US20100190612A1

US20100190612A1 - Exercising Device

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Publication number: US20100190612A1
Application number: US12/692,881
Authority: US
Inventors: Sidney Cook
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2009-01-23
Filing date: 2010-01-25
Publication date: 2010-07-29

Abstract

One embodiment of an exercising device may include a pair of base members adapted to be placed on a surface in a spaced apart relation to each other. The exercising device may also include a pair of side bars. Each side bar of the pair of side bars is vertically supported by respective base member of the pair of base members. Further, the exercising device may include a cross-bar horizontally supported by the pair of side bars at a distance away from the pair of base members to configure an assembled state of the exercising device. The assembled state of the exercising device may facilitate in performing multiple exercises. The pair of base members may be adapted to removably engage with each other and to receive the pair of side bars and the cross-bar to configure a folded state of the exercising device.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 61/146,809 filed on Jan. 23, 2009, the disclosure of which is incorporated by reference.

FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE

The present disclosure generally relates to exercising devices, and, more particularly to an exercising device which may be conveniently assembled to perform multiple exercises.

BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE

In today's fitness conscious world, individuals exercise on a routine basis to stay fit and healthy. For example, the individuals may perform various exercises, such as sit-ups, push-ups, jogging, and weight-lifting, to stay fit and healthy.
Further, with growing craze of power sports, many individuals like to work out with punching bags, speed bags, and pull-up bars. However, the individuals may hesitate to install such exercising accessories in their homes. One reason for hesitation may be that the installation of such exercising accessories may require drilling into a ceiling or walls of their homes. Further, once the exercising accessories are installed they become immovable and consume substantial space in the homes. Therefore, most of the individuals prefer to use the exercising accessories at gyms. This may not always be convenient because the individuals may only use the exercising accessories when the gym is open. Further, those individuals who often travel for work or pleasure may also be limited to working out only with the exercising accessories available at the gym.

SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE

One embodiment of an exercising device may include a pair of base members adapted to be placed on a surface in a spaced apart relation to each other. The exercising device may also include a pair of side bars. Each side bar of the pair of side bars is vertically supported by respective base member of the pair of base members. Further, the exercising device may include a cross-bar horizontally supported by the pair of side bars at a distance away from the pair of base members, to configure an assembled state of the exercising device. The assembled state of the exercising device may facilitate in performing multiple exercises. The pair of base members may be adapted to removably engage with each other. Moreover, the pair of base members may be adapted to receive the pair of side bars and the cross-bar to configure a folded state of the exercising device.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The advantages and features of the present disclosure will become better understood with reference to the following detailed description and claims taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawing, in which:

FIG. 1 is an exploded perspective view of one embodiment of an exercising device;

FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the exercising device of FIG. 1 in an assembled state;

FIGS. 3-5 are various ways in which the exercising device of FIG. 2 may be utilized for performing multiple exercises; and

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of the exercising device of FIG. 1 in a folded state.

Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the description of several views of the drawings.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DISCLOSURE

