EP0044367B1 - Übungsgerät zum Gewichtheben - Google Patents

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EP0044367B1
EP0044367B1 EP80302717A EP80302717A EP0044367B1 EP 0044367 B1 EP0044367 B1 EP 0044367B1 EP 80302717 A EP80302717 A EP 80302717A EP 80302717 A EP80302717 A EP 80302717A EP 0044367 B1 EP0044367 B1 EP 0044367B1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
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    • A63B21/0602—Fluids, e.g. water
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/062—User-manipulated weights including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces
    • A63B21/0626—User-manipulated weights including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces with substantially vertical guiding means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/15—Arrangements for force transmissions
    • A63B21/151—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
    • A63B21/154—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains using special pulley-assemblies
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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  • the invention relates to amusement and exercise devices.
  • the invention is an apparatus for weight lifting exercise in which the weight is automatically increased or reduced during the repetitions of an exercise.
  • Body building requires that man exercise his muscles against an opposing force.
  • One of the most common ways to accomplish the required exercise is to lift a heavy weight such as a barbell or the like.
  • This form of exercise may be referred to as isotonic exercise, as the muscle acts against a constant weight.
  • the muscle is repeatedly exerted against the weight, accomplishing the identical movement with each repetition.
  • weight units of cast iron or other solid, dense material or employ resistance via pneumatic cylinders employ weight units of cast iron or other solid, dense material or employ resistance via pneumatic cylinders. Different numbers of the weight units may be selectively engaged by the user, for example by stringing the units on a barbell or lifting cable, and the user then performs as many exercise repetitions as he is able with the preselected weight.
  • Isometric exercise employs the muscles against an unmoving object, allowing the muscles to apply full force for as long as the body builder desires. Although the muscles may tire, the exercise is uninterrupted, as no movement is involved. Isometric exercising devices are known that mechanically increase the force being opposed to the muscles, thereby forcing the muscles to exert their maximum effort. At some point, the force exerted by the device may overcome the muscle. Serious injury has resulted to persons using such isometric devices.
  • U.S. Patents 3,731,922 and 3,614,097 to Jungreis relate to variable force isometric devices. Such devices are not generally suited for isometric exercise.
  • DE-A-2643044 discloses an exercise and training apparatus having a column of a liquid containing a vertically movable body having an apertured wall.
  • a pulley mechanism is connected to the body for the user to raise the body in the column against the resistance of liquid flow through the apertured wall. No provision is made however for reducing the effort required by the user as the apparatus is used.
  • the invention provides a weight lifting device for automatically varying the quantity of dead weight being moved during the course of continued isotonic movement
  • the device includes: tank means adapted to contain, in use, a supply of liquid medium in a lower portion thereof, said tank means being free standing; a container having a bottom and upstanding side walls for containing a quantity of liquid medium, the container being positioned within the tank, means of moving the container in a vertical movement from the lower portion of the tank to a position outside the lower portion during an exercise operation, valve means in the container for selectively allowing liquid medium from the tank into the container when the container is in said lower portion of the tank, to increase the weight of the container; means permitting discharge of the liquid medium from the container at a controlled rate to reduce the weight of the container when the container is not in the lower portion of the tank; said last mentioned means remaining open during any operation of said container outside the lower portion of the tank.
  • the present invention provides an isotonic exercise apparatus that can safely vary the mass of a dead weight to compensate for muscle warm- up and fatigue.
  • Moving means such as an elongated rope or cable may be attached to the container for lifting and lowering the container as a user exercises.
  • the tank is equipped with pulley means to guide the elongated member over the top of the tank.
  • a separate support framework carries the weight container, and the storage tank is connected to the container by a flexible conduit through which the liquid weight medium is pumped or flows by gravity.
  • Laterally movable arms may be pivoted to the support framework at one end and moveable through an arc at the other, and such arms are further connected to the framework in such a manner that they are biased laterally, permitting the variable weight of the container to vary the force necessary to move the arms in a chosen manner.
  • the same arms may have pivot shoulder pads to cushion during leg extension exercises.
  • An overhead T-bar may support a pair of widely spaced hand grips for chest exercises.
  • a feature of the invention is to create a weight lifting device that increases or reduces the dead weight being used in an exercise device as the exercise continues.
  • a flowable liquid is placed in a container that in turn is lifted by the user, either directly or indirectly through an elongated member attached to the container.
  • the liquid flows into and out of the container during the lifting process, for example through one or more holes in the container wall or under power of a pump, thereby increasing or reducing the container weight and reducing or increasing the strength needed for the user to continue his exercise.
  • the liquid container may have a constantly or intermittently operating discharge pump, or in the simplest embodiment, may have a vertical series of holes in the container side of proper size and relative spacing for a constant rate of liquid discharge.
  • a single hole in the form of a vertical slot or round hole may also accomplish the discharge function.
  • a further feature of the invention is to create a weight lifting device that can be shipped and assembled without the need for handling many hundred pounds of precast weights. This is accomplished by using a readily available and disposable liquid such as water for the weight medium.
  • the essential hardware needed may be relatively light in weight, comprising a tank, a bucket, and a rope, while the weight-giving material may be added at the location of use, for example by filling the tank through a hose. Similarly, the tank can be drained before the device is moved.
  • the weight lifting apparatus 10 consists of three primary elements including storage tank 12, moveable container means such as weight bucket 14, and tension line 16. These components are intended for use with a fluid medium such as a liquid.
