Adjustable arm device for cable training

Abstract

Adjustable arm device for cable training, wherein the adjustable arm device for cable training (100) is mountable on an existing vertical frame (10) and serves to guide, support and limit a training rope (20), wherein the end of the training rope (20) is provided with a handle portion (21), wherein the adjustable arm device for cable training (100) comprises the following: a mounting seat section (30) surrounding a vertical frame (10) and adjustable in height; a locking assembly (40) arranged on the mounting seat portion (30) and serving to lock the height position of the mounting seat portion (30); a pivot arm (50) having a combination end (51) and an extension end (52), wherein the combination end (51) is combined with the mounting seat section (30), a deflection pulley with a rotating and guiding function (53) is rotatably arranged on the combination end (51), and the training rope (20) rests against it and can slide along it; a rotatable end bracket (60) which is rotatably arranged on the extension end (52) of the pivot arm (50) by means of a rotation axis (61) and comprises a cable outlet (62) and an end pulley (63), wherein the end pulley (63) is rotatably arranged at a position adjacent to the cable outlet (62) and the end of the training rope (20) initially rests slidably on the end pulley (63) and is then led out via the cable outlet (62); an adjustable vertical joint (70) arranged at the combination end (51) of the pivot arm (50) and comprising a horizontal support axis (71), a vertical positioning seat (72) and a vertical angle locking element (73), wherein the pivot arm (50) uses the horizontal support axis (71) as a pivot point and performs vertical pivoting movements for angle adjustment, the vertical positioning seat (72) is provided with a plurality of vertical positioning sections (74), and the vertical angle locking element (73) is selectively aligned with one of the vertical positioning sections (74) for locking to determine the state of the adjustable vertical joint (70); an adjustable horizontal joint (80) arranged on the mounting seat section (30) and located below the adjustable vertical joint (70) and comprising a vertical support axis (81), a horizontal positioning seat (82), and a horizontal angle locking element (83), wherein the pivot arm (50) uses the vertical support axis (81) as a pivot point and performs horizontal pivoting movements for angle adjustment, the horizontal positioning seat (82) is provided with a plurality of horizontal positioning sections (84), and the horizontal angle locking element (83) is selectively aligned with one of the horizontal positioning sections (84) for locking to determine the state of the adjustable horizontal joint (80); and a cable passage channel (54) formed between the combination end (51) of the pivot arm (50) and the rotatable end bracket (60) of the extension end (52), wherein the training rope (20) is provided with a deflection / passage segment (22) passing through the cable passage channel (54).

Description

Field of the invention

[0001] The present invention relates to a cable pulley and, more particularly, to an adjustable arm device for cable pulley training which discloses an innovative construction. State of the art

[0002] In conventional cable pulleys, the design typically includes a load end and a grip end used for applying force. The load end is connected to counterweights, and the grip end used for applying force serves as a grip for the user and for exerting force. An arm device is typically used in the area in front of the grip end used for applying force, which deflects the cable.

[0003] However, existing arm devices lack sufficiently diverse and flexible joints in their overall structure, making it difficult for users to pull the rope smoothly at certain angles, leading to problems and deficiencies in cable training. Therefore, there is a need for a more ideal and practical arm device structure for cable training. Object of the invention

[0004] The main objective of the present invention is to provide an adjustable arm device for cable training. The technical problem to be solved is how to develop a novel, more ideal and practical structure for the adjustable arm device for cable training.

[0005] To achieve the above object, the present invention provides an adjustable arm device for cable training, which can be mounted on an existing vertical frame and serves to guide, support, and limit a training rope, wherein the end of the training rope is provided with a handle portion. The adjustable arm device for cable training comprises the following: a mounting seat portion that surrounds a vertical frame and is adjustable in height; a locking assembly that is arranged on the mounting seat portion and serves to lock the height position of the mounting seat portion; a pivot arm that has a combination end and an extension end, wherein the combination end is combined with the mounting seat portion; a deflection pulley with a rotating and guiding function is rotatably arranged on the combination end, and the training rope rests against and can slide along the deflection pulley;a rotatable end bracket which is rotatably arranged on the extension end of the pivot arm by means of a rotation axis and comprises a cable outlet and an end pulley, wherein the end pulley is rotatably arranged at a position adjacent to the cable outlet and the end of the training rope first slidably rests on the end pulley and is then led out via the cable outlet;an adjustable vertical joint arranged at the combination end of the swivel arm and comprising a horizontal support axis, a vertical positioning seat, and a vertical angle locking element, wherein the swivel arm uses the horizontal support axis as a pivot point and performs vertical pivoting movements for angle adjustment, the vertical positioning seat is provided with a plurality of vertical positioning sections, and the vertical angle locking element is selectively aligned with one of the vertical positioning sections for locking to determine the state of the adjustable vertical joint;An adjustable horizontal joint disposed on the mounting seat portion and located below the adjustable vertical joint, comprising a vertical support axis, a horizontal positioning seat, and a horizontal angle locking element. The swivel arm uses the vertical support axis as a pivot point and performs horizontal pivoting movements for angle adjustment. The horizontal positioning seat is provided with a plurality of horizontal positioning sections, and the horizontal angle locking element is selectively aligned with one of the horizontal positioning sections for locking to determine the state of the adjustable horizontal joint. A cable passage channel is formed between the combination end of the swivel arm and the rotatable end bracket of the extension end. The training rope is provided with a deflection / pass-through segment passing through the cable passage channel.

