Fitness device

Abstract

The invention relates to a fitness device for improving physical fitness and building and maintaining muscle mass, said fitness device first consisting of a base (1) which can be fixed to a wall, the floor, or the ceiling. Furthermore, at least one first deflecting roller (2a) which can be pivoted about at least one axis and at least one additional fixing or deflecting element are provided, said first pivotal deflecting roller (2a) and additional fixing or deflecting element being connected to the base (1). The pivotal deflecting roller (2) is additionally designed to be rotatable. Furthermore, at least one first cable (7a) which is guided about the first pivotal deflecting roller (2a) and at least one second cable (7b) which is in contact with the additional fixing or deflecting element are provided. One end of the first cable (7a) is designed such that an external force can be transmitted to the first cable (7a), and one end of the second cable (7b) is designed such that an external force can be transmitted to the second cable (7b) or the second cable (7b) is spatially fixed. The other end of the first cable (7a) is connected to at least one first connection element (5a), and the other end of the second cable (7b) is connected to at least one second connection element (5b). The at least one first connection element (5a) is connected to the at least one second connection element (5b) via at least one elastically extensible resistance element (4).

Description

[0001] fitness equipment

[0002] The present invention relates to a fitness device for improving physical fitness and for building and maintaining muscle mass.

[0003] There are a variety of different training devices designed for physical exercise and muscle building, helping to prevent chronic fatigue caused by lack of exercise. For a long time, conventional fitness equipment was developed and produced only for use in sports centers or gyms.

[0004] Over the past few years, however, it has become apparent that more and more people prefer home training to conventional gym workouts, as it can be integrated into their daily routines. However, the exercise equipment used in gyms is both expensive to purchase and bulky, requiring a considerable amount of space. Furthermore, compact storage is virtually impossible with this type of fitness equipment, making the private purchase and use of such equipment unfeasible for many.

[0005] Therefore, in recent years, a range of space-saving exercise equipment has been developed for home use to increase the range and quality of exercise that can be performed at home. In addition to reducing the size, the goal was also to significantly reduce the weight of the exercise equipment while still maintaining functionality. Furthermore, it is of great importance to design the exercise equipment in such a way that a variety of different exercises can be performed with one piece of equipment, taking into account the limited space available.

[0006] DE 20 2014 101 069 U1 discloses a fitness device with a cable pull that is designed to combine different types of training. The desired training weight is set using a resistance element. This design allows a number of different fitness exercises to be performed. A disadvantage, however, is that the design according to the invention still requires a considerable amount of space, making the use and storage of such a device difficult, for example, in smaller apartments. Furthermore, a change in training resistance can only be achieved by replacing the permanently installed resistance element. This limits the flexible adjustment of the training resistance. Furthermore, a functional combination with other fitness devices to expand the range of fitness exercises that can be performed is not provided for.

[0007] Another option is described in DE 10 2014 012 263 A1. Here, too, the training weight is adjusted using elastic resistance elements. These are attached to a wall mount. The idea is that force is transferred to the elastic resistance element directly via handles attached to the resistance element. Here, too, the training resistance can only be changed by changing the resistance element. Due to the considerable size of the frame, installation requires considerable effort during assembly and disassembly, making quick, flexible installation difficult.

[0008] The present invention is therefore based on the object of providing a fitness device that avoids the aforementioned disadvantages. The fitness device should contribute to improving physical fitness and building or maintaining muscle mass for all experience levels, while simultaneously being designed to be space-saving and lightweight.

[0009] This object is achieved according to the invention by a fitness device according to claim 1. Advantageous embodiments and further developments are described in the dependent claims.

[0010] A fitness device for improving physical fitness and for building and maintaining muscle mass has a base plate which is or can be fixed to a wall, the floor, or the ceiling. In addition, at least one first deflection pulley which can pivot about at least one axis and at least one further fixing or deflection element are provided. The first pivoting deflection pulley and the further fixing or deflection element are connected to the base plate. The pivoting deflection pulley is rotatably mounted. In addition, at least one return brake is connected to the base plate, i.e. fastened to the base plate. Furthermore, at least one first cable which is guided around the first pivoting deflection pulley and at least one second cable which is in contact with the further fixing or deflection element are provided.Here, one end of the first cable is configured such that an external force can be transmitted to the first cable, and one end of the second cable is configured such that an external force can be transmitted to the second cable, or such that the second cable is spatially fixed, and the other end of the first cable is connected to at least one first connecting element, and the other end of the second cable is connected to at least one second connecting element. Furthermore, the at least one first connecting element is connected to the at least one second connecting element via at least one elastically extensible resistance element.

