Apparatus and method for multi-configuration exercise device

Abstract

A multi-configuration exercise device may include a base frame and a docking frame. The multi-configuration exercise device may include a support bar hingedly coupled to the base frame and hingedly coupled to the docking frame. The multi-configuration exercise device may include a first strut hingedly coupled to the first strut and the docking frame, where the first strut includes an adjustable length. The multi-configuration exercise device may include a second strut hingedly coupled to the first strut and the base frame, where the second strut includes an adjustable length, and where the second strut includes an adjustable length. The length of the first strut and the length of the second strut are adjusted to manipulate the height of the docking frame relative to the base frame and to manipulate the orientation of the docking frame relative to the base frame.

Description

[0001] CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

[0002] This application claims priority to Chinese Utility Model No. 2023233545013 filed on December 8, 2023 and U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 607,687 filed on December 8, 2023, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0003] The present disclosure relates generally to the field of exercise devices and exercise methods, and more particularly to the field of multi-configuration exercise devices. Background Art

[0004] The need for an extensive collection of exercise equipment to complete a variety of workout routines is a long-standing problem. This requirement can lead to personal inconvenience, space constraints, and financial burdens. Many people desire a diverse workout regimen that targets different muscle groups and achieves a well-rounded fitness. However, accommodating an array of equipment for strength training, flexibility, and specialized exercises can quickly clutter a home or gym space. Furthermore, owning multiple machines can be expensive, not to mention the maintenance costs and periodic upgrades that may be required. The fragmentation of exercise equipment can also deter some people from continuing their fitness journey, as the logistical challenges and costs of purchasing and maintaining a wide variety of equipment can make consistent exercise more challenging. Summary of the Invention

[0005] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to an exercise device that includes a base frame, a docking frame, a support rod, a first leg, and a second leg, the support rod being hingedly coupled to the base frame and hingedly coupled to the docking frame; the first leg being hingedly coupled to the first leg and the docking frame, wherein the first leg includes an adjustable length; the second leg being hingedly coupled to the first leg and the base frame, wherein the second leg includes an adjustable length, and wherein adjusting the length of the first leg and the length of the second leg manipulates the height of the docking frame relative to the base frame and manipulates the orientation of the docking frame relative to the base frame.

[0006] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to an exercise device comprising a base frame, a docking frame, a support rod, a first leg, and a second leg, the support rod being hingedly coupled to the base frame and hingedly coupled to the docking frame; the first leg being hingedly coupled to the first leg and the docking frame, wherein the first leg comprises an adjustable length; the second leg being hingedly coupled to the first leg and the base frame, wherein the second leg comprises an adjustable length, wherein increasing the length of the first leg increases the degree of a first angle, and decreasing the length of the first leg decreases the degree of the first angle, and wherein increasing the length of the second leg increases the degree of the second angle, and decreasing the length of the second leg decreases the degree of the second angle.

[0007] In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to an exercise device comprising a base frame, a docking frame, a support bar, a first leg, and a second leg, wherein the weight of the device is at least one of: offset toward an outermost point of the base frame by the base frame comprising a camber profile, or concentrated at an outermost point of the base frame using one or more cleats extending beyond a bottom surface of the base frame; the support bar is hingedly coupled to the base frame and hingedly coupled to the docking frame; the first leg is hingedly coupled to the first leg and the docking frame, wherein the first leg comprises an adjustable length; the second leg is hingedly coupled to the first leg and the base frame, wherein the second leg comprises an adjustable length, and wherein adjusting the length of the first leg and the length of the second leg manipulates the height of the docking frame relative to the base frame and manipulates the orientation of the docking frame relative to the base frame. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0008] The above description is an overview and therefore necessarily limited in details. The above aspects and other aspects, features and advantages of the present technology are described below in conjunction with various embodiments and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0009] Figure 1 An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration.

[0010] Figure 2 An embodiment of the multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an expanded configuration with the angular relationships shown.

[0011] Figure 3A An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration.

[0012] Figure 3B An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device with an incline angle is shown in an example configuration.

[0013] Figure 4A An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration.

[0014] Figure 4B An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device with a decline angle is shown in an example configuration.

[0015] Figure 5 An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration, also referred to as a folded configuration.

[0016] Figure 6 Various user controls of an embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device are shown.

[0017] Figure 7 A perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration.

[0018] Figure 8 An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration wherein the first liner has been removed.

[0019] Figure 9 An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration.

[0020] Figure 10 A bottom perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown.

[0021] Figure 11 An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration, also referred to as a storage configuration.

[0022] Figure 12 An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration in which a fourth pad is coupled to the second pad and the third pad.

[0023] Figure 13 An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown wherein a fourth pad is coupled to a fifth pad and a first pad is coupled to a docking frame.

[0024] Figure 14A An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown wherein an adjustable bench is coupled to the multi-configuration exercise device.

[0025] Figure 14B Show Figure 14A Another perspective view of a multi-configuration exercise device with an adjustable bench coupled to the multi-configuration exercise device.

[0026] Figure 14C Show Figure 14A and Figure 14B The multi-configuration exercise device is shown wherein a first pad is coupled to the multi-configuration exercise device.

[0027] Figure 15 A perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration.

[0028] Figure 16 A perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device is shown in an example configuration.

[0029] Figure 17 A bottom perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device having slidably adjustable second and third pads is shown.

[0030] Figure 18 A perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device with a swing-out frame for adjusting the angle of a support bar is shown.

[0031] Figure 19 A perspective view of an embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device with a crown profile base frame is shown.

[0032] The embodiments shown are examples only and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Schematic diagrams are drawn to illustrate features and concepts and are not necessarily drawn to scale. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] The foregoing is an overview and is therefore necessarily limited in detail. The above-mentioned aspects of the present technology as well as other aspects, features and advantages will now be described in conjunction with various embodiments. The inclusion of the following examples is not intended to limit the present disclosure to these embodiments, but is intended to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the claimed subject matter. Other embodiments may be used and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented herein. The aspects of the present disclosure described and illustrated herein may be arranged, combined, modified and designed in a variety of different configurations, all of which are expressly contemplated and form a part of the present disclosure.

[0034] The multi-configuration exercise device described herein includes a docking frame operably coupled to a base frame. The multi-configuration exercise device contemplated herein includes various docking frame heights and orientations relative to the base frame. Additionally, the device described herein can include multiple configurations achieved by removing one or more pads or coupling one or more pads to the docking frame and / or base frame. Various configurations of docking frame heights and orientations relative to the base frame are contemplated for combination with any pad configuration. The contemplated configurations are intended for use with a variety of exercises.

[0035] In some embodiments, the exercise devices described herein are configured to conserve floor space in gym facilities, home gyms, living rooms, offices, and the like where the exercise devices may be used, while also providing a user with multiple configurations for performing various exercises on or using the exercise devices. For example, in some configurations, the exercise device may occupy an area of approximately 0.6 m to approximately 1.4 m. In some configurations, the exercise device may occupy an area of approximately 0.6 m to approximately 0.6 m. In some embodiments, the exercise device may transition between two configurations, more than two configurations, multiple configurations, three configurations, four configurations, five configurations, or six configurations. In some embodiments, any of the configurations may be used with or without one or more pads or multiple pads that may be coupled to a docking frame.

[0036] Figures 1 to 2 An embodiment of a multi-configuration exercise device 100 is shown in an example configuration. For example, Figure 1 The illustrated configuration can be used by a user to perform abdominal exercises (e.g., sit-ups), hamstring exercises (e.g., gluteus maximus exercises), and / or lower back exercises (e.g., 90-degree back extensions). The device 100 includes a base frame 128 and a docking frame 116 that are operably coupled together. When the base frame 128 is placed on a surface (e.g., a plane defined by a horizontal axis 296 and a normal axis 292) such that the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 is generally parallel to the surface and gravity acts generally normal to the surface, the base frame 128 rigidly supports and stabilizes the device 100. The base frame 128 can be operably coupled to the docking frame 116 via the support rod 102. The support rod 102 can be hingedly coupled to the base frame 128 via the coupling 268, and the support rod 102 can be hingedly coupled to the docking frame 116 via the coupling 262. The support bar 102 may also be coupled to the docking frame 116 via the first leg 104. The first leg 104 may be hingedly coupled to the support bar 102 via a coupling 266, and the first leg 104 may be hingedly coupled to the docking frame 116 via a coupling 260. The support bar 102 may also be coupled to the base frame 128 via the second leg 106. The second leg 106 may be hingedly coupled to the support bar 102 via a coupling 264, and the second leg 106 may be hingedly coupled to the base frame 128 via a coupling 270. The couplings 260, 262, 264, 266, 268, 270 may allow for rotational movement in the directions 140 and 142 (in Figure 2 The docking frame 116 may include a plurality of pads: pad 108, pad 110, pad 111 (shown in FIG. Figure 8 and Figures 14A to 16), cylindrical pads 114 and cylindrical pads 114. In addition, the docking frame 116 may include a base plate 119 and one or more handles. The base frame 128 may include one or more wheels 118 and one or more weight spikes 121. The height 330 of the docking frame 116 relative to the base frame 128 can be manipulated (in Figure 2 ) and orientation.

[0037] In some embodiments, the lengths of the first support rod 104 and the second support rod 106 are adjustable. Figure 1 As shown, the first support rod 104 may include a first portion 103a and a second portion 103b. In some embodiments, the first portion 103a may be fitted within the second portion 103b (e.g., the first portion 103a includes a tube with a smaller outer diameter, which is fitted within a tube with a larger inner diameter of the second portion 103b, the first portion 103a may be telescopic within the second portion 103b, etc.). The first support rod 104 may be extended and retracted by sliding the first portion 103a out of or into the second portion 103b, respectively. In addition, for example, Figure 1 As shown, the second support rod 106 may include a first portion 105a and a second portion 105b. In some embodiments, the first portion 105a may fit within the second portion 105b (e.g., the first portion 105a includes a tube with a smaller inner diameter that fits within a tube with a larger outer diameter of the second portion 105b, the first portion 105a may be telescopic within the second portion 105b, etc.). The second support rod 106 may be extended and retracted by sliding the first portion 105a out of or into the second portion 105b, respectively. Thus, the height 330 and orientation of the docking frame 116 relative to the base frame 128 may be manipulated by adjusting the length 154 of the first support rod 104, the length 156 of the second support rod 106, or a combination of the lengths 154 and 156.

