Adjustable heavy bag/speed bag frame with piston assist

Abstract

A boxing equipment frame assembly, wherein the frame assembly is capable of supporting a plurality of punching bags including a speed bag and a heavy bag. The frame assembly includes a speed bag support assembly that includes a sliding bracket. The bracket serves as the means of connecting the speed bag support assembly to the main equipment frame. By using a sliding bracket that moves independently of the main support frame, the height of the speed bag can be adjusted without displacing any of the additional components attached to the frame. A piston is provided to apply a continuous upward force to the sliding bracket. In applying a continuous upward force the user has to put in less effort and a greater degree of control is achieved in adjusting the height of the speed bag.

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CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This utility application claims priority on and from U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 893,708 filed on Mar. 8, 2007.STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENTN / ABACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]1. Field of the Invention[0003]The present invention relates to boxing equipment and more particularly pertains to an easily and efficiently adjustable frame with platforms and structural members which can support a heavy bag and a speed bag. The present invention is user friendly in that it allows for relatively quick and simple adjustments in the height of the platform which supports a boxing bag.[0004]2. Description of Related Art[0005]Punching bags were originally used by boxers to improve overall punching techniques. Recently, punching bags are being used by people who are not boxers, but want to receive the strength and aerobic benefits achieved through performing the motion of punching. Furthermore, punchi...

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[0015]The speed bag support assembly includes a sliding bracket that encloses a vertical strut that is attached to an extension piece. The sliding bracket is attached to a platform support member that extends horizontally out of the sliding bracket. The platform, upon which the speedbag is attached to and operated on, extends from the bottom of the platform support member. The platform, platform support member and sliding bracket are all rigidly secured together, so that as the bracket is displaced vertically, the platform displaces with respect to the bracket. The displacement of the platform, in turn causes the adjustment of the height of the speed bag. The use of a displaceable bracket surrounding a strut piece that extends outward from the main support piece, allows the height of the speed bag to be adjusted independently from the rest of the entire support frame, thus fixing the height of the heavy bag.

[0016]The bracket is locked and unlocked into position through the insertion and removal of a pin. The pin extends through the bracket and through apertures on both sides of the strut piece thus locking the bracket into a specific position. By locking the bracket into a position the speed bag remains at a fixed height. In order to adjust the height of the speed bag, the turn knob is activated allowing the pin to be pulled through the apertures in the strut piece and out from the side of the bracket. A handle extends from the opposing side of the bracket that provides the user with a means of displacing the bracket.

[0017]The advantage of the present invention is the addition of a piston that is mounted to the main support piece. The end of the piston is coupled to the moveable bracket that surrounds the strut piece. As the bracket is displaced upward, and subsequently the height of the speed bag is raised, the piston assists the user by providing an upward force against the bracket. Furthermore, as the bracket is moved downward, the piston continues to apply an upward force, thus allowing the user to easily control the descent of the bracket and subsequent speed bag which can be heavy and awkward to control.

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Furthermore, as the bracket is moved downward, the piston continues to apply an upward force, thus allowing the user to easily control the descent of the bracket and subsequent speed bag which can be heavy and awkward to control.

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