EP2832401A1 - Appareil de fitness universel - Google Patents

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EP2832401A1
EP2832401A1 EP14179047.7A EP14179047A EP2832401A1 EP 2832401 A1 EP2832401 A1 EP 2832401A1 EP 14179047 A EP14179047 A EP 14179047A EP 2832401 A1 EP2832401 A1 EP 2832401A1
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  • the present disclosure relates to exercise and fitness devices, and in particular relates to fitness apparatus capable of providing static and dynamic resistance.
  • multi-functional machines use a stack of weights to provide resistance needed for users during more traditional exercise methods.
  • a user repetitively raises some, or all, of the weight stack and the force of gravity provides the resistance needed to allow the user to exercise.
  • These machines typically use pulleys to assist in overcoming the initial inertia of the resistance weight and channel the connection interface between user and weight stack into a usable space.
  • due to the mass of some of the weights, these machines tend to be heavy and can be difficult for a user to move at home.
  • exercise machines were developed using flexible members, such as rods or bows, to provide resistance.
  • One such device available on the market incorporates two sets of flexible rods of varying resistance with the bottom end of each set of rods attached to the base of the machine with rods extending vertically upwards therefrom.
  • a cable is attached to the top of each of the set of rods by means of a large hook that is threaded through loops at the top of each rod.
  • bundling the rods By bundling the rods in this manner, the user can adjust the amount of resistance during exercise.
  • By displacing the cables a user can utilize the resistance provided by the flexible rods to exercise various muscle groups.
  • Another such device uses a horizontal positioning of the rod(s), with the fulcrum aligned with the midpoint of the vertical axis of the machine.
  • the device uses a capture mechanism that can be used to engage one or more of the rods to provide the resistance.
  • the horizontal rod device utilizes a traditional cable interface between the resistance of the rod(s) captured by the capture device and the user to perform exercise by moving a connected interface to the cable (for example a handle, bar, strap etc.) thus displacing the cable and the connected source of resistance.
  • the present disclosure provides an exercise apparatus comprising: a frame having a vertical support; at least one articulating arm mount affixed to the vertical support; a first articulating arm connected to the at least one articulating arm mount; a second articulating arm connected to the at least one articulating arm mount, the second articulating arm adapted to independently articulate from said first articulating arm; a pair of resistive elements, each resistive element operatively connected to one of said first and second independently articulating arms to provide resistance; and a cable and pulley system connecting each resistive element to a point on a longitudinal axis of one of said first and second articulating arms.
  • the present disclosure provides a fitness apparatus that changes the old fitness paradigm of pain and breaking down the body in order to improve.
  • the present disclosure provides for devices that transition through these stages in a seamless progression.
  • the disclosed devices are simple, efficient and accommodating for varieties of physicalities of various users.
  • Exercise apparatus 110 has a robust structure. About the core of the structure are two independent articulating arms to which are coupled a plurality of resilient elongate members (collectively a resistive device), a cable and pulley system and a work area for the user. Such apparatus can accommodate several potential means of performing exercise.
  • the fitness apparatus is adapted to allow a user to exercise against either a static or dynamic resistance profile through the use of either locking feature or flexible, resilient elongate members of the resistive device respectively.
  • exercise apparatus 110 comprises a base 120, which provides an exercise surface/area that can be used as a platform or for integrating components (not shown) with the fitness apparatus.
  • the components may include, for example, but are not limited to, benches, balance boards, exercise balls, among other options.
  • base 120 includes brackets 122 on either side thereof to provide structural support as well as edging for potential integrating components or for a user. Further, base 120 may comprise a series of apertures to support such equipment as well as to reduce the weight of the base.
  • base 120 is dimensioned to fit within base support 130 .
  • base support 130 is shown with reference to Figures 3A and 3B .
  • base support 130 includes a pair of base side rails 132 which are dimensioned to fit on the outsides of base 120 in one embodiment. Further, a forward connector bracket 136 and rear connector bracket 138 on each of the side rails 132 are adapted to receive a flange member 140 and a flange member 142 , respectively, on base 120 .
  • Base attachment connections 144 are used to secure base 120 to the base support 130 through rear connection bracket 138 using flange member 142.
