TWI380835B - Exercise system using exercise resistance cables - Google Patents

Description

Fitness system using fitness resistance Cross-reference to related applications

This case is a continuation of the US application 10/783,532, entitled “The Fitness System for Fitness Resilience,” filed on February 21, 2004.

Background of invention 1. Field of invention

The present invention relates to an exercise device and system, and more particularly to a fitness system that uses a movable fitness cable connected to a movable frame of a support structure.

2. Description of related skills

The use of resistance to fitness systems is well known. There are currently different fitness systems in the market that increase fitness needs. Many of these systems use resistance cables. For example, U.S. Patent No. 704,840, issued to J. C. Korth et al. in 1902, discloses a fitness machine employing a spring cable. U.S. Patent No. 3,606,321 to N. D. Macoulis discloses the use of a spring cable and a rod. U.S. Patent No. 3,843,119 to the disclosure of U.S. Pat.

U.S. Patent No. 4,019,734 to the disclosure of U.S. Patent No. 4,019,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, The handle ring is provided with a vinyl tube, and the plug is inserted into the open end of each tube, which passes through the holder twice to form a loop and prevents the tube from being pulled out of the holder. The user holds the handle ring or around his knee The ring is fixed and pulled against the elastic resistance. Two additional elastic sleeves are slidably mounted on portions of the elastic tube between the holders.

U.S. Patent No. 3,677,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, There is a sleeve on each of the annular portions. A slidable ring provided with a fixing fitting is mounted on a tubular member. The user inserts an arm or foot into the ring and pulls its arm or foot and pulls on the fixed tubular member.

U.S. Patent No. 6,508,749 to the disclosure of U.S. Pat. The ends of the cable are received in opposite sides of a connector. A clip element is placed around a portion of the connector. The clip member compresses the connector about the elastic cable to support the cable within the connector. A handle can be placed around the connector. The handle can be made of a resilient material so that the user can squeeze it. In addition, an end plug can be provided to prevent the handle from slipping out of the connector.

No. 4,251,071 to Craig D. Norton discloses an exercise device comprising an elongate elastic cable having a foot receiving ring on each end of the cable; and a hollow hand grip having a one extending from one end to the other end An axial bore, an elongated bore extending longitudinally, allows one or two elastic cords to be inserted therein. The grip portion can be squeezed by hand to cause the wall of the hole to grip the rope with friction. The muscles of the hand move by the squeezing action on the grip, and when the grip is pulled on the cord, the arm and shoulder are moved while elongating it.

U.S. Patent No. 4,852,874 to the disclosure of U.S. Pat. The tubular handles are symmetrically disposed on the ring, and an elastic retaining sleeve surrounds the intermediate portion of the ring between the handles. The user is comfortable in using the device for several movements and can be stretched by holding the handle and against the resistance of the ring and the holding device to repeat the movements as a selected number of times. The handle can be hand-held or hand-footed for each movement, or it can be held between the foot and the knee for other movements. In a modification of the invention one of the handles is very strong to simulate a tennis or golf club for fitness forward and backward striking, or to simulate the swing of a golf club. This movement can be effectively performed in a standing, sitting or fully tilted position. Other modifications of the invention include a securing strap for swinging the fitness golf ball; and a free end of the connecting ring together to form a joint of a single component.

No. 4,733,862 to JVMiller discloses an elastic resistance exerciser comprising an elongate resilient member having a loop at each end, a tubular handle slidably secured to each of the loops of the resilient member, and having three apertures a self-locking slider; the elastic member slidably rotates through the two holes, and the ends of the rings end in the third hole of each slider; the slider can be adjusted along the elastic member such that the size of the ring is moved Slip and change without tension on the ring, but can be locked by applying tension on the ring. A preferred embodiment provides a strip of elastomeric material that is generally attached to the center of a length of a resilient member having more than one resilient member.

All of the above patents use elastic cords as a resistance tool for fitness. In some embodiments, the elastic/rubber cord is the only thing that requires complete movement. In other instances, such as a door, a handle, or some type of fixture, the second item is required to be used to design the item.

There are a number of patents that disclose a chair-related exercise device, for example, U.S. Patent No. 5,470,298 to JLCurtis, U.S. Patent No. 5,417,643 to M.M., U.S. Patent No. 5,387,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, U.S. Patent No. 4, 921, 247 to Sterling, U.S. Patent No. 4, 838, 547 to J.S.S., U.S. Patent No. 4, 720,099 to RB Carlson, U.S. Patent No. 1,279,120 to J. 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。 。. These patents disclose substantially complex fitness devices associated with chairs.

U.S. Patent No. 4,913,423, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety in its entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire entire portion The frame is optionally covered so that the seat has the appearance of conventional furniture used in the home and office. Each exercise device employs a cable extending through the cover that transmits a source of resistance within the frame to a user outside the frame. There is a handle or an ankle on the cable end outside the cover, by which the user can pull the cable out of the chair. When the fitness device of the furniture is not in use, a cover can hide the handle or ankle, as well as the cable end. Among the other patents mentioned above, the Farran system is very complicated. In addition, it cannot be moved and has limitations on the amount of exercise.

