Improved multi-purpose machine for body building

Abstract

Multi-purpose machine (200) for body-building, installed in correspondence of a wall (218), said machine (200) comprising: - a rigid supporting structure, consisting of two pairs of vertical bars (219,220) that rest on the ground on their respective feet (206, 207), and a pair of horizontal bars (212, 213) attached laterally Io the same vertical bars (219, 220) respectively in their upper part and in their lower part; a series of supports are hooked to the rear part of the above said vertical bars (219, 220), and are slably fixed Io the wall (218) using wall plugs; - a pair of movable arms (201, 202), each of them interposed in correspondence with one of the respective pairs of vertical bars (219, 220), fixed and hinged at the top with respective pivots (214, 215), with respect to which the same movable bars (201, 202) are free to rotate in a clockwise or anti-clockwise direction with respect to a horizontal axis passing through the pivots (214, 215) and parallel to the wall (218), said machine (200) being characterized in that further comprising: - at least two pairs of perforated half-rings (203a, 203b) and (203c, 203d), each of which is incorporated into the respective right and left lateral profile of each of the above said vertical elements (219, 220); said half-rings being placed in the upper part immediately forward and under the respective pivots (214, 215); inside the holes of said perforated half-rings (203a, 203b) and (203c, 203d) are installed transversely and stably some respective end-of-run brackets (217a, 217c) and some additional optional safety brackets, all the brackets being represented by respective horizontal rigid bars, in such a way that, the above said end-of-run brackets (217a, 217c) define a rigid support which keeps the above said movable arms (201, 202) having their free end at a fixed and predetermined height from the ground; or in such a way that the above said end-of-run brackets (217a, 217c) define a limit angle with respect to which the above said movable arms (201, 202) can rotate, until they reach with their free end a fixed and predefined maximum height or a fixed and predefined minimum height from the ground.

Description

[0001] IMPROVED Ml L'l'l -PURPOSE MACHINE FOR BODY BUILDING

[0002] Technical Field

[0003] I he present invention concerns a multi-purpose machine for body building that is improved Io solve some Inchmeal problems of the prior art, where, as is known, body building is that tv p<> of physical activity performed with certain looks, aimed al improving posture and al lhe same lime shaping the body of a person, mainlv by developing his / her overall muscle lone.

[0004] Slate of the Art

[0005] In lhe current stale ol lhe art, a series of machines, instruments and devices are known, which are made available Io athletes and sportsmen in gyms to practice a series ol very specific exercises. Generally, each machine is associated with a specific exercise, with a predetermined number of movements lhal can be performed l>v a person with his / her on n bodv.

[0006] A first evolution ol technology led Io the creation of multi-purpose machines that allow persons to perform a mult iple number of different tapes of exercises.

[0007] But in their first, version, these machines had very bulky structures, and their functions were poorly integrated. Rather than representing a single multi-purpose machine, many of them were just a set of classic machines grouped together in a single space, or installed on a single frame. They therefore presented problems of handling, case of use and safetv for the user, with an exercise station located inside tension cables, with significant, weights that were attached to various unstable structures.

[0008] A second evolution of technology has led Io the creation of more advanced multi- purpose machines for body building, such as lhe one described in the Italian patent for industrial invention IT 1021)21 ()00()32'>iS I . issued on January <S.2024.

[0009] The respective machines described in the above said patent are able to implement a significant number of exercises for the user, with a rapid transition from one exercise to another, and are perfectly integrated in their functions, without additional components that could be useless or redundant.

[0010] Furthermore, these machines are suitable (or a use al home, and they are therefore compact, economical, can be installed in correspondence with lhe wall of a standard apartment and are robust, stable and safe.

[0011] The same machines can be easily configured according Io the choice of exercises, and they allow for various levels of load, with weights that can be added progressively, to increase the intensity and physical effort required in the exercises. I lie same machines can be further assembled ami disassembled quickly ami easily, lliev are easy and Convenient to transport, and even when they art* packed in a Iransporl Configuration they take* up limited space, so that they can be transported in the trunk of a common vehicle.

[0012] Summary of the Invention

[0013] Compared to the prior art, the present invention represents a further improvement ol the machines for body building, in particular when it is compared to those described in the above said patent IT 1()2O2l(l()()(f>2'>S| .

[0014] I he present invention ii itroduc.es some technical modifications and additions that solve some lecimical problems <>( the prior art during the asseinhly / disassemblv and transport phases, providing greater safety ami being ease lor the user during- the execution phase ol the body building exercises, with less complexity of the overall structure of the machines and. consequently, lower economic cost for their production, manufacturing and marketing.