[0038] Figure 2 The multi-configuration exercise device 100 is shown in an expanded configuration. For example, Figure 2 The height 330 of the device 100 shown can be from about 0.75 m to about 1.25 m; from about 0.80 m to about 1.20 m; from about 0.90 m to about 1.10 m, etc. The orientation of the docking frame 116 relative to the base frame 128 can be described as an angle 351 (at Figure 3B and Figure 4B ), or there is no such orientation (i.e., where the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128). Figure 3BAs shown, the docking frame 116 can be rotated along the rotation direction 140 relative to the plane defined by the horizontal axis 296 and the vertical axis 294, so that an upward tilt angle 351a is generated (the docking frame 116 is in an upward tilt). Figure 2 ) is greater than the first angle 134 (shown in Figure 2 ), there is an up-tilt angle 351a, and the degree value of the up-tilt angle 351a is the difference between the second angle 134 and the first angle 133. For example, when the second angle 134 is approximately 45 degrees and the first angle 133 is approximately 20 degrees, the resulting up-tilt angle 351a is approximately 25 degrees. The up-tilt angle 351a can be greater than about 0 degrees (i.e., the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128) to about 90 degrees; greater than about 0 degrees to about 60 degrees; greater than about 0 degrees to about 45 degrees, etc. Conversely, if Figure 4B As shown, the docking frame 116 can be rotated along the rotation direction 142 relative to the plane defined by the horizontal axis 296 and the vertical axis 294 so as to produce a downward tilt angle 351b. Figure 2 ) is smaller than the first angle 134 (shown in Figure 2 133 ). When the second angle 134 is approximately 20 degrees and the first angle 133 is approximately 45 degrees, the resulting downtilt angle 351b is 25 degrees. The downtilt angle 351b can be greater than about 0 degrees (i.e., the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128) to about 90 degrees; greater than about 0 degrees to about 60 degrees; greater than about 0 degrees to about 45 degrees, etc. If the length 154 of the first support rod 104 is reduced, the third angle 130 between the first support rod 104 and the docking frame 116 increases, while the first angle 133 between the docking frame 116 and the support rod 102 decreases. Conversely, if the length 154 of the first support rod 104 increases, the third angle 130 between the first support rod 104 and the docking frame 116 decreases, while the first angle 133 between the docking frame 116 and the support rod 102 increases. If the length 156 of the second support rod 106 decreases, the fourth angle 136 between the second support rod 106 and the base frame 128 decreases, and the second angle 134 between the base frame 128 and the support rod 102 decreases. Conversely, if the length 156 of the second support rod 106 increases, the fourth angle 136 between the second support rod 106 and the base frame 128 increases, and the second angle 134 between the base frame 128 and the support rod 102 increases. In addition, if the length 154 of the first support rod 104 decreases, the docking frame 116 can rotate about the coupling 262 (at Figure 1If the length 154 of the first support rod 104 is increased, the docking frame 116 can rotate about the coupling 262 (in the direction of rotation 142) relative to the plane defined by the horizontal axis 296 and the vertical axis 294. Figure 1 In addition, if the length 156 of the second support rod 106 is reduced, the support rod 102 can be rotated around the coupling 268 (in the direction of rotation 142). Figure 1 If the length 156 of the second support rod 106 is increased, the support rod 102 can rotate around the coupling 268 (in the direction of rotation 140). Figure 1 shown in Figure 3.

[0039] Figure 3A An embodiment of the multi-configuration exercise device 100 is shown in an example configuration. When adjusted in this manner, the device 100 can be used by a user to perform hamstring exercises (e.g., low-impact gluteus flexor exercises) and / or lower back exercises (e.g., 90-degree back extensions). Figure 3A The illustrated configuration includes the first strut 104 at a reduced length 154 such that the first angle 133 (at Figure 2 (shown in FIG) is smaller than the second angle 134. When adjusted to Figure 3A At the minimum length 154 shown, the first strut 104 includes a longitudinal axis 166 that is substantially parallel to a longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116. Additionally, the longitudinal axis 166 of the first strut 104 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102, and thus the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102. The longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 can be manipulated within a range of degrees relative to the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102, such as by passing through the first angle 133 (at Figure 2 ) to manipulate the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 in the manner described above, such as from about 0 degrees (i.e., the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102) to about 120 degrees; from about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees; from about 0 degrees to about 60 degrees; from about 0 degrees to about 45 degrees, etc. The degree achieved at the first angle 133 varies with the adjusted length 154 of the first support rod 104. For example, when the first support rod 104 is at its minimum length 154 (e.g., Figure 3A ), the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 may be substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102. Figure 2 As shown, embodiments may include achieving a length 154 of approximately 45 degrees at the first angle 133. The first strut 104 can achieve a length between Figure 2 The length and minimum length (in Figure 3A and Figure 3B), and thus the first angle 133 may be between about 0 degrees and a predetermined degree, such as about 45 degrees, about 60 degrees, about 90 degrees, about 120 degrees, etc. For example, Figure 4A As shown, the length 154 of the first strut 104 has been reduced to an intermediate length 154 (at Figure 2 The length shown and Figure 3A between the lengths shown). Therefore, Figure 4A The first angle 133 in has been reduced to, for example, about 20 degrees.

[0040] Figure 5 An embodiment of the multi-configuration exercise device 100 is shown in an example configuration, which is also described as a folded configuration. When adjusted in this manner, the device 100 can be used by a user to perform hamstring exercises (e.g., glute exercises) and / or abdominal exercises (e.g., sit-ups). The first support bar 104 is adjusted to a minimum length 154, such as for Figure 3A As described, the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 is made substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 166 of the first leg 104, and both the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 and the longitudinal axis 166 of the first leg 104 are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 164 of the support pole 102. Furthermore, the length 156 of the second leg 106 is adjusted to the minimum length 156. When the second leg 106 is reduced to the minimum length 156, the longitudinal axis 162 of the second leg 106 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128, and both the longitudinal axis 162 of the second leg 106 and the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 are substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 164 of the support pole 102. With the longitudinal axes 168, 166, 164, 162, 160 substantially parallel, the apparatus 100 includes a minimum height 330 of the docking frame 116. The minimum height 330 of the docking frame 116 may be about 15 cm to about 40 cm; about 20 cm to about 35 cm, etc. Figure 3A 、 Figure 4A and Figure 5 As shown, the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102 can be manipulated within a degree range relative to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128, such as by passing through the second angle 134 (at Figure 2) in the manner described above, the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102 may be manipulated to a degree ranging from, for example, about 0 degrees (i.e., the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128) to about 120 degrees; about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees; about 0 degrees to about 60 degrees; about 0 degrees to about 45 degrees, etc. The degree achieved at the second angle 134 varies with the adjusted length 156 of the second support rod 106. For example, when the second support rod 106 is at its minimum length 156, the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102 may be substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128, as shown in FIG. Figure 5 In addition, Figure 2 and Figure 3A As shown in FIG, an embodiment may include a predetermined length 156 of the second strut 106 to achieve approximately 45 degrees at the second angle 134. The second strut 106 can achieve a predetermined length between Figure 2 and Figure 3A The predetermined length 156 and the minimum length (in Figure 5 ), and thus the second angle 134 is any degree between about 0 degrees and a predetermined number of degrees (e.g., about 45 degrees to about 120 degrees, about 45 degrees, about 60 degrees, about 90 degrees, about 120 degrees, etc.). For example, Figure 4A As shown, the length 156 of the second strut 106 has been reduced to an intermediate length 156 (i.e., at Figure 2 and Figure 3A The length shown and Figure 5 between the minimum lengths shown). Therefore, if Figure 4A As shown, the second angle 134 has been reduced to, for example, approximately 15 degrees. Figure 4A and Figure 4B An embodiment of the multi-configuration device 100 is shown in an example configuration. This configuration includes the second leg 106 in a reduced length 156 such that the first angle 133 is greater than the second angle 134. When adjusted in this manner, the device 100 can be used by a user to perform hamstring exercises (e.g., challenging gluteus maximus exercises) and / or abdominal exercises (e.g., sit-ups).

[0041] As described, the height 330 and orientation of the docking frame 116 of the multi-configuration exercise device 100 relative to the base frame 128 can be adjusted in a variety of ways. For example, the length 154 of the first leg 104 can be shortened or lengthened (e.g., by manipulating the first portion 103a relative to the second portion 103b) to correspondingly decrease or increase the first angle 133. In combination or independently, the length 156 of the second leg 106 can be shortened or lengthened (e.g., by manipulating the first portion 105a relative to the second portion 105b) to correspondingly decrease or increase the second angle 134. In this manner, the height 330 of the docking frame 116 can be adjusted from a collapsed height 330 (at Figure 5) is adjusted to the extended height 330 (shown in Figure 2 ) or any height between the collapsed height 330 and the expanded height 330. Within the aforementioned height range, the docking frame 116 can be tilted relative to the base frame 128 to include an up-tilt angle 351a or a down-tilt angle 351b. The up-tilt angle 351a and the down-tilt angle 351b can be from about 0 degrees (i.e., the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 is parallel to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128) to about 90 degrees; from about 0 degrees to about 60 degrees; from about 0 degrees to about 45 degrees, etc. At any control point, the length 158 of the docking frame 116 (at Figure 2 ) can be expanded or retracted.

