RU2455044C2 - Combined grip for fitness machine - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: sports.

SUBSTANCE: proposed invention refers to training devices. A fitness machine is a grip to be used by a fitness machine user, which comprises an extended element arranged in the form of a figure 8 and limiting a crosspiece part. The first loop attached to the fitness machine and stretching towards the crosspiece part. The second loop stretching from the specified crosspiece part, an element fixed in the specified position on the second loop. And a grip for a hand fixed as capable of sliding towards an extended element near the specified crosspiece part. The specified second loop is arranged with the possibility of its size adjustment in accordance with the position of the specified grip for a hand on the specified extended element, and the specified fixed element is made with the possibility to limit sliding of the specified grip along the second loop.

EFFECT: expanded functional properties of a fitness machine due to the fact that selection of a specific additional gripping accessory makes it possible for a user to do an exercise by specific body parts, which provides for a higher number of possible exercises.

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Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION

The specific embodiments described herein relate to simulators, in particular grippers for a simulator having an inelastic tape that can be easily adapted to perform a wide variety of exercises.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

As an example of a simulator, resistance training simulators allow the user to perform exercises, creating resistance to the movement of his arms, legs or torso. Thus, for example, such devices allow the user to perform exercises by working one muscle against another or working against the weight of the user, providing resistance to movement of his arms, legs or torso. Some resistance training equipment is attached to the structure. Other devices are removably attached to a particular type of structure, such as, for example, between a door and a door jamb.

There is a need for a resistance training simulator that is easily adjustable so that it can provide a complete workout for any user, contains adjustments that provide a wide variety of positions and exercises, and which provides resistance to the user's movement in a form that is useful for training.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The present invention overcomes the disadvantages of the prior art by providing a combined grip for a simulator that is easily modifiable to enable a wide variety of exercises to be performed. For example, the specific simulator embodiments described herein comprise an adjustable foot grip.

Some embodiments provide a grip for use by the simulator user. The gripper contains an elongated element. The elongated element is made in the form of a figure 8, which delimits the cross section, the first loop, which is attached to the simulator and runs to the cross section, and the second loop, passing from the cross section. The grip further comprises a grip for the wrist, slidably attached to the elongated element near the cross part. The second loop is made with the possibility of adjusting its length in accordance with the position of the grip for the hand on an elongated element.

Some other embodiments provide a grip for use by the simulator user. The grip comprises an elongated element attached to the simulator, and a hand grip that is slidably attached to the elongated element. The elongated element forms a loop extending from the grip for the wrist. The loop is made with the possibility of adjusting its length in accordance with the position of the capture for the hand along the elongated element.

Some embodiments provide a grip for use by the simulator user. The grip comprises an elongated element attached to the simulator, the elongated element containing a flexible material. The grip also includes a grip for the wrist, slidably attached to the elongated element. Part of the elongated element is a loop having ends, each of which is in contact with a grip for the wrist. The length of the loop between the ends of the loop can be adjusted in accordance with the position of the grip for the hand on the elongated element.

These features, together with various auxiliary conditions and features that should be apparent to those skilled in the art from the following detailed description, are achieved by gripping a simulator made in accordance with the present invention, embodiments of which are shown by way of example only with reference to the accompanying drawings.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1 is a schematic front view of one embodiment of a simulator mounted between a door and a door jamb;

FIG. 2 is a schematic partial sectional view taken along line 2-2 of FIG. 1, showing a simulator mounted between a door and a door jamb;

FIG. 3 is an illustration of a user performing a traction exercise in a rack of the upper row with an embodiment of the simulator shown in FIG. 1;

Figure 4 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a simulator;

FIGS. 5A and 5B are views of a first embodiment of the simulator anchor shown in FIG. 4, FIG. 5A is a perspective view and FIG. 5B is a sectional view taken along line 5B-5B;

FIG. 6 is a schematic top view of an elongated element of the embodiment shown in FIG. 4 having two extension mechanisms and two hand grips;

Fig. 7 is a perspective view showing details of the gripper and extension mechanism of the embodiment depicted in Fig. 4;

Fig. 8 is a sectional view taken along line 8-8 of Fig. 7, showing a grip for a hand;

Fig. 9A is a perspective view showing parts of the loose sleeves of the embodiment of Fig. 4;

Fig. 9B is a sectional view taken along line 9B-9B shown in Fig. 9A showing details of a buckle and attaching unstrained sleeves thereto;

Figure 10 is a schematic top view of an alternative embodiment of an elongated member having one extension mechanism and two finger grips;

11 is a schematic sectional view taken along line 11-11 of an embodiment of a finger grip shown in FIG. 10;

12A-12D are schematic drawings illustrating the use of the simulator, FIG. 12A is an initial configuration, FIG. 12B illustrates an extension of an elongated member, which is further illustrated in FIGS. 12B ′ and 12B ″, FIG. 12C shows a force application to the shorter shoulder of the elongated element, and Fig. 12D shows the application of force to the grips during exercise;

13A-13C are schematic drawings illustrating the use of a simulator having different shoulder lengths, FIG. 13A is an initial configuration, FIG. 13B shows the application of force to one of a pair of shoulders, and FIG. 13C shows the application of force to the grips in exercise time;

Fig. 14A is a second embodiment of an anchor that can be used to attach the simulator to a rail or handrail, and Fig. 14B is a simulator attached to a rail using an alternative embodiment of the anchor shown in Fig. 14A;

FIGS. 15A-15I illustrate the postures of a user using an embodiment of the simulator to perform exercises, FIG. 15A shows an exercise: legs supported from the rear by feet in the arms of the simulator are pulled face down from the support on the arms; Figv shows an exercise: squat on one leg with the emphasis of the other leg against the wall and pulling up on the hands, the hands of which are fixed in the grips of the simulator; on Figs gymnast, while his back to the wall, simulates immersion in water in a group; on Fig.15D in a kneeling position facing the wall, the gymnast pulls the arms of the simulator down; on FigE in the supine position and with emphasis on the hands, the gymnast lifts the legs, whose feet are fixed in the grips of the simulator; on Fig. 15F in the supine position, the gymnast lifts the hips when his hands pull down the grips of the simulator; on Fig.15G, facing the wall, the gymnast is trying to raise his hands, holding on to the grips of the simulator; on Fig.15H in a supine position and with his feet resting on the wall, the gymnast, holding his hands on the grips of the simulator, tries to pull himself up and group; on Fig shows an exercise in stretching triceps;

Figa and 16B are an embodiment of a simulator for performing exercises with one hand, and Fig.16A shows the grip between the grips of the grips to perform exercises with one hand, and Fig.16B illustrates the use of the simulator when performing traction exercises in the rack of the upper row with one hand;

FIGS. 17A and 17B are an embodiment of a foot grip device that is attached to a grip of the simulator, FIG. 17A illustrates a foot grip device gripped by a user's toes, and FIG. 17B illustrates a pair of foot grip devices with one device on each simulator grip pair held by one of the user's heels;

FIGS. 18A, 18B, 18C, and 18D are a first embodiment of the foot gripper shown in FIGS. 17A-B, FIG. 18A is a perspective view of the foot gripper, FIG. 18B is a bottom view of the foot gripper foot grip, FIG. 18C is a side view of a portion of one of the gripping attachment portions, and FIG. 18D is a top view of a portion of one of the attachment portions of the gripping attachment;

FIGS. 19A, 19B and 19C are an embodiment of a finger grip attachment attached to the grip of the simulator, FIG. 19A illustrating one finger threaded through one of the loops, FIG. 19B illustrates one finger threaded through each of these two loops, and FIG. 19C shows two fingers threaded through each of these two loops;

