Modular hangboard for individual design of upper body training

Abstract

The present invention relates to a hangboard comprising a base plate and several modular climbing elements, wherein first parts of plug-in devices are provided in the base plate and second parts of plug-in devices are provided in the modular climbing elements and are designed such that first parts of the base plate and second parts of the modular climbing elements can form plug-in connections for fixing the climbing elements to the base plate, characterized in that -at least one of the first parts of plug-in devices in the base plate comprises an elongated recess which, when the base plate is mounted for use of the hangboard, is mounted substantially vertically on the side accessible to the user, and a piece of a plug pair (plug and guide) is embedded in the elongated recess, and -at least one of the climbing elements comprises a fixing surface which is intended to be pressed against the base plate and at least one climbing element comprises a counterpart to the piece of the plug pair, in such a way that in order to insert the plug into the guide, the plug must be placed on the guide and, with the base plate mounted, the climbing module must be moved from top to bottom, The plug and guide are designed in such a way that with increasing insertion the fixing surface is pressed positively and with increasing force against the base plate.

Description

[0001] The invention relates to a hangboard. For the purposes of this application, a hangboard is any device designed for training the upper body muscles, comprising one or more components with handles or shapes for the person training to hold on to. Conventional hangboards have so far consisted of a single component of a fixed size. They are usually made of wood or polyurethane, and the depth of the ledges from which the climber hangs for training, as well as the spacing between the ledges, are specified by the manufacturer and cannot be varied. Before purchasing the hangboard, the climber must also decide whether they want one for experts with difficult holds in the form of small ledges and large angles, or one for beginners with deep ledges and small angles.As the climber improves his fitness, it is currently not possible to replace the holds and adapt them to the climber's training level without purchasing a new hangboard or tools.

[0002] In FR3109738A1, Raby et al. disclose a hangboard with a base plate to which various interchangeable climbing elements can be suspended. Cylindrical hanging elements, shaped like dumbbells, are provided on the back of the climbing elements for hanging. The base plate has mating holes whose outlines resemble an upside-down arched window. To attach a climbing element to the base plate, the hanging element is pushed into the mating piece and hooked into place with a downward movement so that the "dumbbell handle" rests on the arch, and when loaded, the element is centered at the lowest point of the arch.

[0003] The solution described by Raby et al. already allows for a high degree of flexibility. However, it is unclear whether this suspension device will hold reliably, especially under dynamic loading of the climbing element.

[0004] The new Hangboard is designed to solve this problem and includes a base plate to which individually selected modules with different handle shapes and bar depths can be exchanged within a few seconds using a sliding connection.

[0005] In particular, the type of connector is intended to enable more dynamic loads, which is not the case with current solutions. This also allows users to swing and similar movements. Solution to the problem or technical task

[0006] The modular hangboard according to the invention comprises a base plate (1), for example made of wood, in which at least one recess (2) is provided for inserting a climbing element, resulting in a sliding connection. The recess for inserting a climbing element comprises a first part of a plug-in connection, and the climbing element comprises a second part of the plug-in connection, wherein the first part and second part are designed as a male-female pairing that matches one another. In the following, the male part is also referred to as the plug, and the female part as the guide. For example, the (female) guide can be provided in the recess, and the (male) plug can be provided on the climbing element.

[0007] When the base plate is mounted for insertion, the recess must have a large vertical component and is preferably vertical. Insertion is downward.

[0008] To insert the climbing element into the base plate, the male part is inserted into the female part from top to bottom. According to the invention, the plug tapers downwards and / or the channel defined by the guide tapers downwards in such a way that the taper provides a maximum insertion depth. If the climbing element is subjected to a weight force, for example, from a climber, the plug connection secures itself due to the taper.

[0009] The base plate defines a plane. The tapered section is advantageously designed so that as the insertion process progresses, the back of the climbing element is pressed against the base plate, resulting in increased stability of the climbing element.

[0010] According to an advantageous embodiment, the recess or recesses are formed, for example, milled, across the entire height of the base plate. This makes it possible, for example, to line up several base plates and create the recesses in a single process step. For example, several base plates can be milled without having to relocate the milling head an additional time.

