US20220193516A1 - Mountain climbing training apparatus - Google Patents
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Abstract
A training apparatus for mountain climbers. The training apparatus includes a base portion and a ring member. The ring member extends substantially perpendicular from the base portion. The training apparatus can also include an attachment mechanism secured to the base portion for securing the training apparatus to a surface.
Description
- The present application is a conversion of U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/128,450 filed Dec. 21, 2020, and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63/145,252, filed Feb. 3, 2021, which claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. 119(e). The disclosures of which are hereby expressly incorporated herein by reference.
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- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present disclosure relates to a mountain climbing training apparatus for selective attachment to metal surfaces to provide a simulation for a key aspect of mountain climbing.
- 2. Description of the Related Art
- Typically, during mountain climbing a hole is drilled into the side of the mountain and a hanger is bolted to the side of the mountain with an anchor bolt. The firmly secured hanger provides an attachment point for various mountain climbing gear. Dealing with the hanger during climbing operations has to be precise or serious injury, or even death, could occur.
- Accordingly, there is a need for an apparatus that can be used to train a climber how to perform the climbing functions involving the hanger in a setting where the consequences for an error are not so unforgiving.
- The present disclosure is directed to a training apparatus for mountain climbers. The training apparatus includes a base portion and a ring member. The ring member extends substantially perpendicular from the base portion. The training apparatus can also include an attachment mechanism secured to the base portion for securing the training apparatus to a surface.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a mountain climbing training apparatus constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another embodiment of the mountain climbing training apparatus constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 3 is a side elevation view of yet another embodiment of the mountain climbing training apparatus constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the mountain climbing training apparatus constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 5 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the mountain climbing training apparatus constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the mountain climbing training apparatus constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the mountain climbing training apparatus constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIG. 8 is a cross-sectional view of a further embodiment of the mountain climbing training apparatus constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. -
FIGS. 9A and 9B is a perspective views of a further embodiment of the mountain climbing training apparatus constructed in accordance with the present disclosure. - The present disclosure relates to a mountain
climbing training apparatus 10 that can be removably attached to a particular surface to provide a mountain climber with an apparatus that can be used to practice certain vital aspects of mountain climbing at a safe location. Thetraining apparatus 10 includes abase portion 12 and a partial ring member 14 (or curved member) that extends from thebase portion 12. Thering member 14 provides the climber with the part the climber interacts with to practice the operations the climber would undertake on the side of a mountain. Thebase portion 12 can include anattachment mechanism 16 to permit thetraining apparatus 10 to be secured to various objects where a climber can stand on the ground at a convenient location, such as their house, garage, workplace, etc., and practice the certain climbing operations with thetraining apparatus 10. - The
attachment mechanism 16 can be any type of attachment means known in the art capable of adhering thetraining apparatus 10 to a particular surface. For example, theattachment mechanism 16 could be asuction apparatus 18, such as a suction cup, that can be locked on. Theattachment mechanism 16 could be anadhesive layer 20 attached to the base portion. In one embodiment, theattachment mechanism 16 is amagnet element 22. Themagnet element 22 can be selectively secured to thebase portion 12 so that differentstrength magnet elements 22 could be used depending on the equipment that might be used by the climber when training with thetraining apparatus 10. Themagnet element 22 can be selectively securable to thebase portion 12 by any means known in the art. Themagnet element 22 could have aprotrusion element 24 that can be inserted into adepression area 26 of thebase portion 12. Alternatively, thebase portion 12 could have aprotrusion element 28 attached thereto and can engage adepression area 30 disposed in themagnet element 22. Themagnet elements 22 can be glued to thebase portion 12 or wedged together and held together via frictional engagement. Themagnet element 22 can also just use its magnetic characteristics and stick to thebase portion 12 and cause thebase portion 12 to stick to a metal surface so thetraining apparatus 10 can be used for practice. In another example, thebase portion 12 could have a threadedhole 32 therein that would permitvarying size magnets 22 with a threadedshaft 34 to be secured thereto. Conversely, thebase portion 12 of thetraining apparatus 10 could have the threadedshaft 36 extending therefrom and the varying sizedmagnets 22 could have the threadedhole 38 that engages the threadedshaft 36 extending from thebase portion 12 of thetraining apparatus 10. - In another embodiment of the present disclosure, the
magnet element 22 could be encompassed as part of thebase portion 12. For example, thebase portion 12 could have themagnet element 22 built therein. In one example, thebase portion 12 and themagnet element 22 could be at least partially encapsulated in apolymeric material 39, such as plastic, nylon, rubber and the like. Thebase portion 12 could be made of any material capable of providing the support necessary for thering member 14 and allow thetraining apparatus 10 to be used for its intended purpose. In this embodiment, themagnet element 22 would cause thebase portion 12 to have aprotruded portion 40 that can simulate a part of the bolt that would anchor a bolt hanger to the side of a mountain. This would contribute to the realism of the training apparatuses and make the use of them more beneficial to the training climber. - In a further embodiment of the present disclosure, the