  • Storage tank 12 is a reservoir that holds an inactive supply of the liquid medium in readiness for use by a person employing the apparatus 10.
  • tank 12 is a vertical cylinder 17 sealed at the bottom by base plate 18, which may extend radially outwardly from the cylinder as far as desired to provide a secure footing. Plate 18 may also be fastened to the floor under tank 12 by any conventional devices, such as bolts 20, Figure 3.
  • the preferred liquid medium contained within the tank is water, due to its ready availability. Any other liquid may also be used in tank 12, with modification of bucket 14 being made to compensate for differences in viscosity, as described below.
  • the tank may be constructed of metal, plastic, or any other material having suitable strength. To prevent possible corrosion between a metal tank and contained water, the water may have a corrosion preventative added, such as anti-freeze, or the tank itself may be treated by plating or paint.
  • the illustrated tank is a cylinder, any shape may be used.
  • the height of the tank should be sufficient to contain the stored liquid medium 21 in a lower portion thereof, for example the lower one-fourth, thereby leaving sufficient room above the liquid for the bucket 14 to be moved on tension line 16.
  • a liquid storage space of fifty gallons has been found suitable for the heaviest applications supplying over three hundred pounds of useable dead weight, while any smaller volume may be used as desired.
  • the top of tank 12 may be open, as shown in the drawings, or a cover may be employed with a suitable passageway allowing line 16 to exit the tank without obstruction.
  • Support framework 22 extends above the tank and carries guide means such as pulleys 24 and 26 for supporting line 16 as it passes over the top end of cylinder 12.
  • Guard 28 overlies the pulleys and aids in retaining line 16 on the pulley wheels.
  • Weight bucket 14 fits coaxially within cylinder 12 and is vertically moveable therein.
  • Cylindrical side wall 30 is of smaller diameter than cylinder 17, and a plurality of guide wheels 32, best shown in Figures 1 and 2, are attached to the exterior of wall 30 in housings 34 to both guide and space the wall 30 from cylinder 17 as the bucket moves axially vertically within tank 12.
  • Fluid intake means such as flapper valve 36 may be carried by or on bottom wall 38 to automatically admit liquid to bucket 14 through the intake opening 39 when the bucket falls against the stored liquid 21 in the lower portion of tank 12, as illustrated in Figure 1.
  • Valve 36 may be pivotally mounted on the upper surface of wall 38 so that it opens upwardly only and seals opening 39 against loss of liquid within bucket 14 when the bucket is raised above the level of stored liquid 21, as shown in Figure 2.
  • Bucket 14 also has fluid outlet means for draining liquid from the bucket to the tank at a predetermined, controlled rate. It is generally desirable to discharge liquid from bucket 14 at a constant rate for linear weight reduction.
  • a series of drain holes 42 in vertical wall 30 can be spaced to accomplish a linear loss of liquid weight from the bucket. The exact size of the holes and spacing between adjacent holes can be determined empirically for any shape of bucket 14 and desired rate of weight loss, but it will be generally true that the holes are more closely spaced near the bottom of the bucket than near the top, as the weight of water in a full bucket urges faster drainage than the weight of water in a partially empty bucket.
  • While the illustrated embodiment has holes 42 only in the exterior side wall 30, the bucket may have similar holes elsewhere.
  • a central axial stand pipe (not shown) with holes therein could be employed, or multiple vertical rows of holes could be formed in wall 30.
  • fluid intake 39 may be eliminated and holes 42 may admit the liquid, as shown in Figure 1, in addition to discharging the liquid, as shown in Figure 2.
  • Tension line 16 is connected to bucket 14, for example to brackets 44 attached to the bucket.
  • the line preferably is coaxial with the axis of cylinder 17 as it runs vertically upwardly from the bucket, then passing over pulleys 26 and 24 and terminating at a point exterior of tank 12.
  • a counterweight 46 at the outer end of line 16 may perfectly compensate for the empty weight of bucket 14.
  • Arms 48 may also be attached to the exterior end of line 16, providing an initial grasping device for the user of the apparatus.
  • line 16' may extend from the counterweight 46 and arms 48 downwardly and around a lower pulley 50 attached to tank 12 or to the floor. Line 16' may be tensioned more easily by horizontal force, while line 16 is tensioned more easily by vertical force.
  • Various arms, harnesses for different body limbs, or like known gripping devices may be attached to the exterior end of line 16' or line 16 to enable the user to accomplish a vast array of exercise movements.
  • the apparatus may be utilized in any room or structure having sufficient strength to support the tank plus its contained liquid, i.e. water.
  • the tank may be loosely placed on the foor, or it may be bolted down to resist tipping.
  • the weight of stored liquid 21 causes the tank to resist tipping regardless of horizontal force generated during use.
  • the user first lifts counterweight 46 to lower bucket 14 into the stored water, where the bucket tends to partially submerge due to its own weight.
  • a scale 52 on the exterior of tank 12 may indicate the proper height to which counterweight 46 must be raised in order to obtain a desired weight of water in bucket 14, as shown in Figure 3.
  • the user commences his exercise by pulling on line 16 or 16', raising the bucket out of the stored water, as shown in Figure 2. Immediately the weight of the water forces flapper valve 36 shut.
  • the bucket travels up and down in cylinder 17 within the free space above any remaining stored water, for example at least three-fourths of the height of the cylinder.
  • a representative cylinder 17 may have a height of eight feet or more, although shorter cylinders may be used.
