US20140024504A1 - Exercise weights and barbells therefor - Google Patents
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- the present disclosure relates to exercise equipment, and more particularly to exercise weights and to barbells on which exercise weights may be removably mounted.
- Resistance training is a popular form of exercise, whether for aesthetic improvement by increasing muscle size and/or tone or as part of a regime directed at overall health and wellness.
- Barbells with weights are a common type of exercise equipment.
- a barbell will take the form of an elongate shaft with flanges disposed inwardly of each end.
- Weight plates which are typically disc-shaped or hexagon-shaped, are placed on each end of the barbell by aligning a central mounting aperture in the weight plate with the end of the barbell and sliding the weight plate along the end of the barbell until the weight plate abuts the flange or the innermost weight on that side of the barbell. This enables the weight of the barbell to be varied according to the exercise being performed and the capability of the person performing the exercise.
- an individual may perform an exercise using one or more weight plates, without using a barbell.
- an exercise known as a “front raise” or “front deltoid raise” may be performed by a user gripping the edges of a disc-shaped weight plate and raising his or her arms in front of the body.
- some disc-shaped weight plates include grip apertures adjacent the edges of the weight plate.
- U.S. Pat. No. D572320 to Davies teaches a disc-shaped weight plate with equally spaced grip apertures disposed adjacent the edge of the weight plate.
- An exercise weight comprises a plate having a width, a length and a thickness.
- the length is substantially greater than the width and the width is substantially greater than the thickness.
- the plate has opposed longitudinal edges defined by the length and opposed longitudinal ends having end edges.
- the plate has at least one pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures defined through the plate adjacent respective ones of the opposed longitudinal edges thereof, with each lengthwise grip aperture cooperating with its respective longitudinal edge to form a lengthwise handgrip, and at least one pair of opposed end grip apertures defined through the plate adjacent respective ones of the end edges thereof, with each end grip aperture cooperating with its respective end edge to form an end handgrip.
- the exercise weight may further comprise at least one mounting aperture defined through the plate for mounting the weight on a barbell and disposed inwardly of the lengthwise grip apertures and the end grip apertures.
- the at least one mounting aperture preferably comprises at least one pair of opposed mounting apertures.
- the opposed lengthwise grip apertures may consist of a single pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures and the opposed end grip apertures may consist of a single pair of opposed end grip apertures.
- the length of the plate is at least double the width of the plate.
- the plate has a generally rectangular parallelepipedic shape, and may have rounded corners.
- the longitudinal edges and end edges may be linear, of convex curvature or of concave curvature in any suitable combination.
- a barbell which may be used in association with the above-described exercise weights, comprises a main support portion for receiving exercise weights, a pair of opposed first lifting handles extending outwardly from opposite ends of the main support portion, and an elongated lifting bar carried by the main support portion.
- the main support portion includes at least one mounting projection, with each mounting projection adapted to be received in a corresponding aperture in one of the exercise weights for supporting the exercise weight on the barbell, and the elongated lifting bar is spaced from and extends along the main support portion.
- the barbell has two spaced apart mounting projections.
- the barbell may comprise a pair of opposed second lifting handles, with each of the second lifting handles extending from a respective one of the first lifting handles and extending away from the lifting bar.
- the barbell may comprise a pair of spaced-apart legs, each extending from the main support portion away from the lifting bar for supporting the barbell on a surface while mounting the exercise weights thereon.
- the barbell may comprise a pair of spacer arms extending between the main support portion and the lifting bar, with the spacer arms positioned opposite the legs.
- the lifting bar extends between the spacer arms so that the spacer arms define the ends of the lifting bar.
- the lifting bar may include outwardly bowed grip portions at opposite ends thereof.
- a crossbar may extend between the legs.
- FIG. 1 shows a plan view of a first exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the exemplary exercise weight of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 shows a plan view of a second exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 4 shows a plan view of a third exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 5 shows a plan view of a fourth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 6 shows a plan view of a fifth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 7 shows a plan view of a sixth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 8 shows a plan view of a seventh exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 9 shows a plan view of an eighth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 10 shows a plan view of a ninth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 11 shows a plan view of a tenth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 12 shows a plan view of a eleventh exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 13 shows a plan view of a twelfth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 14 shows a plan view of a thirteenth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 15 shows a plan view of a fourteenth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 16 shows a plan view of a fifteenth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 17 shows a plan view of a sixteenth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 18 shows a plan view of a seventeenth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 19 shows a plan view of a eighteenth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 20 shows a plan view of a nineteenth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 21 shows a plan view of a twentieth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 22 shows a plan view of a twenty-first exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 23 shows a plan view of a twenty-second exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 24 shows a plan view of a twenty-third exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 25 shows a plan view of a twenty-fourth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 26 shows a plan view of a twenty-fifth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 27 shows a plan view of a twenty-sixth exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 28 shows a plan view of a twenty-seventh exemplary exercise weight
- FIG. 29 shows a plan view of an exemplary barbell
- FIG. 30 shows a perspective view of the exemplary barbell of FIG. 29 .
- FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing the exemplary exercise weight of FIG. 1 on the barbell of FIG. 29 .
- the exercise weight 100 comprises a plate 102 having a width W, a length L and a thickness T ( FIG. 2 ).
- the plate 102 may be made from any suitable material that is used conventionally for exercise weights, such as steel or cast iron, and may be coated with rubber or another suitable material to inhibit rust and improve grip.
- the plate 102 may comprise a hollow member, for example from plastic, which may be filled with a weighted material such as concrete or cement, or even water.
- the plate 102 may include a removable sealing cap (not shown) for adding and removing water so as to make the plate 102 suitable for air travel, since it could be transported empty and then filled with water at the user's destination.
- the length L of the plate 102 is substantially greater than the width W of the plate 102 ; preferably the length L is at least 1.5 times the width W and still more preferably the length L is at least double the width W.
- the width W of the plate 102 is substantially greater than the thickness T of the plate 102 .
- Suitable dimensions for the plate 102 are a length L of 20 inches, a width W of 10 inches and a thickness of between 3 ⁇ 4 inches and 1 inch; these are exemplary dimensions only and many other dimensions are also suitable.
- the plate 102 has opposed longitudinal edges 104 defined by the length L and opposed longitudinal ends 106 having end edges 108 .
- the plate 102 has a generally rectangular parallelepiped or cuboid shape, with rounded corners, and as such the longitudinal edges 104 and end edges 108 of the exemplary plate 102 are substantially linear.
- one or both of the longitudinal edges and/or the end edges may be slightly curved.
- the plate 102 includes at least one pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures 110 defined through the plate 102 adjacent respective longitudinal edges 104 of the plate 102 .
- Each of the lengthwise grip apertures 110 cooperates with its respective longitudinal edge 104 to form a lengthwise handgrip 112 .
- the plate 102 also includes a pair of opposed end grip apertures 114 defined through the plate 102 adjacent respective end edges 108 of the plate 102 , with each end grip aperture 114 cooperating with its respective end edge 108 to form an end handgrip 116 .
- each end grip aperture 114 cooperating with its respective end edge 108 to form an end handgrip 116 .
- the plate 102 also has a pair of opposed, spaced-apart mounting apertures 118 defined therethrough, inwardly of the lengthwise grip apertures 110 and the end grip apertures 114 .
- the mounting apertures 118 are used for mounting the weight 100 on a barbell, as explained in further detail below.
- the mounting apertures 118 are shown as circular in the Figures, they may in practice have any suitable shape, such as square, hexagon, octagon or others.
- the exemplary weight 100 includes two separate mounting apertures 118 , in other embodiments only a single mounting aperture may be used.
- the weight may not include any separate mounting apertures, and instead the lengthwise grip apertures and/or the end grip apertures may be used to mount the weight on a barbell.
- the mounting apertures 118 are shown in dashed lines.
- the plate 102 is provided with a single pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures 110 ; in other embodiments the plate may be provided with more than one pair of pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures.
- FIG. 3 shows a second exemplary exercise weight 300 which has two pairs of opposed lengthwise grip apertures 310 and
- FIG. 4 shows a fourth exemplary exercise weight 400 which has three pairs of opposed lengthwise grip apertures 410 .
- the exemplary exercise weights 300 and 400 shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 are substantially identical to the exemplary exercise weight 100 shown in FIG. 1 , with corresponding reference numerals used to refer to corresponding features, except with the prefix “3” or “4” instead of “1”. While each of the lengthwise grip apertures in a given pair are preferably of substantially equal length, where the plate includes multiple pairs of lengthwise grip apertures, the lengthwise grip apertures of different pairs of lengthwise grip apertures may be of different lengths.
