Systems and methods for electronic equipment

Abstract

An exercise machine comprising: (a) a frame including a vertically wall-mountable beam; (b) one or more brackets for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall; (c) an arm that is rotatable with respect to the vertically wall-mountable beam and selectively positionable along the vertically wall-mountable beam; (d) a cable; (e) a resistance source; and (f) a cable transport unit configured to transport the cable through a cable path formed within the frame.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present disclosure relates to systems, methods, and computer-readable media related to electronic wall-mounted exercise equipment.

Background Art

[0002] Resistance training promotes the building and strengthening of muscle and bone tissue and burns fat. Electronic exercise equipment can facilitate resistance training, but such equipment tends to be large, bulky, and heavy. Wall-mounted exercise equipment may require a large amount of wall space, and the locations where such equipment can be installed are limited from both physical and aesthetic considerations. Furthermore, wall-mounted exercise equipment may have a number of control devices and adjustment mechanisms that can be cumbersome to use. For example, some exercise equipment has mechanical and / or electrical control devices that require adjustment with both hands. Some electronic exercise systems, while providing some convenience, may be programmed with predefined routines that provide only limited adjustment or customization capabilities in accommodating individual users. As a result, some electronic exercise systems can be cumbersome or difficult to use and may discourage users from engaging in a healthy exercise routine. Therefore, there is a need for an innovative and streamlined technology that provides a convenient interface that takes up less space and allows for adjusting and customizing exercise routines to suit individual needs.

Summary of the Invention

[0003] Embodiments in accordance with the present disclosure provide systems, methods, and devices for electronic exercise equipment.

[0004] The foregoing general description and the following detailed description are merely exemplary and explanatory and are not restrictive of the claims.

Brief Description of the Drawings

[0005] [Figure 1A] This is a schematic diagram of a system architecture of an electronic exercise device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 1B] This is a block diagram of a controller for controlling an electronic exercise device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 2A] This is a perspective view of an exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 2B] Figure 2A is a side view of an exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device, showing various arm positions according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 2C] Another side view of the exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device of Figure 2A, showing two extreme trolley and arm positions according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 2D] Figure 2A is another perspective view of an exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device illustrating positioning relative to a wall stud according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 2E] This is a perspective view illustrating positioning relative to a wall stud according to some embodiments of the present disclosure of two paired T-shaped wall-mounted gyms. [Figure 2F] (i) to (viii) illustrate various mounting locations for exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion devices according to several disclosed embodiments. [Figure 2G] This is a perspective view of some exemplary wall-mountable electronic exercise equipment used with a paired mobile phone, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 2H] This includes an enlarged perspective view of a user interface, including a dial function, of an electronic exercise device, according to some embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 3] This is a schematic network diagram according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 4] This is a perspective view of an exemplary resistance motor, spool, partial housing, and mounting bracket for a wall-mountable electronic motion device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 5A] This is a perspective view of an exemplary trolley configured to ride along a vertically wall-mountable beam, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 5B] Another perspective view of an exemplary trolley configured to ride along a vertically wall-mountable beam, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 6A] This is a perspective view of an exemplary vertically wall-mountable beam, including a trolley that rides on top of a pair of tracks, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 6B] This disclosure illustrates an exemplary portion of a vertically wall-mountable beam, including multiple openings for engaging with a trolley lock, according to several embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 6C] This disclosure illustrates an exemplary trolley that selectively engages with an opening along a vertically wall-mountable beam, according to several embodiments of this disclosure. [Figure 6D] This is a perspective view of a portion of a beam having a tapered opening for receiving a trolley lock pin, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 7A] This is a cross-sectional view of another exemplary vertically wall-mountable beam having an alternative trolley, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 7B] This is a perspective view of a trolley illustrated in Figure 7A, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 8] This is a perspective view of an exemplary pulley configuration having a wall bracket for an electronically wall-mountable exercise device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 9A] This is a diagram of a T-shaped bar or shelf arranged with a connection to a wall and a beam for wall-mountable exercise equipment, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 9B] This is a diagram of a T-shaped bar or shelf arranged with a connection to a wall and a beam for wall-mountable exercise equipment, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 9C]A diagram of a T-bar or shelf arranged together with a connection to a wall and a beam of a wall-mounted exercise device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 9D] A diagram of a T-bar or shelf arranged together with a connection to a wall and a beam of a wall-mounted exercise device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 9E] An image of a T-bar or shelf arranged together with a connection to a wall and a beam of a wall-mounted exercise device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 9F] An image of a T-bar or shelf arranged together with a connection to a wall and a beam of a wall-mounted exercise device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 9G] An image of a T-bar or shelf arranged together with a connection to a wall and a beam of a wall-mounted exercise device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 10] A diagram of an exemplary slot in a vertically wall-mounted beam for receiving a T-bar, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 11] Illustrates exemplary dimensions of a wall-mounted gym according to some disclosed embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 12] Illustrates an exemplary trolley chassis for an exercise device according to some disclosed embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 13A] A perspective view of the upper part of a wall-mounted gym with an exemplary knob extending from the shoulder for adjusting the orientation of the arm and trolley, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 13B] Illustrates an internal view of a knob and shoulder configured to adjust the arm of an exercise device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 13C] Illustrates another internal view of a knob and shoulder configured to adjust the arm of an exercise device, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 14A] Illustrates a mating surface in a disengaged configuration according to some disclosed embodiments. [Figure 14B] Illustrate the mating surfaces in an engagement configuration according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 14C] Illustrate the disassembled mating surface components of a shoulder of an exercise device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. [Figure 15] A flowchart of an exemplary method for controlling an electronically adjustable weight resistance motor of an exercise device according to some embodiments of the present invention. [Figure 16] A flowchart illustrating a method for selectively pairing a first resistance exercise device with a second resistance exercise device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17A] Illustrate an example of an exercise device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17B] Illustrate an example of a part of an exercise device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17C] Illustrate an example of a part of an exercise device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17D] Illustrate an example of a part of an exercise device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17E] Illustrate an example of a part of an exercise device according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 17F] Illustrate an example of a part of a spool having a helical thread according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18A] Illustrate an example of a template according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18B] Illustrate an example of a template according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18C] Illustrate an example of a template according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18D] Illustrate an example of a template according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 18E] Illustrate an example of a template according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 19A] Illustrate an example of installing instructions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 19B] Illustrate an example of installing instructions according to an embodiment of the present disclosure. [Figure 19C] An example of installing instructions according to the embodiments of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 19D] An example of installing instructions according to the embodiments of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 19E] An example of installing instructions according to the embodiments of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 19F] An example of installing instructions according to the embodiments of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 19G] An example of installing instructions according to the embodiments of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 19H] An example of the installation process for exercise equipment according to an embodiment of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 19I] An example of the installation process for exercise equipment according to an embodiment of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 19J] An example of the installation process for exercise equipment according to an embodiment of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 19K] An example of the installation process for exercise equipment according to an embodiment of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 19L] An example of the installation process for exercise equipment according to an embodiment of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 19M] An example of the installation process for exercise equipment according to an embodiment of this disclosure is illustrated below. [Figure 20A] An example of a component involved in the cable replacement process is illustrated below. [Figure 20B] An example of a component involved in the cable replacement process is illustrated below. [Figure 20C] An example of a component involved in the cable replacement process is illustrated below. [Figure 20D] An example of a component involved in the cable replacement process is illustrated below. [Figure 20E] An example of a component involved in the cable replacement process is illustrated below. [Figure 20F] An example of a component involved in the cable replacement process is illustrated below. [Figure 20G] An example of a component involved in the cable replacement process is illustrated below. [Figure 20H] An example of a component involved in the cable replacement process is illustrated below. [Figure 21A] Examples of components involved in the arm rotation and fixing processes are illustrated. [Figure 21B] Examples of components involved in the arm rotation and fixing processes are illustrated. [Figure 21C] Examples of components involved in the arm rotation and fixing processes are illustrated. [Figure 21D] Examples of components involved in the arm rotation and fixing processes are illustrated. [Figure 21E] Examples of components involved in the arm rotation and fixing processes are illustrated. [Figure 21F] Examples of components involved in the arm rotation and fixing processes are illustrated. [Figure 21G] Examples of components involved in the arm rotation and fixing processes are illustrated. [Figure 21H] Examples of components involved in the arm rotation and fixing processes are illustrated. [Figure 22A] Let's illustrate this with an example of a pulley system. [Figure 22B] Let's illustrate this with an example of a pulley system. [Figure 23A] Various installation steps will be illustrated with examples. [Figure 23B] Various installation steps will be illustrated with examples. [Figure 23C] Various installation steps will be illustrated with examples. [Figure 23D] Various installation steps will be illustrated with examples. [Figure 23E] Various installation steps will be illustrated with examples. [Figure 23F] Various installation steps will be illustrated with examples. [Figure 23G] Various installation steps will be illustrated with examples. [Figure 23H] Various installation steps will be illustrated with examples. [Figure 23I] Various installation steps will be illustrated with examples. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0006] This application claims priority from the following patent application. a. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 496,605, filed on 17 April 2023. b. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 513,546, filed July 13, 2023. c. U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 611,051, filed December 15, 2023. d.(i) U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 433,463 filed December 18, 2022, and (ii) PCT Patent Application No. PCT / IB2023 / 056058 filed June 12, 2023, claiming priority from U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 496,605 filed April 17, 2023.

[0007] This application incorporates, in whole, each of the aforementioned patent applications (including U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63 / 433,463).

[0008] This specification discloses systems, methods, and non-temporary computer-readable media relating to the execution of exercise routines using optionally electronic exercise devices. Some disclosed embodiments relate to the mechanical characteristics of electronic exercise devices. Some disclosed embodiments relate to software applications for using electronic exercise devices. Some embodiments relate to modular electronic exercise devices that enable the integration of multiple individual electronic exercise devices. Some disclosed embodiments relate to the execution of exercise routines (e.g., with or without electronic exercise devices). Some disclosed embodiments relate to one or more combinations of mechanical characteristics, software applications, and / or modular electronic exercise devices.

[0009] Wall-mountable electronic exercise equipment tends to be bulky and often occupies a large amount of wall space. Several disclosed embodiments include streamlined or minimal wall-mountable electronic exercise equipment that can avoid bulkiness while allowing different exercise equipment to be pulled away from the wall and withstand stresses that could cause injury and / or damage. Such embodiments may include a minimalist design primarily defined by a vertical wall-mounted beam associated with a resistance motor and configured to be mounted on a single stud in the wall. A smaller horizontal beam may extend from the vertical beam in a T-shaped configuration to withstand a large torque force that could rotate the vertical beam and pull it away from the wall without further support. The smaller horizontal beam (e.g., a T-bar) may be configured to fasten to a second adjacent stud in the wall. The connection to the adjacent stud can resist the destructive torque of the vertical wall-mounted beam. In addition to providing torque resistance, the smaller horizontal beam may also function as a shelf (e.g., for supporting mobile communication devices, towels, and water bottles) for additional utility. Therefore, the disclosed embodiment of the minimal T-shaped wall-mountable electronic exercise equipment can offer advantages over conventional exercise equipment, being compact, occupying minimal wall space, and being strong and stable enough to withstand the stresses generated during the performance of exercise routines.

[0010] In some embodiments, the T-bar may include three mounting points. A first mounting point may connect the T-bar to a vertical wall-mounted beam. A second mounting point may connect the T-bar to a first stud (e.g., the same stud to which the beam is mounted). A third mounting point may connect the T-bar to a second adjacent stud in the wall.

[0011] Some conventional exercise equipment includes adjustable arms that may be rotatable and movable along rails to adjust their height. However, reorienting the arm position in such equipment positions can be cumbersome and require the operation of multiple buttons. Some disclosed embodiments include a single button or knob for adjusting both the angle and height of the exercise equipment arm. Moving the knob in one direction allows the arm to move longitudinally (e.g., to adjust the height of the arm). Moving the knob in a second direction allows the arm to rotate, thereby allowing adjustment of the arm's angle. The knob (or button) allows at least two different types of movement, and any combination thereof, i.e., rotation, pulling, pushing, etc., providing a simple and smooth adjustment mechanism.

[0012] Some conventional exercise equipment provides touchscreen controls, often requiring the user to use both hands to operate them. Several disclosed embodiments include a single dial for wall-mountable electronic exercise equipment that allows the user to perform electronic adjustments with one hand. The dial can have a smooth, minimalist design while offering a variety of functions. For example, the resistance of a resistance motor may be adjusted by rotating the dial, and the operating mode of the exercise equipment may be changed by pressing the dial. In another example, the operating mode may be changed by touching a touch-sensitive screen incorporated into the dial.

[0013] Some conventional exercise equipment is designed as a single unit. The disclosed embodiments include modular exercise equipment capable of operating in two modes. In independent mode, a single unit of the exercise equipment unit may enable exercise using a single resistance motor and cable. In paired mode, two side-by-side exercise equipment units may be electronically paired and operate synchronously for coordinated training using both motors and cables simultaneously.

[0014] Some disclosed embodiments include a cloud service configured to communicate with an electronic device and / or electronic exercise equipment, for example, enabling a user to participate in one or more pre-programmed exercise routines and / or modify one or more exercise routines. For example, a software application associated with the cloud service may be installed on the user's mobile communication device. The software application may enable the cloud service to receive data from the user and / or provide recording, monitoring, tracking, and / or feedback services related to the performance of the exercise routines. In addition, the cloud service may communicate with the controller of the electronic exercise equipment to enable the cloud service to receive data from the electronic exercise equipment. The cloud server may analyze the data received from the mobile communication device and / or electronic exercise equipment and provide feedback to modify one or more aspects of the exercise routines, for example. Such modifications may include, for example, changing the timing, frequency, speed, intensity, and / or mode of one or more exercise routines (for example, by making changes corresponding to the resistance of the resistance motor of the exercise equipment), changing the height and / or angle of the arms of the exercise equipment, switching accessories attached to the arms, recommending changes in the user's posture or position, and / or making any other changes to the exercise routines. In some embodiments, the cloud service may collect and analyze data related to the user and / or user training methods, independent of the exercise equipment. In some applications, the cloud service may use data related to the user and / or user training methods, independent of the exercise equipment, to operate electronic exercise equipment.

[0015] For example, during a training session of a predetermined length, a user may want to shorten the training. A cloud service could allow the user to modify the training period, for example, by shortening the training in a way that is customized to the user, or to meet exercise goals, rather than simply ending the ongoing training.

[0016] As another example, a cloud service could allow for the gamification of exercise routines. A user could initiate an exercise task and, via the cloud service, send the task to other users of the exercise equipment. Each task recipient could accept the task and, for example, compete asynchronously at their convenience. The cloud service could collect data from the initiator and each task recipient while the exercise tasks are being performed, compare the data, and determine the results. The cloud service could notify the initiator and each task recipient of the results to enable a two-way exercise experience for remote users.

[0017] While some of the aforementioned examples relate to cloud services, similar functionality can be achieved using the disclosed embodiments by incorporating various functions into the exercise equipment itself, into software paired with the exercise equipment, or through a network with another device or server that helps provide the relevant functionality.

[0018] The various terms used in this detailed description and claims may be defined or summarized differently when relating to different examples. It should be understood that the definitions, summaries, and explanations of terms in each example apply to all examples, unless a transitive definition, explanation, or summary renders the embodiment unimplementable, even if not repeated.

[0019] Throughout this disclosure, “Disclosed Embodiments” refer to the ideas, concepts, and / or express examples of the inventions described herein. Many related and non-related embodiments and examples are described throughout this disclosure. The fact that some “Disclosed Embodiments” are described as characteristic or featureful does not necessarily mean that other disclosed embodiments lack those characteristics or features.

[0020] This disclosure employs open-ended, permissible language, for example, to indicate that some embodiments "may," "may," or "may" adopt certain features. The use of the term "may" and other open-ended terms is intended to indicate that not all embodiments may adopt certain disclosed features, but at least one embodiment may adopt certain disclosed features.

[0021] The following detailed description refers to the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, the same reference numerals are used in the drawings and the following description to refer to the same or similar parts. While several exemplary embodiments are described herein, modifications, adaptations, and other implementations are possible. For example, components shown in the drawings may be replaced, added, or modified, and the exemplary methods described herein may be modified by replacing, rearranging, deleting, or adding steps to the disclosed methods. Thus, the following detailed description is not limited to specific embodiments and examples, and includes the general principles described herein and shown in the drawings, in addition to the general principles encompassed by the appended claims.

[0022] Some embodiments described herein include exercise equipment. Exercise equipment can refer to mechanical devices that can be used to perform physical exercise. Examples of exercise equipment include wall-mountable resistance devices, freestanding resistance devices, treadmills, stationary bicycles, elliptical equipment, weight equipment, other resistance equipment, and / or any other equipment designed to engage a user in physical exercise.

[0023] Some disclosed embodiments include electronic exercise equipment. Electronic exercise equipment may refer to exercise equipment that includes a resistance motor associated with electronic equipment for controlling resistance. The electronic equipment may control the amount of resistance applied during a weightlifting exercise by adjusting, for example, level, frequency, duration, speed, duty cycle, range of motion, type of exercise, mode of operation, and / or any other attributes associated with the resistance applied by the resistance motor. In some embodiments, for example, the electronic equipment including at least one processor may control the force applied by the resistance motor in response to one or more user inputs.

[0024] In some embodiments, an electronic exercise device may be associated with a user interface. Such a user interface may include one or more of the following: an electronic display, a touch-sensitive screen, a microphone, a speaker, a tactile interface, a light-emitting diode (LED), one or more adjustable dials, knobs, buttons, switches, and / or levers, and / or any other type of operable control device that enables user input and / or information display. For example, a user may provide one or more inputs through the user interface associated with the electronic exercise device to start, select, modify, share, and / or end exercise routines. Such an interface may initiate signals to at least one processor associated with the electronic exercise device. Similarly, at least one processor may transmit one or more signals to communicate information to the user of the electronic exercise device via the user interface.

[0025] Some disclosed embodiments include electromagnets. An electromagnet may refer to a transient magnet formed by an intermittent electric current. For example, an electromagnet may be formed by passing an electric current through a conductive wire wound around a piece of magnetic metal to generate an electromagnetic field. Some examples of conductive wires may be copper, steel, and / or aluminum wires. Some examples of magnetic metals may be cast iron, wrought iron, galvanized steel, ferritic and martensitic stainless steels. The intensity of the electromagnetic field generated by the electromagnet may be increased, decreased, or terminated by controlling the level of current through the wire. Electromagnetic fields generated by one or more electromagnets may be used to introduce resistance to mechanical motion. To overcome such resistance, it may be necessary to apply a mechanical force.

[0026] Some disclosed embodiments include a motor (e.g., a resistance motor). Such a motor may include one or more electromagnets configured to apply a variable electromagnetic field as resistance. For example, the level of resistance produced by the resistance motor may correspond to the amount of weight (e.g., a “digital weight”) that the muscles must overcome during the performance of weight-bearing exercise. The resistance motor may be associated with at least one processor configured to control the level of current flowing through it, and the at least one processor may control the resistance produced by the resistance motor or the attribute associated with the digital weight. In some embodiments, the resistance motor may be associated with a lower bracket configured to connect the bottom end of a vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall. For example, the resistance motor may be located inside a housing configured as a lower bracket for connecting a vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall. The lower bracket may be made of stainless steel or galvanized steel, or a durable metal such as aluminum.

[0027] Some disclosed embodiments include electronic wall-mountable exercise equipment. Electronic wall-mountable exercise equipment may refer to electronic exercise equipment including a frame (e.g., a vertically wall-mountable beam) for mounting to a wall via a plurality of support brackets. The frame and brackets may be made of durable metal (e.g., steel and / or aluminum) for sturdiness, support a pulley system, and allow a first end of a cable to be connected to a resistance motor and a second end of a cable to be connected to the exercise equipment. In some embodiments, electronic wall-mountable exercise equipment may include a user interface (e.g., including one or more adjustable dials, knobs, buttons, switches, and / or levers) that allows interaction with a controller of the wall-mountable exercise equipment, for example, to receive feedback and / or to customize training to meet fitness levels and / or goals. For example, a dial may allow adjustment of the resistance of a resistance motor, and a button may allow changing the direction and / or mode for applying force to a cable.

[0028] According to this disclosure, a vertically wall-mountable beam or a vertically mounted beam may include poles, columns, posts, pillars, and / or any other elongated forms configured to connect to a wall in a substantially vertical orientation. Such structures may be made from metals (e.g., aluminum and / or steel), composite materials, high-strength polymers, or any other material or combination of materials that is robust enough to withstand the forces exerted during motion.

[0029] Some embodiments include pairs of tracks. A pair of tracks may include two parallel rails. Such rails may include, for example, elongated bars having grooves running along the length of the bars. Each rail may provide a smooth, stable surface and at least one boundary wall for guiding one or more wheels (e.g., of a trolley). Pairs of rails, like beams, may be made of rigid, durable materials such as metal (e.g., steel, aluminum, or other alloys), composite materials, high-strength polymers, or any other material or combination of materials that is robust enough to withstand the forces exerted during use. The rails may be formed integrally with a vertically mountable beam, or may be connectable to a beam. In some embodiments, pairs of tracks may be symmetrical (e.g., each track in a pair of tracks may have substantially similar cross-sections). In some embodiments, pairs of tracks may be asymmetrical (e.g., each track in a pair of tracks may have different cross-sections). In some embodiments, one or both tracks in a pair of tracks may have an L-shaped cross-section (e.g., a single boundary wall) for guiding one or more wheels of a trolley. In some embodiments, one or both tracks of a pair of tracks may have a U-shaped or V-shaped cross section (e.g., two partition walls) for guiding one or more wheels of a trolley. In some embodiments, one or both tracks of a pair of tracks may have a substantially circular or partially circular cross section for guiding one or more wheels of a trolley. In some embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam may be manufactured, for example, by an extrusion process that involves pushing material through a pre-formed die to produce a vertically wall-mountable beam containing a pair of rails from a single piece of metal.

[0030] Some disclosed embodiments may include cables. Cables may include ropes, cords, chains, belts, and / or any other bands or cords having tensile strength to withstand repeated application of tension. Cables may include multiple fibers (e.g., stainless steel and / or galvanized steel) that can be combined and twisted to form an elongated structure, and optionally include coatings such as nylon and / or PVC to reduce friction and abrasion. In some embodiments, cables may have tensile strength suitable for withstanding resistive forces associated with resistance motors of electronic exercise equipment. For example, a first end of a cable may be connected to a resistance motor, and a second end of a cable may be connected to a movable arm of electronic exercise equipment, allowing a mechanical force applied to move the arm to be at least partially resisted by the resistance motor.

[0031] Some disclosed embodiments may include a pulley or pulley system. Both terms refer to a mechanical device comprising at least one wheel that acts to change the direction of a force applied to a cable surrounding a wheel. The wheel may have a grooved edge or rim, around which the cable passes. The pulley may be supported by a frame or shell (e.g., a block) for guiding the cable around the wheel so that the rotation of the wheel can change the direction of the cable (for example, a downward movement at one end of the cable may cause a corresponding upward movement at the other end of the cable, and vice versa). In some embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam may include a pulley located at its top. The pulley of a vertically wall-mountable beam may be associated with an upper bracket configured to attach the upper end of the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall. For example, the pulley may be located inside a housing configured as an upper bracket for connecting a vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall. The upper bracket may be made of stainless steel or galvanized steel, or a durable metal such as aluminum.

[0032] Some disclosed embodiments include a trolley. The trolley may include a chassis or frame connected to at least one pair of wheels configured to roll along a rail or pair of rails (e.g., of a vertically wall-mountable beam associated with an electronic exercise apparatus). In some embodiments, the trolley may be associated with two pairs of wheels, three pairs of wheels, four pairs of wheels, or any other set of wheels. The trolley may include components made from metal, plastic, wood, resin, and / or any other rigid, durable material. The trolley may be associated with a locking mechanism, which allows the trolley to be selectively locked in place along the vertically wall-mountable beam of the electronic exercise apparatus. The trolley may be associated with an arm of the electronic exercise apparatus, thereby allowing the height of the arm to be adjusted by moving the trolley along the rail or pair of rails of the vertically wall-mountable beam of the electronic exercise apparatus, and the height of the arm to be fixed by locking the trolley in a selected position. In some embodiments, the trolley may include a capture mechanism (e.g., a loop or hook) for directing a cable from a resistance motor to the proximal end of the arm of the electronic exercise device via a pulley system. The cable may be fed through the arm and exit from the distal end of the arm, to which an attachment may be connected, thereby applying tension to the cable by operating the arm via the attachment, and the tension may be at least partially resisted by the resistance motor.

[0033] In accordance with this disclosure, "arm" refers to an elongated structure. An arm of an exercise device is an elongated structure that extends from the exercise device to allow a user to apply force to the exercise device. In some embodiments, this may be made possible by a cavity in the arm for a cable associated with a pulley and connected to a resistance motor, thereby allowing the application of force to the device via the cable (e.g., by a user of an electronic exercise device applying force to the cable) to be at least partially resisted by the resistance motor. An arm of an electronic exercise device may be adjustablely associated with a vertically wall-mountable beam of the electronic exercise device. For example, an arm may be connected to a trolley configured to ride along a pair of tracks of a vertically wall-mountable beam, and by adjusting the position of the trolley along the pair of tracks, the height of the arm along the vertically wall-mountable beam can be adjusted. In another example, an arm may be connected to a shoulder configured to rotate relative to a vertically wall-mountable beam of the electronic exercise device, and by adjusting the orientation of the shoulder, the angle of the arm relative to the vertically wall-mountable beam can be adjusted.

[0034] In accordance with this disclosure, a housing (e.g., a motor housing) may include a rigid casing or enclosure case configured to protect equipment (e.g., a motor). The housing may be made of any durable material such as metal, plastic, and / or resin. In some embodiments, the housing may include one or more vents, gaps, or holes to allow heat dissipation. In some embodiments, the housing may include an opening for a power cable for connection to a power source (e.g., a wall outlet and / or a battery).

[0035] Some disclosed embodiments include at least one processor. "At least one processor" may include any physical device or group of devices having an electrical circuit that performs logical operations on one or more inputs. For example, at least one processor may include one or more integrated circuits (ICs) that include an application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC), a microchip, a microcontroller, a microprocessor, all or part of a central processing unit (CPU), a graphics processing unit (GPU), a digital signal processor (DSP), a field-programmable gate array (FPGA), a server, a virtual server, or other circuitry suitable for executing instructions or performing logical operations. Instructions executed by at least one processor may be preloaded, for example, into or incorporated into a controller memory, or stored in a separate memory. Memory may include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), hard disks, optical disks, magnetic media, flash memory, other permanent, fixed, or volatile memory, or any other mechanism capable of storing instructions. In some embodiments, at least one processor may comprise two or more processors. Each processor may have a similar configuration, or the processors may have different configurations that are electrically connected or disconnected from one another. For example, the processors may be separate circuits or integrated into a single circuit. When two or more processors are used, the processors may be configured to operate independently or to operate in cooperation, and they may be located in the same location or at a distance from one another.Processors may be coupled electrically, magnetically, optically, acoustically, mechanically, or by other means that enable them to interact with each other.

[0036] At least one processor may include a single processor or multiple processors, which are linked communicatively to one another and capable of performing computations collaboratively, such as dividing tasks into subtasks and collectively performing a single task by distributing the subtasks among the multiple processors using a load balancer. In some embodiments, at least one processor may include multiple processors linked communicatively via a communication network (e.g., a local and / or remote communication network including wired and / or wireless communication links). Multiple linked processors may be configured to perform computations collectively in a distributed manner (e.g., as known in the field of distributed computing).

[0037] Some disclosed embodiments include non-transient computer-readable media or memory. Such terms may refer to any type of physical memory capable of storing information or data readable by at least one processor. Examples include random access memory (RAM), read-only memory (ROM), volatile memory, non-volatile memory, hard drives, CD-ROMs, DVDs, flash drives, disks, any other optical data storage media, any physical media having patterns of holes, markers, or other readable elements, PROMs, EPROMs, flash EPROMs, or any other flash memory, NVRAMs, caches, registers, any other memory chips or cartridges, and networked versions thereof. The terms “memory” and “computer-readable storage media” may refer to multiple structures, such as multiple memories or computer-readable storage media located within a wearable device or in a remote location. In addition, one or more computer-readable storage media may be used when carrying out a computer implementation. Thus, the term computer-readable storage media should be understood to include tangible items, excluding carrier and transient signals.