  • the water within the bucket will be draining through holes 42, slowly reducing the total dead weight being moved during each repetition.
  • the water draining from the bucket returns to the stored water 21 in the bottom of the cylinder for future use, as illustrated in Figure 2.
  • the user may select the weight of water that approximates his maximum ability for the first repetition of the movement, and for each successive repetition the weight of water in the bucket will be smaller, corresponding to the reduced capacity of the user's muscles due to fatigue from prior repetitions. No impass in movement or damaging strain can occur as with fixed weights, and the user is able to continue his repetitions beyond the number ordinarily possible with fixed weight.
  • the apparatus is self-compensating for incorrect estimates of initial bucket weight. If the bucket is initially too heavy, the slower speed of the initial repetitions will allow greater weight loss per repetition, while an initially too light bucket can be moved more rapidly, accomplishing a greater than usual number of repetitions with less than the usual weight loss per repetition.
  • this apparatus is safer than cast weight systems. If the weight is dropped, the bucket merely splashes into a pool of water that acts as an energy sponge to absorb the shock and ease the impact on the bucket and tank.
  • a great many variations of the apparatus are possible, especially in the shape and size of the tank and bucket, as well as in the mechanism used to control inflow and outflow of water from the bucket.
  • a pump within the bucket could expel the water, or a pump in the tank could fill the bucket in response to activation of a switch located in the bucket path near the bottom of the tank.
  • a continuous slot of fixed or variable width could be used, or covering flaps could seal selected holes 42 to allow variation in draining rate.
  • the apparatus 10 has been modified by the substitution of pivotally mounted lever 60 for pulley support framework 22.
  • Lever 60 carries the guide means for tension line 16 at a first end thereof, for example r the upper end that supports pulleys 24 and 26.
  • the lever is pivotally supported in an appropriate position to retain pulleys 24 and 26 in the approximate positions shown in Figures 1-3.
  • the pulleys are on spaced parallel axes in an approximately horizontal plane with each axis being transverse to the lever 60.
  • Pulley 26 is closest to the tip of the upper portion of lever 60, while pulley 26 is closest to hinge 62 connecting the lever to the upper lip of tank 12.
  • Tension line 16 is connected to weight bucket 14 and extends upwardly therefrom following the approximate vertical axis of tank 12 to a position slidably engaging the upper end of the lever, for example by engaging the groove of pulley 26 that is approximately tangent to the axis of the tank 12. The tension line then passes over pulley 26 and pulley 24 and downwardly outside the tank to be pulled upon by the user.
  • hinge 62 is the preferred attachment of lever 60 to the apparatus 10
  • other support means could be employed to similarly hold the lever 60 in an appropriate position over tank 12 and weight bucket 14.
  • a support bracket could pivotally carry the lever on an axis coaxial with the axis of pulley 26, thereby maintaining pulley 26 in precise position over the weight bucket 14 with line 16 on the vertical axis of the tank.
  • both pulleys be on one side of the pivotal mounting of the lever so that the full weight of the pulleys, line 16, weight bucket 14, and counterweight 46 are applied on one end of the lever. The small amount by which line 16 deviates from the axis of tank 12 because of movement of pulley with lever 60 has proven to be unimportant.
  • the second or lower end of lever 60 has elongated connecting means such as cables 64 attached thereto, for example to the ends of cross-bar 65 that extends transversely to the plane of lever pivotal motion near the lower tip of the lever. While the upper end of the lever is approximately horizontal over the top of tank 12, the lower end preferably angles downwardly in an acute angle to the vertical axis of the tank, bringing the cross-bar to a level where it moves with a substantial horizontal component as the lever pivots on hinge 62.
  • each arm 66 is mounted for pivotal movement in a horizontal plane and extends generally away from tank 12 on the side of the tank opposite from the lower end of lever 60.
  • the vertical end portion 67 of each arm is pivotally connected to base plate 18 for movement on a vertical axis; mid portion 68 extends outwardly from tank 12, and outer end portion 69 extends upwardly and terminates in hand engageable grip 70.
  • a cable 64 extends from each end of cross-bar 65 past tank 12, which is narrower than the length of the cross-bar, into engagement with a portion of each arm 66 remote from the pivotal axis of the arm.
  • the cable passes around a pulley 70 attached to each arm and then extends laterally of each arm in the direction away from the opposite arm of the pair, finally being anchored to the floor by suitable anchoring means 72, for example an eye-bolt.
  • a cable 64 may run from each end of cross-bar 65 to one of the arms 66, or a single cable may pass through the length of the cross-bar and extend at each of its opposite ends to one of the arms.
  • the cable 64 may be directly attached to each arm 66 if the position of the arms allows the cable to apply a spreading force to the hand grip area in response to movement of cross-bar 65 away from tank 12.
  • a user wears a body harness 74 connected to line 16', which extends from the harness, around pulley 50, to counterweight 46.
  • Line 16 then connects the counterweight to the weight bucket 14 as described above.
  • the user is then able to perform an exercise movement such as the standing push-up against the hand grips 70.
  • Pulleys 24 and 26, lines 16 and 16', weight bucket 14, and counterweight 46 have their weights applied against the upper end of the lever, thus tending to pivot the upper end downwardly at hinge 62, urging the lower end of the lever away from tank 12 and creating a tension on cable 64, which results in a laterally outward force on the arms 66.
  • lever 60 and pivot arms 66 are subject to various modifications without altering the function of the apparatus 10.