The exemplary embodiments described herein are detailed for illustrative purposes, but are subject to many variations in structure and design. It should be emphasized, therefore, that the present disclosure is not limited to a particular exercising device as shown and described. It is understood that various omissions and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstances may suggest or render expedient, but these are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims of the present disclosure. Also, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purpose of description and should not be regarded as limiting.
The terms, “first,” “second,” and the like, herein do not denote any order, elevation or importance, but rather are used to distinguish one element with another. Further, the terms “a” and “an” herein do not denote a limitation of quantity, but rather denote the presence of at least one of the referenced item.
The present disclosure may provide an exercising device which may be conveniently assembled to perform multiple exercises. Specifically, the exercising device may be used for performing pull-ups and may be utilized to workout with punching bags and speed bags. Further, the exercising device of the present disclosure may be easily foldable to be conveniently carried by a user from one place to another.
Referring to FIG. 1, one embodiment of an exercising device 10 may include a pair of base members 100 and 200 adapted to be placed on a surface, such as floor, in a spaced apart relation to each other.
The base member 100 may include abase plate 102 which may be placed on a surface, such as a floor. In the present embodiment, the base plate 102 may have a rectangular shape; however the base plate 102 may have a circular, an oval or any other polygonal shape. The base member 100 may also include a pair of side plates 104 and 106. The pair of side plates 104 and 106 may extend vertically from opposite edges 108 and 110, respectively, of the base plate 102. Specifically, the pair of side plates 104 and 106 may extend from intermediate portions 112 and 114, respectively, of the opposite edges 108 and 110. In the present embodiment, the pair of side plates 104 and 106 may have a trapezium shape; however the pair of side plates 104 and 106 may have a circular, an oval or any other polygonal shape.
The base member 100 further includes a pair of cross plates 116 and 118 extending between the pair of side plates 104 and 106. The pair of cross plates 116 and 118 is spaced apart from the base plate 102 for configuring a hollow space 120 between the base plate 102 and the pair of cross plates 116 and 118. The base member 100 may also include a pair of base holes 122 and 124. Specifically, the base holes 122 and 124 may be carried by the pair of side plates 104 and 106. Further, the base member 100 may also include a base pin 126 adapted to be received by the pair of base holes 122 and 124. The base pin 126 may be a nut and bolt arrangement or may be a heavy duty pin.
It should be understood that structural configuration and functionality of the base member 200 corresponds to and is equivalent or substantially equivalent to the base member 100. Accordingly, description of the base member 200 is avoided for the sake of brevity. Further, the exercising device 10 may include a storage bag or storage member 128 adapted to be carried by or stored within ft either base member of the pair of base members 100 and 200. More specifically, in the present embodiment, the storage bag 128 may be carried by the base member 100, attached to the base member 100 with Velcro, for example.
The exercising device 10 may also include a pair of side bars 300 and 400 adapted to be vertically supported by the pair of base members 100, 200 respectively.
The side bar 300 may include a lower bar member 310. In the present embodiment the lower bar member 310 may be of a hollow cylindrical structure. However, the lower bar member 310 may be of a hollow elongated oval or a polygonal structure. The lower bar member 310 may include a plurality of bar holes 312, 314 and 316 and a first bar pin 318 adapted to be received by one of the bar holes 314 and 316. However, it should be understood that the number of bar holes, such as the bar holes 314 and 316, provided in the lower bar member 310 should not be considered as a limitation to the present disclosure. The first bar pin 318 may be a nut and bolt arrangement or may be a heavy duty pin. Moreover, the lower bar member 310 may include a support hook 320. The function of the support hook 320 will be explained later in the detailed description section.
The lower bar member 310 may be carried by the pair of side plates 104 and 106 of the base member 100. Specifically, a bottom portion of the lower bar member 310 may be positioned between the pair of side plates 104 and 106, and between the pair of cross plates 116 and 118, such that, the pair of base holes 122 and 124 may align with the bar hole 312. Thereafter, the first bar pin 318 may be received through the aligned bar holes 122, 124 and 312 for vertically supporting the lower bar member 310 on the base member 100. Further, the pair of cross plates 116 and 118 may restrict a pivotal movement of the lower bar members 310 about the pair of side plates 104 and 106.
The side bar 300 may also include an intermediate bar member 330 telescopically associated with the lower bar member 310. In the present embodiment the intermediate bar member 330 may be of a hollow cylindrical structure similar to the lower bar member 310. However, the intermediate bar member 330 may be of other shapes conforming to the shape of the lower bar member 310. Further, in the present embodiment, the intermediate bar member 330 may be diametrically smaller as compare to the lower bar member 310. This may ensure the telescopic association between the lower bar member 310 and the intermediate bar member 330. Further, the intermediate bar member 330 may include a plurality of bar holes 332, 334 and 336, and a second bar pin 338 adapted to be received by one of the bar holes 334 and 336. However, it should be understood that the number of bar holes, such as the bar holes 334 and 336, in the intermediate bar member 330 should not be considered as a limitation to the present disclosure. Further, the second bar pin 338 may be a nut and bolt arrangement or may be a heavy duty pin.
