EP3424568B1

EP3424568B1 - Exercise apparatus

Info

Publication number: EP3424568B1
Application number: EP17759314.2A
Authority: EP
Inventors: Miguel RUIZ ESQUIROZ
Original assignee: Pitk Pelotas SL
Current assignee: Pitk Pelotas SL
Priority date: 2016-03-02
Filing date: 2017-02-28
Publication date: 2020-09-16
Anticipated expiration: 2037-02-28
Also published as: EP3424568A1; WO2017149182A1; EP3424568A4; ES2631852A1; ES2836576T3

Description

PURPOSE OF THE INVENTION

This invention refers to an exercise apparatus, specifically one of the type typically known as wall towers, wall units or wall boards to which items to perform Pilates or similar exercises are fixed.
The aim of the invention is to provide an exercise apparatus of the aforementioned type but with structural features that are simple and at the same time provide the maximum functionality and minimal occupation of space when not in use.

BACKGROUND TO THE INVENTION

There are many types of exercise apparatus for Pilates and other types of exercise based on a unit fixed onto a wall and which have accessories such as springs, bars and rings to carry out different types of exercise. However, in all these cases the apparatuses are complex, as each accessory requires its own attaching or securing element, and those with simpler configurations offer more limited functionality.
International application PCT/US2012/063423 , published with number WO2013067431 , describes an "improved exercise board" that cannot be used as a wall unit and does not take into account the presence of elements of great importance for current gym activities such as pull up bars or ballet barres. It also does not allow the subsequent addition of an adjustable push up bar.
For its part, patent CH577327 describes an exercise apparatus with wall bars which, in keeping with the one in the previously described document, does not include pull up bars or ballet barres and does not foresee the addition of a push bar.
Finally the patent MC 909 A1 discloses a fitness device of multiple combinations, however this device neither has a wall location, nor does it allow to hold the elements at any height because of the corresponding holes ready for this purpose.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The invention discloses an exercise apparatus according to the appended claims.
The exercise apparatus proposed in this invention completely solves the aforementioned problem, as it is of the type that has a unit secured to the wall and comprises two separate vertically-fixed profiles, preferably on a board, which have either a guide or a front guide and lateral internal guide, with the lateral internal guide of each profile including sliding plates and elements for attaching springs. These plates, and therefore the attachment elements, are fixable using a wheel which is conveniently screwed into the plate.
In addition, on the front guide of each lateral profile there are more upward and downward sliding plates, between which bars for performing certain physical exercises are fixed. These plates, and therefore the bars, can also be fixed by way of wheels that are also screwed in, as in the previous case.
The apparatus has four bars, a top one or "pull up bar", a lower one or "push up bar", one for performing ballet exercises and lastly a lower one. In all cases the bars are attached to their respective pairs of plates that can be slid upwards or downwards thanks to the front guides, and which can be fixed at any point or height by way of manually-actuated screws, the same being true for the rings and the spring holders.
The apparatus is complemented by a board/mat which rests on the lower bar to make it possible to perform the corresponding exercises and which can be placed vertically when not in use, hiding all the internal accessories of the apparatus and acting as a cover for the equipment.
There is also a non-claimed exemplary variation whereby the front guides are replaced by a sufficiently resistant plate or sheet with a number of vertically-aligned holes, at different heights, used for fixing the springs, replacing the rings with brackets fixed to the front guide of the first version.
These and other features will be detailed throughout this description with the help of the accompanying drawings.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

In order to complement the description that will be given below and to help achieve a better understanding of the features of the invention, using an example of how this will preferably be used, a set of drawings are provided as an integral part of that description, in which at least the following are represented:

