GB2408097A - Squat position detector - Google Patents

Squat position detector Download PDF

Info

Publication number
GB2408097A
GB2408097A GB0326552A GB0326552A GB2408097A GB 2408097 A GB2408097 A GB 2408097A GB 0326552 A GB0326552 A GB 0326552A GB 0326552 A GB0326552 A GB 0326552A GB 2408097 A GB2408097 A GB 2408097A
Authority
GB
United Kingdom
Prior art keywords
light
preceeding
detector
obstructed
light detection
Prior art date
Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
Withdrawn
Application number
GB0326552A
Other versions
GB0326552D0 (en
Inventor
Graham Harrod
Current Assignee (The listed assignees may be inaccurate. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation or warranty as to the accuracy of the list.)
Individual
Original Assignee
Individual
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by Individual filed Critical Individual
Priority to GB0326552A priority Critical patent/GB2408097A/en
Publication of GB0326552D0 publication Critical patent/GB0326552D0/en
Publication of GB2408097A publication Critical patent/GB2408097A/en
Withdrawn legal-status Critical Current

Links

Classifications

    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B24/00—Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/078—Devices for bench press exercises, e.g. supports, guiding means
    • A63B21/0783—Safety features for bar-bells, e.g. drop limiting means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/04—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
    • A63B23/0405—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/04—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs
    • A63B23/0405—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for lower limbs involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously
    • A63B2023/0411—Squatting exercises
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B71/00—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00
    • A63B71/06—Indicating or scoring devices for games or players, or for other sports activities
    • A63B71/0619—Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills
    • A63B71/0622—Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user
    • A63B2071/0625—Emitting sound, noise or music

Abstract

A squat position detector includes a means of emitting a beam of light, a means of detecting the beam of light, a means of indicating when the light beam has been obstructed and a means of positioning the light emission and light detection devices. The light emission and light detection devices are mounted separately in free-standing tubular constructions 1,7,10 that allow the height of the light beam to be adjusted by the user. The length of the beam may be adjusted by moving the two halves of the device towards or away from each other. Breaking of the beam ideally produces an audible signal detectable by the user.

Description

SQUAT POSITION DETECTOR
DESCRIPTION
The invention relates to a device which provides a means of detecting the position of the body or parts thereof during exercise.
A leg exercise commonly used by people doing weight-training is the squat. Typically a barbell is placed across the shoulders and the person lowers themselves until their upper thighs are parallel with the floor. Then the person rises again from this position. However, judging when the thighs have reached the desired position can often be difficult. Many weighttrainers may get knee injuries from squatting too low or fail to develop to their full potential due to not squatting deeply enough.
An object of this invention is to provide a means of detecting and indicating when the desired squat depth has been reached. The essential features of the invention include; a means of emitting a beam of light, a means of detecting the beam of light, a means of indicating when the light beam has been obstructed and a means of positioning the light emission and light detection devices.
Preferably the main body of the device is constructed from a robust material such as metal. It may also be constructed from plastic. The device should ideally be battery powered. An audible signal is envisaged, but not essential. For example if a weight-trainer was deaf a variant producing a visual signal could be made. The two sides of the device may be physically connected to facilitate alignment between the light emitter and light detector.
A preferred embodiment ofthe invention will now be described, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which; FIGURE I shows an elevated view ofthe invention.
FIGURE 2 shows a longitudinal section through one upper part of the invention, showing the electronics and battery arrangements.
As shown in Figure I, this embodiment of the invention consists of two separate halves. Each half has the same external construction, consisting of box section tubes. The top sections I and A, contain the electronics that produce or detect an infrared light beam respectively. One side contains the light emitter and the other side contains the light detector and audible indicator.
To simplify the description, the following refers only to one half of the device, but describes equally the opposing half of the invention.
Section I has a hole 2, in the side of the tube near the top to permit the passage of the infrared light beam. Section I also has holes 3, at intervals down the front of the tube for the insertion of pin 4. This allows the adjustment of the height of section 1 relative to the base of the device I 1. The top end of section I is enclosed by endcap 5, into which is inserted switch 6 that activates the electronics.
Section I is inserted into another box section tube 7, of internal dimensions that allow the section 1 to slide up and down easily. The middle section 7, has holes X, and a pin 9, allowing height adjustment relative to the base I I of the device.
The middle section 7, is inserted into another box section tube 10, of internal dimensions such that section 7 can slide up and down easily. This bottom section 10 is attached to a base 11 of the same material from which section 10 is constructed. Base I I is of sufficient thickness so as not to flex under the weight of the device.
Figure 2 shows a longitudinal section through top sections I or A. The tube is enclosed at both ends by endcaps 5 and 12. The upper endcap 5 contains a switch 6 which is used to turn on the electronics. Attached to the upper endcap 5, enclosed within the tube I or A, is an electronic device 13. This consists of either an infrared light emitter or infrared light detector and audible indicator arrangement. Tube I of one half of the device contains an emitter and therefore the opposing half A contains the appropriate detection and indicating mechanism. Tubes I and A have an aperture 2 that allows the passage of the light beam. Extending down tubes I and A are wires 14connectingtheelectronics 13 with thebattery 15.