[0011] Due to the direct or indirect contact of all components with the planar base plate, the fitness equipment can be easily fixed horizontally or vertically to the wall, floor, or ceiling. This significantly reduces the assembly and disassembly effort and enables compact, space-saving storage of the fitness equipment. Thanks to the at least one pivoting pulley, which is mounted both axially and radially, the guide direction of the at least one pivoting pulley can be adapted to the exercise being performed. Pivoting means that the pulley is designed to be rotatable around the longitudinal axis of the base plate and thus the direction of rotation is aligned around the longitudinal axis of the base plate. Furthermore, this axis is designed perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the base plate. The fitness equipment also produces hardly any vibrations during training, allowing training to be carried out almost silently.

[0012] In the context of this application, a rope is understood to mean any flexible element. Furthermore, the first rope can be understood as a traction rope, whereas the second rope can be understood as a fixing / holding / anchor rope or traction rope. A fixing / holding / anchor rope is used when the further element is designed as a fixing element. The further fixing element is understood in particular to be any mechanical device that is able to spatially fix one end of the second rope. This means that one end of the second rope does not move while the fitness equipment is in use. Clamps, pins or pulleys are preferred. The second rope is understood in particular as a traction rope when it is designed in conjunction with a further deflection element.A further deflection element is understood to mean, in particular, a pivoting deflection pulley, as described above as the first pivoting deflection pulley. The contact of the second cable with the further fixing element can be understood to mean fixing mechanisms such as clamping, plugging, locking, wrapping, or similar mechanisms that enable the spatial fixing of one end of the second cable. In contrast, the contact of the second cable with a further deflection element is typically understood to mean guiding it around the deflection element, whereby the spatial position of one end of the second cable is variable.

[0013] The guidance direction refers to the direction in which the rope is guided when an external force is applied. The external force is defined as the force that can be transferred from the user to the rope. Changing the guidance direction of the at least one pivoting pulley does not require any active adjustment by the user; rather, it is automatically adjusted by the intended guidance of the rope for the selected fitness exercise. This means that the user does not need to correctly adjust the at least one pivoting pulley for the exercise. This, in turn, prevents incorrect execution of the exercise, thereby reducing the risk of injury to the user.

[0014] Furthermore, the training resistance can be easily adjusted by simply hooking or unhooking at least one resistance element via the connecting elements to the ropes. This flexible change of at least one resistance element guarantees that the training resistance can be quickly and easily adapted to every experience and training level. Changing the resistance element includes both hooking or unhooking as well as completely replacing at least one resistance element. This means that at least one resistance element can be flexibly hooked or unhooked and is also designed to be replaceable. The use of a resistance element also eliminates the problem of the inertia of the weights, which occurs with conventional strength training equipment. In addition, there is no risk of shock from falling weights if the rope orof the ropes, provided that at least one resistance element is in a stretched state. The at least one resistance element is in a stretched state when it exerts a restoring force counter to the force acting on the rope. This also has the advantage of reducing the noise level during training, which is a crucial advantage, especially in buildings with multiple residential units. In addition, the use of a resistance element instead of weights reduces the risk of damage to the fitness equipment from falling weights. The risk of injury is also significantly reduced when using resistance elements, as a continuous increase in training resistance is possible. Furthermore, the achieved training effect is also improved compared to conventional fitness equipment, as a progressive resistance progression can be implemented.This allows for virtually continuous adjustment of the training resistance. The resistance element is typically band-shaped or tubular. Rubber bands or latex tubes are particularly preferred.

[0015] The return brake prevents the cables from being accelerated uncontrollably back to a starting position due to the acting restoring forces, which could potentially injure or damage the user and / or the fitness equipment. The return brake is therefore also understood to be a speed-dependent backstop. The starting position is understood to be the position in which the at least one stretchable resistance element exerts no restoring force on the cables, i.e. is in a relaxed state. This function of the described backstop can be understood to be analogous to the functioning of a seat belt tensioner in a car. In addition to the function of blocking the cable if it accidentally springs back, the return brake also enables the cable to be deliberately and manually blocked from running back. This makes it possible to pre-tension the at least one resistance element and to prevent interruptions orTaking breaks during training. The pre-tensioning option allows for one-sided use when the second rope is designed as a pull rope in combination with another deflection element, i.e., a two-sided design of the fitness equipment.