Figure 1 shows a representation of the frontal view of an exercise apparatus created in accordance with this invention, including its key elements and accessories.
Figure 2 shows a close-up of the profile positioned vertically along each side of the apparatus board. The profile has the guides, one frontal and one lateral internal.
Figure 3 shows a close-up of the way in which the rings or spring attachments are secured, fixed onto plates sliding along the frontal guides established in the lateral profiles.
Figure 4 shows a close-up of the way in which one of the bars included in the apparatus that has been invented is secured, with the screw or manually-actuated wheel for fixing the bar at any desired height.
Figure 5 shows a perspective view of the apparatus that has been invented in use, with the ballet barre deployed and the support board for the user between the floor and the apparatus' lower bar.
Figure 6 shows a close-up of the second non-claimed exemplary variant of the exercise apparatus,

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

As can be seen in the aforementioned figures, the apparatus that has been invented is of the type that has a board (1), which is secured to a wall, in whose board (1) are two lateral profiles (2), which are vertically positioned on opposite sides. These lateral profiles (2) run from the top to the bottom of the board (1) and include two tracks that act as guides, a front one (3) and a lateral internal one (4).
The sliding plates (5) and (6) run along these tracks (3) and (4) in such a way that the plates (5) sliding along the front tracks (3) comprise the means to secure the attaching elements (7) for springs. These attaching elements are in turn formed by eye hooks or similar items with a rigid element fixed to the appropriate plate (5).
In this way, that springs that can be used for certain physical exercises can be set at different heights and in a greater or lesser number, distributed along the track that comprises the front guide (3) of each vertical profile (2).
Similarly, on the lateral and internal guides (4) of the profiles (2), there are plates (6) for attaching the various bars: for pull up exercises (8), a push up bar (9), a ballet barre (10) and a lower bar (11).
The plates (5) and (6), corresponding to the elements (7) for securing the springs and to fix the various aforementioned bars (8, 9, 10 and 11), can slide upwards and downwards and be fixed at any height with a manually-actuated clamping screw (12).
The apparatus described in this way is complemented by a mat board (13) that when the apparatus is in use will rest on the lower bar (11) and when not in use acts as a cover positioned vertically covering all the accessories.
In the non-claimed exemplary variant shown in figure 6, the features of the apparatus are essentially the same, the only change being the way in which the corresponding springs are secured, as in this case the front guide (3) is removed, and in its place there is a rigid and resistant sheet or plate (14) with holes (15) at different heights where the springs can be secured, maintaining the same features of the lateral internal guide (4) with its securing elements for the plates that will hold the various bars.
Even though it is not shown, marks or signs will be displayed on the profiles (2) to identify the level on each side, thus helping to ensure that the bars are positioned completely horizontally and the springs are at the same level.
Lastly, it is worth mentioning that the apparatus described makes it possible to carry out many types of physical exercise and is very versatile and compact, occupying very little space when not in use.

Claims

Exercise apparatus including a wall unit for the addition of accessories such as bars and springs,
wherein such wall unit discloses a board (1) suitable for being secured to a wall and two vertical lateral profiles (2) which are vertically positioned on opposite sides of the front of the board (1), wherein each vertical lateral profile (2) includes two tracks (3, 4) that act as guides, respectively a front track (3) and a lateral internal track (4),
the wall unit further disclosing two first siding plates (5) respectively sliding along each one of the two front tracks (3), and two second sliding plates (6) respectively sliding along each one of the two lateral internal tracks (4),
wherein each first sliding plate (5) can slide upwards and downwards on its corresponding front track (3), can be fixed at any height with a manually-actuated clamping screw (12), and holds spring attaching elements (7) for securing springs to carry out different types of exercise,
wherein each second sliding plate (6) can slide upwards and downwards on its corresponding lateral internal track (4), can be fixed at any height with a manually-actuated clamping screw (12), and holds an upper pull up bar (8), a push up bar (9), a ballet barre (10), and a lower bar (11) which can be used to support a mat board (13).
Exercise apparatus, according to claim 1 characterised in that the mat board (13) when not in use can cover the internal accessories of the apparatus acting as a front cover for the device.