GB2195090A - Adjustable weight training bench - Google Patents

Abstract

A weight training bench has a back rest 11 which may be adjusted from vertical through more than 90 DEG using a quadrant locking mechanism 15, the bench being used with a weight stack or hydraulic machine or a barbell machine. The lower part of the seat 12 is independently adjusted using a telescopic support tube 20. The whole of the seat unit may be moved in two opposing directions as shown by arrow 23 for correct location in the case of weight stack or hydraulic machines. Two weight support arms may be adjusted in two opposing directions in the case of a barbell machine. <IMAGE>

Description

SPECIFICATION Adjustable weight training bench This invention relates to a weight training bench which may be adjusted to suit numerous different exercises.

Weight training benches are of two types, those which use barbells or dumb bells and those which utilize some other form of resistance such as weight stacks or hydraulics.

This invention is applicable to both types.

The invention enables both the back rest and lower seat to move into more positions than conventional apparatus, thus offering more exercise. Whebn the back rest is in the raised position, unobstructed space is provided. Together with the horizontal movement of the bar support arms this enabies both new and pre-existing exercises to be performed more easily and safely.

According to the present invention there is provided an adjustable weight training bench comprising a seat with back rest adjustable from vertical through more than 90" using the quadrant locking mechanism, lower part of seat independently adjustable to suit, whole seat moveable in two directions for correct location, weight support arms adjustable in two directions.

A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of examples with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows in perspective the weight training exercise bench using barbells which are supported by sliding arms; Figure 2 shows the back rest part of the seat unit in the vertical position with the weight support arms slid to the forward position; Figure 3 shows the back rest part of the seat unit in the 60 position with the weight support arms slid to the mid position; Figure 4 shows the back rest part of the seat unit in the horizontal position with the weight support arms slid to the back position; Figure 5 shows the back rest part of the seat unit in the lowest position with the weight support arms slid to the back position;; Figure 6 shows in perspective the weight training exercise bench using a weight stack and single sliding tube on the base of the vertical column.

Referring to the drawings the invention comprises of a pivoting beam 10 to which is fixed the back rest 11. The lower part of the seat 12 is hinged to the beam at the lower edge of the back rest and supported by telescopic column 20. A vertical column 13 supports the pivoting beam and is attached at the pivot 14.

A quadrant 15 is also attached to the pivoting beam which is used to lock the beam at the desired angle to the vertical column using a latch, clamp, dowel pin or similar catchment device.

At the lower end of the vertical column of the barbell machine, Fig. 1, are two outrigger arms 16 at the ends of which are tubes 17 into which locate the barbell support arms 18.

The tubes are fitted with a locking screw or other clamping device 19.

At the lower end of the vertical column 13 of the weight stack machine is a single tube which is a sliding fit onto the beam 22. The tube is fitted with a locking screw or other clamping device 21.

In order to adjust the seat the catchment device is released from the quadrant 15 thus allowing the pivoting beam to swivel to the required angle. The catchment device is then replaced. The lower part of the seat is then adjusted to a comfortable position using the telescopic support tube 20.

In order to position the seat as part of a weight stack or hydraulic machine, Fig. 6, the clamp 21 is released and the seat may be moved forwards or backwards in direction of arrow 23 on the single centre beam 22 to the required position where upon the clamp is tightened.

In order to posotion the weight support arms in the case of a barbell type machine, Fig. 1, the outrigger clamps 19 are released allowing the weight support arms to be moved to the required position in the direction of arrow 24 where upon the outrigger clamps are re-tightened.

1. A weight training bench comprising of seat with backrest adjustable from vertical through more than 90" using the quadrant locking mechanism, the lower part of the seat independently adjustable to suit, the whole of the seat unit moveable in two directions for correct location in the case of weight stack or hydraulic machines, the weight support arms adjustable in two directions in the case of barbell machines.

2. A weight training bench as claimed in Claim 1 wherein an adjusting means in the form of a quadrant and pivot control the pivoting of the seat.

3. A weight training bench as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein catchment means are provided on the vertical post to lock the quadrant in the required position.

4. A weight training bench as claimed in any preceding claim with a locking or catchment device located upon the outrigger arms in order to arrest the sliding movement of the seat unit during use with barbells.