[0042] Return to Figures 1 to 2 , which shows that the docking frame 116 can include a first portion 115a and a second portion 115b. In some embodiments, the first portion 115a can fit within the second portion 115b (e.g., the first portion 115a includes a smaller outer diameter tube that fits within a larger outer diameter tube of the second portion 115b). The docking frame 116 can be expanded and retracted by sliding the first portion 115a out of or into the second portion 115b, respectively. The length 158 (in Figure 2 ) can be adjusted between about 0.50m to about 1.50m, about 0.60m to about 1.25m, about 0.70m to about 1.12m, etc. In addition, the first liner 108 can be removed at any orientation point or height control point of the docking frame 116. For example, Figure 8 As shown, the first pad 108 can be removed when the device 100 is adjusted to the expanded configuration. When adjusted in this manner, the device 100 can be used for lower back exercises (e.g., back extensions), hamstring exercises (e.g., gluteus maximus exercises), or abdominal exercises (e.g., sit-ups). The length 158 of the docking frame 116 can be adjusted for users of different heights. For example, when the device 100 is adjusted for users of different heights, the length 158 of the docking frame 116 can be adjusted for users of different heights. Figures 1 to 5 When adjusted as shown and described, or in any configuration therebetween, the first liner 108 may be removed and the length 158 of the docking frame 116 may be adjusted.

[0043] Figure 5An adjustable dimension 252 is shown between cylindrical liner 114 and cylindrical liner 112. First cylindrical liner 114 can include coupling feature 113, and coupling feature 113 can fit within post 250 (e.g., post 250 includes a tube, such as a square tube, having an inner diameter that is larger than the outer diameter of a similarly shaped portion of coupling feature 113). Thus, first cylindrical liner 114 can be adjusted closer to second cylindrical liner 112, thereby reducing dimension 252, or first cylindrical liner 114 can be adjusted further away from second cylindrical liner 112, thereby increasing dimension 252. Some embodiments may include a multi-position post 251 (in Figure 7 ). The column 251 can be as shown. Figure 7 、 Figure 10 and Figure 16 , so that the longitudinal axis 161 of the column 251 (in Figure 16 ) is generally parallel to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128. Alternatively, the column 251 may be as shown Figure 9 and Figure 15 , such that the longitudinal axis 161 of the post 251 is aligned generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 and generally parallel to the vertical axis 294. The coupling feature 113 can fit within the post 251 (e.g., the post 251 can be a tube, such as a square tube, having an inner diameter that is larger than the outer diameter of a similarly shaped portion of the coupling feature 113).

[0044] Figure 9 and Figure 15 The device 100 is shown in an example configuration in which the first cylindrical pad 114 is coupled to the base frame 128 rather than to the docking frame 116. When adjusted in this manner, the device 100 can be used by a user to perform exercises that engage multiple muscle groups (e.g., hip thrusts) and / or unique stretches (e.g., quadriceps stretches). Figure 9As illustrated, the cylindrical cushion (e.g., first cylindrical cushion 114) is removed from coupling with the docking frame 116 and coupled to the base frame 128 at a height 258 defined by the distance from the top of the cylindrical cushion (e.g., first cylindrical cushion 114) to the surface on which the apparatus 100 rests. The height 258 can be suitable for the aforementioned exercises and / or stretching, for example, the height 258 can be in a range of about 20 cm to about 60 cm; about 25 cm to about 55 cm; about 30 cm to about 50 cm; about 35 cm to about 45 cm, etc. Furthermore, the cylindrical cushion (e.g., first cylindrical cushion 114) can be adjustable such that the height 258 can be adjusted. In some embodiments, the first cylindrical pad 114 is coupled to the first portion 337 of the base frame 128 rather than to the second portion 378 of the base frame 128, so that exercises and / or stretches involving the first cylindrical pad are not hindered by the presence of the proximal end of the base plate 119. As shown in the example configuration, the coupling feature 113 of the first cylindrical pad 114 is removed from the column 250 and slidingly received by the post 251, such that the first cylindrical pad 114 is removably coupled to the post 251. As a result, a height 258 can be created between the surface on which the device 100 rests and the first cylindrical pad 114. The height 258 of the first cylindrical pad 114 can be adjusted by sliding the coupling feature 113 into the post 251 to reduce the height 258 of the first cylindrical pad 114, or by sliding the coupling feature 113 out of the post 251 to increase the height 258 of the first cylindrical pad 114.

[0045] The multi-configuration device 100 utilizes a number of user controlled elements to achieve and maintain a desired configuration. For example, some embodiments may utilize spring loaded pins, friction locks, or a combination of spring loaded pins and friction locks. Elements of the device 100 that include a first portion that slides into and out of a second portion may utilize spring loaded pins and / or friction locks to lock the position of the first portion relative to the second portion. For example, an embodiment may include: a first portion 103a of a first support rod 104 that slides into and out of a second portion 103b of the first support rod 104 (at Figure 1 ), the first portion 105a of the second support rod 106 slides into and out of the second portion 105b of the second support rod 106 (in Figure 1 ), the first portion 115a of the docking frame 116 slides into or out of the second portion 115b of the docking frame 116 (shown in FIG. Figure 1 ) or coupling feature 113 (similar to the first portion) slides into or out of post 250 (similar to the second portion) or post 251 (similar to the second portion) Figure 9) (functions similarly to the second portion). Thus, the first portion (e.g., the first portion 103a of the first support rod 104, the first portion 105a of the second support rod 106, the first portion 115a of the docking frame 116, and the coupling feature 113 of the first cylindrical liner 114) can define an aperture aligned with a spring-loaded pin that is offset perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (e.g., 166, 162, 168) of the adjustable element (e.g., the first support rod 104, the second support rod 106, and the docking frame 116). The aperture defined within the first portion can include predetermined positions to achieve a desired configuration. Additionally, the pin assembly can include a clearance removal mechanism. For example, the pin assembly can include a threaded advancement portion to force the pin, including the larger diameter portion of the ramped portion, into the defined aperture, thereby removing clearance.

[0046] For example, Figure 6 As shown, the spring loaded pin assembly 208 can be operably coupled to the second portion 103b of the first strut 104 such that the pin of the assembly 208, which is biased toward the first portion 103a of the first strut 104, engages with the aperture defined by the first portion 103a of the first strut 104. After the pin of the pin assembly 208 engages with the aperture defined by the first portion 103a of the first strut 104, the first portion 103a of the first strut 104 is locked relative to the second portion 103b of the first strut 104. The first portion 103a can include indicia indicating information about the defined aperture engaged with the pin of the pin assembly 208. For example, the indicia can indicate the length 154 (in the example of FIG. 1 ) resulting from the defined aperture engaged by the pin of the pin assembly 208. Figure 2 , and a first angle 133 (eg, 10 degrees, 20 degrees, 45 degrees, etc.) generated by the first angle 133.

[0047] For example, Figure 6 106, the first portion 105a of the second strut 106 is locked relative to the second portion 105b of the second strut 106. The first portion 105a of the second strut 106 is locked relative to the second portion 105b of the second strut 106. The first portion 105a may include indicia indicating information about the defined aperture with which the pin of the pin assembly 212 engages. For example, the indicia may indicate a length 156 (in the example of FIG. 106 ) resulting from the defined aperture of the strut 106 with which the pin of the pin assembly 208 engages. Figure 2 , about 10 degrees, about 20 degrees, about 25 degrees, about 30 degrees, about 35 degrees, about 40 degrees, about 45 degrees, etc.)

[0048] For example, Figure 6 As shown, the spring loaded pin assembly 206 can be operably coupled to the second portion 115b of the docking frame 116 such that the pin of the assembly 206, which is biased toward the first portion 115a of the docking frame 116, engages with an aperture defined by the first portion 115a of the docking frame 116. After the pin of the pin assembly 206 engages with the aperture defined by the first portion 115a of the docking frame 116, the first portion 115a of the docking frame 116 is locked relative to the second portion 115b of the docking frame 116. The first portion 115a may include indicia indicating information about the defined aperture with which the pin of the pin assembly 206 engages. For example, the indicia may indicate a length 158 (in inches) of the docking frame at the defined aperture with which the pin of the pin assembly 206 engages. Figure 2 ) (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, etc.).

[0049] For example, Figure 6 As shown, the spring-loaded pin assembly 204 can be operably coupled to the post 250 such that the pin of the assembly 204, which is biased toward the coupling feature 113 of the first cylindrical liner 114, engages with the defined aperture of the coupling feature 113 of the first cylindrical liner 114. After the pin of the pin assembly 204 engages with the aperture defined by the coupling feature 113 of the first cylindrical liner 114, the coupling feature 113 of the first cylindrical liner 114 is locked relative to the post 250. The coupling feature 113 can include markings indicating information about the defined aperture with which the pin of the pin assembly 204 engages.

[0050] For example, Figure 6 As shown, the spring loaded pin assembly 216 can be operably coupled to the post 251 (at Figure 9 13 ), such that when the device 100 is adjusted to the folded configuration, the pin of the pin assembly 216, which is biased toward the coupling feature 113 of the first cylindrical liner 114, engages with the defined aperture of the coupling feature 113 of the first cylindrical liner 114. After the pin of the pin assembly 216 engages with the aperture defined by the coupling feature 113 of the first cylindrical liner 114, the coupling feature 113 of the first cylindrical liner 114 is locked relative to the post 251. The coupling feature 113 may include indicia indicating information about the defined aperture with which the pin of the pin assembly 216 engages.

[0051] For example, the spring-loaded pin assembly 202 can be used to lock the docking frame 116 in a position where the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102 (e.g., Figure 3A and Figure 5 As shown in Figure 6As shown, the support rod 102 may include a locking interface 207 defining a locking aperture. When the device 100 is adjusted so that the pin assembly 202 contacts the locking interface 207, the pin of the pin assembly 202, which is biased toward the locking interface 207, is forced into the defined aperture of the locking interface 207. When the pin of the pin assembly 202 engages the defined aperture of the locking interface 207, the orientation of the docking frame 116 relative to the support rod 102 is locked.

[0052] For example, the spring loaded pin assembly 214 can be used to lock the support rod 102 in a position where the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102 is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 (eg, Figure 5 As shown in the figure). Figure 6 As shown, the support rod 102 includes a coupling lug 230. The coupling lug 230 includes a defined aperture. When the device 100 is adjusted so that the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 is parallel to the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102 (at Figure 5 ), the pin of the pin assembly 214, which is biased toward the coupling lug 230, engages the defined aperture of the coupling lug 230 and locks the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis 164 of the support rod 102 (at Figure 5 shown in ).