base portion 12 can have a first andsecond leg portion first end 46 of thering member 14 and asecond end 48 of thering member 14, respectively. In this embodiment, thering member 14 extends substantially perpendicular from the first andsecond legs base portion 12. Thering member 14 extending from the first andsecond legs space 50 where nothing exists between thering member 14 and the surface the training apparatus is attached to. This generates an apparatus for training where there are no impediments to engaging thering member 14 with the various climbing instruments during practice. - In yet another embodiment, the
base portion 12 can include apinch grip 52 disposed thereon to facilitate the removal of thetraining apparatus 10 from whatever surface it is secured to. Thepinch grip 52 can be made of a material that is more grippable by the user of thetraining apparatus 10 than the material thebase portion 12 is made of. For example, thebase portion 12 may be made of nylon or plastic and thepinch grip 52 can be made of rubber. Furthermore, thepinch grip 52 may be comprised of twoportions 54 that extend from thebase portion 12 some amount to make it easier for the user to engage them and remove thetraining apparatus 10 from whatever surface it has been adhered to. - In a further embodiment of the present disclosure, the
training apparatus 10 could have twoseparate attachment mechanisms 16. For example, thebase portion 12 of thetraining apparatus 10 could include anadhesive layer 20 that is removably adhesive to thebase portion 12 and themagnet element 22 discussed herein. Theadhesive layer 20 can be a sticky gel. Theadhesive layer 20 being removable adhesive limits the adhesiveness to a level where thetraining apparatus 10 can be removed from the surface it was placed on without tearing up theadhesion layer 20 or the surface it was placed on and put on a different surface and maintain sufficient stickiness to perform as intended. - When a
magnet 22 only is used, it can require a fairly large magnet to be used to prevent any lateral movement of thetraining apparatus 10 on the surface thetraining apparatus 10 is placed on. A stronger magnet can make thetraining apparatus 10 bigger and bulkier. However, if asmaller magnet 22 is used, thetraining apparatus 10 is sleeker, but lateral movement of thetraining apparatus 10 occurs more easily. Depending on the metallic surface thetraining apparatus 10 is placed on, lateral movement might cause unwanted scratching of the surface. For example, if thetraining apparatus 10 was placed on a stainless steel kitchen appliance, such as a refrigerator, the surface could easily be scratched and the desire is to avoid this. So, in addition to themagnet element 22, theadhesive layer 20 can be applied to thebase portion 12 of thetraining apparatus 10 to prevent lateral movement of thetraining apparatus 10 when a smaller, less magnetized magnet is used. - From the above description, it is clear that the present disclosure is well-adapted to carry out the objectives and to attain the advantages mentioned herein as well as those inherent in the disclosure. While presently preferred embodiments have been described herein, it will be understood that numerous changes may be made which will readily suggest themselves to those skilled in the art and which are accomplished within the spirit of the disclosure and claims.
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1. A training apparatus for mountain climbers, the training apparatus comprising:
a base portion;
a ring member extending substantially perpendicular from the base portion;
a primary attachment mechanism secured to the base portion for securing the training apparatus to a surface, the primary attachment mechanism is a magnet element; and
a threaded shaft extending from the base portion to engage with a threaded hole in the magnet element.
2. The training apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a secondary attachment mechanism.
3. The training apparatus of claim 2 wherein the secondary attachment mechanism is a suction cup attached to the base portion.
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10. The training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the magnet element and base portion are at least partially covered with a polymeric material.
11. The training apparatus of claim 10 wherein the polymeric material is be selected from the group consisting of plastic, rubber and nylon.
12. The training apparatus of claim 2 wherein secondary attachment mechanism is an adhesive layer disposed on the base portion.
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14. The training apparatus of claim 1 wherein the base portion includes a first leg portion and a second leg portion extending therefrom.
15. The training apparatus of claim 14 wherein the first leg portion includes a first leg extending perpendicular therefrom and the second leg portion includes a second leg extending perpendicular therefrom.
16. The training apparatus of claim 15 wherein the ring member extends from the first leg to the second leg.
17. The training apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a pinch grip to facilitate removal of the training apparatus from the surface the training apparatus has been placed on.
18. The training apparatus of claim 17 wherein the pinch grip is made of rubber.
19. The training apparatus of claim 17 wherein the pinch grip comprises a first and second extended portions that extend from the base portion.
20. A training apparatus for mountain climbers, the training apparatus comprising:
a base portion;
a ring member extending substantially perpendicular from the base portion;
an attachment mechanism secured to the base portion for securing the training apparatus to a surface; and
a pinch grip to facilitate removal of the training apparatus from the surface the training apparatus has been placed on.
21. The training apparatus of claim 20 wherein the attachment mechanism is a magnet element.
22. The training apparatus of claim 20 wherein the attachment mechanism is a suction cup attached to the base portion.
23. The training apparatus of claim 21 wherein the magnet element is threadably secured to the base portion, secured to the base portion with glue, or secured to the base portion via frictional engagement of the magnet element with an opening in the base portion.
24. The training apparatus of claim 21 wherein the magnet element and the base portion are at least partially covered with a polymeric material.
25. The training apparatus of claim 20 wherein attachment mechanism is an adhesive layer disposed on the base portion.
26. The training apparatus of claim 21 wherein the training apparatus further includes an adhesive layer disposed on the base portion.
27. The training apparatus of claim 20 wherein the pinch grip comprises a first and a second extended portion that extend from the base portion.
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