U.S. patent application number 15/958543 was filed with the patent office on 2018-10-25 for physical exercise device.
The applicant listed for this patent is Samuel Cheh SHIH. Invention is credited to Samuel Cheh SHIH.
Application Number | 20180304112 15/958543 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 61012685 |
Filed Date | 2018-10-25 |
United States Patent
Application |
20180304112 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
SHIH; Samuel Cheh |
October 25, 2018 |
PHYSICAL EXERCISE DEVICE
Abstract
A physical exercise device includes a base frame positionable
generally horizontally on a floor surface, an upright frame
connected to the base frame, the upright frame rising from the base
frame and having a grip portion above the base frame, and a cushion
disposed on the base frame and below the grip portion, a distance
between the cushion and the grip portion being such that a user is
able to lie on the cushion and grasp the grip portion with at least
one hand.
Inventors: |
SHIH; Samuel Cheh; (Taipei,
TW) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
SHIH; Samuel Cheh |
Taipei |
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TW |
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Family ID: |
61012685 |
Appl. No.: |
15/958543 |
Filed: |
April 20, 2018 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 21/1672 20151001;
A63B 21/4033 20151001; A63B 23/0211 20130101; A63B 21/00047
20130101; A63B 2210/50 20130101; A63B 21/4035 20151001; A63B 21/068
20130101; A63B 21/4037 20151001; A63B 21/00185 20130101; A63B
21/00181 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/00 20060101
A63B021/00 |
Foreign Application Data
Date |
Code |
Application Number |
Apr 21, 2017 |
TW |
106205660 |
Claims
1. A physical exercise device comprising: a base frame positionable
generally horizontally on a floor surface; an upright frame
connected to the base frame, the upright frame rising from the base
frame and having a grip portion above the base frame; and a cushion
disposed on the base frame and below the grip portion, a distance
between the cushion and the grip portion being such that a user is
able to lie on the cushion and grasp the grip portion with at least
one hand.
2. The physical exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
base frame is a generally rectangular frame.
3. The physical exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
upright frame includes two side segments and a cross bar, the two
side segments being respectively disposed at a left and a right
side of the cushion and having lower ends respectively connected to
the base frame, and the cross bar being oppositely connected to the
two side segments and having the grip portion placed thereon.
4. The physical exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
upright frame has a reverse U-shape.
5. The physical exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
upright frame is slidable along the base frame for adjustment.
6. The physical exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
upright frame is slidable upward and downward relative to the base
frame for adjusting a height of the grip portion above the base
frame.
7. The physical exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
base frame includes a longitudinal frame portion and a coupling
part connected to each other, and the upright frame is connected to
the coupling part.
8. The physical exercise device according to claim 7, wherein the
upright frame and the coupling part are slidable in unison along
the longitudinal frame portion for adjusting a longitudinal
position of the upright frame on the base frame.
9. The physical exercise device according to claim 7, wherein the
upright frame is slidable upward and downward relative to the
coupling part for adjusting a height of the grip portion above the
base frame.
10. The physical exercise device according to claim 9, wherein a
vertical position of the upright frame relative to the base frame
is locked with a plurality of fasteners engaging with the coupling
part and the upright frame.
11. The physical exercise device according to claim 10, wherein the
fasteners include screws.
12. The physical exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the
grip portion includes a flexible material.
13. A physical exercise device comprising: a base frame
positionable generally horizontally on a floor surface; and an
upright frame connected to the base frame via a coupling part, the
upright frame rising from the base frame and having a grip portion
above the base frame, the base frame and the upright frame
delimiting at least partially a space below the grip portion for
positioning a user's body; wherein the upright frame and the
coupling part are slidable along the base frame, and the upright
frame is slidable upward and downward relative to the coupling part
and the base frame for adjusting a height of the grip portion above
the base frame.
14. The physical exercise device according to claim 13, wherein the
base frame has a closed shape.
15. The physical exercise device according to claim 13, wherein the
base frame is a generally rectangular frame.
16. The physical exercise device according to claim 13, wherein the
upright frame includes two side segments and a cross bar, the two
side segments having lower ends respectively connected to the base
frame, and the cross bar being oppositely connected to the two side
segments and having the grip portion placed thereon.
17. The physical exercise device according to claim 13, wherein a
vertical position of the upright frame relative to the base frame
is locked with a plurality of fasteners engaging with the coupling
part and the upright frame.
18. The physical exercise device according to claim 17, wherein the
fasteners include screws.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION(S)
[0001] This U.S. Patent Application claims priority to Taiwan
Utility Model Application No. 106205660 filed on Apr. 21, 2017,
which is incorporated herein by reference.
BACKGROUND
1. Field of the Invention
[0002] The present invention relates to physical exercise
devices.