- the grip apertures 410 closest to the end edges 408 of the plate 402 are of equal length and are longer than the grip apertures 410 that are centered relative to the length of the plate 402 .
- FIGS. 5 , 6 and 7 show, respectively, exemplary exercise weights 500 , 600 and 700 that are similar to the exemplary exercise weights 100 , 300 and 400 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4 , respectively, except that the longitudinal edges 504 , 604 , 704 , lengthwise grip apertures 510 , 610 , 710 , end edges 508 , 608 , 708 and end grip apertures 514 , 614 and 714 all have a slightly convex curvature.
- Corresponding reference numerals are used to refer to corresponding features, except with the prefix “5”, “6” or “7” instead of “1”, “3” or “4”.
- FIGS. 8 , 9 and 10 show, respectively, exemplary exercise weights 800 , 900 and 1000 that are similar to the exemplary exercise weights 100 , 300 and 400 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4 , respectively, except that the longitudinal edges 804 , 904 , 1004 and lengthwise grip apertures 810 , 910 , 1010 have a slightly convex curvature and the end edges 808 , 908 , 1008 and end grip apertures 814 , 914 and 1014 have a slightly concave curvature.
- Corresponding reference numerals are used to refer to corresponding features, except with the prefix “8”, “9” or “10” instead of “1”, “3” or “4”.
- FIGS. 11 , 12 and 13 show, respectively, exemplary exercise weights 1100 , 1200 and 1300 that are similar to the exemplary exercise weights 100 , 300 and 400 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4 , respectively, except that the longitudinal edges 1104 , 1204 , 1304 , lengthwise grip apertures 1110 , 1210 , 1310 , end edges 1108 , 1208 , 1308 and end grip apertures 1114 , 1214 and 1314 all have a slightly concave curvature.
- Corresponding reference numerals are used to refer to corresponding features, except with the prefix “11”, “12” or “13” instead of “1”, “3” or “4”.
- FIGS. 14 , 15 and 16 show, respectively, exemplary exercise weights 1400 , 1500 and 1600 that are similar to the exemplary exercise weights 100 , 300 and 400 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4 , respectively, except that the longitudinal edges 1404 , 1504 , 1604 and lengthwise grip apertures 1410 , 1510 , 1610 have a slightly concave curvature and the end edges 1408 , 1508 , 1608 and end grip apertures 1414 , 1514 and 1614 have a slightly convex curvature.
- Corresponding reference numerals are used to refer to corresponding features, except with the prefix “14”, “15” or “16” instead of “1”, “3” or “4”.
- FIGS. 17 , 18 and 19 show, respectively, exemplary exercise weights 1700 , 1800 and 1900 that are similar to the exemplary exercise weights 100 , 300 and 400 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4 , respectively, except that the longitudinal edges 1704 , 1804 , 1904 and lengthwise grip apertures 1710 , 1810 , 1910 have a slightly concave curvature, and corresponding reference numerals are used to refer to corresponding features, except with the prefix “17”, “18” or “19”.
- FIGS. 20 , 21 and 22 show, respectively, exemplary exercise weights 2000 , 2100 and 2200 that are similar to the exemplary exercise weights 100 , 300 and 400 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4 , respectively, except that the end edges 2008 , 2108 , 2208 and end grip apertures 2014 , 2114 and 2214 have a slightly concave curvature, and corresponding reference numerals are used to refer to corresponding features, except with the prefix “20”, “21” or “22”.
- FIGS. 23 , 24 and 25 show, respectively, exemplary exercise weights 2300 , 2400 and 2500 that are similar to the exemplary exercise weights 100 , 300 and 400 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4 , respectively, except that the longitudinal edges 2304 , 2404 , 2504 and lengthwise grip apertures 2310 , 2410 , 2510 have a slightly convex curvature, and corresponding reference numerals are used to refer to corresponding features, except with the prefix “23”, “24” or “25”.
- FIGS. 26 , 27 and 28 show, respectively, exemplary exercise weights 2600 , 2700 and 2800 that are similar to the exemplary exercise weights 100 , 300 and 400 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4 , respectively, except that the end edges 2608 , 2708 , 2808 and end grip apertures 2614 , 2714 and 2814 have a slightly convex curvature, and corresponding reference numerals are used to refer to corresponding features, except with the prefix “20”, “21” or “22”.
- the lengthwise grip apertures and the end grip apertures are also preferably straight, and where one or both of the longitudinal edges and/or the end edges are curved, the respective lengthwise grip aperture(s) and/or end grip apertures will preferably have a corresponding curvature.
