Multi-Purpose Exercise Device

Abstract

A multi-purpose exercise device comprising a top support having a first side and a second side wherein the top support can be coupled to a bottom support by a main support extending between the top support and the bottom support. A first pulley can be rotatably coupled to the first side and a second pulley that can be rotatably coupled to the bottom support. A main pulley can be rotatably coupled to a resistance slide. A main slide can be slidably coupled to the main support. At least one cable slidably can be coupled between the at least one pulley, the third pulley, the main pulley and the resistance slide and the at least one band can be removably coupled to the resistance slide and a bottom band retainer. The top support and the bottom support can be coupled to each other by at least one resistance slide tube.

Description

CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION

[0001] This application claims benefit from currently pending U.S. application Ser. No. 18 / 117,085, filed Mar. 3, 2023, titled “Multi-Purpose Exercise Device using Bands” which in turn claims priority to now expired U.S. Provisional App. No. 63 / 394,505 titled “Multi-Purpose Exercise Device using Bands” and having a filing date of Aug. 2, 2022, all of which is incorporated by reference herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION

[0002] The present specification relates generally to a workout machine and more specifically a compact, functional workout training system that is adjustable and providing the user multiple workouts through one system.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

[0003] There are numerous types of exercise equipment in the art each focusing on specific type of exercise or multiple exercises on one machine. When using exercise equipment, the main focus of these machines is to break the user's chosen exercise into aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Aerobic exercise refers to providing exercise through the use of cardiovascular conditioning which consists of high impact or low impact exercise. High-impact exercises consist of jolting movements that put a lot of force on the individual's bones and joints. Examples of high-impact exercises involve running or jogging on a treadmill or outdoors, jumping rope, cross-fit, plyometric exercises, or other similar exercises. Whereas low impact exercises are less jarring on the body and joints and less intense overall. Examples of low impact exercises include working out on an elliptical machine, cycling, swimming and home exercise.

[0004] Anaerobic exercise uses a different form of energy than aerobic where it includes high-intensity interval training, weightlifting, circuit training, and other forms of strength training. Numerous exercise equipment for both aerobic and anaerobic exercise have been developed for home use. Common exercise equipment includes the use of big, bulky machines that use weights stacked on top of each other where the weights are attached to cabling on one end and runs through a system of pulleys and are attached to a handle on the other side. These machines usually require a lot of room within a room and usually weigh hundreds of pounds making it hard for the user to easily move the machine. Commonly these machines have different stations that work out different muscles in the user's body or are tailored to one muscle area requiring multiple machines to work out different muscles within the user's body. These types of weight training machines require the use of weights that are stacked to add the necessary resistance to the user to build or tone different muscles within their body.

[0005] Another common method of weight training is the use of resistance and strength bands. Resistance bands are typically made from a flexible material such as a latex or synthetic rubber. Resistance bands come in varying levels of resistance and shapes such as, flat bands, loops, or tubes. Using resistance bands provides the user with a similar and sometimes even greater muscle activity than weight training with machines or free weights. Compared to weights, resistant bands involve a lower amount of force on the joints allowing the user to use their muscles more than machines or free weights. Resistance bands provide variable resistance and as the user stretches the band the resistant gradually gets harder giving the user more control over the distance of the band. In addition, resistance bands provide stabilization from the user's body allowing the user's body to maintain the correct form when doing the exercise. The user's need to control the bands from snapping back means a greater use of the muscle through its whole range.

[0006] One of the disadvantages of resistance bands is that you need a fixed point such as a door or wall to different type of exercises to work the different muscles within the body. In addition, to exercise and build different areas of the body the user would need different heights. For example, doing curls requires the band to be below the user's waste and extend and retract the arms at the elbows whereas to work out the user's shoulders or to simulate pull-ups with the bands the user would need to put the bands above the user's body to simulate the pull-up bar all of which would require either a very large workout machine or multiple work out locations using the bands.

[0007] Therefore, there is a need for a functional trainer that is compact that it can fit in any size room and that uses a combination of resistant bands giving the user a rounder workout experience allowing the user to adjust to different workouts thus providing the user an eccentric and concentric workout.BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0008] Accordingly, the present invention relates to a multi-purpose exercise device designed to be mounted to a wall for comprehensive fitness training. The exercise device features a structural framework consisting of a top support connected to a bottom support through a main support beam, creating a stable foundation for various exercise activities.