[0015] I herelore. it is specific subject of tli<jpresent invenliou a multi-purpose machine for bodv-buildiug, installed in correspondence of a wall, said machine comprising:

[0016] - a rigid supporting structure, consisting of two paii-s of vertical bars that rest on the ground on their respective feet, and a pair of horizontal liars attached laterally to the same vertical bars, respectively in their upper part and in their lower part: a series of supports are hooked to the rear part, of the above said vert ical bars, and are stably fixed to lhe wall using wall plugs:

[0017] - a pair of movable arms, each of them interposed in correspondence with one of the respective pairs of vertical liars, fixed ami hinged al the lop with respective pivots, with respect Io which the same movable liars are free Io rotate in a clockwise or anticlockwise direction with respect to a horizontal axis passing through the pivots and parallel to the wall: said machine being characterized in that further comprising:

[0018] - al least two pairs of perforated hall-rings. each of which is incorporated into the respective right and left lateral profile of each of the above said vertical elements: said half-rings being placed in the upper pari immediately forward and under lhe respective pivots: inside lhe holes of said perforated half-rings, are installed transversely and stably some respective1end-of-run brackets and some additional optional safely brackets, all lhe brackets being represented by respective horizontal rigid liars, in such a way that the above said end-of-run brackets define a rigid support which k<'< | »s t he above said movable arms having their free end al a fixed and predetermined height from t he ground: or in such a way that the above said eml-of-rim bracket -, define a limit angle with respect Io which t he above said movable arms can rotate, unt il l hev reach with their free end a lived and predefined maximum height or a fixed ami predefined minimum height from t he ground.

[0019] Brief Description of the Drawings

[0020] I he present invention is now being described according to 11< u i- limit imz examples, with particular reference to t he figures of t he enclosed drawings, w here: figure I is a front perspective view of a multi - purpose machine for bodybuilding, according to the prior art of patent I f I O2()2 IOO( )( 132381 . installed against a w all and in a compact non-nse configuration, with the arms lowered and all the components grouped together in such a way as Io occupy lite least possible space;

[0021] Figure 2 is a rear perspective view of tlx* same machine as f igure I , in w hich I he wal l support elements are shown in detail:

[0022] Figure 3 is a front perspect ive view of the same machine as Figu res 1 and 2, in a use configurat ion, w it h the arms raised to 90 degrees and parallel to t he floor:

[0023] Figure 4 is a front perspect ive view of a detail of the same machine as Figure 3. wit h the arms raised to 90 degrees ami parallel to the floor, in which some perforated half rings are shown in detail, inside which some end-of-run brackets and safety brackets are permanently installed, consist ing of respective horizontal rigid bars:

[0024] Figure 5 is a front perspective* view* of the same machine as Figures I and 2, in a configuration of use. wit h the arms raised to the maximum height, almost 18(1 degrees ami almost parallel to t he wall: f igure (i is a front perspective view of a detail of t he same machine as Figure 5, with the arms raised to t he maximum height, almost 180 degrees and almost parallel to the wall, i n which the same perforated half-rings are shown m detail, inside w hich the eml-of-run brackets and safely bracket -- are permanent ly installed, consisting of respect ive horizontal rigid bars:

[0025] Figure 7 is a front perspective view of a detail of the same machine as f igure 3. wit h the arms raised to 90 degrees and parallel to t he floor, in which t he handlebars have been installed facing inwards on t he front, and in wl i ich a handlebar connection accessor; has been applied, so that the arms can be mov ed in a joint and simultaneous manner:

[0026] Figures 8fa}, Sib; and 8ic' are front perspect ive views of a reposit ioning seq uence of one of t he front handlebars, from the inward-lacing posit ion to t he ( > 111 w a r< I - I 'aci i i g | >< >si I i< >i i ;

[0027] Figure 9 is a front perspective view of die same machine as in Figures 1 and 2 above, in a configural.ieiu ol actual use together with a bench, for performing Iving- dovvn bench presses: figure 10 is a Ironl perspective view of the same machine as in Figures I and 2 above, in a configuration of actual use together with a bench, with a weight load for performing sealed bench presses on an inclined bench and arranged in the opposite direction Io the machine: figure 11 is a Ironl perspective view of the same machine as in Figures I ami 2 above, in a configuration of actual use together with a bench, with a weight load for performing sealed bench presses on an inclined bench and arranged in I lie opposite direction to the machine;

[0028] Figure 12 is a front perspective view of the same machine as in the previous Figures I and 2, in an actual use configuration together with a bench, with a load of weights Io perform lifting exercises of one arm al a time, supported with the other arm and one knee on a Hal bench:

[0029] Figure 13 is a front perspective view of the same machine as in the previous Figures 1 ami 2, in an actual use configuration, with a load of weights to perform lifting exercises while silling on the ground and positioned in front of the same machine; f igure 14 is a front perspective view of the same machine as in the previous Figures I and 2. in an actual use configuration, with the arms of the machine locked to perform exercises of lifting the bodv on one's arms and / or lifting one s legs; f igure 15 is a front, perspective view ol the same machine as in the previous Figures I and 2, in an actual use configuration, with a load of weights for doing lilting exercises while standing with the knees bent and arranged in front ol the same machine:

[0030] Figure 16 is a front view of a multi-purpose machine for bodv building, according to the present invention, installed in correspondence with a wall ami m a use Configuration with the respective arms raised;

[0031] Figure 17 is a right side view of the same multi-purpose machine for bodybuilding as in Figure 16;

[0032] Figure 18 is a top view of the same multi-purpose machine tor body building as in Figure' 16:

[0033] Figure* 19 is a front-side perspective view ol the. same multi -purpose machine for bodv building as in Figure 16; Figure 20 is a front \iew of .a vertical element belonging to l.he multi -purpose machine for body building, in which the support mechanism of an arm is shown in detail, which in turn consists o( perforated half-rings and one or more end of-nm brackets; figure 21 is a right side view of the same vertical element of Figure 20. with the respective support, mechanism ol'an arm; figure 22 is a lop view of the same vertical element of Figure 20, with the respect ive support mechanism of an arm:

[0034] Figure 23 is a front-side perspective view of the same vertical element as figure 20. with a respective arm support mechanism, which is in turn held in a raised position al. approximately half height; figure 24 is a front-side perspective view of the same vertical element as figure 20, with a respective arm support, mechanism, which is in turn held in a fnllv raised posit ion in height, wit h a handlebar extended forward of the end of the arm.

[0035] Detailed Description of the Invention

[0036] It is underlined that only few of the many conceivable embodiments of the present invention are here described, which are just some specific non-limiting examples, having the possibility to describe many other embodiments based on the disclosed technical solutions of the present invention. The same elements will be indicated by the same reference numbers in the various figures. f igures 1 and 2 illustrate a multi-purpose machine for body bmldmg 100. according Io the prior art of patent IT 102021000032381, installed in correspondence with a wall 118 and in a compact non-use configuration, with the arms 101 ami 102 lowered and all the components grouped together in such a wav as Io occupy the least possible space.

[0037] The same machine 100 mainly comprises; a rigid support structure; a series of elements 116a, I 16b, 116c, I I6d which fix this structure stably to the wall 118: a pair of movable arms. 101 and 102. free to rotate in a clockwise or anti-clockvv ise direction with respect Io a horizontal axis passing through pivots 114, 115 located al. l.he lop of the structure: at least two pairs of perforated half-rings. 103a, 103b, 103c, 103d Figure 3 . with respective end-of-run brackets 117a, 117c (Figures 4 and 6j, so as to maintain the above said movable arms 101. 102 with the free end al a fixed and pre-established height from the ground.

[0038] More specifically, the rigid support structure is made up of two pairs ol scrlical bars that rest on the ground on respective feet 106. 107. and a pair ol horizontal bars I 12, 113 allached I o them laterally, respectively in (lie upper pari and in the lower part.

[0039] I he series of elements I 16a, I 16b, I 16c, 116d. consists of supports that are hooked Io the rear pari of the above said vertical bars, and are fixed perinanenllv Io the. wall I 18 using wall plugs.

[0040] I he patrol movable arms consists of respective movable bars 101, 102, each of which is interposed in correspondence with one of the respective pairs of vertical bars, and fixed al the lop with respective pivots 114. 115. with respect to which the same movable bars 101. 102 are free to rotate in a clockwise or anti -clockwise direction with respect to a horizontal axis passing through I li<* pivots 114. 115 and parallel to the wall 118.

[0041] The two |>airs of perforated half-rings, 103a, 103b, 103c, 103d. are each interposed between lhe respective movable bars 101, 102, and the respect ive pairs of vertical bars; the same half-rings are placed in the upper part immediately below the respective pivots 114, 115. Inside the holes of the perforated half-rings, 103a, 103b, 10.3c. 103d, end-of-rmi brackets 117a. 117c. ami optional safely brackets I 17b. 1 l7d an* permanently installed, all the brackets being represented by respective horizontal rigid bars. hi this wav. the above said end of- rm t brackets I 17a. I17e define a rigid support that maintains the above said movable arms 101, 102 with lhe free end al a lived and predetermined height from the ground. Or the same end-of-run brackets 117a, 117c define a limit angle with respect to which lhe above said movable arms 101, 102 can rotate, until they reach with the free end a maximum he ighl or a fixed ami predetermined minimum height from the ground.

[0042] In the same Figures I and 3. a pair of load liars 110. 1 I I is also illustrated, each of which is rigidlv installed in correspondence with one of the respective movable bars 101, 102. and perpendicularly Io it.

[0043] Then there are two series of weights, 108a, 108b. 108e, 108d, >.... and 109a, 109b, 109c, 109d , said weights lining made up of metal discs with holes in the center, which are installed and lived stably in correspondence with lhe respective load bars 110, 11 I. hv means of special locking clips.rflie weights can be installed in a free number chosen among those available.