- FIGS. 29 to 31 an exemplary barbell is indicated generally by the reference numeral 2900 .
- the barbell 2900 may be made from any suitable material, such as steel, for example, and the various components may be welded together.
- the barbell 2900 comprises a main support portion 2940 for receiving exercise weights, such as the exercise weights described above, as well as a pair of opposed first lifting handles 2942 extending outwardly from opposite ends of the main support portion 2940 and an elongated lifting bar 2944 carried by the main support portion 2940 .
- FIG. 31 shows the barbell 2900 in use with the exercise weight 100 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , it may be used with any of the exercise weights shown and described herein.
- the main support portion 2940 includes two spaced apart mounting projections 2946 that correspond in size, shape and position to the spaced apart mounting apertures 118 defined through the plate 102 .
- each mounting projection 2946 is adapted to be received in a corresponding mounting aperture 118 in the weight 100 for supporting the weight 100 on the barbell 2900 , as shown in FIG. 31 .
- Removable spring clips may be placed on the mounting projections to secure the plate 102 on the barbell 2900 .
- the barbell may include mounting projections that correspond in size, shape and position to the lengthwise grip apertures and/or the end grip apertures, or may include a single mounting projection corresponding in size, shape and position to one of the lengthwise grip apertures.
- the barbell 2900 further comprises a pair of spaced-apart legs 2948 each extending from longitudinal ends of the main support portion 2940 away from the lifting bar 2944 .
- the legs 2948 are of equal length, and assist in supporting the barbell 2900 on a surface while mounting the exercise weights thereon.
- a crossbar 2950 extends between the legs 2948 for increased strength and stability.
- the elongated lifting bar 2944 is spaced from and extends along the main support portion 2940 ; in the illustrated embodiment this spacing is achieved by a pair of spaced-apart spacer arms 2952 extending between the main support portion 2940 and the lifting bar 2944 .
- the spacer arms 2952 are positioned opposite the legs 2948 and the lifting bar 2944 extends between the spacer arms so that the spacer arms define the ends of the lifting bar 2944 .
- the lifting bar may extend beyond the spacer arms.
- the lifting bar 2944 preferably includes outwardly bowed grip portions 2954 at opposite ends thereof.
- the barbell 2900 also includes a pair of opposed second lifting handles 2956 , each of which extends from a respective one of the first lifting handles 2942 .
- the second lifting handles 2956 extend away from the lifting bar 2944 , and in the illustrated embodiment are substantially normal to the first lifting handles 2942 , although in other embodiments the second lifting handles 2956 may form different angles with the respective first lifting handles 2942 , such as an approximate 45 degree angle.
- a user may exercise with the loaded barbell 2900 by gripping any of the first lifting handles 2942 , the second lifting handles 2956 or the lifting bar 2944 .
- a user can grip the lengthwise handgrips or the end handgrips of the exercise weight to use the exercise weight, or a plurality of exercise weights arranged in registration with one another, independently of any barbell.
Abstract
An exercise weight comprises a plate having a width, a length and a thickness. The length is substantially greater than the width, and the width is substantially greater than the thickness. The plate has opposed longitudinal edges and opposed end edges, and has opposed lengthwise grip apertures adjacent respective longitudinal edges and opposed end grip apertures adjacent respective end edges. The grip apertures cooperate with their respective edges to form lengthwise handgrips and end handgrips. A barbell comprises a main support portion for receiving exercise weights and which includes at least one mounting projection adapted to be received in a corresponding aperture in one of the exercise weights to support the exercise weight on the barbell. Opposed lifting handles extend outwardly from opposite ends of the main support portion and an elongated lifting bar is carried by and spaced from the main support portion.
Description
- The present disclosure relates to exercise equipment, and more particularly to exercise weights and to barbells on which exercise weights may be removably mounted.
- Resistance training, particularly using weight, is a popular form of exercise, whether for aesthetic improvement by increasing muscle size and/or tone or as part of a regime directed at overall health and wellness.
- Barbells with weights are a common type of exercise equipment. Typically, a barbell will take the form of an elongate shaft with flanges disposed inwardly of each end. Weight plates, which are typically disc-shaped or hexagon-shaped, are placed on each end of the barbell by aligning a central mounting aperture in the weight plate with the end of the barbell and sliding the weight plate along the end of the barbell until the weight plate abuts the flange or the innermost weight on that side of the barbell. This enables the weight of the barbell to be varied according to the exercise being performed and the capability of the person performing the exercise.