[0009] The device incorporates a pulley and cable system that enables versatile resistance training. At least one top pulley is rotatably mounted to the first side of the top support, while a bottom pulley is positioned on the bottom support. A main pulley is rotatably coupled to a resistance slide mechanism, and a main slide is attached to the main support with adjustable positioning capabilities. The system utilizes a continuous cable with two ends that are slidably connected to the main slide, allowing users to perform pulling and resistance exercises.

[0010] The resistance mechanism can be configured with various resistance sources, including resistance bands that attach to the bottom support or a weight sled system. The resistance source connects to a resistance slide that may be slidably coupled to a resistance slide tube for smooth operation. Multiple resistance bands of varying thickness and resistance levels can be incorporated to accommodate different fitness levels and exercise requirements.

[0011] Additional exercise accessories enhance the device's versatility. A foot press attachment connects to the main support, enabling foot-based exercises and accommodating accessories such as a rowing machine. The foot press may include foot pads and specialized attachment points, or alternatively comprise a footrest coupled to a base extension that connects to the main support through footpad links, which may be constructed from flat steel bar for durability.

[0012] The device may also include a squat pad assembly featuring a platform secured to a frame with at least one squat pulley coupled to the platform. In some configurations, multiple squat pulleys are positioned at opposing ends of the platform, working in conjunction with a squat bar that has cable attachments running through each pulley for comprehensive lower body training.

[0013] An advanced embodiment of the exercise device incorporates a computing system with wireless communication capabilities. This system includes at least one computing device with a wireless communication module, various sensors attached to the computing device for monitoring exercise performance, and a display screen for user interaction and feedback.

[0014] The device may include an enhanced cable system with first and second stoppers coupled to the main slide. The cable passes through these stoppers, with the length between them routed through the pulley system including the top pulley, bottom pulley, main pulley, and resistance slide. Each end of the cable terminates in handle attachments, and pulling on either handle shortens the effective cable length between the stoppers, providing variable resistance training options. This configuration maintains the same resistance source options and accessory compatibility as the primary embodiment.

[0015] Aspects and applications of the invention presented here are described below in the drawings and detailed description of the invention. Unless specifically noted, it is intended that the words and phrases in the specification and the claims be given their plain, ordinary, and accustomed meaning to those of ordinary skill in the applicable arts. The inventors are fully aware that they can be their own lexicographers if desired. The inventors expressly elect, as their own lexicographers, to use only the plain and ordinary meaning of terms in the specification and claims unless they clearly state otherwise and then further, expressly set forth the. Absent such clear statements of intent to apply a “special” definition, it is the inventor's intent and desire that the simple, plain, and ordinary meaning to the terms be applied to the interpretation of the specification and claims.

[0016] The inventors are also aware of the normal precepts of English grammar. Thus, if a noun, term, or phrase is intended to be further characterized, specified, or narrowed in some way, then such noun, term, or phrase will expressly include additional adjectives, descriptive terms, or other modifiers in accordance with the normal precepts of English grammar. Absent the use of such adjectives, descriptive terms, or modifiers, it is the intent that such nouns, terms, or phrases be given their plain, and ordinary English meaning to those skilled in the applicable arts as set forth above.

[0017] Further, the inventors are fully informed of the standards and application of the special provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f). Thus, the use of the words “function,”“means” or “step” in the Detailed Description or Description of the Drawings or claims is not intended to somehow indicate a desire to invoke the special provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f), to define the invention. To the contrary, if the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f) are sought to be invoked to define the inventions, the claims will specifically and expressly state the exact phrases “means for” or “step for” and will also recite the word “function” (i.e., will state “means for performing the function of . . . , without also reciting in such phrases any structure, material or act in support of the function. Thus, even when the claims recite a “means for performing the function of molding a . . . , step for performing the function of molding a . . . ,” if the claims also recite any structure, material or acts in support of that means or step, or that perform the recited function, then it is the clear intention of the inventors not to invoke the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f). Moreover, even if the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112 (f) are invoked to define the claimed inventions, it is intended that the inventions not be limited only to the specific structure, material or acts that are described in the preferred embodiments, but in addition, include any and all structures, materials or acts that perform the claimed function as described in alternative embodiments or forms of the invention, or that are well known present or later-developed, equivalent structures, material or acts for performing the claimed function.