[0016] In addition, the deflection element can be designed as a second deflection pulley, typically analogous to the first deflection pulley. "Analogous" means that the two deflection pulleys perform the same function, namely deflecting the respective rope. This means that the second deflection element is designed as a second deflection pulley that can pivot about at least one additional axis. The at least one axis about which the first pivoting deflection pulley can pivot and the at least one second axis about which the second pivoting deflection pulley can pivot are aligned parallel to one another. The design with at least two pivoting deflection pulleys expands the scope of fitness exercises that can be performed, enabling more flexible training.

[0017] In addition, the base plate can be designed so that it can be folded into one or more sections. This has the advantage of allowing for even more compact storage.

[0018] Furthermore, the fitness device can be designed such that the at least one stretchable resistance element is guided around at least one resistance pulley. Furthermore, each of the at least one resistance pulley can have a guide groove for a stretchable resistance element.

[0019] By using at least one resistance pulley for at least one resistance element, the training resistance can be adjusted even more precisely. Furthermore, the twist of the resistance element can be reduced by using exactly one guide groove for exactly one stretchable resistance element. This precise guidance can increase the training effect and reduce the risk of injury from incorrect use. By attaching at least one resistance pulley to the base plate, the compactness and flexible assembly and disassembly of the fitness equipment can be maintained.

[0020] Furthermore, the number of pivoting pulleys can match the number of return brakes.

[0021] By matching the number of reversing brakes to the number of pivoting pulleys, it is ensured that every rope used, which is guided around the pivoting pulleys, is protected by a reversing brake against uncontrolled recoil. This further increases safety and application flexibility.

[0022] In addition, at least one preload bracket can be attached to the base plate.

[0023] A pre-tensioning device on the base plate makes it possible to perform one-sided training exercises as an alternative to or in support of the pre-tensioning provided by the recoil brake. This further increases the safety of pre-tensioning and the range of possible training exercises, thus expanding the user's training options.

[0024] In addition, a flexible element can directly connect the first rope and the second rope.

[0025] A direct connection between the two ropes can provide the option of adjusting different pulling angles. This further increases the range of possible exercises and covers a very broad spectrum of fitness exercises.

[0026] In addition, the base plate can be fixed to the wall, floor or ceiling by means of a single or multi-part fastening by directly screwing or hanging it.

[0027] A dedicated mounting device for securing the fitness equipment to the wall, floor, or ceiling can significantly reduce installation time and thus increase flexibility during setup and dismantling. The use of a mounting device also ensures secure attachment, increasing user safety during training.

[0028] Furthermore, the first pivoting pulley can be connected to the base plate via a first bracket, and the further fixing or deflection element can be connected to the base plate via a second bracket. Connecting the pivoting pulleys via a dedicated bracket can shorten the initial assembly time. Even if the device needs to be stowed away for transport, the pivoting pulleys can be easily removed from the base plate and just as easily reinstalled for reassembly. Furthermore, by using a bracket for the pivoting pulley, it can be made height-adjustable. In this sense, height-adjustable means that the pivoting pulley is arranged so that it can move in the direction of the axis that is parallel to the surface of the base plate on which the pivoting pulley is arranged.Because the swiveling pulleys are height-adjustable, the user can choose the direction of the ropes almost freely.

[0029] Embodiments of the fitness device are illustrated in the drawings and are described below with reference to Figures 1 to 17. Recurring features are provided with identical reference numerals.

[0030] They show:

[0031] Fig. 1 a fitness device in a perspective view from above in a two-sided design;

[0032] Fig. 2 a base plate in plan view;

[0033] Fig. 3 a pivoting pulley with bracket in a perspective view;

[0034] Fig. 4 a resistance pulley with guide groove in a perspective view;

[0035] Fig. 5 a fitness device in a perspective view obliquely from above in a one-sided design;

[0036] Fig. 6 shows a perspective view of a fitness device in a two-sided design with pre-tensioning devices; Fig. 7 shows a fitness device with a direct connection between the two ropes;

[0037] Fig. 8 a fitness device with several pull handles;

