WO2018127797A1 - Training device - Google Patents

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WO2018127797A1
WO2018127797A1 PCT/IB2018/050011 IB2018050011W WO2018127797A1 WO 2018127797 A1 WO2018127797 A1 WO 2018127797A1 IB 2018050011 W IB2018050011 W IB 2018050011W WO 2018127797 A1 WO2018127797 A1 WO 2018127797A1
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Ivan Francis BAM
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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
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/08—User-manipulated weights anchored at one end
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/15—Arrangements for force transmissions
    • A63B21/151—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
    • A63B21/154—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains using special pulley-assemblies
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/28—Devices for two persons operating in opposition or in cooperation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/002—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for football
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/34—Tackling, blocking or grappling dummies, e.g. boxing or wrestling or American- football dummies
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • A63B71/02—Games or sports accessories not covered in groups A63B1/00 - A63B69/00 for large-room or outdoor sporting games
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  • This invention relates to a training device.
  • the invention relates to a scrum machine that provides a dynamic counter force.
  • scrumming machines were developed.
  • the main purpose of a scrum machine is to provide a safe apparatus with which a rugby team can practice their scrumming techniques and in so doing, improve their strength and skills.
  • Scrum machines are usually weighed, padded devices with the most common types being sleds or rollers.
  • the inventor is aware of available scrum machines and how they are used.
  • the invertor aims to provide a scrum machine that can provide a dynamic counter force, which will ensure more realistic training.
  • a training device which includes a push sled arranged to be pushed in a first direction;
  • a pulling mechanism attachable to the push sled and at least one stationary support, the pulling mechanism having at least one pulley arrangement with a pulling end, providing a mechanical advantage for a user pulling on the pulling end allowing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction to be produced.
  • the training device may be in the form of a rugby training device, an American football training device or the like.
  • the push sled may be in the form of any one of: a scrumming machine, a football sled or the like.
  • the training device may be a rugby training device and the push sled may be in the form of a scrumming machine.
  • the scrumming machine may include pads attached on a sledge-type mobile frame for allowing horizontal movement forward and backwards against resistance.
  • the pads may be arranged to mimic a tight-head prop, a hooker and a loose-head prop of an opposed team.
  • the sled may include weights for adding resistance.
  • the sled may also include spikes that are able to engage with the ground to add resistance.
  • the scrumming machine may include one or more attachment formations to which the pulling mechanism is attachable.
  • the push sled may include one or more supporting arms on which the one or more attachment formations are provided.
  • the push sled may include two supporting arms, one arm extending from each side of the training device, the outer ends of each of the support arms may include an attachment formation.
  • the supporting arm may be of angle iron, tubing or the like.
  • the push sled may include one support arm, the support arm secured to the push sled with the distal ends of the support arm projecting from each side of the push sled, and two attachment formation, each attachment formation located on outer ends of the support arm.
  • the pulling mechanism may include one or more elongate tensile elements arranged to connect the one or more attachment formations of the push sled to the at least one pulley arrangement.
  • the elongate tensile element may be in the form of any one of a rope, cable, a strap or the like.
  • the one or more attachment formation on the push sled may be in the form of pulleys, around which the one or more elongate tensile element is attached, such that the elongate element is moveable around the pulley.
  • the one or more attachment formation on the push sled may be in the form of fixed connection points to which ends of the one or more elongate elements are attached and fixed in position.
  • the at least one pulley arrangement may be in the form of a block and tackle.
  • the block and tackle may include two pulley blocks, a first and a second, with an elongate tensile element threaded through and between the first and second pulley blocks providing a loose pulling end.
  • the first and second pulley blocks may include between 1 and 5 sheaves.
  • the elongate tensile element may be arranged on the first and second pulley blocks of the block and tackle to provide a loose pulling end.
  • the first pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement may be fixed and the second pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement may be moveable, when the loose pulling end is pulled.
  • the elongate tensile element is threaded through the pulleys to provide a mechanical advantage that amplifies a force applied to the loose pulling end.
  • At least one of the stationary support may be in the of any one of: a rugby post, an anchor, a vehicle, a wall and the like.