U.S. Patent No. 5,362,296, issued to U.S. Patent No. 5,362,296, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein incorporated by incorporated herein incorporated by incorporated herein in The control locking device is fixed to the seat back; a side extension plate provided with an elongated hole, which is movable Movably suspended in the middle of an outer side of a screw, and the screw is at either end of a horizontal frame on the seat back; a top end connected to a pulley wheel assembly; and two elastic drawstrings, each of which is separately The ground is inserted through a pulley wheel assembly and fixed to the swing arm or an opposite end to a handle. With the increase in the proportion of exercise in the elderly and the increased demand for exercise, there is a growing need for a simple and convenient exercise device. The '296 patent system has two swing arms each having either end connected to a positioning rod and connected to one of the top ends of either of the positioning wheels. Mobile systems are generally not suitable for use by the elderly because their structure is too complex. It takes time and labor to position the swing arm. The invention, which will be described below, is designed for a particular sport and is well suited for users with limited range of motion. It allows for a very stable minimum movement of the environment during the setting step without the need for a pulley arm. The present invention also allows the user to change the cord without having to lift the chair from the chair since all of the cable connections are placed on the side of the chair rather than the cable attachment on the back of the chair as disclosed in the '296 patent.

U.S. Patent No. 5,674,167 to the disclosure of U.S. Pat. The arm member is moveable by an arcuate range of motion and includes a latching bolt for selectively locking the arm member at the desired angular position. The device further includes a resistance assembly formed by a fixed anchor erected on the frame, a movable anchor movable relative to the fixed anchor, and releasably secured between the movable anchor and the fixed anchor, Several elastic resistance cables against the movement of the movable anchor. A pull wire is erected on the guide pulley along the length of the arm member and is received in relation to the movable anchor such that the pull wire is opposite to the arm member The extraneous movement causes movement of the movable anchor relative to the fixed anchor. The exercise device further includes a foot member erected to the seat, including a second resistance assembly of a second movable anchor fixed to the foot member, and fixed between the fixed anchor and the second movable anchor to A second set of elastic resistance cables that provide resistance to the pivotal movement of the foot members. Older people need to easily sit on and off the chair. The '167 patent system has opposing arm members that are pivotally mounted to the back. The arm member is moveable by an arcuate range of motion and includes a latch that selectively locks the arm member at a desired angular position. When using the '167 device, the user basically needs to leave the chair for the rear and lower connections. As described above and below, the exercise chair of the present invention allows the user to make the necessary side connections on the side of the chair while sitting.

The exerciser disclosed in U.S. Patent No. 5,899,836, the entire disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference. A lever has a lower portion pivotally coupled to the base and has a bracket and a seat cushion secured to the top, and the seat cushion is movable up and down. A tube is secured to the bracket to support one or several pulleys. The base has one or several pulleys secured to the front and rear portions. One or several elastic elements engage the pulley. A handle can be fixed to the elastic member for pulling motion. The tube and a pulley can move up and down in synchronization with the seat cushion. The present invention does not have a fixed footrest and does not require the use of a lever. The '836 design requires many steps to assemble and disassemble the exercise machine.

U.S. Patent No. 6,117,056 to the disclosure of U.S. Pat. The device includes a long portion that can be fixed to a chair and a seat cushion that can be positioned on the elongated portion to support an exercise machine, and has A D-shaped ring fixed to the strip and the seat cushion to connect to an elastic band, so that an isotonic movement can be performed with the joint portion in one hand. The device also includes a front cover, one end of which can be fixed between the seat cushion and the long strip portion, and the other end can be fixed to the lower front side of the chair, so that a connected elastic band and a pedal strip connecting portion can be used for the foot, etc. Seepage movement.

U.S. Patent No. 6,159,133 to R. Also included therein is a frame that is mounted on a rear surface at the rear of the seat system. The system also includes a plurality of tension members coupled to the frame that are otherwise coupled to the cable passing through the frame via the pulley. The grip is attached to the cord and held by the user.

As described above, due to the increase in the elderly sports population, there is an increasing demand for fitness equipment that the elderly can easily and effectively use. The present invention satisfies these needs as described below.

Summary of the invention

In accordance with a feature, the present invention discloses a fitness resistant cable assembly that engages a pulley assembly of a support structure and a cable lock bolt of an aluminum assembly of the support structure. The fitness resistance cable device includes an elastic fitness resistance cable. A cable anchor ring is securely attached to the first end of the elastic fitness cable. A grip is attached to the second end of the elastic fitness cable. In use, the elastic fitness cable is guided through a movable frame of the pulley assembly and is ultimately connected to the anchoring bolt of the anchor assembly of the support structure via a cable anchor ring. The fitness resistant cable device is particularly suitable for use with a fitness chair having a frame that houses a pulley assembly that defines a plurality of movable frames positioned at a desired location thereon. Preferably, four pulley assemblies are used - on opposite sides of the chair, two pulleys at the height of the shoulder and the other two pulleys at the height of the ankle. It is preferred to use two aluminum assemblies - each at the seat height and also on the opposite side of the chair.

The system of the invention is particularly suitable for use in the elderly. The invention is easy to use because, in the condition that the chair has been assembled, the user only has to pick up the desired cable and guide the cable to his fitness station, and connect the cable to start the exercise.

