotatably attached to the longitudinal strut (4). Power station (1) Claim 11 At the second end (10) of the swivel arm (6) a holder (17) for the end of a cable pull or a pulley (17) for deflecting a cable pull is arranged, via which a force can be transmitted to the swivel arm (6) with the help of a cable pull is generated by a user. Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein at least one swivel arm (6) is curved or curved, and / or wherein at least one swivel arm (6) has the shape of a segment of a circular ring. Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the cross strut (5) has a length which corresponds to at least one third of the length of the pivot arm (6), or wherein the length of the cross strut (5) together with the width (B) of the longitudinal strut (4) corresponds to at least one third of the length of the pivot arm (6). Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the cross strut (5) together with the width (B) of the longitudinal strut (4) corresponds to a maximum of two thirds of the length of the swivel arm (6), or wherein the length of the cross strut (5) together with half the width (B) of the longitudinal strut (4) corresponds to at least half the length of the pivot arm (6). Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the length of the swivel arm (6) is determined along its curve, or wherein the length of the swivel arm (6) is determined along a distance that the two ends (9, 10) of the swivel arm (6) connects directly to each other. Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support device (19) for supporting an exercise position of the user during strength exercises has a support cushion (20) on which a user can sit or rest with his legs, wherein the support device (19) comprises a frame (21) on which the support cushion (20) is arranged, wherein the support cushion (20) is designed to be linearly displaceable relative to the frame (21), wherein the frame (21) is designed to be rotatable relative to the bottom part (3) and / or to the longitudinal strut (4) and / or to the cross strut (5), so that the support pad (20) can be adjusted between a horizontal and vertical position, wherein the frame (21) is designed to be rotatable about a pivot point which is arranged relative to the longitudinal strut (4), wherein the support device (19) for supporting an exercise position of the user during strength exercises comprises handles (22) on which a user can hold on and / or stand up and / or perform strength and / or stretching exercises, wherein the handles (22) are arranged on the frame (21). Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support arms (X) are arranged directly on the at least one vertical longitudinal strut (4) or on a cross strut connected to the at least one vertical longitudinal strut (4). Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support arms (X) are pivotable about the horizontal axis from a first vertical position to a second horizontal position. Power station (1) Claim 19 , wherein the support arms (X) have a lock to block pivoting of the support arms in the first position and / or in the second position. Power station (1) Claim 20 , wherein the support arms (X) are designed in the second position for performing parallel bars support exercises by the user. Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support arms (X) each have a handle (Y) for holding the user, which protrudes perpendicularly from the support arms (X). Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support arms (X) can be coupled to at least one resistance device (6, 11, 16), so that upon a pivoting movement of the support arms (X) from the second position into the first Position a force against the movement is generated. Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support arms (X) are each coupled to at least one resistance device (6, 11, 16) by means of a fastening (Z) that is movable and lockable along the support arm (X), so that the force effect on the support arm (X) is adjustable via an adjustable lever. Power station (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support arms (X) each have a displaceable telescopic arm (T) in order to change a length of the support arms (X). Multi-gym (1) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the support arms (X) are arranged such that the user can hold on to the support arms (X) while sitting in the support device (19) and can perform strength exercises.

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