[0053] For example, Figure 7 As shown, the device 100 includes a coupling 217 for coupling the column 251 to the base frame 128. The coupling 217 couples the column 251 to the base frame 128 in an articulated manner and includes a defined aperture. The column 251 can define one or more apertures that align with the defined apertures of the coupling 217. For example, when the longitudinal axis 161 of the column 251 is aligned with the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 (e.g., Figure 16 251 ), the defined aperture of the coupling 217 can be aligned with the defined aperture of the post 251. Thus, the pin 219 can be placed through the aligned apertures, thereby locking the post 251 in place. Figure 7 and Figure 16 The pin 219 can be removed and the column 251 can be rotated so that the longitudinal axis 161 is generally parallel to the vertical axis 292 (at Figure 9 ). Pin 219 may be positioned within a defined aperture of coupling 217 and within one of the defined apertures of post 251, thereby locking post 251, wherein longitudinal axis 161 is substantially parallel to vertical axis 292 (at Figure 9). To facilitate insertion and removal of the pin 219, it may be advantageous for the pin 219 to include clearance. Some embodiments of the device 100 may include a fastener assembly 218 to eliminate clearance in the pin 219 and the wobble that occurs in the post 251 during use. The fastener assembly 218 can be rotated in a first direction (e.g., clockwise) to advance the threaded member into contact with the post 251, thereby forcing the post 251 into secure contact with the pin 219 and eliminating the wobble in the post 251. Rotating the fastener assembly 218 in a second direction (e.g., counterclockwise) may cause the threaded member to no longer force the post 251 toward the pin 219, thereby introducing clearance for removal of the pin 219.

[0054] For example, the apparatus 100 may include a fastener assembly 209 (in Figure 6 ) for attaching the first liner 108. The first liner 108 may include a coupling feature (not shown) that fits within a defined aperture in the second portion 115b and / or the first portion 115a of the docking frame 116 and enters an engagement area of the fastener assembly 209. If the fastener assembly 209 is rotated in a first direction (e.g., clockwise), the threaded element advances toward the coupling feature of the first liner 108, thereby frictionally locking the first liner 108 relative to the docking frame 116. If the fastener assembly 209 is rotated in a second direction (e.g., counterclockwise), the threaded element may be retracted out of contact with the coupling feature of the first liner 108, thereby introducing clearance for removal of the first liner 108.

[0055] The multi-configuration exercise device 100 may include auxiliary support bars 122, such as Figure 1 、 Figure 4A and Figure 6 In some embodiments, for example, when the support rod 102 is at a low second angle 134 relative to the base frame 128 ( Figure 4A ), it may be advantageous to couple the support rod 102 to the base frame 128 to support the support rod 102. Figure 4A As shown, the support rod 102 may include an auxiliary support rod 122 that is hingedly connected to the support rod 102 via a connector 421. The base frame 128 may include a plurality of coupling features 170a, 170b, 170c. The coupling features 170a, 170b, 170c are exemplified by extruded studs extending from the base frame 128. Other examples of coupling features may include defined apertures, in which case the auxiliary support rod 122 may include a complementary portion or a one-way geometric coupling feature 11 (in Figure 14A 、 Figure 14B and Figure 14C), wherein the auxiliary support rod 122 is only allowed to adjust in one direction when engaged (e.g., similar to a one-way sawtooth style). As shown, the auxiliary support rod 122 may include a butt joint edge that is complementary to each corresponding coupling feature 170a, 170b, 170c so that the auxiliary support rod 122 is locked in place by interacting with the coupling features 170a, 170b, 170c. Each coupling feature 170a, 170b, 170c corresponds to a second angle 134 of a different degree. For example, engaging the auxiliary support rod 122 with the first coupling feature 170a can produce a second angle 134 of approximately 15 degrees. For example, engaging the auxiliary support rod 122 with the second coupling feature 170b can produce a second angle 134 of approximately 10 degrees. For example, engaging the auxiliary support rod 122 with the third coupling feature 170c can produce a second angle 134 of approximately 5 degrees. Markings indicating the resulting degree of the second angle 134 may be positioned on the base frame 128 near each coupling feature 170a, 170b, 170c to inform the user of the achieved second angle 134 when the auxiliary support rod 122 engages the corresponding coupling feature 170a, 170b, 170c. Alternatively, the auxiliary support rod may be hingedly coupled to the base frame 128 and interface with the coupling features 170a, 170b, 170c coupled to the support rod 102. Alternatively, as Figure 14C As shown, some embodiments may include a one-way adjustment interface 171 for docking with the auxiliary support rod 1122. For example, the base frame 128 may include a one-way adjustment interface 171 coupled to the base frame 128. The one-way adjustment interface 171 may include an appropriate geometry, wherein the auxiliary support rod 1122 is adjustable in one direction when engaged with the one-way adjustment interface 171 (e.g., a one-way sawtooth pattern). Thus, the support rod 102 may achieve an angle 134 (in Figure 2 294) and is prevented from angling back toward a horizontal orientation (i.e., aligned with horizontal axis 296). The auxiliary support rod 1122 can be disengaged from the one-way adjustment interface 171 to allow the auxiliary support rod 1122 to be angled toward a horizontal orientation. Figure 6 As shown, the auxiliary support rod 122 can include a knob 210 for ease of use. Additionally, the auxiliary support rod 122 can be magnetically coupled to the support rod 102. Magnetic coupling of the auxiliary support rod 122 to the support rod 102 ensures that the auxiliary support rod 122 is stored during configurations that are not conducive to its use, and allows the auxiliary support rod 122 to be easily deployed for use. Some embodiments include an auxiliary support rod 122 that enables the degree of adjustment of the angle 134 that can be achieved by the second support rod 106, and therefore these embodiments may not include the second support rod 106.

[0056] like Figure 18 As shown, some embodiments may include a swing bracket 1106 hingedly coupled to the support rod 102 via a coupling 1264. Embodiments utilizing a swing bracket 1106 may use the swing bracket 1106 to implement a second support rod 106 (e.g., Figures 1 to 3A 、 Figure 4A 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 The base frame 128 may include a one-way adjustment interface 1171 coupled to the base frame 128. The one-way adjustment interface 1171 may include a geometric shape wherein the swing bracket 1106 is adjustable in one direction when engaged with the one-way adjustment interface 1171 (e.g., a one-way sawtooth pattern). Thus, the support rod 102 may achieve an angle 134 (in Figure 2 294) while being angularly moved toward a vertical orientation (i.e., aligned with vertical axis 294) and prevented from angling back toward a horizontal orientation (i.e., aligned with horizontal axis 296). Swing bracket 1106 can be disengaged from one-way adjustment interface 1171 to allow support bar 102 to be angled toward a horizontal orientation (i.e., aligned with horizontal axis 296).

[0057] For ease of use, the multi-configuration device 100 may include multiple handles. Figure 7 As shown, the base plate 119 may define one or more handles 312a, 312b, 312c. The illustrated embodiment includes a first handle 312a defined within a first side portion 1312a of the base plate 119, a second handle 312b defined within a second side portion 1312b of the base plate 119, and a third handle 312c defined within a third side portion 1312c of the base plate 119. Additionally, some embodiments may include handles, such as Figure 16 As shown in FIG, handles 124a, 124b may be coupled to the device 100. Figure 10 As shown, the illustrated embodiment includes a first handle 124a coupled to the docking frame 116 and extending from a first side 125 of the device 100, and a second handle 124b coupled to the docking frame 116 and extending from a second side 127 of the device 100. For example, the handle 124a and the handle 124b can be located on the same end of the docking frame, but on opposite sides of each other. The device 100 can also include one or more spikes 310 (on the Figure 7 and Figure 10 As shown in Figure 7 and Figure 10, a first spike 310a extends from a first side 125 of the device 100 and is coupled to the support rod 102, and a second spike 310b extends from a second side 127 of the device 100 and is coupled to the support rod 102. The spikes 310a and 310b and / or the handles 312a, 312b, 312c, 124a, 124b may be used to enable a user to position themselves relative to the device 100 and / or use the device 100.

[0058] like Figure 10 As shown, the multi-configuration exercise device 100 includes at least a portion of a base frame 128 having a width sufficient to adequately stabilize the device 100 during use by a user. For example, Figure 10 The illustrated base frame 128 includes a first portion 303 having a width 302 and a second portion 305 having a width 304. Width 302 and width 304 can be substantially the same or different. For example, each of width 302 and width 304 can be from about 40 cm to about 100 cm; from about 45 cm to about 75 cm; from about 50 cm to about 60 cm, etc. The base frame 128 includes an appropriate length 307 to adequately stabilize the apparatus 100. For example, length 307 of the base frame 128 can be from about 1 m to about 2 m; from about 1.25 m to about 1.75 m; from about 1.30 m to about 1.50 m, etc.

[0059] Embodiments of the multi-configuration exercise device 100 may include a weight horn 120 coupled to a base plate 119, such as Figure 7 As shown. The weighting angle 120 can be used to add weight to the device 100 to increase stability. In addition, when the device is in a storage configuration, for example when the device is stored vertically (in Figure 11 ), the weight angle 120 can engage the surface on which the device 100 rests. Embodiments of the multi-configuration device 100 may include one or more flat weight spikes 121a, 121b (in Figure 16 ). Spikes 121a, 121b may be used to add weight to device 100 to increase stability.