2. Description of the Related Art
[0003] Various exercise devices are currently available on the
market for facilitating the practice of physical exercises at home.
Some existing exercise devices may have a compact size, but are
usually limited in use for working only some specific parts of a
body. Other multifunctional exercise devices may be more adapted
for working different parts of a body, but have a more complex
construction that cannot be easily stored.
[0004] Therefore, there is a need for a physical exercise device
that can be convenient to use, and can address at least the
foregoing issues.
SUMMARY
[0005] The present application describes a physical exercise device
that can be installed adjacent to a sleeping bed or any suitable
location in accordance with a user's need. The physical exercise
device includes a base frame positionable generally horizontally on
a floor surface, an upright frame connected to the base frame, the
upright frame rising from the base frame and having a grip portion
above the base frame, and a cushion disposed on the base frame and
below the grip portion, a distance between the cushion and the grip
portion being such that a user is able to lie on the cushion and
grasp the grip portion with at least one hand.
[0006] The physical exercise device described herein may be
suitable for practicing different types of physical exercises. For
example, a user can lie on the cushion, grasp the grip portion of
the upright frame with one or both hand, and perform physical
exercises like sit-ups by raising and lowering the upper body.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0007] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an
embodiment of a physical exercise device;
[0008] FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an
example of a detachable structure for the physical exercise
device;
[0009] FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view illustrating the
physical exercise device further including a cushion; and
[0010] FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating an exemplary use of
the physical exercise device.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS
[0011] FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view illustrating an
embodiment of a physical exercise device. The physical exercise
device includes a base frame 11 and an upright frame 12. In use,
the base frame 11 and the upright frame 12 are connected to each
other, the base frame 11 can be positioned generally horizontally
on a floor surface, and the upright frame 12 can rise generally
perpendicular from the base frame 11. According to an example of
construction, the base frame 11 can have a closed shape, and a left
and a right side of the upright frame 12 can be respectively
connected to the base frame 11. According to an example of
construction, the upright frame 12 can include two side segments
120 and a cross bar 13. The two side segments 120 can be
respectively disposed at the left and right sides generally
parallel to each other, and can have lower ends respectively
connected to the base frame 11. The cross bar 13 can be oppositely
connected to the two side segments 120 and can extend above the
base frame 11, whereby a space may be delimited at least partially
between the two side segments 120 and the cross bar 13 of the
upright frame 12 and the base frame 11 for positioning a user's
body. The upright frame 12 can have any suitable shape, for
example, a reverse U-shape with the cross bar 13 forming an
enlarged base of the U-shape as shown in FIG. 1. A user positioned
in the space between the two side segments 120 may hold and grasp
the cross bar 13 for practicing physical exercises as described
hereinafter.
[0012] According to one embodiment, the physical exercise device
described herein can have a detachable structure for facilitating
its storage and portability. FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view
illustrating an example of a detachable structure for the physical
exercise device. Referring to FIG. 2, the base frame 11 of the
physical exercise device can be a generally rectangular frame
comprised of two transversal frame portions 112, two longitudinal
frame portions 114, and a plurality of joints 111 fixedly attaching
the transversal frame portions 112 and the longitudinal frame
portions 114 together. The transversal frame portions 112 and the
longitudinal frame portions 114 can be exemplary elongate bars or
tubes. The two longitudinal frame portions 114 can be generally
parallel to each other at two opposite sides of the base frame 11,
and the transversal frame portions 112 can be generally parallel to
each other at two other opposite sides of the base frame 11
contiguous to the two longitudinal frame portions 114. The joints
111 can be respectively disposed adjacent to the corners of the
base frame 11. The base frame 111 can be disassembled by detaching
the transversal frame portions 112 and the longitudinal frame
portions 114 from the joints 111.
[0013] Referring to FIG. 2, the upright frame 12 can include two
side segments 121, and a cross bar 122 oppositely connected to the
two side segments 121. The side segments 121 and the cross bar 122
can be exemplary elongate bars or tubes. Moreover, the cross bar
122 can have a grip portion 130 for facilitating hand grasping. The
grip portion 130 can include, e.g., flexible materials. The two
side segments 121 of the upright frame 12 can be respectively
attached to the two longitudinal frame portions 114 via two
coupling parts 113 respectively provided on the two longitudinal
frame portions 114. For example, each of the coupling parts 113 can
have a sleeve portion into which one side segment 121 can be
detachably assembled. The base frame 11 and the upright frame 12
can thereby delimit at least partially a space below the grip
portion 130 suitable for positioning a user's body lying generally
horizontally.
[0014] According to at least one embodiment, the respective
connections between the coupling parts 113 and the longitudinal
frame portions 114 may be configured to allow sliding movements of
the coupling parts 113 along the longitudinal frame portions 114.