[0038] Some disclosed embodiments include touch sensors. A touch sensor may include any type of device that captures and records a physical touch or contact. A touch sensor may include, for example, one or more complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) integrated circuit (IC) chips, application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) controllers, and digital signal processors (DSPs) that are capacitive and / or for sensing pressure, temperature, humidity, and / or any other indicator of touch. A touch sensor may convert an indicator of touch into an electronic signal, which may be transmitted to at least one processor.

[0039] Some disclosed embodiments include an audio sensor. The audio sensor may include any device that detects sound waves and converts the sound waves into at least one electrical signal. The audio sensor may include, for example, one or more microphones. Some examples of such microphones include unidirectional microphones, bidirectional microphones, cardioid microphones, omnidirectional microphones, onboard microphones, wired microphones, wireless microphones, or any combination of the above. The electronic signals from the audio sensor may be transmitted to at least one processor.

[0040] Some disclosed embodiments include mechanical sensors. Mechanical sensors include any device that detects certain mechanical deformations or movements and converts the detection into an electrical signal. Mechanical sensors may be associated with a mechanical interface (e.g., a button, key, ball, switch, lever, touchpad, or dial) so that by applying a mechanical force to the mechanical interface, the mechanical sensor can transmit a signal to at least one processor.

[0041] Some disclosed embodiments include optical sensors. Optical sensors may be incorporated into any device or may be capable of detecting optical signals in the near-infrared, infrared, visible, and ultraviolet spectra and converting them into electrical signals. Examples of optical sensors include photodetectors, optical sensors, digital cameras, charge-coupled devices (CCDs), and active pixel sensors in complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) or N-type metal-oxide-semiconductor (NMOS, Live MOS). Electrical signals may be used to generate image data. In accordance with this disclosure, image data may include pixel data streams, digital images, digital video streams, data derived from captured images, and data that can be used to construct one or more 3D images, sequences of 3D images, 3D video, or virtual 3D representations. Optical sensors may convert optical signals into electronic signals, which may be transmitted to at least one processor.

[0042] Some disclosed embodiments include electronic displays. An electronic display includes any device or element capable of generating a visible image from electrical signals. For example, electronic displays may include screens (e.g., LCDs or dot matrix screens), electroluminescent (EL) displays, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), LED-backlit liquid crystal displays (LCDs), LED displays, organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, active matrix organic light-emitting diode (AMOLED) displays, plasma (P) displays, quantum dot (QD) displays, and / or any other type of technology for visually rendering information. At least one processor may transmit signals to an electronic display to cause information to be displayed visually.

[0043] Some disclosed embodiments include tactile indicators. A tactile indicator may include any element or device that outputs a human-detectable vibration or force when in contact with a part of the human body, such as a finger or hand. A tactile indicator may include, for example, a vibration motor, a linear actuator, a vibration transducer, or any other force feedback device that provides tactile cues or converts electrical signals into the application of corresponding vibrations or forces. At least one processor may transmit signals to the tactile indicator to cause information to be rendered tactilely.

[0044] Some disclosed embodiments include a speaker. The speaker may include any element or device capable of outputting sound. For example, the speaker may include one or more transducers for converting electromagnetic waves into sound waves. At least one processor may send a signal to the speaker to render the information as sound.

[0045] Some disclosed embodiments include light indicators. A light indicator may include any element or device that emits light to convey information. For example, it may indicate that a fixture is powered on, indicate an operating mode, indicate whether it is appropriate or inappropriate to use, or indicate any other information. A light indicator may include a single light source (e.g., an LED), an array of light sources (e.g., an array of LEDs associated with different colors). At least one processor may transmit signals to the light indicator to cause it to visually render information.

[0046] Some disclosed embodiments include data structures. A data structure may include any set of data values ​​and relationships between data values. Data may be stored linearly, horizontally, hierarchically, relationally, non-relationally, one-dimensionally, multi-dimensionally, operationally, in an ordered manner, in an unordered manner, in an object-oriented manner, in a centralized manner, in a decentralized manner, in a distributed manner, in a custom manner, or in any manner that enables data access. As non-limiting examples, a data structure may include arrays, associative arrays, linked lists, binary trees, balanced trees, heaps, stacks, queues, sets, hash tables, records, tagged unions, ER models, and graphs. For example, a data structure may include XML databases, RDBMS databases, SQL databases, or NoSQL alternatives for data storage / retrieval such as MongoDB, Redis, Couchbase, Datastax Enterprise Graph, Elastic Search, Splunk, Solr, Cassandra, Amazon DynamoDB, Scylla, HBase, and Neo4J. A data structure may be a component of the disclosed system or a remote computing component (e.g., a cloud-based data structure). Data within a data structure may be stored in contiguous or non-contiguous memory. Furthermore, the data structures used herein do not require the information to be located in the same place. The information may be distributed across multiple servers, for example, which may be owned or operated by the same or different entities. Thus, the term “data structure” as used herein in the singular includes multiple data structures. A data structure may also include any hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof for storing information within the data structure and facilitating the retrieval of the information.

[0047] Some of the disclosed embodiments include mobile communication devices. A mobile communication device is a portable electronic device designed to facilitate the transmission of information to other devices or networks. A mobile communication device may use cellular or other wireless and / or wired networks to transmit information, for example, voice and / or other data. For example, such transmissions may take the form of voice calls, text messages, internet access, and application usage.

[0048] Mobile communication devices are offered in a variety of forms, including smartphones, tablets, laptop computers, IoT devices, wearable electronic devices (such as smartwatches, smart rings, fitness trackers, smart glasses, smart clothing, smart jewelry, smart headphones, wearable digital assistants, etc.), and portable wireless hotspots. Depending on their configuration and intended use, they may include features such as touchscreen interfaces, built-in cameras, Wi-Fi, NFC, and / or Bluetooth connectivity, as well as GPS navigation.

[0049] Some disclosed embodiments include a power supply. A power supply may include any element, device, or system for providing electrical energy to an electrical load or circuit. Examples of power supplies include one or more batteries (e.g., lead-acid batteries, lithium-ion batteries, nickel-metal hydride batteries, nickel-cadmium batteries), fuel cells, generators, capacitors, power converters, or connections to an external electrical energy source (e.g., an electric grid or other mechanism for supplying electricity) (e.g., a wall outlet). A power supply may further include any combination of the above.

[0050] Some disclosed embodiments include a communication network. The communication network may include any type of physical or wireless infrastructure used to exchange data. For example, the communication network may be the Internet, a private data network, a virtual private network using a public network, a Wi-Fi network, a LAN or WAN network, a combination of one or more of the above, and / or other suitable connections that can enable the exchange of information between various system components. In some embodiments, the communication network may include one or more physical links used to exchange data, such as Ethernet®, coaxial cable, twisted pair cable, optical fiber, or any other suitable physical medium for exchanging data. The communication network may also include a public switched telephone network ("PSTN") and / or a wireless cellular network. The communication network may be a secure network or an insecure network. In other embodiments, one or more system components may communicate directly over a dedicated communication network. Direct communication may use any suitable technology, including, for example, BLUETOOTH®, BLUETOOTH LE® (BLE), Wi-Fi, near field communications (NFC), or other suitable communication methods that provide a medium for exchanging data and / or information between separate entities.

[0051] A communication network may include multiple nodes interconnected via a network infrastructure, enabling encoded information to flow between nodes. Such network infrastructure may include, for example, one or more routers, switches, boosters, cables (e.g., Ethernet®, coaxial cable, twisted pair cable, optical fiber, wire, bus), antennas, and / or any other wired and / or wireless computer networking technologies configured for exchanging data.

[0052] Some disclosed embodiments include a network interface. The network interface may include electronic circuitry and / or software code that enables at least one processor to communicate with one or more other processors over a network in accordance with a communication protocol (e.g., Transmission Control Protocol / Internet Protocol, i.e., TCP / IP). Such a circuit may include, for example, at least one processor, memory, one or more antennas configured to transmit and / or receive wireless signals from other devices, one or more wires and / or cables configured to transmit and / or receive wired signals from other devices, multiple physical and / or virtual ports, one or more software interface layers for implementing one or more communication protocols (e.g., lower-layer protocols such as TCP, User Datagram Protocol (UDP), IP, and Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), and application-layer protocols such as Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP), Secure Socket Shell (SSH), Transport Layer Security (TLS), and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)), and / or any other components necessary to enable network communication between multiple computing devices.

[0053] Some disclosed embodiments include cloud services. Cloud services are products that enable access to computing resources such as servers, storage, and applications over a network, such as the Internet. Cloud services are typically provided by a third-party vendor that manages and maintains the underlying infrastructure that enables users to access and use the services over the Internet. Non-limiting examples of types of cloud services include Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). In some embodiments, a cloud service may execute program code instructions to implement one or more virtual devices.

[0054] In some embodiments, a communication network may be associated with a client-server model, enabling a cloud service to provide data storage and / or computing services to one or more client devices via the communication network. For example, a cloud service may store data and software associated with one or more electronic exercise devices and / or mobile communication devices (e.g., client devices) and / or execute program code instructions associated with using one or more electronic exercise devices. For example, a cloud server may store data for implementing multiple operating modes of an electronic exercise device (e.g., in relation to one or more exercise routines), for creating an interface between a mobile communication device and one or more electronic exercise devices, and / or for pairing two or more modular electronic exercise devices, and / or execute program code instructions.

[0055] As another example, a cloud server may store data related to the execution of an exercise routine (e.g., with or without electronic exercise equipment) and execute program code instructions. For example, the cloud server may store results or outcomes and / or provide feedback associated with the execution of an exercise routine (e.g., by a single user or multiple users), provide instructions for using electronic exercise equipment and / or instructions for performing different operating modes of electronic exercise equipment, facilitate interaction between remote users performing an exercise routine (e.g., with or without electronic exercise equipment), and / or provide any other services associated with the execution of an exercise routine.

[0056] Some disclosed embodiments may include signals. Signals may refer to electrical or electromagnetic waves that carry information such as sound, video, or data. Signals can take various forms, including analog and digital signals. Other examples of signals include radio signals, optical signals, microwave signals, infrared signals, ultrasonic signals, or any other waves or other transmissions that carry information. Non-limiting examples of signals include signals in the electromagnetic radiation spectrum (e.g., AM or FM radio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth®, radar, visible light, lidar, IR, Zigbee, Z-wave, and / or GPS signals), sound or ultrasonic signals, electrical signals (e.g., voltage, current, or charge signals), electronic signals (e.g., as digital data), tactile signals (e.g., touch), and / or any other type of information encoded for transmission between two entities over a physical medium.

[0057] Some disclosed embodiments include indicators. Indicators may include measurements, codes, and / or signals that convey information about the state and / or level of a physical phenomenon. For example, an indicator may signal the presence, occurrence, or state of something. Indicators may be provided in a form that can be detected by a person or system. For example, a computer or other electronic device may detect an indicator via a signal, and a person may detect an indicator via light, sound, touch, smell, or taste. In some cases, electronic sensors may also detect indicators via light, sound, touch, and smell, as well as via material or image sensing.

[0058] Some disclosed embodiments may include operating modes. An operating mode refers to a way in which something functions. For example, a device or system may function in several different ways depending on the mode selection. An operating mode may, for example, refer to a set of methods and / or conditions for performing one or more procedures. Operating modes can adjust or adjust the operation of the system to correspond to a particular set or range of conditions. For example, a first operating mode may be associated with a first set of conditions, a second operating mode may be associated with a second set of conditions, the first operating mode may not be compatible with the second set of conditions, and the second operating mode may not be compatible with the first set of conditions. However, the modes do not need to be compatible. In some cases, the modes reflect a preference for use, and the modes may be changed as the preference changes.

[0059] Figure 1A is a block diagram of an exemplary system architecture of an electronic exercise machine according to several embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 1A represents only one embodiment, and it should be understood that within the scope of the present disclosure, some illustrated elements may be omitted and other elements may be added. For example, some elements of Figure 1A may be grouped and / or housed separately. In some embodiments, the circuitry associated with the resistance motor of the electronic exercise machine may be housed and / or located separately from at least one processor configured to control the settings for operating the electronic exercise machine (e.g., the control unit may be located close to the resistance motor, and at least one processor may be located elsewhere and be able to electronically communicate with the control unit). Although housed and / or located separately, the control unit and at least one processor may communicate via wired and / or wireless means. For example, a user may set a desired resistance weight via a software application installed on a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device may transmit an index of the desired resistance weight to at least one processor. Based on this index, at least one processor may send a control signal to the control unit to apply the desired resistance weight to the resistance motor.

[0060] The system architecture 100 may include a control circuit 101, an I / O (input-output) unit 236', a network interface 106, a power supply 108, and a data structure 230'. The control circuit 101 may include at least one processor 112 and a memory 114. The I / O unit 236' may include an input interface 116 and an output interface 118. The input interface 116 may include one or more of the following: a touch sensor 120, an audio sensor 216, a mechanical sensor 204, and an optical sensor 126, and / or any other type of sensor configured to receive input. The output interface 118 may include one or more of the following: an electronic display 128, a tactile indicator 130, a speaker 132, one or more optical indicators 134, and / or any other type of output interface. The control circuit 101, I / O unit 236', network interface 106, power supply 108, and data structure 230' may be interconnected via bus system 136. The control circuit 101 may be connected to the resistor motor 140 via one or more wires and / or cables 138. In some embodiments, one or more components of the control circuit 101 may be located inside a housing that covers the resistor motor 140, but this is not required.

[0061] For example, upon receiving a selection of an exercise routine to be performed using an electronic exercise device via the input interface 116, at least one processor 112 may retrieve data related to the selected exercise routine from memory 114. Such data may include, for example, settings, preferences, a history of previous performance of the selected exercise routine, and / or any other data related to the selected exercise routine. At least one processor 112 may apply the retrieved data to control the current supplied to the resistor motor 140, thereby controlling the resistance applied by the resistor motor 140 during the execution of the selected exercise routine.

[0062] Figure 1B is a block diagram of a controller for controlling an electronic exercise machine according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The description of the components of Figure 1B may be similar to the description of the corresponding components of Figure 1A. The controller 101 of the T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200 may include at least one processor 150 connected via a bus system 180, at least one memory 160, and input / output (I / O) 170. The I / O 170 may include wired and / or wireless (e.g., one or more antennas) communication means that enable electronic communication between the at least one processor 150 and another processor and / or device via a communication network. For example, the at least one processor 150 may communicate with another at least one processor 150, which is configured in a mobile communication device 224 and / or another instance of the T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200 (see, for example, Figure 2E showing paired T-shaped wall-mounted gyms 200A and 200B), via a pairing interface such as the I / O 170. In some embodiments, at least one processor 150 may communicate with a wearable augmented reality device via I / O 170. Part or all of the controller 101 may be located within the motor housing 140, while several elements, such as at least one processor 150, at least one memory 160, input / output (I / O) 170, and bus system 180, may be housed within other parts of the device.

[0063] Figure 2A is a perspective view of an exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion apparatus 200 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The wall-mountable electronic motion apparatus 200 may include a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 connected to a T-bar 204, a resistance motor 140, a control circuit 100 (see, for example, Figure 1B) or a controller 101 (not shown in Figure 2A), a cable 206, a pulley system 208, a trolley 210, an arm 212, a rotatable shoulder 214, and a control knob or dial 216. The resistance motor 140 may, but is not required, be positioned toward the base of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. The resistance motor 140 may be housed inside a housing 228 including a bracket 230 (e.g., a lower bracket) for mounting to the lower part of a wall 232. The vertically wall-mountable beam 202 may include an upper bracket 236 for mounting to the upper part of a wall 232.

[0064] In some embodiments, the T-bar 204 may include a bracket and a shelf. The bracket may be configured to be mounted to a wall and to a vertically wall-mountable beam 202, and the shelf may cover the bracket and be configured to support one or more accessories (e.g., a mobile phone, a water bottle, and / or any other accessories). As an example, the width of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 may be about 130 mm, the distance from the base of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 to the T-bar 204 may be about 806 mm, and the length of the T-bar 204 may be about 322 mm.

[0065] The pulley system 208 may be positioned toward the top of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. A resistance motor 140 may be connected to the spool 218 via a belt 220. A cable 206 may extend from the spool 218, substantially along the length of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202, through the pulley system 208, to the trolley 210 and rotatable shoulder 214, through the arm 212, out of the list 238, and connected to a motion attachment 222 connected to the list 238, thereby allowing any pulling force applied to the motion attachment 222 to be at least partially resisted by the resistance motor 140 via the cable 206. The trolley 210 may move along the length of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 and be configured to lock at different heights, allowing for height adjustment of the arm 212, as will be described in more detail herein. The rotatable shoulder 214 may allow for angle adjustment of the arm 212 relative to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202, as will be described in more detail herein. At least one processor 112 of the control circuit 101 can transmit one or more signals to control the level of current flowing through the resistor motor 140, thereby controlling the level of resistance applied to the cable 206 by the resistor motor 140.

[0066] A control knob, such as dial 216, may provide a user interface that allows the user to electronically communicate with the wall-mountable electronic motion device 200. Dial 216 may be associated with an I / O unit 236'. For example, the user may use dial 216 to adjust one or more operating parameters and / or attributes associated with the resistance applied to cable 206 by the resistor motor 140. At least one processor 112 of the control circuit 101 may receive an indicator of attribute selection from the I / O unit 236' via dial 216 and send a signal that causes an adjustment to the current or voltage flowing through the resistor motor 140, thereby causing the resistor motor 140 to apply a resistance to cable 206 characterized by the selected attribute.

[0067] In some embodiments, the control circuit 101 may pair with a mobile communication device 224 via a network interface 106 (see, for example, Figure 1A) to establish a (e.g., wireless) communication channel 226. The mobile communication device 224 may be configured to include a user interface associated with the wall-mountable electronic exercise apparatus 200, enabling the user to electronically communicate with at least one processor 112 of the wall-mountable electronic exercise apparatus 200 via the communication channel 226. For example, the user may use the mobile communication device 224, as described in more detail herein, to adjust resistance and / or receive an index of resistance applied to the cable 206 by the resistance motor 140, change the operating mode of the wall-mountable electronic exercise apparatus 200, and receive updates and / or reports associated with exercise routines performed using the wall-mountable electronic exercise apparatus 200.

[0068] In some embodiments, the electronic exercise equipment and / or a paired mobile communication device may communicate with an associated cloud service via a communication network. For example, the cloud service may include servers and data structures configured to provide data and / or processing services associated with the operation of the electronic exercise equipment and / or the execution of one or more exercise routines (e.g., with or without the electronic exercise equipment).

[0069] Figure 2B is a side view of an exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device 202 of Figure 2A, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. A rotatable shoulder 214 may allow adjustment of the angle of the arm 212 relative to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 in four different orientations 240A, 240B, 240C, and 240D. Orientation 240A may be substantially parallel to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. Orientation 240B may be substantially 45° relative to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. Orientation 240c may be substantially perpendicular to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 (e.g., and substantially parallel to the floor). Orientation 240D may be substantially 135° relative to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. Although four different orientations are shown, this is not limiting to the present disclosure, and the arm 212 may be oriented in more or fewer orientations than four.

[0070] Figure 2C is another side view of an exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device 202 of Figure 2A, showing an arm 212 selectively positioned at two different heights 242 and 244, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The trolley 210 (see Figure 2A) can slide along the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 to position the rotatable shoulder 214 and the arm 212 at heights 242 and 244. Although only two different heights are shown, this is not limiting to the present disclosure, and the arm 212 may be selectively positioned at three or more different heights along the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. In some embodiments, the arm 212 may be selectively positioned at ten different heights along the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 (e.g., spaced 10 cm apart).

[0071] Referring now to Figure 2D, which illustrates an exemplary T-bar 204 connected to a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 according to several disclosed embodiments. The T-bar 204 may have a first end 502 configured to connect to an intermediate portion 504 of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 and a second end 506 configured to connect to a second stud 105 spaced apart from a first stud 103 in the wall 232 (both indicated by dashed centerlines, for example). Thus, connecting the T-bar 204 may thereby resist the torque component of the kinetic force, which may, for example, otherwise be exerted on the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 and otherwise tend to pull the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 away from the wall 232. The T-shaped bar 204 can be mounted perpendicularly to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202, so that the T-shaped bar 204 connected to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 at its intermediate portion 504 can form a 90° rotated "T" shape. In some embodiments, the T-shaped bar 204 may be connectable to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 at an intermediate position on the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 (for example, between the upper bracket 236 and the lower bracket 230).

[0072] In some embodiments, the T-shaped bar 204 may be configured as a shelf. In some embodiments, the shelf may be attached to the T-shaped bar 204 and may be shorter than the T-shaped bar 204. For example, the shelf may be configured to hold mobile communication devices 224 such as a cell phone, water bottle, or towel in an upright position. In some embodiments, the shelf may include an integrated phone charger, allowing the mobile communication device 224 to be charged during exercise sessions. The shelf may include hooks or other connectors on it to allow accessories (e.g., various handles) to be stored on it. In some embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 may include a faceplate 246 on it (e.g., as an aesthetic cover that can fit into the living space of a house), and the height 524 of the edge 512 of the shelf may be smaller than the width 514 of the faceplate 246 of the wall-mountable beam 202. For example, these dimensions may give the T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200 a sleek and aesthetic appearance for a home gym.

[0073] Refer to Figure 2E illustrating exemplary configurations of two paired T-shaped wall-mounted gyms 200A and 200B according to several disclosed embodiments. The T-shaped wall-mounted gyms 200A and 200B may correspond to the T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200 in Figure 2D. Figure 2E illustrates three wall studs 103, 105, and 107, indicated by dashed lines. In some embodiments, the T-shaped bar 204 may be configured to extend between and connect to an additional vertically wall-mountable beam 202B, which is mounted on a third stud 107 adjacent to the second stud 105 and on the side of the second stud 105 opposite to the first stud 103. In some embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam 202A, an additional vertically wall-mountable beam 202B, and a T-shaped bar 204 cooperate to form an H-shaped configuration, and the T-shaped bar 204 is configured to resist torque from both the vertically wall-mountable beam 202A and the additional vertically wall-mountable beam 202B.

[0074] Figure 2E shows devices 200A and 200B, each composed of vertical beams and joined in an H-shape by a single T-bar (i.e., when two devices share a T-bar, the T-bar of a single device becomes an H-bar).

[0075] Refer to Figure 2G illustrating an exemplary dial 216 for a T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200 according to some disclosed embodiments. In some embodiments, the T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200 may include a dial 216 mounted on a faceplate 246 of a vertically wall-mountable beam 202. The dial 216 may be aligned with the connection position of the T-shaped bar 204. In some embodiments, the dial 216 may function as a user interface for the T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200 for controlling resistance, selecting an operating mode, and / or controlling the operation of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202.

[0076] Figure 3 is a schematic diagram of a cloud service 300 associated with a wall-mountable electronic exercise device 200 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The cloud service 300 includes at least one server 302 (e.g., including at least one processor) and a data structure 304 connected to a communication network 306. The cloud service 300, the wall-mountable electronic exercise device 200, and the mobile communication device 224 can communicate via the communication network 306. In some embodiments, the communication network 306 may include a dedicated communication network, such as a Bluetooth® communication channel, connecting at least one processor 112 of the electronic exercise device 200 and the mobile communication device 224. In some embodiments, an optical sensor (e.g., a camera) associated with the mobile communication device 224 may capture images (e.g., of a user performing an exercise routine with or without the wall-mountable electronic exercise device 200). The cloud service 300 may store and analyze images or videos, provide feedback and / or instructions to users performing exercise routines, and / or provide any other services related to the execution of exercise routines (with or without the wall-mountable electronic exercise device 200), for example, to enable a first user of a first example of the wall-mountable electronic exercise device 200 to compete with a second user (for example, of a second example of the wall-mountable electronic exercise device 200).

[0077] Figure 4 shows an exemplary resistance motor 140 of a wall-mountable electronic motion device 200 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The resistance motor 140 may be housed in a housing 228 connected to the wall-mountable electronic motion device 200. In some embodiments, the housing 228 may be located at the base of the wall-mountable electronic motion device 200. The housing 228 includes a bracket 230 (e.g., a lower bracket) for connecting the housing 228 to a wall 232, thereby connecting a first (e.g., lower) end of the wall-mountable electronic motion device 200 to the wall 232. For example, the bracket 230 may be connected to the wall 232 using one or more screws, bolts, anchors, washers, clips, and / or hooks.

[0078] The resistance motor 140 may include wiring connected to a power source (not shown) for supplying current, one or more permanent magnets (also not shown), and a spindle 212. In response to the current flowing through the wiring of the resistance motor 140, one or more permanent magnets of the resistance motor 140 may generate a magnetoresistance (e.g., impedance) that resists the rotation of the spindle 212. The magnetoresistance applied to the spindle 212 by the resistance motor 140 may have properties corresponding to the properties of the current flowing through the wiring of the resistance motor 140. Such properties may include, for example, the amplitude, frequency, phase, timing (e.g., on / off), direction, and / or any other properties of electrical and / or electromagnetic signals. At least one processor 112 (see, for example, Figure 1) can control the properties of the current or voltage flowing through the wiring, thereby controlling the properties of the magnetoresistance generated by the resistance motor 140 that resists the rotation of the spindle 212.

[0079] In Figure 4, the belt 220 is wound around the spindle 212 and the spool 218, thereby connecting the spool 218 to the spindle 212 of the resistance motor 140. The first end of the cable 206 may be fastened to the spool 218, and a first length of cable 206 may be wound around the spool 218. A second length of cable 206 may extend through the wall-mountable electronic exercise device 200 and through the pulley system 208, and exit from the distal end of the arm 212. The second end 234 of cable 206 may exit from the arm 212 and be connected to the exercise attachment 222, so that when the exercise attachment 222 is operated, the cable 206 is pulled, and a rotational force (e.g., torque) may be applied to the spool 218 and the spindle 212 via the belt 220. The torque applied to the spool 218 by operating the motion accessory 222 can be resisted, at least partially, by the spindle 212 due to the magnetic resistance generated by the resistance motor 140.

[0080] Figures 5A–5B illustrate exemplary trolleys 210 configured to ride along vertically wall-mountable beams 202, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The trolleys 210 may include several pairs of wheels 500. In the illustrated example, the trolleys 210 include four pairs of wheels 500, but this is not intended to limit, and some embodiments may include fewer pairs of wheels 500, or additional pairs of wheels 500. The wheels 500 may be made from a material that is at least partially flexible (e.g., plastic and / or rubber) having sufficient elasticity to allow the trolleys 210 to roll along pairs of tracks so as to at least partially smooth out bumps, distortions, warps, and / or any other irregularities. At least some cross-sectional shapes of the wheels 500 may be substantially circular, elliptical, rectangular, square, chamfered, hexagonal, octagonal, and / or have any other shapes suitable for rolling along pairs of tracks. In some embodiments, each wheel of a pair of wheels 500 may be substantially similar in shape. In some embodiments, the first wheel of each pair of wheels 500 may have a first shape (e.g., a substantially rectangular cross-section), and the second wheel of each pair of wheels 500 may have a second shape (e.g., an oblique cross-section). Multiple pairs of wheels 500 may be associated with pairs of tracks of a wall-mountable beam 202, as described in more detail herein, allowing the trolley 210 to move vertically along the wall-mountable beam 202 by rolling along the pairs of tracks.

[0081] The trolley 210 may include a lock 502 having an adjustable pin 504. The pin 504 may be configured to engage with one of a plurality of holes distributed along the length of a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 using a spring mechanism, thereby locking the position of the trolley 210 at a relevant height along the length of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 by engaging the pin 504 with a specific hole in the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. The lock 502 may be associated with a button or knob on a shoulder connected to an arm of a wall-mountable electronic motion device 200, as described in more detail herein, allowing the position of the trolley 210 along the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 to be locked and unlocked by operating the button. In some embodiments, the trolley 210 may be associated with one or more safety position sensors, as described elsewhere in this specification.