[0060] Embodiments of the multi-configuration exercise device 100 may be stored vertically in a storage configuration, such as Figure 11 For example, the multi-configuration exercise device 100 can be adjusted to Figure 5The folded configuration shown and described (i.e., the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116, the longitudinal axis 166 of the first pole 104, the longitudinal axis 164 of the support pole 102, the longitudinal axis 162 of the second pole 106, and the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 are generally parallel to one another) can be oriented such that the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 is generally parallel to the vertical axis 294. In the storage configuration, the device 100 is stabilized on a surface (e.g., a plane defined by the horizontal axis 296 and the normal axis 292) by the one or more wheels 118 and the counterweight horn 120. In the storage configuration, the device 100 includes a width 375 between the counterweight horn 120 and the one or more wheels 118. The width 375 is sufficient to stabilize the device 100 in the storage configuration. The width 375 can be about 20 cm to about 60 cm; about 30 cm to about 50 cm, etc. One or more wheels 118 may be used to transport the device 100 to a storage area, to transport it away from a storage area, or for other uses. Figure 5 As shown, when the device 100 is placed on a surface (e.g., a plane defined by the horizontal axis 296 and the normal axis 292) such that the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 is generally parallel to the surface, one or more wheels 118 (e.g., Figure 15 The first wheel 118a and the second wheel 118b shown do not contact the surface. In order to engage with the wheels 118a, 118b, the device 100 can be connected to the surface by the first part 377 of the base frame (at Figure 15 100 is lifted so that the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 is oriented at an angle between parallel to the surface and perpendicular to the surface, e.g., about 25 degrees to about 50 degrees; about 25 degrees; about 35 degrees; about 45 degrees, etc. The wheels 118a, 118b that engage the surface can be used to transport the device 100 to a storage area, away from a storage area, or for other uses.

[0061] The second pad 110 and the third pad 111 of the device 100 (in Figure 7 ) may be located at approximately the same position relative to the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 (as indicated by Figure 5 Some embodiments of the device 100 may include a space 290 between the second liner 110 and the third liner 111, such as Figure 7 、 Figure 12 and Figure 13As shown. The space 290 between the pads 110, 111 can be used to accommodate the user's organizational features. The width of the space 290 can be about 3 cm to about 10 cm; about 4 cm to about 8 cm; about 5 cm to about 7 cm, etc. Some embodiments may include a fourth pad 316. The fourth pad 316 can be removably coupled to, for example, the first pad 108, the second pad 110 and / or the third pad 111 at multiple locations relative to the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116. For example, the fourth pad 316 can be coupled to the first pad 108 (e.g., a hook and loop fastener, a magnet, a button, a buckle, or any other removable coupling known in the art) using a hook and loop fastener, a magnet, a button, a buckle, or any other removable coupling known in the art. Figure 13 ), the second liner 110 and / or the third liner 111. The fourth liner 316 can be semi-cylindrical with a flat portion to flushly abut one or more of the liner(s) to which it can be coupled (e.g., the first liner 108, the second liner 110, the third liner 111). The fourth liner 316 can include a groove 314 to accommodate the anatomy of a user. The fourth liner 316 can be coupled to the device 100 to increase comfort during the exercises described herein. The width 291 of the groove 314 can be approximately equal to the space 290 between the second liner 110 and the third liner 111. As such, if the fourth liner 316 is coupled to the second liner 110 and the third liner 111 (as Figure 12 ), then the slot 314 can be aligned with the space 290 between the second pad 110 and the third pad 111. The width 291 of the slot 314 can be about 3 cm to about 10 cm; about 4 cm to about 8 cm; about 5 cm to about 7 cm, etc. Some embodiments may include a fifth pad 320 that can be removably coupled to the docking frame 116 between the second pad 110 and the third pad 111 (at Figure 13 ). For some exercises, it may be more comfortable to couple the fifth pad 320 to the docking frame between the second pad 110 and the third pad 111. The width of the fifth pad 320 may be approximately equal to the width of the space 290 (e.g., approximately 5% smaller). The fifth pad 320 may be removably coupled to the docking frame 116 using hook and loop fasteners, magnets, buttons, buckles, or any other removable coupling known in the art. The fifth pad 320 may be coupled to the device 100 to increase comfort during the exercises described herein. Alternatively or in addition, some embodiments may include operably coupling the second pad 110 and the third pad 111 to the docking frame 116 such that the second pad 110 and the third pad 111 are fixed relative to the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 (at Figure 5), but may include sliding adjustments that are generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis 168 of the docking frame 116 (wherein the axis 168 is generally parallel to the horizontal axis 296) and generally parallel to the normal axis 292 (i.e., the normal axis, the vertical axis 294, and the horizontal axis 296 are all perpendicular to one another). Operably coupling the second and third pads 110, 111 to the docking frame 116 in this manner allows the pads 110, 111 to slide together or apart from one another, thereby achieving a space 290 (in the space 290) between the pads 110, 111. Figure 7 ) or provide uninterrupted support. For example, Figure 17 One embodiment shown utilizes a slot interface to allow the second liner 110 and the third liner 111 ( Figure 7116). The embodiment includes a first plate 1220 and a second plate 1221. The first plate 1220 is coupled to the docking frame 116, and the second plate 1221 is coupled to the docking frame 116. The first plate 1220 may include a plurality of slots 1115, for example, a first slot 1115a, a second slot 1115b, a third slot 1115c, and a fourth slot 1115d. The second plate 1221 may include a plurality of slots 1116, for example, a first slot 1116a, a second slot 1116b, a third slot 1116c, and a fourth slot 1116d. The second gasket 110 may include a plurality of studs 1114, for example, a first stud 1114a, a second stud 1114b, a third stud 1114c, and a fourth stud 1114d. The second liner 110 can interface with the first plate 1220 using a plurality of studs 1114. For example, a first stud 1114a can interface with a first slot 1115a, a second stud 1114b can interface with a second slot 1115b, a third stud 1114c can interface with a third slot 1115c, and a fourth stud 1114d can interface with a fourth slot 1115d. Thus, the orientation of the second liner 110 relative to the docking frame 116 can remain constant, while sliding adjustment toward and away from the third liner 111 can be performed along directional arrows 1200 (i.e., toward the third liner 111) and directional arrows 1300 (i.e., away from the third liner 111). The second liner 110 can include a friction lock 1120 operably coupled to the second liner 110 for locking and unlocking the sliding function of the second liner 110. The friction lock 1120 can include a threaded portion coupled to a knob for operation. When loosened and disengaged, friction lock 1120 can slide freely within fifth slot 1320 of first plate 1220. When tightened and engaged, friction lock 1120 can engage first plate 1220, thereby locking second liner 110 in place. Third liner 111 can include a plurality of studs, for example, a first stud 1117a, a second stud 1117b, a third stud 1117c, and a fourth stud 1117d. Third liner 111 can interface with second plate 1221 using a plurality of studs 1117. For example, first stud 1117a can interface with first slot 1116a, second stud 1117b can interface with second slot 1116b, third stud 1117c can interface with third slot 1115c, and fourth stud 1117d can interface with fourth slot 1115d. Thus, the orientation of the third pad 111 can remain unchanged relative to the docking frame 116, while sliding adjustment toward and away from the second pad 110 can be made along directional arrow 1200 (i.e., away from the second pad 110) and directional arrow 1300 (i.e., toward the second pad 110). The third pad 111 can include a friction lock 1121 operably coupled to the third pad 111 for locking and unlocking the sliding function of the third pad 111.The friction lock 1121 may include a threaded portion coupled to a knob for operation. When loosened and disengaged, the friction lock 1121 can slide freely within the fifth slot 1321 of the second plate 1221. When tightened and engaged, the friction lock 1121 can engage with the second plate 1221, thereby locking the third liner 111 in place.

[0062] Embodiments of the multi-configuration exercise apparatus may include an adjustable bench 360 that may be coupled to embodiments of the apparatus 150, such as Figure 14A 、 Figure 14B and Figure 14C In some embodiments, the adjustable bench 360 can be adjusted by removing the first cushion 1108 (in Figure 14C 117). The bench 360 may be removably coupled to the device 150 when the bench 360 is mounted on the docking frame 117. The bench 360 may include a coupling element 361 for coupling the bench 360 to the docking frame 117 such that the bench 360 is hingedly coupled to the docking frame 117. The coupling element 361 may be secured by a releasable staple. In addition, the bench 360 includes a support bracket 354 hingedly coupled to the bench 360. The docking frame 117 may include a one-way adjustment interface 352 coupled to the docking frame 117. The one-way adjustment interface 352 may include a geometric shape wherein the support bracket 354 is adjustable in one direction (e.g., a one-way sawtooth pattern) when engaged with the one-way adjustment interface 352. Thus, the bench 360 can achieve multiple angular adjustments while being angularly aligned toward a vertical orientation (i.e., aligned with the vertical axis 294) and prevented from being angularly aligned back toward a horizontal orientation (i.e., aligned with the horizontal axis 296). The support bracket 354 can be disengaged from the one-way adjustment interface 352 to angle the bench 360 toward a horizontal orientation (ie, aligned with the horizontal axis 296).

[0063] Bench 360 (such as Figure 14A and Figure 14B ) and the first liner 1108 (as shown Figure 14C 1361) can be secured to the docking frame 117 in the same manner. In some embodiments, the first pad 1108 can be rigidly coupled to the corresponding coupling features 1361 so that when coupled, the first pad 1108 is fixedly aligned relative to the docking frame 117. In addition, the first pad 1108 can include additional brackets 1362 that secure the pad 1108 to the docking frame to further support any forces applied to the first pad 1108.

[0064] Some embodiments may include a removable bottom plate 319 (e.g. Figure 14C), and in addition, a removable second cylindrical liner 112 and a first cylindrical liner 114 may also be included. The removable base plate 319, the removable second cylindrical liner 112 and the removable first cylindrical liner 114 can all be connected to the removable connector 1005 for removably connecting to the docking frame 117. The removable connector 1005 can be nailed to the docking frame 117. When nailing the removable connector to the docking frame 117, it may be advantageous to include a gap to facilitate the insertion and removal of one or more coupling pins. Therefore, slack may occur between the connector 1005 and the docking frame 117, resulting in a non-rigid connection between the connector 1005 and the docking frame 117. Some embodiments may include a slack removal device 321. For example, the slack removal device 321 may include a threaded portion threaded into the connector 1005, including a knob for operation. When tightened and engaged, the threaded portion is driven into contact with the docking frame 117, thereby forcing the connector 1005 away from the docking frame 117 and forcing the connector 1005 into rigid contact with one or more pins connecting the connector 1005 to the docking frame 117, thereby removing any slack and ensuring a rigid connection.