[0038] Fig. 9 a fitness device with a connection between the two ropes via a sliding element;

[0039] Fig. 10 a fitness device in rear view with parts of the fastening device;

[0040] Fig. 11 is a cross-section of a fitness device from Fig. 10 along an axis A;

[0041] Fig. 12 a section B of the cross section A of Fig. 11 with a further part of the fastening device;

[0042] Fig. 13 a fastening device in a perspective view;

[0043] Fig. 14 shows a side view of a fitness device attached to a wall using an alternative fastening device;

[0044] Fig. 15 is a section of Fig. 14 with an alternative fastening device;

[0045] Fig. 16 a handle in bottom view; and

[0046] Fig. 17 shows a wall-mounted fitness device with a handle from Fig. 16 in plan view and in side view.

[0047] Fig. 1 shows a fitness device in a perspective view obliquely from above. In this embodiment, the fitness device is formed by a base plate 1, to which two pivoting pulleys 2a, 2b are attached at opposite ends of the base plate 1 via two fastening devices 11a, 11b.

[0048] The base plate 1 has a longitudinal axis 18, along which the longitudinal extent of the base plate 1 is determined. In addition, the thickness of the base plate 1 is formed along a first transverse axis and the height of the base plate 1 is formed along a second transverse axis 17. The mounting surface of the base plate 1, on which the other components of the training device are attached, is defined by the longitudinal axis 18 and the second transverse axis 17. The extent of the base plate 1 in the longitudinal direction is three to ten times greater than the extent along the second transverse axis 17. This means that the base plate 1 is designed such that the length of the base plate 1 is three to ten times greater than the height of the base plate 1. The length of the base plate is in a range of 1000 to 3000 mm, preferably in a range of 2000 to 2500 mm.

[0049] Furthermore, the extension of the base plate 1 in the direction of the first transverse axis is five to eight times smaller than the extension in the direction of the second transverse axis 17 and thus eight to eighteen times smaller than the extension in the direction of the longitudinal axis 18. This means that the strength or thickness of the base plate 1 is five to eight times smaller than the height and thus 35 to 115 times smaller than the length of the base plate 1.

[0050] The pivoting deflection pulleys 2 are arranged symmetrically to the second transverse axis 17, which runs exactly halfway along the longitudinal axis of the base plate 1, on the mounting surface of the base plate 1. Furthermore, two resistance deflection pulleys 3 are mounted on the base plate 1 between the two pivoting deflection pulleys 2a, 2b, offset in height. Furthermore, the resistance deflection pulleys 3 are arranged symmetrically to the center of the mounting surface on the base plate 1. This means that the axis of symmetry of the elastically expandable resistance element 4 coincides with the second transverse axis 17 of the base plate 1. Furthermore, this means that both resistance deflection pulleys 3 are at the same distance from the center of the mounting surface of the base plate 1 in the illustrated embodiment.By changing the direction of the resistance element 4 twice, higher resistance forces can be precisely adjusted and the resistance value can thus be adapted to the user and exercise.

[0051] In the embodiment shown in Figure 1, four stretchable resistance elements 4 are guided around the resistance deflection pulleys 3, with each stretchable resistance element 4 having a connecting element 5a or 5b at its respective ends. The connecting elements 5a, 5b each have vortices to prevent twisting. Furthermore, more or fewer than four resistance elements 4 can be arranged. Each resistance element 4 can have different moduli of elasticity. All resistance elements 4 can also have the same moduli of elasticity or any other conceivable combination.

[0052] The resistance element 4 can be made of any elastically stretchable material, such as (natural) latex or (natural) rubber. The resistance of the resistance elements 4 can vary due to different thicknesses and chemical compositions of the resistance elements 4. Natural latex is particularly preferred as the resistance element 4.

[0053] This flexible selection of resistance elements 4 allows for flexible adjustment of the training resistance and thus the intensity of the workout. This advantage is further enhanced by the fact that each resistance element 4 can be attached or removed as desired via the connecting elements 5a, 5b. This provides maximum freedom for the user in individually adjusting the training intensity.

