WO2011010941A1 - A step implement for an exerciser and the like - Google Patents

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WO2011010941A1
WO2011010941A1 PCT/PH2009/000010 PH2009000010W WO2011010941A1 WO 2011010941 A1 WO2011010941 A1 WO 2011010941A1 PH 2009000010 W PH2009000010 W PH 2009000010W WO 2011010941 A1 WO2011010941 A1 WO 2011010941A1
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Lee Shiow Tyng
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Reyes, Jeffrey
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/0046—Details of the support elements or their connection to the exercising apparatus, e.g. adjustment of size or orientation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/0015—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with an adjustable movement path of the support elements
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/0025—Particular aspects relating to the orientation of movement paths of the limbs relative to the body; Relative relationship between the movements of the limbs
    • A63B2022/0038—One foot moving independently from the other, i.e. there is no link between the movements of the feet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/14—Platforms for reciprocating rotating motion about a vertical axis, e.g. axis through the middle of the platform
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/16—Platforms for rocking motion about a horizontal axis, e.g. axis through the middle of the platform; Balancing drums; Balancing boards or the like

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  • the present invention relates to a step implement for an exerciser but more specifically to a step implement for an exerciser and the like provided with distance extending means and rotating means that would allow the user to extend the distance and at the same time rotate said step implement.
  • Liao's stepping exerciser includes a bracket, a rack, a pair of pedal holders rotatably mounted to an upper portion of the bracket, a pair of pedals, a beam pivoting the bracket to an upper portion of the rack, a pair of connecting levers respectively rotatably connected between the pedals and the rack, a pair of pulleys and a pair of flexible pulling sheets.
  • Liao's invention does not provide a distance extending means that would allow said exerciser to be used by taller persons and rotating means that would allow the pedals to be rotated.
  • step implement for an exerciser and the like according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior arts.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like comprising a pedal holder provided on a base member, a pair of horizontal plates to hold said base member, a fix mean where said horizontal plates are provided, a pair of end plates disposed on both ends of said fix mean and a pair of shafts where said end plates are disposed characterized in that said step implement is provided with a rotating means and distance extending means.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that said rotating means comprises a crank shafted assembly.
  • Said crank shafted assembly comprises a disc-like plate member having a central opening and a plurality of angularly positioned holes provided at the body of said disc-like plate member. The angularly positioned holes will be in contact with the pair of pins provided at the lower portion of the rectangular plate while the central opening will be for the shaft of the same. The position of said pins to said angularly positioned holes of said disc-like plate member will demonstrate the possible multiple positions that a user can do with the present invention.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that said distance extending means comprises a sliding rail mechanism.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that said sliding rail mechanism comprises a rectangular rib and C-shaped embossment.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that said rectangular rib is provided with plurality of slots.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that at least one of said horizontal plates where said C-shaped embossment is disposed, is provided with a hole.
  • Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that said hole can be provided with a pin to facilitate locking of said sliding rail mechanism.
  • said sliding rail mechanism can be extended horizontally depending on the height of the user. In extending said sliding rail mechanism, the user simply pushes said step implement horizontally depending on the distance that the user wishes, and insert said pin to said hole provided on said horizontal plate, wherein said pin will come into contact with the plurality of slots of said rectangular rib thereby locking said sliding rail mechanism.
  • the taller the user, the wider should be the distance of said step implements in order to maximize its function when applied to any exercising device.
  • Still an object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like that would allow the user to enjoy the multiple functions of the exerciser such as the sliding rail mechanism of said step implement that would allow the user to adjust the distance and angular positions of said step implement.
  • Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention for a step implement for an exerciser and the like;
  • Figure 2 is a sectional view taken along lines 2-2 of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is an exploded view showing the feature of the disc-like plate member of the rotating means, as shown in section of Figure 2;
  • Figures 4 to 6 are plan views showing the different angular variations that can be done using the rotating means of the present invention for a step implement.
  • the present invention provides a step implement for an exerciser and the like that is easy to use, has multiple functions and would make the user enjoy exercising.
  • specific components and makeup are described in order to give a more thorough understanding of the present invention.
  • well-known elements such as the details of various construction materials are not described in detail so as not to obscure the present invention unnecessarily.
  • a step implement for an exerciser and the like 10 comprising a pedal holder 11 being defined by a rectangular plate 12 having its longer ends projecting upward, a base member 13 where said pedal holder 11 is provided wherein said base member 13 is being defined by a lower portion 14 and an upper portion 15, a rotating means 16 provided on said upper portion 15 being defined by a crank shafted assembly, a shaft 17 disposed on said crank shafted assembly 16 where its enlarged upper shaft end portion 18a projects and is welded at the upper portion of said rectangular plate 12 while the enlarged lower shaft end portion 18b projects at the lower portion 14 of said base member 13, a pair of horizontal plates 19 to hold said base member 13, a rod 20 where said horizontal plates 19 are provided, a pair of end plates 21 disposed on both ends of said rod 20 and a pair of shafts 22 where said end plates 21 are provided.
  • Said step implement for an exerciser and the like 10 is provided with a distance extending means 23 in the form of a sliding rail mechanism which comprises of a rectangular ribs 24 disposed on opposite sides of said lower portion 14 of said base member 13 and C-shaped embossments 25 provided at the inner side portion of said horizontal plates 19.
  • Said rectangular ribs 24 are provided with plurality of slots 26 and at least one of said horizontal plates 19 is provided with at least a hole 27 where a pin 28 can be inserted.
  • one of said plurality of slots 26 In order to lock said base member 13 to said horizontal plates 19, one of said plurality of slots 26 must be in line with said hole 27 for the pin 28 to penetrate both.
  • the distances of said plurality of slots 26 allows the user of said step implement 10 to extend the distance of said pedal holder 11.
  • a pedal 29 is to be provided on said pedal holder 11.
  • said crank shafted assembly 16 comprises a a disc-like plate member 30 having a central opening 31 and a plurality of angularly positioned holes 32 provided at the body of said disc-like plate member 30. Said angularly positioned holes 32 will be in contact with a pair of pins 33 provided at the lower portion of the rectangular plate 12 while the central opening 31 will be for the shaft 17 of the same. The position of said pins 33 to said angularly positioned holes 32 of said disc-like plate member 30 will demonstrate the possible multiple positions that a user can do with the present invention.