[0065] Some embodiments may include support columns 356a, 356b coupled to the docking frame 117 (e.g., Figure 14A 、 Figure 14B and Figure 14C ), the support columns 356a, 356b can be used to further support the device 150 (e.g., during exercise using the adjustable bench 360). The columns 356a, 356b can include length adjustments and can be used to support the docking frame 116 on, for example, a surface on which the device 150 rests or on the base frame 128 (e.g., as shown). Figure 10 On the first part 303 shown).

[0066] like Figure 8 and Figure 10 As shown, embodiments of the multi-configuration exercise device may include one or more cleats coupled to the docking frame 128. The cleats may comprise a material having an appropriate strength and coefficient of friction. The cleats may be used to stabilize the device 100 (e.g., to prevent the device from tilting or sliding) when the device 100 rests on the cleats. For example, the cleats may comprise plastic (e.g., polyvinyl chloride, polyurethane, polyethylene, polypropylene, polycarbonate, etc.), rubber (e.g., nitrile rubber or other rubber variants), foam, cork, neoprene, or any other suitable material known in the art. Figure 10 A first cleat 315a, a second cleat 315b, a third cleat 315c, and a fourth cleat 315d are shown. When the device 100 is placed on a surface (e.g., a plane defined by the horizontal axis 296 and the normal axis 292), the longitudinal axis 160 of the base frame 128 (at Figures 2 to 5 When the device 100 is substantially parallel to the surface (shown in FIG. 1 ) and gravity acts substantially normal to the surface, the cleats 315a, 315b, 315c, 315d can be used to stabilize the device 100 (e.g., to prevent the device from tilting or sliding). Figure 8 As shown, the anti-slip studs 315a, 315b, 315c (in Figure 10 ), 315d (shown in Figure 10 128) can extend a dimension 317 beyond the bottom surface 129 of the base frame 128. Figure 10 In the case of the device 100 being positioned as shown, the weight of the device 100 can be concentrated on the cleats. Therefore, the stability of the embodiment utilizing cleats can be increased. Due to the weight concentration, the friction potential energy generated by the cleats 315a, 315b, 315c, 315d can be increased, and the normal force can also be increased. The dimension 317 can be about 0.625 cm to about 2 cm; about 0.75 cm to about 1.75 cm; about 1 cm to about 1.5 cm, etc. Alternatively or additionally, as Figure 19 As shown, the base frame 1128 may include a crowned profile (i.e., rising away from the surface on which the device 100 rests near the center, thereby forming an outermost contact point). For example, the first portion 377 of the base frame (at Figure 15 ) can be relative to the second portion 378 of the base frame (shown in Figure 15 ) is angled so that the point 376 where the first portion 377 and the second portion 378 intersect is at a greater height 380 than the remainder of the base frame 1128. For example, the first portion 377 of the base frame (shown in Figure 15 ) and the second portion 378 of the base frame (shown in Figure 15 The angle 1376 between the horizontal axis 296 and the vertical axis 294 can be about 145 degrees to about 179 degrees; about 155 degrees to about 175 degrees; about 165 degrees to about 170 degrees, etc. When viewed from a perspective normal to the horizontal axis 296 and the vertical axis 294, it can be understood that the weight of the device 100 is toward the outermost point of the base frame 1128 (e.g., Figure 10 The positions of the cleats 315a, 315b, 315c, 315d in the embodiment are offset to increase stability.

[0067] The multi-configuration exercise device described herein includes a structure with materials having suitable physical and mechanical properties. For example, the docking frame, support rods, first support rod, and second support rod can be composed of materials having suitable hardness and strength, such as alloys (e.g., low carbon steel, high carbon steel, medium carbon steel, stainless steel, aluminum, galvanized steel, etc.), composite materials, or any other suitable materials known in the art. For example, the padding described herein can partially or solely include suitable filling materials, such as polyvinyl chloride, thermoplastic elastomers, nitrile rubber, other rubber variants, foam, cork, neoprene, canvas, or any other suitable materials known in the art. The docking frame, support rods, base frame, first support rod, and second support rod described herein include a combination of materials having suitable mechanical properties, such as rigidity, tensile strength, compressive strength, etc. For example, the docking frame, support rods, base frame, first support rod, and second support rod can be constructed from square tubes having an outer diameter of about 2.5 cm to about 10.0 cm; about 3.0 cm to about 7.5 cm; about 4 cm to about 6 cm, etc.

[0068] As used herein, a "coupling feature" may include, but is not limited to, a one-way serration pattern, an extruded stud, a defined aperture, a one-way geometric interface, one or more telescoping tubes, or combinations thereof.

[0069] As used herein, a "connection" may include, but is not limited to, a bracket and shaft, a hinge, a pivot, a joint, a swivel joint, or a fulcrum.

[0070] Terms such as first, second, third, fourth, fifth, etc. are used herein, but the above terms are not used to indicate a sequence or order, but are used to distinguish similar features or similar components from each other.

[0071] As used in the specification and claims, the singular forms "a," "an," and "the" include both singular and plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. For example, the term "sensor" may include and is intended to include a plurality of sensors. From time to time, the claims and this disclosure may include terms such as "plurality," "one or more," or "at least one"; however, the absence of these terms does not mean and should not be construed to mean that no plurality is contemplated.

[0072] When the term "about" or "approximately" is used before a numerical representation or range (e.g., to define a length or pressure), the term "about" or "approximately" means an approximate value that may vary by (+) or (-) 5%, 1%, or 0.1%. All numerical ranges provided herein are inclusive of the stated starting and ending numbers. The term "substantially" means a majority (i.e., greater than 50%) or substantially all of a device, substance, or composition.

[0073] As used herein, the terms "comprising" or "comprises" mean that the devices, systems and methods include the stated elements and may additionally include any other elements. "Consisting essentially of" means that the devices, systems and methods include the stated elements and do not include other elements that are essential to the combination for the stated purpose. Therefore, as defined herein, a system or method consisting essentially of an element does not exclude other materials, features or steps that do not materially affect the basic elements and one or more novel features of the claimed disclosure. "Consisting of" means that the devices, systems and methods include the stated elements and do not include any insignificant or insignificant elements or steps. Embodiments defined by each of these transition terms are within the scope of the present disclosure.

[0074] The examples and illustrations included herein illustrate, by way of illustration and not limitation, specific embodiments in which the present subject matter may be practiced. Other embodiments may be utilized and derived so that structural and logical substitutions and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Such embodiments of the present subject matter may be referred to herein individually or collectively as the term "the present invention," which is merely for convenience and is not intended to voluntarily limit the scope of this application to any single invention or inventive concept, if more than one is in fact disclosed. Therefore, although specific embodiments have been shown and described herein, any arrangement calculated to achieve the same purpose may replace the specific embodiments shown. The present disclosure is intended to encompass any and all adjustments or variations of the various embodiments. The combination of the above embodiments and other embodiments not specifically described herein will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the above description.

[0075] Example embodiments:

[0076] Example 1. An exercise device comprising a base frame, a docking frame, a support rod, a first branch rod, and a second branch rod, wherein the support rod is hingedly connected to the base frame and hingedly connected to the docking frame; the first branch rod is hingedly connected to the first branch rod and the docking frame, wherein the first branch rod includes an adjustable length; the second branch rod is hingedly connected to the first branch rod and the base frame, wherein the second branch rod includes an adjustable length, and wherein adjusting the length of the first branch rod and the length of the second branch rod manipulates the height of the docking frame relative to the base frame and manipulates the orientation of the docking frame relative to the base frame.

[0077] Example 2. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 1, further comprising an auxiliary support rod hingedly coupled to the support rod, wherein the base frame comprises a plurality of coupling features at predetermined positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the base frame.

[0078] Example 3. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 1, further comprising an auxiliary support rod hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein the support rod comprises a plurality of coupling features at predetermined positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the support rod.

[0079] Example 4. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 1, wherein the length of the docking frame is adjustable.

[0080] Example 5. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 1, further comprising a storage configuration wherein the docking frame has a minimum height relative to the base frame, wherein the longitudinal axis of the docking frame, the longitudinal axis of the base frame, and the vertical axis are substantially parallel.

[0081] Example 6. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 5, wherein in the storage configuration, the longitudinal axis of the first leg, the longitudinal axis of the second leg, and the longitudinal axis of the support rod are generally parallel to each other and to the vertical axis.

[0082] Example 7. Exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 1, wherein the docking frame further comprises a plurality of pads.

[0083] Example 8. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 7, wherein the docking frame further comprises a first cylindrical pad and a second cylindrical pad, wherein the second cylindrical pad is removably coupled to the docking frame, and wherein a dimension between the first cylindrical pad and the second cylindrical pad is adjustable.

[0084] Example 9. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 8, further comprising an upright post hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein: the upright post comprises a first fixable configuration and a second fixable configuration; in the first fixable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the upright post is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base frame; in the second fixable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the upright post is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base frame and substantially parallel to the vertical axis; and in the second fixable configuration, the first cylindrical pad is removably coupled to the upright post.

[0085] Example 10. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 7, wherein the docking frame further comprises a first pad, a second pad, and a third pad, wherein the first pad is removably coupled to the docking frame.

[0086] Example 11. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 10, wherein the second pad and the third pad are positioned at substantially the same position relative to the longitudinal axis of the docking frame, wherein the second pad and the third pad include a space therebetween.

[0087] Example 12. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 11, further comprising a fourth pad, wherein the fourth pad is removably attachable to at least one of the first pad, the second pad, or the third pad at a plurality of positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the docking frame.

[0088] Example 13. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 12, wherein the fourth pad is semi-cylindrical, wherein the fourth pad further comprises a groove having a width substantially equal to the width of the space between the second pad and the third pad.

[0089] Example 14. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 11, further comprising a fifth pad, wherein the fifth pad is removably coupleable to the docking frame between the second pad and the third pad.

[0090] Example 15. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 1, further comprising a base plate coupled to the docking frame.

[0091] Example 16. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 15, wherein the base plate further comprises one or more corners.

[0092] Example 17. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 1, further comprising a plurality of handles.