FIGS. 20A, 20B, and 20C are one embodiment of the finger grip device shown in FIGS. 19A-C, wherein FIG. 20A is a perspective view of a finger grip device; FIG. 20B is a plan view along line 20B- Finger gripper device 20B, and FIG. 20C is a sectional side view along the line 20C-20C of the finger gripper device;

21A, 21B and 21C are an embodiment of a grip attachment attached to the grip of the simulator, FIG. 21A shows a hand gripping three cords, FIG. 21B shows a hand gripping two cords, and FIG. 21C shows a hand exciting one cord;

FIGS. 22A, 22B, 22C, and 22D are one embodiment of the gripper shown in FIGS. 21A-C, FIG. 22A is a perspective view of a gripper, FIG. 22B is a plan view of a gripper, FIG. 22C is a bottom view of the gripper, and FIG. 22D is a sectional side view along line 22D-22D shown in FIG. 22C;

23 is a third embodiment of an anchor;

Fig.24 illustrates the use of the anchor depicted in Fig.23 for mounting the simulator on a tree;

FIGS. 25 and 26 are an embodiment of a bracket for securing the simulator with an enlarged first end of the anchor, FIG. 25 is a perspective view of the front of the bracket for installing the simulator, and FIG. 26 illustrates the use of the bracket for securing the simulator;

Fig is a perspective view of a first embodiment of a combined capture;

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a combined gripper; FIG.

Fig. 29 is a perspective view of a third embodiment of a combined gripper; and

Figa and 30B are a perspective view of the combined grip depicted in Fig.29, with a grip for the hand, located, respectively, in the upper and lower positions.

Key numbers are used in the drawings to indicate the particular elements, aspects or features depicted on them, with the same key numbers in more than one drawing indicating similar elements, aspects or features depicted on them.

DESCRIPTION OF EMBODIMENTS OF THE INVENTION

In order to contrast the various options with previous designs, where necessary, some aspects and advantages of these options are described. Of course, it should be understood that not all of these aspects or advantages can be achieved in accordance with any particular option. Specialists can make modifications and changes without departing from the essence and scope of the invention, including, but not limited to, the use of inelastic elements, which are described here as tapes having a round or some other cross-sectional shape, and / or which are formed of two or more elements joined together by stitching or gluing, or using various mechanisms to adjust the length of the inelastic element that are known in the art, including, but not limited to, yazhki, hooks or winding the inelastic element on the rigid element. In addition, any at least one feature of any embodiment of the invention may be combined with at least one other feature of any other embodiment of the invention without departing from the scope of the invention.

An inelastic simulator is described here, which is supported by the support structure or can be easily attached to it and which allows the user to perform a large number of exercises, easily adjusting the length of the device and then balancing the device when the user transfers his weight to him. Some features will be illustrated below with reference to FIGS. 1-3, which show the apparatus and application of an embodiment of the simulator and which do not mean limiting the scope of the present invention. Figure 1 is a schematic front view of one embodiment of the simulator 100, which is fixed at point A between the door D and the door jamb J. Figure 2 is a partial section along the line 2-2 shown in Figure 1, passing through the door D and showing the simulator 100 on the side, and FIG. 3 shows a user U exercising on the simulator of FIG. 1.

The simulator 100 comprises an anchor 110 and an elongated element 120 having a pair of arms 122, designated as a first arm 122a and a second arm 122b, on both sides of the anchor, as schematically shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. There are a pair of grippers 123, one on each the end 121 of each shoulder 122, namely, the first shoulder 122a has a first grip 123a, and the second shoulder 122b has a second grip 123b. The elongated member 120 is substantially inelastic and flexible, has a length S between a pair of grippers 123, and contains a tape or cord or other inelastic flexible member and an extension mechanism 135 that allows for increasing or decreasing the length S, as shown by the double arrows ΔS.

As used herein, the noun “capture” includes any device that can engage with a part of the human body, i.e. can be attached in such a way that the user can transmit a force, preferably equal to part or all of its weight, to the grip, and the verb "grab" used here refers to the action of coupling the device and part of the human body. When used in a simulator, the grip attaches to other elements that allow power to be transmitted to another object, including, but not limited to, a fixed support, a device that can store or release energy, such as an elastic cord or spring, or another part of the body. Grips include devices that may be surrounded by a part of the body, such as a flexible loop or hook, or which may surround a part of the body, such as an elongated element, which may be suitable for hand grip. In this context, an element that can be captured is an element that can surround a part of the body or be surrounded by a part of the body and has a size and configuration that allows the transfer of forces from the user to the capture. A “hand grip” is a grip having dimensions suitable for gripping a hand, a “foot grip” is a grip that is sized so that it can be gripped by the foot of the foot, and a “finger grip” is a grip that It is sized so that it can be captured with one or more fingers.

Anchor 110 provides support for the elongated element 120, which is configured to perform a certain number of movements. Specifically, the interaction of the anchor 110 and the elongated element 120 provides for the placement of the elongated element along the anchor and can also provide resistance to the movement of the elongated element along the anchor. Preferably, the resistance is significant, so that in some circumstances, the support prevents the elongated element 120 from moving along the anchor 110 even where there is some mismatch of forces at the ends of the elongated element. Thus, the simulator 100 can be used for a wide variety of exercises by, for example, changing the length of the elongated element 120, as well as to support the user during the exercise.

One type of support mentioned in this document, without limitation, is a "friction support". Anchors that provide frictional support include, but are not limited to, an element or part of an element that can support the elongated element 120 during exercise and which the elongated element can slide on. The resistance to movement of the elongated element 120 along the anchor 110 can be partially determined by the frictional resistance of the elongated element sliding along the anchor. In several embodiments of the methods of using the simulator 100, the elongated element 120 slides along the anchor 110 when the user places himself in relation to the simulator. During the exercise, a slight discrepancy in the tensile forces acting on the grip is aligned with the static friction of the friction support, and the grips do not move during the exercise. Thus, the static friction between the elongated element 120 and the anchor 110 created by the friction support is sufficient to enable exercises in which the elongated element 120 does not slip through the anchor 110 during the exercise. Means that provide friction support include elements or parts of elements that form part of the anchor or that are attached to it, and which can support the elongated element (which may, for example, include a grip), and which can allow the elongated element to slide along the anchor and provide frictional resistance to the movement of the elongated element during exercise.

Anchor 110 is used to provide a fixed attachment point for the simulator 100 and to support the weight of the user when it is applied to the shoulders 122, as shown by arrow F in FIG. 2 and shown in FIG. 3. As shown in FIG. 2, the anchor 110 is designed to position the simulator 100 on the door and provide support to the elongated member 120 with an enlarged portion 111, a portion 113, which may be a tape or cord, and an approximately triangular loop 115 for sliding support of the elongated member. By using the enlarged portion 111 on the side of the door D opposite the elongate member 120, the anchor 110 supports the weight of the user when he pulls the grippers 123. In addition, the anchor 110 allows the relative length of the arms 122 to be set, as shown in FIG. thus, the total length of the elongated element 120 and the distribution of this length between each of the arms 122 can be easily adjusted by the extension mechanism 135 and the tension of the ends of the elongated element. Figure 2 shows the shoulders 122, each of which has a length L.

