GB2326109A - Portable exercise machine - Google Patents
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- GB2326109A GB2326109A GB9712112A GB9712112A GB2326109A GB 2326109 A GB2326109 A GB 2326109A GB 9712112 A GB9712112 A GB 9712112A GB 9712112 A GB9712112 A GB 9712112A GB 2326109 A GB2326109 A GB 2326109A
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Abstract
Exercise apparatus comprises a seat 10 to which is attached a frame 11 and, mounted pivotally on the frame, a bar 14 bearing foot and/or hand grips 15. The exercise load is provided by elastic springs 18 which are mountable between the distal end of the bar and one of a plurality of positions on the frame. The seat may be placed directly on the floor or placed on an existing chair.
Description
POBTAB1 EXERCISE APPARATUS
This invention relates to Portable Exercise Apparatus.
Exercise machines and apparatus are very popular and are in common use. It is true to say that there are many such portable devices on the market - rowing machines are probably the favourite.
This new invention allows the user to exercise all major body muscles whilst lying down or in the sitting position. It is possible to we the device whilst sitting down for long periods whilst at work, for enmple by a telephonist or computer operator.
A brief description will now follow:
FIGURE 1: Side elevation
This view shows the apparatus being used to exercise the upper limbs, whilst in a sitting position, on a standard chair.
FIGURE 2: Side elevation
This view shows the apparatus being used to exercise the lower limbs, whilst in a sitting position, on a standard chair.
FIGURE 3: Side elevation
This view shows the apparatus being used to exercise the upper limbs whilst in a lying position.
FIGURE 4: Side elevation
This view shows the apparatus being used to exercise the upper limbs 'rowing style' whilst in a sitting position.
FIGURE 5: Side elevation
This view shows the apparatus being used to exercise the lower limbs, whilst in a lying position.
with regard to the isometric drawings FIGURE 6 and FIGURE 7: the portable exerciser
comprises a padded seat (10), a fixed metal chassislfiune (11), two extension arms
permanently fixed to the chassislframe (12), a T-section (14) which incorporates hand and
foot grips (15), a hinge joint (16), a thumb screw (17) which allows adjustment in length and also allows the T-section to be removed for packaging purposes.
The tension is provided by two springs or bungee ropes (18), both will work equally well and can be fitted with stronger or weaker springs/ropes depending on the amount of tension required for the individual wishing to exercise.
This exercise can easily be fitted with many other tension devices, for example gas strut, hydraulic and pneumatic, however this would prove to be far more expensive to produce.
Claims (10)
1. A portable exercise machine, comprising a padded seat to which is attached a chassis/finme from which two arms extend to provide means or fixing the tension
springs. A hinge joint and spiggot provide the means to secure an adjustable T
section which incorporate hand and foot grips. The Section also provides means Or securing the tension springs.
2. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 1, wherein a chassis/fnme is
secured to a padded seat.
3. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2, wherein the chassis
has a series of holes in which to secure one end of the tension springs.
4. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 3, wherein the chassis/flame has
two extended arms Or the purpose of securing one end of the tension springs by
way of a series of holes. The holes also provide Or adjustment in tension.
5. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 3 and Claim 4, wherein the chassis/frame has a built in hinged joint and spiggot to provide independent
movement to the chassis/flame.
6. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 5, wherein the spiggot provides
the means to attach the T-section to the main chassis/fiame.
7. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 6, where the T-section can slide
up and down the spiggot Or variable length.
8. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 7, wherein the adjustable T
section is held in the desired position by way of a thumb-screw which, when
tightened is pressed against the inner spiggot.
9. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 6, Claim 7 and Claim 8, wherein
the crossbar of the T-section provides the means in which one end of the springs
can be secured by way of hooks. The crossbar also incorporates comfort grips Or hands and feet.
