US829257A

US829257A - Punching-bag apparatus.

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Publication number: US829257A
Application number: US29600906A
Authority: US
Inventors: Harriet E Cary
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 1906-01-15
Filing date: 1906-01-15
Publication date: 1906-08-21
Anticipated expiration: 1923-08-21

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N0. 829,257. PATENTED AUG. 21, 1906. H. E. CARY. PUNCHING BAG APPARATUS.

APPLICATION FILED JAN.16. 1906.

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UNITED STATES PATENT OFFIOE.

Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented Aug. 21, 1906.

Application filed January 15,1906. Serial No. 296,009.

To @ZZ whom, it may concern:

Be it known that I, HARRIET E. CARY, of New York, in the county of New York, in the State of New York, have invented new and useful Im rovements in Punching-Bag Apparatus, o which the following, taken in connection with the accompanying drawings, is a full, clear, and exact description.

This invention relates to so-called punching-bags which are usually suspended by a cord or other iexible device from a circular plate or board which is supported horizontally at a proper elevation above a floor or the ground to permit a person to stand thereunder for ythe purpose of striking the bag with the closed hand, by which action the bag is forced against the under side of the plate or board and caused to be repelled, so as to permit the same to be repeatedly struck, thereby affording exercise for such person.

One of the objects of the present invention is to provide a simple, strong, and rigid portable support for the bag and its repelling plate or board which shall permit of quick and convenient adjustment, whereby the said repelling-plate and bag may be placed at various elevations from the floor or ground for the purpose of accommodating persons of different heights.

Another object of the invention is to produce an apparatus which can be readily erected against a wall or other upright structure without the necessity of applying screws or bolts or other fastening devices to the wall, and thereby avoiding injury to the wall,

Furthermore, the object of the invention is to provide a repelling-plate with simple and efficient means for muffling the sound produced by the impact of the bag thereon.

Other objects will be apparent by the novel construction and arrangement of the component parts of the punching-bag apparatus hereinafter fully described, and set forth in the claims.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is a front elevation of the punching-bag apparatus embodying my invention. Fig. 2 is a side view of the same. Fig. 3 is a detail inverted plan view of the bag-repelling plate and portions of its supporting-arms. Fig. 4 is an enlarged transverse section taken on the line X X in Fig. 3. Fig. 5 is an enlarged vrear view of the bracket, showing the eccentric devices by which the plate-supporting arms are sustained verticallyl adjustable on Similar letters of reference indicate corresponding parts.

A denotes the bracket, consisting of a frame which is preferably formed of metal and is composed of vertical bars a a, each provided with longitudinal slots b b and transverse bars c c, rigidly secured to or formed integral with the end portions of the bars c a. I prefer to form the lower bar c longer than the upper bar c and connect the end portions of said bars by similar bars d d, which are disposed downwardly divergent,

as clearly shown in Fig. 1 of the drawings.` The said transverse bars c c serve as bearings,

by which the bracket is adapted to abut against a wall or other suitable structure, as indicated at A.

rThe bars CZ d are formed at their lower portions with 'sockets e e, consisting of forwardly and downwardly extending tubes which are disposed divergent correspondingly with said bars, and in said sockets are rigidly secured the upper ends of braces B B, which are inclined toward the wall and have their lower ends provided with suitable feet f f, by which. they rest upon the floor, (indicated at B.) The said feet consist, preferably, of annular blocks which may be formed integral with or detachable from the braces, and to effectually prevent the same from slipping on the .f

iioor I provide the bottoms thereof with rubber rings or other frictional means, as indicated at g and clearly shown in Fig. 8 of the drawings. By constructing the feet of the braces in the manner described I dispense with the use of screws, nails, or other fastening devices which would injure the floor.