Folding chairs that can be stored or placed in many places, such as homes, hotels, restaurants, elderly communities, health clubs, rehabilitation centers. The user can pick up the cable, connect to the anchor assembly and move according to its weight and height.

The chair can be integrated into the 10,000 fitness system for several sports.

The use of the present invention has several advantages over the prior art. It allows the user to easily change the level of resistance and adjust the length of the resistance - all in one sitting position. The novel concept of the present invention provides a safe, low impact motion that is easy to use and that allows the user to feel more comfortable. The folding chair is equipped with a very convenient home fitness system. The chair allows the user to sit and exercise in a safe, comfortable sitting position.

When sitting, maintain stability in the arms, chest, shoulders, abdomen, back and feet. The anchor assembly ensures that the cable is maintained at the optimum angle for a variety of motions. This unique cable system allows for a wide range of upper and lower body movements and provides resistance without the use of heavy weights. When using a resistance chair and a resistance cable, the user can exercise safely, comfortably and fully functionally.

The resistance chair has a pair of forefoot, each of which is forwardly bent in an intermediate portion thereof to enhance the distribution of the desired stability stability. This weight distribution design (〝WDD〞) is safe and secure using the recommended balance bar fitness program An advantageous structure.

Simple description of the schema

1 is a perspective view of the fitness resistance cable device of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one of the fitness chairs of the present invention, which has two connected fitness resistance cable devices; and FIG. 3 is a movable machine with the support structure. An enlarged perspective view of one of the cable expansion anchors; a fourth perspective view of another collapsible fitness chair; and a fifth perspective view of a universal fitness system in accordance with the principles of the present invention; A perspective view of a universal fitness system without a pedal assembly; FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the fitness resistance cable device of the present invention, wherein a cable anchor ring is firmly connected to the first end of the elastic fitness resistance cable, And engaging a pulley assembly of a support structure for connecting to an aluminum assembly of the support structure; FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of the anchor assembly of the embodiment of FIG. 7, showing the anchor Figure 9 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a pulley assembly in accordance with the principles of the present invention; and Figure 10 is an enlarged perspective view of a fitness chair provided with a joint in the figure Four fitness resistance cables The chair includes a balance bar; FIG. 11 is a left side perspective view of the exercise chair of FIG. 10, wherein one user is using a lower fitness resistance cable device; and FIG. 12 is a ten thousand use according to the principles of the present invention. Fitness system A body map that uses the fitness cable device of Figure 7.

Detailed description of the invention

Referring now to the drawings and their drawings, FIG. 1 is a preferred embodiment of the exercise resistance device of the present invention, generally designated 10 . The fitness cable assembly 10 includes a first cable/anchor module 12 and a grip 14, and the additional cable/anchor modules 12', 12" are coupled to the first cable/anchor module 12. The cable/anchor module 12 Connect continuously to provide a desired length and resistance to the user.

Each cable/anchor module 12 includes an elastic fitness cable 16 that is coupled at one end to a cable expansion anchor 18. Each cable expansion anchor 18 is preferably in the shape of a mandrel and includes a shaft and two longitudinally spaced radially extending flanges 22.

Additional cable/anchor modules 12', 12", ... ¹²ⁿ are connected to provide the correct length of the user and resistance to the strength of the user. In general, the resistance is the material used for the cable. Thickness or number of steps. Preferably, different degrees of cable can be used in the present invention. They can be classified as, for example, mild, moderate, or severe resistance. Alternatively, they can be classified in pounds, i.e., mildly -5 to 15 Pounds, medium to 16 to 30 pounds, and heavy -31 to 45 pounds of resistance.

The elastic fitness cable 16 is preferably made of rubber; however, it can also be made of other suitable stretchable materials.

The cable expansion anchor 18 is preferably made of hard rubber; however, it can also be made of other elastic materials.

Referring now to Figure 2, the fitness cable device 10 has been coupled to a fitness chair 24. The chair 24 includes a frame 26 and a plurality of movable frames 28a-f and 30a-f. Each of the movable frames 28, 30 includes an elongated aperture 32, preferably in the shape of an L. Slender hole Positioned at the desired position on the chair frame 26 associated with the specified sport, the movable frame 28 is strategically placed on the resistance chair to allow for comfortable, ergonomic, and safe movement. The shaft 20 of the selected cable expansion anchor 18 is frictionally secured within a desired elongated aperture 32. The elongated aperture 32 is positioned in a direction opposite the applied tensile force for a specified motion. Although the resistance cable shown in Fig. 2 protrudes horizontally outward, this merely shows the features of the present invention clearly. The resistance cable is substantially looser than that shown in this figure. (This point also applies to the resistance in the drawing after Figure 2).

