US3565424A - Exercise device of the elastic cord type - Google Patents

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US3565424A
US3565424A US705064A US3565424DA US3565424A US 3565424 A US3565424 A US 3565424A US 705064 A US705064 A US 705064A US 3565424D A US3565424D A US 3565424DA US 3565424 A US3565424 A US 3565424A
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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  • Blodgett ABSTRACT An exercising apparatus for physical training and sports practice having hand and foot attachment devices connected to movable cable sections and pulleys that permit reciprocation movements of the arms and legs.
  • the cable sections connected to the feet are attached to clogs which simulate skis.
  • the user stands on the clogs when exercising.
  • the clogs are connected by a coupler-element which maintains the clogs in parallel relationship as they are moved by the users feet.
  • the lower surface of each clog includes a downwardly extending ridge.
  • PATENTEDYFEBZIHQYI 31565424 SHEET 1 0F 4 ALCIDE' R. MACABET JEAN-DANIEL MACABE T mvsmoas.
  • Another object of this invention is the provision of apparatus which is versatile as to muscles that may be exercised and sports that may be practiced.
  • a further object of the present invention is the provision of exercise and practice apparatus which can be used in limited quarters and which is simple and inexpensive.
  • the invention is characterized by the fact that it comprises in combination a pulley and the means of fastening in a removable way to a fixed point, a main cable passing over this pulley, two intermediate pulleys fixed to thefree ends of this main cable, and two auxiliary cables each passing over one of the intermediate pulleys and which are equipped with holding means especially adaptable on the upper and lower limbs of a user.
  • FIG. 1 is a perspective view of exercise'apparatus embodying the principles of the present invention
  • FIGS. 2 and 3 are enlarged views of portions of the apparatus shown in FIG. 1,
  • FIGS. 4, 4a, and 4b show different ways of arranging the foot fastenings of the apparatus of FIG. 1,
  • FIG. 5 shows the details of mounting of a swivel, equipped with a block-slide
  • FIGS. 6 and 7 show a variation of the means of fastening the apparatus
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 show accessories which may be used with the apparatus
  • FIG. 10 shows a variation of the apparatus of FIG. 1, including clogs,
  • FIG. 11 is-a view in perspective of aclog used in the apparatus of FIG. 10,
  • FIG. 12 is a view showing a special use of the apparatus of FIG. 10,
  • FIG. 13 is a schematic plan view of the two clogs of the ap
  • FIG. I7e is a detailed view of the clog of FIG. 17 on a larger scale
  • FIG. 17f is a vertical cross-sectional view of FIG. I7e.
  • the apparatus shown in FIG. 1 has a fastening device in the form of a pulley 4 attached by a swivel 31 to a strap 2 which is itself extended by a strap 17 buckled onto a post I.
  • a main cable 5 is passed over the pulley 4 and has at its ends two inter mediate pulleys 6 and 6a.
  • Each of these pulleys which is preferably identical to the pulley 4, has a swivel 3a (FIG. 5)
  • Pulley 6 has an auxiliary cable 7 equipped with snap-hooks 9 at its ends fastened to handles 10.
  • Each handle 10 (FIG. 2) is of triangular shape and comprises three grips 1 1 of different thicknesses. These grips ll, anatomical in shape, correspond to the hand of a man, of a woman, and of a child, so that the same grip is suitable for users of different sizes.
  • the holding device universal in type, comprises a band 2 which is attachedtby one end to the ring of the swivel Sand which has at its other end a snap-hook l6 specially intendedfor receiving the two rings 17a of the extension strap 17, shown in FIG. 7, with whichv the device can effectively be equipped for fastening to an object of a certain thickness forming an axis, such as the post 1.
  • This same device can also be used (as shown in FiG. 6) for attaching the pulley by wedging the strap under a door 19 or between a door and its framework.
  • a stop 18 is passed through the loop of the band 2 in order to form a bulge which does notpass through the opening.
  • the pulley 6a has an auxiliary cable 8 equipped at its ends with snap-hooks l2 fastened to straps '13 which permanently loop eightwise.