Each 'of the sockets or tubes c c is provided on its rear side with a perforated ear h, to which is secured one end of a tension-rod O, the opposite end of which is connected to the mop-board N and floor, as indicated, by any suitable means. These rods are each composed .of sections and provided with the usual turnbuckles by means of which the rods may be tightened, whereby the upper ends of the braces are drawn toward the wall to securely sustain the bracket in its position. D D denote two parallel horizontal arms extending forwardly from the bracket A and IOO which are formed at their rear ends With vertical bearing-plates a a', abutting against the front faces of the bars e a of said bracket. Said arms D D are supported vertically adjustable on the bracket-bars e a by means of tap-bolts b b, passing through the aforesaid slots b and screwed into the bearing-plates a a of the arms. To said bolts are connected two pairs of plates c c, disposed back'of the respective bars a e. The plates of each pair are united end to end by a hinge-pin cl, passing through eyes e d, formed correspondingly at the ends, the outer ends of which plates are provided with apertures f f, through which the said tap-bolts pass. The said hinge-pins d d are formed with rings g g, in which are journaled eccentrics h h, fastened rigidly to or formed integral with the ends of a transverse shaft t', provided intermediate the ends with a depending lever j for turning the same. By operating this shaft the said eccentrics h h cause the rings to bear 'firinl T against the s 9 .fl .I e

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rear faces of the bars a a, whereby the aforesaid arms D D are securely clamped to the bracket, as clearly shown in Figs. 5 and 6 of the drawings. By the described connection of the arms D D to the bracket it is obvious that the said. arms can be quickly and conveniently raised or lowered for the purpose of placing the bag-repelling plate C at the desired elevation above the floor. This repelling-plate consists, preferably, of a ring disposed horizontally and is rigidly secured to the under sides of the arms by any suitable means. However, I prefer to form the said arms with bosses a2 a2, provided with horizontal faces, and fasten the ring thereto by means of screws or bolts. (Not necessary to be shown.)

The punching-bag D is of the usual style and ism disposed centrally below the ring or plate C and suspended by a cord b2 or other flexible device which is preferably secured in a rigid socket c2, extending downwardly from a transverse bar d2, rigidly connected to ears d3 d3, formed on the under sides of the arms D D, as shown in Figs. l, 2, This bar d2 also serves as a tie for rigidly connecting and bracing the bars. The connection of the suspension-cord b2 with the socket c2 may be made in any suitable and well-known manner which will permit the cord to be lengthened or shortened for the purpose of placing the bag in proper position in relation to the A plate C/ and which will permit the cord to be readily detached from the socket when required.

In order to deaden the sound incident to the impact of the punching-'bag on the repelling-plate, I provide said plate with suitable muffling means consisting, preferably, of a series of studs e2 e2, projecting from the lower face of the plate and composed of vrubber or other suitable flexible material. These studs may be applied to the plate by providing the latter with sockets f 2 f 2, into which the studs are inserted and fastened therein by means of nails or pins, as shown in Fig. 4 of the drawings, or they may be fastened in the manner illustrated in Fig. 7 of the drawings, in which instance the said studs pass through apertures e3 in a supplemental plate C2, secured to the under side of the plate C, and they are formed with flat heads g2 g2, firmly clamped between the two plates. However, it will be understood that other methods of attachment may be resorted to. It has been found 'by experience that the mufliing-studs are rendered more effective by tapering the outer ends thereof, preferably by forming them pyramidal shape, as shown.

I do not limit myself to the specific construction of the punching bag apparatus hereinbe'fore described, and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, inasmuch as the same is subject to various modifications Without departing 'from the spirit of the invention.

What I claim as my invention is- 1. In a punching-bag apparatus, the combination with a support, of a horizontallydisposed bag-repelling plate fastened vertically adjustably thereto and provided with a series of muffling projections arranged in annular series as set forth.

2. In a punching-bag apparatus, the combination with a suitable support, of a horizontally-disposed bag -repelling plate provided on its under side with a series of nonmetallic muffling-studs, and flexible means for suspending the punching-bag centrally below the plate as set forth.

