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Weight lifting spotting device

a technology for spotting devices and weight lifting, which is applied in the direction of weights, gymnastic exercise, sport apparatus, etc., can solve the problems of affecting the use of the device, so as to achieve the effect of adjusting quickly and easily to different positions

Inactive Publication Date: 2007-03-29
ANDREWS WASIM
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[0008] It is a further objective of the instant invention to provide a safety device which is operable by the weight lifter alone. Thus eliminating the need of another person to act as a spotter.
[0009] It is yet another objective of the instant invention to provide a device which can be adjusted quickly and easily to different positions for different exercises.

Problems solved by technology

Hydraulic systems are susceptible to premature seal failure if the hydraulic ram is not clean and if too much weight is rapidly applied.
Failure of the hydraulic system presents a grave risk to the lifter since nothing will prevent the barbell from coming down and injuring the lifter.
This device also cannot be used with existing weight benches.

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[0017] Referring to the drawings and in particular to FIG. 1 there is illustrated a preferred albeit non-limiting embodiment. A weight lifting spotting device 10 is shown which comprises a pair of uprights 12a and 12b connected by a transverse member 14. The uprights have horizontally extending base members 16a and 16b located at their lowermost portions. The base members provide support to maintain the uprights in their vertical position. They can also be provided with wheels 18a and 18b located on the bottom portion of the base members. The wheels may be fixedly mounted, as shown, or retractable. The wheels enable the spotting device to be easily moved to different pieces of weight lifting equipment. Handles 15a and 15b located on the upper portion of the uprights are used to help move the device. The uprights have screws 20a and 20b mounted inside. Attached to the screws are barbell supports 22a, 22b. Slots are provided in the front faces of uprights 12a and 12b. These slots allo...

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Abstract

A portable self spotting weight lifting safety apparatus comprising uprights positioned on either side of a weight lifting bench. Barbell support arms extending from the uprights and into the pathway of barbells. Rotating screws located in the uprights raise and lower the support arms. When assistance is necessary, the exerciser presses a foot actuated switch which in turn operates a motor to rotate the screws to raise the support arms.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION [0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of exercise and weight lifting equipment. More particularly, this invention relates to devices for assisting individuals during the performance of weight lifting exercises which will prevent injury and increase the benefit of the exercise. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] A significant and common problem for free weight lifters is that without a spotter it is difficult to obtain the maximum benefits from these exercises. In order to obtain the maximum benefits the exercises should be performed to the point of fatigue. At this point the lifter may not have the ability to return the weights to their support racks. A person lifting alone must therefore stop the exercise when any doubt enters their mind whether they can complete the next repetition or not. [0003] The greatest danger exists when the lifter is performing bench presses. The lifter is lying on a bench underneath the free weights. Should he ...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B21/06A63B21/078
CPCA63B2021/0786A63B21/078A63B21/0783
Inventor ANDREWS, WASIM
Owner ANDREWS WASIM
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