  • At least one stationary support may be in the form of a leg of a rugby post.
  • the first pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement may be attached to the stationary support.
  • the first pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement may include a hook for attaching the first pulley block to the stationary support.
  • the pulling mechanism may include an elongate tensile element attachable to the push sled, and one pulley arrangement in the form of a block and tackle, providing a mechanical advantage for a user pulling on a loose pulling end form the block and tackle.
  • One end of the elongate tensile element may be attached to a first stationary support, the remainder of the elongate tensile element may be passed through the one or more attachment formations on the push sled.
  • the opposing end of the elongate tensile element may be attached to the block and tackle, and the block and tackle may be attached to a second stationary support.
  • the block and tackle may include a loose pulling end, on which a user may pull to create a dynamic force opposed to the first direction in which the push sled is pushed in use.
  • the pulling mechanism may include an elongate tensile element attachable to the push sled.
  • the pulling mechanism may further include two pulley arrangements each in the form of a block and tackle, providing a mechanical advantage for users pulling on loose pulling ends from each block and tackle.
  • One end of the elongate tensile element may be attached to a first block and tackle which in turn may be attached to a first stationary support, the remainder of the elongate tensile element may be passed through the one or more attachment formations on the push sled, a opposing end of the elongate tensile element may be attached to a second block and tackle which may be in turn attached to a second stationary support.
  • the first and second block and tackle may each include a loose pulling end. In use users may pull on the loose pulling ends to create a dynamic force opposed to the first direction in which the push sled is pushed.
  • the pulling mechanism may include at least one extension spring located between the stationary support and the push sled, the extension spring when extended in a first direction providing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction.
  • the training device may further include a mechanical device connected to the loose pulling end of the one or more pulley mechanisms, in use to pull on the loose pulling end.
  • the invention also provides for a method of producing a dynamic opposing force on a scrumming machine, which includes
  • Figure 1 shows a training device in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 2 shows the training device of Figure 1 in use
  • Figure 3 shows a training device in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention.
  • Figure 4 shows a training device in accordance with yet a further embodiment of the invention, in use.
  • reference numeral (10) refers to a training device, which includes a push sled (12) arranged to be pushed in a first direction (50) and a pulling mechanism (16) attached to the push sled (12).
  • the pulling mechanism (16) is also attached to two stationary supports (52), thereby connecting the push sled (12) to the stationary supports (52).
  • the pulling mechanism (16) includes a pulley arrangement (18) with a pulling end (18.3.1 ), providing a mechanical advantage for a user pulling on the pulling end (18.3.1 ) for allowing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction (50) to be produced.
  • the training device (10) is in the form of a rugby-training device and the push sled (12) is in the form of a scrumming machine.
  • the stationary supports (52) are in the form of rugby posts.
  • the scrumming machine (12) includes pads (12.2) attached on a sledge-type mobile frame (12.1 ) for allowing horizontal movement forward and backwards against resistance.
  • the pads (12.2) are arranged to mimic a tight-head prop, a hooker and a loose-head prop.
  • the scrumming machine (12) includes two support arms (20) with attachment formations (20.2) for attaching to the pulling mechanism (16).
  • Each support arm (20) is in the form of an elongate arm (20.1 ) having an attachment formation in the form of a pulley (20.2) at a front end, a rear end of the elongate arm (20.1 ) is attached to the scrumming machine (12).
  • the pulleys (20.2) on the support arms (20) are in the form of single sheave pulleys.
  • the scrumming machine (12) includes two extensions (20), one attached to each side of the scrumming machine (12).
  • the elongate arm (20.1 ) is of angle iron and is 4m long.
  • the pulling mechanism (16) includes an elongate tensile element (22).
  • the elongate tensile element (22) is in the form of a rope.
  • One end of the elongate tensile element (22) is attached to a first rugby post (52.1 ), the remainder of the elongate tensile element (22) is passed through the pulleys (20.2) of the scrumming machine support arms (20) and the opposing end is attached to the pulley arrangement (18).
  • the pulley arrangement (18) is in turn connected to a second rugby post (52.2).
  • the pulley arrangement (18) is in the form of a block and tackle.
