U.S. patent application number 12/708202 was filed with the patent office on 2010-12-23 for multi-purpose exercise and training device.
Invention is credited to Jeremy Hodges.
Application Number | 20100323851 12/708202 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 43354847 |
Filed Date | 2010-12-23 |
United States Patent
Application |
20100323851 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Hodges; Jeremy |
December 23, 2010 |
MULTI-PURPOSE EXERCISE AND TRAINING DEVICE
Abstract
Aspects of the invention include providing a mixed-use training
device that solves a number of problems with the prior art by
providing for a dynamically adjustable height setting for weight
bags and allowing for a greater radius of clearance and movement
around the training device which allows the user the ability to
perform a more diverse training regimen, without requiring the
constant re-configuration of the training device.
Inventors: |
Hodges; Jeremy; (Duluth,
GA) |
Correspondence
Address: |
MERCHANT & GOULD PC
P.O. BOX 2903
MINNEAPOLIS
MN
55402-0903
US
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Family ID: |
43354847 |
Appl. No.: |
12/708202 |
Filed: |
February 18, 2010 |
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61153502 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
482/89 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 71/023 20130101;
A63B 71/04 20130101; A63B 21/169 20151001; A63B 69/201 20130101;
A63B 2071/024 20130101; A63B 2225/093 20130101; A63B 2208/12
20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/89 |
International
Class: |
A63B 69/28 20060101
A63B069/28 |
Claims
1. A training system comprising: a base support beam; a first
support member attached to a first end of the base support beam; a
second support member attached to a second end of the base support
beam opposite the first end of the base support beam; a main
upright support member attached to the center of the base support
beam, wherein the first and second support members are attached to
the main upright support member; a bottom support member attached
to the main upright support member, wherein the bottom support
member extends at an angle away from the main upright support
member and protrudes to a first distance out from the base support
beam; a pulley attached to the main upright support member; a strap
extending from the pulley through a roller guide assembly
terminating at a strap connector, wherein the roller guide assembly
is attached to a upper support member, wherein the upper support
member is attached to the main upright support member and extends
out further horizontally than the bottom support member; and
wherein the strap connector is capable of attaching a weight
training bag thereto.
2. The training system of claim 1 further comprising a sleeve
support member.
3. The training system of claim 1 further comprising a rubber pad
attached to the protruding end of the bottom support member.
4. The training system of claim 1 further comprising a bottom
connector support member connected to the bottom support
member.
5. The training system of claim 4, wherein the distance the bottom
connector support member extends from the bottom support member is
adjustable.
6. The training system of claim 2, wherein the sleeve support
member is internal to both the upper support member and the bottom
support member.
7. The training system of claim 1, wherein the roller guide
assembly comprises outwardly tapering ends.
8. The training system of claim 5, wherein the bottom connector
support member terminates at a bottom connector.
9. The training system of claim 8, wherein the weight training bag
is connected to both the strap connector and the bottom
connector.
10. The training system of claim 1, further comprising locking
members capable of securing the training system to a wall or
floor.
11. The training system of claim 1, wherein the angle at which the
bottom support member is attached to the main upright support
member is adjustable.
12. The training system of claim 1, wherein the pulley is operable
by a user to raise or lower the weight bag.
Description
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0001] Exercise and training devices currently found on the market
have a number of problems which are solved by the present
invention. First, known training devices capable of holding
punching bags of various weights and size make it difficult, if not
impossible, to dynamically adjust the heights of the different bags
which may be attached thereto. For example, in a exemplary prior
art system, a fixed-length strap, cord, or chain hangs from a
connector on an extended top member of the prior art machine and
attached to a connector typically found on the top of the weight
bag. To adjust the height of the weight bag, the weight bag must be
physically removed from the fixed-length strap. The strap must be
subsequently removed from the prior art machine. A new strap of
desired length must then be attached to the prior art machine and
the weight bag must be lifted by the user and attached to the
hanging end of the newly added fixed-length strap.