In the presence of a supporting structure, such as a door D (shown in FIGS. 1-3) or a handrail, stand or other supporting element (as shown, for example, in FIGS. 14B and 26), a simulator made in accordance with the invention provides for the user a pair of grips to perform exercises using their weight, in accordance with the location of the user relative to the device, and provides an easy adjustment of the length of the device. As described below, the proposed device can be used for exercises in one of a large number of positions in accordance with the selected adjustable length and according to where and how the user stands relative to the simulator. In general, the user sets the required length of the simulator, settles down on the floor near it, rests part of the weight of his body on the simulator with his hands or feet, and exercises by moving his body with the weight supported by the floor and the simulator. Examples of resting on the floor and the simulator include, but are not limited to, standing on one or both legs, lying on your stomach or back, kneeling or with your hands on the floor, and the simulator supports the user's weight through arms or legs.

In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the elongated member 120 does not include an extension mechanism 135. In this embodiment, the elongated member 120 is substantially inelastic and has a constant length S between the pair of grippers 123.

In Fig. 3, user U is shown in one of many positions for exercises, in particular, traction exercises in an upright posture, with the user grabbing a pair of grippers 123 and the user legs located at a horizontal distance X from the anchor attachment point A. When attaching to the door, it is preferable that the anchor attachment point A is on the inside of the door (i.e., the door opens outward from the user U) so that the jamb J can support the weight of the user. User U is shown to deviate from anchor attachment point A and support part of his weight with device 100. Obviously, user U can change the amount of supported weight and, thus, resistance of simulator 100 by adjusting his position relative to anchor attachment point A (distance X) and shoulder length 122 (length L). The user U in FIG. 3 performs a pulling exercise in the upper row post, moving his body in the E direction back and forth from the anchor attachment point A. Note that other exercises are possible for the user in this position by moving the user in other directions, the weight of the user being supported by the floor and the simulator 100.

Several embodiments will now be described with reference to the drawings. These embodiments are intended to be illustrative and not limited by the scope of the invention. 4-9 are various views of a second embodiment of a simulator 400. First, refer to FIG. 4, which is a perspective view of a simulator 400, which includes a first embodiment of an anchor 410 and an elongated member 420. The simulator 400, an anchor 410 and an elongated element 420 is generally similar, respectively, to simulator 100, anchor 110 and elongated element 120, with the exception of the details described below. Where possible, such elements in FIGS. 1-9 are identified by identical reference numbers.

Anchor 410 comprises an inelastic flexible tape 413 having an enlarged first end 411 that is wider than the tape and a second end that forms a loop 415. The elongated member 420 extends through the loop, delimiting a pair of arms 422, designated as arm 422a and 422b. Each arm 422 has respective ends 421a and 421b, each of which forms a loop 425, shown as a loop 425a and 425b, to support one of a pair of grips 423, shown as a gripper 423a and 423b. The extension member 420 also includes a pair of extension devices or buckles 435, shown as a buckle 435a and 435b, at each end of the center tape 429. One or both of the buckles 435 allow the length of the extension member 420 to be adjusted. Specifically, the tape 429 has a pair of ends 431 shown as 431a and 431b that pass through the buckles, respectively, 435a and 435b. As described below, the elongated member 420 is substantially inelastic, and its length can be adjusted by one or both buckles 435.

Figures 4, 5A and 5B depict several types of anchor 410, wherein Figure 5A is a perspective view of the anchor, and Figure 5B is a section of the anchor along line 5B-5B. As noted above, anchor 410 comprises an inelastic flexible tape 413. In one embodiment, most of the length of anchor 410 and elongate member 420 is made of materials that include, but are not limited to, woven strips of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to support device user weight. Woven materials include, but are not limited to, one or more materials selected from nylon, polypropylene, or other polymer fibers. It should be understood that a single length of flexible material may alternatively contain two or more parts that are stitched, glued, or otherwise attached to each other. In one embodiment, the length of the tape 413 is from 15.24 cm to 45.72 cm (6 to 18 inches). In another embodiment, the length of the tape 413 is approximately 30.48 cm (12 inches).

The tape 413 has an enlarged first end 411, which is wider than it, and a second end 417, which is attached to the tape so as to form a loop 415. As shown in FIG. 5B, the tape 413 has an end 502 forming the core of the first end 411. Since one of the intended applications of the anchor 410 is to secure the simulator 400 between the door and the jamb, preferably the end 411 includes materials soft enough not to damage the wooden door or door frame, but strong enough to support the weight of the user. One embodiment, soft but durable, is shown in Fig. 5B. Specifically, the end 502 of the tape is partially surrounded by a casing 505 with a recess and a cushion 507 that covers the end of the tape and the housing. The end 502 of the tape can also be held inside the end 411 by gluing and sewing the end of the tape to the casing 505 and the cushion 507 and by closing the cushion with at least one seam 509. The tape 413 passes into the first end 411 through the slot 504 in the casing 505 and the slot 501 in the pad 507. In a preferred embodiment, the first end 411 is approximately 8.89 cm by 6.35 cm (3.5 ″ by 2.5 ″) and is oriented approximately perpendicular to the belt 413. It is also preferred that the casing 505 be made of closed-cell high-density foam, and the 507 pillow was made made of felt and contained seams 503. Alternatively, a second tape or piece of other material may be sewn, glued, or otherwise attached to the end of the tape 413 to form the end 502. In another alternative, the casing 505 may comprise another rigid element, such as a plate of metal or hard plastic to increase the rigidity of the end 411 of the tape.

An elongated member 420 is shown in more detail in FIGS. 6-9. FIG. 6 is a schematic top view of an elongated member, FIG. 7 is a perspective view of one of a pair of grippers 423 and corresponding to one of a pair of buckles 435, FIG. 8 is a section along line 8-8 of one of a pair of grippers 423, and FIG. 9A is a perspective view showing the details of one of a pair of buckles and an adjacent tape 429. As shown in FIG. 6, the elongated element 420 has a length S and contains two inelastic portions 427 of the tape, shown as 427a and 427b, the tape 429 and a pair of buckles 435 for length adjustment S. Part of elongated element 420 from each end to the nearest buckle has a fixed length - ie, each of the two parts from one of the pair of ends 421 to the corresponding one of the pair of buckles 435 has a fixed length. In one embodiment, the length S is adjustable over its entire length, which allows a wide range of exercises to be performed. Thus, by way of example and without limitation, the length S can vary from about 1.83 m to 3.66 m (6 to 12 feet). In another embodiment, the width of the elongated member 420 is approximately 3.81 cm (1.5 inches). When used for exercises, the belt 429 and the loop 415 can slide the elongated element 420 along the anchor 410 by sliding, while at the same time providing sufficient friction so that there can be some mismatch in the forces at the two ends 421 without slipping the elongated element through the anchor when the user performs the exercises .

Details of one of the pair of ends 421, including tape 429 prior to grip 423 and buckle 435, are shown in Figs. 7, 9A and 9B. Buckle 435 is a cam buckle whose construction and use are well known in the art. The buckle 435 is attached to the tape 427, and thus the length of each of the ends 421 is not adjustable. The buckle 435 also slidably engages and grips the belt 429, providing the ability to adjust the length of S.

The buckle 435 has a frame 709, a bar 705 for the first tape, a bar 707 for the second tape and a user-movable cam 711. The bar 705 supports the loop of the tape 427, which is preferably fastened with seams 703. Alternatively, the tape 427 can be attached to the bar 705 through the second element such as another loop-shaped tape or a plastic or metal element that loops around the bar 705 and provides a place for fastening the tape 427. The tape 427 has an opposite end that is sealed 701 to form a loop 425 for securing the gripper 423, as described below. The crossbar 707 for the second tape and the cam 711 support the tape 429. It will be appreciated that the use of seams as described here to secure parts of the tapes can be replaced using other fastening methods, such as gluing or fusing the parts of the tape together.