- In some cases, an individual may perform an exercise using one or more weight plates, without using a barbell. For example, an exercise known as a “front raise” or “front deltoid raise” may be performed by a user gripping the edges of a disc-shaped weight plate and raising his or her arms in front of the body. To facilitate this type of exercise, some disc-shaped weight plates include grip apertures adjacent the edges of the weight plate. U.S. Pat. No. D572320 to Davies teaches a disc-shaped weight plate with equally spaced grip apertures disposed adjacent the edge of the weight plate.
- An exercise weight comprises a plate having a width, a length and a thickness. The length is substantially greater than the width and the width is substantially greater than the thickness. The plate has opposed longitudinal edges defined by the length and opposed longitudinal ends having end edges. The plate has at least one pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures defined through the plate adjacent respective ones of the opposed longitudinal edges thereof, with each lengthwise grip aperture cooperating with its respective longitudinal edge to form a lengthwise handgrip, and at least one pair of opposed end grip apertures defined through the plate adjacent respective ones of the end edges thereof, with each end grip aperture cooperating with its respective end edge to form an end handgrip.
- The exercise weight may further comprise at least one mounting aperture defined through the plate for mounting the weight on a barbell and disposed inwardly of the lengthwise grip apertures and the end grip apertures. The at least one mounting aperture preferably comprises at least one pair of opposed mounting apertures.
- The opposed lengthwise grip apertures may consist of a single pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures and the opposed end grip apertures may consist of a single pair of opposed end grip apertures.
- Preferably, the length of the plate is at least double the width of the plate.
- In one embodiment, the plate has a generally rectangular parallelepipedic shape, and may have rounded corners. In other embodiments, the longitudinal edges and end edges may be linear, of convex curvature or of concave curvature in any suitable combination.
- A barbell, which may be used in association with the above-described exercise weights, comprises a main support portion for receiving exercise weights, a pair of opposed first lifting handles extending outwardly from opposite ends of the main support portion, and an elongated lifting bar carried by the main support portion. The main support portion includes at least one mounting projection, with each mounting projection adapted to be received in a corresponding aperture in one of the exercise weights for supporting the exercise weight on the barbell, and the elongated lifting bar is spaced from and extends along the main support portion. In one embodiment, the barbell has two spaced apart mounting projections.
- The barbell may comprise a pair of opposed second lifting handles, with each of the second lifting handles extending from a respective one of the first lifting handles and extending away from the lifting bar.
- The barbell may comprise a pair of spaced-apart legs, each extending from the main support portion away from the lifting bar for supporting the barbell on a surface while mounting the exercise weights thereon.
- The barbell may comprise a pair of spacer arms extending between the main support portion and the lifting bar, with the spacer arms positioned opposite the legs. In one embodiment, the lifting bar extends between the spacer arms so that the spacer arms define the ends of the lifting bar. The lifting bar may include outwardly bowed grip portions at opposite ends thereof. A crossbar may extend between the legs.