[0044] In this way, the weights 108a, 108b, 108c, !08d, > and 109a, 109b. 109c. l09d constitute an additional load Io lhe weight of the respective movable bars 101. 102. I hey oppose their lifting, and define body-building exercises characterized bv different levels of diflicidtv ami physical strength required for the user. The. above said load Ivars 110. I l l, also comprise a respective installation and removal mechanism, by screw ing / unscrewing or hv interlocking actions, hi this wav, they can he installed on the movable bars 101. 102. when an exercise requires the installation of weights, or they can lie. removed from the movable bars 101, 102. when it is necessary to reduce the overall space of the machine. This is the case, for example, of Figure 5, where the machine has the arms raised to the maximum height, positioned almost at 180 degrees and almost parallel to the wall.

[0045] In the respective Figures 3 and 5 it is also illustrated how the machine 100 further comprises a pair of handlebars 104, 105, each of which is rigidly installed al the front end of one of the respective movable bars 101, 102. and extending forward with respect Io such end.

[0046] In a first Conliguratiou. the pair of handlebars 104, 105 is oriented outward with respect Io the movable bars 101, 102, as illustrated in Figure 3.

[0047] In a second conliguratiou, the pair of handlebars 104, 105 is oriented inward with respect, to the movable bars 101. 102, as illustrated in Figure 5.

[0048] 1‘iach of the above said handlebars 104. 105 comprises a mechanism 120 for switching from the inward configuration Io the outward conliguratiou and vice versa.

[0049] With reference to Figures 8(a;, 8(b) and 8(c). the mechanism 120 for switching from the inward conliguratiou to the outward configuration and vice versa, comprises a perforated base element 121 connected to the handlebar 104. The perforated base element 121 is inserted inside the. movable bar 101 at its respective front end, and it is fixed at a pre-established distance using locking slops 123a, 123b which intercept respective holes chosen from among the holes 122a. 122b, ..., 122n available inside the perforated base element 121.

[0050] I'he procedure for switching from llie inward configuration to the outward Conliguratiou and vice versa involves: removing the locking slops 123a. 123b: extracting the handlebar 104 with the perforated base element 121 from the movable bar 101: rotating the handlebar 104 with the perforated base element. 121 by 180 degrees with respect to its longitudinal axis; inserting the handlebar 104 with the perforated base element 121 into the movable bar 101: inserting the locking stops 123a, 123b.

[0051] Figure 7 illustrates an accessory 119 for connecting the handlebars 104, 105. applied to the second Conliguratiou in which the pair of handlebars 104. 105 is oriented inwards with respect Io the above said movable bars 101. 102, as illustrated in Figure 5,

[0052] The accessory 119 consists of a bar that has seals at its respective ends, and an interlocking mechanism that intercepts ami keeps the respective handlebars 104, 105 rigidlv connected. In this wav, both movable liars 101. 102 can be moved in a joint and sim iillane< ii is manner. hi Figures 9. 10, I I and 12 the same machine 100 of the prior art of patent IT 1020210000'12381 is illustrated, in a configuration of actual use together with a bench I 30, to perform lifting exercises while Iving on a flat bench.

[0053] I he machine 100 therefore further comprises a body -building bench 130 to be used sinmllaneouslv and m a coordinated manner to perform different Ape* of exercises. For example, as illustrated in Figure 9, the bench 130 with the backrest lowered and placed in front of the machine 100 allows a user Iving in a supine position Io perform lifting exercises of the above said arms 101. 102 with the possible load of additional weights 108a, 109a.

[0054] Instead, as illustrated in Figure 10, the bench 130 with an inclined backrest and placed in front of the machine 100 allows a user silting frontally Io perforin lifting exercises of the. above said arms 101, 102. wilh the possible loading of addil ional weighls 108a, 109a.

[0055] And again, as illustrated in Figure I I. the bench 130 wilh an inclined backrest and placed m the opposite direction Io tin* machine 100 allows a user silling wilh his back turned Io perform lifting exercises of' the above said arms 101, 102, wilh the possible loading of additional weights 108a, 109a.

[0056] And again, as illustrated in Figure 12, the bench 130 with the backrest lowered and placed in front of the machine 100 allows a user Io perform lifting exercises on one of the above said arms 101, 102 at a time, with tin* possible load of additional weighls 108a. 109a.

[0057] In Figures 13, 14 and 15 the same machine 100 of the prior art of patent IT 10202 ]()()( 1032381 is illustrated, in a configuration of actual use. to perform addil ional exercises. For example, as illustrated in Figure 13, the machine 100 includes a load of weighls to perform lifting exercises while sitting on the ground and positioned in front of the machine itself. Instead, as illustrated in Figure 13, the machine 100 has t he arms locked Io perform exercises for lifting the body on one's arms and or lifting one’s legs. And again, as illustrated in Figure 15, the machine 100 includes a load of weighls for doing lifling exercises while standing with the knees bent and placed in front of the machine itself.