[0093] Example 18. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 1, further comprising one or more spikes on the support rod.

[0094] Example 19. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 1, further comprising one or more wheels coupled to the base frame.

[0095] Example 20. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 1, wherein the base frame comprises one or more sections comprising a width sufficient to substantially stabilize the exercise device during use.

[0096] Example 21. An exercise device comprising a base frame, a docking frame, a support rod, a first branch rod, and a second branch rod, wherein the support rod is hingedly connected to the base frame and hingedly connected to the docking frame; the first branch rod is hingedly connected to the first branch rod and the docking frame, wherein the first branch rod includes an adjustable length; the second branch rod is hingedly connected to the first branch rod and the base frame, wherein the second branch rod includes an adjustable length, wherein increasing the length of the first branch rod increases the degree of the first angle, and decreasing the length of the first branch rod decreases the degree of the first angle, and wherein increasing the length of the second branch rod increases the degree of the second angle, and decreasing the length of the second branch rod decreases the degree of the second angle.

[0097] Example 22. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 21, further comprising an auxiliary support rod hingedly coupled to the support rod, wherein the base frame comprises a plurality of coupling features at predetermined positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the base frame.

[0098] Example 23. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 21, further comprising an auxiliary support rod hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein the support rod comprises a plurality of coupling features at predetermined positions relative to a longitudinal axis of the support rod.

[0099] Example 24. Exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 21, wherein the length of the docking frame is adjustable.

[0100] Example 25. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 21, further comprising a storage configuration wherein the docking frame has a minimum height relative to the base frame, wherein the longitudinal axis of the docking frame, the longitudinal axis of the base frame, and the vertical axis are substantially parallel.

[0101] Example 26. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 25, wherein in the storage configuration, the longitudinal axis of the first leg, the longitudinal axis of the second leg, and the longitudinal axis of the support rod are generally parallel to each other and to the vertical axis.

[0102] Example 27. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 21, wherein the docking frame further comprises a plurality of pads.

[0103] Example 28. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 27, wherein the docking frame further comprises a first cylindrical pad and a second cylindrical pad, wherein the first cylindrical pad is removably coupled to the docking frame, and wherein a dimension between the first cylindrical pad and the second cylindrical pad is adjustable.

[0104] Example 29. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 28, further comprising an upright post hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein: the upright post comprises a first fixable configuration and a second fixable configuration; in the first fixable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the upright post is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base frame; in the second fixable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the upright post is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base frame and substantially parallel to the vertical axis; and in the second fixable configuration, the second cylindrical pad is removably coupled to the upright post.

[0105] Example 30. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 27, wherein the docking frame further comprises a first pad, a second pad, and a third pad, wherein the first pad is removably coupled to the docking frame.

[0106] Example 31. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 30, wherein the second pad and the third pad are positioned at substantially the same position relative to the longitudinal axis of the docking frame, wherein the second pad and the third pad include a space therebetween.

[0107] Example 32. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 31, further comprising a fourth pad, wherein the fourth pad is removably attachable to at least one of the first pad, the second pad, or the third pad at a plurality of locations relative to the longitudinal length of the docking frame.

[0108] Example 33. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 32, wherein the fourth pad is semi-cylindrical, wherein the fourth pad further comprises a groove having a width substantially equal to the width of the space between the second pad and the third pad.

[0109] Example 34. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 31, further comprising a fifth pad, wherein the fifth pad is removably coupleable to the docking frame between the second pad and the third pad.

[0110] Example 35. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 21, further comprising a base plate coupled to the docking frame.

[0111] Example 36. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 35, wherein the base plate further comprises one or more corners.

[0112] Example 37. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 21, further comprising a plurality of handles.

[0113] Example 38. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 21, further comprising one or more spikes on the support rod.

[0114] Example 39. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 21, further comprising one or more wheels coupled to the base frame.

[0115] Example 40. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 21, wherein the base frame comprises one or more sections comprising a width sufficient to substantially stabilize the exercise device during use.

[0116] Example 41. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, wherein the degree of the first angle and the degree of the second angle are both approximately 0 degrees.

[0117] Example 42. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, wherein the degree of the first angle and the degree of the second angle are approximately equal, and wherein the degree of the first angle and the degree of the second angle are both greater than 0 degrees.

[0118] Example 43. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, wherein the first angle is greater than the second angle.

[0119] Example 44. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, wherein the first angle is smaller than the second angle.

[0120] Example 45. An exercise device comprising a base frame, a docking frame, a support rod, a first support rod, and a second support rod, wherein the weight of the device is at least one of: offset toward an outermost point of the base frame by the base frame including a camber profile, or concentrated at an outermost point of the base frame using one or more cleats extending beyond a bottom surface of the base frame; the support rod is hingedly coupled to the base frame and hingedly coupled to the docking frame; the first support rod is hingedly coupled to the first support rod and the docking frame, wherein the first support rod includes an adjustable length; the second support rod is hingedly coupled to the first support rod and the base frame, wherein the second support rod includes an adjustable length, and wherein adjusting the length of the first support rod and the length of the second support rod manipulates the height of the docking frame relative to the base frame and manipulates the orientation of the docking frame relative to the base frame.

[0121] Example 46. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 45, further comprising an auxiliary support rod hingedly coupled to the support rod, wherein the base frame comprises a plurality of coupling features at predetermined positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the base frame.

[0122] Example 47. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 45, further comprising an auxiliary support rod hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein the support rod comprises a plurality of coupling features at predetermined positions relative to a longitudinal axis of the support rod.

[0123] Example 48. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 45, wherein the length of the docking frame is adjustable.

[0124] Example 49. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 45, further comprising a storage configuration wherein the docking frame has a minimum height relative to the base frame, wherein the longitudinal axis of the docking frame, the longitudinal axis of the base frame, and the vertical axis are substantially parallel.

[0125] Example 50. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 49, wherein in the storage configuration, the longitudinal axis of the first leg, the longitudinal axis of the second leg, and the longitudinal axis of the support rod are generally parallel to each other and to the vertical axis.

[0126] Example 51. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 45, wherein the docking frame further comprises a plurality of pads.

[0127] Example 52. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 51, wherein the docking frame further comprises a first cylindrical pad and a second cylindrical pad, wherein the first cylindrical pad is removably coupled to the docking frame, and wherein a dimension between the first cylindrical pad and the second cylindrical pad is adjustable.

[0128] Example 53. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 52, further comprising an upright post hingedly connected to the base frame, wherein: the upright post comprises a first fixable configuration and a second fixable configuration; in the first fixable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the upright post is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base frame; in the second fixable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the upright post is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base frame and substantially parallel to the vertical axis; and in the second fixable configuration, the second cylindrical pad is removably connected to the upright post.

[0129] Example 54. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 51, wherein the docking frame further comprises a first pad, a second pad, and a third pad, wherein the first pad is removably coupled to the docking frame.

[0130] Example 55. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 54, wherein the second pad and the third pad are positioned at substantially the same position relative to the longitudinal axis of the docking frame, wherein the second pad and the third pad include a space therebetween.

[0131] Example 56. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 55, further comprising a fourth pad, wherein the fourth pad is removably connectable to at least one of the first pad, the second pad, or the third pad at a plurality of positions relative to the longitudinal axis of the docking frame.

[0132] Example 57. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular Example 56, wherein the fourth pad is semi-cylindrical, wherein the fourth pad further comprises a groove having a width substantially equal to the width of the space between the second pad and the third pad.

[0133] Example 58. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 55, further comprising a fifth pad, wherein the fifth pad is removably coupleable to the docking frame between the second pad and the third pad.

[0134] Example 59. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 45, further comprising a base plate coupled to the docking frame.

[0135] Example 60. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 59, wherein the base plate further comprises one or more corners.

[0136] Example 61. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 45, further comprising a plurality of handles.

[0137] Example 62. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 45, further comprising one or more spikes on the support rod.

[0138] Example 63. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 45, further comprising one or more wheels coupled to the base frame.

[0139] Example 64. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 45, wherein the base frame comprises one or more sections comprising a width sufficient to substantially stabilize the exercise device during use.

[0140] Example 65. An exercise device comprising a base frame, a docking frame, and a first cylindrical pad, wherein the docking frame is manipulable in one or more aspects of height and orientation relative to the base frame, wherein, in a first configuration, the first cylindrical pad is removably coupled to the docking frame, and wherein, in a second configuration, the first cylindrical pad is removably coupled to the base frame.

[0141] Example 66. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but particularly example 65, further comprising a second cylindrical pad coupled to the docking frame.

[0142] Example 67. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 66, wherein the dimension between the first cylindrical pad and the second cylindrical pad is adjustable.

[0143] Example 68. The exercise device of any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 65, wherein in the second configuration, the first cylindrical pad is coupled to the first portion of the base frame.

[0144] Example 69. An exercise device according to any of the preceding examples, but in particular example 65, wherein in the second configuration, the height of the first cylindrical pad is adjustable.

Claims

1. Exercise equipment, including: base frame; Docking framework; a support rod hingedly coupled to the base frame and hingedly coupled to the docking frame; a first support rod hingedly coupled to the first support rod and the docking frame, wherein the first support rod comprises an adjustable length; and a second support rod hingedly coupled to the first support rod and the base frame, wherein the second support rod comprises an adjustable length; and The length of the first support rod and the length of the second support rod are adjusted to control the height of the docking frame relative to the base frame and to control the orientation of the docking frame relative to the base frame.

2. The exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary support rod hingedly coupled to the support rod, wherein The base frame includes one or more coupling features engageable with the auxiliary support rods.

3. The exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising an auxiliary support rod hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein The support rod includes one or more coupling features engageable with the auxiliary support rod.

4. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein The length of the docking frame is adjustable.

5. The exercise device of claim 1 , further comprising a storage configuration, wherein: The height of the docking frame relative to the base frame is minimal, wherein the longitudinal axis of the docking frame, the longitudinal axis of the base frame, and the vertical axis are substantially parallel.