[0011] Furthermore, thanks to the equal spacing on the left and right of the board and the matching recesses on top of each other, the board can be enlarged in any direction.

[0012] In each recess, the female side of a sliding connection (3) is fastened, for example with screws.

[0013] The base plate can be mounted to a solid surface such as a wall or wooden structure using the through holes provided (4).

[0014] To tailor climbing training to the needs of the athlete, various modules (5) can be inserted / plugged into the base plate. The base material of the modules can also be wood.

[0015] The modules can each include at least one screw-connected connector, provided a corresponding guide is provided in the corresponding recess on the base plate as a counterpart. This allows the individual module to be attached to the base plate by a simple, vertical downward movement into the counterpart of the sliding connection. The milled recesses serve as a guide for faster and more secure connection.

[0016] Thanks to their conical shape, the connectors are firmly connected during training (8). The shape can be designed so that the module is pressed against the base plate, and the resulting frictional forces can counteract more dynamic movements, allowing them to be performed without the risk of slipping out. If the module needs to be replaced, the movement is reversed. Preferably, and for safety reasons, the connector is designed so that the module to be replaced must be raised at least 3 cm, which secures it against accidental slipping or loosening.

[0017] Due to the even and regular spacing of the recesses in the base plate and thus the plug connections, each module can be hung in any position.

[0018] In the following, the invention will be explained in detail and by way of example using a concrete example.

[0019] Twelve recesses are milled along the height of a base plate made of a higher-strength wood, in this case beech, with dimensions of 100 mm high, 620 mm wide, and 40 mm thick. These recesses have a width of 17 mm and a depth of 10.5 mm. Two adjacent recesses form a set for mounting a module, so in this example there are 6 modules next to each other. The distance between a set of recesses is 90 mm, and 16 mm between the sets. There is an 8 mm gap between the first and last recess on the left and right of the plate. The female part of the plug connection is screwed into these recesses with the opening facing upwards, 2 mm from the lower edge of the base plate. The plug connection is made from high-strength materials such as steel or stainless steel, among others. The male connectors are screwed onto the back of the handle modules.There they are screwed into a 2 mm deep rectangular recess at a distance of 8 mm from the side edge and 20 mm from the bottom edge, ensuring precise assembly. The handle modules are 100 mm high, 130 mm wide, 40 mm thick and are made from the same wood as the base plate. Prepared modules are manufactured in particular, but not exclusively, with two milled, superimposed, centrally located grooves measuring 25 mm high, 60 or 80 mm wide and 30 mm deep so that the person exercising can hold on. The distance between the bottom edge of the shorter groove and the bottom edge of the module is 17.5 mm. The distance from the top edge of the longer groove at the top to the top edge of the module is 12.5 mm. The grooves on the right and left have an inner radius of 12.5 mm.Other holds include, but are not limited to: recesses, bevels, grip recesses, and plates for screwing on conventional climbing holds. Other materials these parts can be made of include polyethylene or polyurethane.

[0020] After milling the basic shapes of the base plate and the handle modules, all touchable edges are deburred and, depending on the module, the handle edges are given a radius of 4 mm to make the handles more comfortable.

[0021] A precise layout of the connectors is shown in Fig. 4 shown.

[0022] A hangboard was revealed comprising a base plate and several modular climbing elements, wherein first parts of plug-in devices are provided in the base plate and second parts of plug-in devices are provided in the modular climbing elements and are designed such that first parts of the base plate and second parts of the modular climbing elements can form plug-in connections for fixing the climbing elements to the base plate, characterized in that -at least one of the first parts of plug-in devices in the base plate comprises an elongated recess which, when the base plate is mounted for use of the hangboard, is mounted substantially vertically on the side accessible to the user, and a piece of a plug pair (plug and guide) is embedded in the elongated recess, and -at least one of the climbing elements comprises a fixing surface which is intended to be pressed against the base plate and the at least one climbing element comprises a counterpart to the piece of the plug pair, in such a way that in order to insert the plug into the guide, the plug must be placed on the guide and, with the base plate mounted, the climbing module must be moved from top to bottom, The plug and guide are designed in such a way that with increasing insertion the fixing surface is pressed positively and with increasing force against the base plate.