In this manner, the upright frame 12 and the coupling parts 113 can
slide in unison along the longitudinal frame portions 114 for
adjusting a longitudinal position of the upright frame 12 on the
base frame 11.
[0015] According to at least one embodiment, the respective
connections between the coupling parts 113 and the side segments
121 may be configured to allow vertical adjustment of the upright
frame 12 relative to the base frame 11 for positioning the grip
portion 130 at a desirable height above the base frame 11. For
example, the side segments 121 may slide upward and downward
through the sleeve portions of the coupling parts 113 for
vertically adjusting the upright frame 12 relative to the base
frame 11. Once the upright frame 12 is disposed at a desirable
vertical position, fasteners 116 can be respectively engaged with
the side segments 121 and the coupling parts 113 at any of multiple
selectable positions to lock the vertical position of the upright
frame 12 on the base frame 11. The fasteners 116 can include, e.g.,
screws that can engage through the coupling parts 113 and the side
segments 121.
[0016] At least some component parts of the physical exercise
device may be made of rigid and/or resilient materials, which may
include, without limitation, plastic materials such as polyvinyl
chloride (PVC), metals, or combinations thereof. The grip portion
130 can include a soft material such as sponge, foam, fabrics and
the like. Moreover, the transversal frame portions 112 and the
longitudinal frame portions 114 of the base frame 11, and the side
segments 121 and the cross bar 122 of the upright frame 12 may
include generally cylindrical or prismatic tubes.
[0017] Although an example of a detachable construction has been
illustrated herein, the physical exercise device may be implemented
with more or less detachable elements as desired.
[0018] Referring to FIGS. 3 and 4, the physical exercise device may
further include a cushion 14. The cushion 14 can be disposed on the
base frame 11 and below the grip portion 130 of the upright frame
12. The two side segments 121 of the upright frame 12 connecting to
the coupling parts 113 can respectively stand at a left and a right
side of the cushion 14, so that the upright frame 12 can extend
above and across the cushion 14. The cushion 14 may include a
flexible or elastic material so that a user can comfortably lie
down thereon. A vertical distance between the cushion 14 and the
grip portion 130 is smaller than the height of a user. For example,
the vertical distance between the cushion 14 and the grip portion
130 can be equal to or greater than about the length of a user's
arm, so that the user can lie down on the cushion 14 and grasp the
grip portion 130 of the upright frame 12 with both hands. For a
more comfortable and suitable use, a user can adjust the position
of the upright frame 12 relative to the user's body by sliding the
coupling parts 113 along the longitudinal frame portions 114.
[0019] FIG. 4 is a schematic view illustrating an exemplary use of
the physical exercise device. Referring to FIG. 4, the physical
exercise device may be placed with the base frame 11 positioned
generally horizontally on a floor surface. A user lying generally
horizontally on the cushion 14 between the two side segments 121 of
the upright frame 12 can grasp the grip portion 130 with one or
both hands, and repeat a sequence of actions including raising and
lowering the upper body on the cushion 14, similar to a sit-up
exercise. This physical exercise may be accompanied with adequate
breathing control to enhance blood circulation, and may be suitable
to exercise muscles of the arms, shoulder, chest, abdomen, and the
like.
[0020] It will be appreciated that the foregoing illustrates only
one example of exercise that may be performed with the physical
exercise device provided herein. A user may also use the physical
exercise device to practice other types of physical exercises as
desired. The physical exercise device described herein can thus
assist a user in performing physical exercises in a convenient way,
which may contribute to maintain a user's interest in regular
practice of physical exercises.
[0021] In some embodiments, the cushion 14 may be a mattress of a
sleeping bed. The base frame 11 can be disposed at an underside of
the mattress, and the upright frame 12 can extend above the
mattress. In this manner, a user can lie on the bed between the two
side segments 121, and practice physical exercises while grasping
the grip portion 130 of the upright frame 12 with both hands. The
height of the upright frame 12 above the bed may be adjusted in
accordance with the height of the bed and the size of the user's
body to offer comfortable use. When the physical exercise device is
not used, the upright frame 12 may be easily detached from the base
frame 11 for convenient storage without affecting the user's
sleeping environment. Accordingly, the physical exercise device
described herein may be suitable for bedridden patients who need to
practice rehabilitation exercises.
[0022] Advantages of the physical exercise device described herein
include a relatively simple structure that does not occupy a
substantial amount of space, can adopt a detachable construction,
and may be particularly suitable for use at home.
[0023] Realization of the physical exercise device has been
described in the context of particular embodiments. These
embodiments are meant to be illustrative and not limiting. Many
variations, modifications, additions, and improvements are
possible. These and other variations, modifications, additions, and
improvements may fall within the scope of the inventions as defined
in the claims that follow.
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