[0018] Additional features and advantages of the present specification will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following detailed description of the illustrative embodiment exemplifying the best mode of carrying out the invention as presently perceived.BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] These and other features, aspects, and advantages of the present specification will become better understood with regard to the following description, appended claims, and accompanying drawings where:

[0020] FIG. 1 is a front view of the multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0021] FIG. 2 is a partial back view of the multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0022] FIG. 3 is an isometric view of another embodiment of the multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0023] FIG. 4 is a front view of another embodiment of the multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments;

[0024] FIG. 5 is a right view of another embodiment of the multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments; and

[0025] FIG. 6 is a left view of another embodiment of the multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments.

[0026] FIG. 7 is a front view of another embodiment of a multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments.

[0027] FIG. 8 is a front view of an embodiment of a resistance slide on a multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments.

[0028] FIG. 9 is an overhead view of the footrest of the multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments.

[0029] FIG. 10 is an side view of the foot press of the multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments.

[0030] FIG. 11 is an overhead view of a squat pad of the multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments.

[0031] FIG. 12 is an overhead view of a squat pad frame of the multi-purpose exercise device in accordance to one, or more embodiments.

[0032] Elements and acts in the figures are illustrated for simplicity and have not necessarily been rendered according to any particular sequence or embodiment.DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0033] In the following description, and for the purposes of explanation, numerous specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the various aspects of the invention. It will be understood, however, by those skilled in the relevant arts, that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, known structures and devices are shown or discussed more generally in order to avoid obscuring the invention. In many cases, a description of the operation is sufficient to enable one to implement the various forms of the invention, particularly when the operation is to be implemented in software. It should be noted that there are many different and alternative configurations, devices and technologies to which the disclosed inventions may be applied. The full scope of the inventions is not limited to the examples that are described below.

[0034] Referring initially to FIGS. 1-2, a multi-purpose exercise device is shown generally at 10. The multi-purpose exercise device 10 comprises a top support 12 and a bottom support 34 wherein the top support has a first pulley 14 and a second pulley 16 rotatably attached to the top support. The top support 12 and bottom support 34 are preferably fabricated from structural steel, aluminum, or high-strength polymer materials capable of withstanding exercise loads typically ranging from 50 to 500 pounds.

[0035] The top support 12 features a front side and a back side configuration to accommodate pulley mounting at different positions. A first pulley 14 is rotatably mounted to the front side, while a second pulley 16 is rotatably mounted to the back side. This arrangement enables complex cable routing that provides mechanical advantage and directional changes necessary for diverse exercise movements.

[0036] The first pulley 14 and the second pulley 16 can rotate around an axis and can be supported by such as, for example, a pin, a bolt, a screw or the like. The top support 12 can have at least one hole (not shown) that the first pulley 14 and the second pulley 16 support can such as, for example, screw into, pressed into, be secured into or the like. Each pulley (14, 16) incorporates precision ball bearings or bushings to ensure smooth rotation under load. The pulleys are preferably constructed with grooved circumferences to prevent cable slippage and maintain proper cable alignment during operation. Pulley diameters typically range from 2 to 6 inches, with larger diameters providing reduced cable wear and improved mechanical efficiency.

[0037] The top support 12 can be attached to the bottom support 34 by at least one main support 48 wherein the main support can be such as, for example, welded, bolted, pinned or the like to the top support and the bottom support. The main support 48 serves as the primary structural spine of the device and provides the mounting interface for the adjustable slide mechanism. The main support 48 may be fabricated from square tubing, round tubing, angle iron, U-channel, T-bar, or rectangular tubing, depending on the specific load requirements and aesthetic preferences.

[0038] The main support 48 can be manufactured from such as, for example, stainless steel, aluminum, carbon steel, plastic, carbon fiber, or the like.

[0039] The bottom support 34 can have a third pulley 32 rotatably attached to the bottom support back side or in other embodiments its front side. The bottom support 34 can further comprise at least one band support 44 and in the preferred embodiment there can be a at least two band supports 44 wherein the band support can be attached to the bottom support by at least one fastener or at least one bolt 46 that can capture or bolt on the band support to the bottom support. The system is designed to accommodate standard resistance bands ranging from light resistance (10-20 pounds) to heavy resistance (100+ pounds), allowing users to customize resistance levels according to their fitness requirements. The band support 44 can be such as, for example, heavy duty hook, eye hook and carabiner, tie down ring, tie-down hook, clamp, look clamp, hold down bolts, or the like. The bottom support 34 and top support 12 can be any suitable shape such as, square, circular, rectangular, hexagonal or the like, but in the preferred embodiment it is square or substantially square having rounded corners.