[0023] The elongated recess can be continued above as an extension of the first part of the plug-in device and thus represent a threading aid.

[0024] The first part of the connector on the base plate can be a female part and the second part of the connector on the base plate can be a male part, or the first part of the connector on the base plate can be a male part and the second part of the connector on the base plate can be a female part.

[0025] The first part of the plug-in device and / or the second part of the plug-in device can have at least one taper, preferably conical, such that when the plug is inserted, the distance between the plug surface and the guide wall decreases with increasing depth and finally is at least partially zero, whereby a maximum penetration depth is achieved and the plug is wedged with the guide in this position.

[0026] The hangboard can comprise at least two pairs, first parts of plug-in devices with recesses, to which modular climbing elements can be releasably fixed with two plug-in devices each, and the recesses of a pair are each equally spaced from each other so that climbing modules can be flexibly inserted and thus fixed in terms of arrangement. Area of ​​application

[0027] Thanks to its modular design, the hangboard is suitable for both beginners in climbing who want to improve their strength by training on deep ledges and holds, and for professionals who can create their own selection of small ledges and slopes. It's also possible for climbers of varying fitness levels to train on one hangboard.

[0028] The climber's own weight pushes the modular climbing module more forcefully into the inventive plug-in device. According to the preferred embodiment, the fixing surface provided on the climbing module is pressed more firmly against the base plate, thereby increasing the stability of the overall device.

[0029] The interchangeable handles also allow the hangboard to be built more compactly, while still offering the variety of handles found on conventional hangboards. QUOTES CONTAINED IN THE DESCRIPTION

[0000] This list of documents submitted by the applicant was generated automatically and is included solely for the convenience of the reader. This list is not part of the German patent or utility model application. The DPMA assumes no liability for any errors or omissions. Cited patent literature

[0000] FR 3109738A1

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Claims

[1] Hangboard comprising a base plate and several modular climbing elements, wherein first parts of plug-in devices are provided in the base plate and second parts of plug-in devices are provided in the modular climbing elements and are designed in such a way that first parts of the base plate and second parts of the modular climbing elements can form plug-in connections for fixing the climbing elements to the base plate, characterized by , that -at least one of the first parts of plug-in devices in the base plate comprises an elongated recess which, when the base plate is mounted for use of the hangboard, is mounted substantially vertically on the side accessible to the user, and a piece of a plug pair (plug and guide) is embedded in the elongated recess, and -at least one of the climbing elements comprises a fixing surface which is intended to be pressed against the base plate and at least one climbing element comprises a counterpart to the piece of the plug pair, in such a way that in order to insert the plug into the guide, the plug must be placed on the guide and, with the base plate mounted, the climbing module must be moved from top to bottom, The plug and guide are designed in such a way that with increasing insertion the fixing surface is pressed positively and with increasing force against the base plate. [2] Hangboard according to claim 1, characterized by that the elongated recess above is continued in extension of the first part of the plug-in device and thus represents a threading aid. [3] Hangboard according to one of claims 1 or two, characterized bythat the first part of the plug-in device on the base plate is a female part and the second part of the plug-in device on the climbing element is a male part or that the first part of the plug-in device on the base plate is a male part and the second part of the plug-in device on the climbing element is a female part. [4] Hangboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized by that the first part of the plug-in device and / or the second part of the plug-in device have at least one taper, preferably conical, such that when the plug is inserted, the distance between the plug surface and the guide wall becomes smaller with increasing depth and finally is at least partially zero, whereby a maximum penetration depth is achieved and the plug is wedged with the guide in this position. [5] Hangboard according to one of the preceding claims, characterized bythat the hangboard comprises at least two pairs of first parts of plug-in devices with recesses, to which modular climbing elements can be releasably fixed with two plug-in devices each, and the recesses of a pair are each equally spaced from one another, so that climbing modules can be flexibly inserted and thus fixed in place with regard to arrangement.

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