[0054] In addition, the cable 7a or 7b each has a stop damper 15 and a handle 6a or 6b. The handles 6a and 6b are also connected via another element. This element can be either flexible or rigid. The handles 6a and 6b allow the user to easily exert any tensile forces on the two cables 7a, 7b. The handles 6a and 6b are designed to be interchangeable, allowing a variety of different handles to be used. In addition to the classic pull handles shown in Fig. 1, bars, knobs, or any other type of handle can also be used. The stop dampers 15 are mounted between the handles 6a, 6b and the ropes 7a, 7b in order to prevent the ropes 7a, 7b from passing completely through the pivoting pulleys 2a, 2b and to prevent the handles 6a, 6b from colliding with the pivoting pulleys 2a, 2b in the event of a sudden release of the ropes 7a, 7b.This serves to maintain the functionality of the pivoting pulleys 2a, 2b and thus ultimately also of the entire fitness equipment.

[0055] The other end of the cable 7a is connected to one or more stretchable resistance elements 4 via one or more connecting elements 5a. The cable 7a is guided over the pivoting pulley 2a. Similar to the cable 7a, the cable 7b is guided and integrated into the fitness equipment. In addition, the base plate 1 has four holes 9 (only three are visible).

[0056] The holes 9 are located at the four corners of the base plate 1 and extend across the entire thickness of the base plate 1. This means that the holes 9 extend completely through the base plate 1. The base plate 1 can be fixed to the wall, floor, or ceiling via the holes 9, either via a fastening device 20 (not shown) or by screwing.

[0057] When performing bilateral pulling exercises, the user exerts force on the cables 7a, 7b via the handles 6a, 6b. A bilateral pulling exercise is characterized in that the resistance elements 4 are stretched both in the direction of the first pivoting pulley 2a and in the direction of the second pivoting pulley 2b when the exercise is performed. This means that the two cables 7a, 7b can also be connected to one another via a handle 6 in such a way that pulling on one of the handles 6 applies a tensile force to both the connecting elements 5a and the connecting elements 5b. The handle 6 can also be designed as a rod that connects the two ends of the cables 7a, 7b to one another, thus ensuring simultaneous, parallel force transmission to both cables 7a, 7b.

[0058] The direction of pull always points away from the base plate 1. This means that the handles 6a, 6b are moved in the direction of the surface normal to the mounting surface of the base plate 1, so that the distance between the base plate 1 and the handles 6a, 6b increases. As a result of this movement, the resistance elements 4 hooked via the connecting elements 5a, 5b are stretched in the direction of the longitudinal axis 18. This means that the user ideally exerts an equal force on both cables 7a, 7b, so that the resistance elements 4 are pulled apart, i.e. stretched, due to the opposite direction of the acting tensile forces. This means that the tensile force acting on the connecting elements 5a stretches the resistance elements 4 in the direction of the first pivoting pulley 2a and the tensile force acting on the connecting elements 5b stretches the resistance elements 4 in the direction of the second pivoting pulley 2b.The effect of the two tensile forces in opposite directions results in the total elongation of the resistance elements 4.

[0059] In addition, two return brakes 8a, 8b are arranged in Fig. 1 such that the cables 7a and 7b can be braked. The use of return brakes pays particular attention to user safety, as they prevent a sudden and unintentional recoil of the cables. This prevents injury to the user as well as damage to the fitness equipment. Furthermore, manual fixing of the cables 7a, 7b is also possible, so that the respective cable 7a, 7b and thus the associated resistance elements 4 can be pre-tensioned. By pre-tensioning on one side, the user is able to perform one-sided exercises despite the two-sided design of the fitness equipment and to take breaks during the exercises if necessary. Therefore, the resistance elements 4 can also be fixed manually in the maximum stretch state.

[0060] Furthermore, a guide system (not shown) for guiding the resistance elements can be formed between the first deflection roller and the at least one first connecting element and between the second deflection roller and the at least one second connecting element.

