Wall bars for performing athletic exercises

Abstract

Wall bars (1), in particular for attachment to a wall (15), comprising at least two vertically arranged side parts (2), and a plurality of rungs (3) that can be arranged transversely between the side parts (2), wherein each side part (2) comprises a first section (4a) and a second section (4b), wherein the first section (4a) and the second section (4b) can be connected to each other by means of a positive-locking plug connection (5), wherein the wall bars have a fastening means (5') which can be passed through the first section (4a) and through the second section (4b) at the positive-locking plug connection (5) and with which the wall bars can be fixed to a wall (15).

Description

[0001] The present invention relates generally to the field of sports and training equipment, in particular to techniques for modular, wall-mounted climbing walls with detachably attachable extension elements for performing sporting exercises.

[0002] Wall bars are a well-known and versatile piece of sports and training equipment, used in both private and professional settings for a wide variety of exercises. They typically consist of two vertically arranged side panels with several horizontal rungs between them. The wall bars are usually mounted to a wall and serve as a basic piece of equipment for bodyweight exercises, stretching exercises, and strength training.

[0003] Further extension elements are known from the prior art that can be attached to a wall bar to increase its functionality, for example for pull-ups, support or dip exercises. Such extension elements are often hooked into the rungs or permanently attached to them.

[0004] However, conventional wall bars and extension elements have several disadvantages. Wall bars are often made in one piece or require complex assembly processes, which complicates transport, storage, and installation. With extension elements, there can also be an unfavorable load distribution to the rungs, especially if they only bear weight at specific points or along a line. This can lead to increased wear or damage to the rungs, which can also compromise stability and safety during use.

[0005] Based on this, the object of the present invention is to provide a wall bar and an extension that can be used with it, which enables easy assembly, safe and stable use during sporting exercises and improved load-bearing capacity.

[0006] This task is solved by the subject matter of the independent claims. Further details are found in the dependent claims.

[0007] One aspect of the present invention relates to a wall bar. A wall bar can be understood as a sports and training device used for performing physical exercises and is usually attached to a wall. Such a wall bar has at least two vertically arranged side sections, wherein side sections are understood to be elongated, load-bearing components that extend substantially vertically when assembled. A plurality of rungs can be arranged between these side sections, wherein rungs are understood to be transverse bars designed for support or for gripping by a user.

[0008] The rungs are designed primarily as cylindrical round rungs, which are understood to be rungs with an essentially circular cross-section. Cylindrical round rungs allow for the even placement of extension elements or the hands of a user across the entire circumference of the rung. This results in a uniform distribution of force. One advantage is that local stress peaks are reduced, which increases the durability of the rungs. Another advantage is that the round shape of the rungs allows for versatile use in various exercises and promotes safe handling.

[0009] According to the invention, each side panel comprises a first section and a second section. A section is understood to be, in particular, a portion of the respective side panel that forms part of the side panel's total length. This results in the side panel being divided into several components, allowing for a more compact design of individual parts. One advantage is that the wall bars are easier to transport and store, as the sections are shorter than a single-piece side panel. Another advantage is that assembly of the wall bars is simplified, since the sections can be handled separately and only joined together at the installation site.

[0010] According to the invention, the first and second sections can be connected to each other by means of a positive-locking plug connection. A positive-locking plug connection can be understood as a connection in which two components interlock due to their geometric design and are thereby positioned and held relative to each other. This design achieves a defined alignment of the sections relative to each other. One advantage is that the positive-locking plug connection enables a stable connection between the first and second sections, since forces are transmitted via the interlocking shapes. This ensures safe load bearing during use of the wall bars. A further advantage is that the plug connection provides a reproducible assembly position, which reduces assembly errors.

[0011] Furthermore, according to the invention, the wall bars have a fastening element that can be passed through the first section and through the second section at the positive-locking plug connection and with which the wall bars can be fixed to a wall. A fastening element can be understood as an elongated connecting element designed to fix components to one another. By passing the fastening element through the positive-locking plug connection, additional securing of the plug connection is achieved. One advantage is that the positive-locking connection is supplemented by a force-locking fixation, thereby achieving increased stability of the connection between the sections. A further advantage is that relative movement between the first section and the second section under load is reduced.Furthermore, the wall bars are designed to be fixed to a wall using the same fastener. Fixing to a wall means that the wall bars are permanently or temporarily attached to a load-bearing wall. This ensures a secure anchoring of the wall bars once installed. One advantage is that forces generated during exercise can be safely transferred into the wall. Another advantage is that using the same fastener for both connecting the sections and fixing the wall reduces the number of components required.