  • the arms 66 could be pivotally connected to the ground remote from tank 12 and be pivotal in a vertical plane.
  • the location of pulley wheels 70 on arms 66 may be altered to adjust the leverage with which the pair of arms is urged apart.
  • the length of lever 60 and the relative position of hinge 62 on the lever are subject to change to suit individual preferences.
  • an exercise apparatus 100 is constructed with a support framework 102 capable of carrying the weight of a container 104 suspended from the framework.
  • a liquid supply means such as tank or reservoir 106 having pump 108 associated therewith is connected to the container 102 by conduit 110.
  • An activating means such as switch 112 controls the operation of the pump.
  • the framework 102 differs from previous embodiments in that it is not directly associated with a tank means containing the liquid supply. Rather, the framework is a primary support means for the container 104 and is therefore constructed in a suitable manner to carry the maximum weight of the container when filled with the desired liquid from reservoir 106.
  • the framework is generally constructed with a base 114 having a superstructure 116 rising therefrom and connected to a support arm 118 at the top of the superstructure.
  • the support arm may include friction reducing means such as pulleys 120.
  • the container 104 is adapted to receive and discharge a liquid medium such as water.
  • a liquid medium such as water.
  • at least one port 122 is present in the container.
  • the container may have a second opening such as an open top defined by rim 124 for venting the container to facilitate the receipt and discharge of liquid through port 122.
  • Appropriate braces 126 or other fastening members may be associated with the container as an attachment means for connection to a flexible elongated tension member such as cable 128 having a hand grip 130 or other user-engageable means at the opposite end thereof.
  • Liquid reservoir 106 is one example of a suitable source of fluid weight medium to be delivered to the container 104 upon demand by a user.
  • This reservoir does not necessarily receive any portion of the container 104 during the course of continued exercise, but may be remotely located with respect to the container 104 and framework 102.
  • Conduit 110 which is flexible and elongated so that it is capable of following the motion of the container 104, extends between the reservoir and the container port 122.
  • Pump 108 acts as valve means that selectively supplies liquid from the reservoir to the container via the conduit.
  • This pump may be a sump pump, or it may be located outside the reservoir, either between the reservoir and container at some point in the length of the conduit, or in the container itself.
  • This pump is preferred to be of the type that directs liquid in one direction when activated but does not seal against the reverse flow of liquid through the pump when idle.
  • Such pumps are readily available and need not be described in greater detail.
  • a pump capable of selective operation in either of two directions may be employed whether or not liquid can back-flow through the pump when the pump is idle.
  • Selective operation of either type of pump is achieved through operation of switch 112, illustrated to be a micro-switch mounted on a finger engageable ring and connected by cord 132 to the pump.
  • the pump is, in turn, connected by cord 134 to a power source.
  • the operation of the exercise device is similar to that of the previously described embodiments in that the user raises and lowers the container 104 through tension applied to the cable 128.
  • the volume of liquid in the container is variable according to the user's desires. Liquid is added to the container by activating pump 108 to supply such additional liquid through conduit 110 and port 122. When the pump is idle, liquid back-flows from the container to the reservoir through the conduit, thereby reducing the effective weight in the container. If the pump is of the type capable of operation selectively in either of two directions, the weight reduction may be achieved by reverse activation of the pump.
  • the embodiment of Figure 6 maintains the advantage of a closed circulation system wherein the same liquid is reused as the weight medium.
  • the reservoir 106 need not be exclusively associated with the container 104, as one reservoir could serve several containers 104, each container having its own pump. Although the advantage of reuse of the liquid medium would be lost, the reservoir 106 could be replaced by a different source of liquid, such as a pressurized water supply; the switch 112 would then be used , to control a valve or pressure restraining device; and liquid back-flowing from the container would be discharged into a drain or other disposal area.
  • the embodiment shown in Figure 7 combines features previously described with a framework permitting a wide range of exercises.
  • the apparatus designated 140 employs a support framework 142 carrying a weight container 144 having an associated reservoir 106 for supplying fluid to the container, such as through conduit 110 under the influence of pump 108, which in this embodiment is illustrated to be in-line with the conduit.
  • the support framework 142 is provided with a base having platform portion 146 for maintaining the apparatus in stable position on a resting surface.
  • the platform is formed in a U-shaped configuration having the closed end of the U facing the front or exercise station of the apparatus and underlying the weight container 144.
  • the U-shaped platform portion 146 may be formed from metal tubing having ends 148 extending upwardly at the open end of the U for pivotal connection to spreadable arms.
  • the open end of the U-shaped platform portion may be closed by a cross-member 150 pivotally connected to each side of the U-shaped platform portion for movement about the longitudinal axis of the cross-member extending between the pivoted ends 151.
  • the platform portion and cross- member together define a closed base capable of supporting a substantial weight in the weight container.
  • the support framework includes a superstructure having upright member 152 joined to the base for hinged movement, for example with cross-member 150.
  • the connection between the upright and cross-members may therefore be substantially unyielding such as a welded junction, with the upright gaining lateral stability by virtue of the lateral support provided by the portion of the cross-member 150 at either lateral side of the junction.
  • the upright member 152 may be formed from metal tubing that is curved forwardly near the top of the upright to define a top bar 154 extending over the front of the U-shaped base. The top bar supports the weight container for movement during exercise.
  • the weight container is supported from the support framework in a manner that avoids random swinging of the container 144 during movement of the superstructure.