  • Base support 130 further comprises a rear horizontal cross member 150 that is connected to the base side rails 132 through brace brackets 152 .
  • a base sub-plate 154 further supports the rear horizontal cross member 150 .
  • Vertical brackets 156 and 158 are used to support vertical member 160 as provided in detail below.
  • Wheels 162 and 164 may optionally be added to the rear horizontal cross member 150 in order to allow for increased portability of the exercise apparatus 110 .
  • the vertical member 160 may be mounted to a wall, pole or column in one embodiment, for example, eliminating the need for a base altogether. Further, it may not be necessary to have base 120, rather simply the base support 130 and base side rails 132.
  • a vertical member 160 is, for example, shown with regard to Figure 4 .
  • Vertical member 160 provides a rigid upright for connecting a horizontal crossbeam (articulating arm support assembly 184), and includes a lower pivot assembly 166 which includes a hole 168 configured to receive a pin.
  • rear brackets 156 and 158 include holes 170 and 172 which allows a pin to be inserted through holes 170, 168, and 172, thereby providing a pivot to allow vertical member 160 to move from an assembled position as shown in Figure 1 to a stored position (not shown) where vertical member 160 lays against base 120 .
  • Brackets 156 and 158 further include holes 174 and 176 respectively and vertical member 160 further includes a hole 178 , wherein holes 174 , 176 and 178 align to allow a locking pin to the vertical member in the functioning position of Figure 1 .
  • Locking pin may be spring loaded and/or threaded at the distal end thereof such that pin may be conveniently, selectively, removably coupled within a desired hole and conveniently maintain an outer tube in a desired position with respect to an inner pin.
  • a pair of vertical cam plates 180 are provided for vertical rotation of the articulating arms as explained in detail below. Further, an articulating arm support pivot assembly 182 is provided on each side of vertical member 160.
  • vertical member may be used in some embodiments, in various other embodiments a different vertical member may be used altogether. Further, some embodiments may eliminate the vertical member altogether, and the present disclosure is not limited to a particular configuration for the vertical member.
  • an articulating arm support assembly 184 is configured to interact with the pivot assembly 182 .
  • articulating arm support assembly 184 includes a bore which rotationally couples to pivot assembly 182, thereby providing for vertical adjustment of a distal end of articulating arms, as described below.
  • Articulating arm support assembly 184 further includes a plate 186 as best seen in Figure 5 .
  • Plate 186 includes an adjustment knob 188 which is configured to engage with the vertical cam plate 180 to adjust the vertical rotation of the articulating arm. As seen in Figure 5 , the adjustment of the vertical arm can either adjust the distal end of the arm up or down based on the adjustment knob engagement with cam plate 180 .
  • Articulating arm support assembly 184 further includes a horizontal cam plate 190 rotationally coupled to assembly 184.
  • An adjustment pin 192 engages a bracket 193 affixed to assembly 184 and further engages one of a plurality of holes within cam plate 190, thereby allowing a distal end of an articulating arm 196 to horizontally rotate.
  • the distal end of articulating arm 196 can be rotated towards or away from a central line of exercise apparatus 110 .
  • the combination of the mechanisms using cam plate 180 and cam plate 190 allow the distal end of articulating arm 196 to be rotated in either the vertical and/or horizontal direction.
  • An articulating arm base sleeve 194 is affixed to cam plate 190 and is configured to slidably receive an articulating arm 196.
  • articulating arm 196 includes a plurality of holes along the longitudinal axis thereof, thereby allowing for the adjustment of the length of articulating arm 196.
  • a knob 198 is configured to hold articulating arm 196 within sleeve 194 by engaging holes with sleeve 194 and articulating arm 196.
  • articulating arm 196 is adjustable in three dimensions, allowing placement of the distal end of the arm in a location optimal for a particular exercise for a particular user.
  • Articulating arm support 184 is further configured to support a resilient device housing 200 in the examples of the present disclosure.
  • Resistive device housing 200 is configured to support a plurality of elongate resilient members 202, as best seen in Figures 6 , 7 and 8 . Further, resistive device housing 200 has an end which allows connection of the resistive device housing 200 to the articulating arm support assembly 184 as described below.