[0061] The integration of guide systems has the advantage that the insertion and removal of at least one resistance element is replaced by simply repositioning one or more pins. This increases user-friendliness and simultaneously reduces the risk of injury from incorrectly inserted resistance elements. It also allows for faster adjustment of the training resistance. Fig. 2 shows the base plate 1 of the fitness device shown in Fig. 1. Here, the holes 12 indicate the placement of the brackets 11a and 11b for attaching the pivoting pulleys 2a, 2b. The holes 13, on the other hand, indicate the placement of the two resistance pulleys 3 on the base plate 1. In addition, the holes 9 are designed to attach the base plate 1 to the wall or floor.Using the holes 9, the fitness equipment can either be screwed directly into place or hung in combination with a fastening device 20 (not shown). The fastening options are not limited to screw connections, but rather include any detachable or non-detachable mechanical connection suitable for securing the fitness equipment to the wall, floor, or ceiling. The same applies to the mounting holes 12 and 13 for the fastening devices 11a, 11b for the pivoting pulleys 2, 2b and the resistance pulleys 3. Fastening can be achieved using screw connections, plug connections, or any other type of detachable mechanical connection. The return brakes 8a, 8b can also be attached to the base plate 1 in the same way.The detachable connection ensures that the fitness equipment can be easily assembled and disassembled, and disassembling it into its individual components saves additional storage space. Furthermore, it can be seen that holes 13, holes 9, and holes 12 are arranged symmetrically to both the longitudinal axis 18 and the second transverse axis 17.

[0062] Fig. 3 shows, by way of example, a pivoting pulley 2 in the fastening device 11. In this exemplary embodiment, the pivoting pulley 2 can pivot about the longitudinal axis 18 of the base plate 1. However, it can also be provided that the pivoting pulley 2 has a pivot axis that deviates from the longitudinal axis 18 of the base plate 1. Because the pivoting pulley 2 is fastened to the base plate 1 via a fastening device 11, the pivoting pulley 2 can be fixed at different heights in the fastening device 11, and it is thus designed to be height-adjustable. This can be achieved, among other things, via plug-in connections or screw connections between the pivoting pulley 2 and the holder 11. Any other detachable connection can also be considered. In this way, the fitness device can be adapted to the individual needs of the exercise and the user.In this embodiment, the fastening device 11 is connected to the base plate 1 via screws 23 which are guided through the fastening holes 12.

[0063] Furthermore, Fig. 4 shows a resistance deflection pulley 3 which has five guide grooves 16. Alternatively, only at least one guide groove 16 can be formed. In addition, the plug connections used for fastening to the base plate 1 are shown. Each resistance element 4 is guided in a guide groove 16 of the resistance deflection pulley 3. This allows the resistance elements 4 to be used without mutual mechanical influence. A plug connection to the base plate 1 is established via the pins shown, so that the resistance deflection pulleys 3 can be changed or replaced in a simple manner. Alternatively, the pins can also be fastened to the base plate 1 by means of a screw connection.

[0064] Fig. 5 shows, comparable to Fig. 1, a fitness device in a perspective view from above. However, only one access 6 is provided here. This design variant is exemplary for the one-sided design of the fitness device. In this case, the second pivoting deflection pulley 2b does not primarily fulfil the function of deflecting the cable, but in conjunction with the connection damper 15, the function of fixing one end of the second cable 7b. In the one-sided design of the fitness device, the fixing can also be achieved using clamps or pins without any use of deflection pulleys. The use of a return brake 8b is also not mandatory. In the one-sided design, the cable 7b does not fulfil the function of a traction cable, but rather that of an anchor cable, with one end of the cable 7b being spatially fixed. The one-sided design of the fitness device allows, as just described, among other things,the second pivoting deflection pulley 2b and the second return brake 8b can be omitted, thus reducing the cost of the fitness equipment. In addition, the fitness equipment can be designed to be even more compact and space-saving. Fig. 6 shows a variant of the fitness equipment already described in detail in Fig. 1. The focus here is on the three pre-tensioning devices 10. These are arranged one behind the other at the lower end of the base plate 1 along the edge of the base plate 1 in the direction of the longitudinal axis 18 of the base plate 1. The pre-tensioning devices 10 enable the user to perform one-sided training exercises as an alternative to or in support of the pre-tensioning option provided by the return brakes 8a, 8b, by pre-tensioning the resistance elements 4 by attaching the connecting elements 5b to one of the pre-tensioning devices 10.The user can now pull on the cable 7a, thereby applying a tensile force to the end of the resistance elements 4, which are connected to the cable 7a via the connecting elements 5a. The pretensioning devices 10 can also be arranged in such a way that it is possible to achieve pretensioning both by fastening the connecting elements 5b and by fastening the connecting elements 5a. For this purpose, additional pretensioning devices can be provided on the opposite longitudinal edge of the base plate 1, symmetrically to the center of the mounting surface of the base plate 1.

