Universal exercising apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices. The present exercising apparatus comprises a base, and a frame (4) connected to the base and having a handle (5) attached thereto, the handle being designed to slide along at least a certain length of the frame (4). The base of the exercising apparatus is in the form of supports (2), to which the frame (4) is fastened for rotation about its own central horizontal axis. The exercising apparatus is designed so that the frame (4) can be fixed in a chosen position, and the frame (4) is in the form of a hoop.

Description

[0001] UNIVERSAL TRAINER

[0002] The invention relates to training devices for developing and strengthening muscles or joints through exercises to overcome an opposing force and can be used to create a universal training device, as well as for use in rehabilitation after injuries, wounds, etc.

[0003] A swinging bodybuilding exercise machine is known from the prior art (patent for utility model CN ​​201710890 U, IPC A63B 22 / 14, published on 19.01.2011), which mainly comprises a plate body, a rotating mechanism with a frame and a bracket, wherein the rotating mechanism is located under the plate body and comprises a main shaft mounted on the bracket, and an auxiliary shaft mounted under the plate body, and the main shaft and the auxiliary shaft are connected by a connecting bridge.

[0004] The disadvantages of the well-known analogue are limited functionality, limited range of motion, less variety of exercises that can be performed using it, lack of fixation of the frame in a certain position, low stability and safety.

[0005] The closest analogue of the claimed invention is an exercise machine (patent for invention US 2014228185 A1, IPC A63B 21 / 00, published August 14, 2014), which includes a base that allows the user to lie, sit, stand, kneel, or remain in any desired position. The machine includes an arc-shaped frame connected to the base. Attached to the frame is a handle configured to slide along at least some of the frame's length, and the handle is configured to be held during exercise. The disadvantages of this closest analogue include limited functionality, limited range of motion, limited exercise variability, limited freedom of movement of the handle, a limited list of trained muscle groups and training options, the inability to fix the frame in a specific position, and low stability and safety.

[0006] The technical objective of the claimed invention is to create a new universal exercise machine with increased functionality, with an unlimited range of motion, which will provide the ability to train a larger range of muscle groups and increase the variety of exercises for training them using the claimed machine, increasing the convenience and reliability of its use.

[0007] The solution to the stated technical problem is achieved by the fact that a universal training device includes a base, a frame that is connected to the base and to which a handle is attached, which is configured to slide at least along a certain length of the frame; according to the proposal, the base of the training device is made in the form of supports on which the frame is fixed with the ability to rotate around its central horizontal axis, while the training device is designed with the ability to fix the frame in a selected position, and the frame is made in the form of a hoop.

[0008] Moreover, according to the proposal, the handle is designed to slide along the entire length of the hoop.

[0009] Moreover, according to the proposal, the handle is designed with the ability to adjust the resistance force when the handle moves along the hoop.

[0010] Moreover, according to the proposal, the handle is designed to accommodate an additional element for the user to hold while performing exercises. Furthermore, according to the proposal, the handle is designed to accommodate an additional pole-shaped element attached to it via a ball joint, allowing for rotation relative to the handle.

[0011] Moreover, according to the proposal, the base is made in the form of a frame structure, where the right and left supports are connected to the corresponding posts connected by a crossbar.

[0012] Moreover, according to the proposal, the base is made in the form of a frame structure with a reinforcing frame, where the right and left supports are connected to the corresponding posts connected by a crossbar, and the reinforcing frame is provided with at least one additional holder for the hoop with a limitation of the angle of rotation of the hoop around its central horizontal axis, and the exercise machine is provided with at least two clamps for fixing the hoop in the selected position.

[0013] The listed features of the proposed technical solution are essential features of the claimed invention, and their combination ensures the achievement of a technical result - expanded functionality, increased efficiency of use while simultaneously ensuring an increase in the range of motion of the trained muscle groups, their number and training options, expansion of the range of exercises and the possibility of use both for sports training and for rehabilitation after injuries or wounds with an expansion of the range of users, increased convenience and reliability of use.

[0014] The cause-and-effect relationship between the essential features of the invention and the expected technical result is as follows.

[0015] The above technical result is achieved due to the fact that, in a combination of essential features, the base of the exercise machine is made in the form of supports on which a frame is fixed with the ability to rotate around its central horizontal axis, while the exercise machine is made with the ability to fix the frame in a selected position, and the frame is made in the form of a hoop.

[0016] The machine's base, designed as supports, allows for the use of a hoop-shaped frame and its rotation around its central horizontal axis. This expands functionality with the additional ability to rotate the hoop around its central horizontal axis, expanding the range of exercises and muscle groups being trained. This also improves stability, safety, ease of use, and reliability, increasing the number of users.