  • Means for preventing swinging of the container 144 include a container guide rail 156 jointed to the support framework at least at one end, such as to the top bar 154, and extending generally parallel to the upright member 152.
  • the guide rail may be joined to the upright member near the base.
  • the container 144 is slidably joined to the guide rail and the upright by at least one container guide arm 158 having guide rings 160 that engage the guide rail and the upright member.
  • a pair of such guide arms may provide smooth guidance for the weight container along the guide rail and upright member regardless of whether the rail and upright member are truly vertical.
  • the weight container is thus stabilized against random swinging due to tilting or vibration in the support framework, assuring that the center of gravity of the apparatus 140 remains over the platform portion of the base.
  • the superstructure is capable of movement about the axis of the crossmember 150 running between pivoted ends 151, means are provided to support the weight container both forwardly and rearwardly of its suspension point from the top bar 154.
  • Upright member 152 provides such rearward support, and top bar support arm 162 provides the forward support.
  • the support arm preferably is connected to the base at the forward end of the platform portion and extends upwardly therefrom to engage the top bar in saddle 164 defining the upper end of the arm.
  • the top bar is free to raise above the saddle but is limited in its downward travel by the saddle and arm.
  • the weight container is raised and lowered on an elongated member 16, such as a cable.
  • Figure 8 illustrates a suspension of the container 144 on the member 16 in a manner offering selection of a mechanical advantage in movement of the container.
  • the vertical center of the container 144 defines a hollow core 166 containing a sheave 168 on a horizontal axis.
  • the elongated member 16 is connected to the superstructure at fastening point 170 on the top bar toward the rearward edge of the core 166, relative to the position of the container.
  • the elongated member 16 is strung from the fastening point around the sheave 168 and then over rear and front pulleys 172 and 174, respectively, as shown in Figure 8.
  • the weight container is thus suspended from a loop of the elongated member.
  • Means for releasably attaching a portion of the loop to the container permit a two-to-one mechanical advantage to be selectively utilized during exercise.
  • An enlarged member such as knob 176 is attached to elongated member 16 at a point past the forward side of the sheave 168 relative to the position of the elongated member when the container is near the bottom of its permissible travel.
  • a slidable locking bar 178 having a forked end 179 engageable about the elongated member is carried in passageway 180 formed by the container wall.
  • All exercises are performed by pulling the elongated member from its free end, which is provided with a hook-up device such as ring 182.
  • the auxiliary elongated member 16' may be connected to ring 182 and strung around lower pulley sheave 184 at the forward top of the base platform portion 146.
  • the apparatus is shown in configuration for performing a major chest development exercise, wherein an overhead T-bar 186 having a pair of opposed lateral arms 188 is attached to the free end of the top bar 154 by socketed connection.
  • Each lateral arm 188 carries both an outer pulley 190 near the tip of the arm and an inner pulley 192 near the junction of the arms.
  • a hand grip 194 is carried on cable 196 strung through the outer and inner pulleys of each lateral arm, and the two cables 196 are connected at a common point by a suitable fastener adapted for engagement by auxiliary member 16', for example by a ring 198.
  • Sleeve 200 joins the lateral arms and engages the end of the top bar to support the overhead T-bar for the exercise.
  • Figure 12 shows the chest movement made possible by the T-bar, wherein the exercisor stands in a slightly crouched forward position with arms spread and engaging the hand grips 194, as shown in solid lines. The exercise is performed by swinging the arms downwardly in a smooth arc, bringing the hands in front of the knees, as shown in phantom; and at the same time the exercisor may slightly increase the degree of forward crouch.
  • FIGs 9-11 and 13 Further unique exercises performable on apparatus 140 are illustrated in Figures 9-11 and 13, wherein spreadable arms 202 are pivotally connected to the upturned ends 148 of the platform tubing, defining a pivot point 204 between each arm 202 and the base.
  • Each arm 202 may be provided with a front support such as wheel 206 carrying the arm for arcuate movement at the front end about the pivot point 204.
  • the front end of each arm is substantially vertical, each carrying a shoulder pad 208 mounted on a pivot sleeve 210.
  • the sleeves 210 are rotatable on the arm ends to bring the pads into mutually parallel positions on the inner sides of the arms. Additionally, the pads may be moved to other positions about the arm ends.
  • a suitable stop or latching means such as a set screw or pin may fasten the pads into the position shown in Figure 7 so that force can be applied against them.
  • the arms 202 may comprise individual upper and lower portions at the upright front ends, with the upper portions 211 being rotatably and height adjust- ably carried in the pivot sleeves, which in turn are carried on the lower arm portions.
  • Each spreadable arm is also connected to the support framework by a link 212 joined to both an arm 202 and the upright member 152 by a pivot joint 214. When the arms are parallel as shown in Figure 7, the links 212 are approximately at forty five degrees or less to the planes of the arms, angling rearwardly to the upright member.
  • Figures 9-11 show the operation of the apparatus during a push-up movement.
  • the arms 202 are approximately parallel, and the weight container 144 is attached to the exercisor via a body harness.
  • the exercisor extends his arms in a pushing motion, he also brings his arms together, in turn bringing the spreadable arms 202 close together at their front ends, as best shown in Figure 11.
  • the spreadable arms act through the links 212 to push the upright member 152 rearwardly, from the pivot points 151, as best shown in Figure 10.
  • the upright tilts to the rear and raises the top bar above saddle 164.