[0082] Figure 6A illustrates an exemplary vertically wall-mountable beam 202 including a trolley 210 that sits on a pair of tracks 228, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Multiple pairs of wheels 500 (not shown) of the trolley 210 may be associated with the pair of tracks 228, thereby allowing the moving trolley 210 to adjust its height along the length of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 by rotating the multiple pairs of wheels 500 along the pair of tracks 228 (for example, when the pin 504 of the lock 502 is disengaged from any hole in the vertically wall-mountable beam 202). The tracks 228 may have a cross-sectional shape corresponding to the cross-sectional shape of the multiple pairs of wheels 500 of the trolley 210. In some embodiments, when a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 is mounted to a wall 232, the pair of tracks 228 face the wall 232, allowing the smooth surface of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 (e.g., the opposing pair of tracks 228) to face away from the wall 232. In some embodiments, the surface of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 facing the pair of tracks 228 may be covered with a coating or plate.

[0083] Figure 6B illustrates a portion 140 of the exemplary vertically wall-mountable beam 202 of Figure 2A, which includes a plurality of openings 604 for engaging with a lock of the trolley 210, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. A pin 504 of the lock 502 of the trolley 210 may selectively engage with any one of the openings 604 to set the height of the arm 212 along the length of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202.

[0084] Figure 6C illustrates an exemplary trolley 210 that selectively engages with one of an opening 604 along a vertically wall-mountable beam 202, according to several embodiments of the present disclosure. The pin 502 of the lock 504 engages with the selected opening 604 along the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 to position the trolley 210 at a selected height, thereby allowing the arm 212 (not shown) to be positioned at a selected height along the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. Figure 6D illustrates a series of tapered openings configured to receive tapered projections, according to several disclosed embodiments.

[0085] Figure 7A illustrates a cross-section of an exemplary vertically wall-mountable beam 700 having a trolley 702 that rides along a pair of tracks 704, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The tracks 704 may also be called rails. In the embodiments shown, the pair of tracks 704 may have a rounded or cylindrical shape (e.g., a pair of tubular rails). The vertically wall-mountable beam 700 may be made from a single extruded part (e.g., an aluminum extruded part), but this is not required. The trolley 702 may include a pair of sliders 706, each fitted with one or more bushings or sleeve bearings 708. The sleeve bearings 708 may have a hollow tubular shape (e.g., a sleeve) configured to fit into and partially surround a portion of the pair of tracks 704, allowing the trolley 702 to slide along the pair of tracks 704 (e.g., as a thread). The trolley 702 may include a lock 710 having a projection 712, the projection 712 being configured to selectively engage with one of a plurality of spaced openings (not shown) along a vertically wall-mountable beam 700, thereby locking the trolley 702 in a selected vertical position.

[0086] Figure 7B illustrates a perspective view of the trolley 702 shown in Figure 7A, according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The trolley 702 may include a pair of sliders 706 (e.g., molded as hollow sleeves). Each of the sliders 706 may be fitted into two sleeve bearings 708 configured to fit into a pair of tracks 704 (e.g., see Figure 7A), allowing the trolley 702 to ride along the length of a vertically wall-mountable beam 700. In some embodiments, each of the sliders 706 may comprise a single sleeve bearing 708, or three or more sleeve bearings 708. The sleeve bearings 708 may be fitted onto the pair of tracks 704 to allow the trolley 702 to slide along the length of the vertically wall-mountable beam 700 and selectively engage with different openings distributed along the vertically wall-mountable beam 700 (e.g., via projections 712 of a lock 710).

[0087] Figure 8 illustrates an exemplary pulley system 208 for an electronically wall-mountable exercise apparatus 200 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The pulley configuration 208 includes a pair of sheaves 802 and 804 (e.g., rotatable discs or wheels), each sheave having grooves 806 and 808 on its rim, respectively. The grooves 806 and 808 may have a width that allows a cable 206 (e.g., see Figure 2A) to be accommodated therein, and as a result the rotating sheaves 802 and 804 may allow the cable 206 to slide through the pulley system 208 (e.g., extending a section of the cable 206 away from the spool 218, or retracting a section of the cable 206 back towards the spool 218). The pulley system 208 may be associated with a housing 810 located at the top of the electronic wall-mountable exercise equipment 200, allowing the cable 206 to extend to substantially the maximum height of the electronic wall-mountable exercise equipment 200, for example, from a spool 218 located at the base of a vertical wall-mountable beam 202 to the housing 810 at the top of the vertical wall-mountable beam 202. The housing 810 may include an upper bracket 236 for mounting to a wall 232 (for example, via one or more screws, bolts, anchors, washers, clips, and / or hooks). The pulley system 208 may change the direction of the cable 206 and extend it downward from the pulley system 208 to a trolley 210, which may be locked at a specific height on the vertical wall-mountable beam 202, thereby locking the arm 212 at a specific height on the electronic wall-mountable exercise equipment 200. The cable 206 may extend through the trolley 210 to the arm 212, exiting from the distal end of the arm 212, where the end 234 of the cable 206 may be connected to the moving attachment 222. Pulling the moving attachment 222 may cause the first section of the cable 206 to unwind from the spool 218, the second section of the cable 206 to slip through the pulley system 208, and the end 234 of the cable 206 to become longer by the length of the third section. The resistance motor 140 may at least partially resist the pulling force exerted on the attachment 222.Releasing the motion attachment 222 may cause the end 234 of the cable 206 to retract toward the distal end arm 212, causing the first section of the cable 206 to slide through the pulley system 208 and the second section of the cable 206 to be wound around the spool 218. This process may be repeated any number of times as part of the motion routine. The resistance motor 140 may prevent the resistance cable 206 from being wound around the spool 218.

[0088] Figure 11 illustrates exemplary dimensions in millimeters for a wall-mountable gym according to some disclosed embodiments of this disclosure. The wall-mountable gym in Figure 11 can be positioned at a distance from the wall and the arm can be made relatively short to improve the stability of the wall-mountable gym. For example, when in the lowered position, the distance between the floor and the arm of the wall-mountable gym may be about 70 mm. This relatively short distance can enable a variety of movements. This configuration illustrates a gap between the wall and the wall-mountable beam along the length of the beam.

[0089] Figure 12 illustrates an exemplary trolley chassis for exercise equipment according to some disclosed embodiments of the present disclosure. The trolley chassis 2300 may have a first side 1202 and a second side 2304. The trolley chassis 2300 may further have a first set of wheels 1202 rotatably mounted on the first side 1202 of the trolley chassis 2300 and a second set of wheels 1204 rotatably mounted on the second side 2304 of the trolley chassis 2300. The trolley chassis 2300 may include a first rail 2306 associated with the wheels 1202 of the first set of wheels, and the first rail 2306 and the wheels 1202 may be configured to cooperate to limit the relative lateral position between the wheels 1202 and the first rail 2306, while allowing the wheels 1202 to ride longitudinally on the first rail 2306. The trolley chassis 2300 may include a second rail 2308 associated with a wheel 1204. The second rail 2308 and the wheel 1204 may be configured to cooperate so as to allow the wheel 1204 to ride longitudinally on the second rail 2308 without restricting the relative lateral position between the wheel 1204 and the second rail 2308. In some embodiments, the first rail 2306 may include a pair of tapered sidewalls. The wheel 1202 may be tapered to correspond to the pair of tapered sidewalls.

[0090] In some embodiments, the wheel 1204 may have a rail engagement surface of a first width, and the rail 2308 may have a wheel engagement surface of a second width greater than the first width. In other words, the wheel 1204 may be narrower than the engagement surface of the rail 2308, thereby allowing the wheels 1204 of different exercise machines to engage with the rail 2308 at different positions due to manufacturing tolerances.

[0091] In some embodiments, wheel 1202 may have a different external shape (e.g., a different cross-sectional shape) than wheel 1204. In some embodiments, wheel 1202 and wheel 1204 may share a common external shape (e.g., the same cross-sectional shape), while the first rail 2306 and the second rail 2308 may have different external shapes. In some embodiments, the cross-section of each wheel 1202 may be octagonal, and the cross-section of each wheel may be rectangular. Alternatively, each wheel 1202 may have a cross-section corresponding to a chamfered rectangle. For example, the chamfered shape of wheel 1202 may engage with the tapered sidewall of the first rail 2306 to maintain wheel 1202 in the same lateral position within the first rail 2306, independently of manufacturing tolerances.

[0092] By using a first set of wheels on one side of the trolley whose lateral movement is restricted, and a second set of wheels on the opposite track without lateral restriction, it is possible to reduce wobbling that may occur as a result of manufacturing tolerances or wear if not used.

[0093] In some embodiments, at least one axle of one of the wheels 1202 may be offset from at least one other axle of another wheel of the wheel 1202. Similarly, at least one axle of one of the wheels 1204 may be offset from at least one other axle of another wheel 1204. For example, the offset may allow different wheels of the wheel 1202 to contact opposing surfaces in the first rail 2306 and different wheels of the wheel 1204 to contact opposing surfaces in the first rail 2308.

[0094] In some embodiments, a first set of wheels 1202 and a second set of wheels 1204 each include four wheels, with two wheel axles in each set of wheels 1202 offset from the axles of two other wheels in the same set of wheels 1202, and two axles in the second set of wheels 1204 offset from the axles of two other wheel axles in the second set of wheels 1204.

[0095] In some embodiments, the first rail 2306 and the second rail 2308 are integrally formed. For example, the first rail 2306 and the second rail 2308 may be made of extruded aluminum. Some embodiments may include a weight support arm (e.g., a rotatable arm 212) that is movable with the trolley chassis 2300, so that longitudinal movement of the trolley 210 results in longitudinal movement of the weight support arm.

[0096] Some disclosed embodiments include minimal wall-mountable exercise equipment comprising a vertically wall-mountable beam. “Minimal” may refer to prioritizing essential functions and streamlining the user experience. Depending on the embodiment, a minimal design may refer to a simple overall configuration. Furthermore, a minimal design may refer to compact dimensions, such as the length, width, height, and weight of the equipment. For example, a minimal design may have a particularly narrow vertical portion of the equipment. Wall-mountable exercise equipment is equipment that can be attached to a wall to facilitate the performance of exercises. In some embodiments, minimal wall-mountable exercise equipment may allow a user to perform multiple exercise movements using a common piece of equipment. A vertically wall-mountable beam includes any elongated structure extending between the floor and the ceiling. Such a beam may extend at 90 degrees or substantially 90 degrees (e.g., 88 degrees) relative to the floor, but being vertically mountable in the broadest sense does not require a right angle. Figures 2F(i) to 2F(viii) show various examples of vertically mountable beams according to this disclosure, some of which extend at distinct angles other than 90 degrees.

[0097] As another non-limiting example, each of Figures 2A to 2C illustrates an exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As seen in each of Figures 2A to 2C, such a wall-mountable electronic motion device 200 may include a vertically wall-mountable beam 202.

[0098] As another non-limiting example, Figure 3 illustrates an exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. Figure 3 illustrates an example of a minimal wall-mountable electronic motion device 200 having a vertically wall-mountable beam 202.

[0099] Some disclosed embodiments include faceplates on beams. A faceplate refers to a panel or cover that extends along the outward-facing front or visible surface of a beam. A faceplate may be a protective and / or aesthetic cover. A faceplate may be perfectly flat or may include texture, curves, chamfers, bevels, or any other contours. A faceplate may be made from metal, plastic, glass, acrylic, wood, ceramic, composite, and / or a combination of one or more of the aforementioned materials. A faceplate may be attached with adhesive or, in other cases, connected to the beam by screws, rivets, plugs, or friction fitting.

[0100] As a non-limiting example, Figure 2A illustrates an exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device 200 having a faceplate 246 on a beam 202.

[0101] According to some disclosed embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam includes a pair of opposing tracks. A track refers to a rail or other elongated structure that functions as a guide and / or support. A pair of tracks or rails may be provided, meaning that there may be at least two tracks that may share a common structure or have different structures. Tracks may be opposite each other or may be considered opposite if they are adjacent to each other. For example, a pair of opposing tracks may be mirror images of each other or asymmetrical. They may be separate structures or may be connected to each other. For example, tracks may be attached to a beam or formed integrally with the beam. From a structural point of view, tracks may have ribs, arched ribs, ridges, arches, beams, joists, grooves, and / or trusses.

[0102] As a non-limiting example, Figure 6A illustrates a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 including a pair of opposing tracks 228. As shown, the tracks 228 face each other. However, in some embodiments, the tracks may face away from each other, in opposite directions, or both may face forward or backward.

[0103] Figure 7A illustrates another example where the track is a tubular rail 704 connected to a beam 700.

[0104] According to some disclosed embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam includes an elongated aluminum extruded product with a pair of opposing tracks formed thereon. Aluminum may be used due to its favorable strength-to-weight and cost-effectiveness. However, any other suitable material may be used. The aluminum may be extruded such that the tracks are formed integrally with the beam. For example, as illustrated in Figure 6A, the beam 202 may be an aluminum extruded product having integrally formed tracks 228. Extrusion is formed by exposing aluminum to high pressure and pushing the material through a die, thereby forming the material into a continuous length with a consistent cross-section. Extrusion is just one example of a beam-track structure. Other known methods for machining or forming metal may be used. Regardless of the mechanism of formation, in some embodiments the beam-track structure may have a U-shaped cross-section, as illustrated in Figure 6A. Other embodiments may have different shapes. For example, in Figure 7A, the track comprises multiple components, including a common base structure 714, with each of the two tubular rails 704 bolted to the base structure 714. Also, as seen in Figure 7A, the beam 700 combined with the common base structure 714 may have a U-shaped cross-section. In some embodiments, the beam 700 and the common base structure 714 may be integrally formed from a single extruded part.

[0105] Some disclosed embodiments include a control knob mounted on a faceplate of a vertically wall-mountable beam for electronic adjustment of a resistance motor. The control knob refers to a rounded dial or handle that can be swiveled, rotated, and / or pressed to adjust, operate, change, and / or adjust a setting. The control knob may function as a user interface for enabling control of at least one resistance motor, as described elsewhere in this specification. Once positioned on the faceplate, the control knob is mounted on the faceplate. Figures 2A, 2G, and 3 illustrate an example of a dial 216 mounted on a faceplate 246.

[0106] Some disclosed embodiments include upper and lower brackets for connecting the upper and lower parts of a vertically wall-mountable beam to a first stud in a wall, respectively. A bracket refers to a structure configured to support, hold, and / or fasten. In this case, the upper bracket may connect to a position on the upper half of the beam, fixing the upper half to the wall, while the lower bracket may connect to a different position on the lower half of the beam, fixing the lower half to the wall. By fastening the brackets to the wall, the upper and lower brackets are positioned on the wall studs, and the brackets connect the beam to the wall studs. The connected upper part may be at any position on the upper half of the beam, and the connected lower part may be at any position on the lower half of the beam, as long as the brackets achieve their function of helping to fix the beam in place on the wall by applying normal kinetic forces. In some embodiments, the upper bracket may be configured to connect to a position on or near the top of the beam, and the lower bracket may be configured to connect to a position on or near the bottom of the beam.

[0107] The resistance exercise equipment disclosed herein may have at least three mounting points to a wall at three locations on the equipment: a first mounting point on an upper bracket, a second mounting point on a lower bracket, and one or more third mounting points connecting a T-bar to a stud or wall. In some embodiments, at least two mounting points are aligned vertically along the beam of the exercise equipment, while at least one additional mounting point is laterally spaced therefrom. By spacing at least one mounting point from the other vertically aligned points, the resistance exercise equipment can contact the wall to support itself and resist torque or other lateral forces acting on the exercise equipment. In some embodiments, the resistance exercise equipment may have three mounting points along a vertically aligned beam. Two mounting points are directly attached to the wall or stud, and at least one of the mounting points may be between the beam and a T-bar, such as a T-bar 204, rather than a third mounting point directly attached to the wall. The T-bar may be attached to the wall or a second stud at a distance from the vertically aligned mounting points. Some embodiments may include at least four mounting points, two of which are on the beam and two on the T-bar.

[0108] A stud refers to a vertical frame member or component used to form a framework for walls, partitions, and / or other structural elements within a building. Studs are installed vertically from floor to ceiling, spaced at regular intervals, and fastened to horizontal plates at the top and bottom of walls. In some structures, studs, such as wooden boards or metal channels, are positioned 16 inches apart from each other at their centers.

[0109] Figure 2A illustrates an example of an upper bracket 236 and a lower bracket 230 for connecting the upper and lower parts of a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 to a first stud in a wall 232, respectively. In the example in Figure 4, the lower bracket 230 also supports other components such as a motor 140. As illustrated in Figure 2D, the centerline 103 of the first stud is below the upper bracket 236 (and the lower bracket 230, not shown).

[0110] According to some disclosed embodiments, the motor housing is associated with a lower bracket, and the motor is housed within the motor housing. The motor and motor housing may be understood as described elsewhere in this specification. The motor housing may be associated with the lower bracket in such a way that the motor housing and the lower bracket may be connected to each other. For example, the lower bracket may be connected to a wall, the housing may be connected to the lower bracket, or the lower bracket may form part of the housing. In some embodiments, the lower housing and the lower bracket may be formed integrally.

[0111] As a non-limiting example, Figure 4 illustrates the lower bracket 230. In this example, the lower bracket is fastened to a portion of the motor housing 228 using upper and lower screws or rivets, and the motor housing 228 itself supports the motor 140. Motor housing 228.

[0112] According to some disclosed embodiments, upper and lower brackets are configured to hold a vertically wall-mountable beam at a predetermined distance from the wall. The brackets can maintain the distance from the wall to the beam by maintaining a predetermined distance according to their dimensions. As illustrated in Figure 2A, for example, a vertical beam 202 is separated from the wall 232 by a gap defined by the dimensions of the upper bracket 236 and the lower bracket 230 (see also Figure 4). The offset distance of each bracket from the wall determines the size of the predetermined distance at which the beam is maintained from the wall.

[0113] Some disclosed embodiments include a trolley for moving along a vertically wall-mountable beam, configured to lock at different positions along the vertically wall-mountable beam. As previously described, a trolley can be said to ride on a vertically wall-mountable beam if it is configured to move along the beam. For example, a trolley may include wheels, slides, guides, bushings, bearings, motion bearings, linear bearings, linear motion bearings, linear guide bearings, and / or any other mechanisms or components that enable the movement of the trolley along the beam. Wheels may be mounted, for example, on a spindle or shaft, thereby enabling rotational support and allowing the wheels to spin freely. Furthermore, wheels may incorporate the use of bearings and / or bushings to reduce friction, enable smooth rotation, and / or provide support.

[0114] The trolley may be configured to lock if it can be fastened in place along the beam. Locking may be achieved via a locking mechanism, which may include, in non-limiting examples, clamps, fasteners, pins, hooks, bolts, or any other structure that prevents substantial movement of the trolley along the beam during motion.

[0115] The trolley may be able to be locked at different positions, meaning that the fixed position of the trolley may be adjustable. Some movements may require the trolley to be higher or lower on the beam. The user's height may also affect the desired height of the trolley. In any case, the lock can be released, the trolley moved, and the lock re-engaged with the trolley at the new position. The different positions of the trolley may be predefined, for example, through a structure having predefined locations, points, or positions where the lock can be performed. In other embodiments, the trolley may be able to be locked at any position along the track.

[0116] As a non-limiting example, Figures 5A and 5B illustrate an example of a trolley 210 having wheels 500 configured to ride on a vertically wall-mountable beam 202, and the lock 502 and engaging pin 504 are illustrated as an example of a mechanism for locking the trolley in place. Such a lock 502 and engaging pin 504 may allow the trolley 210 to be configured to lock at different positions along the vertically wall-mountable beam 202.

[0117] According to some disclosed embodiments, the trolley includes opposing wheels configured to ride on opposing tracks. The wheels may incorporate the use of bearings and / or bushings to reduce friction, enable smooth rotation, and / or provide support. Furthermore, the wheels may assist the movement of the trolley along one or more tracks of the beam 202. The trolley wheels may face each other by engaging with opposing surfaces, such as opposing sides of a track or rail.

[0118] As previously described in relation to Figures 6A to 6C, the trolley 210 is positioned on the wall-mountable beam 202 and configured to lock at different positions along the wall-mountable beam 202 vertically via the lock 502 and the engaging pin 504.

[0119] In the alternative examples shown in Figures 7A and 7B, where the trolley rides on tubular rails and does not have wheels, the trolley 702 slides along the pair 704 of cylindrical tubular rails (tracks) as previously described and can be locked in place as described above.

[0120] Some disclosed embodiments include a selectively positionable arm extending from a trolley, the arm configured to receive a kinetic force applied thereto, the kinetic force including a torque component on a vertically wall-mountable beam. The arm may be selectively positionable if, as previously described, the user is able to select and set or otherwise change the position of the arm. Once a position is selected, the arm may be able to receive a kinetic force applied thereto. The kinetic force may be applied by the user pulling on a cable extending through the arm, as previously described.

[0121] As a non-limiting example, Figure 2B illustrates four exemplary arm positions 240A–240D. The user may select these positions or other positions by rotating the shoulder 214 connected to the arm, as previously described. Figure 2C demonstrates that the arm 212 and shoulder 214 can move up and down on the rail, for example, between the lower illustrated position and the upper illustrated position.

[0122] The applied kinetic force may have a torque component in a beam that can be vertically mounted to a wall. The torque component is part of the force exerted on the beam in the torsional or rotational direction.

[0123] Referring to Figure 2A, for example, if the user positions the arm 212 at an angle such as 45 degrees to the wall and applies a force to the accessory (handle) 222, a portion or component of the force applied during the motion will exert a rotational or torsional force on the beam 202. Because the force applied during the motion can be very large, the lower bracket 230 and upper bracket 236 may eventually detach from the wall or twist to the wall in other ways if some of the features described herein are not present.

[0124] According to some disclosed embodiments, a selectively positionable arm is configured to rotate and move perpendicularly to a beam. The selectively positionable arm may spin, pivot, or rotate around an axis. The axis of rotation may be located where the arm is attached to the exercise equipment. Furthermore, the arm may move up and down along an axis aligned with a track attached to the beam of the exercise equipment. The axis may be a vertical axis or may have a vertical component such that the arm moves perpendicularly to the beam. The vertical direction may also refer to movement, position, and / or arrangement occurring in a top-down manner along the vertical axis.

[0125] Some disclosed embodiments include a T-shaped bar having a first end configured to connect to an intermediate portion of a vertically wall-mountable beam and a second end configured to connect to a second stud spaced apart from a first stud of the wall, thereby resisting the torque component of a kinetic force. A “T-shaped bar” refers to a structure that extends from a vertically wall-mountable beam and together forms a shape resembling the letter “T”. In other words, the bar itself does not have to be T-shaped, but forms a T-shape when viewed together with the vertically wall-mountable beam. Furthermore, a T-shaped bar may have any cross-sectional shape, whether uniform or non-uniform, as long as it serves the function of connecting to both the vertically wall-mountable beam and another wall stud. For example, a T-shaped bar may have a circular, elliptical, rectangular, or any other shape cross-section. A T-shaped bar may be configured as a shelf, as described elsewhere in this specification.

[0126] Figures 2F(i) to 2F(iv) illustrate a configuration in which horizontal T-shaped bars form a single T-shaped structure. Figures 2E and 2F(vi) to 2F(viii) illustrate a configuration in which horizontal bars form two T-shapes, with one T-shape having each vertically wall-mountable beam. The T-shaped bars can be structural components or supports in the overall system. The first end of the T-shaped bar may be configured to connect to the middle portion of the vertically wall-mountable beam, meaning that a portion of the T-shaped bar is mechanically engaged with the vertically wall-mountable beam at a location between the top and bottom of the vertically wall-mountable beam. The connection location can be anywhere on the vertically wall-mountable beam. In some embodiments, the location may be at or near the midpoint of the vertically wall-mountable beam, or at a location convenient for the T-shaped bar to function as a shelf. For the purposes of this disclosure, any location on a T-bar that engages with a vertically wall-mountable beam is considered the first end, regardless of whether the T-bar extends beyond both sides of the vertically wall-mountable beam. Furthermore, the T-bar itself may be mechanically connected to the vertically wall-mountable beam, but for the purposes of this disclosure, the connection exists if it occurs indirectly, for example, via a bracket or other structure. The T-bar is configured to connect if it includes any structure that enables mechanical connection to the vertically wall-mountable beam, or if it is adapted to be used with such any structure. Bolt holes in the T-bar for connecting to the vertically wall-mountable beam are examples of how the T-bar is configured for connection, as are tongue and groove configurations, slot / tab configurations, bracket configurations, or any other structural details that enable connection. The second end of the T-bar refers to a portion of the T-bar that overlaps with or is adjacent to a second stud spaced apart from the first stud to which the vertically wall-mountable beam is fixed. Similar to the first end, the second end does not need to be the exact end portion of the T-bar. Rather, the second end is located on the T-bar where it will be used to connect to the second stud. Such a configuration resists the torque component of the kinetic force.

[0127] As explained earlier, the torque component of the force applied during motion adds a rotational force to the vertically wall-mountable beam. A T-bar additionally connected to both the vertically wall-mountable beam and the next stud in the wall (or another stud in the wall) acts to resist the torque force. Without the connection to the second stud, all the torque force is applied to the first stud. The T-bar connection to the second stud more firmly anchors the vertically wall-mountable beam by distributing the torque force to the second stud, and significantly reduces the possibility of the torque component dislodging the vertically wall-mountable beam from the wall.

[0128] Figures 9A to 9D illustrate an example of a T-bar 204 having a first end 902 configured to connect to an intermediate portion 904 of a vertically wall-mountable beam 202. The T-bar 204 may also have a second end 906 configured to connect to a second stud (centerline 105) spaced apart from a first stud (centerline 103). Optionally, the T-bar may also connect to the first stud near the edge of the T-bar 204. The connection of the second end 906 of the T-bar 204 to the second stud spaced apart from the first stud allows for resistance to the torque component of the kinetic force.

[0129] In some disclosed embodiments, the T-shaped bar is further configured to connect to a second stud (centerline 105) and thereby distribute at least a portion of the torque to the second stud. In such embodiments, the connection to the second stud can distribute the torque by dispersing and / or diffusing the torque force to the second stud.

[0130] In some disclosed embodiments, the T-bar is configured to connect to a second stud via a stud bracket. The T-bar may include an integrated bracket or may be configured to connect to a bracket. In either example, the bracket can fasten the T-bar to the second stud. As an example, Figure 9C illustrates a bracket 918 for fastening a T-bar to a wall at one or more of the first stud (centerline 103) and the second stud (centerline 105). Figures 9B and 9D show different diagrams of the same configuration, but Figures 9B and 9D show a decorative cover above the bracket 918.

[0131] Figures 9E, 9F, and 9G illustrate additional illustrations of a T-bar 204 having brackets 918 attached to one or more of the first stud (centerline 103), second stud (centerline 105), and intermediate section 904 of a vertically wall-mountable beam 202. As shown in Figures 9E to 9G, a shelf such as the T-bar 204 may include one or more hooks or other mounting points for hanging one or more items (e.g., accessories), such as grip handles or other accessories that can be used with resistance exercise equipment.

[0132] Alternatively, the bracket of the T-bar can be integrated with a flange on the T-bar that can be fixed to a second stud.

[0133] In some disclosed embodiments, the stud bracket has an L-shaped cross-section and includes a back plate through which a T-shaped bar can be connected to a first stud, and the stud bracket includes a second cross-section for connecting to an intermediate portion of a vertically wall-mountable beam. "L-shaped" refers to the characteristic of having a shape like the letter "L". "Back plate" may refer to a surface located on the back or rear side of the T-shaped bar. The L-shaped structure may include a surface configured to contact and rest against a wall and has one or more holes in the structure for fixing the back plate to the wall. Such structures are shown, for example, in Figures 9A to 9D. As seen in Figure 9C, the T-shaped bar 204 may be configured to connect to a second stud 105 via an L-shaped stud bracket 918. The connecting surface is a cross-section in that it is perpendicular to the surface it crosses or penetrates.