The cam 711 is spring-loaded so that in a normal state it holds the tape 429, and under the influence of the user, such as pushing or pulling the cam, it moves, allowing the tape to move. The distance between the cam 711 and the bar 707 is adjusted by the user and the spring in the buckle 435 by pressing the cam 711, allowing the belt 429 to slide between the cam 711 and the bar 707. Thus, the length S can be adjusted by the user by acting on the cam 711 of the buckle 435.

The grip 423 is shown in more detail in section in FIG. The grip 423 has a generally tubular shape with an outer shell 801 and an inner cylindrical tubular portion 803. The shell 801 has a length and outer diameter that makes it easy to grab hold of the grip 423, and is made of material that allows the user to hold it during execution exercises. In one embodiment, sheath material 801 is high density foam. Part 803 provides a grip strength of 423 and can be made of plastic or other rigid material with a diameter and length such as to match the dimensions of the sheath 801 and provide space for loop 425 to pass through the center of part 803. Part 803 is preferably made of hard and lightweight material such as a PVC pipe.

One of the pair of free ends 431 is shown in more detail in FIG. 9A. Each end 431 is preferably folded back and held in place, for example by means of a seam 901, to form an easily controllable end. The elongated member 420 also includes several sleeves, shown as sleeves 903, 905a and 905b, which double bend around the tape 429 to prevent the ends 431 from moving. Specifically, the sleeves 903 and 905 are located between the buckles 435, the ends 431 and the tape 429. Thus, the sleeves 903 and 905 hold a portion of the tape 429 from the buckle 435 to the corresponding end 431 from moving when the simulator 420 is moving. As shown in FIG. 9A, the sleeve 903 is secured near the end 431, while the sleeves 905 can slide along the length of the tape 429. FIG. .9B is a section along line 9B-9B shown on Figa, showing the details of the cam buckle and mount the sleeves 905b. In particular, FIG. 9B shows the crossbar 907, which overlaps the buckle 435, and the tape 909, which is attached to both the crossbar and the sleeve 905b. The tape 909 holds the sleeve 905b from slipping too far along the tape 429 while adjusting the length of the simulator. Preferably, the sleeves 905b are resilient so that they can easily move and hold together parts of the tape 429.

ALTERNATIVE ANCHOR OPTIONS

Several embodiments of the anchor shown in Fig.14A, 14B, 23-26 and 29-32A-32C. Except where explicitly indicated, any of the anchors may be used to support any of the elongated elements of the simulator. In the following discussion, embodiments of the anchor are intended to be illustrative and not restrictive. Thus, as an example and without limitation, embodiments of the simulator can be attached to the door, around the rail, handrail or support, from a hook mounted in the wall, or can be tightly attached to the wall or, for example, to the training structure.

FIG. 14A is a second embodiment of an anchor 1410 that can be used to attach the simulator to a rack or handrail, and FIG. 14B is an embodiment of a simulator attached by an anchor to a rack using an alternative embodiment of an anchor compared to that shown in FIG. .14A.

14A depicts an alternative anchor 1410 that includes an adjustable loop 1419 and an anchor loop 1415. As described below, anchor 1410 is an alternative anchor and may, for example, include an anchor loop 1415 to receive an elongated member 420 to form a trainer 1400. As alternatively, anchor 1410 may support elongate member 120 or any other of the elongate members described herein. Adjustable loop 1419 is formed by flexible tape 1411 and cam buckle 1412 as follows. The cam buckle 1412 may be, for example, the cam buckle 435 shown in detail in FIG. 9B. The flexible tape 1411 has a free first end 1414 that is inserted through the cam portion of the cam buckle 1412, for example by threading the tape between the second web bar 707 and the movable cam 711 of the cam buckle 435. The flexible band also has a second end 1418 that is attached to the cam buckle 1412 for example, by wrapping the second end around the crossbar of the first tape 705 of the cam buckle 435 and making the seam 1416 through the double thickness of the tape 1411. The tape 1411, thus threaded through the buckle 1412, forms an adjustable loop 1419, size k This can be increased or decreased by actuating the cam buckle 1412 to release the band 1411 by moving the bands through the cam buckle and releasing the cam. The end 1414 is held onto the tape 1411 by an unstretched sleeve 1413. An anchor loop 1415 is attached to the tape 1411 by means of a seam 1417.

Preferably, most segments of anchor 1410 are made of materials that include, but are not limited to, woven strips of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to support the weight of the wearer of the device. Preferred woven bands include, but are not limited to, woven bands made of nylon, polypropylene, or other polymer fibers. It is understood that a single stretch of flexible material in accordance with alternative embodiments of the present invention may comprise at least two parts that are stitched, glued, or otherwise connected to each other.

FIG. 14B shows a simulator 1400 formed from an anchor 1410 and an elongated member 420. The adjustable loop 1419 of the anchor 1410 is tightened around the rack P, for example, by putting on the adjustable loop through the top of the rack and tightening using a cam buckle 1412. Alternatively, the tape 1411 may be removed from the cam buckle 1412, wrapped around the stand P and then threaded through the cam buckle and tightened. In any case, the end 1414 is pulled through the cam buckle 1412, and the adjustable loop 1419 is pulled around the strut P with a force sufficient to allow the trainer 1400 to support the weight of the user.

In addition, the anchor 1410 is attached to the rack, it can be tensioned to support the simulator 1400 around the handrail, pole or other element. Alternatively, the anchor may be attached to a carabiner that is attached to a wall or other structure.

FIG. 23 shows a third embodiment of an anchor 2300 comprising a flexible belt 2301 with a first end 2305 having a loop 2307 held in place by a seam 2311 and a second end 2303 having a ring 2304 held in a loop created by a seam 2309, and FIG. .24 illustrates the use of anchor 2300 for attaching an elongated member 420, which may also be an elongated member 120, to a tree. In one embodiment, ring 2304 is a unlockable ring, such as a carabiner. In another embodiment, ring 2304 is a snap ring. Preferably, most segments of the tape 2301 are made of materials that include, but are not limited to, woven tapes of natural or synthetic material having a strength sufficient to support the weight of the user. Preferred woven bands include, but are not limited to, woven bands made of nylon, polypropylene, or other polymer fibers. FIG. 24 shows a simulator 2400 consisting of an anchor 2300 and an elongated member 420. Tape 2103 is wrapped around a tree with a carabiner 2304 receiving the tape. Loop 2301 receives tape 429, allowing the user to perform exercises near a tree or other object small enough to be wrapped with tape 2101.

25 and 26 depict a bracket 2500 for fixing the anchor, such as, for example, the first end 411 of the anchor 410, wherein FIG. 25 shows a front perspective view of the bracket, and FIG. 26 illustrates the use of the bracket to secure the simulator. The bracket 2500 has a first flange 2503 with a mounting hole 2509, a second flange 2505 with a mounting hole 2511, and a front surface 2507 that extends from the first to the second flange and has a slot 2515 that extends to the edge 2513 of the surface and includes a central slot 2517. In a preferred embodiment The bracket 2500 is made of a single sheet metal sheet 2501, for example, one that has a bend 2518 in the flange 2503, a bend 2523 in the flange 2505 and bends 2519 and 2521 between the front surface 2507 and the flanges, respectively, 2503 and 2505. In one embodiment, then sheet thickness 2501 is in the range of 1.27 mm to 2.54 mm (0.05 to 0.1 inch) or more preferably 1.5875 mm (0.0625) inch, and folds 2518, 2519, 2521 and 2523 arranged so that the front surface 2507 is parallel to the flanges 2503 and 2505 and separated from them by a distance D of approximately 25.4 mm to 50.8 mm (1 to 2 inches), or more preferably 38.1 mm (1.5 inches) ) Mounting holes 2509 and 2511 preferably have a diameter of about 6.35 mm to 1.27 mm (1/4 inch to 1/2 inch), and more preferably about 9.525 mm (3/8 inch).