[0065] Examples include exercises that require rotation of the upper body along the longitudinal axis 18 of the body (i.e. in the frontal plane). In the following, pre-tensioning of the resistance elements 4 via the connecting elements 5b is assumed. With pre-tensioning via the connecting elements 5a, the mode of operation remains the same. With pre-tensioned resistance elements 4, they are pre-stretched to a certain extent. When performing unilateral pulling exercises, only a tensile force acts on the connecting elements 5a, which move in the direction of the pivoting pulley 2a due to this tensile force. The resistance elements 4 are therefore additionally stretched. While performing the unilateral pulling exercise, the position of the connecting elements 5b in the hooked pre-tensioning device 10 remains unchanged.

[0066] Fig. 7 shows a further modification of the design variant of the fitness device shown in Figures 1 and 6. In addition to the already known components of the fitness device, an additional connecting cable 14 is integrated between the cables 7a, 7b. The connecting cable 14 can also be any other flexible element. By connecting the two cables 7a, 7b with another flexible element, different pulling angles can be precisely adjusted along the length of the connecting cable 14. Setting the optimal pulling angle depends, among other things, on the respective exercise and the physical condition of the user.

[0067] Fig. 8 shows a further modification of the design variant of the fitness device shown in Figures 1 and 6. Here, two handles 6b are attached to the rope 7b via two additional flexible elements after passing through the stop damper 15. The number of possible handles 6b is not limited to two and can be varied as desired. By using multiple handles 6b, it is possible to further expand the range of possible fitness exercises.

[0068] Fig. 9 shows a modification of the exemplary embodiment from Fig. 7. The two cables 7a, 7b are still connected via the connecting cable 14, wherein the connecting cable 14 additionally has a sliding element 19. In this embodiment, the sliding element 19 is designed as a sliding ring. The handle 6, here designed as a pull handle, is attached to the sliding ring via an additional connecting element. In the vertical orientation, the height is thus almost uniformly and automatically adjusted to the user's training height by the pulley or the sliding ring. The compensable distance corresponds approximately to the distance between the deflection pulleys 2a, 2b. This automatic height adjustment is represented by the two alternative positions of the handle 6.

[0069] Fig. 10 shows, in addition to the known fitness device, parts of a fastening device 20. Here, a first part 21 of the fastening device 20 is mounted on the rear of the fitness device, and a second part 22, which is designed complementary to the first part 21, is mounted on a fastening point. In this embodiment, the first part 21 is designed as a plate-shaped disc. The second part 22 is mounted on the fastening point, such as on a wall. The second part 22 can be designed as a holder with a U-shaped counter-contour, whereby the fitness device can be easily hung up and unhung. The circular plate makes it possible to pivot the fitness device around one of the two fastening points. This makes it easy to hang up and remove again.In addition, the fitness device can be stored, for example, in the folded state at one of the two attachment points, i.e. at one of the second parts 22. When mounted horizontally, the openings in the second parts 22 point upwards. When folded, the device is first inserted into one of the second parts 22 and then swung from above into the other second part 22 and locked at both points. When mounted vertically, the opening in the upper second part 22 points upwards, and that of the lower second part 22 points either to the left or to the right. For example, the fitness device is first attached to the upper second part 22 in the folded state, then unfolded and swung into the lower second part 22 with the opening facing sideways. It is secured by a locking bolt that sits on the base plate 1.When this bolt is actuated, it anchors itself in a hole in the second part 22 mounted on the wall. This locking method is implemented at both anchor points, i.e., both second parts 22. "Up" refers to the orientation toward the sky.

[0070] Furthermore, Fig. 11 shows in sectional view A that the first part 21 can be fastened to the back of the fitness device, for example via a screw connection. In addition, two holes can be seen which extend through the base plate 1. In this exemplary embodiment, these holes correspond to the fastening holes 12. This means that the first part 21 is fastened to the back of the base plate 1 via the screws 23 shown in Fig. 12, which extend through the fastening holes 12. The screws 23 also ensure that the fastening device 11 (see Fig. 3) can be firmly fixed to the front of the base plate 1. Fig. 13 again shows the fastening device 20 separately, whereby only that of the second part 22 is visible. The surface of the back of the second part 22 comes into direct mechanical contact with, for example, the wall or the ceiling.

