US20030092539A1 - Multi-function exercise machine - Google Patents

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US20030092539A1
US20030092539A1 US10/010,173 US1017301A US2003092539A1 US 20030092539 A1 US20030092539 A1 US 20030092539A1 US 1017301 A US1017301 A US 1017301A US 2003092539 A1 US2003092539 A1 US 2003092539A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B23/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body
    • A63B23/035—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for particular parts of the body for limbs, i.e. upper or lower limbs, e.g. simultaneously
    • A63B23/03516—For both arms together or both legs together; Aspects related to the co-ordination between right and left side limbs of a user
    • A63B23/03533—With separate means driven by each limb, i.e. performing different movements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/04—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters attached to static foundation, e.g. a user
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
    • A63B21/045—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters having torsion or bending or flexion element
    • A63B21/0455—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters having torsion or bending or flexion element having torsion element around its longitudinal axis

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  • the present invention relates to a multi-function exercise machine, and more particularly to a multi-function exercise machine that has a simple structure to make the exercise machine cheap and easily stored.
  • multi-function exercise machines To avoid purchasing so many exercise machines, multi-function exercise machines have been developed. However, the multi-function exercise machines are generally expensive and require a dedicated space because of their complex structure so multi-function exercise machines cannot be by many consumers and are of interest only to high-end manufacturers.
  • the present invention is provided to significantly mitigate or obviate the aforementioned problems.
  • the objective of the invention is to provide a multi-function exercise machine that has a simple structure to reduce occupied space and decrease the manufacturing cost.
  • FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of a multi-function exercise machine in accordance with the present invention
  • FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the multi-function exercise machine in FIG. 1;
  • FIG. 3 is an enlarged side plan view in partial section of the multi-function exercise machine along line 3 - 3 in FIG. 2;
  • FIG. 4 is an operational top plan view of the multi-function exercise machine in FIG. 2 used to perform a first type of exercise
  • FIG. 5 is an operational top plan view of the multi-function exercise machine in FIG. 2 used to perform a second type of exercise
  • FIG. 6 is an operational top plan view of the multi-function exercise machine in FIG. 2 used to perform a third type of exercise
  • FIG. 7 is an operational top plan view of the multi-function exercise machine used to perform a fourth type of exercise
  • FIG. 8 is an operational top view of the multi-function exercise machine used to perform a fifth type of exercise.
  • FIG. 9 is an operational top view of the multi-function exercise machine in FIG. 2 used to perform a sixth type of exercise.
  • a multi-function exercise machine is composed of a pair of swing arms ( 10 ), a first base ( 20 ), an extension rod ( 30 ), a second base ( 40 ), and a housing ( 50 ).
  • the pair of parallel swing arms ( 10 ) has a first end and a second end (free end).
  • the first end of each swing arm ( 10 ) is pivotally mounted on a top face of the first base ( 20 ).
  • Each swing arm ( 10 ) has a tube ( 11 ) attached to the first end and perpendicular to the swing arm ( 10 ).
  • a grip ( 13 ) is attached to the second end of each swing arm ( 10 ).
  • Two reversing elements such as springs ( 15 ) are mounted around the tube ( 11 ) between the first base ( 20 ) and the swing arm ( 10 ).
  • each spring is firmly attached to the first base ( 20 ) and a second end is firmly attached to the corresponding swing arm ( 10 ) to provide a recovery force to the swing arm ( 10 ). Additionally, each swing arm ( 10 ) has a wheel ( 17 ) attached to the second end to roll on the ground and disperse the weight applied to the swing arm ( 10 ) from the pivotal first end.
  • the first base ( 20 ) has two pivot pins ( 21 ) projecting from the top face of the first base ( 20 ) around which the corresponding tubes ( 11 ) on the swing arm ( 10 ) are mounted.
  • a stop bar ( 23 ) is mounted on and protrudes up from opposite end faces of the first base ( 20 ) to restrict the extent to which the swing arm ( 10 ) can move.
  • the extension rod ( 30 ) comprises an outer tube ( 31 ) and an inner tube ( 33 ) movably received inside the outer tube ( 31 ).