[0012] It is therefore a key aspect of the invention that the wall bars with side panels are formed from a first section and a second section, which can be connected to each other by means of a positive-locking plug connection and can be fixed to a wall by means of the same fastening means, and together enable a stable support of transversely arranged rungs.

[0013] According to a further development of the invention, the first section has a fork-like receptacle, and the second section has a pointed and / or wedge-shaped plug-in element, wherein the pointed and / or wedge-shaped plug-in element can be inserted into the fork-like receptacle in a form-fitting manner. A fork-like receptacle can be understood as a geometric shape that forms two opposing ribs between which another component is received. A pointed and / or wedge-shaped plug-in element can be understood as a tapered section designed for insertion into a complementary receptacle. The form-fitting interaction of the fork-like receptacle with the pointed and / or wedge-shaped plug-in element achieves a defined relative position of the two sections. An advantage is that the wedge-shaped geometry results in automatic alignment of the sections during assembly.Another advantage is that forces acting along the side panels are transferred via the positive locking connection, resulting in a stable overall structure of the wall bars.

[0014] According to a further embodiment of the invention, the fastening element can be passed through the fork-like receptacle and through the pointed and / or wedge-shaped plug-in element. Passing the fastening element through the fork-like receptacle and the pointed and / or wedge-shaped plug-in element provides additional security for the plug connection.

[0015] The invention further relates to an extension element for a wall bar. An extension element can be understood as a component designed to be attached to a wall bar in order to expand its possible uses. As described above, the wall bar has at least two vertically arranged side panels and a plurality of rungs that can be arranged transversely between the side panels, wherein the side panels can be understood as substantially vertically extending support elements and the rungs as transversely extending bars for load bearing by a user.

[0016] The extension element is designed to have at least two side panels and at least one cross-connection that can be arranged between them. The side panels are defined as elongated components that, when assembled, extend essentially vertically and form the structural basis of the extension element. The cross-connection is a component that joins the side panels together. This creates a defined spatial arrangement of the side panels. An advantage of this cross-connection is that it forms a stable unit that distributes forces between the side panels, thus ensuring the safe operation of the extension element.

[0017] According to the invention, each extension element side part has at least one receiving area that can be hooked into a first rung. A receiving area can be understood as a geometrically shaped section of the extension element side part that is designed to at least partially receive a rung and position the extension element relative to the wall bars. Hooking it into the first rung creates a positive connection between the extension element and the wall bars. An advantage is that the extension element can be positioned on the wall bars without separate fasteners, thus enabling easy assembly and disassembly.

[0018] Each extension element side section is designed to have at least one bearing surface that, when attached, rests on a second rung and is shaped to distribute any force applied to the extension element evenly across the second rung. A bearing surface is defined as a section of the extension element side section designed to lie flat against the second rung without being attached. This provides support for the extension element against the second rung. An advantage of this is that forces occurring during use of the extension element are distributed evenly across the bearing surface into the second rung. This results in a more uniform load distribution between the first and second rungs, increasing the stability of the extension element and facilitating the safe execution of athletic exercises.

[0019] It is therefore a key aspect of the invention that the receiving area for hooking into the first rung, in combination with the support surface resting on a second rung, provides a defined support for the extension element on two spaced-apart rungs, thereby enabling stable load bearing and uniform force transmission from the extension element to the rungs without permanently connecting the extension element to the rung wall.

[0020] According to a further development of the invention, the contact surface is designed as a semicircle with a diameter adapted to the rung. A semicircular contact surface can be understood as a concave surface whose curvature corresponds to a partial circle. By adapting the diameter to the rung, a flat contact surface against the rung is achieved. One advantage is that the forces occurring during operation are transferred to the rung over a larger contact area. A further advantage is that point loads on the rung are reduced, which improves the rung's durability.

[0021] According to a further embodiment of the invention, the extension element comprises a cylindrical rod that can be inserted into an opening of the extension element. A cylindrical rod can be understood as an elongated component with a circular cross-section, which can be designed, in particular, as a pull-up bar. Inserting the cylindrical rod into the opening adds another possible use to the extension element. One advantage is that the combination of the extension element and the cylindrical rod allows for various athletic exercises. Another advantage is that the cylindrical rod can be detachably connected to the extension element, thus enabling flexible adaptation to different training requirements.

[0022] In a further development of the invention, it is intended that the cylindrical rod has at least one flattened section in its cross-section, and that the opening is designed to be complementary to this at least one flattened section in such a way as to prevent the cylindrical rod from twisting. A flattened section can be understood as a region of the cylindrical rod where the circular cross-section is partially flattened. The complementary design of the opening achieves a positive-locking interaction between the cylindrical rod and the opening. One advantage is that a defined orientation of the cylindrical rod relative to the extension element is ensured. A further advantage is that unwanted twisting of the cylindrical rod under load is prevented, which increases stability and safety during use.