Different movements can be made on the movable frame 28:

A. Activities rack 28a, 30a:

i) abdomen stepping on the stomach - stomach - abdomen, tilting

Ii) triceps compression - arm - triceps, flexor wrist flexor, palm length

Iii) slanting press-chest--large pectoral muscle, latissimus dorsi

Iv) chest compression - chest - big breast muscle, latissimus dorsi

B. Activities rack 28b, 30b:

i) rapid chest movement - chest - big breast muscle, latissimus dorsi

C. Activities rack 28c, 30c:

i) oblique compression - chest - big breast muscle, latissimus dorsi

D. Activities rack 28d, 30d:

i) Triceps compression - arm - triceps, flexor wrist flexor, palm length

Ii) pressing on the head - shoulder - anterior deltoid, mid deltoid, triceps

E. Activities rack 28e, 30e:

i) Triceps compression - arm - triceps, flexor wrist flexor, palm length

Ii) pressing on the head - shoulder - anterior deltoid, mid deltoid, triceps

F. Activities rack 28f, 30f:

i) Arm bending - arm - biceps / forearm - finger extensor, tendon

Ii) vertical stroke - shoulder - anterior deltoid, mid deltoid

Iii) side lift - shoulder - anterior deltoid, mid deltoid

Iv) front lift - shoulder - anterior deltoid, mid deltoid

v) posterior triangle movement - dorsal-latissimus dorsi, great round muscle, posterior deltoid

Vi) neck strokes - back and neck - middle and lower trapezius, latissimus

Referring again to Figure 2, the upper portion of the supine bed preferably includes a balance bar portion 33. The balance bar section 33 provides the function of performing the following movements:

i) 蹲-legs--large glutes, sartorius muscle, femoral muscle, femoral muscle, rectus femoris

Ii) balance - body - spirit and muscle and body control

Iii) Pulling body - body - allowable range for stretching of various upper and lower muscle groups

Iv) Lifting the calf - the gastrocnemius muscle in the middle and the lateral part

Referring now to Figure 3, a cable expansion anchor 18 engages a movable frame 28 of the support structure. The cable expansion anchor 18 is securely secured within the movable frame 28 with friction to allow for minimal movement.

Referring now to Figure 4, the principles of the present invention are illustrated by a folding chair 34 which, in the unfolded condition, includes a plurality of movable frames 28, 30. The folding chairs 34 can be conveniently stored side by side, while the unfolded embodiment 24 is conveniently folded over each other.

Referring now to Figure 5, the principles of the present invention are illustrated in a ten thousand fitness system 36. The universal fitness system 36 includes a main frame 38 and a plurality of fitness members associated with the main frame. One of the members includes a support structure, That is, the fitness chair 40 having the movable frame 42. Other components of the universal fitness system 36 may include a stepper assembly 44, a handle assembly 46, a load cell 48, and a pedal rotation assembly 50. Several fitness devices can be attached to the frame 38, such as a swing machine or an elliptical exercise machine.

Referring now to Figure 6, an embodiment of another universal exercise machine 52 is shown. The universal exercise machine 52 is similar to the exercise machine of Fig. 5, however, the stepper assembly 44 is omitted. Expose the universal exercise device in this application in order to Gym ^TM.

Although the present invention has been described above with reference to a fitness cable device having a handle on one end, FIG. 6 shows another embodiment 54 in which the handle 56 is disposed on both ends of the fitness cable device 54.

Referring now to Figure 7, another embodiment of a fitness resistant cable device is shown, designated 60. In this embodiment, the fitness cable device 60 includes an elastic fitness cable, generally indicated at 62; a cable anchor ring, generally designated 64, coupled to the first end of the elastic fitness cable 62; And a grip, generally indicated at 66, attached to the second end of the elastic fitness cable 62. As described in the related description of the above embodiments, the elastic fitness cable 62 can be made of rubber or other suitable stretchable material. These fitness-resistant cable devices are sold on the market under the trademark Resistance Anchor Cable ^TH .

The cable anchor 64 includes a circular portion 68 and an integrally formed extension 70 extending from the circular portion 68. The extension 70 is securely coupled to the first end of the elastic fitness line 62. Although the cable anchor 64 has a circular cross section 68 in the drawings, other shapes may be used for the ring, as long as it can be suitably connected as described below. A plastic cover 72 is preferably positioned about the extension 70 and is springed One of the first ends of the sexual fitness cable 62 is in the vicinity of the extension 70. The plastic cover 72 can be color coded to define a selected degree of resistance. Grip 66 preferably includes a spring 74 and a D-shaped ring 76 connection.

Referring now to Figure 8, the anchor ring 64 of the fitness cable assembly 60 is coupled to an anchor assembly of a support structure 80, generally indicated at 78. The anchor assembly 78 represents a base that is securely coupled to the support structure 80 at a selected anchor assembly location, as will be described below.

A pair of spaced parallel support rails 84 extend from respective sides of the bottom 82 to serve as a guide for the elastic fitness cable 62. A cable lock bolt 86 extends from the bottom 82 to secure the cable anchor ring 64.

Referring now to Figure 10, the fitness cable device 60 is applied to a support structure that includes a chair, generally designated 88. In the fitness system generally designated 89 herein, the chair frame 90 of the chair 88 has a first anchor assembly 78 that is secured to the seat at approximately the seat height on the first side of the chair frame 90; A second anchor assembly 78' is secured to the chair at approximately the seat height on the second side of the chair frame 90. The support rail 84 faces a first pulley assembly generally indicated at 92 with an approximate shoulder height positioned on a first side of the chair frame 90.