  • the block and tackle (18) includes two pulley blocks (18.1 ), (18.2) with an elongate tensile element (18.3) threaded through the pulleys and between the pulley blocks (18.1 ), (18.2).
  • the first pulley block (18.1 ) is fixed and the second pulley block (18.2) is movable.
  • the first pulley block (18.1 ) is in the form of a treble sheave pulley block.
  • the second pulley block (18.2) is in the form of a double sheave pulley block.
  • the elongate tensile element (18.3) is threaded through the pulleys to provide a mechanical advantage that amplifies a force applied to the loose pulling end (18.3.1 ).
  • the first pulley block (18.1 ) is attached to the second rugby post (52.2).
  • the first pulley block (18.1 ) includes a hook (18.4) for attaching to the rugby post (52.2).
  • reference numeral (100) refers to another embodiment of the rugby-training device in accordance with the invention.
  • the pulling mechanism (16) has two pulley arrangements (102, 104) providing a mechanical advantage for users pulling on the loose pulling ends (102.3.1 , 104.3.1 ), for allowing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction to be produced.
  • each support arm (106) is in the form of an elongate arm (106.1 ) attached to one side of the scrumming machine (12) and extending laterally outward from the scrumming machine (12), each support arm (106) also has a pulley (106.2) located at a distal end.
  • the pulling mechanism (16) includes an elongate tensile element (108) in the form of a rope.
  • the rope (108) is passed through the pulleys (106.2) of the scrumming machine support arms (106) and each end of the elongate tensile member (108) is attached to one of the pulley arrangements (102, 104).
  • the pulley arrangements (102, 104) are in turn attached to the first and second rugby post (52) respectively.
  • a group of players scrum against the scrumming machine (12) in the first direction (50) while one or more persons pull on the loose pulling ends (102.3.1 , 104.3.1 ) of each of the pulling arrangements (102, 104).
  • Figure 4 refers to yet a further embodiment of the rugby-training device in accordance with the invention.
  • the rugby-training device (200) is shown in use.
  • the attachment formations on the scrumming machine (12) are in the form of fixed connection hooks (202, 204) to which ends of a first set of elongate tensile elements (206, 208) are attached and fixed in position.
  • the pulling mechanism (16) also includes two extension springs (210, 212) a first end of each attached to an end of one of the elongate tensile elements (206, 208) of the first set.
  • the pulling mechanism (16) also includes a second set of elongate tensile elements (214, 216) each attached to a second end of the extension springs (210, 212) and to a pulley arrangement (218, 220), such that the extension spring is positioned between the stationary supports (52) and the scrumming machine (12).
  • Each pulley arrangement (218, 220) is in turn attached to a stationary support (52).
  • extension springs (210, 212) when extended in the first direction (50) providing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction (50).
  • this arrangement can be used to control the tilting of the scrumming machine by applying differing forces on the loose pulling ends (218.3.1 , 220.3.1 ).
  • the inventor believes that the invention provides a new scrum machine that can provide a dynamic opposite force, which will ensure more realistic training as well as a scrum machine that can replicate the rotation of an in-game scrum, which will ensure more realistic and efficient training.

Abstract

The invention relates to a training device which provides a dynamic counter force opposed to the force of scrummaging players on a push sled. The training device includes at least one pulling mechanism attached to the push sled and at least one stationary support. The pulling mechanism having a pulling end which provides a mechanical advantage for a user pulling on the pulling end allowing the dynamic counter force to be produced.

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TRAINING DEVICE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to a training device. In particular, the invention relates to a scrum machine that provides a dynamic counter force.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In rugby a scrum is an ordered formation of players, used to restart play, in which forwards of a team form up with arms interlocked and heads down, and push forward against a similar group from the opposing side. With recent changes to scrumming laws, which were introduced to make the scrums safer by reducing the 'hit' when teams engage, it has become important for teams to focus on the technical elements of scrum in order to gain the upper hand .
In order to train for scrumming and to replicate an in-game scrum, scrumming machines were developed. The main purpose of a scrum machine is to provide a safe apparatus with which a rugby team can practice their scrumming techniques and in so doing, improve their strength and skills. Scrum machines are usually weighed, padded devices with the most common types being sleds or rollers.