  • Figure 13 shows a single leg extension movement wherein the pads 208 cushion the exercisor's shoulders while either leg exercises in a foot stirrup.
  • the weight in container 144 may be selected by the exercisor's operation of pump 108.
  • the weight will decrease during the exercise as a portion of the fluid in the container drains back to reservoir 106, either by gravity drainage or by reverse operation of the pump.
  • the support framework may be employed with other sources of weight, such as fixed weights.

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1. Übungsgerät zum Gewichtheben, mit einer Vorrichtung zur automatischen Veränderung des bei der kontinuierlichen isotonischen Bewegung verschobenen Totgewichtes, bei dem die Vorrichtung folgende Teile aufweist:
a) ein Reservoir (12), das zur Aufnahme eines Flüssigkeitsvorrates in seinem unteren Teil eingerichtet ist und frei aufgestellt ist;
b) einen Behälter (14) mit einem Boden (38) und aufrechten Seitenwandungen (30) zur Aufnahme von Flüssigkeit, wobei sich der Behälter innerhalb des Reservoirs (12) befindet,
c) Mittel (16) zur vertikalen Bewegung des Behälters von dem unteren Bereich des Reservoirs in eine Stellung ausserhalb des unteren Bereiches während der Körperübung,
d) Ventile (36) im Behälter zur Steuerung des Flüssigkeitseinlasses vom Reservoir (12) in den Behälter, wenn letzterer sich im unteren Bereich des Reservoirs befindet, wobei das Gewicht des Behälters ansteigt;
e) Mittel (42) zum Ablassen von Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter mit geregelter Geschwindigkeit zwecks Verminderung des Behältergewichtes, wenn sich der Behälter nicht im unteren Bereich des Reservoirs befindet; wobei die letztgenannten Mittel während sämtlicher Bewegungen des Behälters ausserhalb des unteren Bereiches des Reservoirs offen bleiben.
2. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Reservoir (12) ein senkrechtes Rohr darstellt, dessen unterer Bereich im Gebrauch den Flüssigkeitsvorrat enthält und dessen oberer Bereich den Behälter zwecks vertikaler Bewegung im Rohr aufnimmt, und der im Gebrauch praktisch frei von Flüssigkeitsvorrat ist.
3. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sich der Behälter am oberen Ende seines vertikalen Arbeitsweges vollständig oberhalb des unteren Bereiches des Reservoirs befindet, und dass die genannten Mittel zum Entfernen von Flüssigkeit aus einer Mehrzahl vertikal im Abstand angeordneter Öffnungen (42) in der Seitenwandung des Behälters (14) bestehen, wodurch beim Gebrauch die Flüssigkeit infolge ihrer Schwerkraft in das Reservoir (12) abgegeben wird, und zwar mit einer Geschwindigkeit, die durch das Volumen der Flüssigkeit im Behälter und durch die Grösse und gegenseitige Anordnung der Öffnungen bestimmt wird.
4. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 2 oder 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel zum Aufhängen des Behälters aus einem biegsamen langgestruckten Organ (16) bestehen, das am Behälter (14) angebracht ist und einen Bereich aufweist, der vom Behälter nach oben über das Oberteil des genannten Reservoirs und dann ausserhalb des Reservoirs nach unten läuft; und einem Gegengewicht (46), das am äusseren Bereich des langgestreckten Organs angebracht ist und das Gewicht des Behälters ausgleicht.
5. Übungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 4, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Aufhängevorrichtung für den Behälter weiterhin Seilrollen (24, 26) aufweist, die in der Nähe des oberen Endes des Reservoirs zur Führung des länglichen Organs angebracht sind.
6. Übungsgerät nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es weiterhin Führungsorgane (32) aussen am Behälter (14) zur Aufrechterhaltung eines vorbestimmten Abstandes zwischen dem Äusseren des Behälters und den Innenwandungen des Reservoirs aufweist.
7. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Führungsorgane Rollen (32) sind, die in einer senkrechten Ebene gegen die Innenwandungen des Reservoirs drehbar angebracht sind.
8. Übungsgerät nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Ventile zur Zufuhr von Flüssigkeit aus einer Öffnung (39) im Behälter unterhalb dessen oberem Ende bestehen.
9. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 8, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es weiterhin Mittel (36) zum Öffnen der genannten Öffnung (39) des Ventils unter dem Einfluss eines grösseren Flüssigkeitsdruckes asserhalb des Behälters im Vergleich zu dessen Innerem und zum Verschliessen der Öffnung unter dem Einfluss eines grösseren Flüssigkeitsdruckes innerhalb des Behälters im Vergleich zu dessem Äusseren enthält; und dass das Reservoir (12) so ausgebildet ist, dass es den Behälter mindestens bis zur Lage der genannten Öffnung (19) im unteren Teil des Behälters aufnehmen kann, damit im Gebrauch die Flüssigkeit durch die Öffnung hindurchtreten kann.