[0058] According to an embodiment of the same machine as patent 11 10202100(H) 12181. llie above said rigid support structure constitutes a frame made of metal, in which the lateral surfaces of the two pairs of vertical bars, of the horizontal bars 112, 113, of the feel.106, 107 and of the movable arms 101, 102, have a general t hickness of 3 mm, with reinforcements ol an addit ional 5 mm al t he contact point s, thus arriving al a total thickness <>1’8 mm al t hese [mints. f urt hermore, the machine 100 has dimensions of 95 cm in width, 100 cm in height, 45 cm m depth in t he lower part , where t in' feet are located, and 15 ern in depth in t he upper part on the wall. The machine 100 has a total weight, including accessories, of approximately 60 kg.

[0059] Accord ing Io the same embodiment of the machine of patent 1'1' 10202100003238 I , the above said rigid support structure, which constit utes the frame, can he connected to al least 4 counter-frames, 'flu* series of supports 1 16a. I 16b, 1 16c, 1 Kid consists of 4 respect ive supports having a thickness of <8 mm each, and the frame is fixed lo the 4 Counter-frames using 4 respective 12 mm screws. Lavers of acrylonitrile butadiene, styrene - A BS are interposed at. the contact points. f urt her according I o t he same embodiment of t he machine of the patent 1'1’ 102021000032381 , the above said mov able arms 101. 102, as a consequence of t he above said extension mechanism of the respective handlebars 104, 105 which are connected lo the same movable arms 101 , 102 via I heir base element perforated w ith the mov able slops. Constitute telescopic arms extendable, up to a maximum length of approximately 200 cm. for the adpisltnenl ol t he telescopic arms there are a series of bushings, of which 12 are made of st eel and 12 art* made <>f derlin.

[0060] The al low* said end -of- run brackets I 1 7a. 1 17c and t he above said opt ional safel v brackets I 17b, I 17d are made up of respect ive horizon tal rigid bars, made of steel, and hav ing a respective length of 10 cm. f igures I6, 17, 18 and 19 show an improved multi -purpose machine for body-building 200. according to the present invention, installed in correspondence wit h a wall 2 18.

[0061] The machine 200 comprises, as components already known from the prior art, a rigid support structure and a pair of movable arms 201 and 202. fhe rigid support structure Consists of a pair of vertical elements 219 anil 220 that rest on the ground on respective feet 206 ami 207, and a pair of horizontal bars 212 and 213. attached lalerallv to the same vert ical elements 219 and 220, respect iv ely in t heir upper part and in their lower part. A series of supports are attached to the rear part of the same vert ical elements 219 and 220, which are lived stable to the wall 2 18 using wall anchors, fhe pair of movable arms 201 and 202 are inserted in correspondence with one of the respect ive vert ical elements 219 and 220, fixed and hinged al t he lop with respect ive pivots 2 14 and 215, fhe movable arms 201 and 202 are. free to rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise with respect to a horizontal axis passing through the pivots 214 and 215. and parallel io the wall 218.

[0062] \ first innovative feature of the improved machine 200 is that of further comprising at least two pairs of perforated half-rings, 20.3a and 203b, and 203c and 203d, as illustrated in Figure 19.

[0063] Each of the half-rings is incorporated into the respective rigid, arid left side profile of each of the above said vertical elements 219 and 220. Tin; half-rings are located in the upper part immediately forward and under the respective pivots 214 and 215. With reference to Figures 19, 20, 21 and 22, inside the holes of the perforated half-rings, 203a and 20.31), ami 203c ami 203(1, respective end-of-run brackets 217a. 217c are installed transversely and stably, in addition to additional optional saletv brackets :nol shown in the figure}. all the brackets being represented bv respective horizontal rigid bars. In this way. the above said end-of-run brackets 217a and 217c define a rigid support that maintains the above said movable arms 201 and 202 with the free end al a fixed and pre-established height from the ground, or the above said end-of-run brackets 217a and 217c define a limit, angle with respect to which the above said movable arms 201 and 202 can rotate, until they reach with the free end a maximum height ora fixed and pre-established minimum height from the ground.

[0064] A second innovative feat ure of the improved machine 200 is that, it can include al least two additional pairs of perforated half-rings, having the same hole pattern and being lalerallv coaxial to the previous ones, each half-ring incorporated into a respective internal plate. 221a ami 221b. and 221c and 22 I d Figure; 19;. connected internally to the respective right and left lateral profile of each of the above said vertical elements 219 and 220. The above said additional half-rings are placed in the upper part immediately forward and below the respective pivots 214 and 215. Inside the holes of the above said perforated half -rings, 203a and 203b, and 203c and 203d. and of the above said additional perforated half-rings on the internal plate. 221a and 221b. ami 221c and 22 Id. are installed transversely and stably the respective end-of-run brackets 217a and 217c, and the additional optional safely brackets (not. shown in the figures all the brackets being represented by respective horizontal rigid bars.