[0002] One major problem of this prior art machine is that typical
weight bags can weigh up to 200 lbs. This makes physically removing
the weight bag, replacing the fixed-length straps, and re-lifting
the weight bag to reattach to the new strap difficult or impossible
for many users, particularly women and children. If a user is not
able to lift the full weight of the weight bag, they are unable to
adjust the height of the bag, thus greatly limiting the uses and
applications of the training device.
[0003] Another major problem of these prior art machines is the
difficulty in changing the height of a weight bag during a workout
session. Many mixed martial arts fighters and participants in other
sports wherein punching and kicking are both employed require the
ability to quickly adjust both heavy weight bags and speed bags to
both high and low locations during any given workout session. Prior
art machines require the cumbersome process described above each
time the user wishes to change the weight bag height. Furthermore,
speed bags are typically attached with straps to the top and the
bottom of the prior art training machines. Thus, two straps are
required to be replaced each time the user wishes to adjust weight
bag height.
[0004] A separate problem created by prior art systems is the lack
of space for a user of the training device in which to move and
perform various methods of training. A typical prior art device has
multiple support members extending out from the base to handle the
support of the device. This does not create any problems for a user
that is simply performing punching exercises wherein their feet are
relatively stationary. However, for users wishing to train for
sports, such as mixed martial arts, that require more movement and
employ kicking as well as punching, the prior art devices interfere
with movement of the feet and provide an extremely limited radius
around the weight bag for exercises to be performed. This can be
especially restrictive for a user that wishes to include kicking in
his or her routine.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] Aspects of the invention include providing a mixed-use
training device that solves a number of problems with the prior art
described above by providing for a dynamically adjustable height
setting for weight bags and allowing for a greater radius of
clearance and movement around the training device which allows the
user the ability to perform a more diverse training regimen,
without requiring the constant re-configuration of the training
device.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0006] FIG. 1 illustrates embodiments of the present invention.
[0007] FIG. 2 illustrates embodiments of the present invention.
[0008] FIG. 3 illustrates embodiments of the present invention.
[0009] FIG. 4 illustrates embodiments of the roller guide assembly
according to the present invention.
[0010] FIG. 5 illustrates embodiments of the present invention.
[0011] FIG. 6 illustrates embodiments of the present invention.
[0012] FIG. 7 illustrates embodiments of the present invention.
[0013] FIG. 8 illustrates embodiments of the present invention.
[0014] FIG. 9 illustrates embodiments of the present invention.
[0015] FIG. 10 illustrates embodiments of the present
invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0016] FIG. 1 is a frontal sketch view in accordance with
embodiments of the present invention. In the illustrated
embodiment, the training device is comprised of a number of
components, many of which are illustrated at this angle. The base
of the training device may be comprised of a steel beam 105. It
should be noted that beam 105 may be comprised of any suitable
metallic or other compound capable of supporting the weight of the
training device. Beam 105 may be attached to two connecting support
member 130. The connecting support members 130 may be connected to
the beam 105 with a suitable bracket 115. The bracket 115 may be
any suitable connection bracket known in the art.
[0017] The connecting support members 130 may connect using similar
brackets 140 to a bottom main support member 190. Extending out
from main support member 190 is an angular bottom support member
160. A rubber pad 110, or other suitable device is connected to the
floor end of the bottom support member 160 to provide suitable
traction against a floor surface.
[0018] Visible from the front view is bottom connector 120, which
is described in greater detail later. Bottom connector 120 is for
use with speed bags and other weight training bags that require a
top and bottom connector on the training device for proper use.
[0019] A pulley 150 is illustrated which may be capable of lifting
at least the capacity of any weight bag typically used in training.
As described in further detail below, a strap made of suitable
material extends from the pulley 150 and crosses up upper support
member 170 through the roller guide assembly 180 to support the
chosen weight bag. As illustrated the roller guide assembly 180 may
be designed as such to avoid twisting or tangling of straps through
the use of outwardly tapering ends. The pulley 150 allows the
weight bag to be raised or lowered to the appropriate height for
the user.