[0040] In embodiments, the multi-purpose exercise device 10 can further comprise at least one cable 18 having a first end 24 and a second end 30 attached between the first pulley 14, second pulley 16, third pulley 32 and a main pulley 20 wherein the cable can wrap around each pulley and can be attached to a slide 28. The slide 28 can glide on the top side or bottom side of the main support 48 wherein the slide can glide on top of the main support and can be attached by such as, for example, bearings, wheels, tongue and groove, sleeve and guide rail, carriage and rail, or the like. The at least one cable 18 can be such as, for example, rope, steel, cable, flat belt, shield cable, or the like.

[0041] The slide 28 can comprise a spring plunger 84 wherein the locking pin can lock the slide onto the main support 48 wherein the slide can have a hole or threaded hole for the locking pin to attach to as shown in FIG. 4. The spring plunger 84 mechanism enables height adjustment and locking at discrete positions along the main support 48. The spring plunger system provides secure positioning under load while allowing rapid adjustment between exercises without requiring tools. The spring plunger 84 can be such as, for example, t-handle quick release pin, knob-grip pin, L-handle pin, loop-grip pin, clevis pin, cotter pin, retractable spring plunger, or the like. The spring plunger 84 can put resistance on the main support 48 to keep the slide from moving, or the main body can have a plurality of holes extending from the lower portion to the upper portion of the main body allowing the locking pin to be inserted into the hole.

[0042] The slide 28 can have a second attachment point 31 and a third attachment point 25 wherein the second attachment point can connect to or attach to the cable's second end 30 and the third attachment point can be attached to or connected to the cable's first end 24. The second attachment point 31 and the third attachment point 25 can be such as, for example, a clamp, an eyebolt, a swivel ring, a shackle hoist ring, tie down ring, joint rod end, screw eyes, or the like. The slide 28 can have a fourth attachment point 26 wherein the fourth attachment point can be a hook, eye bolt or the like.

[0043] In embodiments, the main pulley 20 can comprise at least one first attachment point 22 which can be attached to a hook attachment 36 wherein the first attachment point 22 can be such as, for example, heavy duty hook, eye hook and carabiner, tie down ring, tie-down hook, clamp, look clamp, hold down bolts, or the like. The first attachment point 22 can be attached to a hook 38 wherein the hook can be such as, for example, a J hook, a swivel eye, shackle, or the like wherein the hook can have be attached to the first attachment point by a hook, fastener, weld or the like on one end, and can have a weight attachment point 47 wherein the weight attachment point can be a J hook, or any other mechanism that allows the user to easily place the bands around the weight attachment point. In certain embodiments, the hook can screw into or be attached directly to the first attachment point 22 or the main pulley.

[0044] In embodiments, the multi-purpose exercise device 10 can further comprise at least one band 40 wherein the at least one band can be attached to at least one band support 44 and the main pulley 20 wherein the at least one band support is attached to the bottom support 34. The at least one band support 44 can comprise a weight attachment point 42 wherein the weights or bands 40 can easily be secured to the main pulley 20 and the band support through the weight attachment points which can be such as, for example, hooks, swivel eye, rigid eye, shackle, or the like. The bands 40 can be such as, for example, elastic bands, workout bands, loop bands, tube resistance bands, rubber bands, nylon bands, or the like.

[0045] The main pulley may be coupled to a resistance source such as bands or a weight platform configured to accommodate weights such as weight plates. The resistance may be adjusted by altering the amount of weight placed on the weight platform, or, in embodiments using resistance bands, the bands can vary in thickness and resistance allowing the user to quickly change the bands in the multi-purpose exercise device 10 which can allow for the user to change resistance in their workout. The bands can vary in resistance from such as, for example, 1 lb to 300 lbs.

[0046] The top support 12 and the bottom support 34 are attached to each other by at least one main support 48. The top support 12 has a front side and a back side wherein the first pulley 14 is attached to the front side and the second pulley 16 is attached to the back side. The first weight attachment point 47 is a hook, swivel eye, rigid eye, or shackle. The at least one band 40 can vary in thickness and resistance. The at least one band support 44 is a hook, swivel eye, rigid eye or shackle that is attached to the bottom support. The first pulley 14, second pulley 16, third pully 32 and main pulley 20 are cable, rope or band driven. In certain embodiments, the bottom support 34 and the top support 12 can be surrounded by an enclosure wherein one end is open to allow for the main support 48, at least one band 40, and at least one cable 18.