Referring now to Figure 9, a cross-sectional view of the pulley assembly 92 is shown. The pulley assembly 92 includes a U-shaped bracket 94 that is secured to the seat frame 90. The U-shaped bracket 94 has a pair of arms 96 with respective U-shaped openings thereon. A pulley 98 has a pulley opening 100 extending through its first portion. The pulley 98 has a second portion on which is formed a movable frame opening 102 defining a movable frame that houses an elastic fitness cable 62. a pulley bolt 104 is slipped The wheel opening 100 and the U-shaped bracket opening 96 extend to secure the pulley 98 to the support structure 90.

Referring again to Fig. 10, it can be seen that the chair 88 includes a second pulley assembly 106 positioned about the ankle height on the first side of the chair frame 90, positioned about the shoulder height on the second side of the chair frame 90. A third pulley assembly 92' and a fourth pulley assembly 106' positioned on the second side of the chair frame 90 about the ankle height. When in use, the operator can connect the resistance cable in the desired direction. Each of the elastic fitness cables is guided through an associated movable frame of its associated pulley assembly and ultimately coupled to the anchor assembly's cable lock by its cable anchor ring.

As best shown in Figure 11, the fitness cable assemblies 60 on either side of the chair have a common anchor assembly 78.

Use the upper and lower pulleys to complete the various fitness programs described below:

A. Activities rack pulley 92, 92 ':

i) abdomen stepping on the stomach - stomach - abdomen, tilting

Ii) triceps compression - arm - triceps, flexor wrist flexor, palm length

Iii) slanting press-chest--large pectoral muscle, latissimus dorsi

Iv) chest compression - chest - big breast muscle, latissimus dorsi

v) rapid chest movement - chest - big breast muscle, latissimus dorsi

Vi) oblique compression - chest - big breast muscle, latissimus dorsi

Vii) triceps compression - arm - triceps, flexor wrist flexor, palm length

Viii) Press on the head - shoulder - anterior deltoid, mid deltoid, triceps

B. Low activity pulley rack 106, 106 ':

i) Arm bending - arm - biceps / forearm - finger extensor, tendon

Ii) vertical stroke - shoulder - anterior deltoid, mid deltoid

Iii) side lift - shoulder - anterior deltoid, mid deltoid

Iv) front lift - shoulder - anterior deltoid, mid deltoid

v) posterior triangle movement - dorsal-latissimus dorsi, great round muscle, posterior deltoid

Vi) neck strokes - back and neck - middle and lower trapezius, latissimus

Therefore, the movable frame is strategically placed on a resistance chair to allow for a comfortable, ergonomic, and safe exercise program.

The upper portion of the supine bed preferably includes a balance bar portion 108. The balance bar section 108 provides the function of performing the following movements:

i) 蹲-legs--large glutes, sartorius muscle, femoral muscle, femoral muscle, rectus femoris

Ii) balance - body - spirit and muscle and body control

Iii) Pulling body - body - allowable range for stretching of various upper and lower muscle groups

Iv) Lifting the calf - the gastrocnemius muscle in the middle and the lateral part

This chair 88 Fitness Resistance Chair ^TM trademark of Chang sold in the city.

A pedal 110 can be used with the exercise chair 88. The pedal 110 includes a flange 112 having an aperture 114 that engages the foot 116 of the chair 88. When positioned on the forefoot, the chair effectively locks the pedal 110 in place to prevent slippage and prevent potential hazards. The pedal 110 positions the user in an advantageous position to increase stability and balance. Pedal 110 trademark Health Step ^TM sold in the city of Chang.

When positioned on the rear foot 118, as indicated by the dashed line, the pedal 110 provides a stable recess for the lower leg to lift, squat, balance, and stretch.

A back support assembly 120 includes a back support portion 122 and a clip 124 for engaging the balance bar portion 108 of the chair frame 76. Support assembly 120 back to the trademark PostureProp ^TM Trademark sold in the city of Chang. The back support assembly 120 positions the user in front to give it an advantageous posture and is positioned on the chair 88. In this embodiment, the balance bar section 108 is part of the chair frame 90. As described above, the balance bar portion 108 is provided with the ability to perform several kinds of movements.

The forefoot of the chair frame 90 is each bent forward in its intermediate region to enhance the weight distribution for achieving the desired stability. This weight distribution design (〝WDD〞) uses a proposed balance bar exercise program to provide a stable and safe structural embodiment. The need for enhanced stability is important for fitness equipment used by the elderly. In general, older people may not have the balance of young people. In addition, they are more likely to be injured by wrestling.

Referring now to Figure 12, there is shown a ten thousand fitness system utilizing the principles of the present invention, generally designated 126. As with the embodiment of Figure 5, the system includes a main frame, generally designated 126, and a plurality of fitness members associated with the main frame. One of these components includes a support structure, i.e., a gym chair 128 having a movable frame at different locations. Other components of the fitness system 126 can include a handle assembly 130, a power gauge (i.e., handle) 132, and a slow bicycle assembly 134. A wide variety of exercise equipment can be coupled to the frame 114, such as a rowing machine, an elliptical machine 136, a stepper or the like, and several recreational sports concept devices such as golf or tennis swing intensifiers.