As mentioned herein, the intermediate bar member 330 may be telescopically associated with the lower bar member 310. Specifically, a bottom portion of the intermediate bar member 330 may be received by atop portion of the lower bar member 310, such that, the bar hole 316 may align with the bar hole 332. Thereafter, the first bar pin 318 may be received through the bar holes 316 and 322 for telescopically associating the intermediate bar member 330 with the lower bar member 310. Further, by altering the position of the first bar pin 318 with respect to the bar holes of the intermediate bar member 330 and the bar holes of the lower bar member 310, an overall length of the side bar 300 may be altered.
The side bar 300 may also include an upper bar member 340 telescopically associated with the intermediate bar member 330. In the present embodiment, the upper bar member 340 may be of a hollow cylindrical structure similar to the intermediate bar member 330. However, the upper bar member 340 may have other shapes conforming to the shape of the intermediate bar member 330. Further, in the present embodiment, the upper bar member 340 may be diametrically smaller as compare to the intermediate bar member 330. This may ensure a possible fitting between the intermediate bar member 330 and the upper bar member 340. The upper bar member 340 may include a plurality of bar holes 342, 344 and 346. However, it should be understood that the number of bar holes provided in the upper bar member 340 should not be considered as a limitation to the present disclosure.
Further, as mentioned herein, the upper bar member 340 may be telescopically associated with the intermediate bar member 330. Specifically, a bottom portion of the upper bar member 340 may be received by atop portion of the intermediate bar member 330, such that, the bar hole 342 may align with the bar hole 336. Thereafter, the second bar pin 338 may be received through the aligned bar holes 336 and 342 for telescopically associating the upper bar member 340 and the intermediate bar member 330. Further, by altering the position of the second bar pin 338 with respect to the bar holes of the upper bar member 340 and the bar holes of the intermediate bar member 330, the overall length of the side bar 300 may be altered.
The side bar 300 may also include a bar head 350, which may be carried by a top portion of the upper bar member 340. In the present embodiment, the bar head 350 may be a cubical structure, however the bar head 350 may be of a solid elongated oval, a circular, or a polygonal structure. The bar head 350 may include a through slot 352 carried by an upper portion of the bar head 350. The bar head 350 may also include a support tab 354 extending from a longitudinal surface 356 of the bar head 350 and positioned below the through slot 352. The support tab 354 may also include an aperture 358.
It should be understood that, the structural configuration and functionality of the side bar 400 corresponds to and is equivalent or substantially equivalent to the side bar 300. Accordingly, description of the side bar 400 is avoided for the sake of brevity.
The exercising device 10 may also include a cross-bar 500, which may be horizontally supported by the pair of side bars 300 and 400 at a distance spaced away from the pair of base members 100 and 200. In the present embodiment, the cross-bar 500 may be of a solid elongated rectangular structure; however the cross-bar may also be of a solid elongated circular, an oval, or a polygonal structure. The cross-bar 500 may include a plurality of holes carried 508, 510, 512, 514 and 516 by end portions 502 and 504, and a middle portion 506 of the cross-bar 500. Specifically, the end portion 502 may include the pair of holes 508 and 510. Similarly, the end portion 504 may include the pair of holes 512 and 514. Further, the middle portion 506 may include a hole 516. The cross-bar 500 may also include a plurality of pins 520, 522, 524 and 526 adapted to be received by the holes 508, 510, 512 and 514, respectively.
As explained herein, the cross-bar 500 may be horizontally supported by the pair of side bars 300 and 400, for configuring an assembled state of the exercising device 10 (as shown in FIG. 2). Specifically, the end portion 502 of the cross-bar 500 may be received by the through slot 352 of the bar head 350, such that, the hole 510 of the cross-bar 500 may align with the aperture 358 of the support tab 354, and with the hole 508 of the cross-bar 500 lying outside the through slot 352, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2. Thereafter, the pins 520 and 522 may be received by the holes 508 and 510, respectively, for securing the end portion 502 of the cross-bar 500 to the side bar 300. It should be understood that the end portion 504 of cross-bar 500 may be secured to the side bar 400, in a manner similar to that used to secure the end portion 502 of the cross-bar 500 to the side bar 300.
The exercising device 10 may also include a bar plate 600 which may be mounted on the middle portion 506 of the cross-bar 500. In the present embodiment, the bar plate 600 may be mounted on the middle portion 506 by hinges 602 and 604. The bar plate 600 may include a pair of cutouts 606 and 608 carried by end portions of the bar plate 600, and a hole 610 formed within a central portion of the bar plate 600. The exercising device 10 may also include a loop screw 612 for rigidly mounting the bar plate 600 on the cross-bar 500. Specifically, the loop screw 612 may be received by the holes 516 and 610 for rigidly mounting the bar plate 600 on the cross-bar 500.