[0047] In embodiments, a computing system (not shown) can be attached to the top support 12 or the bottom support 34 wherein the computing system can be attached to one or more sensors that can measure the resistances provided by the bands 40, the number of sets and reps as the user uses the device 10, the user's information such as weight, height and body fat content, calories burned, heart rate, time of workout, and the like. The computing system can comprise a wireless communication module allowing the computing system to communicate with a portable computing device or a stationary computer. The computing system can upload the information to the cloud allowing the user to access the collected information remotely. The sensors can be such as, for example, pulse sensor, bi-axial or tri-axial load cell, knob load cell, proximity sensor, torque sensor, load button, accelerometer, force sensor, temperature sensor, humidity sensor or the like. The bottom support 34 or the top support 12 can have a screen attached to it where the user can input their information and see the status of their workout.

[0048] Referring now to FIGS. 3-6, the multi-purpose exercise device 100 can comprise a top support 12 and a bottom support 34 coupled to a main support 48 and a resistance slide tube 50 that can extend between the top support and the bottom support. The main support 48 and the resistance slide tube 50 can be spaced from each other and can extend at a distance between the top support 12 and the bottom support 34. The dual-rail design distributes loads more effectively and reduces deflection under high force applications, particularly important for users applying forces exceeding 200 pounds.

[0049] The main support 48 and the resistance slide tube 50 can be coupled to the top support 12 and the bottom support 34 by such as, for example, weld, fastener, braze, solder, joint attachment, or the like. In certain embodiments the main support 48 can be coupled to at least one sleeve that is coupled to both the top support 12 and bottom supports 34. In embodiments, the main support 48 can be such as, for example, a square tube, a round tube, an angle iron, a u-channel, a t-bar, a rectangular tube, or the like. The resistance slide tube 50 can be such as, for example, a round tube, bar stock, rods, a square tube, an angle iron, a u-channel, a t-bar, a rectangular tube, or the like. The main support 48 can have a plurality of holes 49 evenly or unevenly spaced longitudinally down the main support. The plurality of holes 49 can be the same size or can vary in size.

[0050] The top support 12 can have at least one pulley wherein the at least one pulley is a first pulley 14 and a second pulley 16 that can be rotatably coupled to the top support's front side and a fourth pulley 60 can be coupled to the top support's back side opposite the second pulley. The first pulley 14, second pulley 16 and fourth pulley 60 can be rotatably couple to the top support 12 by such as, for example, fastener, roller bearing, partially threaded fastener, or the like. The top support 12 can have at least one hole (not shown) for the user to place at least one fastener through to attach the top support to the user's wall and the hole can be covered with a hole cap 62 and in certain embodiments the cap can be omitted.

[0051] A third pulley 32 rotatably coupled to the bottom support 34 wherein the bottom support can have at least one hole to accommodate a fastener 21 that can allow the rotatably coupling of the third pulley. The third pulley 32 can be on the same side as the first pulley 14 and the second pulley 16. The main pulley 20 can be rotatably coupled to a resistance slide 54 wherein the resistance slide can be any suitable shape, but in the preferred embodiment the shape is as shown in FIG. 3. The resistance slide 54 can be such as, for example, u-shaped, t-shaped, v-shaped or the like with can be made from such as, for example, flat bar steel, bar stock, sheet metal, or the like. The resistance slide may have a first prong and a second prong and a top band retainer 56 spanning between the first prong 96 and the second prong 98 of the resistance slide 54.

[0052] The resistance slide can be slidably coupled to the resistance slide tube by a resistance slide tube attachment 55. The resistance slide 54 can be coupled to a resistance slide tube attachment 55 by such as, for example, weld, fastener, braze, or the like wherein the resistance slide tube attachment can be such as, for example, square tubing, round tubing, bar steel, or the like.

[0053] The resistance slide tube attachment 55 can have a through hole that allow for a bushing 57 to be coupled to the through hole. The bushing 57 can be such as, for example, nylon, Delrin, Teflon, bearings or the like that can allow the bushing to slide freely on the resistance slide tube 50. The resistance slide 54 can have a horizontal thru hole that a top band retainer 56 can be removably attached to wherein the top band retainer is such as, for example, tube steel, flat bar steel, bar stock, or the like. The top band retainer 56 can slide into the hole on the resistance slide and either be pinned, screwed or capture within the resistance slide allowing at least one band 40 to be captured by the top band retainer.