- These and other features will become more apparent from the following description in which reference is made to the appended drawings wherein:
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FIG. 1 shows a plan view of a first exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the exemplary exercise weight ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 shows a plan view of a second exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 4 shows a plan view of a third exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 5 shows a plan view of a fourth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 6 shows a plan view of a fifth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 7 shows a plan view of a sixth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 8 shows a plan view of a seventh exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 9 shows a plan view of an eighth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 10 shows a plan view of a ninth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 11 shows a plan view of a tenth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 12 shows a plan view of a eleventh exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 13 shows a plan view of a twelfth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 14 shows a plan view of a thirteenth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 15 shows a plan view of a fourteenth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 16 shows a plan view of a fifteenth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 17 shows a plan view of a sixteenth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 18 shows a plan view of a seventeenth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 19 shows a plan view of a eighteenth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 20 shows a plan view of a nineteenth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 21 shows a plan view of a twentieth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 22 shows a plan view of a twenty-first exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 23 shows a plan view of a twenty-second exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 24 shows a plan view of a twenty-third exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 25 shows a plan view of a twenty-fourth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 26 shows a plan view of a twenty-fifth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 27 shows a plan view of a twenty-sixth exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 28 shows a plan view of a twenty-seventh exemplary exercise weight; -
FIG. 29 shows a plan view of an exemplary barbell; -
FIG. 30 shows a perspective view of the exemplary barbell ofFIG. 29 ; and -
FIG. 31 is a perspective view showing the exemplary exercise weight ofFIG. 1 on the barbell ofFIG. 29 . - Reference is now made to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , in which a first exemplary exercise weight is indicated generally by thereference numeral 100. Theexercise weight 100 comprises aplate 102 having a width W, a length L and a thickness T (FIG. 2 ). Theplate 102 may be made from any suitable material that is used conventionally for exercise weights, such as steel or cast iron, and may be coated with rubber or another suitable material to inhibit rust and improve grip. Alternatively, although less preferred, theplate 102 may comprise a hollow member, for example from plastic, which may be filled with a weighted material such as concrete or cement, or even water. For example, theplate 102 may include a removable sealing cap (not shown) for adding and removing water so as to make theplate 102 suitable for air travel, since it could be transported empty and then filled with water at the user's destination. - As can be seen in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , the length L of theplate 102 is substantially greater than the width W of theplate 102; preferably the length L is at least 1.5 times the width W and still more preferably the length L is at least double the width W. In addition, the width W of theplate 102 is substantially greater than the thickness T of theplate 102. - Suitable dimensions for the
plate 102 are a length L of 20 inches, a width W of 10 inches and a thickness of between ¾ inches and 1 inch; these are exemplary dimensions only and many other dimensions are also suitable. - The
plate 102 has opposedlongitudinal edges 104 defined by the length L and opposed longitudinal ends 106 having end edges 108. In the exemplary embodiment shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , theplate 102 has a generally rectangular parallelepiped or cuboid shape, with rounded corners, and as such thelongitudinal edges 104 and endedges 108 of theexemplary plate 102 are substantially linear. In other embodiments, as described below, one or both of the longitudinal edges and/or the end edges may be slightly curved. - The
plate 102 includes at least one pair of opposed lengthwisegrip apertures 110 defined through theplate 102 adjacent respectivelongitudinal edges 104 of theplate 102. Each of thelengthwise grip apertures 110 cooperates with its respectivelongitudinal edge 104 to form alengthwise handgrip 112. - The
plate 102 also includes a pair of opposedend grip apertures 114 defined through theplate 102 adjacent respective end edges 108 of theplate 102, with eachend grip aperture 114 cooperating with itsrespective end edge 108 to form anend handgrip 116. Although it is possible to have more than one pair of opposed end grip apertures when the end edges of the plate are of sufficient length, for typical dimensions of the plate, such as a length L of 20 inches and a width W of 10 inches, it is preferred to have only a single pair of opposed end grip apertures, as shown. - In the illustrated embodiment, the
