GB2441746A - A hand grip for a cable pulley exercise machine - Google Patents

A hand grip for a cable pulley exercise machine Download PDF

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GB2441746A
GB2441746A GB0618008A GB0618008A GB2441746A GB 2441746 A GB2441746 A GB 2441746A GB 0618008 A GB0618008 A GB 0618008A GB 0618008 A GB0618008 A GB 0618008A GB 2441746 A GB2441746 A GB 2441746A
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    • 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
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/055—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters extension element type
    • 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
    • A63B21/15—Arrangements for force transmissions
    • A63B21/151—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
    • 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
    • A63B21/15—Arrangements for force transmissions
    • A63B21/151—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
    • A63B21/154—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains using special pulley-assemblies
    • 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
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4001—Arrangements for attaching the exercising apparatus to the user's body, e.g. belts, shoes or gloves specially adapted therefor
    • 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
    • A63B21/40—Interfaces with the user related to strength training; Details thereof
    • A63B21/4027—Specific exercise interfaces
    • A63B21/4033—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms
    • A63B21/4035—Handles, pedals, bars or platforms for operation by hand
    • 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
    • A63B23/12—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles
    • 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
    • A63B23/03516—For both arms together or both legs together; Aspects related to the co-ordination between right and left side limbs of a user
    • A63B23/03525—Supports for both feet or both hands performing simultaneously the same movement, e.g. single pedal or single handle

Abstract

A hand grip for use on a cable pulley resistance exercise machine comprises a handle for a one handed grip with the cable attached at one end of the handle. A protective disc prevents contact between the hand and the cable or pulley. The handle may be extended to for a two handed grip.

Description

2441746
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Wrist and forearm exercise aid
This invention relates to a handle for use on cable pulley exercise machines to strengthen wrist and arm muscles.
Using cable pulley resistance machines is an effective exercise technique as it allows the user to be flexible and move the cable end according to their own range of motion, this allows them to be able to target specific muscles or muscle groups in a given exercise programme.
Currently cable pulley exercise machines are becoming more popular resistance exercise equipment in many health clubs etc. The resistance is either with spring loaded resistance or weight stack resistance and the user is able to currently able to choose from "0" handles (A short bar fixed at both ends with either leather or fabric straps to a central fixing point with a clasp lock or similar that is used to fix the handle to the cable), This puts the resistance equally through the bar and allows the user to get maximum force through the "D" handle. Other fixings for cable equipment are strap handles which are looped around hands (or feet) and various centrally fixed bars that replicate the lifting of barbells. All do a similar function of allowing the user maximum force and stability through the handle
The invention relates to a handle that purposely makes the user unstable while using the invention and therefore targeting specific muscles by making them work harder to compensate for the un-stability in the handle.
According to the present invention there is provided a single hand grip exercise aid comprising a handle for a one handed grip, and as the unstable nature of the invention means the cable and fixings may come in contact with the users hand it is accordingly fixed with a protective disc to protect the user from injury from the cable or clasp locks.
The structure including;
A handle like structure being suitable for a one handed grip (or a double length handle suitable for a two handed grip) and provided with an eye socket metal fixing at one end. This handle being suitable for use with a cable pulley exercise machine and thereon in order to better exercise the wrist and arm muscles, (as shown in drawing 1) and;
A metal protective disc fixed at the handle end and beneath the eye fixing to protect the users hand from coming in contact with the cable or clasp locks.
The use of a the invention enclosed is that with a handle fixed at one end only the weight of the resistance is "unbalanced" which requires more grip strength
from the user and incorporates other muscle groups to compensate for this imbalance, which increases the opportunity for exercise and gives a greater range of exercise options.
A specific embodiment of the invention will now be described by way of example with reference to the accompanying drawing in which
Drawing 1 shows the muscles targeted by "unstable" nature of the invention in fig. 1 as opposed to the conventional handle in fig. 2
Drawing 2 shows the side and top view of the invention, specifically the safety hilt..
Drawing 3 shows the protection for the user while using the invention..
Drawing 4 shows the invention with a longer handle, allowing for greater exercise options.
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Claims (3)

1. An exercise aid for the wrist and forearm muscles comprising a single end fixed handle for use on cable pulley resistance based exercise machines,
2. A single end fixed handle as claimed in Claim 1, wherein due to the unstable nature of the invention means the cable and fixings may come in contact with the users hand it is accordingly fixed with a protective disc to protect the user from injury from the cable or clasp locks
3. A single fixed handle as claimed in Claim 1, wherein the handle length could be manufactured for either single or double hand-grip to maximise the exercise options.
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Citations (7)

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DE3603440A1 (en) * 1986-02-05 1986-09-18 Lemar Dr.med. 5880 Lüdenscheid Hamidi Exercise apparatus for creating the necessary physical conditions in the use of the laryngoscope
WO1990012622A2 (en) * 1989-04-21 1990-11-01 Douglas William Farenholtz Exercise and training apparatus
US5234395A (en) * 1992-01-30 1993-08-10 Miller Jack V Adjustable asymmetric-resistance upper body exerciser
US5690595A (en) * 1996-12-09 1997-11-25 Quinones; Juan A. Belt with protruding elastic bands connected to hand weights
US6716143B1 (en) * 2003-03-20 2004-04-06 Wallace Kent Martin Wheelchair exercising system
US20060030465A1 (en) * 2004-08-05 2006-02-09 Johnson Kenneth B Reconfigurable attachment for rehabilitation equipment
EP1629867A1 (en) * 2004-08-27 2006-03-01 Howard S. Leight Adjustable pull-rope exercise device

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
DE3603440A1 (en) * 1986-02-05 1986-09-18 Lemar Dr.med. 5880 Lüdenscheid Hamidi Exercise apparatus for creating the necessary physical conditions in the use of the laryngoscope
WO1990012622A2 (en) * 1989-04-21 1990-11-01 Douglas William Farenholtz Exercise and training apparatus
US5234395A (en) * 1992-01-30 1993-08-10 Miller Jack V Adjustable asymmetric-resistance upper body exerciser
US5690595A (en) * 1996-12-09 1997-11-25 Quinones; Juan A. Belt with protruding elastic bands connected to hand weights
US6716143B1 (en) * 2003-03-20 2004-04-06 Wallace Kent Martin Wheelchair exercising system
US20060030465A1 (en) * 2004-08-05 2006-02-09 Johnson Kenneth B Reconfigurable attachment for rehabilitation equipment
EP1629867A1 (en) * 2004-08-27 2006-03-01 Howard S. Leight Adjustable pull-rope exercise device

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