[0054] A main slide 70 can be slidably coupled to the main support 48. The main slide 70 can slide freely on the main support 48 and the main slide can be the same or similar shape as the main slide. The main slide 70 can be such as, for example, square tubing, round tubing, rectangular tubing or the like. The main slide 70 comprises at least one handle attachment point 71 wherein the handle attachment point has an outer plate 74 and an inner plate 80 that captures a top pulley 78 and a bottom pulley 79 sandwiched between the outer and inner plate. The outer plate 74 and inner plate 80 can comprise at least one first hinge 73 and the main slide has a second hinge 75 wherein the first hinge 73 and the second hinge 75 are rotatably coupled to each by at least on hinge pin 77. The first hinge 73, second hinge 75 and hinge pin 77 can allow the handle attachment point 71 rotate freely on the main slide. This enables natural wrist and arm movement during exercises, reducing strain and improving exercise effectiveness. The rotating handle system accommodates the natural rotation of the human arm during pulling and pushing movements, reducing joint stress and enabling more natural movement patterns.

[0055] In the preferred embodiment, the main slide 70 has two handle attachment points 71 for the user to pull on. The main slide 70 and first hinge 73 may be configured to accommodate the user alternately exercising their right or left hands.

[0056] The cable 18 can be slidably coupled between the top pulley 78 and the bottom pulley 79 wherein the cable goes through a stopper 90 and is attached to a carabiner 88 wherein the stopper can be such as, for example, ball stopper, bumper, ball, or the like. The carabiner can be such as, for example, hook, twist to lock carabiner, quick disconnect link, s-hook, slide release carabiner, or the like. The main slide 70 further comprises a spring plunger 84 and at least one fifth attachment point 86 wherein the fifth attachment point is a hook or round eye. The spring plunger can be such as, for example, t-handle quick release pin, knob-grip pin, L-handle pin, loop-grip pin, clevis pin, cotter pin, retractable spring plunger, or the like. The pulleys can be rotatably coupled between the inner plate 80 and the outer plate 74 by at least one fastener 21 and nut 82. The first pulley, second pulley, third pulley, fourth pulley, main pulley, top pulley, and bottom pulley can be such as, for example, flat belt pulley, rope pulley, cable pulley, tapered pulley, v-belt pulley, belt pulley, or the like.

[0057] The cable 18 can be slidably coupled between the first pulley, second pulley, third pulley, fourth pulley, main pulley top pulley, and bottom pulley as shown in FIG. 3 wherein the cable can stay tight as the main slide 70 moves up and down the main support 48 wherein as the user pulls on the end of the cable at the carabiners with an attachment the cables and pulleys will pull on the resistance slide reacting against the band 40. The tension on the bands 40 varies depending on the band resistance and whether the user pulls both or one of the handle attachments points 71.

[0058] At least one band 71 can be removably coupled to the resistance slide 54 and a bottom band retainer 58. The bottom band retainer 58 can be coupled to the bottom support 34 by a bottom band retainer attachment 59 by such as, for example, weld, braze, fastener, adhesive, or the like. In the preferred embodiment the multi-purpose exercise device 100 can have two bottom band retainers 58. Two bottom band retainers allows a loop resistance band to have one end looped around a first band retainer and the other end may be passed between the prongs of the resistance slide and over the top band retainer 56 to be looped around the second bottom band retainer 58, allowing for easy addition or removal of resistance bands.

[0059] The plurality of holes 49 on the main support can capture the spring plunger 84 allowing the main slide 70 to be adjustable up and down on the main support 48 allowing the user to do different exercises. The at least one band support 58 can tube, bolt, a hook, swivel eye, rigid eye or shackle that is attached to the bottom band retainer attachment. The top support 12 and the bottom support 34 can be attached to the wall by at least one fastener. The cable 18 can be a rope, braided rope, twisted rope, steel cable, or polyester rope.

[0060] Referring to FIG. 7, another embodiment of the multi-purpose exercise device is shown generally at 200. Tthe multi-purpose exercise device 200 can comprise a top support 12 and a bottom support 34 coupled to a main support 48 and a resistance slide tube 50 that can extend between the top support and the bottom support. The main support 48 and the resistance slide tube 50 can be spaced from each other and can extend at a distance between the top support 12 and the bottom support 34. A main slide 70 is slidably coupled to the main support 48. The main slide 70 has a first cable end pulley system 81 and a second cable end pulley system 83, each having a top pulley 78 and a bottom pulley 79.