3. In a punching-bag apparatus, a bag-repelling plate or board consisting of a horizontally-supported ring and provided with muffiing means composed of a series of flexible studs projecting from the lower face thereof as set forth.

4. In a punching-bag apparatus, the cornbination with a suitable support, of a bag-repelling plate fastened vertically adjustably to said support, means suspending the punching-bag below said plate, and eccentric means for clamping the plate-fastening means as and for the purpose set forth.

5. In a punching-bag apparatus, the combination of a suitably-supported bracket provided with vertical slots, a pair of horizontal arms provided with means extending through said slots for connecting the arms vertically adjustably to the bracket, plates disposed movably on the bracket and supporting said arms, eccentrics connected to the plate for clamping the latter to the bracket, means for actuating said eccentrics, a bag-repelling plate fastened to the said arms, and means IOO IIO

for suspending the punching-bag as set forth.

6. In a punching-bag apparatus, the combination of a suitably-supported bracket provided with vertical slots, a pair of parallel horizontal arms provided at one end with bolts passing through said slots, a pair of hinged plates connected to the bolts of each arm, bearing-rings connected to hinges of the plates, a transverse shaft disposed back of the bracket and provided with eccentrics journaled in said rings, means for turning said shaft whereby the rings are caused t0 firmly bear on the bracket to sustain the arms in their positions, a bag-repelling plate rigidly fastened to said arms, and flexible means for suspending the punching-bag centrally below the latter plate as set forth.

7. In a punching-bag apparatus, the combination with a suitable support, of a bag-repelling plate having its repelling-face provided with yielding mufiiing-studs having their outer ends formed pyramidal shape as set forth and shown.

8. In a punching-bag apparatus, the bagrepelling plate having its repelling-face provided with sockets, and yielding mufflingstuds secured in said sockets as set forth.

9. In combination with a suitable upright, a punching-bag apparatus comprising a bracket abutting against the upright and detached therefrom, inclined braces rigidly sustaining said bracket, a bag-repelling plate supported adjustably on the bracket, and the punching-bag provided with means suspending the same below said repelling-plate as set forth.

10. In combination with a suitable upright, a punching-bag apparatus comprising a bracket abutting against the upright and detached therefrom, inclined braces resting upon they floor or ground and supporting said bracket, a bag-repelling plate supported vertically adjustably on the bracket, and means suspending the punching-bag as set forth.

11. In combination with a suitable upright, a punching-bag apparatus comprising a bracket abutting against the upright and consisting of an upright frame provided on its lower portion with divergent inclined sockets, correspondingly-disposed braces resting upon the fioor or ground and having their upper ends secured rigidly in said sockets for supporting the bracket, a bag-repelling plate supported on said bracket, and means suspending the punching-bag as set forth.

l2. In a punching-bag apparatus, the combination of a bracket having a suitable backsupport and detached therefrom, means bracing the bracket against the back-support, an arm mounted vertically adj ustably on the bracket, a bag-repelling plate supported by said arms, clamping means on the back of the Lbracket for sustaining the arms in its adjusted position, and means suspending the punching-bag as set forth.

18. In combination with a suitable upright, a punching-bag apparatus comprising a bracket provided withdownwardly-extending inclined sockets, inclined braces resting upon the floor or ground and having their upper ends secured in said sockets for sustaining the bracket against the upright, rods connected at one end to the sockets and suitably fas'- tened at their` opposite ends, a bag-repelling plate supported on said bracket, and means suspending the punching-bag as set forth.

14. In a punching-bag apparatus, the combination of a suitably-supported bracket provided with vertical slots, a vertically-adjustable horizontal arm provided with bolts engaging said slots, an eccentric-clamp engaging said bolts and adapted to bear on the back of the bracket for sustaining the arm in its position, a bag-repelling plate supported by said arm and consisting of a horizontallydisposed ring, and fieXible means fastened to the arm centrally above the ring and suspending the punching-bag as set forth.

HARRIET E. CARY.

Witnesses:

J. J. LAAss, L. H. FULMER.