The movable frames 138, 138' are positioned on respective extensions 140, 142 of the back frame portion of the exercise chair 128. The anchor assembly 144 and its associated anchor assembly (not shown in this figure) on the other side of the chair are positioned on the seat bottom frame portion 146 of the chair. The movable frame 148, 148' is positioned at the bottom 150 of the exercise chair 128 on.

Obviously, many modifications and variations of the invention can be made in accordance with the teachings described above. Therefore, it is to be understood that the invention may be practiced otherwise than as disclosed. For example, although the present invention has been described above in connection with a fitness chair, there are actually other applications of these novel concepts using a flat support structure that is placed under the user lying down and not using their leg movements. This embodiment can be slid under the user and can allow the user to use the system in a position where he is lying down in a chair.

10‧‧‧ Fitness resistance cable device

12‧‧‧ cable/anchor module

12’‧‧• cable/anchor module

12"‧‧‧ cable/anchor module

14‧‧‧ grip

16‧‧‧Elastic fitness resistance

18‧‧‧ cable expansion anchor

20‧‧‧Axis

22‧‧‧Front

24‧‧‧ Fitness Chair

26‧‧‧ Chair frame

28‧‧‧Active rack

28a‧‧‧Active Rack

28b‧‧‧Active rack

28c‧‧‧Active rack

28d‧‧‧Active rack

28e‧‧‧Active rack

28f‧‧‧Active Rack

30‧‧‧Active rack

30a‧‧‧Active rack

30b‧‧‧Active rack

30c‧‧‧Active Rack

30d‧‧‧Activated rack

30e‧‧‧Active rack

30f‧‧‧Active Rack

32‧‧‧ elongated hole

33‧‧‧Balance area

34‧‧‧Folding chair

36‧‧‧ million fitness system

38‧‧‧ main framework

40‧‧‧ Fitness Chair

42‧‧‧Active rack

44‧‧‧Stepper assembly

46‧‧‧Handle assembly

48‧‧‧ dynamometer

50‧‧‧ pedal rotation assembly

52‧‧‧ million fitness machine

54‧‧‧Fitness resistance cable device

56‧‧‧Hands

60‧‧‧ Fitness resistance cable device

62‧‧‧ Fitness resistance

64‧‧‧ cable anchor ring

66‧‧‧ grip

68‧‧‧round part

70‧‧‧Extension

72‧‧‧ plastic cover

74‧‧‧ Spring

76‧‧‧D-shaped ring connection/chair frame

78‧‧‧ anchor assembly

78’‧‧‧ anchor assembly

80‧‧‧Support structure

82‧‧‧ bottom

84‧‧‧Support track

86‧‧‧Suggest lock

88‧‧‧ Chair

89‧‧‧ Fitness System

90‧‧‧ Chair frame

92‧‧‧ pulley assembly

92’‧‧‧ pulley assembly

94‧‧‧U-shaped bracket

96‧‧‧ pairs of arms

98‧‧‧ pulley

100‧‧‧ Pulley opening

102‧‧‧ slide opening

104‧‧‧Boft bolt

106‧‧‧ pulley assembly

106’‧‧‧ pulley assembly

108‧‧‧Balance area

110‧‧‧ pedal

112‧‧‧Front

114‧‧‧ hole

116‧‧‧ feet

118‧‧‧ hind feet

120‧‧‧Back support assembly

122‧‧‧ Back support

124‧‧‧clip

126‧‧‧ million fitness system

128‧‧‧ fitness chair

130‧‧‧Handle assembly

132‧‧‧ dynamometer

134‧‧‧ Slow bicycle assembly

136‧‧‧Oval machine

138‧‧‧Active rack

138’‧‧‧Active Rack

140‧‧‧Extension

142‧‧‧Extension

144‧‧‧ anchor assembly

146‧‧‧ seat bottom frame

148‧‧‧Active rack

148’‧‧‧Active Rack

150‧‧‧ bottom

1 is a perspective view of the fitness resistance cable device of the present invention; FIG. 2 is a perspective view of one of the fitness chairs of the present invention, which has two connected fitness resistance cable devices; and FIG. 3 is a movable machine with the support structure. An enlarged perspective view of one of the cable expansion anchors; a fourth perspective view of another collapsible fitness chair; and a fifth perspective view of a universal fitness system in accordance with the principles of the present invention; A perspective view of a universal fitness system without a pedal assembly; FIG. 7 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the fitness resistance cable device of the present invention, wherein a cable anchor ring is firmly connected to the first end of the elastic fitness resistance cable, And engaging a pulley assembly of a support structure for connecting to an aluminum assembly of the support structure; FIG. 8 is an enlarged perspective view of the anchor assembly of the embodiment of FIG. 7, showing the anchor The total composition is open and adjacent to the resistance cable; Figure 9 is a cross-sectional perspective view of a pulley assembly in accordance with the principles of the present invention; and Figure 10 is an enlarged perspective view of a fitness chair provided with four fitness resistance cables arranged in the figure, the chair Including a balance bar; FIG. 11 is a left side perspective view of the exercise chair of FIG. 10, wherein one user is using a lower fitness resistance cable device; and FIG. 12 is a ten thousand fitness system according to the principles of the present invention. A perspective view of the fitness cable device of Figure 7.

