GB2544483A

GB2544483A - Exercise frame

Info

Publication number: GB2544483A
Application number: GB1520207.0A
Authority: GB
Inventors: Martin Lomas Peter
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2015-11-17
Filing date: 2015-11-17
Publication date: 2017-05-24
Anticipated expiration: 2035-11-17
Also published as: GB201520207D0; GB2544483B

Abstract

An exercise frame comprising three sub-frames namely a base frame 2 an upper frame 3 and a lower frame 4, the lower frame 4 being pivotally mounted with respect to the base frame 2 via pivots 44, and the upper frame 3 pivotally mounted with respect to the lower frame 4 at pivot points 43. The base frame 2 adopts one of two positions, extending perpendicular from the lower frame 4, when the exercise frame is ready for use, and folded in the plane of the lower frame 4 when the exercise frame is not in use. The upper frame 3 adopts one of two positions either folded in the same plane as the lower frame 4 or extending upwards from the lower frame 4 in an extension of that frame. Mounting points provided in the exercise frame to which handle assemblies may be attached in multiple positions and orientations, configurable to suit different exercises. The handles may be attached using U-shaped sections comprising holes to receive quick release bolts.

Description

EXERCISE FRAME

This invention relates to an exercise frame, which can be configured in many different ways to enable the user to perform various types of exercise.

The frame of the present invention has a user configurable frame to enable various different exercises to be undertaken such as pull ups, chest dips, inclined press ups, tricep dips, chin ups, etc. All exercises associated with this exercise frame are ‘body weight’ related. Dependent upon the particular configuration of the frame and position/orientation of the handles, different exercises can be performed, conditioning various muscle groups.

It is known from WO 2009/067157 A (PIANE ET AL) 28.05.2009 to mount a removable exercise apparatus to a supporting structure such as a ladder-like structure. Various types of mounting apparatus with specially designed brackets are used to facilitate mounting of several types of exercise apparatus to the supporting structure. The disadvantage of this approach is that it requires a significant number of separate ancillary structures to be used, and the method of attachment, using L-shaped members hooked onto a rigid structure, risks accidental detachment. Further, the basic supporting structure retains its shape and is not easily stored.

In US 2007032357 A (PIANE) 08.02.2007 a kit of parts is described to be assembled into a linked set of vertical ladders to form a supporting structure upon which the apparatus of W02009/067157A can be mounted. This structure, once assembled, is semi-permanent and is not easily dismantled after use for storage. If it is dismantled, reassembly is a time consuming process, and would not be undertaken on a day to day basis. According to the present invention an exercise frame comprises three sub-frames namely a base frame, an upper frame and a lower frame; the lower frame being pivotally mounted with respect to the base frame, and the upper frame pivotally mounted with respect to the lower frame; the base frame adopting one of two positions, extending perpendicular from the lower frame, when the exercise frame is ready for use, and folded in the plane of the lower frame when the exercise frame is not in use; the upper frame adopting one of two positions either folded in the same plane as the lower frame or extending upwards from the lower frame in an extension of that frame; and mounting points provided in the exercise frame to which handle assemblies may be attached in multiple positions and orientations, configurable to suit different exercises.

In one embodiment holes pass through the upper, lower and base frames to form the mounting points.

In such an embodiment the handle assembles ideally comprise a U section having one or more holes to receive a quick release bolt which also is received in a hole in the upper, lower and base frames.

Preferably the upper, lower and base frames have square sectioned side members and the U-section of the handle assembly engages three sides of a side member. The arms of the U section has a hole opposite the other, and the base of the U has a third hole passing through it.

Preferably, in the exercise frame of the invention the base frame is lockable in position with respect to the lower frame by a wheel nut engaging a bolt passing through opposed holes in the base member and lower member.

Preferably and likewise the upper frame is lockable in position with respect to the lower frame by a wheel nut engaging a bolt passing through opposed holes in the upper member and lower member.