The problem with practicing with standard scrumming machines is that unlike a real scrum, there is no dynamic counter force pushing against the team.
The inventor is aware of available scrum machines and how they are used. The invertor aims to provide a scrum machine that can provide a dynamic counter force, which will ensure more realistic training. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
Broadly according to a first aspect of the invention, there is provided a training device, which includes a push sled arranged to be pushed in a first direction; and
a pulling mechanism attachable to the push sled and at least one stationary support, the pulling mechanism having at least one pulley arrangement with a pulling end, providing a mechanical advantage for a user pulling on the pulling end allowing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction to be produced.
The training device may be in the form of a rugby training device, an American football training device or the like. The push sled may be in the form of any one of: a scrumming machine, a football sled or the like.
In a preferred embodiment, the training device may be a rugby training device and the push sled may be in the form of a scrumming machine.
The scrumming machine may include pads attached on a sledge-type mobile frame for allowing horizontal movement forward and backwards against resistance.
The pads may be arranged to mimic a tight-head prop, a hooker and a loose-head prop of an opposed team. In one embodiment, the sled may include weights for adding resistance. The sled may also include spikes that are able to engage with the ground to add resistance.
The scrumming machine may include one or more attachment formations to which the pulling mechanism is attachable.
The push sled may include one or more supporting arms on which the one or more attachment formations are provided. In one embodiment of the invention the push sled may include two supporting arms, one arm extending from each side of the training device, the outer ends of each of the support arms may include an attachment formation. The supporting arm may be of angle iron, tubing or the like. In a preferred embodiment, the push sled may include one support arm, the support arm secured to the push sled with the distal ends of the support arm projecting from each side of the push sled, and two attachment formation, each attachment formation located on outer ends of the support arm.
The pulling mechanism may include one or more elongate tensile elements arranged to connect the one or more attachment formations of the push sled to the at least one pulley arrangement. The elongate tensile element may be in the form of any one of a rope, cable, a strap or the like.
The one or more attachment formation on the push sled may be in the form of pulleys, around which the one or more elongate tensile element is attached, such that the elongate element is moveable around the pulley. The one or more attachment formation on the push sled may be in the form of fixed connection points to which ends of the one or more elongate elements are attached and fixed in position.
The at least one pulley arrangement may be in the form of a block and tackle. The block and tackle may include two pulley blocks, a first and a second, with an elongate tensile element threaded through and between the first and second pulley blocks providing a loose pulling end. The first and second pulley blocks may include between 1 and 5 sheaves. The elongate tensile element may be arranged on the first and second pulley blocks of the block and tackle to provide a loose pulling end.
The first pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement may be fixed and the second pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement may be moveable, when the loose pulling end is pulled. The elongate tensile element is threaded through the pulleys to provide a mechanical advantage that amplifies a force applied to the loose pulling end. At least one of the stationary support may be in the of any one of: a rugby post, an anchor, a vehicle, a wall and the like.
In a preferred embodiment, at least one stationary support may be in the form of a leg of a rugby post.
The first pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement may be attached to the stationary support. The first pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement may include a hook for attaching the first pulley block to the stationary support.
In one embodiment of the invention the pulling mechanism may include an elongate tensile element attachable to the push sled, and one pulley arrangement in the form of a block and tackle, providing a mechanical advantage for a user pulling on a loose pulling end form the block and tackle.
One end of the elongate tensile element may be attached to a first stationary support, the remainder of the elongate tensile element may be passed through the one or more attachment formations on the push sled. The opposing end of the elongate tensile element may be attached to the block and tackle, and the block and tackle may be attached to a second stationary support.
The block and tackle may include a loose pulling end, on which a user may pull to create a dynamic force opposed to the first direction in which the push sled is pushed in use.