[0006] Compared to conventional technology, with the innovative structure and technical features of the present invention, the present invention can provide an innovative adjustable arm device for cable training with multiple, versatile and flexibly movable joints, allowing the user to smoothly perform pulling movements at various angles when operating the cable. This makes cable training fully and effectively feasible, significantly improving its practical applicability and industrial usability.

[0007] Another object of the present invention is to further provide a handle on one side of the mounting seat portion. This technical feature allows the user to securely hold and support the mounting seat portion when operating the locking assembly, thus achieving the industrial applicability of safer and more convenient use. Brief description of the drawings Fig. 1 shows a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the adjustable arm device for cable training according to the invention; Fig. 2 shows a vertical sectional view of the preferred embodiment of the adjustable arm device for cable training according to the invention; Fig. 3 shows a first sectional view of the raising and lowering adjustment of the mounting seat portion and the associated locking assembly of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention; Fig. 4 shows a second sectional view of the raising and lowering adjustment of the mounting seat portion and the associated locking assembly of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention; Fig. 5 shows a horizontal sectional view of the adjustable vertical joint of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention; Fig. Figure 6 shows a schematic view of the possible vertical pivoting movements for angle adjustment of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention; Fig. Figure 7 shows a schematic view of the possible horizontal pivoting movements for angle adjustment of the preferred embodiment according to the present invention; Fig. Figure 8 is a schematic view of the preferred embodiment of the present invention in which the handle portion located at the end of the training rope is pivotable by the rotatable end bracket; Fig. 9 shows a preferred application of the adjustable arm device according to the invention for cable training. Detailed description of the embodiment

[0008] It is based on the Fig. 1 to 5, which show a preferred embodiment of the adjustable arm device for cable training according to the invention. The following description explains only one embodiment of the invention and is not intended to limit the claims.

[0009] The adjustable arm device for cable training 100 is mountable on an existing vertical frame 10 and serves to guide, support, and limit a training rope 20, wherein the end of the training rope 20 is provided with a handle portion 21. The adjustable arm device for cable training 100 comprises the following: a mounting seat portion 30 that surrounds a vertical frame 10 and is height-adjustable; a locking assembly 40 that is arranged on the mounting seat portion 30 and serves to lock the height position of the mounting seat portion 30; a pivot arm 50 that has a combination end 51 and an extension end 52, wherein the combination end 51 is combined with the mounting seat portion 30; a pulley with a rotating and guiding function 53 is rotatably arranged on the combination end 51, and the training rope 20 rests against it and can slide along it;a rotatable end bracket 60, which is rotatably arranged on the extension end 52 of the pivot arm 50 by means of a rotation axis 61 and comprises a cable outlet 62 and an end pulley 63, wherein the end pulley 63 is rotatably arranged at a position adjacent to the cable outlet 62 and the end of the training rope 20 first slidably rests on the end pulley 63 and is then led out via the cable outlet 62;an adjustable vertical joint 70 disposed at the combination end 51 of the pivot arm 50 and including a horizontal support axis 71, a vertical positioning seat 72, and a vertical angle locking member 73, wherein the pivot arm 50 uses the horizontal support axis 71 as a pivot point and performs vertical pivoting movements for angle adjustment, the vertical positioning seat 72 is provided with a plurality of vertical positioning portions 74, and the vertical angle locking member 73 is selectively aligned with one of the vertical positioning portions 74 for locking to determine the state of the adjustable vertical joint 70;an adjustable horizontal joint 80 arranged on the mounting seat section 30 and located below the adjustable vertical joint 70 and comprising a vertical support axis 81, a horizontal positioning seat 82, and a horizontal angle locking element 83, wherein the swing arm 50 uses the vertical support axis 81 as a pivot point and performs horizontal swing movements for angle adjustment, the horizontal positioning seat 82 is provided with a plurality of horizontal positioning sections 84, and the horizontal angle locking element 83 is selectively aligned with one of the horizontal positioning sections 84 for locking to determine the state of the adjustable horizontal joint 80;and a cable passage channel 54 formed between the combination end 51 of the pivot arm 50 and the rotatable end bracket 60 of the extension end 52, wherein the training rope 20 is provided with a deflection / pass-through segment 22 passing through the cable passage channel 54;

[0010] It is based on the Fig. 1, Fig. 3 and Fig. 5. In the present embodiment, a handle 90 is further arranged on one side of the mounting seat portion 30. The function of the handle 90 in the present embodiment is primarily to provide the user with a way to stably hold and support the mounting seat portion 30 when operating the locking assembly 40, thereby ensuring safer and more user-friendly operation.