One embodiment of the invention will now be described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: Figure 1 is a side view of an exercise frame according to the invention folded away;

Figure 2 is a side view of the exercise frame with its base frame partially rotated into position;

Figure 3 is a side view of the exercise frame with its base frame fully rotated and locked into position;

Figure 4 is a side view of the exercise frame with its upper frame partially rotated into position;

Figure 5 is a side view of the exercise frame with its upper frame fully rotated into position;

Figure 6 is a perspective view of the exercise frame as shown in figure 5 from an angle to the exercise frame

Figure 7 is the same view as figure 6 but showing the fitment of exercise handles;

Figure 8 is a front view of the exercise frame of figure 7;

Figure 9 is a similar view to figure 7 showing one orientation of the handles;

Figure 10 is a close up view of the top of the frame of figure 9, illustrating the mounting of the handles;

Figure 11 shows the handles in a different orientation to those of figure 9; Figure 12 is a close up view of the top of the frame of figure 11, illustrating the mounting of the handles;

Figure 13 shows the handles in a still further different orientation to those of figure 9;

Figure 14 is a close up view of the top of the frame of figure 13, illustrating the mounting of the handles;

Figures 15, to 20 illustrate in detail how the handles shown in figures 7 to 14 are fitted;

Figure 21 to 24 are examples of other positions for the handles;

Figure 25 is a similar figure to figures 7, 9 ,11, and 13 showing handles at different heights and orientations;

Figure 26 shows the upper frame rotated into a folded position, with handles positioned to facilitate other exercises.

In the figures exercise frame 10 comprises three sub-frames namely a base frame 2, an upper frame 3 and lower frame 4. The lower frame 4 is pivotally about pivot points 44 towards the bottom of the lower frame 4. The upper frame 3 is mounted at pivot points 43 with respect to the lower frame 4. The base frame 2 adopts one of two positions, extending perpendicular from the lower frame as seen in figure 3 when the exercise frame is in use, and folded in the plane P of the lower frame when the exercise frame is not in use. The upper frame adopting one of two positions, either folded in the same plane P as the lower frame or extending upwards from the lower frame in an extension of the plane P of that frame 4. Pivot points 43 for the upper frame to rotate about the lower frame are provided towards the top of the lower frame. The base frame 2 has square sectioned side members 21, the upper frame 3 has square sectioned side members 31 and the lower frame 4 also has square sectioned side members 41. Holes 12 are provided in side members 21, 31, and 41 to which handle assemblies 5 may be attached (discussed in mere detail below). The holes also enable pivot pins 15 to pass through the side members at pivots 43 and 44.

The holes 12 also enable brace member 7 to be attached to the base frame with locking pins 17 as seen in figures 5 and 6 and well as a mounting point for handle assemblies as discussed in relation to figure 24. Figure 1 shows the exercise frame can be folded away flat for storage purposes. The frame can be locked in this folded orientation using the relevant bolts 13 and hand wheels 14 without the need for any tools. Looking at figures 1 to 6 the three sub-frames 2, 3, and 4 are connected together with hinge pins 15, passing through relevant holes 12. The three sub-frames 2, 3, and 4 can be seen in Figure 6. .

From its folded orientation, the frame is opened/erected by loosening the hand wheels 14, and first unfolding the base frame 2, as shown in Figure 2 and Figure 3. Once fully unfolded, the base frame 2 is locked in position using the relevant hand wheels 14. The frame is now freestanding and self-supporting. Next, the upper frame 3 is unfolded, as shown in Figure 4. Once the upper frame 3 is fully unfolded it is locked into place using the relevant hand wheel 14 as shown in Figure 5. The exercise frame is now fully erected as shown in Figure 6.

Included within the structure of the frame are cross members 6 that dictate the width of the exercise frame, and allow it structural integrity. There are two brace members 7 that connect the base frame 2 to the lower frame section 4, and transmit the load from the vertical part of the frame to the base frame 2 when exercises are being performed. These brace members 7 are integral to the structural integrity of the frame and ensure it is maintained in the correct upright position.

To enable exercises to be performed on this exercise frame, two or more handle assemblies 5 can be attached to the frame, in multiple positions and multiple orientations, dependent upon the exercise to be performed. Figures 7 and 8 show two handle assemblies 5 attached towards the top of the exercise frame, orientated outwards.