10. A portable exercise machine ad described herein with reference to Figures 6 and 7 of the accompanying drawings.
10. A portable exercise machine ad described herein with reference to Figures 6 and 7
of the accompanying drawings.
CLAIMS
Amendments to the claims have been filed as follows 1. A portable exercise machine, comprising a padded seat as to be stably locatable on the
Seat of a chair to which is attached a chassis/frame from which two arms extend to
provide means for securing the tension springs, a hinge joint and spiggot provide the
means to secure an adjustable T- section which incorporates hand and foot grips; said
T-section also providing means for securing the tension springs.
a. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the padded seat
is of a size and shape giving the means as to be locatable on a standard office or
domestic chair or settee.
b. A portable exercise machine wherein the base of the seat is planar and
nothing protrudes beyond the seat base as shown in Figure 1. Allowing the
apparatus to be used on a standard chair as shown in Figures 1 and 2. Wherein the
seat, chassis and extended arms are on the same level as shown in Figures 3, 4 and
5, thereby allowing the apparatus to be used directly on the floor or a flat based
area, ie a bed, therefore, eliminating the need for a subframe/structure or support
legs as is associated with such apparatus of this nature. Wherein the user can lay
on a bed or floor with only their head or legs resting on the apparatus as shown in
Figures 3 and 5, depending on the exercise being performed.
2. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 1, wherein a chassis/frame is secured to a padded seat.
3. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 1 and Claim 2, wherein the chassis has series of holes in which to secure one end of the tension springs.
4. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 3, wherein the chassis/frame has two extended arms for the purpose of securing one end of the tension springs by way of a series of holes. The holes also provide for adjustment in tension.
5. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 3 and Claim 4, wherein the chassis/frame has a built in hinged joint and spiggot to provide independent movement to the chassis/frame.
6. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 5, wherein the spiggot provides the means to attach the T-section to the main chassis/frame.
7. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 6, where the T-section can slide up and down the spiggot for variable length.
8. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 7, wherein the adjustable Tsection is held in the desired position by way of a thumb-screw which, when tightened is pressed against the inner spiggot.
9. A portable exercise machine as claimed in Claim 6, Claim 7 and Claim 8, wherein the crossbar of the T-section provides the means in which one end of the springs can be secured by way of hooks. The cross-bar also incorporates comfort grips for hands and feet.
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ITBO20100051A1 (en) * | 2010-01-27 | 2011-07-28 | Andrea Zavatta | EQUIPMENT FOR PHYSICAL PREPARATION AND REHABILITATION |
GB2482136A (en) * | 2010-07-20 | 2012-01-25 | Sona Portoian | A portable exercise device with a rotatable lever or leg support |
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WO1986006598A1 (en) * | 1985-05-14 | 1986-11-20 | Victor Reginald Hart | Exercise chair |
US4809976A (en) * | 1988-05-17 | 1989-03-07 | Meir Berger | Apparatus for independently exercising arms and legs |
GB2270266A (en) * | 1992-09-03 | 1994-03-09 | Geoffrey William Jones | Portable foldaway low back/abdominal exercise machine |
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US3558131A (en) * | 1969-04-14 | 1971-01-26 | Richard R Dragon | Exercise apparatus |
WO1986006598A1 (en) * | 1985-05-14 | 1986-11-20 | Victor Reginald Hart | Exercise chair |
US4809976A (en) * | 1988-05-17 | 1989-03-07 | Meir Berger | Apparatus for independently exercising arms and legs |
GB2270266A (en) * | 1992-09-03 | 1994-03-09 | Geoffrey William Jones | Portable foldaway low back/abdominal exercise machine |
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ITBO20100051A1 (en) * | 2010-01-27 | 2011-07-28 | Andrea Zavatta | EQUIPMENT FOR PHYSICAL PREPARATION AND REHABILITATION |
GB2482136A (en) * | 2010-07-20 | 2012-01-25 | Sona Portoian | A portable exercise device with a rotatable lever or leg support |
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