GB2133705A - Exercising device - Google Patents

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GB2133705A
GB2133705A GB08301634A GB8301634A GB2133705A GB 2133705 A GB2133705 A GB 2133705A GB 08301634 A GB08301634 A GB 08301634A GB 8301634 A GB8301634 A GB 8301634A GB 2133705 A GB2133705 A GB 2133705A
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Abstract

The device comprises a frame 2 at one end of which a seat 4 is pivotally mounted and handles 7 connected to the seat 4 such that a user may sit on the seat, rest his feet on the frame, and raise the seat, against his own body weight and preferably also against tension springs 10, by lifting the handles 7. The seat and handles may be collapsed to a position adjacent the frame. The springs may be of variable strength and/or may be disconnectable. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Exercising device This invention relates to exercising devices.
According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an exercising device comprising a frame, a seat mounted on the frame, and a handle connected to the seat, the arrangement being such that a user may sit on the seat, rest his feet on the frame, and raise the seat, against his own body weight, by lifting the handle.
The frame may be of any suitable configuration.
However, in one preferred embodiment, it is of open construction, made from tubular steel.
The seat may be pivotally mounted at one end of the frame, and may be movable between a first lowermost position, in which it is supported level with or just above the level of the frame, and a second uppermost position in which it is supported at a distance above the frame.
The seat may be pivotally mounted on the frame by means of a parallel motion linkage.
Preferably, there are provided two handles, one at each side of the seat, to enable the user to lift the seat. The handles may be provided at the end of pivot arms upon which the seat is mounted.
Preferably, there is provided resilient bias means against which the user has to work in lifting the seat.
The resilient bias means may be of variable strength and/or may be disconnectable.
In one preferred embodiment, the resilient bias means comprises a plurality of tension springs which are selectively connectable between the seat and the frame. The exercising device is preferably so arranged that the seat and handle(s) may occupy a collapsed position adjacent the frame such that the device is then of a generally flat configuration, and readily portable.
For a better understanding of the invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective sketch of an exercising device in accordance with the invention, showing a seat of the invention in both a lowermost and uppermost position; and Figure2 is a detail view of resilient bias means of the device.
The illustrated exercising device 1 comprises frame 2 which is made of rectangular section tubular steel. The frame 2 is of a generally flat configuration, and at one end, it is provided with a foot rest 3.
At the other end of the frame 2, there is mounted a seat 4, by means of a pair of forward pivot arms 5 and a pair of rear pivot arms 6, which extend between the frame 2 and the seat 4 in the manner of a parallel motion linkage. Each of the forward pivot arms 5 extends only between the frame 2 and the seat 4. However, each of the rear pivot arms 6 extends past the seat 4, and terminates in a respective handle 7.
A first steel rod 8 extends between the opposite sides of the frame 2, and a second steel rod 9 is mounted on the underside of the seat 4, such that it is parallel to the first rod 8. A plurality of tension springs 10 extend between the first and second rods 8 and 9, each of the springs 10 being formed at each of its ends with a hook 11, which may be engaged around a respective one of the bars 8 and 9, such that the spring 10 is selectively detachable.
Figure 1 shows the seat 4 principally in a first, lowermost position. However, the seat 4 is also shown in a second upper position, where it is denoted by the reference 4a, and the adjacent parts similarily carry the suffix a.
In use, a user sits on the seat 4 in its lowermost position, as illustrated in Figure 1, and rests his feet on the foot rest 3. He then lifts the handles 7 to raise himself on the seat 4, against his own body weight.
After having lifted himself to the maximum height, the user then has to lower himself gradually, using his force on the handles 7 to control his descent. The lifting and lowering exercise is then repeated as often as desired - for example, for a predetermined number of times.
By connecting any desired number of the springs 10 between the steel rods 8 and 9, the user can increase the difficulty of the exercise, as the force of the springs acts in addition to the users body weight.
it will be appreciated that the illustrated exercising device 1 may provide a very strenuous exercise for many parts of the body, but is nevertheless relatively small. Indeed, it will be seen that, when the seat 4 is in its lowermost position as shown in Figure 1, the device is collapsed such that it is generally flat, and readily portable.
CLAIMS (Filed on 20 Jan 84) 1. An exercising device comprising a frame, a seat mounted on the frame, and a handle connected to the seat, the arrangement being such that a user may sit on the seat, rest his feet on the frame, and raise the seat, against his own body weight, by lifting the handle.
2. An exercising device according to Claim 1, wherein the frame is of open construction.
3. An exercising device according to Claim 1 or2, wherein the frame is made of tubular steel.
4. An exercising device according to Claim 1,2 or 3, wherein the seat is pivotally mounted at one end of the frame.
5. An exercising device according to any preceding claim, wherein the seat is movable between a first lowermost position, in which it is supported level with or joust above the level of the frame, and a second uppermost position in which it is supported at a distance above the frame.
6. An exercising device according to Claim 4 or Claims 4 and 5, wherein the seat is pivotally mounted on the frame by means of a parallel motion linkage.
7. An exercising device according to any preceding claim, wherein there are provided two handles, one at each side of the seat, to enable the user to lift the seat.