  • Each strap 13 (FIG. 3) has a block-slide I4 permitting the length of the free part of the loop to be adjusted in order to adapt it to the foot of theuser, once the strap is placed in position.
  • FIGS. 4, 4a, and'4b the three standard arrangements of the strap 13 are shown on the foot of a user, the passage from one to the other of these arrangements being carried out automatically and instantaneously by mere slipping of the strap on itself, according to the changes of direction of the user.
  • the ends of one of the auxiliary cables 7 or 8 can also be fastened to the rings 20a of a head-strap 20 (FIG. 8) or to the ring 21a of a mouthpiece 21 (FIG. 9).
  • the apparatus described can be used in many ways, one of which is shown in FIG. I.
  • the simultaneous harnessing of the four limbs of the user favors movements in all useful directions, without modifying this harnessing, nor its fastening.
  • the user can move without difficulty from a leg movement to an arm movement or to a combined movement. He can place himself facing forward, backward or sideways to carry out this movement. He can alsocom'bine exercises in the standing position with other exercises lying or sitting down.
  • the four limbs as well as the body work in coordination and in opposition, simultaneously,.if so desired.
  • the limbs can either work easily or strongly, or in a controlled association of suppleness and strength.
  • the apparatus permits use in the home as well as out side, individually or in a group. Its method of use favors its role as an instrument for learning a sport and for sports practice.
  • the apparatus is intended more particularly for ski training and has two clogs 22 joined by a coupling device 23.
  • the lower face of each clog 22 has two facets 22a forming a constant external salient angle of about 220 with respect to a central ridge 22b.
  • This central ridge and the lateral ridges 220 are equipped with comers.
  • the front end of the clog shows a raised curve 22c, and rings 22f (intended to permit the fastening of the clog directly to the snap-hook of cable 8) are seen at the two ends of the clogs.
  • the coupling device 23 has a shackle 230 made of round steel rod, the two parallel legs of which are threaded into tubes 22d going through the clogs along the longitudinal axis of the latter.
  • the two legs of the shackle are joined at the back by a removable crosspiece 23b which has end rings in which the said legs are threaded, with knurled nuts 23c holding the whole assembly together.
  • the two legs form a point at 60 ended by a fastening ring 23d.
  • the clogs 22 can slide freely along the legs of the shackle 23a on the rectilinear part of these legs which may have, for instance, a length of 60 cm.
  • the point has, for example, a length of 18 cm.
  • the clogs can also turn around the legs which are separated from each other by about 17 cm.
  • the anchoring ring 23d can be fixed to the ground by any adequate means. It is among other means possible to use for this purpose a nail or a peg driven into the ground as shown on 23f (FIG. 12). It is also possible to use an anchoring device with suction discs, cords or hooks, the whole being preferably adjusted so that the shackles can turn freely on an axle passing through the ring 23d.
  • the coupling device can easily be dismounted, the crosspiece 22b can be detached after removal of the knurled nuts and the clogs can then be withdrawn from the rods.
  • the clogs 22 have a heelpiece 24 and an X-shaped rod strap 24a attached removably at 24c to the heelpiece and to the clogs.
  • the apparatus equipped with clogs shown in FIG. 11 can be used (as is shown in FIG. for ski practice.
  • the coupling device is fastened to the ground by a peg, as is shown in FIG. 12, and the clogs worn by the user (as shown in FIG. 11) are attached to the ends of the auxiliary cable 8 by rings 22f from their back ends.
  • the user holds ski poles equipped with handles 10a to which are attached the ends of the auxiliary cable 7 can then do many exercises using skiing techniques.
  • the free play around the shackle 23a is sufficient to ensure the longitudinal and axial independence of the clogs which permits ensuring a correct attitude of the feet during the movement without compromising the maintenance of a strict parallelism.
  • the peg 23f also determines the center around which the pivoting of the skis should take place during a simulation of turning on skis (FIG. 12). It is noted that the user is not necessarily harnessed to the cables 7 and 8. In the same way, at a later stage, when the habit of parallelism is acquired, it is possible to do without the coupling device.