[0017] The frame, mounted on supports that can rotate around its central horizontal axis, is designed to be locked in place, and is designed as a hoop. This expands functionality, improves efficiency, and expands the range of exercises, making it suitable for both sports training and rehabilitation after injuries. It also increases the number of muscle groups trained and the variety of training options. This also improves stability, safety, ease of use, and reliability, expanding the user base.

[0018] Due to the fact that in this embodiment, the handle is designed with the ability to slide along the entire length of the hoop, this provides expanded functionality, an expanded range of exercises and the possibility of using it both for sports training and for rehabilitation after injuries or wounds, increasing the range of motion of the trained muscle groups and the options for their training.

[0019] Due to the fact that in the embodiment, the handle is designed with the ability to adjust the resistance force when moving the handle along the hoop, it provides expanded functionality, an expanded range of exercises and the possibility of using it both for sports training and for rehabilitation after injuries or wounds, the ability to personalize the load when performing exercises, and control the intensity of the training.

[0020] Due to the fact that in the embodiment, the handle is designed with the possibility of attaching an additional element to it for holding by the user during exercises, this provides for expanded functionality, increased efficiency of use and an expansion of the range of exercises and the possibility of using it both for sports training and for rehabilitation after injuries or wounds, an increase in the number of muscle groups being trained and the options for their training.

[0021] Due to the fact that in the embodiment, the handle is designed with the possibility of attaching to it via a ball joint an additional element in the form of a pole, with the possibility of rotary movement relative to the handle, the functionality is expanded, the efficiency of use is increased, the range of exercises is expanded and the possibility of using it both for sports training and for rehabilitation after injuries or wounds is expanded, the number of muscle groups being trained and the options for their training are increased.

[0022] Due to the fact that in the embodiment, the base is made in the form of a frame structure, where the right and left supports are connected to the corresponding posts connected by a crossbar, this ensures increased stability of the structure, safety, convenience and reliability of the use of the simulator, the possibility of using it both for sports training and for rehabilitation after injuries or wounds, with an expansion of the range of users.

[0023] Due to the fact that in the embodiment the base is made in the form of a frame structure with a reinforcing frame, where the right and left supports are connected to the corresponding posts connected by a crossbar, and the reinforcing frame is provided with at least one additional holder for the hoop with a limitation of the angle of rotation of the hoop around its central horizontal axis, and the exercise machine is provided with at least two clamps for fixing the hoop in the selected position, the functionality is expanded, the safety, convenience and reliability of using the exercise machine are increased.

[0024] Thus, the proposed simulator provides expanded functionality, increased efficiency of use while simultaneously providing an expanded range of exercises, an increase in the range of motion of the trained muscle groups, their number and training options, and the possibility of using it both for sports training and for rehabilitation after injuries or wounds, the ability to personalize the load when performing exercises, and control the intensity of training, which makes it universal.

[0025] The further essence of the invention is explained in the description, which is given below as a non-limiting example, with reference to the illustrative material, which shows:

[0026] Fig. 1 - Schematic representation of the general appearance of the claimed universal simulator.

[0027] Fig. 2 - Schematic representation of the side view of the claimed universal training device.

[0028] The proposed universal training device in an embodiment that does not limit other embodiments comprises a training device base 1, which is made in the form of supports 2, between which and on which a frame 3 is fixed with the ability to rotate around its central horizontal axis, wherein the training device is made with the ability to fix the frame 3 in a selected position, and the frame 3 is made in the form of a round hoop 4.

[0029] The base of the exercise machine 1 can be made of metal or any other material, depending on the design requirements. The supports 2 can be made of metal or any other material, depending on the design requirements.

[0030] Supports 2 or posts 10 can be made with additional frame supports 15.

[0031] Supports 2 can be made in the form of tripods 16.

[0032] Supports 2 in the design variant can be made in the form of tripods 16 and can consist of three supports 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3.

[0033] Frame 3 in the form of a hoop 4 can be made of metal, plastic or any other material, depending on the design requirements.

[0034] The handle 5, in the embodiment, is designed with the possibility of sliding along the entire length of the hoop 4.

[0035] The handle of the exercise machine 5 can be designed with the ability to slide along the entire length of the hoop 4 using mechanisms with wheels, rollers or other mechanisms and be made of metal, plastic or any other material depending on the design solution.

[0036] The handle of the exercise machine 5 can be designed with the ability to adjust the resistance force when the handle moves along the hoop.

[0037] The handle of the exercise machine 5 can be designed with the ability to adjust the resistance force when the handle 5 moves along the hoop 4 by adding adjustable clamps, brakes, rubber elements, tension elements, springs or shock absorbers, or other mechanisms that provide resistance to movement.

[0038] The handle 5, in the embodiment, is designed with the possibility of attaching to it an additional element 6 in the form of a pole 8 for holding by the user when performing exercises.