8. An exercising device according to Claim 7, wherein the handles are provided at the end of pivot
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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Exercising device This invention relates to exercising devices. According to one aspect of the present invention, there is provided an exercising device comprising a frame, a seat mounted on the frame, and a handle connected to the seat, the arrangement being such that a user may sit on the seat, rest his feet on the frame, and raise the seat, against his own body weight, by lifting the handle. The frame may be of any suitable configuration. However, in one preferred embodiment, it is of open construction, made from tubular steel. The seat may be pivotally mounted at one end of the frame, and may be movable between a first lowermost position, in which it is supported level with or just above the level of the frame, and a second uppermost position in which it is supported at a distance above the frame. The seat may be pivotally mounted on the frame by means of a parallel motion linkage. Preferably, there are provided two handles, one at each side of the seat, to enable the user to lift the seat. The handles may be provided at the end of pivot arms upon which the seat is mounted. Preferably, there is provided resilient bias means against which the user has to work in lifting the seat. The resilient bias means may be of variable strength and/or may be disconnectable. In one preferred embodiment, the resilient bias means comprises a plurality of tension springs which are selectively connectable between the seat and the frame. The exercising device is preferably so arranged that the seat and handle(s) may occupy a collapsed position adjacent the frame such that the device is then of a generally flat configuration, and readily portable. For a better understanding of the invention and to show how the same may be carried into effect, reference will now be made, by way of example, to the accompanying diagrammatic drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a perspective sketch of an exercising device in accordance with the invention, showing a seat of the invention in both a lowermost and uppermost position; and Figure2 is a detail view of resilient bias means of the device. The illustrated exercising device 1 comprises frame 2 which is made of rectangular section tubular steel. The frame 2 is of a generally flat configuration, and at one end, it is provided with a foot rest 3. At the other end of the frame 2, there is mounted a seat 4, by means of a pair of forward pivot arms 5 and a pair of rear pivot arms 6, which extend between the frame 2 and the seat 4 in the manner of a parallel motion linkage. Each of the forward pivot arms 5 extends only between the frame 2 and the seat 4. However, each of the rear pivot arms 6 extends past the seat 4, and terminates in a respective handle 7. A first steel rod 8 extends between the opposite sides of the frame 2, and a second steel rod 9 is mounted on the underside of the seat 4, such that it is parallel to the first rod 8. A plurality of tension springs 10 extend between the first and second rods 8 and 9, each of the springs 10 being formed at each of its ends with a hook 11, which may be engaged around a respective one of the bars 8 and 9, such that the spring 10 is selectively detachable. Figure 1 shows the seat 4 principally in a first, lowermost position. However, the seat 4 is also shown in a second upper position, where it is denoted by the reference 4a, and the adjacent parts similarily carry the suffix a. In use, a user sits on the seat 4 in its lowermost position, as illustrated in Figure 1, and rests his feet on the foot rest 3. He then lifts the handles 7 to raise himself on the seat 4, against his own body weight. After having lifted himself to the maximum height, the user then has to lower himself gradually, using his force on the handles 7 to control his descent. The lifting and lowering exercise is then repeated as often as desired - for example, for a predetermined number of times. By connecting any desired number of the springs 10 between the steel rods 8 and 9, the user can increase the difficulty of the exercise, as the force of the springs acts in addition to the users body weight. it will be appreciated that the illustrated exercising device 1 may provide a very strenuous exercise for many parts of the body, but is nevertheless relatively small. Indeed, it will be seen that, when the seat 4 is in its lowermost position as shown in Figure 1, the device is collapsed such that it is generally flat, and readily portable. CLAIMS (Filed on 20 Jan 84)
1. An exercising device comprising a frame, a seat mounted on the frame, and a handle connected to the seat, the arrangement being such that a user may sit on the seat, rest his feet on the frame, and raise the seat, against his own body weight, by lifting the handle.
2. An exercising device according to Claim 1, wherein the frame is of open construction.
3. An exercising device according to Claim 1 or2, wherein the frame is made of tubular steel.
4. An exercising device according to Claim 1,2 or 3, wherein the seat is pivotally mounted at one end of the frame.
5. An exercising device according to any preceding claim, wherein the seat is movable between a first lowermost position, in which it is supported level with or joust above the level of the frame, and a second uppermost position in which it is supported at a distance above the frame.
6. An exercising device according to Claim 4 or Claims 4 and 5, wherein the seat is pivotally mounted on the frame by means of a parallel motion linkage.
7. An exercising device according to any preceding claim, wherein there are provided two handles, one at each side of the seat, to enable the user to lift the seat.
8. An exercising device according to Claim 7, wherein the handles are provided at the end of pivot arms upon which the seat is mounted.
9. An exercising device according to any preceding claim, wherein there is provided resilient bias means against which the user has to work in lifting the seat.
10. An exercising device according to Claim 9, wherein the resilient bias means is of variable strength.
11 An exercising device according to Claim 9 or 10, wherein the resilient bias means is disconnectable.
12. An exercising device as claimed in Claims 10 and 11, wherein the resilient bias means comprises a plurality of tension springs which are selectively connectable between the seat and the frame.
13. An exercising device according to any preceding claim, wherein the exercising device is so arranged that the seat and handle(s) may occupy a collapsed position adjacent the frame such that the device is then of a generally flat configuration, and readily portable.
14. An exercise device substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to the accompanying drawings.
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