[0065] In this wav. the overall structure of the improved machine 200 is particularly robust, and the eml-of-rtm brackets 217a and 217c. with additional optional safety brackets, are aide to support significant loads, taking into account both the weights installed on the machine 200 for hodv building activities, and the weight of (he person who in some exercises may lift himself onto the above said arms 201 and 202 of the machine, and the force exerted |>v a possible impact due lo I lie free fall of the same arms 201 atid 202 on the ci id -of- rm i brackets 217a and 217c, and on the additional optional safety brackets.

[0066] A third innovative feature of the improved machine 200 is that the hole pattern of the above said perforated half-rings, 203a and 203b, and 203e and 203d. and of the above saiil additional perforated half-rings on the internal plate,, 221a and 221b. and 221c and 22 Id, can approximately follow the design of a letter “.1”, more precisely the straight line tangent to the mathematical curve identified bv the sequence of holes can lie, in some critical points, perpendicular Io the longitudinal direction of the respective movable arms 201 and 202.

[0067] In this way the end-of-rtm brackets 217a and 217c. with additional optional safely brackets, are able Io support the loads exerted on their surface more eflicient.lv.

[0068] \ fourth innovative feature of the improved machine 200 is that the above said pivots 214 and 215, with respect to which the above said movable arms 201 and 202 are free. Io rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, may be constituted by respective ball bearings.

[0069] In this way. friction during the rotation of the arms 201 and 202 can be decreased, the maneuverability and comfort of use of the machine 200 can be increased during the execution of body building exercises bv a person, a more precise, overall balance of the weights can be maintained, wear of the materials can be decreased and therefore the efficiency and operating life of the machine 200 can he increased.

[0070] As in the already known applications of the prior art. the improved machine 200 of the present invention can further comprise: at least a pair of load liars 210 and 211, and at least, two sets of weights.

[0071] Each load bar 210 and 211 is rigidlv installed in correspondence, with a respective mobile arm 201 and 202, and perpendicularly to it.

[0072] Fhe two sets of weights Comprise metal discs perforated in the center, each of which is installed and fixed stably in correspondence with the respective load bars 210 and 21 I through special locking slops. The above said installed weights can lie in a free number chosen among those available.

[0073] In this way the weights constitute an additional load Io the weight of the above said respect ive mobile arms 201 and 202. they oppose their lifting, ami I hey define body building exercises characterized by diO’erenl levels of difficulty and physical strength required for the. user.

[0074] I he same load bars 210 and 21 I, may comprise a respective installation and removal mechanism, by screwing:- unscrew ing or bv interlocking actions, so that they may I >e installed on the movable arms 201 and 202, when an exercise involving the installation of weights is required, or thev mav be removed from the movable arms 201 and 202, when it. is necessary to reduce the overall space of the machine, for example with the arms raised Io die maximum height, positioned almost, at ISO degrees and almost parallel Io the wall.

[0075] As in the already known applications of the prior art, the improved machine 200 of the present invention mav further comprise al least a pair of handlebars 204 and 205. Each of them may he rigidly installed al the front end of one of the respective movable arms 201 and 202. and extend forward with respect to such eml. In a first conligiiration, the above said pair of handlebars 204 and 205 can be oriented outwards with respect to the above said movable arms 201 and 202. In a second conligiiration. the above said pair of handlebars 204 and 205 can be oriented inwards with respect to the above said movable arms 201 ami 202. Each of the above said handlebars 204 and 205 can comprise* a mechanism for switching from the inward conligiiration to the outward conligiiration and vice versa.

[0076] I'he above said mechanism comprises a perforated Base element 222 connected to the handlebar 204. 'I hr perforated base element 222 can be inserted inside the movable arm 201 al its respective front end, and can be lived al a predetermined distance using kicking stops that intercept respective, holes chosen from those present inside the perforated base element 222.

[0077] The process of svv itching from the inward configuration Io the outward configuration and vice versa, involves: removing the locking slops; extracting the handlebar 204 with the perforated base element 222 from the movable arm 201; rotating the same handlebar 204 with the perforated base element 222 bv ISO degrees with respect to its longitudinal axis: inserting the hamliebar 204 with the perforated base element 222 into die movable arm 201: inserting the locking stops.

[0078] The above said movable arms 201 ami 202, as a consequence of the above said extension mechanism of the respective handlebars 204 and 205. which are connected to the same movable arms 201 and 202 via tlieir base, element perforated with the movable slops, constitute telescopic arms that can be extended up to a pre-established maximum length.