plate 102 also has a pair of opposed, spaced-apart mountingapertures 118 defined therethrough, inwardly of thelengthwise grip apertures 110 and the end grip apertures 114. The mountingapertures 118 are used for mounting theweight 100 on a barbell, as explained in further detail below. Although the mountingapertures 118 are shown as circular in the Figures, they may in practice have any suitable shape, such as square, hexagon, octagon or others. Furthermore, while theexemplary weight 100 includes two separate mountingapertures 118, in other embodiments only a single mounting aperture may be used. Moreover, in further alternate embodiments the weight may not include any separate mounting apertures, and instead the lengthwise grip apertures and/or the end grip apertures may be used to mount the weight on a barbell. Hence, the mountingapertures 118 are shown in dashed lines. - In the exemplary embodiment shown in
FIGS. 1 and 2 , theplate 102 is provided with a single pair of opposed lengthwisegrip apertures 110; in other embodiments the plate may be provided with more than one pair of pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures. -
FIG. 3 shows a secondexemplary exercise weight 300 which has two pairs of opposed lengthwisegrip apertures 310 andFIG. 4 shows a fourthexemplary exercise weight 400 which has three pairs of opposed lengthwisegrip apertures 410. Aside from the number and position of the grip apertures, theexemplary exercise weights FIGS. 3 and 4 are substantially identical to theexemplary exercise weight 100 shown inFIG. 1 , with corresponding reference numerals used to refer to corresponding features, except with the prefix “3” or “4” instead of “1”. While each of the lengthwise grip apertures in a given pair are preferably of substantially equal length, where the plate includes multiple pairs of lengthwise grip apertures, the lengthwise grip apertures of different pairs of lengthwise grip apertures may be of different lengths. For example, in theexemplary exercise weight 400 shown inFIG. 4 , thegrip apertures 410 closest to the end edges 408 of theplate 402 are of equal length and are longer than thegrip apertures 410 that are centered relative to the length of theplate 402. -
FIGS. 5 , 6 and 7 show, respectively,exemplary exercise weights exemplary exercise weights FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4, respectively, except that thelongitudinal edges lengthwise grip apertures grip apertures - Reference is now made to
FIGS. 8 , 9 and 10, which show, respectively,exemplary exercise weights exemplary exercise weights FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4, respectively, except that thelongitudinal edges grip apertures grip apertures -
FIGS. 11 , 12 and 13 show, respectively,exemplary exercise weights exemplary exercise weights FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4, respectively, except that thelongitudinal edges grip apertures grip apertures - Reference is now made to
FIGS. 14 , 15 and 16, which show, respectively,exemplary exercise weights exemplary exercise weights FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4, respectively, except that thelongitudinal edges grip apertures grip apertures -
FIGS. 17 , 18 and 19 show, respectively,exemplary exercise weights exemplary exercise weights FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4, respectively, except that thelongitudinal edges grip apertures - Reference is now made to
FIGS. 20 , 21 and 22, which show, respectively,exemplary exercise weights exemplary exercise weights FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4, respectively, except that the end edges 2008, 2108, 2208 and endgrip apertures -
FIGS. 23 , 24 and 25 show, respectively,exemplary exercise weights exemplary exercise weights FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4, respectively, except that thelongitudinal edges grip apertures - Reference is now made to
FIGS. 26 , 27 and 28, which show, respectively,exemplary exercise weights exemplary exercise weights FIGS. 1 and 2 , 3 and 4, respectively, except that the end edges 2608, 2708, 2808 and endgrip apertures - As shown in the exemplary illustrated embodiments, where the longitudinal edges and end edges of the plate are substantially linear, the lengthwise grip apertures and the end grip apertures are also preferably straight, and where one or both of the longitudinal edges and/or the end edges are curved, the respective lengthwise grip aperture(s) and/or end grip apertures will preferably have a corresponding curvature.
- Reference is now made to
FIGS. 29 to 31 , in which an exemplary barbell is indicated generally by thereference numeral 2900. Thebarbell 2900 may be made from any suitable material, such as steel, for example, and the various components may be welded together. - The
barbell 2900 comprises amain support portion 2940 for receiving exercise weights, such as the exercise weights described above, as well as a pair of opposed first lifting handles 2942 extending outwardly from opposite ends of themain support portion 2940 and anelongated lifting bar 2944 carried by themain support portion 2940. AlthoughFIG. 31 shows thebarbell 2900 in use with theexercise weight 100 shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , it may be used with any of the exercise weights shown and described herein. - In the illustrated embodiment, the
main support portion 2940 includes two spaced apart mountingprojections 2946 that correspond in size, shape and position to the spaced apart mountingapertures 118 defined through theplate 102. As such, each mountingprojection 2946 is adapted to be received in a corresponding mountingaperture 118 in theweight 100 for supporting theweight 100 on thebarbell 2900, as shown inFIG. 31 . Removable spring clips may be placed on the mounting projections to secure theplate 102 on thebarbell 2900. In other embodiments, for example where the lengthwise grip apertures and/or the end grip apertures of the weight are used to mount the weight on the barbell, the barbell may include mounting projections that correspond in size, shape and position to the lengthwise grip apertures and/or the end grip apertures, or may include a single mounting projection corresponding in size, shape and position to one of the lengthwise grip apertures. - The