  • the extension rod ( 30 ) is attached to a side face of the first base ( 20 ) and extends toward the second base ( 40 ) parallel to the swing arms ( 10 ).
  • a screw knob ( 311 ) is rotatably mounted on the outer tube ( 31 ) and has a threaded rod ( 313 ) secured on a bottom face of the screw knob ( 311 ) to penetrate into the outer tube ( 31 ).
  • the inner tube ( 33 ) is partially received inside the outer tube ( 31 ) and has multiple screw holes ( 331 ) defined in the inner tube ( 33 ) to correspond to the threaded rod ( 313 ).
  • the length of the extension rod ( 30 ) is adjustable.
  • the threaded rod ( 313 ) is screwed into the outer tube ( 31 ) and the free end of the threaded rod ( 313 ) abuts against the inner tube ( 33 ) so as to secure the inner tube ( 33 ) relative to the outer tube ( 31 ).
  • a through hole ( 333 ) is defined near the free end of the inner tube ( 33 ) of the extension rod ( 30 ).
  • the second base ( 40 ) is rectangular and has a first port ( 41 ) defined in a side face facing the first base ( 10 ) and a second port ( 43 ) defined in a top face of the second base ( 40 ). Both ports ( 41 , 43 ) are adapted to receive the free end of the inner tube ( 33 ).
  • a first pin hole ( 411 ) is defined in the top face of the second base ( 40 ) and communicates with the first port ( 41 ). The first pin hole ( 411 ) corresponds to the through hole ( 333 ) in the extension rod ( 30 ).
  • a locking pin ( 45 ) penetrates the first pin hole ( 411 ) and the through hole ( 333 ) to lock the extension rod ( 30 ) to the second base ( 40 ).
  • a deep slot ( 47 ) is defined in the top face of the second base ( 40 ) near the second port ( 43 ) and adapted to allow the locking pin ( 45 ) to be inserted into a through hole ( 471 ) defined in a side-wall of the slot ( 47 ) and communicating the second port ( 43 ).
  • the locking pin ( 45 ) is able to be embedded inside the slot ( 47 ) and inserted into the second pin hole ( 471 ) and the through hole ( 333 ) of the inner tube ( 33 ) to securely attach the extension rod ( 30 ) to the second base ( 40 ).
  • the housing ( 50 ) is mounted on the first base ( 10 ) and has two L-shaped slots ( 51 ) defined in a side facing the second base ( 40 ) to movably receive the pair of swing arms ( 10 ).
  • a counter ( 53 ) is mounted in the housing ( 50 ) and is electrically connected to a sensor (not show) inside the swing arms ( 10 ) to count the number of times swing arms ( 10 ) are pushed or pulled.
  • a first exercise that can be used with the multi-function exercise machine uses the extension rod ( 30 ) installed in the first port ( 41 ) and firmly attached to the second base ( 40 ). Then, a user kneels on the second base ( 40 ) and holds the swing arms ( 10 ) with two hands in a first position. Hereafter, the user pushes the swing arms ( 10 ) outwardly along an arc to a second position, and then the spring ( 15 ) automatically returns the swing arms ( 10 ) to the first position. The user repeats the foregoing sequence to stretch the body and exercise the arms and waist using this exercise.
  • a second exercise for use with the multi-function exercise machine uses the exercise machine in the same configuration used with the first exercise.
  • the user holds only one swing arm ( 10 ) with two hands and then repeatedly pushes the swing arm ( 10 ) outwardly to exercise the side waist.
  • a third exercise for use with the multi-function exercise machine uses the exercise machine in the same configuration used with the first exercise.
  • the user repeatedly pushes the swing arms ( 10 ) with his or her feet to exercise the legs.
  • a fourth exercise for use with the multi-function exercise machine the extension rod ( 30 ) installed vertically in the second port ( 43 ) and firmly attached to the second base ( 40 ). Then, a user sits on the second base ( 40 ) and holds the swing arms ( 10 ) with two hands in the first position. The user pushes up and lifts the swing arms ( 10 ) to the second position repeatedly to exercise the arms.
  • a fifth exercise for use with the multi-function exercise machine uses the exercise machine in the same configuration used with the fourth exercise except the extension rod ( 30 ) is adjusted to a relatively long length. In this configuration, when the user lifts the swing arms ( 10 ) repeatedly, back muscles of the user are exercised.
  • a sixth exercis for use with the multi-function exercise machine uses the exercise machine in the same configuration used with the first exercise.
  • the first base ( 20 ) is placed against the abdomen of the user. Then the user holds the grips ( 13 ) and pulls the swing arms ( 10 ) inwardly from the first position to the second position.
  • the first base ( 20 ) presses against the abdomen and exercises the muscles of abdomen.

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