[0079] \s in the already known applications of the prior art. the improved machine 200 of the present invention may further Comprise a body building bench to he used simultaneously and in coordination with the machine 200 Io perform different types of exercises. Eor example: the bench with a lowered backrest and placed in front of the machine 200 allows a user lying in a supine position to perform lifting exercises of the above said arms 201 and 202 with the possible loading of additional w eights. The bench with an inclined backrest and placed in front: of the machine 200 allows a user silling frontally to perforin lifting exercises of I lie above said arms 201 and 202 with the possible loading of additional weights, flic bench with an inclined backrest and placed in the opposite direction to llie machine 200 allows a user silling with his back turned to perform lifting exercises of the above said arms 201 and 202 with the possible loading of additional weights. The bench w ith the backrest, low ered and placed in front of the machine 200 allows a user to perform lifting exercises of one of the. above said arms 201 and 202 ata lime, with the possible loading of additional weights. fhe present invention therefore achieves all the expected objectives. Il introduces Io the machines for body building some technical modilications and additions that solve some technical problems of the prior art during the asseinlilv / disassi'mlily and transport phases, providing greater safetv ami ease for the user during the execution phase of the bodv building exercises, w ith less complexity of the overall structure of l.be machines ami. consequently, lower economic cost for their production, manufacturing ami marketing.

[0080] The present invention has been described bv making reference to some non limiting examples and following some preferred embodiments; however it is clear that modilications and / or changes can be introduced bv those skilled in the art without departing from the relevant scope, as defined in the enclosed claims.

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CLA IMS1. Mult i-purpose machine )200j lor 1 tody- buildn ig, i i isl.al le< I in Correspoi idence of a wall 2 I S . said machine 2(H) comprising:- a rigid supporti ng structure, consisting of two pairs of vertical liars (219. 220’: that rest on the ground on their respective feel 200. 207 . and a pair of horizontal bars <212, 213) attached laterally Io t he same vertical l iars 221!>. 220:. respect ively in t heir upper part and in their lower part: a series of supports are hooked lo the rear pari of lhe above said vertical bars (219. 220). and arc stably fixed to the wall :2 I <Sj using w all plugs;- a pair of movable arms 20 I . 202 . each of them interposed in correspondence w it h one of the respect ive pairs of vertical bars (219, 220), fixed and hinged al the top with respective pivots (21 1, 215 i, w ilh respect to which the same movable bars (201. 202) are free to rotate in a clockwise or ant i-clockwise direct ion wilh respect io a horizontal axis passing through the pivots 2 1 1. 215) and parallel to the w all 2 I b> ; said machine 200 being characterized in that, furt her comprising:- at least two pairs of perforated half-rings. [203a. 203b) and (203c, 203<l), each of which is incorporated i nto the respective right and left lateral profile of each of the abov e said vertical elements (219. 220:: said half-rings being placed in t he upper part immediately forw ard and under lhe respective pivots 21 1. 215); inside the holes of said perforated half-rings, [203a, 2031 >i and (203c, 203d), are installed transversely and stably some respect ive end-of-rmi brackets :217a, 217c; and some addit ional optional safel y brackets, all t he brackets being represented by respect ive horizontal rigid liars, in such a wav that t he abov e said end-of-ruu brackets (217a. 217c: define a rigid support w l iicl i keeps the above said movable arms (201 , 202 having their free end al a fixed and predetermined height from the ground; or in such a way t hat the above said end-of-run brackets (217a, 217c) define a limit angle with respect to which l he above said movable arms '201 , 202' can rotate, unt il they reach with their free end a fixed and predefined maximum height or a fixed and predefined minimum height from the ground.

2. M ulti-purpose machine <200: for body-building, according lo previous claim, said machine 200 characterized in t hat comprising:- at least two further pairs of perforated half-rings, having the same hole pattern and being laterally coaxial lo the previous ones, each half-ring incorporated into a respective int ernal plate. (221 a, 221 b) and 221 c. 2201 . connected internally to t he respective right and left lateral profile of each of dm above said vert ical elements (219. 220); said further half-rings being placed in l he upper part immediately forward and under the. respect ive pivots <214, 215;: inside, the holes of the above said perforated half-rings, (203a, 2O3biand ;203c. 203d;. and of the above said additional perforale<l half-rings on an internal plale, (221a, 221b; and (221c, 22 Id), the respective end-ol-rim brackets (217a, 2l7ct and the additional optional safety brackets are installed transversally and stablv. all the brackets being represented by respective horizontal rigid bars, so that tin* overall structure of the improved machine (200) is particularly robust, and the eiid-ol-run switch brackets (217a, 217c: with additional optional safely brackets are aide to support significant loads, taking into account both the weights installed on the machine 200 for body building acid ities, and the weight, of the person who in some exercises may lift himself on the above said arms (201, 202; of the machine, of tile force exerted |>y a possible impact due to the free fall of the same arms :20l, 202; on the end ol-run switch brackets (217a, 217c; and on the addit ional optional sal’ely brackets.>. Multi-purpose machine 1200 lor body-building, according to one or more of previous claims, said machine (200; characterized in that:- the hole pattern of the above said perforated half-rings. 203a. 2il3|> and :203c.2O'5d(, ami o( the above said additional perforated half-rings on an internal plate. :221a. 221b and :221c. 22ld), approximately follows the design of a letter "J ", more precisely the straight line tangent to the mathematical curve identified by the sequence of holes can be. in some critical points, perpendicular Io the longitudinal direction of the respect iv e movable arms (201. 202;, so that the end-of-run switch brackets (217a, 217c; with additional optional safety brackets are able Io support I he loads exerted on their surface more efficiently.