26 illustrates the use of the bracket 2500. The bracket 2500 is mounted on the wall W and held in place by a pair of screws 2601 passing through the mounting holes 2509 and 2511. A portion of the anchor 410 is shown by the dotted line on the right side of FIG. 26, namely, the enlarged portion 411 and the flexible tape 413. Anchor 410 is placed in the bracket 2500, as shown by the arrow. Specifically, the tape 413 slides through the slot 2515 at the face 2513 of the front surface, with the enlarged portion located between the bracket 2500 and the wall W, and into the central slot 2517. The slot 2515 is large enough to allow the tape 413 to slide through the slot, but not so large as to allow the enlarged portion 411 to pass through the slot. The use of the bracket 2500 allows the installation of the simulator 400, which was previously shown mounted on a door jamb, on any wall on which the bracket can be mounted.

ALTERNATIVE CAPTURE OPTIONS

The use of the simulator 100 is determined by the grips that are available to the user. Captures allow the user to capture, such as by clamping with sufficient force to support their weight, and contain devices that can hold the user within a loop or hook when the user pulls the treadmill toward him. In this context, a “grabbed” part refers to the ability to either wrap a body part around and squeeze that part of the grapple, or to pass a part of the body through a loop or grapple hook so that the user can tension the simulator and hold a part of the body inside the grapple.

Grips are suitable for use to apply force to various parts of the body, including the neck, the entire hand or part of the hand, arms, legs, toes or heels. Several embodiments of the grips are described herein as grips that can be used, for example, and without limitation, with the hand, foot, or fingers. The grips described herein may be an integral part of the device 100 or, alternatively, may be attached, or configured to attach to one of a pair of grippers that are part of the simulator, including, but not limited to, grippers 123. The term additional gripper “fixture” is used here to describe a grip that can be attached to an existing grip of the simulator 100. It should be understood that the scope of the present invention also extends to all information about the supplement. Power grippers in the simulator 100.

The user can choose whether to exercise with a pair of grips having the same or different additional devices or without additional gripping devices. In addition, several embodiments of the simulator comprise a grip attachment portion for removing the grip of the simulator attachment, such as the simulator 100 or any simulator having two grips, and a portion that is capable of gripping with a hand, foot, fingers, or other parts body. The use of additional gripping devices allows the user to create an additional load on the wrist or fingers, providing various types of gripping for the wrist or fingers, and allows you to perform additional exercises, such as, for example, with additional gripping devices for the foot. In addition, a pair of grips can be connected, as discussed with reference to FIGS. 16A and 16B, allowing the user to perform exercises using one additional gripper.

One alternative embodiment is shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, wherein FIG. 10 is a schematic top view of an alternative elongated member 1020 having, as an extension, one cam buckle 435 and two finger grippers 4001, and FIG. 11 is a view in section taken along the line 11-11, an alternative capture for the fingers. The use of a single buckle 435 provides a lighter simulator 400, but results in a smaller useful range of lengths for the elongated element 1020. The finger grip 4001 has four holes 4101 for the user's fingers and allows the exercise of one or more finger muscles.

One example of an additional gripper is a foot gripper 1700, which is shown in FIGS. 17A-17B attached to the grippers 123 of the simulator 100. In particular, FIG. 17A shows an additional foot gripper 1700 attached to the trainer 100 and gripped by the toes of the legs T and FIG. 17B shows a pair of additional grippers for the foot, one on each of the pair of grippers 123, and one of the heels H1 and H2 of the user is inserted into each. Each additional foot grip device 1700 has a flexible loop 1710 and a grip portion 1720. Preferably, the portion of the loop 1710 that extends from the grip 123 is approximately 30.48 cm (12 inches) in length to provide enough space for either the user's heel or the toe inserted in the loop. In the case of the additional toe shoe grip 1700 thus fixed (FIG. 17A) or the heel (FIG. 17B) can be threaded through the loop 1710, and force can be applied to the trainer 100 by the foot.

Preferably, most of the optional foot grip 1700 is made of materials that include, but are not limited to, woven strips of natural or synthetic material having sufficient strength to support the weight of the user. Preferred woven bands include, but are not limited to, woven bands of polymer fiber, such as nylon or polypropylene or some other polymer fiber. It is understood that a piece of flexible material may, alternatively, comprise at least two parts that are stitched, glued, or otherwise attached to each other.

In a first embodiment of the foot additional gripper 1700, the flexible loop 1710 is removably attached, as discussed later, to one of the pair of grippers 123. A specific embodiment of the foot additional gripper 1700 is shown in FIGS. 18A-D, with FIG. 18A Fig. 18B is a bottom view of an additional gripper for the foot; Fig. 18B is a bottom view of the additional gripper for the foot; Fig. 18C is a side view of a part of one of the parts for attaching wool, and 18D is a plan view of the one of the parts for fixing the additional gripper. As shown in FIGS. 18A and 18B, the foot grip 1700 is formed of three tapes: loop tapes 1801 and two attachment tapes 1803. With three tapes attached, as described below, the loop tape 1801 forms a loop 1710, and the two attachment tapes 1803 form a grip portion 1720.

The loop tape 1801 is made of a piece of tape whose ends are connected to form a loop. The loop tape 1801 is preferably a woven strip of polymer fiber 50.8 cm (20 inches) long and 3.81 cm (1.5 inches) wide. In a preferred embodiment, the loop comprises two triangularly stitched 1815 portions, one of which is connected to the two ends of the loop tape 1801. Each of the two gripping attachment tapes 1803 is formed from a piece of tape having a first end 1807 with a first attachment surface 1809 and a second end 1811 with a second attachment surface 1813. The fastening tapes 1803 are preferably woven strips of polymer fiber. In one embodiment, the tapes 1803 have a length of 19.05 cm (7.5 inches) and a width of 3.81 cm (1.5 inches). The attachment surfaces 1809 and 1813 are, in one embodiment, attached to the loop tape 1801 by double flashing 1817, and the gripping attachment tapes 1803 are preferably attached to the loop tape in the middle between ends 1807 and 1811 by double flashing 1805.

Each fastening tape 1803 comprises fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 on opposite sides. In one embodiment, the attachment surfaces 1809 and 1813 are mating surfaces, such as matching surfaces with hooks and loops of a hook and loop fastening system, such as a fastener known under the trademark VELCRO®. In one embodiment, each fastening surface 1809 and 1813 is approximately 5.08 cm by 3.175 cm (2 by 1.25 inches).

The optional foot grip 1700 may be removably attached and used as described below. The gripping attachment portion 1720 of the additional foot gripper 1700 may be removably attached to one of the pair of grippers 123 by wrapping the entire length of each tape 1803 around the gripper 123a and making contact surfaces 1809 and 1813 for attachment on each tape 1803. Firmware 1815 allows loop 1710 open without twisting and provides a fixing tape for attaching the foot.