barbell 2900 further comprises a pair of spaced-apart legs 2948 each extending from longitudinal ends of themain support portion 2940 away from the liftingbar 2944. Thelegs 2948 are of equal length, and assist in supporting thebarbell 2900 on a surface while mounting the exercise weights thereon. In the illustrated embodiment, acrossbar 2950 extends between thelegs 2948 for increased strength and stability. - The
elongated lifting bar 2944 is spaced from and extends along themain support portion 2940; in the illustrated embodiment this spacing is achieved by a pair of spaced-apartspacer arms 2952 extending between themain support portion 2940 and thelifting bar 2944. In the illustrated embodiment shown inFIGS. 29 through 31 , thespacer arms 2952 are positioned opposite thelegs 2948 and thelifting bar 2944 extends between the spacer arms so that the spacer arms define the ends of the liftingbar 2944. In other embodiments, the lifting bar may extend beyond the spacer arms. The liftingbar 2944 preferably includes outwardly bowedgrip portions 2954 at opposite ends thereof. - In the illustrated embodiment shown in
FIGS. 29 to 31 , thebarbell 2900 also includes a pair of opposed second lifting handles 2956, each of which extends from a respective one of the first lifting handles 2942. The second lifting handles 2956 extend away from the liftingbar 2944, and in the illustrated embodiment are substantially normal to the first lifting handles 2942, although in other embodiments the second lifting handles 2956 may form different angles with the respective first lifting handles 2942, such as an approximate 45 degree angle. - When one or more of the exemplary exercise weights are mounted on the
exemplary barbell 2900, for example when theexemplary exercise weight 100 is so mounted as shown inFIG. 31 , a user may exercise with the loadedbarbell 2900 by gripping any of the first lifting handles 2942, the second lifting handles 2956 or thelifting bar 2944. In addition, a user can grip the lengthwise handgrips or the end handgrips of the exercise weight to use the exercise weight, or a plurality of exercise weights arranged in registration with one another, independently of any barbell. - Several currently preferred embodiments have been described by way of example. It will be apparent to persons skilled in the art that a number of variations and modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the claims.
Claims (20)
1. An exercise weight, comprising:
a plate having a width, a length and a thickness;
the length substantially greater than the width;
the width substantially greater than the thickness;
the plate having opposed longitudinal edges defined by the length and opposed longitudinal ends having end edges;
the plate having at least one pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures defined through the plate adjacent respective ones of the opposed longitudinal edges thereof;
each lengthwise grip aperture cooperating with its respective longitudinal edge to form a lengthwise handgrip;
the plate having at least one pair of opposed end grip apertures defined through the plate adjacent respective ones of the end edges thereof;
each end grip aperture cooperating with its respective end edge to form an end handgrips and
at least one mounting aperture defined through the plate for mounting the weight on a barbell;
the at least one mounting aperture disposed inwardly of the lengthwise grip apertures and the end grip apertures.
2. (canceled)
3. The exercise weight of claim 1 , wherein the at least one mounting aperture comprises at least one pair of opposed mounting apertures.
4. The exercise weight of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures is a single pair of opposed lengthwise grip apertures.
5. The exercise weight of claim 1 , wherein the at least one pair of opposed end grip apertures is a single pair of opposed end grip apertures.
6. The exercise weight of claim 1 , wherein the length is at least double the width.
7. The exercise weight of claim 1 , wherein the plate has a generally rectangular parallelepipedic shape.
8. The exercise weight of claim 7 , wherein the plate has rounded corners.
9. The exercise weight of claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal edges have a convex curvature.
10. The exercise weight of claim 1 , wherein the longitudinal edges have a concave curvature.
11. The exercise weight of claim 1 , wherein the end edges have a convex curvature.
12. The exercise weight of claim 1 , wherein the end edges have a concave curvature.
13. A barbell, comprising:
a main support portion for receiving exercise weights;
the main support portion including at least one mounting projection, each mounting projection adapted to be received in a corresponding aperture in one of the exercise weights for supporting the exercise weight on the barbell;
a pair of opposed first lifting handles extending outwardly from opposite ends of the main support portion; and
an elongated lifting bar carried by the main support portion;
the elongated lifting bar spaced from and extending along the main support portion.
14. The barbell of claim 13 , further comprising:
a pair of opposed second lifting handles;
each of the second lifting handles extending from a respective one of the first lifting handles and extending away from the lifting bar.
15. The barbell of claim 13 , further comprising a pair of spaced-apart legs each extending from the main support portion away from the lifting bar for supporting the barbell on a surface while mounting the exercise weights thereon.
16. The barbell of claim 15 , further comprising:
a pair of spacer arms extending between the main support portion and the lifting bar;
the spacer arms positioned opposite the legs.
17. The barbell of claim 15 , further comprising a crossbar extending between the legs.
18. The barbell of claim 16 , wherein the lifting bar extends between the spacer arms so that the spacer arms define ends of the lifting bar.
19. The barbell of claim 13 , wherein the lifting bar includes outwardly bowed grip portions at opposite ends thereof.
20. The barbell of claim 13 , wherein the at least one mounting projection comprises two spaced apart mounting projections.
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