In another embodiment of the invention the pulling mechanism may include an elongate tensile element attachable to the push sled. The pulling mechanism may further include two pulley arrangements each in the form of a block and tackle, providing a mechanical advantage for users pulling on loose pulling ends from each block and tackle. One end of the elongate tensile element may be attached to a first block and tackle which in turn may be attached to a first stationary support, the remainder of the elongate tensile element may be passed through the one or more attachment formations on the push sled, a opposing end of the elongate tensile element may be attached to a second block and tackle which may be in turn attached to a second stationary support.
The first and second block and tackle may each include a loose pulling end. In use users may pull on the loose pulling ends to create a dynamic force opposed to the first direction in which the push sled is pushed.
In another embodiment of the invention the pulling mechanism may include at least one extension spring located between the stationary support and the push sled, the extension spring when extended in a first direction providing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction.
In use, a group of players scrum against the push sled in the first direction while one or more persons pull on each of the loose pulling ends of the pulling mechanisms. The training device may further include a mechanical device connected to the loose pulling end of the one or more pulley mechanisms, in use to pull on the loose pulling end.
The invention also provides for a method of producing a dynamic opposing force on a scrumming machine, which includes
providing a scrumming machine; and
attaching the scrumming machine to a stationary support with a block and tackle. The invention is now described, by way of non-limiting examples, with reference to the accompanying drawings:
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In the figure(s): Figure 1 shows a training device in accordance with a first embodiment of the invention; Figure 2 shows the training device of Figure 1 in use;
Figure 3 shows a training device in accordance with a further embodiment of the invention;
Figure 4 shows a training device in accordance with yet a further embodiment of the invention, in use.
In the drawings, like reference numerals denote like parts of the invention unless otherwise indicated.
EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
In Figure 1 reference numeral (10) refers to a training device, which includes a push sled (12) arranged to be pushed in a first direction (50) and a pulling mechanism (16) attached to the push sled (12). The pulling mechanism (16) is also attached to two stationary supports (52), thereby connecting the push sled (12) to the stationary supports (52). The pulling mechanism (16) includes a pulley arrangement (18) with a pulling end (18.3.1 ), providing a mechanical advantage for a user pulling on the pulling end (18.3.1 ) for allowing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction (50) to be produced.
In this example, the training device (10) is in the form of a rugby-training device and the push sled (12) is in the form of a scrumming machine.
The stationary supports (52) are in the form of rugby posts.
The scrumming machine (12) includes pads (12.2) attached on a sledge-type mobile frame (12.1 ) for allowing horizontal movement forward and backwards against resistance. The pads (12.2) are arranged to mimic a tight-head prop, a hooker and a loose-head prop.
The scrumming machine (12) includes two support arms (20) with attachment formations (20.2) for attaching to the pulling mechanism (16). Each support arm (20) is in the form of an elongate arm (20.1 ) having an attachment formation in the form of a pulley (20.2) at a front end, a rear end of the elongate arm (20.1 ) is attached to the scrumming machine (12). The pulleys (20.2) on the support arms (20) are in the form of single sheave pulleys. In this example, the scrumming machine (12) includes two extensions (20), one attached to each side of the scrumming machine (12). The elongate arm (20.1 ) is of angle iron and is 4m long.
The pulling mechanism (16) includes an elongate tensile element (22). The elongate tensile element (22) is in the form of a rope. One end of the elongate tensile element (22) is attached to a first rugby post (52.1 ), the remainder of the elongate tensile element (22) is passed through the pulleys (20.2) of the scrumming machine support arms (20) and the opposing end is attached to the pulley arrangement (18). The pulley arrangement (18) is in turn connected to a second rugby post (52.2).
The pulley arrangement (18) is in the form of a block and tackle. The block and tackle (18) includes two pulley blocks (18.1 ), (18.2) with an elongate tensile element (18.3) threaded through the pulleys and between the pulley blocks (18.1 ), (18.2). The first pulley block (18.1 ) is fixed and the second pulley block (18.2) is movable. In this example, the first pulley block (18.1 ) is in the form of a treble sheave pulley block. The second pulley block (18.2) is in the form of a double sheave pulley block. The elongate tensile element (18.3) is threaded through the pulleys to provide a mechanical advantage that amplifies a force applied to the loose pulling end (18.3.1 ). The first pulley block (18.1 ) is attached to the second rugby post (52.2). The first pulley block (18.1 ) includes a hook (18.4) for attaching to the rugby post (52.2).