[0071] As an alternative to the second part 22 shown in Fig. 11 to Fig. 13, an alternative embodiment of the second part 22 is shown in Fig. 14 and Fig. 15. Here, the two second parts 22 are now designed as adjustable fastening arms. In addition, the fastening arms can also be pivotable. Their length can be adjusted in order to be fastened to door frames, beams, walls and other surfaces. The first parts 21, which are each designed to be complementary to the second parts 22, are fastened to the back of the base plate 1 as described in Fig. 11 to Fig. 13, wherein a first part 21 each forms a fastening device 20 with a second part 22. Thus, fastening outdoors, for example to a tree, can also be achieved using the fastening device 20 as a whole.

[0072] Fig. 16 shows a variant of the handle 6, whereby the handle 6 is designed as a rod or handlebar. The handlebar, which can be pivotally attached to the front of the fitness device in various positions (heights), as shown in Fig. 17, allows the training resistance to be changed by shifting the cable connection along the axis of the handlebar. For example, the second cable 7b can be attached to the first point 24 or to the second point 25 or to the third point 26. The further away from the base plate 1 of the fitness device 1, the greater the resistance the user must work against. Attaching it to the different points thus provides another way to individually adjust the training resistance. In addition, the angle of the handlebar can be adjusted and can thus be adapted to the respective type of training.

[0073] The described fitness device can also be used in combination with other equipment. In this case, at least one pulley 7a, 7b from a wall-mounted fitness device can be guided over at least one additional pulley mounted on the floor or ceiling, enabling strength exercises performed in a vertical direction. For example, deadlifts, squats, or shoulder presses can be performed in a variety of ways. Furthermore, it is possible to expand the fitness device with additional equipment such as a rowing machine or a leg extension or leg curl station.

Claims

Patent claims 1. Fitness equipment for improving physical fitness and for building and maintaining muscle mass, comprising: a base plate (1) which can be fixed to a wall or to the floor or to the ceiling, at least one first deflection pulley (2a) pivotable about at least one axis, and at least one further fixing or deflection element, wherein the first pivotable deflection pulley (2a) and the further fixing or deflection element are connected to the base plate (1), wherein the pivotable deflection pulley (2a) is rotatably mounted, and at least one return brake (8a) connected to the base plate (1), and at least one first cable (7a) guided around the first pivotable deflection pulley (2a), and at least one second cable (7b) in contact with the further fixing or deflection element, wherein one end of the first cable (7a) is designed such that an external force can be transmitted to the first cable (7a),and one end of the second cable (7b) is designed such that an external force can be transmitted to the second cable (7b) or, that the second cable (7b) is spatially fixed, and the other end of the first cable (7a) is connected to at least one first connecting element (5a) and the other end of the second cable (7b) is connected to at least one second connecting element (5b), wherein the at least one first connecting element (5a) is connected to the at least one second connecting element (5b) via at least one elastically extensible resistance element (4).

2. Fitness equipment according to claim 1, characterized in that the deflection element is designed as a second deflection roller (2b).

3. Fitness equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base plate (1) is designed to be foldable at least in one piece.

4. Fitness equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the at least one stretchable resistance element (4) is guided around at least one resistance element deflection pulley (3).

5. Fitness device according to claim 4, characterized in that the at least one resistance element deflection roller (3) has a guide groove (15) for exactly one stretchable resistance element (4).

6. Fitness equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the number of pivotable deflection rollers (2) corresponds to the number of return brakes (8).

7. Fitness equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one pre-tensioning bracket (10) is fastened to the base plate (1).

8. Fitness equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a flexible element (14) directly connects the first rope (7a) and the second rope (7b) to one another.

9. Fitness equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the base plate (1) is fixed to the wall or to the floor or to the ceiling by means of a one-part or multi-part fastening by direct screwing or hanging.

10. Fitness equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the first pivotable deflection roller (2a) is connected to the base plate (1) via a first holder (11a) and the further fixing or deflection element is connected to the base plate (1) via a second holder (11b).

11. Fitness equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the return brake (8) is designed such that the resistance element (4) can be pretensioned.

12. Fitness device according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that at least one handle (6), in particular as a pull handle, a rod or a knob, is designed such that tensile forces can be transferred to the first rope (7a) and / or the second rope (7b).

13. Fitness equipment according to claim 12, characterized in that the handle (6) is designed to be interchangeable.

14. Fitness equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a guide system is designed to guide the resistance element (4).

15. Fitness equipment according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that a stop damper (15) is formed on the first cable (7a) and / or the second cable (7b).

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