Another example of an additional gripper is an additional finger gripper 1900, which is illustrated in FIGS. 19A-19C for three different exercises when attached to the grippers 123 of the simulator 100. The finger gripper 1900 has loops 1910 for receiving and gripping large finger and one or more other fingers, and part 1920 for attaching the grip for attaching the device to the grip of the simulator. The gripper attachment portion 1920 may be removably attached to one of the pair of grippers 123. In one embodiment, there are two loops 1910: a first loop 1910a and a second loop 1910b. When the additional finger gripper 1900 is attached in this manner, the finger F1 may be threaded through one of the loops, for example the first loop 1910a, as shown in FIG. 19A, the finger F1 may be threaded through the first loop, and the finger F2 may be threaded through the second loop 1910b, as shown in FIG. 19B, or two fingers F1 and F2 may be threaded through the first loop, and finger F3 and finger F4 may be threaded through the second loop, as shown in FIG. 19C.

In one embodiment, each of the pair of grippers 123 is provided with one additional finger gripper 1900. When a finger or fingers are thus threaded through at least one of the loops 910, force can be applied by pulling the simulator 100. The additional finger gripper 1900 has the same functionality as the finger grippers 4001.

A specific embodiment of the additional finger gripper 1900 is shown in FIGS. 20A-C, where FIG. 20A is a perspective view of the additional finger gripper, FIG. 20B is a top view of the additional finger gripper along line 20B-20B, and 20C is a sectional side view of an additional finger gripper along line 20C-20C. The additional finger gripper 1900 comprises two loops 1910 — a first loop 1910 a and a second loop 1910 b, and a part 1920 for securing the gripper comprises three parts 1920 a, 1920 b, 1920 c. More specifically, the additional finger gripper 1900 is formed of five tapes: loop tapes 2001, three attachment tapes 1803 and warp tapes 2003. With five tapes attached as described below, the loop tape 2001 forms a first loop 1910a and a finger loop 1910b, in which one or more fingers can be inserted, each of the three fastening tapes 1803 forming one of the parts 1920a, 1920b 1920s for attaching a gripper. Preferably, most of the finger grip 1900 is made of the same material as the hand grip 1700.

In one embodiment, the loop tape 2001 is made of a woven strip of polymer fiber having a length of 54.61 cm (21.5 inches) and a width of 2.54 cm (1 inch), and the base tape 2003 is a woven strip of polymer fiber having a length of 5 , 08 cm (2 in.) And 2.54 cm (1 in.) Wide. The optional finger gripper 1900 is fastened with three seams 2007, each of which extends through one of the three fastening tapes 1803 and through the loop tape 2001 and the base tape 2003. In a preferred embodiment, the seams 2007 are double stitched sections. As shown in FIGS. 20A and 20C, a portion of the loop tape 2001 projects between each of the three fastening tapes 1803 to form loops 1910a and 1910b. Preferably, loops 1910a and 1910b are formed from segments of loop tape 1901 that are approximately 20.32 cm (8 inches) long. The loop tape 2001 preferably exceeds the length of the warp tape 2003 by the length of the two loops 1910a and 1910b between adjacent fastening tapes 1803.

The optional finger gripper 1900 can be removably attached and is used as follows. The gripper attachment portion 1920 of the tool 1900 can be removably attached to one of the pair of grippers 123 by contacting the fastening surfaces 1809 and 1813 on each belt 1803. When the additional finger gripper 1900 is secured in this manner, the finger can be threaded through one of the loops for example, loop 1910a, as shown in FIG. 20A, wherein one finger may be threaded through each loop 1910a and 1910b, as shown in FIG. 20B, or two fingers may be threaded through each loop 1910a and 1910b, as shown in FIG. .2 0C. When a finger or fingers are thus threaded through at least one of the loops 1910, the user can apply force to the simulator 100.

A third example of an additional gripper is an additional gripper 2100, which is shown in FIGS. 21A-21C attached to the grippers 123 of the simulator 100. The additional gripper 2100 has several cords 2110 that can be gripped in various combinations, as explained below, and part 2120 for gripper mounts. In general, the number of cords 2110 can be from one to five or more, and in one embodiment, their number is four, and each cord has the same diameter and length. In one embodiment, the gripping length of the cords is sufficient for the human palm, for example, from 10.16 cm to 15.24 cm (4 to 6 inches), and the cords are of sufficient additional length to allow the user to pass his hand between the cords, such as shown in Fig.21A-21C. In one embodiment, the additional gripper 2100 has four cords designated as a first cord 2110a, a second cord 2110b, a third cord 2110c and a fourth cord 2110d. Cords can be captured in almost any combination, so the user can capture any number of cords, from one cord to all four. On Figa shows a hand N, capturing three cords, for example, the first cord 2110a, the second cord 2110b and the third cord 2110c, Fig.21B shows a hand gripping two cords, for example the first and second cords, and Fig.21C shows a hand, exciting one cord, for example the first cord.

The gripper attachment portion 2120 may be removably attached, as discussed below, to one of the pair of grippers 123. When the optional gripper 2100 is secured in this manner, one to all of the cords 2210 may be gripped and force may be applied by tensioning the simulator 100. In one embodiment, each of the pair of grippers 123 is provided with one additional gripper 2100.

One embodiment of the additional gripper 2100 is illustrated in FIGS. 22A-D, where FIG. 22A is a perspective view of the additional gripper, FIG. 22B is a top view of the additional gripper, FIG. 22C is a bottom view of the additional gripper, and FIG. 22D is a cross-sectional side view of the additional gripper along the line 22D-22D shown in FIG. 22C. The additional gripping device 2100 is formed of four tapes, namely the base tape 2205, the front tape 2207 and two fastening tapes 1803, and two cords 2201 and 2203. The cords 2110 are formed from two longer cords 2201 and 2203, and the gripping fastening part 2120 is formed from tapes 2205, 2207 and 1803.

The two tapes 1803 forming the gripping attachment portion 2120 are attached by their respective central parts between the ends of the base tape 2205 and the front tape 2207. The four cords 2110a-d are formed from longer cords 2201 and 2203. In particular, as shown in FIG. 22B, cords 2101 and 2103 are located side by side and bent in half. Each cord forms a loop 2213 near the middle of the cords 2101 and 2103 connected together by a strapping 2109 to form a loop, and with the four ends of the cords 2101 and 2103 connected by a strapping 2109. In a section in FIG. 22D, the cord 2203 is shown with a first end 2213 and a second end 2217 connected together by strapping 2209 and a central part 2215 forming a loop 2213 around the ribbon 2207. Each cord 2101 and 2103 is doubled and thus each cord forms two cords between the strands 2109 and 2111. In particular, the cord 2101 forms the cords 2210a and 2210b, and cord 2103 forms cords 2210c and 2210d.

In one embodiment, the tapes 2105 and 2107 are preferably woven stripes of polymer fiber. The base ribbon 2105 preferably has a length of 12.7 cm (5 inches) and a width of 2.54 cm (1 inch), and the front ribbon 2107 preferably has a length of 15.24 mm (6 inches) and a width of 2.54 (1 inch) . Cords 2101 and 2103 are preferably cotton cords of approximately 50.8 cm to 76.2 cm (20 to 30 inches) in length, more preferably 55.88 cm to 66.04 cm (22 to 26 inches) in length. In yet another embodiment, the length is approximately 60.96 cm (24 inches). In one embodiment, cords 2201 and 2203 have a diameter that is preferably from 1.27 cm to 2.54 cm (½ to 1 inch), or, in another embodiment, approximately 1.905 cm (3/4 inch). The connections between the tapes 2105 and 2107 and the fastening tapes 1803 are preferably double stitched. The result is a gripper 2100 having four cords with a grip length of approximately 25.4 cm (10 inches), providing ample space for the user's hand to pass between the cords 2110 and gripping them.