[0134] As shown in Figure 9A, the L-shaped stud bracket 918 may further include a back plate 920 on which a T-shaped bar 204 can be connected to a first stud 103 of the wall 232, and a second cross section 922 for connecting to an intermediate portion 904 of a vertically wall-mountable beam 202.

[0135] According to some disclosed embodiments, the T-bar 2 is configured as a shelf. A shelf refers to a generally horizontal surface used to support objects, entities, materials, and / or devices. Thus, the T-bar can perform at least two functions: resisting torque forces during motion and serving as a shelf for the user's items.

[0136] According to some disclosed embodiments, the shelf includes a mobile device charger integrated therewith. The mobile device charger refers to a connection for providing power to recharge the battery of a mobile electronic device such as a smartphone, tablet, smartwatch, headphones, laptop, portable media player, and / or any other mobile electronic device. The mobile device charger may allow a user to replenish the power in their mobile device. The device charger may be wireless or wired. The charger may be “integrated” in the sense that it is built into the shelf. For example, a wireless charger or charging port may be integrated into the shelf. For example, the shelf may have one or more of the following: a built-in charging antenna, a USB port, a USB-C port, a lighting port, a power outlet, or any other wired or wireless electronic connection.

[0137] Additionally or alternatively, the T-bar 204 may be configured as a shelf, rack, ledge, and / or any other suitable stand. Hooks may extend from the bottom of the T-bar for hanging accessories such as cable handles or various exercise accessories that are attached to the arm. Examples of such hooks 950 are shown in Figures 9E, 9F, and 9G.

[0138] In some disclosed embodiments, the edge of the shelf is narrower than the width of the faceplate. In this context, the edge refers to the thickness of the outward-facing surface, and the width of the faceplate similarly refers to the width dimension of the faceplate. For example, in Figure 2D, the edge of the shelf (i.e., the edge of the T-bar 204) is depicted using dimension line 524, and the width of the faceplate is depicted using dimension line 514. As shown in the figure, dimension 524 is narrower than dimension 514. Note that the figures shown may not be shown to a specific scale.

[0139] According to some disclosed embodiments, the motor is housed within a motor housing and connected via a cable to a selectively positionable arm, as described elsewhere in this specification.

[0140] As a non-limiting example, the motor 140 is connected to a selectively positionable arm 212 via a cable 206.

[0141] As a further non-limiting example, Figure 4 illustrates an exemplary motor according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. A motor housing 228 is associated with a lower bracket 230, and the motor 140 is housed within the motor housing 228. Furthermore, the motor 140 is connected via a cable 206 to a selectively positionable arm 212.

[0142] According to some disclosed embodiments, a beam is configured to connect to a T-bar via projections that fit into openings. A projection refers to a structure that extends or protrudes from the surrounding surface or environment. Projections can vary in size, shape, and / or form. Projections can take the form of notched tabs that fit into slots or other openings, such as gaps, holes, and / or empty spaces within a surface or structure. For example, a tab on a T-bar may fit into a slot on the side of a vertically wall-mountable beam (and vice versa).

[0143] In some non-limiting embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 may be configured to connect to a T-bar 204 via projections 526 that fit into an opening 516. Specifically, as seen in Figure 10, the projections 526 may be tabs 526 extending from the shelves of the T-bar 204, which fit into slots 516 on the side of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. Additionally or alternatively, the shelves of the T-bar 204 may be bolted to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 via L-shaped brackets, such as bracket 922 in Figure 9G. The bracket 922 may be formed integrally with the T-bar 204.

[0144] According to some disclosed embodiments, the T-bar is configured to extend between and connect to additional vertically wall-mountable beams, which are mounted on a third stud adjacent to a second stud and on the side of the second stud opposite to the first stud. In other words, two vertically wall-mountable exercise equipment can be mounted on two different studs (such as the first stud 103 and the third stud 107 shown in Figure 2E) having at least one intervening stud through which the T-bar crosses. An example of this structure is shown in Figure 2E, in which two wall-mountable exercise equipment 200A and 200B are bridged by a single T-bar 204. In such an example, the T-bar forms a T with each of the two wall-mountable exercise equipment 200A and 200B individually, but the overall structure forms an H-shape, as shown. According to some disclosed embodiments, the T-bar is connectable to a vertically wall-mountable beam at an intermediate location on the vertically wall-mountable beam, as described above.

[0145] According to some disclosed embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam, an additional vertically wall-mountable beam, and a T-bar work together to form an H-shaped configuration, the T-bar being configured to resist torque from both the vertically wall-mountable beam and the additional vertically wall-mountable beam. The H-shaped configuration can provide additional structural stability, flexibility, and modularity. Furthermore, the H-shaped configuration also allows the T-bar to resist torque forces from each of the vertically wall-mountable beam and the additional vertically wall-mountable beam. Such an H-shaped configuration achieves minimal stability of the wall-mountable exercise equipment by mitigating unbalanced forces acting eccentrically on either element. An example of an H-shaped configuration is shown in Figure 2E, in which two wall-mountable exercise equipment 200A and 200B are bridged by a single T-bar 204.

[0146] According to some disclosed embodiments, the control knob is positioned on a vertically wall-mountable beam in a location aligned with the T-bar. For example, the knob may be adjacent to the location where the T-bar intersects with the vertically wall-mountable beam. One advantage of this configuration when the T-bar functions as a shelf for supporting a mobile phone is that the control knob is logically close to the height of the mobile phone. Another advantage of this configuration is that the control knob can be easily and conveniently accessed and used by a variety of users, regardless of their height. For example, as illustrated in Figure 2A, the dial 216 is positioned on a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 in a location aligned with the T-bar 204.

[0147] According to some disclosed embodiments, the T-bar includes a mounting bracket configured to connect to a first stud at a location between the wall and a wall-mountable beam perpendicular to the wall. The mounting bracket may refer to a device or component used to securely attach or support another object to a surface or structure. The mounting bracket can provide a strong, structurally robust, and stable connection.

[0148] As a non-limiting example, Figure 9A illustrates a T-bar 204 including a backplate of a mounting bracket 918 configured to connect to a first stud 103 in the location between wall 232 and a wall-mountable beam 202 perpendicular to the wall.

[0149] In some embodiments, the mounting bracket 918 may have at least two surfaces, namely a first surface supporting the T-shaped bar 204 and a second surface perpendicular to the first surface, the second surface being attached to the wall 232 at one or more locations corresponding to one or more studs. The bracket 918 may also include a transverse portion 922 configured to be attached to the beam 202 at an intermediate portion 904.

[0150] Some conventional fitness equipment has adjustable arms that can rotate and move along rails, but in conventional systems, reorienting the arm position is cumbersome and requires the operation of multiple buttons or levers. Some of the disclosed embodiments simplify arm reorientation using a single knob on the arm's shoulder. Moving the knob in one direction allows the arm to move along the rail or track, changing the height of the arm's shoulder. Moving the knob in a second direction allows the arm to rotate around the shoulder, changing the arm's orientation relative to the exercise equipment. The knob may take other forms such as a button, directional pad, lever, joystick, or other suitable device that allows operation in two or more directions and is capable of at least two different types of movement, such as rotating, pulling, pushing, and any combination thereof.

[0151] Some disclosed embodiments include wall-mountable exercise equipment having a vertically mountable beam and a trolley for moving along the vertically mountable wall beam, configured to lock at different positions along the vertically mountable wall beam. The wall-mountable exercise equipment, vertically mountable beam, and associated trolley are defined and illustrated elsewhere herein, and certain non-limiting examples are provided with reference to Figures 2A–2H, Figure 3, Figures 5A–5B, Figures 6A–6C, and Figures 7A–7B. Thus, these definitions, examples, and illustrations are not repeated except to emphasize that the vertically mountable beam includes any elongated structure configured to extend over a portion of the wall in the direction between the floor and the ceiling, regardless of whether it extends over only a portion of the wall height and regardless of the angle of extension with respect to the floor plane. Track and rail may be interpreted synonymously, and trolley includes any structure that can ride on one or more tracks or rails, regardless of the technical details of the interface between the trolley and the track / rail.

[0152] Some disclosed embodiments include a shoulder rotatably connected to a trolley. A shoulder refers to a joint or connection between mechanical components. In this context, a shoulder is a joint between a trolley and an arm that allows the arm to articulate relative to the trolley.

[0153] The shoulder may be rotatably connected to the trolley, meaning that the shoulder can swivel, pivot, or rotate relative to the trolley while maintaining its connection or linkage to the trolley.

[0154] According to some disclosed embodiments, a wall-mountable exercise device includes at least one pair of opposing, engageable mating surfaces within a shoulder. "Opposite" can refer to two or more objects, entities, and / or structures that face and / or branch off from each other.

[0155] Engageable mating surfaces refer to two or more contoured structures within a mechanical system designed to contact each other and establish a connection or mating. These surfaces are designed to interact and engage with each other to form a secure and functional interface. Engageable mating surfaces are typically designed to have specific shapes, dimensions, and features that enable them to mate together. Mating surfaces may include features such as grooves, slots, tabs, ridges, or other geometric elements that facilitate proper alignment and connection.

[0156] Refer to Figures 13A–13C illustrating a non-limiting example of a shoulder 214 with an integrated knob 1000 for use in adjusting the position of an arm in a wall-mounted gym. In some embodiments, the shoulder 214 may include at least one pair 1002 and 1004 of opposing engageable mating surfaces. The shoulder 214 may be configured such that the arm 212 and the shoulder 214 can rotate relative to the beam 202 when the knob 1000 is actuated to disengage the mating surfaces (for example, as shown in Figure 4B). In some embodiments, the opposing engageable mating surfaces 1002 and 1004 may include opposing meshing teeth 1006. In some embodiments, the opposing engageable mating surfaces 1002 and 1004 may include opposing tongue and groove 1008. In some embodiments, the tongue and groove may include a single tongue for selective engagement with any one of a plurality of grooves (for example, the grooves may function as indicators). In some embodiments, the tongue and groove joint may include a single groove for selective engagement with multiple tongues (for example, the tongue may act as an index). In some embodiments, the tongue and groove joint may include multiple tongues for selective engagement with multiple grooves. Some embodiments may include only the tongue and groove joint structure or only the mating teeth, while other embodiments may include both. In embodiments including both, the tongue and groove joint structure may provide indexing such that the teeth can only mate at a specifically predetermined angle of rotation. The tongue and groove joint configuration may provide sufficient strength to lock the shoulder in place and withstand kinetic forces, but the teeth may provide even greater strength. In some embodiments, the tongue and groove joint structure may be completely omitted by locking the teeth to prevent the shoulder from rotating.

[0157] For example, in the embodiments shown in Figures 13A-13C, which use both tongue and groove and meshing teeth, the meshing teeth 1006 can resist rotational motion while the tongue and groove 1008 determines the rotational position of the arm 212 and shoulder 214. In other words, the tongue and groove 1008 can position the angle of the arm 212 relative to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202, and the meshing teeth 1006 can support the load of the resistive weight of the motor 140 during the motion routine.

[0158] Refer to Figures 14A–14C illustrating different stages of engagement of mating surfaces 1002 and 1004 according to several disclosed embodiments. Figure 14A illustrates the mating surfaces in a disengaged state (for example, neither the tongue 1010 nor the meshing teeth 1006 of mating surfaces 1002 and 1004 are engaged). This configuration may allow, for example, the selection of one of several grooves for engaging with the tongue to set the angle of the arm 214. Figure 14B shows the surfaces 1002 and 1004 in an engaged state, where the tongue 1010 and groove 1012 engage to set the orientation of the arm 212, and the meshing teeth 1002 and 1004 engage to support the load of a weight-bearing motion performed using the arm 212. Figure 14C illustrates the mating surfaces 1002 and 1004 being disassembled to expose the teeth of mating surfaces 1002 and 1004. In some embodiments, each of the mating surfaces 1002 and 1004 may be made of metal, composite material, or high-strength plastic.

[0159] Some disclosed embodiments include an arm connected to a shoulder and rotatable with the shoulder, wherein the arm and shoulder are configured to lock in different rotational positions relative to the trolley. The arm may be selectively positionable, if, as previously described, the user is able to select and set or otherwise change the position of the arm. Once a position is selected, the arm may be capable of receiving a kinetic force applied to it. The kinetic force may be applied by the user pulling a cable extending through the arm, as previously described.

[0160] As explained earlier, the shoulder can be locked in various positions. Therefore, an arm connected to the shoulder can be locked in the same rotational position by connecting the arm to the shoulder and extending the arm from the shoulder. "Different rotational positions" refers to two or more radial orientations. For example, depending on the reference coordinate system used, if straight vertically is the baseline of 0 rotation angle, then 90 degrees may correspond to a horizontal arm. The specific rotation angles that the arm can take may depend on design choices.

[0161] The arms and shoulders can each be locked in a position effective relative to the trolley using any one of the various locking mechanisms described above.

[0162] As another non-limiting example, Figure 2A illustrates an exemplary wall-mountable exercise device 200 having a vertically wall-mountable beam 202, a trolley 210 for riding on the vertically wall-mountable beam 202, a shoulder 214 rotatably connected to the trolley 210, and an arm 212 rotatably connected to the shoulder 214. The arm 212 rotates with the shoulder 214 because it is connected to the shoulder.

[0163] As a non-limiting example, Figure 2B illustrates an exemplary wall-mountable exercise device, in which the arm 212 and shoulder 214 may be configured to lock in different rotational positions 240A, 240B, 240C, and 240D relative to the trolley 210. Similarly, Figure 2C illustrates an exemplary wall-mountable exercise device in which the arm 212 and shoulder 214 can be locked in either a different rotational position 45 degrees above or 45 degrees below the horizontal line. Figure 2C illustrates the extreme ends of the range of motion of the shoulder and arm, the lower arm diagram depicts the trolley and arm moved to its lowest position, and the upper arm diagram illustrates the trolley and arm in its highest position.

[0164] Some disclosed embodiments include a knob extending from the shoulder, which is movable in a first direction to allow rotation of the arm and in a second direction to allow longitudinal movement of the trolley along the beam. The knob may include any grippable and operable elements. For example, the exercise equipment may be adjusted by pushing or pulling the knob extending from the shoulder. In some embodiments, rotation of the knob may affect the adjustment. The knob may vary in size, shape, and / or form. The knob may be small and inconspicuous, large and conspicuous, or moderately conspicuous. The knob may be a projection, protrusion, ridge, and / or any other protruding feature. The knob is said to extend from the shoulder if it protrudes from the shoulder in any direction. Alternatively, a lever or button may be embedded in the shoulder to enable similar functionality.

[0165] A knob is considered movable if its position can be changed. For example, a knob may be movable in a direction if it can be pushed in that direction, and may be movable in the opposite direction if it can be pulled in the opposite direction to the pushing direction. The direction of movement does not have to be opposite. In some embodiments, the first direction may be axial and the second direction may be rotational, or vice versa. Alternatively, both directions may be rotational. Thus, direction simply refers to the course, path, and / or orientation of movement or position relative to an initial point, reference point, and / or reference frame. A knob becomes movable if it is designed so that the force acting on it can move it.

[0166] Referring to Figures 13A to 13C as an example, when the knob is pushed in, as illustrated in Figure 13C, teeth 1002 and 1004 and tongue-and-groove structure 1008 are disengaged, and the shoulder 214 can be rotated, as illustrated by the rotational arrow 2020. The act of pushing the knob disengages the locked position of the shoulder in Figure 13C, but it should be understood that in embodiments, pulling the knob, or in some cases rotating the knob, may also cause disengagement. Therefore, it should be understood that the first direction may be axially inward as illustrated in Figure 13C, but the first direction may be outward axial movement, rotational movement (e.g., with chamfered or inclined surfaces where rotational movement is converted to axial movement), or any other movement depending on the mechanism used that disengages the mating surface.

[0167] Different forms and mechanisms of engagement and disengagement within the scope of this disclosure may be analogous to clutch disengagement, in which a clutch plate is disengaged from a flywheel, or gear disengagement, in which gear teeth are separated to stop transmission. Additionally or alternatively, disengagement may be quick-release disengagement, in which components can be disengaged and / or separated using a quick-release lever or mechanism. Disengagement may be disengagement, in which two or more shafts and / or components coupled together are disengaged. Disengagement may be brake disengagement, analogous to the release of a brake pedal or lever to allow free movement and / or rotation of a wheel and / or associated components. Disengagement may be lock disengagement, in which a locking mechanism can be disengaged and / or released. Locking mechanisms may include clamps, fasteners, pins, hooks, bolts, cam locks, cylinder locks, electronic locks, deadbolt locks, padlocks, and / or other devices, mechanisms, or systems for fixing, fastening, and / or holding things, entities, objects, and / or structures in a fixed position.

[0168] The engagement / disengagement structure may include, for example, a biasing mechanism that applies spring tension, and the release of the spring tension causes either engagement or disengagement. The engagement / disengagement structure may include a mechanical linkage mechanism, which can be separated or disconnected. This may include disengaging a connecting rod from a crankshaft-like structure, releasing a push rod from a valve, and / or disconnecting a control rod.

[0169] In other embodiments, the engagement / disengagement structure may include electronic equipment. For example, the activation / deactivation of a solenoid may enable the disengagement and engagement of the arm. The above are just a few examples of the many structures intended to enable the rotation of the arm and shoulder.

[0170] According to some disclosed embodiments, the first direction is associated with a pushing motion configured to advance the knob toward a beam to which it can be vertically mounted. The user may move the knob toward the beam to which it can be vertically mounted such that a portion of the knob retracts into the shoulder. A pushing motion refers to applying force toward an object, body, entity, structure, and / or device, and toward a particular point and / or location.

[0171] In some embodiments, the knob extends from the shoulder of the arm. In the non-limiting example shown in Figure 13A, the knob 1000 extends from the shoulder 214 connected to the arm 212. The knob 1000 may be configured to be pushed toward the beam 202, thereby causing the knob 1000 to advance toward the shoulder 214 and the beam 202. Movement of the knob in a first direction may disengage the mating surfaces and allow the arm and shoulder to rotate. The first direction may be associated with, related to, correlated with, and / or connected in any way to a pushing motion. The pushing motion may be performed and / or carried out via a body part, tool, instrument, device, mechanical tool, mechanical device, and / or any other suitable or preferred actuation mechanism or device.

[0172] According to some disclosed embodiments, the knob is configured such that a pushing motion causes disengagement of opposing engageable mating surfaces, thereby allowing the arm and shoulder to rotate. As mentioned above, when the mating surfaces are disengaged by a pushing force, relative movement between those surfaces may be possible. In this context, disengagement occurs by pushing, and once disengaged, rotation may occur when a rotational force is applied to the arm by the user.

[0173] According to some disclosed embodiments, opposing engageable mating surfaces include opposing meshing teeth. "Meshing teeth" may refer to opposing contours that can be mated. Meshing teeth may refer to specific outlines and / or shapes designed to mate in a complementary manner. Meshing teeth may refer to teeth having raised ridges, grooves, notches, and / or any other features that enable meshing connections and / or engagements. Meshing teeth may refer to teeth of gears in a gear system, meshing parts, zipper teeth in a zipper mechanism, meshing tabs and slots, and / or meshing flanges. Examples of teeth include spur gear teeth, helical gear teeth, bevel gear teeth, worm gear teeth, or any other form of teeth.

[0174] According to some disclosed embodiments, opposing engageable mating surfaces include opposing tongues and grooves. A “tongue and groove” can refer to a joint or interlocking system in which a tongue on one component fits into a corresponding groove on another component to form a secure connection. A tongue and groove may include one or more projections, protrusions, ridges, and / or any other protruding features. Tongues and grooves can vary in size, shape, and / or form. The corresponding grooves can be channels, recesses, notches, and / or any concave areas. The corresponding grooves can vary in size, shape, and / or form.

[0175] According to some disclosed embodiments, the tongue and groove joint includes a single tongue for selective engagement with multiple grooves. "Single" refers to only one tongue, and "multiple grooves" refers to two or more grooves.

[0176] In this context, "selective" or "selectively" means that a selection can be made regarding the groove with which the tongue and groove engage. Referring to Figure 14B as an example, tongue and groove 1010 can selectively engage with any one of the illustrated grooves 1012. The selection of groove correlates with the indexing position of the arm connected to the shoulder.

[0177] It should be understood that, in a similar manner according to several disclosed embodiments, a tongue and groove joint may include a single groove for selective engagement with multiple tongues. Although not shown, an example of this embodiment is similar to Figure 14B, but instead of having a single tongue and groove for engaging with multiple grooves, a single groove may selectively engage with multiple tongues. Alternatively, in embodiments for increased safety and possibly the elimination of teeth, a tongue and groove joint may include multiple tongues for selective engagement with multiple grooves. For example, in Figure 14B, instead of a single tongue and groove 1010, there may be two or more tongues, resulting in multiple grooves 1012 being engaged simultaneously.

[0178] According to some disclosed embodiments, the opposing engageable mating surfaces include opposing meshing teeth and opposing tongue and groove, wherein the opposing meshing teeth are configured to transmit rotational motion through the meshing teeth when engaged, and the tongue and groove are configured to determine the rotational position of the arm and shoulder when engaged. As described above, in situations where both the tongue and groove and meshing tooth structure are used, the teeth may fix the rotational connection, and the tongue and groove structure may indicate the location of the connection.

[0179] According to some disclosed embodiments, the knob is configured to unlock when moved in a second direction, allowing the trolley to move. The same knob, which is operable in one direction to disengage the shoulder and allow the arm to rotate, is movable in a second direction to disengage the trolley from the rail or track, allowing the trolley to move along the beam.

[0180] The second direction may be any direction different from the first direction. The second direction may be a pushing direction, a pulling direction, a rotational direction, and / or any other suitable direction. The lock may be a locking mechanism, which may be a clamp, fastener, pin, hook, bolt, cam lock, cylinder lock, electronic lock, deadbolt lock, padlock, and / or another device, mechanism, or system for fixing, fastening, and / or holding the trolley in place.

[0181] According to some disclosed embodiments, the second direction is associated with a pulling motion configured to advance the knob away from a vertically mountable beam. In this context, “away from” refers to a direction other than toward the beam.

[0182] According to some disclosed embodiments, when such a pulling motion is made with respect to the knob, the lock is disengaged, thereby allowing the trolley to move along a vertically mountable wall beam. The lock may include a movable projection configured to selectively engage with openings spaced apart along the beam. "Projection" may refer to a structure that extends or protrudes from the surrounding surface or environment. Projections may vary in size, shape, and / or form. "Opening" may refer to a gap, hole, or void in a surface or structure. The openings may be spaced apart from each other so that selective engagement from the projection selects the position of the trolley.

[0183] A movable projection may include a tapered edge, and the opening is tapered to correspond to the tapered edge of the projection. "Taper," "tapered," or "to become tapered" may refer to a gradual decrease in width, thickness, or size from one end to the other. Edge refers to the outermost part, boundary, border, margin, fringe, and / or perimeter. "Corresponding" or "corresponding" may refer to the relationship between two surfaces that are designed or aligned to fit together or interact with each other. When a projection engages with (or is designed to engage with) an opening, the projection and the opening are said to correspond.

[0184] Figure 6D illustrates a non-limiting example of a portion 140 of a beam 202 having multiple openings 604. As shown, the openings 604 may have one or more tapered ends, edges, or surfaces to assist in engaging and disengaging projections from a trolley (not shown). The portion 140 of the beam 202 may have several additional openings, such as the openings 604 shown in Figure 6B.

[0185] In some embodiments, the first and second directions may be reversed such that the first direction is associated with a pulling motion to advance the knob away from a vertically mountable beam (1016 in Figure 13A), and the second direction is associated with a pushing motion to advance the knob toward a vertically mountable beam (1014 in Figure 13A).

[0186] In some disclosed embodiments, the knob is configured to move between three positions, including a trolley release position, an arm orientation position, and a neutral position for preventing trolley movement and setting the orientation of the arm. When the knob is not moved in the first or second direction, the knob can remain stationary in the neutral position, maintaining both the direction of arm rotation and the position of the trolley along the beam.

[0187] The trolley release position is the position of the knob that unlocks the trolley, allowing it to move along the beam. The arm orientation position is the position of the knob that unlocks one or more mating surfaces of the shoulder, allowing the arm to rotate and reposition away from the beam. For example, the trolley release position may be the position where the trolley is released from its current position or restrained state and allowed to move along the beam in response to a force acting on the trolley, and the arm orientation position is the position of the knob that allows the shoulder to rotate in response to an applied rotational force.

[0188] The neutral position of the knob is the position that does not allow the trolley or arm to be repositioned or reoriented. The neutral position may be the default or stationary position of the knob when no external force, input, and / or movement is applied to the knob.

[0189] In some disclosed embodiments, a wall-mountable exercise device further includes a biasing mechanism for biasing a knob toward a neutral position. “Biasing” can mean an action or process that applies force, tension, or displacement to bring a particular predetermined state or behavior within a system. Biasing can include introducing a controlled force to establish a preferred or desired operating state when no additional force is applied by the user. “Biasing mechanism” can mean a component, device, and / or system designed to apply a controlled force, in this case forcing the knob toward a neutral position. A biasing mechanism can include a spring that exerts a force to maintain contact, tension, or compression between components. Additionally or alternatively, a biasing mechanism can include a preloaded bearing, magnet, pneumatic device, or any other structure that prompts the knob to move toward a neutral position by applying a controlled force.

[0190] In some disclosed embodiments, a wall-mountable exercise device further comprises a biasing mechanism that includes at least one of a spring, a magnet, a motor, or a pneumatic device. A spring refers to a component or group of components that, when deformed, have elastic properties to return to their original shape, and a magnet may use a magnetic field to move a component to a desired location. A pneumatic device is a device that may use air or gas to move a component to a desired location. In some embodiments, an actuator may use compressed air and / or gas to apply a controlled force or pressure. A pneumatic device may include one or more actuators, valves, tubes or piping for transporting gas, and a compressed gas source such as a pump or tank. Some embodiments may include one or more hydraulic components that are similar in function and nature to a pneumatic device but use a liquid instead of compressed gas to generate or transmit force from one place to another.

[0191] As a non-limiting example, in Figure 6C, the trolley 210 may be configured to lock at different positions along a vertically wall-mountable beam 202. This may result in the trolley 210 having a lock 502 with an associated movable projection 504. Such a lock 502 and movable projection 504 may enable the trolley 210 to be configured to lock at different positions along a vertically wall-mountable beam 202. Specifically, the lock 502 and its movable projection 504 may be configured to selectively engage with an opening 604 spaced apart along the beam 140. Furthermore, the movable projection 504 may include a tapered edge. The opening 604 may also be tapered to correspond to the tapered edge of the projection 504. A non-limiting example of the tapering of the opening 604 is shown in Figure 6D.

[0192] As a non-limiting example, as shown in Figure 6D, the tapered opening 604 may be tapered to correspond to the tapered edge of the projection 504 shown in Figure 6C.

[0193] In some embodiments, the exercise equipment may include one or more sensors for tracking the location of one or more equipment components. The sensors may be embedded in or mounted on one or more components of the exercise equipment, such as the beam 202, the trolley 210, the projection 504, one or more openings 604, the arm 212, the shoulder 214, the knob 1000, and any other components associated with the movement of the system components. For example, each of the openings 604 may be associated with a position sensor to confirm that the projection 504 of the trolley 210 is locked within the opening 604. In some embodiments, one or more sensors may be part of the projection 504 (e.g., a contact sensor), in addition to, or instead of, sensors within the openings 604. Tracking the location or status of the components of the exercise equipment or the projections and locking mechanisms can improve the safety, performance, and user experience of using the exercise equipment.

[0194] As seen in Figure 6C, the knob 1000 is configured such that when moved in a second direction 1016, it disengages the lock 502 and the movable projection 504 from the opening 604, thereby allowing the trolley 210 to move. As seen in each of Figure 6C, the second direction 1016 may be associated with a pulling motion 1016 configured to advance the knob 1000 away from the vertically mountable beam 202. As can be further understood from examining Figure 6C, the knob 1000 may be configured such that the pulling motion 1016 disengages the lock 502 and the movable projection from the opening 604, thereby allowing the trolley 210 to move along the vertically mountable wall beam 202. However, prior to the application of the pulling motion 1016, a biasing mechanism (e.g., spring 218) biases the knob 1000 toward the neutral position, and the lock 502 and the movable projection 504 engage with the opening 604.