5. A weight training bench as claimed in any preceding claim with a single sliding tube on the base of the vertical column for use with weight stack or hydraulics.

6. A weight training bench as claimed in Claim 5 with a locking or catchment device located upon the single sliding tube to arrest

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**WARNING** start of CLMS field may overlap end of DESC **. SPECIFICATION Adjustable weight training bench This invention relates to a weight training bench which may be adjusted to suit numerous different exercises. Weight training benches are of two types, those which use barbells or dumb bells and those which utilize some other form of resistance such as weight stacks or hydraulics. This invention is applicable to both types. The invention enables both the back rest and lower seat to move into more positions than conventional apparatus, thus offering more exercise. Whebn the back rest is in the raised position, unobstructed space is provided. Together with the horizontal movement of the bar support arms this enabies both new and pre-existing exercises to be performed more easily and safely. According to the present invention there is provided an adjustable weight training bench comprising a seat with back rest adjustable from vertical through more than 90" using the quadrant locking mechanism, lower part of seat independently adjustable to suit, whole seat moveable in two directions for correct location, weight support arms adjustable in two directions. A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of examples with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 shows in perspective the weight training exercise bench using barbells which are supported by sliding arms; Figure 2 shows the back rest part of the seat unit in the vertical position with the weight support arms slid to the forward position; Figure 3 shows the back rest part of the seat unit in the 60 position with the weight support arms slid to the mid position; Figure 4 shows the back rest part of the seat unit in the horizontal position with the weight support arms slid to the back position; Figure 5 shows the back rest part of the seat unit in the lowest position with the weight support arms slid to the back position;; Figure 6 shows in perspective the weight training exercise bench using a weight stack and single sliding tube on the base of the vertical column. Referring to the drawings the invention comprises of a pivoting beam 10 to which is fixed the back rest 11. The lower part of the seat 12 is hinged to the beam at the lower edge of the back rest and supported by telescopic column 20. A vertical column 13 supports the pivoting beam and is attached at the pivot 14. A quadrant 15 is also attached to the pivoting beam which is used to lock the beam at the desired angle to the vertical column using a latch, clamp, dowel pin or similar catchment device. At the lower end of the vertical column of the barbell machine, Fig. 1, are two outrigger arms 16 at the ends of which are tubes 17 into which locate the barbell support arms 18. The tubes are fitted with a locking screw or other clamping device 19. At the lower end of the vertical column 13 of the weight stack machine is a single tube which is a sliding fit onto the beam 22. The tube is fitted with a locking screw or other clamping device 21. In order to adjust the seat the catchment device is released from the quadrant 15 thus allowing the pivoting beam to swivel to the required angle. The catchment device is then replaced. The lower part of the seat is then adjusted to a comfortable position using the telescopic support tube 20. In order to position the seat as part of a weight stack or hydraulic machine, Fig. 6, the clamp 21 is released and the seat may be moved forwards or backwards in direction of arrow 23 on the single centre beam 22 to the required position where upon the clamp is tightened. In order to posotion the weight support arms in the case of a barbell type machine, Fig. 1, the outrigger clamps 19 are released allowing the weight support arms to be moved to the required position in the direction of arrow 24 where upon the outrigger clamps are re-tightened. CLAIMS

1. A weight training bench comprising of seat with backrest adjustable from vertical through more than 90" using the quadrant locking mechanism, the lower part of the seat independently adjustable to suit, the whole of the seat unit moveable in two directions for correct location in the case of weight stack or hydraulic machines, the weight support arms adjustable in two directions in the case of barbell machines.

2. A weight training bench as claimed in Claim 1 wherein an adjusting means in the form of a quadrant and pivot control the pivoting of the seat.

3. A weight training bench as claimed in Claim 1 or Claim 2 wherein catchment means are provided on the vertical post to lock the quadrant in the required position.

4. A weight training bench as claimed in any preceding claim with a locking or catchment device located upon the outrigger arms in order to arrest the sliding movement of the seat unit during use with barbells.

5. A weight training bench as claimed in any preceding claim with a single sliding tube on the base of the vertical column for use with weight stack or hydraulics.

6. A weight training bench as claimed in Claim 5 with a locking or catchment device located upon the single sliding tube to arrest the sliding movement of the seat unit.

7. A weight training bench substantially as described herein with reference to Figs. 1-6 of the accompanying drawings.