[0023] The invention further relates to a sports system, in particular for carrying out sporting exercises, comprising a wall bar described above and an extension element described above.

[0024] It is therefore a key aspect of the invention that the combination of a lighter and faster assembled wall bar and the easy handling of the extension element, which enables an even distribution of the load, can provide an overall sports system that is easy to handle and less prone to damage and / or wear.

[0025] A preferred embodiment of the invention provides that, in an operational state, the side panels are fastened to each other and to a wall by means of the fastening means, the extension element is hooked into one of the rungs, and the cylindrical rod is inserted into the opening of the extension element. An operational state can be understood as a state in which all components required for use are assembled and functionally arranged. This arrangement provides a cohesive sports system. One advantage is that the forces from the use of the cylindrical rod are transferred via the extension element, the rungs, and the side panels to the wall. Another advantage is that, in the operational state, the individual components form a stable and secure overall unit that enables a variety of athletic exercises.

[0026] The invention will now be explained in more detail with reference to the drawings and a preferred embodiment.

[0027] The drawings show Fig. 1 a sports system with wall bars and extension element according to a preferred embodiment of the invention in a schematic view, Fig. 2 a side part of the wall bars according to a preferred embodiment of the invention in a side view, Fig. 3 an extension element side part according to a preferred embodiment of the invention in a side view.

[0028] In Fig. Figure 1 schematically shows a sports system 14 with a wall bar 1 and an extension element 6 according to a preferred embodiment of the invention. The wall bar 1 comprises two vertical side panels 2 with several horizontally arranged rungs 3 between them. The rungs 3 are suitable for performing various exercises or for attaching additional equipment. The wall bar 1 can, for example, have a height of approximately 220 cm and a width of approximately 75 cm. The rungs 3 have a diameter of, for example, approximately 30 mm and are spaced approximately 22 cm apart. Spacers ensure a distance of, for example, approximately 12 cm between the wall bar 1 and a wall 15, thus enabling easy gripping of the rungs 3.

[0029] An extension element 6 is suspended in the wall bars 1. The extension element 6 comprises two extension element side parts 7, between which at least one cross connection 8 is arranged. Each extension element side part 7 has a receiving area 9 that can be suspended onto a rung 3. The receiving area 9 is, in particular, C-shaped, so that, when suspended, the receiving area 9 at least partially encloses the rung 3. In addition to the receiving area 9, each extension element side part 7 has a bearing surface 10. The bearing surface 10 is located at the point where the extension element side part 7 rests on a lower rung 3 when suspended.

[0030] The extension element 6 further comprises a horizontally projecting portion from the wall bars 1, suitable for performing exercises such as triceps dips. For this purpose, the extension element 6 has a depth of, for example, approximately 60 cm. The projecting portion is shaped and / or tapered to allow for easy gripping. The projecting portion has an opening 13 through which a cylindrical rod 11 can be inserted. The cylindrical rod 11 has a flattened section 12, and the opening 13 has a complementary portion, such that the interaction of the flattened section 12 and the opening 13 creates a positive fit, preventing the cylindrical rod 11 from rotating axially. In this way, the extension element 6 can be extended to include another bar, in particular a pull-up bar.

[0031] Fig. Figure 2 shows a side panel 2 of the climbing wall 1, which is attached to a wall 15. The side panel 2 comprises two sections: a first section 4a and a second section 4b. The first section 4a, here the lower section, has a fork-like recess into which a pointed plug-in element of the second section 4b, here the upper section, is inserted. The fork-like recess and the pointed plug-in element are designed to be complementary to each other, so that a positive-locking connection 5 is formed. By means of a fastener 5', for example a screw, both the first section 4a and the second section 4b, as well as both sections 4a and 4b, can be connected to the wall 15.

[0032] Fig.Figure 3 shows a side view of an extension element side panel 7. The extension element side panel 7 is L-shaped, with the L rotated by 180°. The protruding part, when the extension element is in place, has an opening 13 through which the cylindrical rod 11 can be passed. The receiving area 9 ensures that the extension element is hooked into or onto one of the rungs 3. When in place, the bearing surfaces 10 rest on the lower rungs 3. The bearing surfaces 10 are semicircular in shape, with their diameter adapted to the diameter of the rungs 3, so that each bearing surface 10 rests flat on the rung 3 and the force is distributed evenly. Reference symbol list 1 wall bars 2 side panel 3 rungs 4a first section 4b second section 5 connectors 5' Fasteners 6 Extension element 7 Extension element side panel 8 Cross connection 9 Recording area 10 contact surface 11 cylindrical rods 12 flattened section 13 Opening 14 sports system 15 Wall

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