[0195] As a non-limiting example, Figure 13A illustrates an exemplary wall-mountable exercise device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. As seen in Figure 13A, the wall-mountable exercise device may include a vertically mountable beam 202, a shoulder 214, an arm 212 connected to the shoulder 214 and rotatable with the shoulder 214, and a knob 1000 extending from the shoulder. As can be seen further in Figure 13A, the knob 1000 may be movable in a first direction 1014 to allow rotation of the arm 212. The knob 1000 may also be movable in a second direction 1016 to allow longitudinal movement of the trolley along the beam 202. The second direction 1016 may be associated with a pulling motion 1016. However, as seen in Figure 13A, the second direction 1016 may be associated with a pushing motion to advance the knob 1000 toward the vertically mountable beam 202.

[0196] Comparing Figures 13A to 13C, it can be seen that the knob 1000 is configured to move between three positions: the trolley release position, the arm orientation position, and the neutral position. In Figure 13A, when no force is applied to the knob 1000, the knob is in the neutral position 1015. When the knob 1000 is moved in the second direction 1016, which is a pulling motion, the trolley is released as previously described. Figure 13B shows the neutral position which prevents the trolley and arm from moving. When the knob 1000 is moved in the first direction 1014, the shoulder is disengaged, allowing the arm 212 to be oriented as shown in Figure 13C. The biasing mechanism biases the knob 1000 toward the neutral position shown in Figure 13B.

[0197] Some disclosed embodiments include exercise equipment having a multifunction one-handed control. A multifunction control is a user interface that can adjust two or more types of functions. A one-handed control is a user interface that can be operated with one hand. As described herein, a multifunction one-handed control allows the user to adjust multiple functions with one hand. In some embodiments, the multifunction one-handed control unit may include a dial. The functions to be controlled may include the operating parameters, settings, and operating modes of the exercise equipment. Non-limiting examples of the functions to be controlled include the resistance level of one or more resistance motors, the operating modes of resistance motors (e.g., smooth operation, chain, band, variable resistance simulation), the type of exercise, the independent equipment mode, the paired equipment mode, and other adjustable settings associated with the movement or operating parameters of the exercise equipment, including other examples discussed herein.

[0198] Referring to Figure 2A, dial 216 is an example of a multifunction control unit. Dial 216 is located on the vertical beam 202 of the electronic motion device 200. Exemplary operation and function of dial 216 are described in more detail below.

[0199] In some embodiments, the exercise equipment includes a frame and pulleys associated with the frame. In the context of this embodiment, the frame refers to a rigid structure for supporting the pulleys. The frame may be a beam or another type of rigid structure that provides strength and structural integrity to the exercise equipment. The frame may be formed to provide structural support and bracing for the exercise equipment and may be designed to withstand the physical forces exerted on the exercise equipment during exercise. In some embodiments, the frame may include a beam having mounted shelves extending from the side of the beam, perpendicular to the beam, or at an angle to the beam. The beam may be an elongated piece of rigid material. In some embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam may be mounted to a wall via one or more support brackets. The frame and brackets may be made of durable metal (e.g., steel and / or aluminum) for sturdiness and may support the pulley system and allow a first end of a cable to be connected to a resistance motor and a second end of a cable to be connected to the exercise equipment.

[0200] A pulley is a mechanical device comprising at least one wheel, the wheel acting to change the direction of the force applied to a cable surrounding the wheel. One or more pulleys may be mounted on a frame to route a tension cable between a resistance motor and a handle or other type of device moved by a user to perform motion. The pulley wheel may have a grooved edge or rim around which the cable passes. The pulley may be supported by a frame or by a shell (e.g., a block) to guide the cable around the wheel so that the rotation of the wheel can change the direction of the cable (for example, a downward movement at one end of the cable may cause a corresponding upward movement at the other end of the cable, and vice versa). In some embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam may include a pulley located at its top. The pulley of a vertically wall-mountable beam may be associated with an upper bracket configured to attach the upper end of the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall. For example, the pulley may be located inside a housing configured as an upper bracket for connecting a vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall. The upper bracket can be made of a durable metal such as stainless steel, galvanized steel, or aluminum.

[0201] Referring to Figure 2A, the electronic motion device 200 may include a frame such as a wall-mounted beam 202 for housing the pulley system 208. The frame may also include a T-shaped bar 204 extending laterally from the side of the beam to form a T-shaped structure. The motion device 200 may include an electronically adjustable weight resistance motor 140 housed inside a motor housing 228 at the bottom of the frame. A tension cable 206 may extend along the length of the wall-mounted beam 202 from a lower bracket 230 to an upper bracket 236 and through the pulley system 208.

[0202] Figure 2E shows another exemplary configuration having first and second exercise equipment 200A and 200B in an H-shaped configuration (i.e., two T-shaped configurations). Each exercise equipment 200A and 200B includes wall-mounted beams (202A and 202B, respectively), which are joined by a T-shaped bar 204 between the beams. In this example, beams 202A and 202B, together with the T-shaped bar 204, form the H-shaped frame of the exercise equipment. The configuration is not limited thereto, and additional configurations and frame shapes may be contemplated, such as the examples shown in Figure 2F, which include A-shaped and V-shaped frames.

[0203] Figure 8 illustrates an exemplary pulley configuration 208 for an electronic wall-mountable exercise device 200 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The pulley configuration 208 may include a pair of sheaves 802 and 804 (e.g., rotatable discs or wheels), each sheave having grooves 806 and 808 on its rim, respectively. The grooves 806 and 808 may have a width for accommodating a cable 206 (e.g., see Figure 2) therein, so that the rotating sheaves 802 and 804 may allow the cable 206 to slide through the pulley configuration 208 (e.g., extending a portion of the cable 206 away from the spool 218 or retracting a portion of the cable 206 back towards the spool 218). The pulley configuration 208 may also be associated with a housing 810 located at the top of the electronic wall-mountable exercise equipment 200, allowing the cable 206 to extend to substantially the maximum height of the electronic wall-mountable exercise equipment 200, for example, from a spool 218 located at the base of a vertical wall-mountable beam 202 to the housing 810 at the top of the vertical wall-mountable beam 202.

[0204] In some embodiments, the exercise equipment includes an arm associated with a pulley, the arm being adjustable to change the orientation of the pulley. The arm is an elongated portion of the exercise equipment. The arm may be an elongated shaft having one end connected to the exercise equipment and the opposite free end. The arm may be articulated along one or more axes at connection points to the associated main frame or beam. The arm uses the associated pulley to pay out or feed a tension cable to the free end. In some embodiments, the pulley may be one of several pulleys located along the tension cable between the free end of the arm and the resistance motor. The number of pulleys may be varied depending on specific design considerations. In some embodiments, one end of the arm may be connected to the exercise equipment via a shoulder, trolley, and / or another form of adjustable intermediate device. The arm may be configured to lock in different rotational positions relative to the exercise equipment by adjustment of the shoulder, trolley, or both.

[0205] Referring to Figures 2A and 2E, the exercise equipment 200 may include an arm 212 associated with a pulley system 208. A cable 206 may extend from the motor 140 through the pulley 208 over the length of the arm 212, for example, allowing a user to operate an attachment mounted on the distal end of the arm to perform a weight-loading exercise routine. The arm 212 may be adjustable to change the orientation of the arm relative to the exercise equipment 200.

[0206] As shown in Figure 2B, a side view of an exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device 200 in Figure 2A, the arm 212 may be adjustable to a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 in four different orientations 240A, 240B, 240C, and 240D. Orientation 240A may be substantially parallel to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. Orientation 240B may be at a substantially 45° angle to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. Orientation 240c may be substantially perpendicular to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 (e.g., and substantially parallel to the floor). Orientation 240D may be at a substantially 135° angle to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. The four different orientations shown are not limiting, and the arm 212 may be oriented to more than four or fewer orientations. Although four arm positions are shown as examples, fewer or more arm positions may be used according to the disclosed embodiments.

[0207] As shown in Figure 2C, another side view of the exemplary wall-mountable electronic motion device 200 of Figure 2A, the arm 212 can be adjusted to be selectively positioned at two height extremes 242 and 244. A trolley 210 (see Figure 2A) slides along the vertically wall-mountable beam 202 to position the arm 212 at heights 242 and 244. The trolley may be associated with the arm 212 so that the height of the arm can be adjusted by moving the trolley along the rail or pair of rails of the vertically wall-mountable beam of the electronic motion device, and the height of the arm can be fixed by locking the trolley in a selected location. Although only two different heights are shown, this is not limited to the disclosure, and the arm 212 can be selectively positioned at three or more different heights along the vertically wall-mountable beam 202. The orientation of the pulley system 208 can be adjusted to maintain proper routing and alignment of the cable 206 from the tension motor 140 through the arm 212 when the arm is adjusted to the orientation shown in Figures 2B and 2C. For example, one or more pulleys of the pulley system 208 may automatically pivot or swivel when the arm 212 is adjusted and the angle at which the tension cable 306 enters the arm 212 is changed.

[0208] In some embodiments, the exercise equipment includes an electronically adjustable weight-resistance motor, as described elsewhere in this specification. For example, as stated above, a resistance motor refers to a motor that applies a resistive force. Such a motor may be electronically adjustable by including one or more electromagnets configured to apply a variable electromagnetic field as resistance in response to a control signal (e.g., voltage) received by the motor. For example, a user may operate a control unit to change the level of resistance produced by the resistance motor to correspond to the amount of weight (e.g., “digital weight”) that the muscles must overcome during the performance of weight-loading exercise. The resistance motor may be associated with at least one processor configured to control the level of current flowing through it, and the at least one processor may enable control of the resistance or attribute associated with the digital weight produced by the resistance motor. Such resistance or digital weight may be applied to a first tension cable.

[0209] A brushless DC motor (BLDC motor) is one non-limiting example of a motor that can be used to provide resistance. Such a motor may be incorporated into the resistance mechanism of exercise equipment, for example, via a flywheel or pulley system. In some embodiments, the resistance motor can be electronically tuned. The resistance level can be adjusted by changing the voltage or current applied to the motor. An electronic motor controller may receive input signals via a user interface or smart gym system and adjust the motor's speed and torque output accordingly. This allows the user (or program) to select and adjust the desired resistance level during training, providing the user with different training intensities.

[0210] In some embodiments, the exercise equipment includes a spool associated with an electronically adjustable weight-resistance motor. A spool refers to a rounded or cylindrical device used to wind up or unwind a cable, band, rope, or other elongated structure. A spool may include, for example, a central core and flanges on each end for holding the wound material in place. In a disclosed embodiment using a cable, for example, the cable may be wound on the spool, and an electronically adjustable weight-resistance motor may be configured to exert rotational resistance on the spool. Rotational resistance, also called torque, refers to the force or resistance that arises when attempting to rotate the spool. For example, a user may exert rotational force on the spool by pulling a cable wound around it, and a motor connected to the spool may exert a reverse rotational force.

[0211] Figure 4 is a perspective view including an exemplary resistance motor 140 connected to a spool 218 via a belt 220. The resistance motor 140 may include wiring connected to a power source (not shown), and one or more permanent magnets of the resistance motor 140 may produce a magnetoresistance (e.g., impedance) that resists the rotation of the spindle 212. At least one processor or controller may control the characteristics of the current or voltage flowing through the wiring, thereby controlling the characteristics of the magnetoresistance produced by the resistance motor 140 that resists the rotation of the spindle 212. At least one processor or controller may adjust the characteristics based on a program, or by user input via one or more interfaces on the electronic exercise device 200, or by command inputs entered via a mobile communication device (not shown).

[0212] In Figure 4, the belt 220 is wound around the spindle 212 and the spool 218, thereby connecting the spool 218 to the spindle 212 of the resistance motor 140. The first end of the cable 206 may be fastened to the spool 218, and a first length of cable 206 may be wound around the spool 218. A second length of cable 206 may extend through the wall-mountable electronic exercise device 200 and through the pulley system 208, and exit from the distal end of the arm 212. The second end 234 of cable 206 may exit from the arm 212 and be connected to the exercise attachment 222, so that when the exercise attachment 222 is operated, the cable 206 is pulled, and a rotational force (e.g., torque) may be applied to the spool 218 and the spindle 212 via the belt 220. The torque applied to the spool 218 by operating the motion accessory 222 can be resisted, at least partially, by the spindle 212 due to the magnetic resistance generated by the resistance motor 140. Although a belt 220 is shown, in other embodiments, the spool 218 can be connected directly to the shaft 212 of the motor 220 or to the motor shaft 212 via gears.

[0213] As illustrated in Figure 2A, the T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200 may include a frame (e.g., a wall-mounted beam 202) for housing a pulley system 210. The wall-mounted beam 202 may be associated with a pulley system 208 located inside an upper bracket (see Figure 8) for mounting the upper part of the wall-mounted beam 202 to a wall stud. The T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200 may include an electronically adjustable weight-resistance motor 140 connected to a lower bracket 230 for mounting the lower part of the frame to a wall stud. The wall-mounted gym 200 may include a spool 218 associated with the electronically adjustable weight-resistance motor 140, thereby allowing the electronically adjustable weight-resistance motor 140 to exert rotational resistance on the spool 218. For example, the spool 218 may be associated with the motor 140 via a belt 220, allowing the motor 140 to exert rotational resistance on the spool 218.

[0214] In some embodiments, the exercise equipment includes a cable having a first end connected to a spool and extending through a pulley. The cable may be a tension cable as described herein and may include ropes, cords, chains, belts, and / or any other bands or cords having tensile strength to withstand repeated tension. Depending on the overall design, the tension cable may include multiple fibers (e.g., stainless steel and / or galvanized steel) that can be combined and twisted to form an elongated structure and may optionally include a coating such as nylon and / or PVC to reduce friction and abrasion. In some embodiments, the cable may have tensile strength suitable for withstanding the resistive force associated with the resistance motor of the electronic exercise equipment. For example, the first end of the cable may be operably connected (i.e., via a spool) to the resistance motor, and the second end of the cable may be connected to a handle to allow a user to apply force to the cable. The cable may extend a movable arm of the electronic exercise equipment and allow the mechanical force applied to move the arm to be at least partially resisted by the resistance motor. As previously mentioned, the cable 206 in Figure 4 is an example of a tension cable. One end of the cable 206 may be connected to the spool 218 via the attachment 222 so that the force applied to the cable 206 is resisted by the motor 140, and may be screwed through the exercise equipment to an attachment such as the attachment 222 in Figure 2A. As further shown in Figure 2A, the cable 206 may extend through a pulley such as the pulley system 208.

[0215] Figure 4 shows an exemplary resistance motor 140 of a wall-mountable electronic exercise device 200 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. The resistance motor 140 may include wiring connected to a power source (not shown), and one or more permanent magnets of the resistance motor 140 may produce a magnetoresistance (e.g., impedance) that resists the rotation of a spindle 212. At least one processor or controller may control the characteristics of the current or voltage flowing through the wiring, thereby controlling the characteristics of the magnetoresistance produced by the resistance motor 140 that resists the rotation of the spindle 212. At least one processor or controller may adjust the characteristics based on a program, or by input from a user via one or more interfaces on the electronic exercise device 200, or by command inputs entered via a mobile communication device (not shown).

[0216] In some embodiments, the exercise equipment includes at least one controller electrically connected to an electronically adjustable weight resistance motor. The controller refers to any electronic device that manages or regulates the operation of any part of the equipment. In one example, the controller may be a processor. In another example, the controller may be a variable resistor or a logic circuit. The controller may be configured to control the resistance applied by the resistance elements within the exercise equipment. For example, in Figure 1B, controller 101 is connected to motor 140 to adjust the resistance. The controller may be connected to motor 140, for example, via one or more wires and / or cables, and / or a wireless communication link (e.g., WiFi or Bluetooth). While memory 160 and I / O 170 are illustrated in Figure 1B, in the broadest sense, only a processor may be considered a controller. Also, while Figure 1A illustrates the control circuit 101 as well as many other components, this is merely an example and is not intended to limit the interpretation of a controller; a controller may be a single component or any group of components providing control functions, such as the block diagram of controller 101 illustrated in Figure 1B, as described above.

[0217] In some embodiments, the controller is configured to output a first set of signals to change the resistance applied to a cable via a spool connected to an electronically adjustable gravity resistance motor. The first set of signals can change the resistance applied to the spool by the resistance motor (for example, by increasing or decreasing the resistance), thereby applying resistance to the cable attached to the spool. The first set of signals may be output based on inputs, commands, or instructions received from a program or user.

[0218] In some embodiments, the exercise equipment includes a rotatable and axially movable dial. The dial may be located on the frame of the exercise equipment and may protrude from the frame. In other embodiments, the dial may be substantially coplanar with the front of the frame. The dial is typically a circular control mechanism, but the disclosed embodiments are not limited to any particular shape of the dial. The dial may include a grippable portion that can be operated by a user. For example, the dial may have an outer circumference designed so that a user can grip the dial with one or more fingers of one hand and rotate at least one portion of the dial. In some embodiments, the dial may have multiple operating and control axes. For example, the dial may rotate around an axis extending through the center of the dial and perpendicular to the exercise equipment, similar to how a knob is rotated. In addition to rotation, the dial may be axially movable, allowing for a higher level of control over the exercise equipment using one hand and a single dial. "Axially movable" includes any type of movement other than rotation. In some embodiments, the dial may move axially along the axis of rotation when pressed by a user, and thus the dial acts as a button. In some embodiments, the dial may be movable in one or more directions parallel to the exercise equipment in the axial direction, such as by sliding or tilting left, right, upward, and downward. Depending on the desired level of control, the capabilities of the dial, and the simplicity of the user-equipment interface, additional or fewer axes of movement and operation may be intended. In some embodiments, the dial may rotate around an axis but not move in the axial direction.

[0219] The dial may provide a controller with a signal indicating user input or operation. In some embodiments, the controller may interpret different operations or patterns of operation as intentions to control different functions. For example, the controller may change a control function by sequentially pressing the dial, and change the parameters of that function by subsequent rotations of the dial. A display on the dial may indicate the currently selected function. Additionally or alternatively, the dial may control a first function in response to the user slowly rotating the dial, and control a second function in response to the user rapidly rotating the dial beyond a predetermined rotation speed threshold. The controller may control one or more functions based on other detected patterns or speeds of operation of the dial.

[0220] Referring to Figure 2A, the exercise equipment 200 includes a dial 216 located on the front side of a vertically wall-mountable beam 202. In some embodiments, the dial 216 may protrude from the front of the exercise equipment 200. The dial is positioned at a suitable height and location on the beam 202 to allow for easy reach and operation by the user. Figure 2E shows examples of H-shaped exercise equipment 200A and 200B with a T-bar 204. As shown, each exercise equipment 200A and 200B may have its own dials 216A and 216B, respectively. This configuration can be obtained by pairing identical or substantially identical modular exercise equipment. In some embodiments, a simplified version of the exercise equipment 200 may omit the dial, and as a result, the H-shaped configuration may include two exercise equipment but only one dial located on one of the two exercise equipment in the H.

[0221] In some embodiments, the rotation of a dial is configured to change a first set of signals, thereby changing the resistance on the cable. The level of resistance produced by the resistance motor may correspond to the amount of resistance or weight (e.g., “digital weight”) that the muscles must overcome during the performance of weight-loading exercise. The resistance motor may be associated with at least one processor configured to control the level of current flowing through it, and at least one processor may control the attributes associated with the resistance or digital weight produced by the resistance motor. Such resistance or digital weight may be applied to a first tension cable. By rotating the dial in a first direction, such as clockwise, the user may change the resistance to a higher or lower amount. By rotating the dial in the opposite direction, such as counterclockwise, the user may change the resistance in the opposite direction. Thus, the user may “dial in” the amount of digital weight and cause the controller to send a first set of signals to one or more resistance motors that apply resistance to one or more tension cables. In some embodiments, a single dial may cause a controller or one or more processors to automatically output signals to the resistance motors of both paired exercise machines in a paired configuration, thereby providing one-handed control of both motors using the same dial. In fact, the examples described herein relate to a dial that controls the resistance force applied to a tension cable by one resistance motor, but in some embodiments, at least one controller and dial are configured to simultaneously operate additional electronically adjustable weight resistance motors of additional exercise machines. Additional weight resistance motors of additional exercise machines may include, for example, a second exercise machine paired with the first exercise machine (e.g., the paired unit in Figure 2E). In some embodiments, at least one controller and dial may be configured to control one or more devices that are paired with or communicably associated with the exercise machine, such as one or more accessories or peripheral devices to the exercise machine.

[0222] In some embodiments, the functions associated with rotating the dial may change depending on the mode selection, for example, depending on which mode is currently selected, and different functions of the exercise equipment may be operated by rotating the dial. In some embodiments, the dial is configured to function as a switch for turning on the power of the exercise equipment. For example, when the exercise equipment is turned off, the user can turn on the power of the exercise equipment by operating the dial. By rotating, pressing, or otherwise operating the dial, the user can switch the exercise equipment from a standby or hibernation state to a powered and operating state.

[0223] In some embodiments, the dial includes a display on its surface, and the display is configured to provide visual feedback. The visual feedback may include information about the exercise equipment, the user's performance, equipment settings, the current exercise session, and any other information relevant to the disclosed embodiments. The visual feedback may include one or more navigation menus included in the user interface for the exercise equipment.

[0224] Referring to Figure 2G, an example of a dial 216 having a display that provides the current resistance level setting is shown. In the illustrated example, a resistance level of "45" is displayed. The displayed value may correspond to the amount of digital weight in pounds or kilograms, a percentage of the maximum resistance level, or another value on a preset scale of resistance levels. As shown in Figure 2H, the dial 216 may be rotatable. When the user rotates the dial 216 in a first direction, the rotation of the dial may change the resistance level setting, as shown in the upper right of Figure 2H. As a result, a controller communicating with the dial 216 may change a first set of signals sent to a resistance motor, such as the resistance motor 140 in Figure 2E, thereby changing the resistance level of the motion.

[0225] In some embodiments, the controller is configured to output a second set of signals for changing the operating mode of an electronically adjustable weight resistance motor. The second set of signals may correspond to a different aspect of the exercise equipment than the first set of signals. For example, the second set of signals may be associated with a different user input or program command than the first set of signals. The second set of signals may be associated additionally or alternatively with a different setting of the exercise equipment. For example, in some embodiments, axial movement of a dial changes the second set of signals, thereby changing the operating mode of an electronically adjustable weight resistance motor. An operating mode may refer to the way the exercise equipment operates. In some embodiments, an operating mode may change how one or more resistance motors provide resistance during exercise. These operating modes may include, for example, elastic band mode, eccentric mode, and chain mode, and these modes follow the details of those modes described herein. An operating mode may also refer to different exercise programs, types of exercise, contrast between free / open training and predefined exercise schedules, challenge modes, and other modes that change the exercise and level of exercise in various ways during a training session.

[0226] Referring to Figure 2E, one or more of the dials 216A or 216B may be movable in the axial direction. For example, pressing dial 216A may enter a program mode or an operating mode. In some embodiments, after entering a program mode, dial 216A may be rotated or slid laterally, upward, or downward to select a desired program or other operating mode. In some embodiments, rotating dials 216A and / or 216B may change the operating mode. In such embodiments, the user may rotate the dials to change characteristics other than the resistance level. For example, the user may rotate the dials in one direction to change the resistance and in a second different direction to change the operating mode. As another example, the resistance level may be changed by rotating the dial below a threshold rotation speed while the operating mode may be changed by rotating the dial above a threshold rotation speed, or conversely, the resistance level may be changed by rotating the dial above a threshold rotation speed while the operating mode may be changed by rotating the dial below a threshold rotation speed.

[0227] In some embodiments, the display included in the dial includes a touchscreen. The touchscreen is a display device that allows a user to interact with the exercise equipment by directly touching the screen with one or more fingers. The processor of the exercise equipment may receive input to modify device settings or exercise parameters via controls on the exercise equipment dial. For example, a user may provide input via a touchscreen on the dial, or via a touchscreen that completely replaces the dial. Additionally or alternatively, a touchscreen of a mobile communication device paired with the exercise equipment may be used to control the exercise equipment. In some embodiments, the touchscreen of the paired mobile communication device may mirror the information displayed on the dial display and may function as an additional or alternative touchscreen interface for the exercise equipment.

[0228] In some embodiments, the display may provide information such as a list of one or more options, menus, settings, icons, or other graphical elements, allowing the user to select the displayed items by direct touch instead of, or in addition to, physical movement of the dial 216. As a non-limiting example, Figure 2H shows a dial 216 that is movable and rotatable in the axial direction. When the user presses the dial 216 (an example of axial movement), the display on the surface of the dial 216 may display several items for selection, such as a list of operating modes as illustrated. If the display of the dial 216 is a touchscreen, the user only needs to touch the portion of the touchscreen corresponding to the desired selection.

[0229] In some embodiments, a second set of signals for changing modes includes signals for initiating at least two of the following modes: elastic band mode, eccentric mode, chain mode, and vibration mode. Each of the operating modes may correspond to different patterns of resistance levels on the motors applied to the cable as the user performs repetitions, resulting in different resistance at different points in the user's range of motion. In elastic band mode, the controller may mimic the sensation of pulling an elastic band by increasing resistance in the first and / or second resistance motors as the user moves through the range of motion. For example, as the user pulls the cable, the resistance may gradually increase up to 1.5 times the initial resistance at the top of the user's range of motion in the concentric contraction of the movement. The increase in resistance in all modes may be linear or nonlinear. In eccentric mode, resistance may increase in the eccentric contraction of the user's movement. In eccentric mode, the controller may increase resistance in the first and / or second resistance motors immediately after the device detects that the user has reached the maximum range of motion in the concentric contraction, thereby making the resistance level in the eccentric contraction greater than the resistance applied during the concentric contraction. The chain mode may include a gradual increase in resistance during a concentric contraction, followed by a gradual decrease in resistance during a eccentric contraction. The chain mode can mimic the clicking and rattling sensation of a real chain connected to a load and moving along a pulley. Additionally or alternatively, the chain mode may mimic the lifting of a chain attached to a weight, where the majority of the chain is initially on a surface (e.g., the floor) and does not provide material resistance. As the user lifts the weight, the links of the chain lift off the floor, adding resistance to the weight. At the user's peak range of motion, several chain links are lifted off the floor, and the weight is at its maximum. As the user lowers the weight, the mimicked chain links return to the floor, reducing the overall resistance applied to the user. The vibration mode may include the application of vibration to the first and / or second cables by having first and / or second resistance motors vibrate at specific frequencies and amplitudes. By vibrating the cables, the user may experience a more intense workout of the muscle groups used for balance and stabilization.

[0230] In some embodiments, the controller is configured to allow the function of dial rotation to change depending on the mode selection. In the first mode, rotating the dial changes a variable associated with the first mode, and in the second mode, rotating the same dial changes a different variable associated with the second mode. For example, if the first mode is resistance mode, turning the dial changes the resistance. If the second mode is simulation mode, turning the dial can switch between the simulations described in the previous paragraph.

[0231] In some embodiments, the controller may enable different functions of the dial depending on the operating mode selected from elastic band mode, eccentric mode, chain mode, and vibration mode. The dial may be configured to change the resistance level during normal mode, which involves periodic motion, while the controller may enable different functions of the dial rotation in other operating modes. For example, in one of the additional operating modes, the base resistance level may remain constant, and the dial rotation may be configured to change the maximum increase (or delta) of the resistance level during motion in the operating mode. As another example, the dial rotation may be configured to change the maximum resistance level in an operating mode, and the controller may calculate the delta accordingly. As yet another non-limiting example, the dial rotation may be configured to change the intensity of the vibration force applied to the tension cable in vibration mode.

[0232] In some embodiments, the dial provides haptic feedback to the user. Haptic feedback is a tactile response, such as vibration or other force, transmitted to the user through the dial. The dial may include one or more components that generate a force that the user can feel, such as vibration, tap, click, or other appropriate touch-based type of feedback. The dial hardware may include one or more actuators, motors, or piezoelectric devices that can generate the physical force associated with the haptic feedback. In some embodiments, haptic feedback can enhance the user experience by appealing to the user's senses, providing a more immersive experience, and materializing the user's operation of the dial. For example, the dial may provide haptic feedback such as a “click-click” or “tap-tap” as the user rotates the dial, simulating the effect of a dial click when the dial causes the user to select a different resistance level or item from a displayed list. As another example, the dial may vibrate in response to a specific operation of the dial, such as pressing the dial to select a displayed item.