60‧‧‧ Fitness resistance cable device

78‧‧‧ anchor assembly

78’‧‧‧ anchor assembly

84‧‧‧Support track

86‧‧‧Suggest lock

88‧‧‧ Chair

89‧‧‧ Fitness System

90‧‧‧ Chair frame

92‧‧‧ pulley assembly

92’‧‧‧ pulley assembly

106‧‧‧ pulley assembly

108‧‧‧Balance area

110‧‧‧ pedal

112‧‧‧Front

114‧‧‧ hole

116‧‧‧ feet

118‧‧‧ hind feet

120‧‧‧Back support assembly

122‧‧‧ Back support

124‧‧‧clip

Claims (15)

A fitness system includes: a chair; a first pulley assembly that is securely attached to the chair at a first selected pulley position, the first pulley assembly having a first movable frame; An anchor assembly that is securely attached to the chair at a first selected anchor assembly, the first anchor assembly having a first cable lock; and a first fitness cable device comprising An elastic fitness cable; a cable anchor ring that is securely coupled to a first end of the elastic fitness cable, the cable anchor ring being constructed and configured to permit movement with the first cable lock a split joint; and a grip coupled to a second end of the elastic fitness cable, wherein the first anchor assembly includes: a base that is securely attached to the chair at the anchor assembly position; And a cable lock bolt extending from the base for fixing the cable anchor ring, wherein the elastic fitness cable is guided through the first movable frame of the first pulley assembly in use, and finally Removably attaching the cable anchor ring to the first anchor assembly of the chair Latch. For example, the fitness system of claim 1 of the patent scope, wherein the first pulley is total The utility model comprises: a U-shaped bracket fixed to the chair, the bracket having a pair of arms having respective U-shaped bracket openings therein; and a pulley having a pulley opening extending through the first portion thereof The pulley has a second portion having a movable frame opening formed therein to define the movable frame; and a pulley bolt extending through the pulley opening and through the U-shaped bracket An opening to secure the pulley to the chair. The fitness system of claim 1, wherein the first anchor assembly comprises: a pair of spaced parallel support rails extending from respective sides of the base and directed toward the first pulley assembly to Providing the first elastic resistance cable and guiding the path as one of the first elastic resistance cables. The fitness system of claim 1, wherein: the chair comprises a chair frame; the first anchor assembly is positioned at an approximately seat level on the first side of the chair frame; and the first pulley is The system is positioned at an approximately shoulder height level on the first side of the chair frame, the fitness system further comprising: a second pulley assembly positioned about the ankle height on the first side of the chair frame a second anchor assembly positioned at an approximately seat level on a second side of the chair frame; a third pulley assembly positioned about the shoulder height level on the second side of the chair frame; and a fourth pulley assembly positioned about the second side of the chair frame An ankle height level, wherein the first and second pulley assemblies are operatively associated with the first anchor assembly; and the third and fourth pulley assemblies are operatively associated with the second anchor assembly Union. The fitness system of claim 1, wherein the chair comprises a folding chair. The fitness system of claim 1, wherein the chair has a pair of forefoot and a pair of rear legs, the fitness system further comprising: a pedal comprising a plurality of configurations and configured to engage the forefoot and the hindfoot of the chair The interval is open. The fitness system of claim 1, wherein the chair has a seat back having an upper portion defining a balance bar portion, the fitness system further comprising: a back support assembly including a a back support portion and a clip attached to the back support assembly for engaging the balance bar portion, the back support assembly for positioning the user forward to provide the user with a beneficial posture and positioning for a reinforced fitness Range of motion. A universal gym fitness system comprising: a main frame; a plurality of fitness members associated with the main frame, at least one of the fitness members comprising: a first pulley assembly that is securely attached to the chair at a first selected pulley position, the first pulley assembly having a first movable frame; a first anchor assembly, a first selected anchor assembly position is securely attached to the chair, the first anchor assembly has a first cable lock bolt; and a first fitness resistance cable device comprising: an elastic fitness resistance cable; a cable anchor ring that is securely coupled to a first end of the resilient fitness cable, the cable anchor ring being constructed and configured to permit removable engagement with the first cable latch; and a grip attached to a second end of the elastic fitness cable, wherein the first anchor assembly includes: a base that is securely attached to the chair at the anchor assembly position; and a base from the base An extended cable lock bolt for securing the cable anchor ring, wherein the elastic fitness cable is guided through the first movable frame of the first pulley assembly during use and is ultimately movable via the cable anchor ring The cable latch is attached to the first anchor assembly of the chair. The universal gym fitness system of claim 8 wherein the chair includes a first pulley assembly and a second pulley assembly. A back frame portion of the chair, the first and second pulley assemblies are positioned at approximately shoulder heights on opposite sides of the exercise chair. The universal gym fitness system of claim 8 , wherein the chair comprises: a back frame portion for supporting the first pulley assembly and a second pulley assembly, the first and second The pulley assembly is positioned at an approximately shoulder height on opposite sides of the fitness chair; a leg portion for supporting a third and fourth pulley assembly, the third and fourth pulley assemblies are positioned An approximate ankle height on opposite sides of the exercise chair; the first anchor assembly and a second anchor assembly are positioned about the ankle level on opposite sides of a frame portion of the exercise chair. A fitness chair for a fitness system, the fitness system uses a form of fitness resistance cable device, the fitness resistance cable device includes