Optional gripper 2100 may be removably attached and is used as follows. The gripper attachment portion 2120 may be removably attached to one of the pair of grippers 123 by contacting the attachment surfaces 1809 and 1813 on each tape 1803. When the optional finger gripper 2100 is secured in this manner, one, two, three, or all four cords 2110a- d can be captured by hand. For example, FIG. 21A illustrates cords 2110a, 2110b and 2110c captured by a user, FIG. 21B shows cords 2110a and 2110b captured by a user, and FIG. 21C shows a cord 2110a captured by a user. When the cords 2110 are captured in this manner, the user can apply force to the simulator 100.

Fig. 27 is a perspective view of a grip that can be used either as a grip for the wrist or as a grip for the foot, and which is here referred to without limitation as a "combined" grip 2700. The grip 2700 can be generally similar to grips or additional the grip of the simulator 100, except for those features that are explicitly described below. Wherever possible, similar elements are indicated by the same reference numerals in the drawings.

In general, the combination gripper 2700 contains two elements that can be used as grips, which can be located at one end or both ends of the simulators described herein, including, but not limited to, the simulator 100 or 400. Thus, for example, a combined gripper 2700 may be located at both ends 121, at both ends 421, or at one of the ends 421a or 421b. In the embodiment shown in FIG. 27, the gripper 2700 comprises a hand grip 423a supported by a loop 425a of the tape 427a. More specifically, the material of the tape 427a passes through the loop 425a and is attached to the tape by a seam 2711. The grip 2700 also includes a loop 2710 supported at the end 421a.

In one embodiment, loop 2710 is a tape formed from at least one inelastic portion that is bonded together to form a continuous loop through portion 803, and the loop is thus joined together to form a hand grip 423. Thus, for example, the hand grip 423a has a first end 423a-1 and 423a-2, which correspond to the first end 803-1 and the second end 803-2, respectively, of the inner cylindrical tubular portion 803. In one embodiment, a loop 2710 is formed from at least one part of the woven strip with the ends sewn together to form a loop passing through part 803, with the result that part of the loop hangs below the manual grip.

FIG. 28 is a perspective view of a second embodiment of a combined gripper 2800, which in general may be similar to the gripper 2700, except for those features that are explicitly described in detail below. Wherever possible, similar elements are indicated by the same reference numerals in the drawings.

Combination gripper 2800 comprises a flexible loop 2810 that includes a tape 2811 having an end 2812 and a length adjustment mechanism 2813. The tape 2811 passes through the tubular portion 803, and the length adjustment mechanism 2813 allows you to adjust the size of the loop 2810 by moving the end 2812 through the mechanism. The mechanism 2813, which may be, for example, a cam buckle, as shown, or hook and loop fasteners, known under the trademark VELCRO®, allows the user to adjust the length of the loop 2810 according to the size of the user's body. The tape 2811 may either be removable from the manual grip 423a or may have ends that are too large to allow removal of the grip and thus is not removable from the grip for the wrist. In an alternative embodiment (not shown), the tape 2811 and the end 2812 have mating fasteners, such as hook and loop fasteners, known under the trademark VELCRO®, to prevent the end of the tape from hanging down.

In one embodiment, the grip 423 has a length of 12.7 cm (5 inches), and the loop 2710 has a length of approximately 50.8 cm (20 inches). In another embodiment, the loop portion 2710, which is not located inside the portion 803, has a lining in the form of soft material with a thickness of 3.175 mm (1/8 inch), including, but not limited to, polychloroprene based rubber such as neoprene. In another embodiment, loop 2810 is configured to adjust lengths from about 30.48 cm to about 58.42 cm (12 to 23 inches).

In yet another embodiment, loop 2711 or 2811 does not form a loop passing through portion 803, but is attached to or near ends 803-1, 803-2.

FIGS. 29, 30A and 30B are three perspective views of a third embodiment of a combined grip 2900 with a movable rigid grip 423, FIG. 29 is a perspective view of a grip, and FIGS. 30A and 30B are a perspective view of a combined grip shown on Fig having a hard grip, respectively, in the upper and lower positions. Combined gripper 2900 can be generally performed similarly to grippers 2700 or 2800, except for those features that are explicitly described in detail below. Where possible, similar elements are denoted by the same reference numbers in the description of the embodiments shown in the drawings of Figures 4, 7, 17, 18, 27, 28, 29, 30A and 30B.

The combination grip 2900 comprises a portion 2901 that is attached to the tape 427, or is an extension part of this tape. The combined grip 2900 comprises an upper loop 2902, a grip 423 and a lower loop 2904. Part 2901 passes through a cylindrical tubular part 803 and forms an upper loop 2902 and a lower loop 2904. Part 2901 can be, for example and without limitation, a woven strip of some length or connected between each other the parts of the woven strip, as described in relation to the elongated element 420. As described below, the grip 423 can move along the part 2901 and, thus, adjust the size of the loops 2902 and 2904. The term "loop size" refers to the length of the material in flexible oh part of the loop.

The portion of the portion 2901 that forms the lower loop 2904 has a lining 2911. The lining 2911 is attached to the loop 2910 by stitching, adhesive, or any other suitable attachment method.

The design and function of the combined grip 2900 is shown in more detail in FIGS. 30A and 30B, with the grip 423 for the hand being shown by a dashed line. As shown in these drawings, part 2901 passes through the cylindrical tubular portion 803 of the grip 423 to form loops 2902 and 2904. Specifically, the part 2901 copies the “number 8” having a cross portion inside the cylindrical tubular portion 803 of the grip 423. The grip 423 can move to form a large lower loop 2904 (as in FIG. 30A) or a small lower loop (as in FIG. 30B). The size of the loop 2910 can thus be adjusted by moving the hand grip 423. In one embodiment, there is sufficient friction between the material of part 2901 and the inner surface of the tubular part 803 to prevent the size of the loop 2904 when the loop 2902 is pulled away from the grip 423. Thus, for example, when the loop 2904 is pulled from the grip 423, i.e. e. when, for example, a foot grip is used, as shown in FIG. 17A, friction between the material of part 2901 and part 803 prevents the grip 423 from moving and the size of the loop 2904 does not change. In another embodiment, the lining 2911 cannot easily pass through the portion 803, and it limits the smallest loop size 2904.

WAYS TO EXERCISE EXERCISES

The use of the simulator 120 is illustrated in FIGS. 12A-12D, where FIG. 12A is an initial configuration, FIG. 12B illustrates an extension of the elongated member 420 also illustrated in FIGS. 12B ′ and 12B ″, FIG. 12C illustrates the application of force to the shorter shoulder of the elongated element, and Fig. 12D illustrates the application of force to the grips during exercise. Figa-12D are illustrative and generally relate to simulators made in accordance with the present invention.

For the purpose of illustration, FIG. 12A is considered the initial configuration of the anchor device, and it is assumed that the user wishes to increase the length S while maintaining the same length for the pair of arms 422 (approximately equal to half S). First, the user drives one or both buckles 435. FIG. 12B schematically shows the result of actuating the buckles 435a and lengthening the shoulder 422a, as indicated by arrows in this figure. 12B ′ shows a user U pushing the cam 711 and gripping the end 431, and FIG. 12B ′ ′ shows a user pulling the end 431 from the cam, as indicated by an arrow, to reduce the length of the device.