[0233] In some embodiments, the dial includes one or more lights that provide feedback or indicators to the user. For example, exemplary illumination may be provided around the outer front edge of the dial-shaped hour or minute markings on the watch face. Ambient lights may illuminate in response to the rotation of the dial or in response to the characteristics of the displayed information. In other embodiments, simpler illumination, such as LEDs, may provide feedback.

[0234] In some embodiments, the dial includes a backlight configured to communicate feedback. The backlight can be a backlighting for a display within the dial. For example, the entire face of the dial can change in brightness, light intensity, or color appearance to convey information and feedback to the user. In some embodiments, the feedback can be associated with the level of resistance to movement, the user's performance level, warnings or notifications to the user, compliments or rewards to the user, and any other suitable type of information to provide to the user. In addition to or instead of the appearance of the dial face, the backlight can illuminate the edge of the dial or the back of the outer perimeter of the dial, thereby providing an illuminated glow around the dial to provide feedback to the user according to the above-described examples. For example, when a press of the dial is recognized, it can be notified by a flash of the backlight that it has been recognized.

[0235] Some embodiments may include an antenna associated with at least one controller, which is for enabling at least one of the following: the transmission of control signals to at least one controller or the transmission of motion data to a remote device. An antenna is a device used in telecommunications and wireless systems to transmit or receive radio frequency (RF) signals. An antenna is designed to convert electrical signals into electromagnetic waves. An antenna may enable the exercise equipment to communicate with one or more mobile communication devices or routers. An antenna may be configured for wireless communication protocols, including Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth, or any other communication protocol. In some embodiments, multiple antennas may be used for different communication protocols. An antenna may enable the transmission of motion data to a remote device, such as a server. This may be done via an intermediate local device, such as the user's paired mobile communication network, or via a local router. In this way, the remote server may track the user's progress, and / or the user may be able to work on tasks or be monitored by a trainer. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to communicate with a mobile communication device via an antenna so that the operation of a dial causes a change in the display on the mobile communication device. Once the user's mobile communication device is paired with the exercise equipment, a signal is transmitted to the mobile communication device via the antenna by rotating or moving the dial axially. In this way, manipulating the dial can change the display on the user's mobile communication device. For example, referring to Figure 2H, if the user dials a weight of 45, that same weight may appear on the user's mobile phone or other mobile communication device 224 as a result of a wireless connection via the antenna in the exercise equipment. Alternatively, the mobile phone may be connected to the exercise equipment via a cable. In some embodiments, the mobile communication device may be used to receive control inputs.When a user operates one or more buttons or user interface elements of a mobile communication device, the dial of the exercise device may reflect the operation and display updated device settings.

[0236] More generally, when a mobile communication device such as a smartphone is communicating with an exercise device, the display of the mobile communication device may display information reflecting the operating parameters of the exercise device. In some embodiments, the mobile communication device may display changes to the appliance parameters entered using the interface of the exercise device. For example, the mobile communication device may display the resistance level associated with one or more tension cables of the exercise device, or the operating mode. The information displayed on the mobile communication device may be transmitted from the exercise device controller to the mobile communication device via a communication interface such as an antenna.

[0237] In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to transmit, via an antenna, a change in resistance or mode by the dial for display on the mobile communication device. As described above, the controller can transmit a change in resistance or mode due to the operation of the dial (such as dial 216) via the antenna for display on the mobile communication device, enabling the user to view the settings of the exercise device via the mobile communication device. As illustrated in FIG. 2E, when the appliances are paired, operating either dial 216A or 216B can simultaneously cause changes on the display of the other dial and the display of any paired mobile communication device.

[0238] In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to learn user usage patterns and change available operating modes based on the learned usage patterns. In the context of the disclosed embodiments, smart controllers, such as smart controllers employing artificial intelligence, may employ machine learning techniques to analyze and understand how a user interacts with exercise equipment over time. For example, a controller may collect data on user interactions and behavior, which may include inputs, commands, settings, preferences, and usage patterns. For instance, a controller may record which buttons or controls are pressed, which settings or modes are selected, the frequency of specific actions, and sequences of operations performed by the user. The collected data may be preprocessed to clean the data and convert it into a format suitable for analysis. This step may include filtering irrelevant or noisy data, normalizing or scaling values, and structuring the data for further processing. Relevant features or characteristics may be extracted from the preprocessed data. These features may be specific actions, patterns, or contextual information that capture important aspects of user behavior. For example, the controller may learn the duration mode and resistance used, the time interval between actions, and / or the sequence of actions.

[0239] Machine learning models, such as classification or clustering algorithms, can be trained using extracted features and labeled data. Labeled data provides information about how specific usage patterns or behaviors are classified or categorized. The model learns to recognize and predict similar patterns or behaviors based on the input features. Once trained, the model can analyze new data and identify usage patterns based on its learned knowledge. This may involve recognizing common sequences, predicting user actions, or identifying anomalies or deviations from established patterns. As the controller continues to collect more user data, the machine learning model can adapt and refine its understanding of usage patterns. The controller can update its knowledge and predictions based on new information, improving its accuracy and responsiveness to user behavior. By continuously analyzing and learning from user interactions, the controller can adapt to individual user preferences and provide a personalized experience. This allows for features such as predictive suggestions, customized settings, or intelligent automation based on recognized usage patterns.

[0240] The controller may associate different usage patterns with different operating modes using one or more stored rule sets, lookup tables, or other associative database links. In some embodiments, a redefined rule set may associate a first operating mode with a first usage pattern and a second operating mode with a second usage pattern. For example, if usage data indicates that a user is proficient in a particular exercise by deciding to perform repetitions very quickly and effortlessly at a certain resistance level, the controller may automatically toggle between a chain operating mode and an elastic band operating mode, increasing the resistance level throughout the entire concentric contraction of the movement. In this scenario, the chain mode allows the user to exercise more intensely to complete the repetitions, thereby improving the user's physical strength and fitness level over time. As another example, if the controller determines that a user is consistently struggling to complete the concentric contraction of an exercise by moving slowly or with excessive hesitation during the concentric contraction, the controller may automatically switch to an eccentric operating mode, setting a lower resistance level during the concentric contraction than during the eccentric contraction of the movement.

[0241] One or more machine learning models may be trained using an initial set of training data prepared based on information of a specific user, or on information associated with multiple known or anonymous users. One or more processors in the exercise equipment, or one or more processors in a remote server communicating with the exercise equipment, may continuously improve and update the machine learning models based on subsequent usage pattern information in order to refine and update the hyperparameters of the machine learning models. In some embodiments, such usage pattern information may include data on how often the user exercises, what exercises the user performs, the resistance level of each exercise, the level of proficiency in performing the exercises, the time between repetitions of exercises, the amplitude of the range of motion for each exercise or each repetition of an exercise, the speed or power level of the repetitions performed for a particular exercise, and any other information that can be sensed or calculated based on information collected regarding the user's performance during exercise sessions.

[0242] In some disclosed embodiments, at least one controller is configured to receive inputs from a mobile communication device via an antenna that are configured to change at least one of a mode or resistance on a cable. For example, a touchscreen, one or more buttons, or microphone of a mobile communication device may receive inputs associated with commands to change the resistance of a tension cable or to change the operating mode of the exercise equipment. The processor of the controller in the exercise equipment receives information related to the input command and can make corresponding changes to the exercise equipment parameters.

[0243] In some embodiments, the mobile communication device may function as an auxiliary control interface for the exercise equipment. In some embodiments, the mobile communication device may operate as a primary control interface for the exercise equipment. In some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to change the information on the dial's display interface based on received inputs. That is, a display on the dial, such as the display in the dial 216 illustrated in Figures 2G and 2H, may change the displayed information based on inputs received from the mobile communication device. For example, if the controller receives a transmission from the mobile communication device associated with an increase in the tension cable resistance level, the information displayed on the dial 216 may be changed to reflect the change initiated by the mobile communication device. Referring to the upper right of Figure 2H, the display on the surface of the dial 216 may show the increased resistance level number corresponding to the value entered on the mobile communication device.

[0244] Referring to Figure 1A, the control circuit 101 of the exercise equipment may include a network interface 106 which may include one or more antennas for wireless communication. Figure 1A is not intended to limit the configuration or selection of components. While the example illustrated in Figure 1A shows the interface 106 as part of the controller 100, in some embodiments the network interface 106, which includes one or more antennas, may be a separate component from the controller 100. Alternatively, the exercise equipment may be configured to communicate with a user's mobile communication device which may itself provide a network interface.

[0245] Referring to Figure 3, the electronic exercise equipment 200 and the mobile communication device 224 can communicate via the communication network 306. In some embodiments, the communication network 306 may include a dedicated communication network such as a WiFi communication channel connected mobile communication device 224 with at least one processor of the electronic exercise equipment 200.

[0246] Some disclosed embodiments include methods for controlling electronic exercise equipment. Steps of the disclosed methods may be associated with the aforementioned system operations and functions. Control may include the use of one or more user interface elements of the exercise equipment itself, such as a multifunction dial or touchscreen. In some embodiments, control may involve a remote device that communicates with the exercise equipment, such as a mobile communication device that communicates wirelessly with the exercise equipment.

[0247] Figure 15 is a flowchart illustrating an exemplary method for controlling an electronically adjustable weight resistance motor of an exercise machine, according to several disclosed embodiments. In some embodiments, code containing instructions for one or more processors to perform the operations described in the steps in the block diagram of Figure 15 may be stored in a non-temporary computer-readable medium. The operations may be performed based on instructions executed by at least one processor, such as processor 112 in Figure 1A, or alternatively processor 150 in Figure 1B. It should be understood that the flowchart of Figure 15 (or any other flowchart) is non-limiting and is not intended to require a specific order of operations. Some embodiments may include additional or fewer steps compared to the steps shown in Figure 15. Furthermore, some embodiments may involve a different order of one or more steps in Figure 15, and the order of steps illustrated in Figure 15 is not meant to be limiting.

[0248] In some embodiments, a first set of signals is received via the rotation of a rotatable and axially movable dial electronically associated with an electronically adjustable weight resistance motor. The first set of signals may correspond to the rotational motion of the dial, which may be rotated by a user during the operation of the exercise device. This process step is reflected in block 1510 in Figure 15.

[0249] In some embodiments, a second set of signals is received via the axial movement of a dial electronically associated with an electronically adjustable weight resistance motor. The second set of signals may be associated with the movement of the dial other than the rotational motion described above. In some embodiments, the dial may be configured to rotate only and may not have the ability to perform other types of movement such as axial movement. This process step is reflected in block 1520 of Figure 15.

[0250] In some embodiments, the resistance applied by the weight resistance motor is modified in response to a first set of signals associated with the rotation of the dial. The first set of signals may also be associated with the operating characteristics of the weight resistance motor such that the first set of signals affects the level of resistance the resistance motor applies to the tension cables of the exercise equipment. This process step is reflected in block 1530 in Figure 15.

[0251] In some embodiments, the operating mode of a weight resistance motor is changed in response to a second set of signals associated with axial dial movement. In embodiments of motion equipment configured with a rotatable and axially movable dial, the second set of signals may change motion equipment settings other than changing the resistance level of the resistance motor. The second set of signals may instead change the operating mode of the weight resistance motor according to the disclosed embodiments. This process step is reflected in block 1540 in Figure 15.

[0252] Some disclosed embodiments include modular electronic exercise equipment. The modular exercise equipment includes separate units that can be used individually or in combination with other units. For example, some parts of the modular exercise equipment may be used in independent mode or connected or paired with other units to form a two-module exercise equipment configuration. Modules may be physically and / or electronically connected, such as through wireless pairing of modules using one or more wireless communication interfaces. Thus, modules may be physically connected, but not required. Depending on design constraints, two or more modules may be mounted on a common surface such as a wall or floor. The mounting may be permanent or temporary. As an example, Figure 2E illustrates two modules 200A and 200B. In this example, each module can operate as an independent unit, but in the illustrated setup, the modules are mounted together on a common wall for use together. While these modules may be used together in a modular configuration, they may also be used individually, depending on design constraints and the specific exercises to be performed.

[0253] Some disclosed embodiments include a first resistance motion device. In this context, a resistance motion device includes a device having an electrical component for producing resistance to motion by a user. The resistance may be provided by one or more electrically controlled elements. For example, an electronic motion device may use one or more electric resistance motors to produce resistance that the user must overcome when performing motion. As an example, a resistance motor that uses electricity to modulate a magnetic field may add resistance to an attached cable, as a result the user must overcome the resistance force to move the cable and complete the repetition of motion. As a non-limiting example, Figure 4 illustrates a resistance motor 140 that drives a spool 218 of a cable 206. The motor 140 applies a rotational resistance force to the spool 218, which transmits that resistance force to the cable 206, and the user pulls the cable when performing motion.

[0254] In some embodiments, the first resistance motion device may include a first housing. The housing is an outer casing or enclosure. The casing or enclosure may be partial or complete. For example, the housing may have openings or open sides. Depending on the design configuration, the housing may be designed to achieve one or more of the following functions: protection of internal components, installation or fastening of internal components, and / or provision of structural integrity. The housing may also contribute to the aesthetics of the motion device and to the appearance and feel of the device. In accordance with this disclosure, a housing (e.g., a motor housing) may include a rigid casing or enclosure case configured to protect the device (e.g., a motor). The housing may be made of any durable material such as metal, plastic, and / or resin. In some embodiments, the housing may include one or more vents, gaps, or holes to allow heat dissipation. In some embodiments, the housing may include openings for power cables for connection to a power source (e.g., a wall outlet and / or battery). As a non-limiting example, Figure 4 illustrates a portion of the housing 228. In this example, the housing 228 provides support for the motor 140.

[0255] Some disclosed embodiments include a first tension cable. The tension cable may include ropes, cords, chains, belts, and / or any other bands or cords having tensile strength to withstand repeated tension. Depending on the overall design, the tension cable may include multiple fibers (e.g., stainless steel and / or galvanized steel) that can be combined and twisted to form an elongated structure, and may optionally include a coating such as nylon and / or PVC to reduce friction and abrasion. In some embodiments, the cable may have tensile strength suitable for withstanding the resistive force associated with a resistance motor of an electronic exercise machine. For example, a first end of the cable may be connected to a resistance motor, and a second end of the cable may be connected to a movable arm of an electronic exercise machine, allowing the mechanical force applied to move the arm to be at least partially resisted by the resistance motor. As previously mentioned, cable 206 in Figure 4 is an example of a tension cable. Cable 206 can be screwed through the exercise equipment to an accessory such as accessory 222 in Figure 2A, such that the force applied to cable 206 via accessory 222 is resisted by the motor 140.

[0256] In some embodiments, the first resistance exercise apparatus may include a first resistance motor located in a first housing and connected to a first tension cable to apply a first resistance to the first tension cable. The resistance motor refers to a motor that applies a resistive force. Such a motor may include one or more electromagnets configured to apply a variable electromagnetic field as resistance. For example, the level of resistance produced by the resistance motor may correspond to the amount of weight (e.g., "digital weight") that the muscles must overcome during the performance of weight-loading exercise. The resistance motor may be associated with at least one processor configured to control the level of current flowing through it, allowing the at least one processor to control the resistance or digital weight associated with the resistance produced by the resistance motor. Such resistance or digital weight may be applied to the first tension cable.

[0257] The brushless DC motor (BLDC motor) is one non-limiting example of a motor that can be used to provide resistance. Such a motor can be incorporated into the resistance mechanism of an exercise device, for example, via a flywheel or pulley system. By changing the voltage or current applied to the motor, the resistance level can be adjusted to provide different training intensities for the user. The motor controller can receive an input signal via a user interface integrated with, paired with, or otherwise associated with the exercise apparatus or smart gym system, and accordingly adjust the speed and torque output of the motor. This enables the user (or program) to select and adjust the desired resistance level during training.

[0258] Referring to FIG. 2A, in some embodiments, the first resistance exercise device can be a wall-mounted electronic exercise device 200. In some embodiments, the first resistance motor can be positioned within a first housing and connected to a first tension cable to apply a first resistance to the first tension cable. In the illustrated example, a resistance motor, such as resistance motor 140, can be positioned within housing 228 and connected to cable 206 to apply a resistance to cable 206 via spool 218 and belt 220. Referring to FIG. 2E, a first instance of the T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200A can include a (e.g., motor) housing 228, a tension cable 206, and a resistance motor 140 (not shown). The resistance motor 140 within housing 228 can be connected to tension cable 206A to apply a resistance to tension cable 206A.

[0259] In some embodiments, the first resistance exercise device may include a user interface. The user interface refers to means (e.g., software or electronic equipment) through which a user interacts with the device. The user interface may include any one or more user inputs, an electronic display, a touch-sensitive screen, a microphone, a speaker, a tactile interface, a light-emitting diode (LED), one or more adjustable dials, knobs, buttons, switches, and / or levers, and / or any other type of operable control device that enables user input and / or information display. For example, a user may provide one or more inputs through a user interface associated with the electronic exercise device to start, select, modify, share, and / or end exercise routines. Such an interface may initiate signals to at least one processor associated with the electronic exercise device. Similarly, at least one processor may transmit one or more signals to communicate information to the user of the electronic exercise device via the user interface. In the example of Figure 2A, a dial 216 may be provided as the user interface. The dial may be rotatable and pressable to provide user interface functionality and may include a display in its central portion.

[0260] In some embodiments, the first resistance movement device may include a pairing interface. The pairing interface may be a physical link or a wireless link. For example, the pairing interface may be a wired interface or a wireless interface. The pairing interface may allow the first resistance movement device to be selectively paired with the second resistance movement device. In some embodiments, the pairing interface may be part of the first resistance movement device, the second resistance movement device, or both. In other embodiments including three or more modules, any one or more of the modules may include a pairing interface. In some embodiments, the pairing interface may be integrated into a module, and in other embodiments, it may be an add-on component that is neither part of the first resistance movement device nor part of the second resistance movement device. In some embodiments, the pairing interface may take various forms. In some embodiments, pairing of multiple resistance movement devices may be performed by a mobile communication device running one or more applications. In some embodiments, the paired resistance movement devices may be fully controlled by the mobile communication device.

[0261] In some disclosed embodiments, a pairing interface allows a first resistance motion device to be selectively paired with a second resistance motion device having a second housing, a second tension cable, and a second resistance motor for applying a second resistance to the second tension cable. The second resistance motion device may be structurally identical to the first resistance motion device, a mirror image of the first resistance motion device, or have a different structure.

[0262] This can, in some cases, allow a single user interface to control two exercise equipment units. For example, the single user interface may be provided by a software application configured (e.g., via a dial configured with an electronic screen) on at least one of the mobile communication device and / or exercise equipment units. In this way, the weight resistance on both units can be changed using a single interface, whether it be a mobile phone or a control device on either unit. Thus, for example, someone who wants to train with 30 pounds of weight on each arm can change the weight on a single interface and change the motor resistance on both units.

[0263] In some embodiments, the second resistance exercise device may have a second housing, a second tension cable, and a second resistance motor for applying a second resistance to the second tension cable. The structure may be substantially identical between units. For example, both units in Figure 2A share substantially the same structure. Alternatively, one unit may differ from the other (for example, the resistance motor controlling the movement of the foot pedal in an elliptical device may differ from the arm module that applies tension to the handle, the T-shaped bar of a different shape or length, etc.).

[0264] In some embodiments, the second resistance motion device may be specifically designed as a unit to be paired with another resistance motion device that already includes a user interface. In such cases, the second unit may not have its own user interface. Such embodiments may include two versions of the resistance motion device, where the first type of device, having a user interface and a pairing interface, functions as a master controller, and the second, simpler resistance motion device functions as a slave to the first device. The second resistance motion device may have bidirectional data communication capabilities to receive commands from the first device and transmit feedback and sensor data to the controller. By reducing the number of components of the second resistance motion device, the complexity and cost of adding additional modules can be reduced.

[0265] Referring to Figure 2E as an example, the second resistance exercise device 200B is a mirror image of the first resistance exercise device 200A. In this example, both devices have a user interface, and both devices can be controlled by operating either user interface. Furthermore, if a smartphone or other mobile communication device is part of the pairing, that device can control both devices. Alternatively, neither device may have a built-in controller, and a separate, dedicated modular controller may be used. The pairing interface (for example, between T-shaped wall-mounted gyms 200A and 200B) may be a wired interface and / or a wireless interface. As an alternative to wired interconnection or wireless connection between modules, the mobile communication device 224 may be configured to include a software application that provides a pairing interface between resistance exercise devices 200A and 200B. The pairing interface may allow a first resistance motion device to be selectively paired with a second resistance motion device having a second housing, a second tension cable, and a second resistance motor for applying a second resistance on the second tension cable. Multiple resistance motion devices may be paired together in any such manner.

[0266] In some embodiments, the first resistance exercise machine may include at least one controller. A controller refers to any electronic device that manages or regulates the operation of any part of the machine. In one example, the controller may be a processor. In another example, the controller may be a variable resistor or a logic circuit. The controller may be configured to control the resistance applied by the resistance elements within the exercise machine. For example, in Figure 1B, a controller 101 having at least one processor 150 is connected to a motor 140 to regulate the resistance. While memory 160 and I / O 170 are shown in Figure 1B, in the broadest sense, only a processor may be considered a controller. Also, Figure 1A shows a control circuit 101 as well as many other components, but this is merely an example and is not intended to limit the interpretation of a controller; a controller can be a single component or any group of components providing control functions, such as the block diagram of controller 101 illustrated in Figure 1B, as described above. Figure 1B illustrates a control circuit with memory 160, but memory may be omitted from the control circuit. Furthermore, other components may be used as substitutes in the control circuit instead of the processor 150 (or 112 in Figure 1A). For example, in one example, the control circuit may be formed from a variable resistor for adjusting the power supply to the resistor motor 140, thereby changing the resistance applied by the resistor motor.

[0267] In some embodiments, at least one controller may be operably interposed between the user interface and the first resistive motor. Operational intervention means that the controller can perform control over the first resistive motor. Such control can adjust the resistance applied by the motor. In some embodiments, the control allows for variations in the operating mode (e.g., causing the motor to simulate different forms of resistance). Referring to the example in Figure 1B (which may be a different embodiment from the example in Figure 1A), the controller 601 may be connected to the motor 140, for example, via one or more wires and / or cables, and / or wireless communication links (e.g., WiFi or Bluetooth), to achieve one or more control functions over the motor 140. The controller 101 may be configured to output a signal for changing (e.g., by increasing or decreasing) the resistance applied by the resistive motor through the cable via the spool.

[0268] For example, in pairing mode, the controller can control components of different resistance exercise devices.

[0269] In some disclosed embodiments, when a controller is operably intervened, in a first operating mode, operation of the user interface can change a first resistance applied to a first tension cable, and in a second operating mode, when the first resistance exercise device is paired with a second resistance exercise device via a pairing interface, operation of the user interface can change a first resistance applied to the first tension cable and a second resistance applied to the second tension cable. An operating mode can refer to the way something functions or the range of control available. For example, in a non-pairing mode (first mode), operation of the user interface can control only a single resistance exercise device. However, in a pairing mode (second mode), operation of the user interface can control both resistance exercise devices.

[0270] For example, referring to Figure 2E, the modular electronic motion device may include at least one controller or at least one processor 112, such as a resistor operably interposed between a user interface, such as a dial 216A, and a resistance motor. In a first operating mode, the controller may enable operation of the dial 216A to change a first resistance applied to the first tension cable 206A. In a second operating mode, where the resistance motion device 200A is paired with a second resistance motion device 200A via a pairing interface, the controller may enable operation of the dial 216A to change a first resistance applied to the first tension cable 206A and a second resistance applied to the second tension cable 206B.

[0271] In some embodiments, in a first operating mode, the first resistance motion device operates independently without coordinating with another resistance motion device. That is, in the independent first operating mode, the first resistance motion device enables motion using a single resistance motor and cable.

[0272] In contrast, in the second operating mode, the two units are paired by linking them together. Thus, in some embodiments, a second resistance may be applied to the second tension cable of the linked second resistance exercise device by operating a user interface to change the first resistance applied to the first tension cable. In one embodiment, the units are configured to operate in the second mode once paired. However, in other embodiments, when the two units are paired, the user may be able to select between the first and second modes. For example, the user may toggle a switch between the first and second operating modes. In some embodiments, the operating mode may be selected via voice commands or input on a touchscreen. In some embodiments, the selection of the first or second operating mode may be made via a user interface of a mobile communication device (such as a smartphone) by directly communicating wirelessly with the first and second exercise devices or by communicating indirectly with the exercise devices via a server.

[0273] In some embodiments, in a second operating mode, the first resistance exercise device is coordinated with the second resistance exercise device via a controller. Referring to Figure 2E, in some embodiments, at least one controller is configured to connect to a mobile communication device 224. During the second mode, the first and second resistances are controllable via the mobile communication device 224. In some embodiments, in a second operating mode, at least one controller (e.g., including at least one processor 112) is configured to simultaneously change a first resistance applied to the first tension cable 206A and a second resistance applied to the second tension cable 206B. In some cases, in a second operating mode, the user interface and at least one controller are configured to make the first and second resistances equal.

[0274] In some embodiments, the first resistance of the first resistance exercise device and the second resistance of the second resistance exercise device each include multiple variable forces that vary over time based on a program selected from a plurality of programs. In such cases, the operation of the user interface to change the first resistance may include the selection of one of the plurality of programs.

[0275] In some embodiments, the first exercise apparatus and the second exercise apparatus each include a display. In the second operating mode, the first resistor and the second resistor may be equal and may be displayed on each display.

[0276] In some embodiments, the first exercise equipment may be configured to be wall-mountable adjacent to the second exercise equipment. The equipment is wall-mountable if it can be fixed to the wall. In some embodiments, wall-mountable equipment may be connected to a part of the wall, such as a stud, beam, cladding, or other structural component of the wall. When the first and second exercise equipment are adjacent, the first exercise equipment may be adjacent to the second exercise equipment. The first and second equipment may be adjacent to each other and in contact, or they may be close to each other on the wall but not in contact. In the example shown in Figure 2E, equipment 200A and 200B are adjacent wall-mountable gyms.

[0277] In some embodiments, the first and second exercise equipment may be configured to be mechanically interconnected. These two may be mechanically interconnected by being physically joined together. In some embodiments, the mechanical interconnection may include one or more fasteners, such as screws, nuts, bolts, or other fastening mechanisms. The mechanical interconnection may also include one or more joints that physically connect the first and second exercise equipment with or without the use of tools. The mechanical interconnection may include one or more wired or wireless data links for transferring power, data, and / or commands between the first and second resistance exercise equipment. Thus, in some embodiments, the first and second exercise equipment may be physically connected using wired connections. In other embodiments, the first and second exercise equipment may be directly wirelessly connected to each other or indirectly connected to the same server (e.g., one or more controllers, one or more pairing interfaces, a computer, a smartphone, or a cloud server).

[0278] For example, in some embodiments, in a second operating mode, at least one controller may be configured to simultaneously change a first resistance applied to the first tension cable and a second resistance applied to the second tension cable. As mentioned above, in some embodiments, at least one controller may be a component of the first resistance motion device and / or the second resistance motion device. In some embodiments, at least one controller may include at least one controller from the first resistance motion device and at least one controller from the second resistance motion device. In some embodiments, at least one controller may be a component that is neither part of the first resistance motion device nor part of the second resistance motion device.

[0279] In some embodiments, at least one controller can simultaneously change a first resistance applied to a first tension cable and a second resistance applied to a second tension cable according to predefined motion-related data. In some embodiments, the predetermined motion-related data may include the relationship between the first and second resistances, and / or the relationship between the first and second resistances over time. In some embodiments, in a second operating mode, the user interface and at least one controller may be configured such that the first and second resistances are equal. In some embodiments, the first and second resistances may each include a plurality of variable forces that vary over time based on a program selected from a plurality of programs. One or more of the following programs may be part of a plurality of programs: the variable resistance increases or decreases based on the force applied to the cable by the user; the motion activity increases tension during more intense parts of the motion; the motion activity applies constant tension throughout the motion; and / or the motion activity is unique to the performance of a particular motion. For example, the motor may apply different resistance patterns or curves depending on the choice of exercise for the pectoral muscles, latissimus dorsi muscles, leg muscles, arm muscles, squats, or any other class of exercise.