[0020] FIG. 2 shows a side sketch view in accordance with
embodiments of the present invention. In addition to the device
elements illustrated in FIG. 1, the side view in FIG. 2
additionally illustrates a sleeve support member 230. The sleeve
support member is internal to both upper support member 170 and
bottom main support member 190. In the illustrated example, bolts
220 secure the sleeve to both the upper support member 170 and
bottom main support member 190 to increase the weight the training
device can support overall.
[0021] Furthermore, as seen in FIG. 2, bottom connector support
member 210 goes through an opening in angular bottom support member
160. The bottom connector 120 is attached to the end of bottom
connector support member 210. The bottom connector support member
is adjustable such that it may protrude an appropriate distance
from the base of the device to support a weight bag requiring both
a top and bottom connection.
[0022] FIG. 3 shows a side sketch view in accordance with
embodiments of the present invention. In addition to the device
elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 & 2, the side view in FIG. 3
additionally illustrates locking members 310 which may be used to
secure the device to a wall and/or floor structure. FIG. 3
additionally illustrates the strap 320 which travels from the
pulley 150 through the roller guide assembly 180 until it ends with
a strap connector 330 which is capable of connection to the tops of
various weight bags well known in the art.
[0023] In addition, FIG. 3 illustrates that the device is designed
such that the bottom main support member 190 may be placed at an
angle. This allows the weight bag to hang further away from the
base of the device to allow for a wider radius of use.
[0024] FIG. 4 shows a photograph illustrating the roller guide
assembly 180 according to an illustrative embodiment of the present
invention.
[0025] FIG. 5 shows a photograph illustrating an embodiment of the
present invention. FIG. 5 illustrates the present invention being
used in conjunction with a speed bag 510 which has connectors both
on the top and the bottom of the bag 510. A lower strap 520 may be
employed with this embodiment of the invention such that the
smaller speed bag 510 is secured both at the top and the bottom for
proper resistance.
[0026] FIG. 6 shows a photograph illustrating an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0027] FIG. 6 illustrates a close up view of the bottom connector
support member 210 in use with the lower strap 520 of FIG. 5.
[0028] FIG. 7 shows a photograph illustrating an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0029] FIG. 7 illustrates a close up view of the bottom connector
support member 210 going through an opening in angular bottom
support member 160.
[0030] FIG. 8 shows a photograph illustrating an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0031] FIG. 8 illustrates a close up view of the pulley 150 as used
with the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 9 shows a photograph illustrating an embodiment of the
present invention.
[0033] FIG. 9 illustrates a close up view of the bolts 220 securing
the sleeve to both the upper support member 170 and bottom main
support member 190.
[0034] FIG. 10 shows a photograph illustrating an embodiment of the
present invention. FIG. 10 illustrates the ease of disassembling
the present invention, which makes it extremely portable when
broken down into the individual components.
[0035] While particular embodiments of the present invention have
been described and illustrated, it should be understood that the
invention is not limited thereto since modifications may be made by
persons skilled in the art. The present application contemplates
any and all modifications that fall within the spirit and scope of
the underlying invention disclosed and claimed herein.
[0036] Alternate implementations may also be included within the
scope of the disclosure. In these alternate implementations,
functions may be executed out of order from that shown or
discussed, including substantially concurrently or in reverse
order, depending on the functionality involved. The foregoing
description has been presented for purposes of illustration and
description. It is not intended to be exhaustive or to limit the
disclosure to the precise forms disclosed. Obvious modifications or
variations are possible in light of the above teachings. The
implementations discussed, however, were chosen and described to
illustrate the principles of the disclosure and its practical
application to thereby enable one of ordinary skill in the art to
utilize the disclosure in various implementations and with various
modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated. All
such modifications and variation are within the scope of the
disclosure as determined by the appended claims when interpreted in
accordance with the breadth to which they are fairly and legally
entitled.
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