Referring again to FIG. 2, the exercising device 10 may be shown in the assembled state. The exercising device 10 of the present disclosure may facilitate in performing multiple exercises in the assembled state. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3 the exercising device 10 may facilitate in performing pull-ups. For example, an individual 1000 may hold the cross-bar 500 and may pull his body upwards until the chin of the individual 1000 goes above the cross-bar 500. Further, while doing the pull-ups, the individual 1000 may grip the pair of cutouts 606 and 608 (shown in FIG. 1) for having a better grip on the cross-bar 500.
Further, referring to FIG. 4, the exercising device 10 of the present invention may facilitate a workout with a punching bag 1100. The punching bag 1100 may be supported by the loop screw 612, secured to the middle portion 506 of the cross-bar 500. Moreover, the punching bag 1100 may be secured to the pair of side bars 300 and 400 using a tying member 1200, such as an elastic rope. Specifically, the tying member 1200 may be tied to a lower portion of the punching bag 1100 and thereafter the tying member 1200 may be secured to support hooks, such as the support hook 320, carried by lower bar members of the pair of side bars 300 and 400. The use of the tying member 1200 may enable in restricting a movement of the punching bag 1100.
Moreover, referring to FIG. 5, the exercising device 10 of the present invention may facilitate a workout with a speed bag 1300. The speed bag 1300 may include a plate member 1310 and a punching member 1320 carried by the plate member 1310. The plate member 1310 may be secured to the bar plate 600, mounted on the cross-bar 500. Specifically, the plate member 1310 of the speed bag 1300 may include a pair of brackets 1332 and 1334 adapted to be received by the pair of cutouts 606 and 608 of the bar plate 600 for supporting the speed bag 1300 onto the cross-bar 500. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the cross-bar 500 may be rotated such that the bar plate 600 may be positioned below cross-bar 500. Therefore, the pair of brackets 1332 and 1334 may be received by the pair of cutouts 606 and 608 for supporting the speed bag 1300, thereby allowing the individual 1000 to workout with the speed bag 1300.
Once, the individual 1000 is done with exercising, the exercising device 10 may be folded (as shown in FIG. 6) for storage. For folding the exercising device 10, firstly the individual 1000 may remove the punching bag 1100 or the speed bag 1300 from the cross-bar 500. Thereafter, the individual 1000 may remove the cross-bar 500 from the pair of side bars 300 and 400. Further, the individual 1000 may remove the pair of side bars 300 and 400 from the pair of base members 100 and 200.
After removing the pair of side bars 300 and 400 from the pair of base members 100 and 200, the pair of base members 100 and 200 may be secured to each other as shown in FIG. 6. Specifically, the base member 200 may be placed on top of the base member 100 in nested relationship thereto, such that, the pair of side plates of the base member 200 may be supported by the pair of cross plates 116 and 118 (refer FIG. 1) of the base member 100. Further, the pair of base holes 122 and 124 carried by the pair of side plates 104 and 106 may be aligned with a pair of base holes of the pair of side plates of the base member 200. Thereafter, a pin, such as the base pin 126, may be received by aligned base holes for removably securing the pair of base members 100 and 200. Finally, the pair of side bars 300 and 400 may be disassembled, and the cross-bar 500 may be inserted though hollow spaces of the pair of base members 100 and 200. Specifically, as shown in. FIG. 6, the cross-bar 500 and the side bar 300 may be received by the hollow space 120 of the base member 100, and the side bar 400 may be received by the hollow space of the base member 200. Further, the storage bag 128 may be used for storing pins and the tying member 1200 therein in the folded state of the exercising device 10.
Further, in the compact or folded state of the exercising device 10, the individual 1000 may conveniently carry the exercising device 10 from one place to another place. Specifically, the exercising device 10 may include a handle member carried by one of a base plate of the pair of base members 100 and 200. In the present embodiment, a handle member 700 may be carried by a base plate of the base member 200, as shown in FIG. 6. The individual 1000 may use the handle member 700 for lifting the exercising device 10, thereby conveniently carrying the exercising device 10 from one place to another place.
Based on the foregoing description of the present disclosure, an exercising device, such as the exercising device 10, may be conveniently assembled to perform multiple exercises. The exercising device of the present disclosure may be made of alloy steel, of a polymeric material, or any other durable material. Further, the exercising device may be adjustable in height, thereby permitting individuals of different heights to conveniently use the exercising device. Moreover, the exercising device may be conveniently carried by an individual, who may often travel for work or pleasure, for doing exercise.
The foregoing descriptions of specific embodiments of the present disclosure have been presented for purposes of illustration and description. They are not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the present disclosure to the precise forms disclosed, and many modifications and variations are certainly possible in light of the above teachings. The embodiments were chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the present disclosure and its practical application, to thereby enable others skilled in the art to best utilize the present disclosure and various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. It is understood that various omission and substitutions of equivalents are contemplated as circumstance may suggest or render expedient, but such are intended to cover the application or implementation without departing from the spirit or scope of the claims appended hereto.