6. The exercise device according to claim 5, wherein: In the stored configuration, the longitudinal axis of the first pole, the longitudinal axis of the second pole, and the longitudinal axis of the support pole are generally parallel to each other and to the vertical axis.

7. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein The docking frame also includes a plurality of pads.

8. The exercise device according to claim 7, wherein: The docking frame further includes a first cylindrical liner and a second cylindrical liner, wherein the first cylindrical liner is removably coupled to the docking frame, wherein a dimension between the first cylindrical liner and the second cylindrical liner is adjustable.

9. The exercise device of claim 8, further comprising an upright hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein: The column includes a first fixable configuration and a second fixable configuration; In the first securable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the upright is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base frame; In the second fixable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the column is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base frame and generally parallel to the vertical axis; and In the second fixable configuration, the first cylindrical liner is removably coupled to the post.

10. The exercise device according to claim 7, wherein: The docking frame further includes a first pad, a second pad, and a third pad, wherein the first pad is removably coupled to the docking frame.

11. The exercise device according to claim 10, wherein: The second pad and the third pad are positioned at substantially the same position relative to a longitudinal axis of the docking frame, wherein the second pad and the third pad include a space therebetween.

12. The exercise device according to claim 11, further comprising a fourth pad, wherein The fourth pad is removably coupleable to at least one of the first pad, the second pad, or the third pad at a plurality of locations relative to the longitudinal axis of the docking frame.

13. The exercise device according to claim 12, wherein: The fourth gasket is semi-cylindrical, wherein the fourth gasket further includes a groove, the width of the groove being substantially equal to the width of the space between the second gasket and the third gasket.

14. The exercise device according to claim 11, further comprising a fifth pad, wherein The fifth pad is removably coupleable to the docking frame between the second pad and the third pad.

15. The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising a base plate coupled to the docking frame.

16. The exercise device according to claim 15, wherein The base plate also includes one or more corners.

17. The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising a plurality of handles.

18. The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising one or more spikes on the support bar.

19. The exercise device of claim 1, further comprising one or more wheels coupled to the base frame.

20. The exercise device of claim 1, wherein: The base frame includes one or more sections comprising a width sufficient to adequately stabilize the exercise device during use.

21. Exercise equipment, comprising: base frame; Docking framework, a support rod hingedly coupled to the base frame and hingedly coupled to the docking frame; a first support rod hingedly coupled to the first support rod and the docking frame, wherein the first support rod comprises an adjustable length; and a second support rod hingedly coupled to the first support rod and the base frame, wherein the second support rod comprises an adjustable length, wherein increasing the length of the first support rod increases the degree of the first angle, and decreasing the length of the first support rod decreases the degree of the first angle, and The second angle is increased by increasing the length of the second support rod, and the second angle is decreased by decreasing the length of the second support rod.

22. The exercise device according to claim 21, further comprising an auxiliary support rod hingedly coupled to the support rod, wherein The base frame includes one or more coupling features engageable with the auxiliary support rods.

23. The exercise device of claim 21, wherein: The exercise device also includes an auxiliary support bar hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein the support bar includes one or more coupling features engageable with the auxiliary support bar.

24. The exercise device of claim 21, wherein: The length of the docking frame is adjustable.

25. The exercise device of claim 21, further comprising a storage configuration, wherein: The docking frame has a minimum height relative to the base frame, wherein the longitudinal axis of the docking frame, the longitudinal axis of the base frame and the vertical axis are substantially parallel.

26. The exercise device of claim 25, wherein: In the stored configuration, the longitudinal axis of the first pole, the longitudinal axis of the second pole, and the longitudinal axis of the support pole are generally parallel to each other and to the vertical axis.

27. The exercise device of claim 21, wherein: The docking frame also includes a plurality of pads.

28. The exercise device of claim 27, wherein: The docking frame further includes a first cylindrical liner and a second cylindrical liner, wherein the first cylindrical liner is removably coupled to the docking frame, wherein a dimension between the first cylindrical liner and the second cylindrical liner is adjustable.

29. The exercise device of claim 28, further comprising an upright hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein: The column includes a first fixable configuration and a second fixable configuration; In the first securable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the upright is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base frame; In the second fixable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the column is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base frame and generally parallel to the vertical axis; and In the second fixable configuration, the first cylindrical liner is removably coupled to the post.

30. The exercise device of claim 27, wherein: The docking frame further includes a first pad, a second pad, and a third pad, wherein the first pad is removably coupled to the docking frame.

31. The exercise device of claim 30, wherein: The second pad and the third pad are positioned at substantially the same position relative to a longitudinal axis of the docking frame, wherein the second pad and the third pad include a space therebetween.

32. The exercise device of claim 31 , further comprising a fourth pad, wherein: The fourth pad is removably coupleable to at least one of the first pad, the second pad, or the third pad at a plurality of locations relative to the longitudinal length of the docking frame.

33. The exercise device of claim 32, wherein: The fourth gasket is semi-cylindrical, wherein the fourth gasket further includes a groove, the width of the groove being substantially equal to the width of the space between the second gasket and the third gasket.

34. The exercise device of claim 31 , wherein: The exercise device also includes a fifth pad, wherein the fifth pad is removably coupleable to the docking frame between the second pad and the third pad.

35. The exercise device of claim 21 further comprising a base plate coupled to the docking frame.

36. The exercise device of claim 35, wherein: The base plate also includes one or more corners.

37. The exercise device of claim 21, further comprising a plurality of handles.

38. The exercise device of claim 21 further comprising one or more spikes on the support bar.

39. The exercise device of claim 21 further comprising one or more wheels coupled to the base frame.

40. The exercise device of claim 21, wherein: The base frame includes one or more sections comprising a width sufficient to adequately stabilize the exercise device during use.

41. Exercise equipment, comprising: a base frame, wherein the weight of the device is at least one of: offset toward an outermost point of the base frame by the base frame including a camber profile, or concentrated at an outermost point of the base frame using one or more cleats extending beyond a bottom surface of the base frame; Docking framework; a support rod hingedly coupled to the base frame and hingedly coupled to the docking frame; a first support rod hingedly coupled to the first support rod and the docking frame, wherein the first support rod comprises an adjustable length; and a second support rod hingedly coupled to the first support rod and the base frame, wherein the second support rod comprises an adjustable length; and The length of the first support rod and the length of the second support rod are adjusted to control the height of the docking frame relative to the base frame and to control the orientation of the docking frame relative to the base frame.

42. The exercise device of claim 41, further comprising an auxiliary support rod hingedly coupled to the support rod, wherein The base frame includes one or more coupling features engageable with the auxiliary support rods.

43. The exercise device of claim 41, further comprising an auxiliary support bar hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein The support rod includes one or more coupling features engageable with the auxiliary support rod.

44. The exercise device of claim 41, wherein: The length of the docking frame is adjustable.

45. The exercise device of claim 41 , further comprising a storage configuration, wherein: The height of the docking frame relative to the base frame is minimal, wherein the longitudinal axis of the docking frame, the longitudinal axis of the base frame, and the vertical axis are substantially parallel.

46. The exercise device of claim 45, wherein: In the stored configuration, the longitudinal axis of the first pole, the longitudinal axis of the second pole, and the longitudinal axis of the support pole are generally parallel to each other and to the vertical axis.

47. The exercise device of claim 41, wherein: The docking frame also includes a plurality of pads.

48. The exercise device of claim 47, wherein: The docking frame further includes a first cylindrical liner and a second cylindrical liner, wherein the first cylindrical liner is removably coupled to the docking frame, wherein a dimension between the first cylindrical liner and the second cylindrical liner is adjustable.

49. The exercise device of claim 48, further comprising an upright hingedly coupled to the base frame, wherein: The column includes a first fixable configuration and a second fixable configuration; In the first securable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the upright is substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of the base frame; In the second fixable configuration, the longitudinal axis of the column is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base frame and generally parallel to the vertical axis; and In the second fixable configuration, the first cylindrical liner is removably coupled to the post.

50. The exercise device of claim 47, wherein: The docking frame further includes a first pad, a second pad, and a third pad, wherein the first pad is removably coupled to the docking frame.

51. The exercise device of claim 50, wherein: The second pad and the third pad are positioned at substantially the same position relative to a longitudinal axis of the docking frame, wherein the second pad and the third pad include a space therebetween.

52. The exercise device of claim 51 , further comprising a fourth pad, wherein: The fourth pad is removably coupleable to at least one of the first pad, the second pad, or the third pad at a plurality of locations relative to the longitudinal axis of the docking frame.

53. The exercise device of claim 52, wherein: The fourth gasket is semi-cylindrical, wherein the fourth gasket further includes a groove, the width of the groove being substantially equal to the width of the space between the second gasket and the third gasket.

54. The exercise device of claim 51 , further comprising a fifth pad, wherein: The fifth pad is removably coupleable to the docking frame between the second pad and the third pad.

55. The exercise device of claim 41 further comprising a base plate coupled to the docking frame.

56. The exercise device of claim 55, wherein: The base plate also includes one or more corners.

57. The exercise device of claim 41 , further comprising a plurality of handles.

58. The exercise device of claim 41 further comprising one or more spikes on the support bar.

59. The exercise device of claim 41 further comprising one or more wheels coupled to the base frame.

60. The exercise device of claim 41, wherein: The base frame includes one or more sections comprising a width sufficient to adequately stabilize the exercise device during use.

61. Exercise equipment, comprising: base frame; Docking framework; as well as a first cylindrical liner; wherein the docking frame is manipulable in one or more of height relative to the base frame and orientation relative to the base frame; wherein, in a first configuration, the first cylindrical liner is removably coupled to the docking frame; and wherein, in a second configuration, the first cylindrical liner is removably coupled to the base frame.

62. The exercise device of claim 61 further comprising a second cylindrical pad coupled to the docking frame.

63. The exercise device of claim 62, wherein: The size between the first cylindrical spacer and the second cylindrical spacer is adjustable.

64. The exercise device of claim 61, wherein: In the second configuration, the first cylindrical liner is coupled to a first portion of the base frame.

65. The exercise device of claim 61, wherein: In the second configuration, the height of the first cylindrical pad is adjustable.

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