[0011] It will be Fig. 2. In the present embodiment, the deflection / passage segment 22 of the training rope 20 is angled upwardly and elongated at the point where it passes the pivoting and guiding pulley 53 of the combination end 51, thereby placing the deflection / passage segment in a spaced relationship with the horizontal positioning seat 82 of the adjustable horizontal joint 80.

[0012] It is based on the Fig. 3 and Fig. 4. In the present embodiment, the vertical frame 10 is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart positioning holes 11, wherein the locking assembly 40 arranged on the mounting seat portion 30 is designed as a spring-loaded pin and comprises a pull button 41, a return spring 42, and a locking end 43, wherein the locking end 43 can be selectively engaged with one of the positioning holes 11.

[0013] It is based on the Fig. 1 and Fig. 2. In the present embodiment, the end of the training rope 20 is inserted into a backstop ball block 23, wherein the outer diameter of the backstop ball block 23 is larger than the cable outlet 62 and is thus blocked outside the cable outlet 62 to prevent the end of the training rope 20 from being retracted in the opposite direction.

[0014] It will be Fig. 5. In the present embodiment, the combination end 51 of the pivot arm 50 comprises two spaced-apart side plates 55, between which the vertical positioning seat 72 of the adjustable vertical joint 70 is arranged, wherein the vertical positioning sections 74 of the vertical positioning seat 72 are designed as holes, wherein the vertical angle locking element 73 is arranged on one of the side plates 55 and is designed as a spring tension pin and comprises a pull control section 731, a spring 732 and an insertion end 733, wherein the insertion end 733 is selectively engageable with one of the vertical positioning sections 74.

[0015] It will be Fig. 5. In the present embodiment, a reinforcing bar 56 is further arranged between the two side plates 55, and accordingly, the vertical positioning seat 72 is provided with an arcuate escape opening 725 through which the reinforcing bar 56 is passed. The main function of the reinforcing bar 56 in the present embodiment is to create a reinforcing and supporting effect between the two side plates 55 in order to increase their strength.

[0016] In accordance with the above-described structure and technical features, the practical applications of the adjustable arm device for cable training 100 according to the invention are described below. Fig. 9. The adjustable arm device for cable training can be mounted on the vertical frame 10 of an existing multifunctional fitness device for guiding, supporting, and limiting a training rope 20. The end of the training rope 20 is provided with a handle portion 21 that the user can grasp and pull to fulfill the training purpose. The other end of the training rope 20 is connected to a counterweight assembly 12 to create a loading effect. The present invention provides an innovative adjustable arm device for cable training with several diverse and flexibly movable joints, which are explained below: Regarding the adjustable vertical joint 70: As in Fig. 6, the swivel arm 50 can use the horizontal support axis 71 as a pivot point and perform vertical swivel movements for angle adjustment, wherein the vertical angle is locked via the vertical angle locking element 73; Regarding the adjustable horizontal joint 80: As shown in Fig. 7, the swivel arm 50 can use the vertical support axis 81 as a pivot point and perform horizontal swivel movements for angle adjustment, with the horizontal angle being locked via the horizontal angle locking element 83; Regarding the rotatable end bracket 60: As shown in Fig. 8, the rotatable end bracket 60 can use the rotation axis 61 as a pivot point and perform pivoting movements, since the rotatable end bracket 60 is rotatably mounted on the extension end 52 of the pivot arm 50 via the rotation axis 61 (see Fig. 2). This allows the handle section 21 provided at the end of the training rope 20 to also perform pivoting movements (as indicated by the arrow L1 in Fig. 8). Therefore, the present invention allows the user to smoothly perform pulling movements at various angles while operating the cable, so that cable training can be performed fully and without restrictions.