[0061] A cable 18 runs from the first cable end pulley system 81 to a first transverse pulley 214 that directs the cable 18 from a vertical orientation to a horizontal orientation. The cable 18 then runs to a second transverse pulley 216 that returns the cable to a vertical orientation and then to the main pulley 20 on the resistance slide 54 which redirects the cable 18 back in the direction from which the cable 18 came to the main pulley 20. The cable 18 then runs to a first reverse pulley 260 which reverses the direction of the cable 18. The cable then runs to a third transverse pulley 232, then a fourth transverse pulley 261 to return to the second cable end pulley system 83.

[0062] The reverse pulley 260 can be on the same side of the support as the first and second transverse pulleys 214, 216, or can be on the other side of the support. Referring to FIG. 8, the resistance slide 54 has a first extension 92 and a second extension 94 between which the main pulley 20 may be situated. The resistance slide 54 may further comprise a first prong linking the extensions 92, 94 to the top band retainer 56. The top band retainer 56 may have a retainer tab 57 to prevent bands from slipping off the top band retainer 56.

[0063] At least one band 71 can be removably coupled to the resistance slide 54 and a bottom band retainer 58. The bottom band retainer 58 can be coupled to the bottom support 34 by a bottom band retainer attachment 59 by such as, for example, weld, braze, fastener, adhesive, or the like. In the preferred embodiment the multi-purpose exercise device 100 can have two bottom band retainers 58. Two bottom band retainers allows a loop resistance band to have one end looped around a first band retainer and the other end may be passed between the prongs of the resistance slide and over the top band retainer 56 to be looped around the second bottom band retainer 58, allowing for easy addition or removal of resistance bands.

[0064] The plurality of holes 49 on the main support can capture the spring plunger 84 allowing the main slide 70 to be adjustable up and down on the main support 48 allowing the user to do different exercises.

[0065] Referring to FIGS. 9 and 10, the system may include a foot press 300 for allowing exercise accessories that require a foot press such as a rowing machine or other accessory. The foot press may have a foot press height 310 and a foot press width 312. The foot press 300 may include a footrest 301 with two footpads 314, each having a footpad width 316, and separated by a gap 318 having a gap width 320. The foot press height 310 is configured to accommodate a human foot, in a preferred embodiment about 12 inches. The footpad 314 can be made of any suitable material for supporting a user's feet, such as, in a particular embodiment ⅛″ aluminum diamond plate. The footpads 314 are supported by crossbars 322. The crossbars may be made of, for example, ¾″ square tube steel or aluminum.

[0066] An accessory attachment 324 may extend into the gap 318 allowing the accessory to be coupled to the footrest. The accessory attachment may be a square tube or any other manner of securely attaching an accessory using a foot press to a footrest. In a particular emobodiment, the accessory attachment 324 may be a 2.5″ square steel or aluminum tube. The exercise accessory such as a rowing machine may have a matching 2″ square tube fitting to connect with the 2.5″ square tubing to attach the accessory to the foot press 300. One or more pulleys may also be attached to the square tube 324 to allow the accessory to operate with the system 10.

[0067] The footpads 314 are coupled to a base extension 326 at a footpad hinge 328 forming an angle 327 between the base extension 326 and the footpad 314. The base extension 326 can be made of any suitable durable material, such as, for example, ¾″ square tube aluminum. The base extension has a base length 330 that is somewhat smaller than the footpad height, in a particular embodiment about 8 inches. The base extension 326 may be coupled to the main support 48 by a footpad link 332 at a foot support connection point 334. The footpad link may be, for example, a piece of 1″ by 0.1″ flat steel bar.

[0068] Referring to FIGS. 11 and 12, a squat pad 400 is provided for use in conjunction with system 10. A platform 402 is secured to a frame 404. The frame may be constructed of any suitable material known by those having skill in the art, an in a particular embodiment the frame 404 is comprised of ¾″ square steel or aluminum tubing. A first squat pulley 406 and a second squat pulley 408 is secured to the platform 402.

[0069] To perform squats, the user would drop the main slide 70 to its lowest position. The squat pad 400 would be provided with a squat bar (not shown) with a first squat bar end and a second squat bar end. A first squat cable attachment would run from the first end of the squat bar through the first squat pulley 406 and a second squat cable attachment would run from the second end of the squat bar through the second squat pulley 408. The ends of the squat cable attachments could be connected to the carabiners 88 on the main slide 70. The user would then place the squat bar on the user's shoulders to perform squats or would hold the squat bar to perform dead lift exercises.