The user then preferably pulls on the shorter arm 422b, as indicated by the force vector F1 in FIG. 12C. When both shoulders of the pair of shoulders 422 are approximately the same, longer, the user can then perform the exercise as indicated in FIG. 12D, applying equal forces F2 to each hand grip. In practice, it is not necessary at all for the two forces shown in Fig. 12D to be equal, since the application of force to the arms 422 from the anchor 410 increases the friction between the elongated element 420 and the anchor, preventing it from changing length, even with some mismatch in the applied forces. Alternatively, the simulator may be adjustable to provide shorter shoulders 422 by tensioning the end 431 to shorten the length S.

In addition to being equally balanced between the two shoulders, a device made in accordance with the invention can be used to provide different shoulder lengths for the exercises. 13A-13C illustrate the use of a simulator having different shoulder lengths 422, where FIG. 13A is an initial configuration, FIG. 13B shows the application of force to one of a pair of shoulders 422, and FIG. 13C shows the application of force to the grip during exercise . For illustrative purposes, FIG. 13A is supposed to show the initial configuration of the anchor, and it is also assumed that the user wishes to adjust the length of the arms 422 to different lengths. First, the user preferably pulls on the shorter arm 422b, as indicated by the force vector F1 in FIG. 13B. The user can then perform the exercise, as indicated by the equal forces F2 in FIG. 13C. In practice, it is not necessary that the two forces shown in FIG. 13C be equal, since, as shown in FIG. 12, applying a force to the arms 422 from the anchor 410 increases the friction between the elongated member 420 and the anchor. This limits the possibility of changing the length of the shoulders even with some mismatch in the applied forces. Adjusting the arms 422 to different lengths can be combined with lengthening or shortening the length S, driving one or both buckles 435.

A simulator made in accordance with the invention provides the ability to perform a wide range of exercises. Examples of many exercises that are possible with this simulator are shown in Table 1 for a device in accordance with the invention placed on top of a door. Figures 3 and 15 illustrate three of a large number of exercise positions. In each of these positions, the user selects a length for the simulator 100 or 400, adjusted as explained in relation to FIGS. 12 or 13, is placed on the floor at the required horizontal distance X from the attachment point A, with a portion of the user's weight being supported by the simulator. When the user's weight is supported, as shown in FIGS. 3 and 15, he moves his body in the directions corresponding to the type of exercise being performed, for example, moving the body to a wall or from a wall or floor, bending its arms or legs, while supporting its weight with a simulator, or performing other movements to train your muscles.

Specifically, FIGS. 3 and 15 show the individual poses of a user U performing various exercises, including a pulling exercise in an upright posture (FIG. 3), pulling up legs in the rear grips with an emphasis on hands (FIG. 15A), crouching on one leg , holding hands on the grips of the simulator (Fig.15B), flexion and extension of the arms in a squat, simulating lowering into water with the hands in the grips of the simulator (Fig.15C), kneeling, bending the arms, pulling the grabs of the simulator (Fig.15D ), lying on his back, bending the legs located in the grips of the simulator (Fig.15E), lifting the hip joints, lying on your back and pulling the arms of the simulator with your hands (Fig. 15F), the front lift of the shoulder joints, holding the grips of the simulator (Fig. 15G), grouping the body when pulling the arms of the simulator (Fig. 15H), and straightening the triceps (Fig. 15I). From Figs. 3 and 15, it is obvious that many different types of exercises are possible with the proposed simulator, depending on the length of the device, the location of the body, and the manner of capture. In addition, a device made in accordance with the invention can be used to perform exercises with one hand, as illustrated in Figa and 16B. Specifically, FIG. 16A shows a simulator 400 ′ having mutually interlocking ends 421a and 421b for performing exercises with one hand, and FIG. 16B illustrates the use of the simulator 400 ′ when performing a pull exercise in an upright row with one hand.

Although the invention (s) presented here has been disclosed in the context of specific preferred embodiments and examples, those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention (s) is outside the scope of the specifically described embodiments and extends to other alternative embodiments and / or use of the invention (s) and its obvious modifications and equivalents. In addition, the invention (s) may include all of the various combinations embodied herein. Thus, it is contemplated that the scope of the invention (s) disclosed herein should not be limited to the specific embodiments described above, but should be determined only by the claims that follow.

Throughout this description, the term “comprising” should be synonymous with the terms “comprising,” “enclosing,” or “characterized in,” is inclusive or open, and does not exclude additional, undescribed elements or steps of the method. "Containing" is a term of the prior art, which means that the named elements are essential, but other elements can be added, which nevertheless form a design that is within the scope of the claims.

Claims (20)

1. Capture for use by the user of the simulator, comprising: an elongated element, made in the form of the number 8 and bounding the cross part, the first loop attached to the simulator and passing to the cross part, the second loop passing from the specified cross part, an element fixedly fixed in the specified position on the second loop, and
a hand grip slidably attached to said elongated element adjacent to said cross part,
while the specified second loop is made with the possibility of adjusting its size in accordance with the position of the specified capture for the hand on the specified elongated element, and the specified fixed element is made with the possibility of limiting the sliding of the specified capture on the second loop. 2. The grip according to claim 1, in which the specified grip for the wrist contains a hollow tubular part having a first end and a second end, said cross-section being located between said first end and said second end. 3. The grip of claim 1, wherein said second loop is sized to fix the foot of the foot. 4. The grip of claim 1, wherein said elongated element comprises a woven strip. 5. The capture according to claim 1, in which the specified second loop is made with the possibility of regulating its size by pulling the specified capture for the wrist from the simulator. 6. The grip according to claim 1, in which the specified grip for the hand interacts with the specified elongated element, when the specified second loop is pulled from the specified simulator. 7. The capture according to claim 6, in which, when the specified second loop is pulled from the simulator, it essentially does not change its size. 8. The grip according to claim 1, in which the specified fixed element is a lining. 9. The grip of claim 1, wherein said elongated member is detachably attached to the simulator. 10. The grip of claim 1, wherein said elongated element is attached to the simulator. 11. Capture for use by the user of the simulator, containing:
an elongated element attached to the simulator and made of flexible material, and
a hand grip slidably attached to said elongated element,
while part of the specified elongated element is a loop having ends, each of which is in contact with the specified grip for the hand, and representing the first loop,
the specified elongated element is a second loop attached to the simulator,
the specified elongated element of the specified loop between the indicated ends of the loop is made with the possibility of adjusting its length in accordance with the position of the specified grip for the hand, and on the specified first loop the element is fixedly fixed in the specified position, made with the possibility of limiting the sliding of the specified grip on the specified loop. 12. The grip of claim 11, wherein said first loop is sized to fix the foot of the foot. 13. The grip of claim 11, wherein said flexible material comprises a woven strip. 14. The grip of claim 11, in which the specified grip for the hand is made with the possibility of removal from the specified elongated element. 15. The grip of claim 11, wherein said elongated element of said first loop is configured to adjust its length by pulling said grip for the wrist from the simulator. 16. The grip of claim 11, wherein said grip for the hand has one or more through passages, and said elongated element passes through at least one of said passages. 17. The grip of claim 11, in which the specified grip for the wrist contains a hollow tubular part, and the specified elongated element is made in the form of the number 8, restricting the cross part located inside the specified hollow tubular part. 18. The capture of claim 11, in which the specified fixed element is a lining. 19. The grip of claim 11, wherein said elongated element is detachably attached to the simulator. 20. The gripper according to claim 11, in which the specified elongated element is attached to the simulator.

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