[0017] The present invention thus provides an adjustable arm device for cable training, comprising: a mounting seat portion surrounding a vertical frame; a locking assembly for locking the mounting seat portion; a pivot arm, the combination end of which is provided with a pulley with a rotating and guiding function, on which a training rope slidably rests; a rotatable end bracket rotatably arranged at the extension end of the pivot arm; an adjustable vertical joint arranged at the combination end of the pivot arm and comprising a horizontal support axis, a vertical positioning seat, and a vertical angle locking element, wherein the pivot arm performs vertical pivoting movements;An adjustable horizontal joint disposed on the mounting seat portion and located below the adjustable vertical joint, comprising a vertical support axis, a horizontal positioning seat, and a horizontal angle locking element, wherein the pivot arm performs horizontal pivoting movements; a cable passage channel formed between the combination end of the pivot arm and the rotatable end bracket, allowing the passage of a training rope;

Claims

[1] Adjustable arm device for cable training, wherein the adjustable arm device for cable training (100) is mountable on an existing vertical frame (10) and serves to guide, support and limit a training rope (20), wherein the end of the training rope (20) is provided with a handle portion (21), wherein the adjustable arm device for cable training (100) comprises the following: a mounting seat section (30) surrounding a vertical frame (10) and adjustable in height; a locking assembly (40) arranged on the mounting seat portion (30) and serving to lock the height position of the mounting seat portion (30); a pivot arm (50) having a combination end (51) and an extension end (52), wherein the combination end (51) is combined with the mounting seat section (30), a deflection pulley with a rotating and guiding function (53) is rotatably arranged on the combination end (51), and the training rope (20) rests against it and can slide along it; a rotatable end bracket (60) which is rotatably arranged on the extension end (52) of the pivot arm (50) by means of a rotation axis (61) and comprises a cable outlet (62) and an end pulley (63), wherein the end pulley (63) is rotatably arranged at a position adjacent to the cable outlet (62) and the end of the training rope (20) initially rests slidably on the end pulley (63) and is then led out via the cable outlet (62); an adjustable vertical joint (70) arranged at the combination end (51) of the pivot arm (50) and comprising a horizontal support axis (71), a vertical positioning seat (72) and a vertical angle locking element (73), wherein the pivot arm (50) uses the horizontal support axis (71) as a pivot point and performs vertical pivoting movements for angle adjustment, the vertical positioning seat (72) is provided with a plurality of vertical positioning sections (74), and the vertical angle locking element (73) is selectively aligned with one of the vertical positioning sections (74) for locking to determine the state of the adjustable vertical joint (70); an adjustable horizontal joint (80) arranged on the mounting seat section (30) and located below the adjustable vertical joint (70) and comprising a vertical support axis (81), a horizontal positioning seat (82), and a horizontal angle locking element (83), wherein the pivot arm (50) uses the vertical support axis (81) as a pivot point and performs horizontal pivoting movements for angle adjustment, the horizontal positioning seat (82) is provided with a plurality of horizontal positioning sections (84), and the horizontal angle locking element (83) is selectively aligned with one of the horizontal positioning sections (84) for locking to determine the state of the adjustable horizontal joint (80); and a cable passage channel (54) formed between the combination end (51) of the pivot arm (50) and the rotatable end bracket (60) of the extension end (52), wherein the training rope (20) is provided with a deflection / passage segment (22) passing through the cable passage channel (54). [2] The adjustable arm device for cable training according to claim 1, further comprising a handle (90) disposed on one side of the mounting seat portion (30). [3] The adjustable arm assembly for cable training according to claim 1, wherein the deflection / pass-through segment (22) of the training cable (20) is angled and extended upwardly where it passes the pulley with turning and guiding function (53) of the combination end (51), whereby the deflection / pass-through segment is in a spaced relationship with the horizontal positioning seat (82) of the adjustable horizontal joint (80). [4] Adjustable arm device for cable training according to claim 1, wherein the vertical frame (10) is provided with a plurality of spaced-apart positioning holes (11), wherein the locking assembly (40) arranged on the mounting seat portion (30) is designed as a spring pull pin and comprises a pull button (41), a return spring (42) and a locking end (43), wherein the locking end (43) is selectively engageable with one of the positioning holes (11). [5] Adjustable arm device for cable training according to claim 1, wherein the end of the training rope (20) is inserted into a backstop ball block (23), the outer diameter of the backstop ball block (23) being larger than the cable outlet (62) and thus being blocked outside the cable outlet (62) to prevent the end of the training rope (20) from being retracted in the opposite direction. [6] Adjustable arm device for cable training according to claim 1, wherein the combination end (51) of the pivot arm (50) comprises two spaced-apart side plates (55) between which the vertical positioning seat (72) of the adjustable vertical joint (70) is arranged, wherein the vertical positioning sections (74) of the vertical positioning seat (72) are designed as holes, wherein the vertical angle locking element (73) is arranged on one of the side plates (55) and is designed as a spring tension pin and comprises a pull control section (731), a spring (732) and an insertion end (733), wherein the insertion end (733) is selectively engageable with one of the vertical positioning sections (74). [7] Adjustable arm device for cable training according to claim 5, wherein a reinforcing rod (56) is further arranged between the two side plates (55), wherein correspondingly the vertical positioning seat (72) is provided with an arcuate escape opening (725) through which the reinforcing rod (56) is passed.

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