4. Multi-purpose machine 200 for body-building, according to one or more of previous claims, said machine 200 characterized in that:- the alxne said pivots (214, 215), with respect to vvliich the above said movable arms (201, 202 are free to rotate clockwise or anti-clockwise, are made up of respective ball bearings, so as to decrease friction during the rotation of the arms :201 , 202:, increase the maneuverability and convenience of use of the machine 200 during the execution of body building exercises by a person, maintain a more precise overall balance of the weights, decrease wear of the materials and therefore increase the efficiency ami operating life of the machine 200.

5. Multi-purpose machine )2( 10) lor bodv-btiildhig, according to one or more ol previous claims, said machine (200) characterized in that further Comprising:- al least one pair of load bars (210, 211), each of which is rigidly installed in correspondence will) a respective movable arm :201, 202;. and perpendicular to il:- al least two seis of weights, comprising melal discs perforated in the center, each ofwhich is installed and lixed sfahlv in correspondence with the respective load bars <210, 21 I '• through special locking slops: said installed weights being in a free number Io he chosen ainontj those available, in such a wav dial the weights constitute an additional load to the weight of the above saiil respective movable arms (201, 202j, oppose their lifting, and define bodv-building exercises characterized by different levels of difficulty and physical strength required for the user.(J. Mull i-purpose machine (200; for body -building. according to previous claim 5. said machine 200; characterized in that:- the .above said load Liars (210, 211). include a respective installation and removal mechanism, bv screwing' unscrewing or by interlocking actions, so that thev can be installed on the movable arms (201. 202), when an operation requiring the installation ol weights is required, or they’ can be removed from the movable arms (201.

202. when it is necessary to reduce tin1overall space occupied by the machine, for example with the arms raised Io lhe maximum height, positioned al almost 180 degrees and almost parallel to lhe wall.

7. Multi-purpose machine 200 for bodv-biiiidmg, according Io one or more of previous claims, said machine (200) characterized in that further comprising:- al least one pair of handlebars (204, 205), each of which is rigidly installed al (lie front end of one of the respective movable arms (201, 202), and extending forward with respect Io such end; in a first configuration, said pair of handlebars (204, 205; is oriented outwards with respect to said movable arms (201, 202): in a second coidigural ion, said pair of handlebars (204, 205) is oriented inwards with respect to said movable arms (201, 202): each of said handlebars (204, 205 comprises a mechanism for switching from lhe inward configuration to the outward configuration and vice versa.

8. Mull i-purpose machine 12001 for body-building, according Io previous claim 7. said machine '200'; characterized io that:- lhe alvove sai<l mechanism for switching from the inward configuration to the outward configuration and vice versa, comprises a perforated base element (222) connected to the handlebar 201 : the perioral ed base clement. (222) is inserted inside the movable arm 201 al its respective front end, and it. is lixed al a pre-established distance using locking slops that intercept respective holes chosen from those present inside the perforated base element (222):- the procedure for switching from lhe inward coidigural ion Io the outward coidigural ion and vice versa, involves: removing the locking stops: exl.iacliug thehandlebar (204) with the perforated base element (222) from t he movable arm (201 >; relating llie handlebar <204) with the perforated base element (222) by 180 degrees xvilli respect. I.o its longitudinal axis; inserting the handlebar <204 ) with t he perforated base element )222i into the movable arm (201 the, insertion of the locking stops.

9. Multi-purpose machine (200) for body-building. according to previous claim 7. said machine (200) characterized in that :- t he above said movable arms (201 , 202), as a consequence of t he above said extension mechanism of t he respective handlebars 201. 205). which are connected to t he same movable arms (201 , 202) via their base element perforated wit h the movable slops, constitute telescopic arms t hat can lie extended up to a pre-established maximum length.

10. Mu lti -purpose machine (200) lor bo<h -building, according Io one or more of previous claims, said machine <200) characterized in dial furt her Comprising:- a body -building bench Io be used simultaneously and in coordinat ion with the machine 20(1 to perform different types of exercises; for example: the bench w it h a lowered backrest and placed i n front of l he machine 201 ) al lows a user lying in a supine posit ion to perform lifting exercises of the abov e said anus (201 , 202) wit h lhe possible loading of addit ional weights; the bench with an inclined backrest and placed in front of die machine (200) allows a user sitting frontally to perform lifting exercises of the above said arms (201 , 202: with l he possible loading of addit ional weight s: l he bench with an inclined backrest and placed in d ie opposite d irection to t he machine (20(1) allows a user sill ing with his hack turned to perform lifting exercises of the above said arms (201. 202( with t he possible, loading of additional weights; the bench with lowered backrest and placed in front of d ie machine (200) allows a user to perform Idling exercises of one of l he above said arms <201 , 202) al a t ime, with the possible load ing of additional weights.

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