[0280] In some embodiments, at least one controller may be configured such that operation of a user interface for changing a first resistance causes the user interface to select one of a plurality of programs. The user may select a program via a user interface on a smartphone (or other mobile communication device) or on the resistance exercise device itself. For example, dials 216A or 216B in Figure 2E may be pressed to enter program mode and rotated to select a desired program.

[0281] In some embodiments, each of a plurality of programs may include predetermined motion-related data. In some embodiments, predetermined motion-related data may include, for example, the recommended resistance and maximum resistance of the resistance motor 140, the recommended ramp-up and ramp-down rates of the resistance motor 140, the recommended hold time of the resistance motor 140, and / or any resistance-time relationship that enables the resistance motor 140 to output appropriate resistance for the selected motion. Such information may be presented on a paired mobile communication device or on a display on the instrument itself (e.g., the central displays of dials 216A and / or 216B).

[0282] In some embodiments, in a second operating mode, at least one controller may be configured to allow simultaneous control of power to a first resistance exercise device and a second resistance exercise device via operation of a user interface. Operation includes interaction between the user and the interface. For example, once two exercise devices are paired, the power to both devices can be turned on or off by controlling the power on any single user interface. The user can operate the user interface by selecting one or more physical or virtual (e.g., touchscreen-based) buttons or switches, or by turning or pressing a dial on one of the exercise devices, thereby starting or stopping both devices. For example, both exercise devices 200A and 200B can be stopped by turning off the power to the controller and dial 216A of exercise device 200A. Similarly, control on a user interface on a paired mobile phone or other mobile communication device 224 can change the power to both resistance exercise devices 200A and 200B.

[0283] In some embodiments, in a second operating mode, at least one controller may be configured to selectively apply one of a plurality of operating modes to the first and second resistance motors simultaneously. In some embodiments, the operating modes may be operating modes of the resistance motors. Since different motions may require the resistance provided by the resistance motors 140 to have different characteristics, the operating modes may correspond to how the resistance motors are controlled to apply resistance to the cable during the execution of the motion. In some embodiments, the plurality of operating modes may include elastic band mode, eccentric mode, chain mode, vibration mode, or simulating various other types of cables such as rope or non-elastic bands, or at least two of any other effects applied to the motors by the controller. Each operating mode may correspond to a different pattern of resistance levels applied to the cable on the motors as the user performs repetitions, thereby the resistance differing at different points in the user's range of motion. In elastic band mode, the controller may simulate the feeling of pulling an elastic band by increasing the resistance to the first and / or second resistance motors as the user moves through the range of motion. For example, when a user pulls a cable, the resistance may gradually increase up to 1.5 times the initial resistance at the top of the user's range of motion during the concentric contraction of the movement. The increase in resistance in all modes can be linear or nonlinear. In eccentric mode, resistance may increase during the eccentric contraction of the user's movement. In eccentric mode, the controller may increase the resistance of the first and / or second resistance motors immediately after the device detects that the user has reached the maximum range of motion during the concentric contraction, thereby making the resistance level during the eccentric contraction greater than the resistance applied during the concentric contraction. Chain mode may involve a gradual increase in resistance during the concentric contraction, followed by a gradual decrease in resistance during the eccentric contraction. Chain mode can simulate lifting a chain attached to a weight, where most of the chain is initially on a surface (e.g., the floor) and provides no resistance. When the user lifts the weight, the links of the chain lift off the floor, adding resistance to the weight.At the user's peak operating range, several chain links are lifted off the floor, and the weights are at their maximum. As the user lowers the weights, the chain links return to the floor, reducing the overall resistance applied to the user. The vibration mode may include applying vibration to the first and / or second cables by having the first and / or second resistance motors vibrate at a specific frequency and amplitude. By vibrating the cables, the user may experience a more intense workout of the muscle groups used for balance and stabilization.

[0284] In some embodiments, at least one controller may be configured to connect to a mobile communication device. The mobile communication device may include all possible types of devices capable of exchanging data using digital communication networks, analog communication networks, or any other communication networks configured to transmit data. In some examples, the communication device may include smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, personal digital assistants (PDAs), desktop computers, laptop computers, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, dedicated terminals, wearable communication devices, and any other devices that enable data communication. In some cases, the mobile communication device may provide a user interface. A smartphone is an example of a mobile communication device 224 in Figure 2E, and references to mobile communication device 224 herein are intended to refer to all forms of mobile communication devices.

[0285] In some embodiments, at least one controller may be configured to receive signals from a mobile communication device to simultaneously control the resistance and / or power to a first resistance motor and a second resistance motor. Such control may be performed via an app on the mobile communication device. For example, such an app may allow increasing or decreasing the resistance and / or selecting a program or operating mode. The controller may receive signals from the mobile communication device and process the received signals to execute relevant commands for controlling the first and second resistance motors. By some signals, the controller may control the resistance and / or power of the first and second resistance motors similarly, while by other signals, both motors may be controlled simultaneously but differently. As an example, in some embodiments, one of the above operating modes (e.g., elastic mode, eccentric mode, chain mode, or vibration mode) may be selected via the mobile communication device. In some embodiments, the user interface may be a touchscreen on a personal mobile communication device (e.g., a smartphone or tablet). In some embodiments, at least one controller is connected to a mobile communication device, thereby enabling the first and second resistors to be controllable via the mobile communication device as a user interface during the second mode.

[0286] In some embodiments, the second exercise equipment may include an additional user interface. In other words, not only does the first exercise equipment include a user interface, but the second exercise equipment also includes a user interface. This may allow the user to select either control to operate both pieces of equipment. In some embodiments, the additional user interface of the second exercise equipment may be the same form as the user interface of the first exercise equipment. In some embodiments, the user interface of the second exercise equipment may include one or more components different from the user interface of the first exercise equipment, thereby increasing the user interface capability of the system for interacting with the user by adding the second exercise equipment. In some embodiments, the user interface of the second exercise equipment may allow the user to operate the second exercise equipment as an independent exercise equipment (i.e., operating identically to the first exercise equipment or as another first exercise equipment) in its first operating mode.

[0287] In some embodiments, in a second operating mode, an additional user interface may also be configured to control both a first resistance applied to the first tension cable and a second resistance applied to the second tension cable, similar to the user interface of the first resistance exercise device. In some embodiments, such control is performed via at least one controller of the first resistance exercise device. In some embodiments, this control is performed via at least one controller of the second resistance exercise device. In some embodiments, this control is performed cooperatively via at least one controller of both the first and second exercise devices. In some embodiments, this control is performed via at least one controller that is neither part of the first resistance exercise device nor part of the second resistance exercise device.

[0288] In some embodiments, the user interface of the first and / or second resistance exercise device can take various forms and may have components similar to those described above with respect to the user interface of the first exercise device. For example, in some embodiments, the user interface of the first and / or second exercise device may include a display such as a dial and / or touchscreen.

[0289] In some embodiments, in the second operating mode, the first resistance and the second resistance may be equal or unequal. In some embodiments, in the second operating mode, the first resistance and the second resistance may be displayed on each display. That is, the display of the first exercise machine may display the resistance associated with the first resistance motor and the first cable, and the display of the second exercise machine may display the resistance associated with the second resistance motor and the second cable. In some embodiments, both the first resistance force and the second resistance force may be displayed on the display of the first exercise machine and the display of the second exercise machine, respectively. In some embodiments, the displays display only their respective values, i.e., the first display displays only the first resistance, and the second display displays only the second resistance.

[0290] Refer to Figure 2E illustrating exemplary configurations of two paired T-shaped wall-mounted gyms 200A and 200B according to some disclosed embodiments. T-shaped wall-mounted gyms 200A and 200B may correspond to T-shaped wall-mounted gym 200 in Figure 2A. Figure 2E illustrates three wall studs 103, 105, and 107, indicated by dashed lines. In some embodiments, the T-shaped bar 204 may be configured to extend between and connect to an additional vertically wall-mountable beam 202A provided on a third stud 103 adjacent to the second stud 105 and on the side of the second stud 105 opposite to the first stud 107. In some embodiments, a vertically wall-mountable beam 202A, an additional vertically wall-mountable beam 202B, and a T-shaped bar 204 cooperate to form an H-shaped configuration, and the T-shaped bar 204 is configured to resist torque from both the vertically wall-mountable beam 202A and the additional vertically wall-mountable beam 202B.

[0291] In some embodiments, a T-bar of a certain length may extend between a first stud and a second adjacent stud to which the first stud is attached at or near the second end of the T-bar. The T-bar may also be connected to a resistance motion device at or near the end of the T-bar located on the first stud. The length of the T-bar may also vary depending on the configuration of the device. Thus, the examples shown in Figures 2A and 2D to 2G are not intended to limit the disclosed embodiments to any particular dimensions or dimensional ratios. In embodiments having two paired resistance motion devices, as illustrated in Figure 2E, each device may have its own T-bar 204 such that the appearance of the H-shaped configuration is twice as wide as in the illustrated example. In such embodiments, the two T-bars of each individual resistance motion device may be connected to each other, in addition to being connected to studs such as the second stud 105. In some embodiments, the length of the T-bar may be extendable or adjustable so that a single T-bar extends to and connects to both the first and second apparatus, and in some embodiments, a single non-adjustable T-bar may be used between the two apparatus. In any of the disclosed embodiments, the T-bar may be connectable to the first and second resistance exercise apparatus.

[0292] Figure 2E further shows devices 200A and 200B, each composed of vertical beams and joined by a single T-shaped bar in an H-shaped configuration (i.e., the T-shaped bar of a single device becomes an H-shaped bar when the two devices share the T-shaped bar). Devices 200A and 200B are mounted on a wall and shown as adjacent resistance motion devices.

[0293] Some embodiments include a method for selectively pairing a first resistance exercise device with a second resistance exercise device. Selective pairing includes a user-selectable link between two or more specific devices. When two devices are linked by selection, they are linked selectively (as opposed to a situation where no one wishes to link the two devices). In some embodiments, the second resistance exercise device may function as an accessory or peripheral attachment to the first resistance exercise device and will not operate in an independent mode if the first device is not present.

[0294] Some embodiments include receiving at least one first signal in response to user interface operations in a first operating mode in which the first resistance exercise device is not paired with the second resistance exercise device. In the first, independent mode as previously discussed, a single unit of the exercise device unit may enable exercise using a single resistance motor and cable. If that single unit is not paired with the second unit, then in the first operating mode, control of the first unit does not affect the second unit, even if the second unit is nearby. For example, before the two exercise devices 200A and 200B in Figure 2E are paired, control of one device does not affect the other.

[0295] The reception of the first signal is reflected in block 1218 of Figure 16.

[0296] In some embodiments, upon receiving at least one first signal, at least one processor may, based on at least one first signal, change a first resistance applied to a first tension cable connected to a first resistance motor of a first resistance motion device. That is, since the two units are not yet paired, the first signal controls the first resistance of only the first motor and not the first resistance of the second motor. The first resistance can be modified by increasing or decreasing the resistance level, or by modifying the pattern of resistance applied to the tension cable, such as by applying one or more modes of operation discussed herein. Changing the first tension is reflected in block 1620 of Figure 16.

[0297] In some embodiments, the first resistance exercise device receives at least one second signal in response to user interface operation in a second operating mode in which the first resistance exercise device is paired with the second resistance exercise device. In the second pairing mode, two adjacent exercise device units can be electronically paired and operate synchronously for coordinated training using both motors and cables simultaneously. Receiving the second signal is reflected in block 1630 of Figure 16.

[0298] In some embodiments, the user can then operate the user interface to switch from the first operating mode to the second operating mode.

[0299] Some disclosed embodiments include, in response to a second signal, changing a first resistance applied to a first tension cable connected to a first resistance motor of a first resistance motion device, and changing a second resistance applied to a second tension cable connected to a second resistance motor of a second resistance motion device, based on at least one second signal. When the two units are paired, as described above, when at least one second signal is generated, both devices can respond to commands from a single user interface. This process step is reflected in block 1640 of Figure 16.

[0300] In some embodiments, code containing instructions for causing one or more processors to perform the operations described in the steps in the block diagram of Figure 2E may be stored in a non-temporary computer-readable medium. The operations may be performed based on instructions executed by at least one processor, such as processor 112 in Figure 1A, or alternatively, by processor 150 in Figure 1B.

[0301] Smooth operation

[0302] The term "smooth" may refer to a limit on the rate of change of undesirable resistance. The rate of change of undesirable resistance may be less than a given threshold for change of undesirable resistance.

[0303] The term "smooth" can refer to the absence of irregularities in resistance, for example, the absence of predefined jumps in resistance values.

[0304] The term "smooth" can mean that the deviation from the desired resistance is virtually zero, for example, that there is no deviation exceeding 1, 5, 10 percent from the desired resistance.

[0305] Resistance-based motion involves resisting movements performed by the user. The resistance should simulate a weight being moved (e.g., lifted) by the user.

[0306] When set by the user, the resistance should remain substantially constant without undesirable abrupt changes in resistance. Providing a smooth movement experience without unnecessarily sudden changes in resistance is beneficial.

[0307] An exercise device is provided that includes a user interface that can be held by the user during exercise. The user interface communicates mechanically with a cable.

[0308] The exercise equipment also includes a cable transport unit configured to smoothly transport cables through a frame, and a resistance source that smoothly applies resistance to the cables.

[0309] The cable may follow a winding path that involves multiple turns within the exercise equipment. The cable remains within this path regardless of the type of movement performed by the user. Maintaining the cable within the path contributes to a smoother exercise experience.

[0310] At least a portion of the path is formed by cable transport units. At least a portion of the path may be formed by resistance sources.

[0311] Cables can be kept within the path formed by mechanical elements such as sheaves by various means, including limiting the distance between adjacent sheaves that the user interface follows, and / or having relatively rigid cables, and / or keeping the cables relatively taut within the path.

[0312] The cable may be able to move laterally in a relatively limited manner along its path. This limited lateral movement may not exceed the diameter of the cable, or may not exceed a portion of the cable's diameter. Limiting lateral movement may include providing a snug-fitting groove (for example, slightly larger than the cable, e.g., up to 5%, 10%, 15%, 20%, 30%, etc., of the cable's diameter) and / or having a sufficiently deep groove (e.g., 30% or more of the cable's diameter) that thereby limits lateral movement.

[0313] Cables can exhibit both durability and relative rigidity.

[0314] [Table 1]

[0315] The exercise equipment may further include a frame comprising a vertically wall-mountable beam and one or more brackets for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to the wall. Examples of the vertically wall-mountable beam (shown in 202) and one or more brackets (shown in 230 and 236) are included in Figures 2A and 4.

[0316] source of resistance

[0317] The resistance source is configured to smoothly apply resistance to the cable while the user pulls the cable away from a part of the frame. The part of the frame could be an arm, a vertically wall-mountable beam, etc. Movement can be in any direction that increases the distance between the user interface and the part of the frame.

[0318] The resistance source includes an electronically adjustable gravimetric motor (such as motor 140 in Figure 4), a spool (such as spool 218 in Figure 4), at least one processor (such as at least one processor 112 in Figure 1), and mechanical support elements such as a housing (indicated as 228 in Figure 4).

[0319] The motor may represent at least one of the following: a. Motor cogging is less than 0.04 NM or below any other desired threshold. b. The ratio of the rotor diameter to the number of poles should be less than 11:1 (for example, a rotor diameter of 110 and 10 poles), or less than any other desired value. c. It has a segmented stator. d. Reduce cogging by tilting the rotor and / or stator stack.

[0320] According to one embodiment, smoothness is also facilitated by having a sheave that interacts with the cable having a radius of at least 8, 9, 10 (or more) times the radius of the cable.

[0321] According to one embodiment, smoothness is also facilitated by having an angle between the cable segment approaching the sheave and the tangential or longitudinal axis of the portion of the sheave at the first contact point between the cable and the portion of the sheave, which does not exceed 5, 8, 10, 12, or 15 degrees.

[0322] Figure 4 illustrates how the spool is associated with the motor via a belt, allowing the motor 140 to exert rotational resistance on the spool 218. Note that the spool may be associated with the motor in other ways; for example, the spool may be rotated directly by the motor, or the motor may rotate a pole that rotates the spool.

[0323] The motor is configured to rotate the belt smoothly, and the belt is configured to rotate the spool smoothly.

[0324] Please note that there may be two or more belts or one or more other interface elements between the motor and the spool.

[0325] The belt may provide a smooth interface between the motor and the spool. For example, the surface of the belt in contact with the spool (such as the inner surface) may be smooth, without lateral ridges (e.g., without lateral teeth), and / or without lateral recesses. The surface may include longitudinal ridges (e.g., having longitudinal teeth) and / or longitudinal recesses.

[0326] The belt may have a symmetrical cross-section along its circumference.

[0327] A spool can be shaped and / or sized to reduce, and even prevent, significant lateral movement of any portion of the cable wound on the spool. For example, a spool can be threaded to have a helical thread having a thread width substantially equal to the diameter of the cable, or it can be shaped and sized to limit the lateral movement of the cable. Figure 17F illustrates cross-sectional and side views of a spool 218 having a helical thread 218-3. Figure 17F also shows upper recesses 218-1 and lower recesses 218-2, which are part of the helical thread, and each thread is shaped and sized to hold a single segment of the cable. A single winding of cable 206 is shown in the cross-sectional view.

[0328] Exercise equipment may be configured to limit the number of cable turns on a spool to a single turn, thereby preventing irregularities in the unwinding process associated with having multiple turns. Limiting the number of cable turns can be achieved, for example, by limiting the total length of the cable portion that can be wound on the spool to be shorter than, for example, the total length of the spool that can form a single turn. For example, the total length of the cable may be long enough to facilitate the user's longest movement relative to the frame, the length of the cable path to reach the spool, and the length of the cable that can form a single turn on the spool.

[0329] Cable transfer unit

[0330] The cable transfer unit transfers the cable from the spool to the interface unit held by the user.

[0331] The cable transport unit shown in Figures 17A to 17E is at least partially located within a moving apparatus that includes a vertically wall-mountable beam 202 and an arm 212 that is rotatable relative to the vertically wall-mountable beam and selectively positionable along the vertically wall-mountable beam. The arm 212 includes a listing 238. The cable 206 extends from the listing.

[0332] Figure 17A also illustrates the handle 222 (an example of a user interface held by the user), the upper bracket 236, the lower bracket 230, the shoulder 214, the T-shaped bar 204, the dial 216, and other components shown in the aforementioned figures such as Figures 2A-2H, 9A-9F, 11, and 13A-13C.

[0333] The cable transfer unit includes a cable conduit 1701 formed within a vertically wall-mountable beam 202, a first vertical sheave 1703, a second vertical sheave 1705 (in Figures 17A-17B, the first and second vertical grooves are parallel to each other), a third vertical sheave 1707, a first arm sheave 1709 that follows the rotation of the arm 212, and a pair of wrist sheaves 1711 and 1713 located (at least partially) within the wrist 238. Any of the sheaves may be non-vertical.

[0334] A sheave is called a vertical sheave when its axis of rotation is horizontal. A vertical sheave can have any yaw axis.

[0335] The cable 206 rises from the spool, passes through the cable conduit 1701, contacts the front and upper part of the groove of the first vertical sheave 1703, then the upper and rear part of the groove of the second vertical sheave 1705, then the left and bottom part of the groove of the third vertical sheave 1707, then the bottom and right part of the groove of the first arm sheave 1709, and passes through the internal space formed (at least partially) by the internal positions of the grooves of the pair of wrist sheaves 1711 and 1713.

[0336] To smoothly follow the rotation of arm 212, the cable is positioned on the axis of rotation of shoulder 214 connected to the arm as it passes between the bottom of the groove of vertical sheave 1707 and the bottom of the groove of first arm sheave 1709.

[0337] Figure 17B is a top view illustrating that the first vertical sheave 1703 and the second vertical sheave 1705 are oriented at an acute angle to the other sheaves.

[0338] Different sheaves are spaced apart from each other, accessible from multiple directions, have unshielded (or at least partially unshielded) accessible grooves, and define cable paths that include relatively gentle turns (e.g., do not include one or more densely packed "S" turns). One or more of these characteristics greatly simplifies cable replacement.

[0339] Having as few sheaves as possible may be advantageous, but any number of sheaves is possible. The position of any of the sheaves and / or the orientation of any of the sheaves may differ from those shown in Figures 17A to 17E.

[0340] The list can rotate along its axis, and the pair of list sheaves 1711 and 1713 can rotate with the list without substantially affecting the resistance applied to the cable.

[0341] At least one processor may apply any control scheme to control the resistance applied to the cable.

[0342] According to one embodiment, the resistance source includes an electronically adjustable gravitational resistance motor, which is a linear motor. The linear motor may be located along (or within) the entire vertically wall-mountable beam 202, or along at least a portion of the vertically wall-mountable beam 202, and may not require a spool.

[0343] Methods for operating exercise equipment may be provided.

[0344] The method is, a. Obtaining information about the desired resistance applied to the cable, b. The user smoothly applies the desired resistance to the cable by a resistance source while pulling the cable away from a part of the frame of the exercise equipment, the frame comprising a vertically wall-mountable beam, and the exercise equipment further comprising one or more brackets for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall. c. This may include smoothly transporting cables through the frame of exercise equipment using a cable transport unit.

[0345] Installation of exercise equipment

[0346] The following text may refer to anchoring exercise equipment to wall studs. Note that exercise equipment can also be anchored to other wall elements such as concrete poles and building blocks.

[0347] Installation templates are provided to significantly simplify the setup of exercise equipment. Even a complete novice can use the templates to set up the equipment.

[0348] The template allows different parts of the exercise equipment to be aligned to one or more wall studs, enabling precise positioning of the exercise equipment on the wall. Precise positioning includes precisely setting the height (y-axis) of the exercise equipment, precisely setting the roll angle of the exercise equipment (for example, ensuring that the wall-mountable beam of the exercise equipment is vertical), and precisely setting the x-axis position of the exercise equipment.

[0349] According to one embodiment, the template includes a template body, an alcohol level attached to the template body (to make the template horizontal), and a plurality of holes. The template may include mounting elements such as height range markers and / or tape. For example, see template 1800 in Figure 18A, which includes a template body 1801, an alcohol level 1806, a plurality of holes such as 1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, 1815, 1816, 1817, 1818, and a height range marker 1822.

[0350] Multiple holes may be located at different x-axis coordinates and / or different y-axis coordinates. For example, holes 1811, 1812, 1813, 1814, 1815, and 1816 are located at different heights. In yet another example, holes 1817 and 1817 are located at different x-axis coordinates than holes 1811-1816.

[0351] The motion apparatus includes a vertical wall-mounted beam. The vertical wall-mounted beam can be subjected to large torque forces that can act to rotate the beam, and these torque forces could pull the beam away from the wall without further support. This risk can be mitigated by using mechanical elements anchored to the wall at the y-axis coordinate located on the side of the vertical wall-mounted beam.

[0352] According to one embodiment, the plurality of holes include a group of holes located within the vertical region of the template body. The group of holes may be used to anchor a vertical wall-mounted beam. In Figure 18A, these holes include holes 1811-1816.

[0353] One or more dimensions of the vertical region relate to one or more corresponding dimensions of the vertically wall-mountable beams of the exercise equipment. In Figure 18A, the vertical region is depicted as 1802. Figure 18B illustrates a template body without the vertical region boundary printed.

[0354] The dimensions are relevant in the sense that one or more dimensions of the vertical region (e.g., width and / or height) do not exceed (or may be equal to) the corresponding dimensions of the vertically wall-mountable beam. Alternatively, one or more dimensions of the vertical region (e.g., width and / or height) may exceed the corresponding dimensions of the vertical wall-mounted beam by a predetermined coefficient (e.g., up to 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, etc.). In the latter case, the bracket holes may be located on the sides of the vertical wall-mounted beam.

[0355] The vertical region may have vertices that can be located at the locations of holes in the group of holes. Alternatively, the vertical region may extend beyond the region defined solely by the holes in the group of holes (for example, by coefficients not exceeding 1.1, 1.3, and 1.5).

[0356] The arrangement of the group of holes within this vertical region ensures that the holes are positioned immediately behind the vertically mountable beam (shown as 202 in other figures) and not far from the vertically mountable beam (after installation). If at least some of the bracket holes are located on the side of the vertically mountable beam, the vertical region can extend beyond the projection of the vertically mountable beam onto the wall.

[0357] The template and vertical region can be shaped and sized to accommodate the frame for the motion of the machine. According to one embodiment, the height of the vertical region exceeds 80% of the height of the template, and the width of the vertical region does not exceed 25% of the width of the template.

[0358] Note that holes may be located in areas separate from the vertical region and may have any shape and / or size. See, for example, holes 1816 and 1817 in Figure 18A.

[0359] According to one embodiment, one or more of the multiple holes are located within one or more removable segments of the template body. By positioning one or more holes within the removable segments, the installer can remove one or more removable segments, thereby exposing the wall, and position one or more brackets for fixing the frame of the exercise equipment to the wall (in the space exposed by the removal of the removable segments). Figure 18A shows a lower removable segment 1803 and an upper removable segment 1804.

[0360] A group of holes includes subgroups of holes. At least two different subgroups are located in different height ranges. Any number of height ranges can exist. For example, there may be an upper height range and a lower height range. One or more intermediate height ranges may exist. This makes it possible to install different brackets at different heights. In Figure 18A, there is an upper height range 1863, an intermediate height range 1862, and a lower height range 1861. Figure 18A illustrates three subgroups: a lower subgroup containing holes 1811 and 1812, an intermediate subgroup containing holes 1813 and 1814, and an upper subgroup containing holes 1815 and 1816.

[0361] According to one embodiment, the template includes height range markers positioned close to the longitudinal edge of the template body (e.g., up to 0.1, 1, 5, 10 centimeters, etc.) to mark different height ranges. In Figure 18A, there are four pairs of height range markers, these pairs are shown as 1822, 1825, 1826, and 1828. Figure 18A also illustrates that height range markers can be printed close to installation instructions, such as the installation instruction “Find and mark the studs between the arrows” 1821, where the installation instruction 1821 belongs to area 1820 and also includes height range marker 1822. For simplicity of explanation, other installation instructions printed on the template are not shown.

[0362] The installer can position the template at the desired height, level it, and then attach alignment markers, such as tape segments or other removable elements, to the wall. The tape segments or other removable elements can be aligned with the longitudinal edges of the template.

[0363] The tape segments or other removable elements, after being installed, are used for template alignment, i.e., to position the template (and subsequent motion equipment) in the desired position. The alignment markers can be seen through at least some of the multiple holes.

[0364] The removable segment may include an upper removable segment located in the highest height range of the different height ranges, and a lower removable segment located in the lowest height range of the different height ranges.

[0365] According to one embodiment, the plurality of holes include (a) a first subgroup of holes located in different y-axis ranges within a vertical region (see, for example, holes 1811-1816 in Figure 18A) and (b) a second subgroup of holes located in different x-axis ranges within a horizontal region 1805 of the template body (see, for example, Figure 18A, and compare the subgroup of holes 1817-1818 with the subgroup of holes 1813 and 1814).

[0366] The distance between two second subgroups may be equal to the distance between adjacent wall studs. When the exercise equipment is mounted on a concrete or block wall, the distance may be equal to the distance between wall locations that have sufficient strength to support the exercise equipment.

[0367] Multiple holes may include a shared subgroup of holes located in the overlapping region between the vertical and horizontal regions (see, for example, holes 1813–1814 in Figure 18A).

[0368] Multiple holes may include another group of holes located outside the vertical area (see, for example, holes 1817–1818 in Figure 18A). These holes may be used to support horizontal or non-vertical elements of the frame, such as T-bars.

[0369] One group of holes has a circular shape. Another group of holes has an elongated shape, which provides further flexibility in positioning the T-shaped bar.