an elastic fitness resistance cable; a stable connection to the elastic fitness resistance cable a cable anchoring ring at one end; and a grip connected to a second end of the elastic fitness cable, the fitness chair comprising: a chair frame; a first pulley assembly that is secured at a first selected pulley position Attached to the chair frame, the first pulley assembly has a first movable frame; and a first anchor assembly that is securely attached to the chair frame in a first selected anchor assembly position, The first anchor assembly has a first cable anchor, wherein the first anchor assembly comprises: a base that is securely attached to the chair at the anchor assembly position; and a cable lock bolt extending from the base for securing the cable anchor ring, wherein the elastic fitness cable is guided during use Passing the first movable frame of the first pulley assembly and ultimately removably attached to the first anchor assembly of the seat frame via the cable anchor ring; and wherein: The first anchor assembly is positioned on a first side of the chair frame at a seat level; and the first pulley assembly is positioned on the first side of the chair frame at a shoulder height level, the fitness system The method further includes: a second pulley assembly positioned on the first side of the chair frame about an ankle height level; a second anchor assembly positioned on a second side of the chair frame a third pulley assembly positioned about the shoulder height level on the second side of the chair frame; and a fourth pulley assembly positioned on the second side of the chair frame About an ankle height level, wherein: the first and second pulley assemblies are operationally associated with the first Associated cartridge; and such third and fourth pulley assembly operatively associated with the second anchor assembly. The fitness chair of claim 11, wherein the chair frame includes a pair of forefoot members, and each of the forefoot members is forwardly bent in an intermediate portion thereof to enhance weight distribution for optimizing stability. A fitness method includes the steps of: guiding a first fitness resistance device to a sliding frame attached to a first pulley assembly of a chair at a first selected pulley position, the first fitness resistance cable One type of device includes an elastic fitness cable; a cable anchor ring that is firmly connected to a first end of the elastic fitness cable, the cable ring is constructed and configured to allow the first cable to be locked a removable joint of the bolt; and a grip attached to a second end of the elastic fitness cable; guiding the first fitness cable device to be securely attached to the chair at a first selected anchor position a first anchor assembly having a first cable anchor, wherein the first anchor assembly includes: a base that is securely attached to the chair at the anchor assembly position; a cable lock bolt extending from the base for fixing the cable anchor ring, attaching a cable anchor ring of the first fitness resistance cable device to the first cable lock bolt; and using the grip to move and Stretch the first fitness resistance cable device for fitness. A fitness chair for a fitness system, one type of fitness system uses a form of fitness resistance cable device, the fitness resistance cable device includes one a first end connected to a fitness chair; a grip attached to a second end of the fitness cable, the fitness chair comprising: a chair frame; a first force guiding member, the chair A first selected position at the level of the shoulder height on the left side of the frame is securely attached to the chair frame; a second force guiding member on the right side of the chair frame at approximately the shoulder height level a second selected position is securely attached to the chair frame; a third force guiding member that is securely attached to the chair on a right side edge of the chair frame at a third selected position at an ankle height level a fourth force guiding member fixedly attached to the seat frame at a fourth selected position at an ankle height level on a left side of the chair frame; and a first end for connecting a resistance cable An element to a selected position on the frame of the chair, comprising a first anchor assembly securely attached to the chair at a first selected anchor assembly position, the first anchor assembly comprising: The anchor assembly is securely attached to the chair a base; and a cable latch extending from the base for securing a cable anchor ring, wherein the first, second, third and fourth force guiding elements are provided at the shoulder and ankle height level Repeatedly exerting a force by a user Guided for the optional fitness of a resistance cable. A fitness system comprising: a fitness chair comprising: a chair frame; a first force guiding member secured to a first selected position at a level of the shoulder height at a left side of the chair frame to a first selected position a second force guiding member fixedly attached to the seat frame at a second selected position on the right side of the seat frame at a level of the shoulder height; a third force guiding member a third selected position on the right side of the chair frame about the height of the ankle height is firmly attached to the seat frame; a fourth force guiding member on the left side of the seat frame at about one of the level of the ankle height a fourth selected position is securely attached to the chair frame; and an element for connecting a first end of the tamper resistant cable to a selected position on the chair frame, the cradle comprising the first selected anchor assembly in a stable position Attached to the first anchor assembly of the chair, the first anchor assembly includes: a base that is securely attached to the chair at the anchor assembly position; and a cable lock extending from the base a bolt for fixing a cable anchor ring, Wherein the first, second, third and fourth force guiding elements provide a reorientation of a user's applied force at the level of the shoulder and the ankle height for selective fitness using a resistance cable; and a fitness resistance cable The device comprises: a fitness resistance cable having a first end connectable to the fitness chair; a grip connected to a second end of the fitness resistance cable; and a first firmly attached to the elastic fitness resistance cable A cable anchor ring at one end that is constructed and configured to permit removable engagement with the cable latch.