As shown in Figure 2, in use a group of players scrum against the scrumming machine (12) in the first direction (50), while one or more persons pull on the loose pulling end (18.3.1 ) of the pulling mechanism (16).
In Figure 3 reference numeral (100) refers to another embodiment of the rugby-training device in accordance with the invention. In this example, the pulling mechanism (16) has two pulley arrangements (102, 104) providing a mechanical advantage for users pulling on the loose pulling ends (102.3.1 , 104.3.1 ), for allowing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction to be produced.
As shown the scrumming machine (12) includes two supporting arms (106) for attaching to the pulling mechanism (16). Each support arm (106) is in the form of an elongate arm (106.1 ) attached to one side of the scrumming machine (12) and extending laterally outward from the scrumming machine (12), each support arm (106) also has a pulley (106.2) located at a distal end.
The pulling mechanism (16) includes an elongate tensile element (108) in the form of a rope. The rope (108) is passed through the pulleys (106.2) of the scrumming machine support arms (106) and each end of the elongate tensile member (108) is attached to one of the pulley arrangements (102, 104). The pulley arrangements (102, 104) are in turn attached to the first and second rugby post (52) respectively.
In use, a group of players scrum against the scrumming machine (12) in the first direction (50) while one or more persons pull on the loose pulling ends (102.3.1 , 104.3.1 ) of each of the pulling arrangements (102, 104).
In Figure 4 reference (200) refers to yet a further embodiment of the rugby-training device in accordance with the invention. The rugby-training device (200) is shown in use.
In this embodiment, the attachment formations on the scrumming machine (12) are in the form of fixed connection hooks (202, 204) to which ends of a first set of elongate tensile elements (206, 208) are attached and fixed in position. In this example, the pulling mechanism (16) also includes two extension springs (210, 212) a first end of each attached to an end of one of the elongate tensile elements (206, 208) of the first set. The pulling mechanism (16) also includes a second set of elongate tensile elements (214, 216) each attached to a second end of the extension springs (210, 212) and to a pulley arrangement (218, 220), such that the extension spring is positioned between the stationary supports (52) and the scrumming machine (12). Each pulley arrangement (218, 220) is in turn attached to a stationary support (52).
The extension springs (210, 212) when extended in the first direction (50) providing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction (50).
In use, this arrangement can be used to control the tilting of the scrumming machine by applying differing forces on the loose pulling ends (218.3.1 , 220.3.1 ).
The inventor believes that the invention provides a new scrum machine that can provide a dynamic opposite force, which will ensure more realistic training as well as a scrum machine that can replicate the rotation of an in-game scrum, which will ensure more realistic and efficient training.

Claims

1 . A training device, which includes
a push sled arranged to be pushed in a first direction; and
a pulling mechanism attachable to the push sled and at least one stationary support, the pulling mechanism having at least one pulley arrangement with a pulling end, providing a mechanical advantage for a user pulling on the pulling end allowing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction to be produced.
2. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the training device is in the form of any one of: a rugby training device and American football training device.
3. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the push sled is in the form of any one of: a scrumming machine and a football sled.
4. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the training device is a rugby training device and the push sled is in the form of a scrumming machine.
5. The training device as claimed in claim 4, in which the scrumming machine include pads attached on a sledge-type mobile frame for allowing horizontal movement forward and backwards against resistance.
6. The training device as claimed in claim 5, in which the pads are arranged to mimic a tight-head prop, a hooker and a loose-head prop of an opposed team.
7. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the push sled includes weights for adding resistance.
8. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the push sled includes spikes that are able to engage with the ground to add resistance.
9. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the push sled includes one or more attachment formations to which the pulling mechanism is attachable.
10. The training device as claimed in claim 9, in which the push sled includes one or more supporting arms on which the one or more attachment formations are provided.
1 1. The training device as claimed in claim 10, in which the push sled includes two supporting arms, one arm extending from each side of the training device, outer ends of each of the support arms includes an attachment formation.