  • the orientation of the resistive device housing 200 and resilient elongate members 202 are centrally positioned such that the fulcrum of the resilient elongate members is located at the base of each articulating arm 196.
  • the resilient elongate members 202 flex when a force is applied to them utilizing cables 204, and are used to provide resistance for the user to exercise against. Cables 204 engage both the top and bottom of resilient elongate members 202 to pull the top and bottom of resilient elongate members 202 simultaneously.
  • the user is able to adjust the amount of resistance used during exercise by using a "hook and loop" capture mechanism to alter the resistance to the users preference.
  • loops 206 can be engaged by a hoop or clip 208, which can be used to capture a combination of cables 204 to select the elongate resilient members 202 and form the resistance required by a user for a particular exercise.
  • six flexible, resilient elongate members 202 may be used, although resilient elongate members 202 can be used singularly or in a multitude of combinations. In other embodiments more or less resilient elongate members 202 may be used.
  • Resilient elongate members 202 are positioned to contact a fulcrum of resistive device housing 200 about their midpoints. By having midpoints of the resilient elongated members 202 positioned in contact with resistive device housing 200, movement of the ends of the resilient elongate members 202 is resisted.
  • the resilient elongate members 202 are flexibly coupled to the fulcrum of resistive device housing 200. Further, each of elongate resilient members 202 may have a different resistance and thus a combination of the resilient members may provide different resistance.
  • resistive devices can be utilized without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
  • a plurality of separate flexible resilient elongate members can be utilized.
  • the midpoint of resistive device housing 200 is integral with the resilient elongate members.
  • the resistive device housing 200 may be molded as a single integral piece.
  • the midpoint of the resistive device for example, is indirectly coupled to the articulating arm support 184, maintaining a consistent angle of actuation - in this embodiment it functions at a right angle to the support 184.
  • the housing 200 is connected in part through the use of slotted section in horizontal crossbeam of resistive device housing 200 .
  • a plate (not shown) may extend from articulating arm base sleeve 194 and in one embodiment resistive device housing 200 is removabley connected using the plate and slotted section. This configuration may further support changing the resistive device housing 200 to a different resistive device housing with different resilient elongate members or for the removal of the resistive device housing 200 for storage of the apparatus 110 .
  • resistive device housing 200 is integrally coupled to the frame.
  • resistive device housing 200 is movably coupled to frame. By being movably coupled, resistive device housing 200 allows the plurality of resilient elongate members 202 to be rotatable between a first position (e.g., substantially horizontal) for use, and a second position (e.g., substantially vertical) for storage.
  • first position e.g., substantially horizontal
  • second position e.g., substantially vertical
  • Resilient elongate members 202 provide resistance against which the user can exercise.
  • Each flexible, resilient elongate member has a first end and a second end that extend away from respective midpoint thereof.
  • Each resilient elongate member is comprised of a resilient material.
  • the resilient elongate member is comprised of nylon, urethane, although other materials are possible, such as a variety of durable, flexible resins, wood laminates, steel leaf springs, fiberglass and/or acetal, among others.
  • the resilient elongate members may further comprise a coating on the nylon material or other material employed, such as a protective coating.
  • a coating on the nylon material or other material employed such as a protective coating.
  • a polyolefin material, or a variety of other coatings may provide a protective layer and/or an aesthetically pleasing appearance.
  • the resilient elongate members are adapted to provide a range of different amounts of resistance.
  • the amount of resistance provided by resilient elongate members corresponds with the diameter/thickness of the resilient elongate member.
  • a variety of different diameter or thicknesses may be employed.
  • resilient elongate members may have varying diameters of 1 ⁇ 2 inch up to 3 inches in a multitude of increments. Other dimensions are however possible, and the examples above are not limiting.
  • the thickness and/or density may instead be varied.
  • all the resilient elongate members have the same diameter.
  • each elongate member may have the same width but have a different thickness, wherein the thickness is used to determine the resistive force of the elongate member.
  • different resistance amounts are provided irrespective of the diameter of the resilient elongate members, e.g., by employing different materials.
  • the lengths of the elongate members 202 may also be varied to provide different resistances.
  • Elongate resilient members 202 are engaged by cable 204 through a cable and clip assembly 212, as seen in Figure 7 .