10. Übungsgerät nach einem der vorstehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es weiterhin folgende Teile enthält:
(a) einen Hebel (60) mit einem Trägerorgan (62), welches den Hebel an einer Stelle zwischen dessen erstem und zweitem Ende schwenkbar trägt und dessen Schwenkbewegung erlaubt, wobei sich die Enden jeweils in entgegengesetzter Richtung bewegen;
(b) ein langgestrecktes Zugorgan (16), dessen eines Ende am genannten Behälter angebracht ist, von da aus nach oben und über Rollen am ersten Hebelende und von dort aus nach unten und dann zum anderen Ende geht, an dem der Übende einen Zug ausüben kann, wobei das Zugorgan (16) die Zugkräfte zum Heben des Behälters an diesen überträgt, während sich das erste Ende des Hebels nach unten verschwenkt;
(c) zwei auseinander schwenkbare Arme (66) mit Handgriffen (70);
(d) Verbindungsglieder (64) zwischen dem genannten zweiten Ende des Hebels und mindestens einem der genannten Arme (66), wobei die Handgriffe (70) des genannten mindestens einen Armes unter dem Einfluss der nach unten gerichteten Schwenkbewegung des ersten Endes des Hebels und der entsprechenden Aufwärtsbewegung des zweiten Hebelendes nach aussen gedrückt werden.
11. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Ventil eine Pumpe (108) aufweist, die mit dem Inneren des genannten Behälters kommuniziert, und weiterhin eine Betätigungsvorrichtung (112) enthält, die für den Übenden bestimmt ist und mit dem die Pumpe eingeschaltet werden kann.
12. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 11, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel, welche ein Ablassen der Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter erlauben, aus einer Öffnung (122) im Behälter unterhalb dessen oberem Ende bestehen.
13. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 12, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es weiterhin eine langgestreckte, biegsame Leitung aufweist, die die genannte Öffnung (122) und die genannte Pumpe (108) zur Überführung von Flüssigkeit von der Pumpe in den Behälter an beliebigen Stellen des Behälters innerhalb des Reservoirs verbindet; und dass die Pumpe eine solche ist, die einen Rückfluss von Flüssigkeit gestattet, wenn sie nicht eingeschaltet ist.
14. Übungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 11 bis 13, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Betätigungsmittel der Pumpe ein Schalter (112) ist der mit der Pumpe im Abstand verbunden ist.
15. Gewichtheber-Übungsgerät, mit einer Vorrichtung zur automatischen Änderung des Totgewichtes, das bei einer kontinuierlichen isotonischen Bewegung verschoben werden muss, zur Verwendung in Verbindung mit einer Flüssigkeitsquelle, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Vorrichtung folgende Teile aufweist:
(a) einen Behälter (104) mit einer Kammer zur Aufnahme von Flüssigkeit;
(b) einen Rahmen (102, 142), in dem der Behälter aufgehängt ist und eine Vertikalbewegung gegenüber dem Rahmen ausführen kann;
(c) eine Pumpe (108) zur überführung von Flüssigkeitsvorrat in die Flüssigkeitsaufnahmekammer des Behälters (104) zwecks Erhöhung des Behältergewichtes;
(d) Mittel (122) zur Gewährleistung eines Flüssigkeitsabflusses aus dem Behälter mit geregelter Geschwindigkeit zwecks Verminderung des Behältergewichtes;
(e) Betätigungsmittel (112) für die genannte Pumpe zwecks wählbarer Überführung von Flüssigkeit in den Behälter.
16. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es weiterhin eine flexible, langgestreckte Leitung (110) zwischen der Pumpe (108) und dem Behälter (104) zur Überführung von Flüssigkeit in den Behälter aufweist, welche der Vertikalbewegung des Behälters gegenüber dem Rahmen folgen kann.
17. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 15 oder 16, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Betätigungsmittel aus einem Schalter (112) bestehen, der von der genannten Pumpe entfernt ist und vom Übenden mit der Hand erfasst werden kann.
18. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 17, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Pumpe (108) eine solche ist, die einen Rückfluss von Flüssigkeit erlaubt, wenn sie nicht eingeschaltet ist, und dass die Abgabeorgane eine Leitung aufweisen, die sich zwischen der Pumpe (108) und dem Behälter (104) erstreckt, wobei die Leitung ebenfalls Flüssigkeit in den Behälter bringt, wenn die Pumpe in Tätigkeit ist.
19. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 18, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Flüssigkeitsquelle ein Behälter (106) ist, der mit der Pumpe (108) verbunden ist.
20. Übungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 15 bis 19, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Rahmen (142) folgende Teile aufweist:
(a) ein Untergestell (146, 150), welches den Rahmen in praktisch aufrechter Stellung trägt; und
(b) einen Überbau (152, 154), der sich oberhalb des Untergestells erstreckt und mit letzterem so verbunden ist, dass eine Schwenkbewegung um eine praktisch horizontale Achse möglich ist.
21. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 20, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es weiterhin folgende Teile enthält: zwei ausbreitend schwenkbar Arme (202), deren eines Ende der Übende bei seiner Übung erfassen kann und die entfernt vom genannten ersten Ende mit dem Rahmen für eine Schwenkbewegung um eine praktisch vertikale Achse verbunden sind; und Mittel (212) zur Verbindung mindestens eines der genannten Arme mit dem Überbau (152, 154) zum Neigen des Überbaus als Ergebnis einer Schwenkbewegung des Armes (202).
22. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 21, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Verbindungsglieder eine Verbindung (212) mit einem Schwenkglied (214) an seiner Verbindungsstelle sowohl mit dem Arm als auch mit dem Überbau aufweisen.
23. Übungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 20 bis 22, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Überstruktur mindestens zwei praktisch vertikal stehende Teile (152, 156) aufweist, und dass der genannte Behälter mindestens einen Behälterführungsarm (158) besitzt, der mindestens eines der genannten vertikalen Teile umfasst und zur Führung des Behälters bei der Übungsbewegung ausgebildet ist.
24. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 23, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass eines der beiden vertikalen Teile (152, 156) ein aufrechtstehendes Teil (152) ist, das mit dem Untergestell (146,150) an seinem unteren Ende verbunden ist, und dass das zweite vertikale Teil mit einer Führungsschiene (156) für den Behälter ausgerüstet ist, die sich parallel und im Abstand zum aufrechtstehenden Teil (152) über mindestens einen Teil der Länge der Führungsschiene enstreckt.
25. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 23 oder 24, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Führungsarm (158) des Behälters beide vertikalen Teile (152, 156) umfasst.
26. Übungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 21 bis 25, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der genannte Überbau (152, 154) ein aufrechtstehendes Teil (152), welches am unteren Ende mit dem Untergestell verbunden ist, und eine obere Stange (154) aufweist, die mit dem oberen Ende des aufrechtstehenden Teiles verbunden ist und sich im wesentlichen seitlich von diesem und über einen Teil des Untergestelles erstreckt; und das Unterteil (146, 150) einen Bügel (146) besitzt, der mindestens unter einem Bereich der oberen Stange liegt, sowie einen Trägerarm (162) für die obere Stange, der mit dem Bügel (146) verbunden ist und die obere Stange vertikal an einer Stelle abstützt, die von der Verbindungsstelle der oberen Stange mit dem aufrechtstehenden Teil entfernt ist; und dass schliesslich ein Behälterträger (16) vorhanden ist, an dem der Behälter über die obere Stange aufgehängt ist, und zwar an einer Stelle, die zwischen dem aufrechtstehenden Teil und dem Trägerarm der oberen Stange liegt.
27. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 26, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Trägerarm (162) der oberen Stange an seinem oberen Ende Stützelemente (164) aufweist, auf die die genannte obere Stange zum Aufliegen kommt, wobei ein Anschlag auf den Trägerarm von oben zustande kommt und die obere Stange von diesem Anschlag abgehoben werden kann.
28. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 27, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Stützelemente aus einem Sattel (164) bestehen.
29. Übungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 15 bis 28, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es weiterhin eine Aufhängung aufweist, mit der der Behälter mit dem Rahmen verbunden ist und eine Vertikalbewegung ausüben kann, deren mechanische Übersetzung grösser als 1:1 ist.
30. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 29, dadurch gekennzeichet, dass die Aufhängung ein langgestrecktes biegsames Tragelement (16) mit einem freien Ende und einem am Rahmen befestigten festen Ende (170) und mindestens einer Schleife zwischen beiden Enden ist, welche den Behälter (144) trägt, sowie Mittel (176, 178) zur lösbaren Befestigung eines Bereiches der Schleife am Behälter aufweist, derart, dass beim Lösen der Befestigung der Behälter vertikal mit einer mechanischen Übersetzung von mehr als 1:1 durch die Bewegung des freien Endes des Trägerorgans bewegt wird.
31. Übungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 15 und 30, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es weiterhin folgende Teile aufweist:
(a) zwei Arme (202) mit ersten Enden, die von einem Überden erfasst werden können, und zweiten Enden, die mit dem Rahmen verbunden sind, wobei die Arme (202) sich praktisch horizontal vom Rahmen aus erstrecken und in etwa nach oben gerichteten ersten Enden auslaufen;
(b) Kissen (208) an den aufrechtstehenden ersten Enden zur Aufnahme des Schulterdruckes eines Übenden;
(c) gestreckte biegsame Tragorgane (16, 16'), die an einem ihrer Enden mit dem Behälter verbunden sind und ihn senkrecht gegenüber dem Rahmen bewegen, und die eine mit dem Fuss zu betätigende Verbindung an ihren zweiten Enden aufweisen; und
(d) Führungsmittel (172, 174, 184) zum Tragen und Führen der Tragorgane bei Beinstreck- übungen durch den Übenden, dessen Schultern mit Druck an den genannten Kissen ruhen und der die Fussverbindung mit mindestens einem Fuss betätigt.
32. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 31, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Kissen (208) sich exzentrisch von den nach oben gerichteten ersten Enden der Arme erstrecken, und dass weiterhin Mittel (210) zum Schwenken der Kissen um die ersten Enden vorgesehen sind.
33. Übungsgerät nach einem der Ansprüche 15 bis 32, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass es weiterhin folgende Teile aufweist:
(a) zwei im wesentlichen entgegengesetzt gerichtete Arme (188), die mit dem Rahmen (142) in der Nähe von dessen oberem Ende verbunden sind und zur Betätigung durch einen Übenden vorgesehen sind, der darunter steht;
(b) gestreckte biegsame Trageorgane (16, 196), die mit ihrem einen Ende mit dem Behälter (144) verbunden sind und ihn gegenüber dem Rahmen (142) vertikal bewegen können, und die an ihren anderen Enden mit Handgriffen (194) versehen sind, wobei jeweils ein Handgriff sich in der Nähe eines der genannten Arme befindet, und
(c) Führungsmittel (190, 192) die die Tragorgane bei Übungen führen, bei denen die Handgriffe durch den Übenden von einander gegenüberliegenden Stellen her gegeneinander und nach unten gezogen werden.
34. Übungsgerät nach Anspruch 15, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Mittel (122) zur Abführung der Flüssigkeit Mittel sind, die einen wählbaren Abfluss von Flüssigkeit aus dem Behälter gestatten.
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