12. The training device as claimed in claim 10, in which the push sled includes one support arm, the support arm secured to the push sled with distal ends of the support arm projecting from each side of the push sled, and two attachment formations, each attachment formation located on outer ends of the support arm.
13. The training device as claimed in claim 9, in which the pulling mechanism includes one or more elongate tensile elements arranged to connect the one or more attachment formations of the push sled to the at least one pulley arrangement.
14. The training device as claimed in claim 13, in which the one or more elongate tensile elements are in the form of any one of: a rope, cable and strap.
15. The training device as claimed in claim 13, in which the one or more attachment formations on the push sled are in the form of pulleys, around which the one or more elongate tensile element is attached, such that the elongate element is moveable around the pulley.
16. The training device as claimed in claim 13, in which the one or more attachment formations on the push sled are in the form of fixed connection points to which ends of the one or more elongate elements are attached and fixed in position.
17. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the at least one pulley arrangement is in the form of a block and tackle.
18. The training device as claimed in claim 17, in which the block and tackle includes two pulley blocks, a first and a second, with an elongate tensile element threaded through and between the first and second pulley blocks and providing a loose pulling end.
19. The training device as claimed in claim 18, in which each pulley block includes between 1 and 5 sheaves.
20. The training device as claimed in claim 18, in which the elongate tensile element is arranged on the pulleys to provide a loose pulling end.
21. The training device as claimed in claim 18, in which a first pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement is fixed and a second pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement is moveable, when the loose pulling end is pulled.
22. The training device as claimed in claim 21 , in which the elongate tensile element is threaded through the pulley blocks to provide a mechanical advantage that amplifies a force applied to the loose pulling end.
23. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the at least one stationary support is in the form of any one of: a rugby post, an anchor, a vehicle and a wall.
24. The training device as claimed in claim 23, in which the at least one stationary support is in the form of a leg of a rugby post.
The training device as claimed in claim 18, in which the first pulley block least one pulley arrangement is attached to the stationary support.
26. The training device as claimed in claim 25, in which the first pulley block of the at least one pulley arrangement includes a hook for attaching the pulley arrangement to the stationary support.
27. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the pulling mechanism includes an elongate tensile element attachable to the push sled, and one pulley arrangement in the form of a block and tackle, providing a mechanical advantage for a user pulling on a loose pulling end from the block and tackle.
28. The training device as claimed in claim 27, in which one end of the elongate tensile element is attached to a first stationery support, the remainder of the elongate tensile element is passed through attachment formations on the push sled, the opposing end of the elongate tensile element is attached to the block and tackle, and the block and tackle is attached to a second stationery support.
29. The training device as claimed in claim 28, in which the block and tackle includes a loose pulling end, on which a user can pull to create a dynamic force opposed to the first direction in which the push sled is pushed in use.
30. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the pulling mechanism includes an elongate tensile element attachable to the push sled, the pulling mechanism further includes two pulley arrangements in the form of a block and tackles, providing a mechanical advantage for a user pulling on loose pulling ends from the block and tackles.
31. The training device as claimed in claim 30, in which one end of the elongate tensile element is attached to a first block and tackle which is in turn attached to a first stationery support, the remainder of the elongate tensile element is passed through attachment formations on the push sled, the opposing end of the elongate tensile element is attached to a second block and tackle which is in turn attached to a second stationery support.
32. The training device as claimed in claim 31 , in which each block and tackle include a loose pulling end, on which users can pull to create a dynamic force opposed to the first direction in which the push sled is pushed in use.
33. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which the pulling mechanism includes at least one extension spring located anywhere between the stationary support and the push sled, the extension spring when extended in a first direction providing a dynamic force opposed to the first direction.
34. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , in which in use a group of players scrum against the push sled in the first direction while one or more persons pull on each of the loose pulling ends of the pulling mechanisms.
35. The training device as claimed in claim 1 , which includes a mechanical device connected to the loose pulling end of the one or more pulley mechanisms, in use to pull on the loose pulling end.
36. A method of producing a dynamic opposing force on a scrumming machine which includes
providing a scrumming machine; and
attaching the scrumming machine to a stationary support with a block and tackle.
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