Abstract

A step implement for exerciser and the like comprising a pedal holder provided on a base member, a pair of horizontal plates to hold said base member, a fix mean where said horizontal plates are provided, a pair of end plates disposed on both ends of said fix mean and a pair of shafts where said end plates are disposed characterized in that said step implement is provided with a rotating means in the form of a crank shafted assembly and distance extending means in the form of rectangular ribs and C-shaped embossments.

Description

SPECIFICATION
A STEP IMPLEMENT FOR AN EXERCISER
AND THE LIKE
Field of the Invention:
The present invention relates to a step implement for an exerciser but more specifically to a step implement for an exerciser and the like provided with distance extending means and rotating means that would allow the user to extend the distance and at the same time rotate said step implement. Background of the Invention:
Well known stepping exercisers merely conduct swaying exercises for the users. Some stepping exercisers like the one mentioned in United States Publication Number US 2007/0232458 issued to Hsueh-Hu Liao on October 4, 2007 introduces the use of handles to assure stability of the user while swaying. Liao's stepping exerciser includes a bracket, a rack, a pair of pedal holders rotatably mounted to an upper portion of the bracket, a pair of pedals, a beam pivoting the bracket to an upper portion of the rack, a pair of connecting levers respectively rotatably connected between the pedals and the rack, a pair of pulleys and a pair of flexible pulling sheets. However, Liao's invention does not provide a distance extending means that would allow said exerciser to be used by taller persons and rotating means that would allow the pedals to be rotated.
Although some exercising devices allows rotation of its pedal, like the one mentioned in United States Patent Number 4,976,425, the prior art only introduces the use of just one pedal without the provision of a distance extending means that would allow multiple functions for the exercising device.
Another prior art is United States Patent Number 6,482,131 that teaches a step adjuster for an elliptical exercising device that includes two assembly frames that are each pivotally connected with a sector gear and a movable sector disc for mutual movement. However, just like the other prior arts, it does not provide multiple functions for the exercising device like rotating and extending the pedals.
While these prior arts fulfill their respective, particular objectives and requirements, the aforementioned prior arts do not disclose the present invention for a step implement for an exerciser and the like.
In these respects, the step implement for an exerciser and the like according to the present invention substantially departs from the conventional concepts and designs of the prior arts.
Object of the Invention:
It is therefore the primary object of the present invention to provide for a step implement for an exerciser and the like that would solve the problems found in the above-mentioned prior arts.
Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like comprising a pedal holder provided on a base member, a pair of horizontal plates to hold said base member, a fix mean where said horizontal plates are provided, a pair of end plates disposed on both ends of said fix mean and a pair of shafts where said end plates are disposed characterized in that said step implement is provided with a rotating means and distance extending means.
Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that said rotating means comprises a crank shafted assembly. Said crank shafted assembly comprises a disc-like plate member having a central opening and a plurality of angularly positioned holes provided at the body of said disc-like plate member. The angularly positioned holes will be in contact with the pair of pins provided at the lower portion of the rectangular plate while the central opening will be for the shaft of the same. The position of said pins to said angularly positioned holes of said disc-like plate member will demonstrate the possible multiple positions that a user can do with the present invention. Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that said distance extending means comprises a sliding rail mechanism. Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that said sliding rail mechanism comprises a rectangular rib and C-shaped embossment. Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that said rectangular rib is provided with plurality of slots. Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that at least one of said horizontal plates where said C-shaped embossment is disposed, is provided with a hole.
Another object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like characterized in that said hole can be provided with a pin to facilitate locking of said sliding rail mechanism. This means that said sliding rail mechanism can be extended horizontally depending on the height of the user. In extending said sliding rail mechanism, the user simply pushes said step implement horizontally depending on the distance that the user wishes, and insert said pin to said hole provided on said horizontal plate, wherein said pin will come into contact with the plurality of slots of said rectangular rib thereby locking said sliding rail mechanism. The taller the user, the wider should be the distance of said step implements in order to maximize its function when applied to any exercising device.
Still an object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like that would allow the user to enjoy the multiple functions of the exerciser such as the sliding rail mechanism of said step implement that would allow the user to adjust the distance and angular positions of said step implement.