Claims (13)

1. a squat position detector including a means of emitting a beam of light, a means of detecting the beam of light, a means of indicating when the light beam has been obstructed and a means of positioning the light emission and light detection devices.
2. a device as claimed in claim I where the device consists of two separate halves, one half containing the light emitter and the other half containing the light detector.
3. a device as claimed in claim 2 where each half has a separate mounting arrangement allowing it to be attached to another object.
4. a device as claimed in claim I where the device consists of two halves joined in a way that permits the distance between the sides to be adjusted, but maintains the linear alignment between the light detector and light emitter arrangements.
5. a device as claimed in any preceeding claim where the device includes extensible tubes that allow the adjustment of the height of the light detector and light emitter arrangements.
6. a device as claimed in any preceeding claim where the light emitter produces infrared light and the light detector detects infrared light of the same wavelength.
7. a device as claimed in any preceeding claim where the light detection apparatus is connected to a device that produces an audible signal when the light beam is obstructed.
8. a device as claimed in any preceeding claim where the light detection apparatus is connected to a device that produces a visual signal when the light beam is obstructed.
9. a device as claimed in any preceeding claim where the electrical supply for the light emission and light detection components is produced by a battery or batteries.
10. a device as claimed in any preceeding claim where the electrical supply for the light emission and light detection components is transformed from mains electricity.
11. a device as claimed in any preceeding claim where a switch to activate or deactivate the light emission or light detection devices is mounted.
12. a device as claimed in any preceeding claim where the main structure of the device is constructed from metal or plastic or a combination of these materials. s
13. a squat position detector substantially as herein described above and illustrated in the accompanying drawings.
GB0326552A 2003-11-14 2003-11-14 Squat position detector Withdrawn GB2408097A (en)

Priority Applications (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0326552A GB2408097A (en) 2003-11-14 2003-11-14 Squat position detector

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB0326552A GB2408097A (en) 2003-11-14 2003-11-14 Squat position detector

Publications (2)

Publication Number Publication Date
GB0326552D0 GB0326552D0 (en) 2003-12-17
GB2408097A true GB2408097A (en) 2005-05-18

Family

ID=29726532

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
GB0326552A Withdrawn GB2408097A (en) 2003-11-14 2003-11-14 Squat position detector

Country Status (1)

Country Link
GB (1) GB2408097A (en)

Cited By (2)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN110681139A (en) * 2019-10-16 2020-01-14 王军 Wushu bow horse step adjuster
US20230141420A1 (en) * 2021-07-20 2023-05-11 Colette Booker-Bell Squat Exercise System

Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4099713A (en) * 1977-07-15 1978-07-11 Donald Spector Electronic physical trainer system
US4728100A (en) * 1986-03-13 1988-03-01 Smith Robert S Exercise pacer
US4906193A (en) * 1988-07-19 1990-03-06 Mcmullen James Intrinsic perceptual motor training device

Patent Citations (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US4099713A (en) * 1977-07-15 1978-07-11 Donald Spector Electronic physical trainer system
US4728100A (en) * 1986-03-13 1988-03-01 Smith Robert S Exercise pacer
US4906193A (en) * 1988-07-19 1990-03-06 Mcmullen James Intrinsic perceptual motor training device

Cited By (3)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
CN110681139A (en) * 2019-10-16 2020-01-14 王军 Wushu bow horse step adjuster
CN110681139B (en) * 2019-10-16 2021-03-26 王军 Wushu bow horse step adjuster
US20230141420A1 (en) * 2021-07-20 2023-05-11 Colette Booker-Bell Squat Exercise System

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
GB0326552D0 (en) 2003-12-17

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
US6181647B1 (en) Vertical jump measuring device
US6772454B1 (en) Toilet training device
US7874958B1 (en) Leg exercising apparatus
US8436737B1 (en) Postural state attitude monitoring, caution, and warning systems and methods
US10094170B2 (en) Electrical warning system for a climbable structure
WO2004067083A3 (en) Defibrillation system for non-medical environments
US20100224444A1 (en) Multimodal indicator safety device for ladder positioning
US20050007878A1 (en) Portable human height measuring device
US20080042853A1 (en) Bio-feedback walker device
US20030107493A1 (en) Audio cone module
US20080105469A1 (en) Battery powered mobility scale with wireless display
US4932137A (en) Vertical leap measuring apparatus and method
GB2408097A (en) Squat position detector
KR101759686B1 (en) A Multi-Functional Safe Stick
WO2004069124A1 (en) A bed monitoring system
US796159A (en) Apparatus for physical exercise.
CA2086640C (en) Electrical contact avoidance device
US7278957B2 (en) Sports training device
GB0305999D0 (en) Child's distance monitor alarm
CN110146380A (en) A kind of cement briquette resistance to compression, flexural strength detect automatic acquisition equipment
CN209899988U (en) Walking aid frame
JP2010096733A (en) Measuring indicator and notification system for heat stroke index
WO2005005925A1 (en) Spirit level
EP2087835A1 (en) Fall detector
Majerus et al. Power wheelchair footplate pressure and positioning sensor

Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
WAP Application withdrawn, taken to be withdrawn or refused ** after publication under section 16(1)