  • the engagement of resilient elongate members 202 is provided by a durable locking mechanism, engaging the resilient elongate member(s) at each end of its' full length.
  • resilient elongate members 202 are subject to the force applied at a pulley and flex as a result of the application of force. By selecting the number and configuration of resilient elongate members to engage, the user is able to select the amount of resistance with which to exercise.
  • the pulleys between the pulling force and the engagement of the resistive device guide the cable to provide a user with a consistent load profile.
  • resistive devices include (i) a plurality of resilient elongate members 202; (ii) a fulcrum on housing 200; and (iii) capture devices (loops 206 ).
  • the plurality of resilient elongate members are positioned on fulcrum.
  • the resistive devices and resilient elongate member assemblies comprises a plurality of resilient elongate members coupled integrally to a fulcrum, which is coupled to the frame of exercise apparatus 110 .
  • articulating arm 196 can have a plurality of pulleys 220, 222 or 224 which may accommodate a cable (not shown) to attach a bar, handle or other mechanism to the resilient elongate members 202.
  • a pulley 214 may be used with elongate members 202.
  • Each of pulleys 214, 220, 222 and 224 may be affixed using a pin to allow the pulley to swivel as force is applied.
  • Such cable and pulley system provides a mechanism for utilizing the resistive device provided by the selective engagement of the plurality of resilient elongate members 202.
  • the articulating arm 196 and cable and pulley system are selectively integrated to at least one of the plurality of elongate members 202, and also to the articulating arm support assembly 184.
  • Ballstops fastened to respective ends of the cable prevent cables from slipping off the pulleys of cable and pulley system. Ballstops also enable a degree of tension in the cable and pulley system.
  • a cable is fixed at a first end, either to frame of apparatus 110 or resilient elongate members 202, is threaded over the plurality of pulleys, and can be selectively attached at its second end to variety of available interface apparatus' (handles, bars, straps, stirrups, etc.).
  • the cable being fixed at first end to the frame enable the device to be used in an isometric manner.
  • the cable being fixed at first end to the resilient elongate members 202 enables the user to engage a selection of elongate members using the device in a dynamic manner.
  • the cable is adapted to be moved by the user against the static resistance of the frame or apparatus 110 , or resistance of the resilient elongate members.
  • force is exerted on the user interface end of the cable, both ends of resilient elongate members that are engaged by using hook or clip 208 will move.
  • each arm can be adjusted both horizontally and vertically, along with adjustments in the length of each arm, independent of the other arm.
  • each of the articulating arms may be adjusted and may be different from the other side in some embodiments.
  • the fitness apparatus 110 of the present disclosure has a robust structure where the core of the structure involves two independent articulating arms which are coupled to a plurality of resilient elongate members (collectively the resistive device), a cable and pulley system, and a work area for a user, which allows for the use of the exercise apparatus 110 for various potential exercises.
  • the fitness apparatus allows a user to exercise against either static or dynamic resistance profiles through the use of either a locking feature or a flexible resilient elongate members respectively.
  • the configuration of the fitness apparatus provides various benefits, including but not limited to the independent functioning arm that can be manipulated to locate the usable end of the arms in a multitude of locations, thus accommodating user's own physicality. Further, the attachment method and the resistive device on its own accord accommodate a plurality of exercise determined by the user and the user's preference of resistance profile.
  • Articulating arms 196 articulate independently of each other thereby, increasing the ability of the user to engage in non-traditional exercises that challenge and create core strength gains in addition to muscle organization opportunities.
  • each resilient device housing 200 is removable thereby allowing for storage of the device.
  • the articulating arms can be positioned to be parallel with vertical member 160 and the pin engaging holes 174 , 176 and 178 can be removed, thereby allowing the member 160 to be folded against base 120 to create a slim profile of a stored device.
  • apparatus 110 can include a variety of components combined in a variety of configurations without departing from the scope and spirit of the present invention.
  • apparatus 110 can be configured such that one or more of the referenced components is not present.
  • the articulating arm support assembly 184 which facilitates the articulating arm 196, is designed so arm 196 can reach a multitude of working positions enabling a multitude of physicalities to use the apparatus 110 .
  • horizontal or vertical adjustment may be omitted, for example.

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