[0370] Holes in one group of holes are arranged in pairs, while holes in another group of holes form one or more pairs.

[0371] According to one embodiment, a first subgroup of holes and / or a second subgroup of holes are located within one or more removable segments of the template body. For example, referring to Figure 18A, there are holes 1811-1812 in the lower removable region 1803 and holes 1815-1816 in the upper removable region 1804.

[0372] According to one embodiment, one or more brackets and wall interfaces that interface with the brackets are provided. In Figure 19H, there is a lower wall interface 1481 and an upper wall interface 1489. These wall interfaces can interact with the upper bracket 230 and lower bracket 236 in the previous figure.

[0373] One or more wall interfaces may include a lower wall interface shaped and sized to fit into the lower space formed when the lower removable segment of the removable segment is removed. See Figure 18C illustrating the upper space 1832 exposed when the upper removable region is removed from the template, and the lower space 1832 exposed when the lower removable region is removed from the template.

[0374] Figures 18A–18C illustrate templates having a substantially rectangular shape, but templates can have other shapes, for example, they may be substantially limited to a vertical region 1802 and a horizontal region 1805 (see template 1880 in Figure 18E), or they may include additional regions surrounding the vertical region 1802 and the horizontal region 1805 (see additional region 1877 in template 1870 in Figure 18D). Templates can have any shape. Either the templates in Figure 18E or Figure 18D may include any element of any of the templates in Figures 18A–18C. Figure 18D also illustrates having numbers assigned to different holes for the sake of simplicity in installation.

[0375] The lower wall interface may include an inclined interface having a base and an upper part, the base being wider than the upper part. Figures 19I to 19K illustrate a lower wall interface including a base (e.g., plate 1481), an intermediate support element 1483, and an inclined interface (e.g., plate 1484) supported by the intermediate support element 1482, inclined with respect to the base by a tile angle 1491 to provide an inclined gap between the inclined interface and the plate. The inclined interface facilitates the installation of exercise equipment (particularly exercise equipment interface 1501) on the lower wall interface, as the installer does not need to first position the exercise equipment interface within a narrow gap where its boundaries are parallel to each other, and the exercise equipment interface can be first inserted when the lower wall interface is not strictly parallel to the wall to which it is fixed, and then inclined toward the wall.

[0376] One or more wall interfaces may include an upper wall interface shaped and sized to fit into the upper space formed when the upper removable segment of the removable segment is removed. The exercise equipment interface (indicated as 1501 in Figures 19I–19L) is part of the exercise equipment frame and includes an interface plate 1502 and a frame 1503 extending from the interface plate and defining an opening 1504. In Figures 19I–19L, the opening has an upper portion that gradually expands from its top to its bottom and fits into an intermediate support element, and a bottom portion that is wider than the intermediate support element, thereby allowing the exercise equipment interface to be easily mounted on the lower wall interface even if the exercise equipment interface and the lower wall interface are not initially aligned. The upper portion of the opening may be narrower than the inclined interface to allow the exercise equipment interface to be held by the inclined interface.

[0377] According to one embodiment, the through hole 1486 is formed in the inclined interface at the location of the first hole 1812 in the template. Figure 19K illustrates a first screw 1511 passing through hole 1485 and a second screw passing through hole 1486.

[0378] Figure 19M illustrates the first screw 1511, the second screw 1512, and the inclined interface 1481 used to mount the exercise equipment. Figure 19M also illustrates some of the components of the exercise equipment located at the bottom of the exercise equipment.

[0379] Any number of wall interfaces can exist; for example, there can be three or more wall interfaces. One wall interface can be located on the side of another wall interface.

[0380] The template may also include one or more mounting tapes for attaching the template to the wall after it has been horizontally positioned and in the desired location.

[0381] The mounting tape can be double-sided adhesive tape.

[0382] To further facilitate installation, the template may include installation instructions printed on the template itself or provided in any other format, such as digital instructions, videos, etc.

[0383] The template can form part of the exercise equipment package. This can reduce the environmental footprint of the template and decrease the overall size of the exercise equipment package.

[0384] The template may include graphic information showing the shape and size of at least some parts of the frame of exercise equipment, such as vertical wall-mounted beams and T-bars.

[0385] The installation process may include the following steps: a. Use a stud finder to locate studs at the height of the template's height range markers. If the wall does not contain studs, the installation process may include finding the location of other supporting areas that have sufficient strength to support the exercise equipment. b. Position the template at the desired height (but on the side of the desired position), horizontalize the template, and attach alignment markers (shown as 1888 in Figures 19B, 19C, and 19D) to the wall (at the stud locations) in one or more height ranges corresponding to one or more height range markers located close to the longitudinal range of the template. In Figure 19D, various parts of the cutting instrument are shown on the wall, but this is only to illustrate the alignment instructions. The alignment markers may be aligned with one longitudinal edge of the template. Note that instead of using alignment markers, the installer may draw alignment symbols on the wall using a pen or pencil. The template may include one or more windows for viewing drawn alignment symbols and / or alignment markers. Figure 18D illustrates a window 1879 for viewing drawn alignment symbols or alignment markers positioned behind the template. Step (b) may be repeated after moving the template to position one or more alignment markers in one or more height ranges corresponding to one or more height range markers located close to another longitudinal edge of the template. For example, there may be three height ranges on one side of the template and a single height range on the other side of the template. Any number of height ranges may be provided on each side of the template. c. Position the template in the desired location (in both the x and y axes) by aligning at least some of the holes formed in the template with the alignment markers. This step also includes leveling the template. d. Attach the template to the wall. e. Drill pre-drilled holes in the wall (through multiple holes). f. Remove the removable segments from the template body. g. Position the wall interface in the space exposed as a result of removing the removable segment. h. Position the wall interface horizontally and secure it to the wall.

[0386] Figures 19A to 19G illustrate examples of installation instructions 1841 to 1847.

[0387] According to one embodiment, after fixing the wall interface to the wall, (see Figures 23A to 23I) a. Install exercise equipment on the bottom wall interface. b. Rotating the upper motion device toward the upper wall interface. c. The exercise equipment is fastened to the upper wall interface. See, for example, screw 1563 in Figure 23E. d. The bracket 918 is fastened to the wall using screws 1571-1574 that engage with wall plugs 1581-1584 formed in the holes (see Figures 9A-9G), and the T-shaped bar 204 is fixed to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202.

[0388] For the sake of simplicity, Figures 23A to 23I include only the following reference numbers. a. Beam 202 that can be mounted vertically to the wall. b. Lower bracket 230. c. Upper bracket 236. Bracket 918 for fastening a T-shaped bar to a wall. e. Lower wall interface 1480. f. Upper wall interface 1489 for joining with upper bracket 236. g. First and second screws 1511 and 1512 for fastening the low bracket to the lower wall interface 1480. h. Third and fourth screws 1561 and 1562 for fastening the upper bracket to the upper wall interface 1489. i. Screws 1563 and 1571-1574. j. Wall plugs 1581-1584, 1585-1586 (for receiving screws 1512 and 1511) and wall plugs 1587-1588 (for receiving screws 1562 and 1561). In the various figures of this application, wall outlets are not shown for the sake of simplicity of explanation.

[0389] Cable replacement

[0390] Any reference to exercise equipment relating to cable replacement (or any other matter) shall apply mutatis mutandis to methods for operating cable replacement (or any other matter).

[0391] Figures 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, and 20F illustrate an example of components involved in the cable replacement process.

[0392] The cable may be replaced from time to time. According to one embodiment, the exercise equipment is designed to allow for easy replacement of the cable. The exercise equipment includes cable replacement assist elements such as an opening for receiving a new cable, and guides to allow the inserted cable to be easily guided to its destination.

[0393] According to one embodiment, the cable replacement assist element is designed to enable easy cable replacement using minimal disassembly and assembly steps.

[0394] According to one embodiment, cable insertion includes (a) inserting a portion of the cable into an upper opening 1910 (for example, formed in an upper bracket 236 as shown in Figure 20B) and guiding the cable through a first path, and (b) inserting a second portion of the cable into a lower opening 1920 (for example, formed in a rotatable shoulder 214) and guiding the cable through a second path.

[0395] According to one embodiment, the first path passes through a first guide element including a cover and / or tunnels 1911, 1912, 1913 and 1914 (some of which are associated with the first vertical sheave 1703 and the second vertical sheave 1705), as well as other paths to reach the spool 218 (see Figures 17A and 17E). The first end of the cable is then fastened to the spool or to any other element that mechanically communicates with the spool.

[0396] According to one embodiment, the second path passes through a second guide element including a cover and / or tunnels 1921 and 1922 (partially associated with a third vertical sheave 1707 and a first arm sheave 1709), through an internal space formed (at least partially) by the internal position of the grooves of the pair of wrist sheaves 1711 and 1713, and fastens the second end of the cable to an interface following the wrist sheaves (such as a snap interface 1999 detachably coupled to a motion accessory 222, as illustrated in the upper left corner of Figure 17B).

[0397] Assembly and removal of cables may require opening the faceplate 246 (Figure 20A) attached to the vertically wall-mountable beam 202.

[0398] Cable removal may include freeing the cable from the interface (such as the snap interface 1999 in Figure 17B) and freeing it from the spool.

[0399] Figure 20E illustrates the boundary between the first and second paths, where the boundary is located between openings 1910 and 1920.

[0400] Figure 20F illustrates an embodiment of the exercise equipment, a first opening 1910 (located at the bottom of the upper bracket), a second opening 1920, an arm, an arm 238, and a snap interface 1999. The first path is located between the first opening and the spool, while the second path is located between the second opening and the snap interface 1999.

[0401] The first and second openings may be formed in any other part of the exercise equipment, particularly in close proximity to the sheave. For example, the second opening may be formed in the housing or other structural element that is movable with the trolley.

[0402] The proposed exercise equipment allows for safe and easy cable replacement in a user-friendly manner. It does not require disassembling multiple parts of the exercise equipment, and in particular, it does not require routing the cables through sheaves.

[0403] According to one embodiment, the installation of a replacement cable (following the removal of the replaced cable) includes the following: a. Position the first end of the cable through the first opening and push the first portion of the cable (terminating at the first end) until it reaches the spool. The spool can be exposed by removing the panel or by using the spool opening. b. Connect the first end of the cable to the spool using a connector or knot. c. Position the second end of the cable through the second opening and push the second portion of the cable (terminating at the second end) until it exits the list and / or reaches the snap interface (or other interface). d. Use a connector or knot to connect the second end of the cable to a snap interface or other interface.

[0404] According to one embodiment, the removal of the replaced cable is performed as follows: a. Cutting the first end of the replaced cable from the spool, b. Including cutting the second end of the replaced cable from a snap or other interface.

[0405] Figure 20G shows an example of a spool 218, which includes a through-hole 218-10 through which a cable 206 can pass, and the end of the cable 206 can be held (see holder 206-2) or tied (see tie 206-1) to keep the cable held by the spool 218. If the cable needs to be removed, the end of the cable can be released and the cable can be pulled out of the exercise equipment. During replacement of the replacement rope, the end of the replacement rope passes through the through-hole and is fastened or tied inside the spool.

[0406] The exercise equipment includes an interface such as a plate 221, which includes an opening 221-1 to allow access to through holes and cable ends when the faceplate is released or opened.

[0407] Figure 20H illustrates two examples of user interfaces, such as a ball-shaped user interface 1995 and a snap interface detachably coupled to a motion accessory 222. The interfaces hold cables by a holder (1995-1 or 1999-1) or by being tied to maintain the cable in a held state with these interfaces. Any holder may be used.

[0408] Arm position adjustment

[0409] Referring to Figures 21A to 21H, non-limiting examples of shoulders 214 with integrated shoulder knobs 1000 for use in adjusting the arm position of exercise equipment are illustrated. In some embodiments, the shoulders 214 include the following: a. A rotatable unit 2000 having multiple grooves 2002 corresponding to multiple rotation angles of the arm. The rotatable unit is mechanically connected to a knob, so that by pressing the knob, the ram can rotate the arm around the rotation axis 2090, and rotate the rotatable unit 2000 (when unlocked). b. A locking mechanism 2010 including a locking rod 2013 configured to move between an open position and a locked position. In the locked position, the locking mechanism 2010 is configured such that the locking rod is positioned within a pair of grooves 2002 and pressed against the pair of grooves using a fastening element such as a spring 2015. The locking mechanism is shown as including a pivot rod 2011, an additional rod 2012, and the locking rod 2013. c. A lock controller 2020 (Figures 21B and 21F) is mechanically in communication with the knob. The lock controller 2020 is configured to move toward the lock mechanism 2010 (for example, linearly), thereby moving the lock mechanism to the open position, or to move toward the lock mechanism 2000, thereby allowing the lock mechanism to move to the locked position.

[0410] When the user wishes to change the angle of the arm, they push the knob forward, allowing the arm to rotate until the desired arm angle is reached, and then (for example, by releasing the knob) the locking mechanism allows the rotatable unit to lock.

[0411] According to one embodiment, the lock controller 2020 includes a lock controller rod 2022 (Figures 21A and 21F), a lock rod manipulator such as a first tooth 2024, and a spring retaining element such as a second tooth 2023. The lock rod manipulator contacts the lock rod 2013 at one position, while the spring 2015 is connected to the spring retaining element.

[0412] According to one embodiment, the shoulders in Figures 21A to 21H replace the mechanism illustrated in Figures 14 to 14C and related texts.

[0413] Resistor multiplier

[0414] Regarding the resistance applied by exercise equipment, it is desirable to increase the resistance felt by the user.

[0415] A resistor multiplier (Figures 22A and 22B) is provided that multiplies by a coefficient greater than 1 (for example, any integer or non-integer greater than 1).

[0416] According to one embodiment, an add-on unit is provided which includes a frame mechanically coupled to a pulley system. The pulley system may include any number of sheaves and cable configurations to determine the multiplier.

[0417] The frame may be connected to the floor or any other work surface. Alternatively, the frame may not be fixed to the work surface, and the user may step on the frame. Alternatively, there may be no frame, and the work surface, such as the floor, may include a mechanical interface for holding the pulley system.

[0418] According to one embodiment, the cable used by the pulley system is a cable for exercise equipment.

[0419] According to one embodiment, the cables of the motion system are connected to the cables of the pulley system by one or more connectors or interfaces.

[0420] Figures 22A and 22B illustrate a rectangular frame 2310 that a user steps on, and the cables of the motion system pass through (a) a first add-on sheave 2321 mechanically coupled to the frame using a first frame interface 2341, (b) a second add-on sheave 2322 mechanically coupled via a user interface such as a user carabiner 2311 and handle 2312 (or other user interface), and (c) a third add-on sheave 2323 mechanically coupled to another part of the frame, for example, through the second frame interface 2342.

[0421] The user can influence the resistance multiplier by positioning the second add-on sheave at any point on the cable between the first frame carabiner and the second frame carabiner.

[0422] The frame can be of any shape and / or size. The mechanical elements in Figures 22A and 22B can be replaced by other mechanical connecting elements.

[0423] According to one embodiment, an exercise device is provided, the exercise device including a frame including a vertically wall-mountable beam; one or more brackets for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall; an arm that is rotatable with respect to the vertically wall-mountable beam and selectively positionable along the vertically wall-mountable beam; a cable; a resistance source configured to apply resistance to the cable while a user pulls the cable away from a portion of the frame; a cable transport unit configured to transport the cable through a cable path formed within the frame; and a cable replacement element configured to receive different segments of a replacement cable (e.g., a first portion and a second portion of the replacement cable) and to position the replacement cable within the cable transport unit and through the cable path.

[0424] According to one embodiment, the frame includes openings for receiving different segments of a cable.

[0425] According to one embodiment, the cable replacement element includes a guide element that connects the opening to the cable path.

[0426] According to one embodiment, the cable transfer unit includes a sheave, and the guide element is positioned between the opening and the periphery of the sheave.

[0427] According to one embodiment, the opening includes a first opening and a second opening.

[0428] According to one embodiment, the first opening is followed by a first guide element associated with a first sheave (e.g., sheave 1705 in Figure 20C), and the first opening, the first guide element, and the first sheave belong to a first path leading to the distal end of the arm.

[0429] According to one embodiment, the second opening is followed by a second inductive element associated with a second sheave (e.g., sheave 1709 in Figure 20D), and the second opening, the second inductive element, and the second sheave belong to a second path leading to a resistance source.

[0430] According to one embodiment, a first opening is formed in one of one or more brackets, and a second opening is formed in a rotatable shoulder mechanically coupled to an arm.

[0431] According to one embodiment, the first opening faces the second opening.

[0432] According to one embodiment, an exercise device is provided, the exercise device including (i) a frame including a vertically wall-mountable beam, (ii) one or more brackets for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall, (iii) a trolley for moving along the vertically wall-mountable beam, configured to lock at different positions along the wall-mountable beam, (iv) a shoulder rotatably coupled to the trolley, and (v) an arm connected to the shoulder and rotatable with the shoulder, the arm and the shoulder configured to lock at different rotational positions relative to the trolley.

[0433] The rotatable shoulder includes a rotatable unit (e.g., the rotatable unit 2000 in Figure 21B) having a plurality of grooves corresponding to different rotational positions, a locking mechanism including a locking element, and a locking controller, the locking controller configured to move the locking mechanism between (a) a locked position in which the locking element is positioned in some of the plurality of grooves and locks the rotatable unit to a position corresponding to one of the different rotational positions, and (b) an open position in which the locking element is disengaged from any of the grooves and facilitates the rotation of the rotatable unit.

[0434] According to one embodiment, the exercise device includes a knob extending from the shoulder, the knob being movable in a first direction to move the locking mechanism to an open position using a lock controller, and movable in a second direction to allow longitudinal movement of the trolley along a vertically wall-mountable beam.

[0435] According to one embodiment, the locking element is a locking rod.

[0436] According to one embodiment, the locking unit further includes a pivot rod that provides the axis of rotation for the locking unit.

[0437] According to one embodiment, the rotation axis of the locking unit is oriented toward the rotation axis of the rotating unit.

[0438] According to one embodiment, the exercise device includes a spring that holds the locking rod in contact with the rotating unit when it is positioned in the locked position.

[0439] According to one embodiment, the lock controller includes a spring retaining element for supporting a spring.

[0440] According to one embodiment, the lock controller includes a lock controller rod, a rod manipulator extending from a lock controller knob, and a spring retaining element extending from the lock controller rod and facing the rod manipulator.

[0441] According to one embodiment, an exercise device is provided which includes a frame including a vertically wall-mountable beam, one or more brackets for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall, an arm rotatable with respect to the vertically wall-mountable beam and selectively positionable along the vertically wall-mountable beam, a cable, a resistance source configured to smoothly apply resistance to the cable while a user pulls the cable away from a portion of the frame using a user interface, a cable transport unit configured to smoothly transport the cable, and a trolley system configured to receive the cable. The user interface is mechanically coupled to a segment of the cable passing through the trolley system.

[0442] According to one embodiment, the exercise equipment includes a pulley system holding element configured to maintain the pulley system in a fixed position.

[0443] According to one embodiment, the pulley system holding element is a mountable frame.

[0444] According to one embodiment, an exercise device is provided, the exercise device comprising a frame including a vertically wall-mountable beam, one or more brackets for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall, a resistance source configured to apply resistance to a cable while a user pulls the cable away from a portion of the frame, a first cable opening for receiving a first end of a replacement cable (e.g., the first opening 1910 in Figure 20E), a second cable opening for receiving a second end of a replacement cable (e.g., the second opening 1920 in Figure 20E), and a cable conduit for (i) directing the first end of the replacement cable, pushed through the first cable opening, toward the first end of a cable path, and (ii) directing the second end of the replacement cable, pushed through the second cable opening, toward the second end of a cable path, the cable path being located between an output interface and a resistance source configured to apply resistance to a cable while a user pulls the cable away from a portion of the frame.

[0445] Any reference to exercise equipment including a frame that includes a vertically wall-mountable beam and one or more brackets for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to the wall should, with necessary modifications, apply to exercise equipment that is not wall-mountable, e.g., self-contained exercise equipment that does not require mounting, and / or exercise equipment that is mounted not to a wall but, for example, to a ceiling. In any one of these examples, the frame may include one or more beams or structural elements that are neither vertical wall-mountable beams nor vertical wall-mountable structural elements.

[0446] According to one embodiment, an exercise device is provided, which includes a frame comprising a vertically wall-mountable beam, one or more brackets for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall, cables, a resistance source for smoothly applying resistance to the cables while a user pulls the cables away from a portion of the frame, and a cable transport unit configured to smoothly transport the cables through the frame.

[0447] According to one embodiment, the resistance source includes an electronically adjustable gravimetric motor.

[0448] According to one embodiment, the exercise equipment includes a spool, and an electronically adjustable weight resistance motor is configured to smoothly rotate the spool.

[0449] According to one embodiment, the spool is a threaded spool.

[0450] According to one embodiment, the spool is a helical threaded spool.

[0451] According to one embodiment, the cable is configured to form a single winding on a threaded spool.

[0452] According to one embodiment, the exercise equipment includes a belt, and an electronically adjustable weight resistance motor is configured to smoothly rotate the belt, and the belt is configured to rotate a spool.

[0453] According to one embodiment, the belt does not have teeth in the lateral direction.

[0454] According to one embodiment, the belt includes one or more longitudinal teeth.

[0455] According to one embodiment, the resistance source includes an electronically adjustable gravimetric linear motor.

[0456] According to one embodiment, an electronically adjustable gravimetric linear motor is located within a beam that can be vertically mo...

Claims

1. A template for mounting exercise equipment on a wall, wherein the template is The template itself, An alcohol level attached to the template body, A template comprising: a plurality of holes, the plurality of holes including a group of holes located within a vertical region of the template body, wherein one or more dimensions of the vertical region relate to one or more corresponding dimensions of vertically wall-mountable beams of the exercise equipment, and one or more of the plurality of holes are located within a removable segment of the template body.

2. The template according to claim 1, wherein the group of holes includes subgroups of holes, and different subgroups are located in different height ranges.

3. The template according to claim 2, wherein the template is positioned in close proximity to the longitudinal edge of the template body and includes a height range marker for marking the different height ranges.

4. The template according to claim 2, wherein the removable segment includes an upper removable segment located in the highest height range of the different height ranges, a lower removable segment located in the lowest height range of the different height ranges, and a lower one.

5. The template according to claim 1, further comprising mounting tape for attaching the template to a wall.

6. The template according to claim 1, wherein the mounting tape is a double-sided adhesive tape.

7. The template according to claim 1, further comprising installation instructions printed on the template body.

8. The template according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the dimensions include the height of the vertical region.

9. The template according to claim 1, wherein one or more of the dimensions include the width of the vertical region.

10. The template according to claim 1, wherein the template forms part of an exercise equipment package.

11. The template according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of holes include another group of holes located outside the vertical region.

12. The template according to claim 11, wherein the holes in the group of holes have a circular shape, and the holes in the other group of holes have an elongated shape.

13. The template according to claim 11, wherein the holes in the group of holes are arranged in pairs, and the holes in the other group of holes form one or more pairs.

14. It is an installation kit, A template for mounting exercise equipment on a wall, wherein the template comprises a template body, an alcohol level attached to the template body, and a plurality of holes, the plurality of holes including a group of holes located within the vertical region of the template body, and one or more of the plurality of holes located within a removable segment of the template body. A bottom motion device interface having a shape and size that fits into the bottom space formed when the bottom removable segment of the aforementioned removable segment is removed, An installation kit comprising: an upper motion equipment interface having a shape and size such that it fits into the upper space formed when the upper removable segment of the removable segment is removed.

15. The installation kit according to claim 14, wherein one or more dimensions of the vertical region exceed one or more corresponding dimensions of the vertically wall-mountable beams of the exercise equipment.

16. The installation kit according to claim 14, wherein the bottom exercise equipment interface comprises an inclined interface having a base and an upper part, and the base is wider than the upper part.

17. A template for mounting exercise equipment on a wall, the template comprising: a template body; an alcohol level attached to the template body; a vertical region of the template body, wherein the height of the vertical region exceeds 80% of the height of the template and the width of the vertical region does not exceed 25% of the width of the template; and a plurality of holes, wherein at least some of the plurality of holes are located within the vertical region.

18. The template according to claim 17, wherein one or more of the multiple holes are located within the removable segment of the template body.

19. A template for mounting exercise equipment on a wall, wherein the template comprises a template body, an alcohol level attached to the template body, a first subgroup of holes located in different y-axis ranges within the vertical region of the template body, and a second subgroup of holes located in different x-axis ranges within the horizontal region of the template body.

20. The template according to claim 19, comprising a shared subgroup of holes located in the overlapping region between the vertical region and the horizontal region.

21. The template according to claim 19, wherein at least one of the first subgroup and the second subgroup is located within the removable segment of the template body.

22. The template according to claim 19, wherein the holes in the first subgroup of holes have a circular shape, and the holes in the second subgroup of holes have an elongated shape.

23. The template according to claim 19, wherein the distance between two second subgroups is equal to the distance between studs in adjacent walls.

24. A method for installing exercise equipment on a wall, wherein the method is A template comprising a template body, an alcohol level attached to the template body, and a plurality of holes, the plurality of holes including a group of holes located within a vertical region of the template body, wherein one or more dimensions of the vertical region relate to one or more corresponding dimensions of a vertically wall-mountable beam of the exercise equipment, and one or more of the plurality of holes are located within a removable segment of the template body, for mounting the template horizontally on the wall. Using the aforementioned template to excavate a hole, A method comprising using the holes to fix one or more exercise equipment interfaces to the wall, and attaching the exercise equipment to the exercise equipment interfaces.

25. Exercise equipment comprising: a frame having a vertically wall-mountable beam; one or more exercise equipment interfaces for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall; a trolley for moving along the vertically wall-mountable beam, configured to lock at different positions along the wall-mountable beam; a shoulder rotatably coupled to the trolley; an arm connected to the shoulder and rotatable with the shoulder, configured so that the arm and the shoulder lock at different rotational positions relative to the trolley, wherein the rotatable shoulder comprises a rotatable unit having a plurality of grooves corresponding to the different rotational positions; an arm; a locking mechanism having a locking element; a locking controller, wherein the locking controller is configured to move the locking mechanism between (a) a locked position in which the locking element is positioned in some of the plurality of grooves and locks the rotatable unit to a position corresponding to one of the different rotational positions; and (b) an open position in which the locking element is disengaged from any of the grooves and facilitates rotation of the rotatable unit.

26. The motion device according to claim 25, further comprising a knob extending from the shoulder, the knob being movable in a first direction to move the locking mechanism to the open position using the lock controller, and movable in a second direction to allow longitudinal movement of the trolley along the vertically wall-mountable beam.

27. The exercise device according to claim 26, wherein the locking element is a locking rod.

28. The exercise device according to claim 27, wherein the locking unit further comprises a pivot rod that provides the axis of rotation of the locking unit.

29. The exercise device according to claim 28, wherein the rotation axis of the locking unit is directed toward the rotation axis of the rotating unit.

30. The exercise device according to claim 27, further comprising a spring that holds the locking rod in contact with the rotating unit when it is positioned in the aforementioned locked position.

31. The exercise device according to claim 30, wherein the lock controller comprises a spring retaining element for supporting the spring.

32. The motion device according to claim 27, wherein the lock controller comprises a lock controller rod, a rod manipulator extending from a lock controller knob, and a spring retaining element extending from the lock controller rod and facing the rod manipulator.

33. Exercise equipment comprising: a frame having a vertically wall-mountable beam; one or more exercise equipment interfaces for connecting the vertically wall-mountable beam to a wall; an arm, cable, rotatable with respect to the vertically wall-mountable beam and selectively positionable along the vertically wall-mountable beam; a resistance source configured to apply resistance to the cable while a user uses a user interface to pull the cable away from a portion of the frame; a cable transport unit configured to transport the cable; and a pulley system configured to receive the cable, wherein the user interface is mechanically coupled to a segment of the cable passing through the pulley system.

34. The exercise device according to claim 33, further comprising a pulley system holding element configured to maintain the pulley system in a fixed position.

35. The exercise device according to claim 34, wherein the pulley system holding element is a frame to which it can be mounted.

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