Still an object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like that can be applied on a stepper, bikes and trainers and any apparatus that would be used in fitness clubs, and/or home/leisure equipments, where the user is standing on platforms for physical exercises. Still an object of the present invention is to provide for a step implement for exerciser and the like that is easy to manufacture and made of durable materials.
These together with other objects of the present invention, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the invention, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure. For a better understanding of the present invention, its operating advantages and the specific objects attained by its uses, reference should be made to the accompanying drawings and descriptive matter in which there are illustrated preferred embodiments of the invention.
Brief Description of the Drawings:
Figure 1 is an exploded perspective view of the present invention for a step implement for an exerciser and the like;
Figure 2 is a sectional view taken along lines 2-2 of Figure 1; Figure 3 is an exploded view showing the feature of the disc-like plate member of the rotating means, as shown in section of Figure 2;
Figures 4 to 6 are plan views showing the different angular variations that can be done using the rotating means of the present invention for a step implement.
Detailed Description:
The present invention provides a step implement for an exerciser and the like that is easy to use, has multiple functions and would make the user enjoy exercising. In the following description, specific components and makeup are described in order to give a more thorough understanding of the present invention. In other instances, well-known elements such as the details of various construction materials are not described in detail so as not to obscure the present invention unnecessarily.
Referring now to the present invention, there is shown a step implement for an exerciser and the like being represented by reference numeral 10. A step implement for an exerciser and the like 10 comprising a pedal holder 11 being defined by a rectangular plate 12 having its longer ends projecting upward, a base member 13 where said pedal holder 11 is provided wherein said base member 13 is being defined by a lower portion 14 and an upper portion 15, a rotating means 16 provided on said upper portion 15 being defined by a crank shafted assembly, a shaft 17 disposed on said crank shafted assembly 16 where its enlarged upper shaft end portion 18a projects and is welded at the upper portion of said rectangular plate 12 while the enlarged lower shaft end portion 18b projects at the lower portion 14 of said base member 13, a pair of horizontal plates 19 to hold said base member 13, a rod 20 where said horizontal plates 19 are provided, a pair of end plates 21 disposed on both ends of said rod 20 and a pair of shafts 22 where said end plates 21 are provided.
Said step implement for an exerciser and the like 10 is provided with a distance extending means 23 in the form of a sliding rail mechanism which comprises of a rectangular ribs 24 disposed on opposite sides of said lower portion 14 of said base member 13 and C-shaped embossments 25 provided at the inner side portion of said horizontal plates 19. Said rectangular ribs 24 are provided with plurality of slots 26 and at least one of said horizontal plates 19 is provided with at least a hole 27 where a pin 28 can be inserted. In order to lock said base member 13 to said horizontal plates 19, one of said plurality of slots 26 must be in line with said hole 27 for the pin 28 to penetrate both. The distances of said plurality of slots 26 allows the user of said step implement 10 to extend the distance of said pedal holder 11. As shown in Figure 2, a pedal 29 is to be provided on said pedal holder 11. As shown in Figures 2 and 3, said crank shafted assembly 16 comprises a a disc-like plate member 30 having a central opening 31 and a plurality of angularly positioned holes 32 provided at the body of said disc-like plate member 30. Said angularly positioned holes 32 will be in contact with a pair of pins 33 provided at the lower portion of the rectangular plate 12 while the central opening 31 will be for the shaft 17 of the same. The position of said pins 33 to said angularly positioned holes 32 of said disc-like plate member 30 will demonstrate the possible multiple positions that a user can do with the present invention. To be able to change the position of the rectangular plate 12, the user will simply pull upward said rectangular plate 12 thereby dis-engaging said pins 33 from the angularly positioned holes 32 of said disc-like plate member 30 (as shown by the arrow in Figure 2). Once said pins 33 are dis-engaged from said angularly positioned holes 32 of the disc-like plate member 30, the user can then turn said rectangular plate 12 to whatever angular positions that he/she desire. Figures 4 to 6 shows the different angular positions that a user can do with the present invention. Please take note that the different angular positions that can be done with the present invention will rely to the position of said pins 33 in relation to the angularly positioned holes 32 of said disc-like plate member 30.
In addition to the above mentioned examples, various other modifications and alterations of the present invention may be made without departing from the gist of the invention. Accordingly, the above disclosure is not to be considered as limiting and the appended claims are to be interpreted as encompassing the true spirit and the entire scope of the present invention for a step implement for an exerciser and the like.