Claims

1. An exercising device comprising:

a pair of base members adapted to be placed on a surface in a spaced apart relation to each other;

a pair of side bars, each side bar of the pair of side bars vertically supported by a respective base member of the pair of base members; and

a cross-bar horizontally supported by the pair of side bars at a distance away from the pair of base members to configure an assembled state of the exercising device,

wherein the pair of base members is adapted to removably engage with each other, and receive the pair of side bars and the cross-bar to configure a compact state of the exercising device.

2. The exercising device of claim 1, wherein each base member of the pair of base members comprises

a base plate adapted to be placed on the surface,

a pair of side plates extending vertically from intermediate portions of opposite edges of the base plate, and

a pair of cross plates extending between the pair of side plates,

wherein the pair of cross plates is spaced apart from the base plate for configuring a hollow space between the base plate and the pair of cross plates, and

wherein the hollow space is adapted to receive at least a side bar of the pair of side bars and the cross-bar therethrough in the compact state of the device.

3. The exercising device of claim 2, wherein each side bar of the pair of side bars comprises

a lower bar member adapted to be carried by the pair of side plates,

an intermediate bar member telescopically associated with the lower bar member,

an upper bar member telescopically associated with the intermediate bar member, and

a bar head carried by the upper bar member, the bar head adapted to support an end portion of the cross-bar.

4. The exercising device of claim 1, further comprising a bar plate mounted on the cross-bar.

5. The exercising device of claim 4, wherein the bar plate is mounted on the cross-bar by hinges.

6. The exercising device of claim 4, wherein the bar plate comprises a pair of cutouts, the pair of cutouts adapted to receive fingers of an individual for pull-ups in the assembled state of the exercising device.

7. The exercising device of claim 4, further comprising a loop screw rigidly securing the bar plate with the cross-bar.

8. The exercising device of claim 7, wherein the loop screw is capable of supporting a punching bag for allowing an individual to workout with the punching bag.

9. The exercising device of claim 8, further comprising

a pair of support hooks carried by respective lower bar member of the pair of side bar members, and

a tying member capable of tying the punching bag to the pair of support hooks.

10. The exercising device of claim 4, wherein the bar plate is adapted to support a speed bag for allowing an individual to workout with the speed bag.

11. The exercising device of claim 2, further comprising a handle member carried by one of a base plate of the pair of base members, the handle member enables an individual to carry the exercising device in the folded state.

12. The exercising device of claim 2, further comprising a storage bag carried by a side plate of the pair of side plates.