ES2952608A1 - Fitness device (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

The physical exercise device is formed by a base that is placed on the floor and is used to perform concentric, eccentric, isometric exercises and combinations thereof, both in order to perform exercises for aesthetic purposes as well as for health and especially exercises. for injury rehabilitation. To do this, it has one or more elastic bands, and a base with one or more suction cups for fixing to the floor and a pumping mechanism to create or eliminate vacuum in the suction cups. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

fitness device

TECHNIQUE SECTOR

The present application refers to a device for physical exercise formed by a base that is arranged on the floor and that is used to perform concentric, eccentric, isometric exercises and combinations thereof, both in order to perform exercises for aesthetic purposes as well as health and especially exercises for injury rehabilitation. (and we would collect all types of exercises).

STATE OF THE TECHNIQUE

The existence of ropes, rubber bands and other elements that allow strength and rehabilitation exercises to be carried out is known in the state of the art. Some are autonomous, such as US2011065550, but others must be fixed to structural elements such as bars to remain anchored. An example is the so-called TRX (suspension training system, whole body resistance exercise) that uses straps anchored to backrests or other elements.

However, this means that it is necessary to have a sturdy anchor point where the exercises will be performed. It is not possible to do this type of physical work anywhere.

The applicant does not know of any element that allows these problems to be solved as simply as the invention.

BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The invention consists of a physical exercise device according to the first claim and whose variants solve the problems of the state of the art.

It is applicable on any type of smooth surface, such as parquet, stoneware, linoleum... and even on porous surfaces such as microcement, clay floor, stone... so that the device forms its own anchor by means of a vacuum, for one or more suction cups.

The physical exercise device is based on one or more elastic bands, and comprises a base with one or more suction cups for fixing to the floor or a wall and a pumping mechanism. The pumping mechanism allows the creation or elimination of vacuum in the suction cups.

The bands can protrude from the base at any time, but it is preferred that they include separate collection mechanisms. They also preferably have a brake for coupling/decoupling the band to the collection mechanism, so that they can stop exerting effects on each other. Specifically, the user's effort on the belt is not transmitted to the collection mechanism, and vice versa.

Preferably the bands have interchangeable grips at the free end, which greatly increases the exercises that can be performed.

A preferred example of the pump mechanism comprises a manual pump control, for example similar to a bicycle pump, with a locking position. In addition, it has a release button that communicates the interior of the suction cup with the environment when you want to release the base from the ground.

Other variants are seen in the rest of the memory.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

For a better understanding of the invention, the following figure is included.

Figure 1: Schematic view of an embodiment.

MODES OF EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

Next, a way of carrying out the invention is briefly described, as an illustrative and non-limiting example of it.

Figure 1 shows an example of an embodiment formed by a base (1), generally in the shape of a low disk or prism. The base (1) has a lower face on which one or more suction cups are provided for fixing to the surface. Normally an industrial suction cup is sufficient, which simplifies the structure. The base (1) can have a ballast to increase its mass.

A pumping mechanism makes it possible to create or eliminate the vacuum in the suction cups. To do this, it includes a pumping control (3) that works as a manual pump and a release button (4) that opens a valve and leaves the inside of the suction cups connected to the outside. The control (3) has at least one locking position to prevent unwanted movements. The locking position prevents accidental breaking of the vacuum by the control (3); with the consequent physical risk as the device becomes loose due to stress and vibrations.

The interior of the base (1) has a series of mechanisms for collecting individual elastic bands (6). A brake (7) in each one ensures that the effective length of the band (6), from the base (1) to its free end, can be set according to the type of exercise. That is, when the brake (7) is released, the corresponding collection mechanism is disabled and the user can pull the band (6) and lengthen the protruding length. As the band (6) is elastic, the length of the development between the free end and the brake (7) is proportional to the resistance. In exchange, when you want the collection mechanism to reduce the length of the band (6), the brake is pressed and the band (6) is allowed to be introduced into the base (1). An example of a take-up mechanism is a roller with one or more internal springs that tend to rotate the roller and thus pick up the band (6). In this solution, the brake (7) grabs the band (6) and prevents the internal springs from collecting it.

The bands (6) have an end hook, such as a carabiner, to fix different types of grips, of the types known in the art. For example, there may be a bar that is attached at its ends to two bands (6), ties, different types of grips, anklets and belts to further expand the variety of exercises... In the most preferred embodiment, six bands are arranged (6).

The base (1) has a handle (8) that allows easy handling of the device.

The base (1) can be formed by a hollow body with an upper half and a lower half that are joined together, preferably by the connecting screws between the rubber of the suction cup and the pumping mechanism.

Claims (1)

1- Physical exercise device, with one or more elastic bands (6), characterized in that it comprises a base (1) with one or more suction cups for fixing to the ground and a pumping mechanism (3,4) for creating or eliminating the vacuum in the suction cups. 2- Physical exercise device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the bands (6) comprise separate collection mechanisms (5) and a brake (7) for coupling/decoupling the band (6) to the collection mechanism. 3- Physical exercise device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the bands (6) have interchangeable grips at the free end. 4- Physical exercise device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the pumping mechanism (3,4) comprises a manual pumping control (3), with a locking position, and a release button (4) that communicates the inside of the suction cup with the environment. 5- Physical exercise device, according to claim 1, characterized in that the base (1) comprises a ballast. 6- Physical exercise device, according to claim 1, characterized in that it comprises a handle (8).