  • the clogs are equipped with a central bottom ridge permitting maneuvering like ice skates, the user can, on a slippery floor, carry out a complete range of exercises which he will be able to do successively with the apparatus without clogs, with the apparatus equipped with coupled clogs or not, or with the clogs only, coupled or not.
  • the apparatus thus permits passing from physical training, directly to the preparation, then to the practice of skiing.
  • clogs with double facets permits, owing to the inclination of the latter, carrying out on the spot, as an exercise, and with adequate muscular adaptation, movements exactly imitating those which can only be carried out on the ground and at full speed with ordinary skis.
  • the harness permits the exact control of the movements and the maintenance of a perfect balance, whether the sticks are used or not.
  • the clogs can have an orthopedic sole which will be recommended for use with bare feet.
  • the clog has a flat upper face with hollows in which stops 25 are located for fastening a small cord 24b serving for securing the clog on the foot.
  • the user can have the ankle directly attached to the auxiliary cable 8 by means of a strap 13 equipped with a ring; in order to protect the bare foot from the small cord, this strap rests on a protecting band in position around the ankle and crossed on the instep. This same clog can be worn with shoes.
  • the clogs 27 have the ap proximate shape of snow skis and can be used directly on snow.
  • a coupling device for the clogs has two saddlebows 27 in the form of hoops, the branches of which are equipped with slides 28 housed in the hollow guides 29 fixed longitudinally on the clogs.
  • the guides 29 shown in cross section in FIG. 17f are equipped at one end with a lock 30 (FIG. 173) which, once in position, prevents any freeing of the saddlebow, the latter, however, remaining free to move axially along the guide slot for a limited length.
  • the lower face of the clog 26 has two facets 26a situated between a central ridge 26b and two lateral ridges 260.
  • the front end which is curved upwards 26d equipped with a ring 26e, has two facets 26a forming a reentrant angle (FIG. 17a). A little in front of the foot, these two facets are in line (FIG. 17b). Further back, they form a salient angle which is accentuated toward the back (FIGS. 17c and 17d).
  • the facets 26a are thus generally helicoidal in shape.
  • the clog has a heelpiece 32 and foot-holding straps 31 and 33.
  • the heelpiece 32 is placed behind the halflength of the ski and the lateral ridges 260 in preference extend further back than the central ridge in order to increase the lift of the back of the clog.
  • the clogs have the shape of water skis which are buoyant in order to permit the use of the apparatus either at home, or on water, with a view to learning this sport. On water, the clog can also be used singly.
  • the pulley 4, over which the main cable 5 passes can be attached to a fixed support (peg) or to a moving connection (a motor boat, for instance).
  • Exercise apparatus characterized by the fact that it has, in combination, a pulley and means of fastening it nonresiliently to a fixed point, a main cable passing over this pulley, two intermediate pulleys equipped with swivels having a snap-hook fixed to the free ends of this main cable, an auxiliary cable passing over each of the intermediate pulleys and equipped with holding means associated with one auxiliary cable especially adapted for the upper limbs of a user, and holding means associated with the other auxiliary cable especially adapted for use with the lower limbs of the user, the holding means adapted for use with the lower limbs and consisting of two clogs each having a top, a bottom, and side surfaces, the bottom surface of each clog having two facets forming an angle defining a central ridge midway between the side surfaces, the top surfaces of the clogs having means of fitting to the users foot as well as means for fastening it to its auxiliary cable.
  • Apparatus as recited in claim 1 characterized by the fact that it has a coupling device including a link pivotally connected at each end to a clog to join the two clogs in order to compel them to maintain their parallelism without, however, preventing longitudinal and axial relative movement of the clogs.

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US4251068A (en) * 1979-07-12 1981-02-17 Tarnacki Edward J Exercising device for skiers
US4744558A (en) * 1987-06-16 1988-05-17 Smirmaul Heinz J Downhill ski exercise device
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US4846690A (en) * 1987-07-24 1989-07-11 Danny Williams Water ski training apparatus
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