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1. A step implement for exerciser and the like comprising a pedal holder provided on a base member, a pair of horizontal plates to hold said base member, a fix mean where said horizontal plates are provided, a pair of end plates disposed on both ends of said fix mean and a pair of shafts where said end plates are disposed characterized in that said step implement is provided with a rotating means and distance extending means.
2. A step implement for exerciser and the like as claimed in claim 1 characterized in that said rotating means is a crank shafted assembly.
3. A step implement for exerciser and the like as claimed in claim 1 characterized in that said distance extending means comprises a rectangular rib and C- shaped embossments.
4. A step implement for exerciser and the like as claimed in claim 3 characterized in that said rectangular rib is provided with plurality of slots.
5. A step implement for exerciser and the like as claimed in claim 1 characterized in that at least one of said horizontal plates is provided with a hole.
6. A step implement for exerciser and the like as claimed in claim 5 characterized in that said hole can be provided with a pin to facilitate locking of said base member to said horizontal plates.
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EP0621058A1 (en) * 1993-04-21 1994-10-26 Life Fitness Step exercise apparatus
US6712739B1 (en) * 2003-04-29 2004-03-30 Tsung-Yu Chen Stair climbing exerciser
US20050070403A1 (en) * 2003-09-26 2005-03-31 Yu Hsu Hsiu Balanced type stepper
US20050209058A1 (en) * 2004-03-19 2005-09-22 Hsin Lung Accessories Co., Ltd. Stepper exerciser

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EP0621058A1 (en) * 1993-04-21 1994-10-26 Life Fitness Step exercise apparatus
US6712739B1 (en) * 2003-04-29 2004-03-30 Tsung-Yu Chen Stair climbing exerciser
US20050070403A1 (en) * 2003-09-26 2005-03-31 Yu Hsu Hsiu Balanced type stepper
US20050209058A1 (en) * 2004-03-19 2005-09-22 Hsin Lung Accessories Co., Ltd. Stepper exerciser

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