[0070] In closing, it is to be understood that although aspects of the present specification are highlighted by referring to specific embodiments, one skilled in the art will readily appreciate that these disclosed embodiments are only illustrative of the principles of the subject matter disclosed herein. Therefore, it should be understood that the disclosed subject matter is in no way limited to a particular methodology, protocol, and / or reagent, etc., described herein. As such, various modifications or changes to or alternative configurations of the disclosed subject matter can be made in accordance with the teachings herein without departing from the spirit of the present specification. Lastly, the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to limit the scope of the present disclosure, which is defined solely by the claims. Accordingly, embodiments of the present disclosure are not limited to those precisely as shown and described.

[0071] Certain embodiments are described herein, including the best mode known to the inventors for carrying out the methods and devices described herein. Of course, variations on these described embodiments will become apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art upon reading the foregoing description. Accordingly, this disclosure includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter recited in the claims appended hereto as permitted by applicable law. Moreover, any combination of the above-described embodiments in all possible variations thereof is encompassed by the disclosure unless otherwise indicated herein or otherwise clearly contradicted by context.

Claims

1. A multi-purpose exercise device to be coupled to a wall, the exercise device comprising:a top support having a first side and a second side, the top support coupled to a bottom support by a main support extending between the top support and the bottom support;at least one top pulley rotatably coupled to the first side and a bottom pulley rotatably coupled to the bottom support;a main pulley rotatably coupled to a resistance slide;a main slide coupled to the main support and adjustably moveable relative to the main support;a resistance source removably coupled to the resistance slide; anda cable having a first end and a second end wherein each end is slidably coupled to the main slide.

2. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the resistance source is at least one resistance band coupled to the bottom support or a weight sled.

3. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 2, wherein the resistance source is slidably coupled to a resistance slide tube.

4. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising a foot press for connecting a foot press exercise accessory to the main support.

5. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising a squat pad.

6. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising at least two bottom band retainers.

7. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 4, wherein the foot press comprises at least one foot pad and a foot press accessory attachment.

8. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 7, wherein the foot press accessory is a rowing machine.

9. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 4, wherein the foot press comprises a footrest coupled to a base extension that is coupled to the main support by at least one footpad link.

10. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 9, wherein the footpad link is a length of flat steel bar.

11. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 1, further comprising a plurality of resistance bands that vary in thickness and resistance.

12. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 5, wherein the squat pad comprises a platform secured to a frame and at least one squat pulley coupled to the platform.

13. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 5, wherein the at least one squat pulley is a first squat pulley and a second squat pulley secured to opposing ends of the platform.

14. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 13, further comprising a squat bar having a first end and a second end and a first squat cable attachment running from the first end through the first squat pulley and a second squat cable attachment running from the second end through the second squat pulley.

15. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the multipurpose exercise device further comprises a computing system wherein the computing system comprises:at least one computing device having a wireless communication module;at least one sensor wherein the sensors are attached to the computing device; anda screen attached to the computing device.

16. A multi-purpose exercise device to be coupled to a wall, the exercise device comprising:a top support having a first side and a second side, the top support coupled to a bottom support by a main support extending between the top support and the bottom support;at least one top pulley rotatably coupled to the first side and a bottom pulley rotatably coupled to the bottom support;a main pulley rotatably coupled to a resistance slide;a main slide coupled to the main support and adjustably moveable relative to the main support;a first stopper and a second stopper coupled to the main slide;a cable having a first end passing through the first stopper and second end passing through the second stopper and having a length between the first stopper and the second stopper that runs between the at least one pulley, the bottom pulley, the main pulley and the resistance slide, wherein the first end has a first handle attachment and the second end has a second handle attachment, wherein pulling on the first handle attachment or the second handle attachment shortens the length between the first stopper and the second stopper; andat least one resistance source coupled to the resistance slide.

17. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 16, wherein the resistance source is at least one resistance band coupled to the bottom support or a weight sled.

18. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 16, further comprising a foot press for connecting a foot press exercise accessory to the main support.

19. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 16, further comprising a squat pad.

20. The multi-purpose exercise device according to claim 19, wherein the foot press accessory is a rowing machine.

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