The handle assemblies 5 can be attached to the frame in three main orientations. The first is with both handle assemblies 5 facing outwards as in Figures 9 and 10, the second with a pair of handle assemblies 5 facing inwards as in Figures 11 and 12, and the third with a pair of handle assemblies 5 facing rearwards as in Figures 13 and 14.

The handle assemblies 5, comprise handles 18, mounted on a U section 19, mounted back to back on a second U-section 29, which has holes 27 opposite one another in the arms of the U-section 29 (see Figures 10 and 15) and a further hole 28 in the bottom of the U-section (see Figures 14 and 15). The handle assemblies 5 are attached to the upper frame 3 (in figures 9 to 14) using a quick release locking pin 8, which passes through holes 27 or 28 in the U-section 29 of the handle assembly 5 and through holes 12 through the sides 31 of the upper frame 3, to securely fix it in place. This arrangement can be seen in more detail in Figures 15-20. As can be seen, using the same holes 12 in the frame, but with alternative holes 27 or 28 in the handle assembly 5, the orientation of the handle assembly 5 can be changed. Each quick release locking pin 8 has an associated spring lock 9 (see Figure 17) which ensures a secure fixing which is quick and easy to make and un-make without the need for any tools.

The various side members 21,31 and 41 that make up the base frame 2, upper frame 3 and lower frame 4 are box sections with multiple fixing holes 12, to allow multiple positions where the handle assemblies 5 can be attached. This allows the user to alter the height and orientation of the handle assemblies quickly and easily, enabling multiple different exercises to be performed on the exercise frame.

Figures 21 and 22 show alternative positions for the handle assemblies that could be used for pull ups.

In Figure 23 handle assemblies 5 are attached to the lower frame 4, in exactly the same way as shown in figures 15 to 20. In the position shown the handle assembly positions would allow inclined press ups to be performed.

In Figure 24 the handle assemblies 5 are attached to the base frame 2 to allow conventional press ups.

In figure 25 the handle assemblies are positioned at differing heights to each other, and also differing orientations, so as to create a customised exercise set up.

In Figure 26 the exercise frame 10 has the upper frame 3 folded within the lower frame 4 and locked in place with the hand wheels 14 and bolts 13 acting on the side members 31 and 41 of upper and lower frames 3 and 4. The handle assemblies 5 are orientated such that the exercise frame can be used for chest dips.

Other placements of the handle assembles, using the basic exercise frame according to the invention, can be envisaged and specific exercises used or created to take advantage of such placements.

Claims

1. An exercise frame comprising three sub-frames namely a base frame an upper frame and a lower frame, the lower frame being pivotally mounted with respect to the base frame, and the upper frame pivotally mounted with respect to the lower frame; the base frame adopting one of two positions, extending perpendicular from the lower frame, when the exercise frame is ready for use, and folded in the plane of the lower frame when the exercise frame is not in use; the upper frame adopting one of two positions either folded in the same plane as the lower frame or extending upwards from the lower frame in an extension of that frame; and mounting points provided in the exercise frame to which handle assemblies may be attached in multiple positions and orientations, configurable to suit different exercises.

2. An exercise frame according to claim 1 in which holes pass through the upper, lower and base frames to form the mounting points.

3. An exercise frame according to claim 1 or 2 in which the handle assembles comprise a U section having one or more holes to receive a quick release bolt which also is received in a hole in the upper, lower and base frames.

4. An exercise frame according to claim 3 in which the upper, lower and base frames have square sectioned side members and the U-section of the handle assembly to engage three sides of a side members and in which each arm of the U section has a hole opposite the other, and the base of the U has a third hole passing through it.

5. An exercise frame according to claim 3 or 4 in which the quick release bolt has an associated spring lock to hold in position.

6. An exercise frame according to any preceding claim in which the base frame is lockable in position with respect to the lower frame by a wheel nut engaging a bolt passing through opposed holes in the base member and lower member.

7. An exercise frame according to any preceding claim in which the upper frame is lockable in position with respect to the lower frame by a wheel nut engaging a bolt passing through opposed holes in the upper member and lower member.

8. An exercise frame substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to one or more of the accompanying drawings.