GB2478769A

GB2478769A - Portable dumb-bell spotting device

Info

Publication number: GB2478769A
Application number: GB1004498A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Robert Buckler
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2010-03-18
Filing date: 2010-03-18
Publication date: 2011-09-21
Also published as: GB201004498D0

Abstract

A portable dumb-bell spotting device comprises two main dumbbell holders 6 attached to two vertical arms 2 and two horizontal legs 3 which may have two additional dumbbell holders 7. The two horizontal legs 3 may fold outward for use or inwards for storage (figure 11) and are locked in place by brake 9. Once the user is in position on an exercise bench located between the legs 3, the user may pivot the vertical arms 2 forward allowing the user to remove the dumb-bells from holders 6. Once the dumb-bells have been removed from holder 6 the arms 2 return to a vertical position. The device may include wheels (12 figure 1) underneath the horizontal legs 3 to make the device portable.

Description

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Portable Self-Spotting Device The invention relates to a portable self-spotting device which provides a stable base from which dumbbells can be lifted.

When exercising with dumbbells, the exerciser must get the dumbbells into a lifting position themselves then lift the weight. This subjects the individual to a greater risk of injury, especially when lowering the dumbbells to the ground after use. To solve this problem, the present invention provides a base from which dumbbells can be taken. The pivoting arm reduces the stress on the shoulders by allowing the weights to be lifted from an overhead position. The present invention further comprises two holders at the side where dumbbells can be placed should the exerciser not be able to lift them. In addition, the invention folds together, allowing for easy, space-saving storage.

The portable self-spotting device is positioned around a weightlifting bench. The legs, which comprise the side dumbbell holders, are extended out. A brake is then applied to lock the legs in place and to prevent the device from moving when in use. The arms directly above the bench are adjusted to accommodate the size of the exerciser.

Dumbbells are placed in the dumbbell holders. Once in lifting position, the exerciser takes the dumbbells from the holders after pivoting the anns forwards. Once the dumbbells have been taken, the arms pivot back. After the exercise has been completed, the dumbbells are returned to the holders above or into the dumbbell holders at the side.

Figure 1 shows a front view of the portable self-spotting device with legs folded in.

Figure 2 shows a front view of the portable self-spotting device with legs out.

Figure 3 shows a back view of the portable self-spotting device with legs folded in.

Figure 4 shows a back view of the portable self-spotting device with legs out.

FigureS shows a side view of the portable self-spotting device with legs folded in.

Figure 6 shows a side view of the portable self-spotting device with legs out.

Figure 7 shows a bottom view of the portable self-spotting device with legs folded in.

Figure 8 shows a bottom view of the portable self-spotting device with legs out.

Figure 9 shows a top view of the portable self-spotting device with legs folded in Figure 10 shoes a top view of the portable self-spotting device with legs out Figure 11 shows a front isometric view with legs folded in Figure 12 shows a front isometric view with legs out Figure 13 shows a rear isometric view with legs folded in Figure 14 shows a rear isometric view with legs out Vertical pivoting arms 2 and horizontal legs 3 are attached to the main frame 1 of the device. Adjustable arms 4 move vertically inside the vertical pivoting arms and are secured in place by a stop 11 and have the main dumbbell supports 6 attached to them. Side dumbbell supports 7 are attached to adjustable arms 5 which move vertically and are attached to vertical arms 8 and are locked in place by a stop 10.

These vertical arms are attached to the horizontal legs. The horizontal legs fold in and out for easy storage and are locked in place by a brake 9 which is pushed down and twisted to lock. The brake also stops the device from moving when in use. The device is made portable by wheels 12 located under the horizontal legs of the device.

Claims

Claims 1. A portable device for supporting dumbbells during weightlifting exercises, comprising vertical and horizontal arms and dumbbell supports.
2. A portable device for supporting dumbbells according to claim 1, in which a pair of dumbbell holders are attached to two vertical arms and a second pair of dumbbell holders may be attached to two vertical arms on the horizontal legs at the base of the device.
3. A portable device for supporting dumbbells according to any of the preceding claims, in which two vertical anns pivot forward and return to their base once the dumbbells have been taken off.
4. A portable device for supporting dumbbells according claims 1 and 2, in which the two horizontal legs fold inwards and outwards.
5. A portable device for supporting dumbbells according to claims 1, 2 and 4, in which a locking mechanism is used to secure the legs in place and to prevent the device from moving.
6. A portable device for supporting dumbbells according to claim 2, in which the vertical arms adjust vertically.