[0039] In another embodiment, additional element 6 may also be implemented as a device, cord, loop, cuff, or other device, providing training variability and the ability to perform various exercises. Handle 5 may, in an alternative embodiment, be configured to be attached to additional element 6 in the form of a pole 8 via a ball joint 7, allowing for rotation relative to handle 5.

[0040] Pole 8 can be made of metal, plastic or any other material, depending on the design solution.

[0041] The base 1 in the embodiment is made in the form of a frame structure 9, where the right and left supports 2 are connected to the corresponding posts 10, connected by a crossbar 11.

[0042] The frame structure 9 can be made of metal or any other material, depending on the design needs.

[0043] The posts 10 and the crossbar 11 can be made of metal or any other material, depending on the design requirements.

[0044] The base 1, in the embodiment, is made in the form of a frame structure 9 with a reinforcing frame 12, where the right and left supports 2 are connected to the corresponding posts 10 connected by a crossbar 11, and the reinforcing frame 12 is provided with at least one additional holder 13 for the hoop 4 with a limitation of the angle of rotation of the hoop 4 around its central horizontal axis, and the exercise machine is provided with at least two clamps 14 for fixing the hoop 4 in the selected position.

[0045] The clamps 14 can be made in the form of a bolt with a nut, secured on the rotation axes connecting the right and left posts 2 with the corresponding side parts of the hoop 4 in the embodiment, or have a different design and shape, and be made of metal or any other material, depending on the design requirements.

[0046] The claimed universal exercise machine is used as follows. The user adjusts the position of frame 3, which is shaped like hoop 4, and then secures it in the selected position by designing the universal exercise machine with the ability to lock hoop 4 in the selected position. Hoop 4 can be secured in the selected position, in one embodiment, using clamps 14. The user, standing in close proximity to the universal exercise machine, either between supports 2 or in the center of hoop 4, holds handle 5 and performs pushing or pulling movements.

[0047] The handle 5, in the embodiment, allows the user to perform pushing or pulling movements along the entire length (along the entire perimeter) of the hoop 4.

[0048] The handle 5, in the embodiment, allows the user to adjust the resistance force when moving the handle 5 along the hoop 4.

[0049] The handle 5, in the design variant, allows for attaching an additional element 6 to it for holding by the user while performing exercises.

[0050] The handle 5, in the embodiment, allows for an additional element 6 in the form of a pole 8 to be attached to it through a ball joint 7 for holding by the user when performing exercises, which allows the user to increase the variability of the exercises performed.

[0051] A comparative analysis of the above technical solution with the closest analogue showed that the implementation of the set of essential features characterizing the proposed invention leads to the emergence of qualitatively new technical properties indicated above, the set of which was not previously established from the existing level of technology, which allows us to conclude that the proposed technical solution meets the criterion of “inventive step”.

[0052] Existing sources of patent and scientific-technical information do not contain a universal simulator that has the stated set of essential features; therefore, the presented technical solution meets the criterion of "novelty."

[0053] The proposed technical solution is industrially applicable, since it does not contain any elements or materials that cannot be reproduced at the current stage of technological development in industrial production conditions.

Claims

FORMULA 1. A universal exercise machine that includes a base, a frame that is connected to the base and to which a handle is attached, which is configured to slide along at least some length of the frame, which is characterized in that the base of the exercise machine is made in the form of supports on which the frame is fixed with the ability to rotate around its central horizontal axis, wherein the exercise machine is made with the ability to fix the frame in a selected position, and the frame is made in the form of a hoop.

2. A universal exercise machine according to paragraph 1, which is characterized in that the handle is designed to slide along the entire length of the hoop.

3. A universal exercise machine according to paragraph 1, which is characterized in that the handle is designed to allow adjustment of the resistance force when the handle moves along the hoop.

4. A universal exercise machine according to paragraph 1, which is characterized in that the handle is designed with the possibility of attaching an additional element to it for holding by the user while performing exercises.

5. A universal exercise machine according to paragraph 1, which is characterized in that the handle is designed with the possibility of attaching to it, via a ball joint, an additional element in the form of a pole, with the possibility of rotary movement relative to the handle.

6. A universal exercise machine according to paragraph 1, which is characterized in that the base is made in the form of a frame structure, where the right and left supports are connected to the corresponding posts connected by a crossbar.

7. A universal exercise machine according to claim 1, which is characterized in that the base is made in the form of a frame structure with a reinforcing frame, where the right and left supports are connected to the corresponding posts connected by a crossbar, and the reinforcing frame is equipped with at least one additional holder ii for a hoop with a limitation on the angle of rotation of the hoop around its central horizontal axis, and the exercise machine is equipped with at least two clamps for fixing the hoop in the selected position.

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