Exercise device for squat movement

Abstract

An exercise device for performing squat movement including a base part for supporting the device against a surface, a first tube member attached to the base part, a second tube member movable with respect to the first tube member, an elastic member resisting the downward movement of the second tube member and moving upward the second tube member with respect to the first tube member, and a seat member for pressing down the second tube member, the seat member being attached to the second tube member.

Claims

1. An exercise device for performing squat movement, the exercise device comprising: a base part for supporting the device against a surface, a first tube member attached to the base part, a second tube member movable with respect to the first tube member, a resistance band configured to resist the downward movement of the second tube member and moving upward the second tube member with respect to the first tube member, and a seat member for pressing down the second tube member, the seat member being attached to the second tube member, wherein first and second ends of the resistance band are attached respectively to first and second attachment points on an outside of the first tube member, the resistance band perforates the first tube member on higher locations than said first and second attachment points or the resistance band goes around the edges of the first tube member, and the resistance band perforates or goes around the second tube member in the lower end of the second tube member.

2. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the device comprises at least two resistance bands.

3. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the exercise device comprises a plurality of said first and/or second attachment points on different heights such that the resistance can be changed.

4. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein a height of the seat member is adjustable.

5. The exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the first tube member is attached inclined to the base part for directing the device in a tilted angle towards the user such that the device is suitable for squat movement.

6. The exercise device according to claim 2, wherein a height of the seat member is adjustable.

7. The exercise device according to claim 3, wherein a height of the seat member is adjustable.

8. The exercise device according to claim 2, wherein the first tube member is attached inclined to the base part for directing the device in a tilted angle towards the user such that the device is suitable for squat movement.

9. The exercise device according to claim 3, wherein the first tube member is attached inclined to the base part for directing the device in a tilted angle towards the user such that the device is suitable for squat movement.

10. The exercise device according to claim 4, wherein the first tube member is attached inclined to the base part for directing the device in a tilted angle towards the user such that the device is suitable for squat movement.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE RELATED DRAWINGS

(1) Next the invention is described in more detail with reference to the appended drawings in which

(2) FIG. 1a illustrates an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention in an upper position with the seat member in its upper position.

(3) FIG. 1b illustrates an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention in an upper position with the seat member in its lower position.

(4) FIG. 1c illustrates an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention in its lower position (i.e. pushed in).

(5) FIG. 2 illustrates a cross-section of an embodiment of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention (in the lower position).

(6) FIG. 3 illustrates a cross section of an embodiment of the first and second tube members in accordance with the present invention.

(7) FIG. 4 illustrates an embodiment of the lower end of the second tube member in accordance with the present invention.

(8) FIGS. 5a-5c illustrate an embodiment of the attachment points on the outside of the first tube member in accordance with the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EMBODIMENTS

(9) Referring to FIGS. 1a-1c, the exercise device 100 comprises a base part 102 that supports the exercise device against a surface such as the floor or ground. The exercise device 100 comprises a first tube member 104 attached to the base part 102. The first tube member 104 extends upwards from the base part. The first tube member 104 may be inclined connected to the base part, improving the usability for squat movement. The first tube member may form an angle with the base part of preferably 45-90 degrees, more preferably of 60-90 degrees and most preferably of 75-88 degrees. The first tube member 104 may be attachable to/detachable from the base part 102 such that the exercise device is easy to assemble.

(10) A second tube member 106 is arranged within the first tube member 104 such that the second tube member 106 is movable with respect to the first tube member 104. A seat member 108 is connected to the second tube member 106. The height of the seat member 108 is adjustable for adjusting the height of the exercise device such that it fits a user. The seat member may comprise threads for adjusting the height. In FIG. 1a, the seat member is illustrated in its upper position whereas in FIGS. 1b and 1c the seat member is illustrated in its lower position.

(11) In FIGS. 1a and 1b, the exercise device 100 is illustrated in its upper starting position. The elastic members 110a and 110b push the second tube member 106 upwards, simultaneously resisting the downward movement. The user positions themselves slightly in front of the device, placing their behind on the seat member 108. By lowering their torso, the user presses the second tube member downwards. In FIG. 1c, the exercise device 100 is illustrated in its lower position. The exercise device may also be locked in to the lower position such that exercise device works as a stool and/or the exercise device takes less storage space. The second tube member 106 may comprise a pin close to the upper edge and the first tube member may comprise an L-shaped groove close to the upper edge in which the pin is secured by rotating the second tube member.

(12) The height of the exercise device in its upper position with the seat member in its upper position is preferably 50-150 cm, more preferably 70-110 cm and most preferably 80-100 cm. The height of the seat member is adjustable by preferably 10-30 cm. The height of the exercise device in its lower position is preferably 25-65 cm, more preferably 30-60 cm and most preferably 35-55 cm.

(13) Referring also to FIGS. 2-3, the first elastic member 110a attaches to a first and second attachment point 112a, 114a on the outside of the first tube member 104. The attachment points 112a, 114a are preferably located on the opposite sides of the first tube member 104. The elastic member 110a perforates the first tube member 104 a first and a second time on higher locations than the attachment points 112a, 114a. The first tube member comprises a first and second hole 116a, 116b such that the elastic member 110a may perforate the tube. The elastic member 110a perforates the second tube member 106 in its lower end. The lower end is preferably the lower half of the second tube member, more preferably the lower ⅓ of the tube and most preferably the lower ¼ of the tube member. Alternatively, the elastic member 110a may go around the upper edges of the first tube member 104 and/or go around the lower end of the second tube member 106.

(14) The exercise device comprises, preferably, a second elastic member 110b. The second elastic member is preferably substantially perpendicular to the first elastic member 110a. The second elastic member 110b attaches similarly as the first elastic member from its both ends to a first 216a and second (not in figure) attachment point. Alternatively, the exercise device comprises more than two elastic members. Some embodiments may only comprise one elastic member. The elastic members are preferably resistance bands.

(15) Alternatively, the elastic member is a spring. The spring may be arranged within the first tube member, underneath the second tube member, for example.

(16) Referring to FIG. 4, the lower end of the second tube member 106 comprises two fitting parts 118, 120 for securing the elastic members 110a, 110b. The first fitting part 118 comprises channels 122a, 122b for the elastic members 110a, 110b to perforate the second tube member. The second fitting part 120 works as a cover, securing the elastic members 110a, 110b within the second tube member.

(17) Referring also to FIGS. 5a-5c, the exercise device 100 comprises first and second attachment points on different heights such that the resistance of the elastic member can be adjusted. In a preferable embodiment, the exercise device comprises attachment points on three different heights. FIGS. 5a-5c illustrates the first attachment points 112a-c for the first elastic member 110a and the first attachment points 216a-c for the second elastic member 110b. Similarly, the exercise device comprises second attachment points for the first and second elastic member, preferably, substantially on the opposite side of the tube with respect to the first attachment points. The lowest attachment points give most resistance. The resistance can be lightened by moving the elastic members upwards.

(18) The attachment points comprise plugs 124 for attaching/detaching the elastic members. FIG. 5a illustrates the second elastic member 110b detached from the attachment point. In FIG. 5b, the elastic member 110b is placed in, and in FIG. 5c the elastic member is locked in place. The attachment points not in use comprise caps 126 for safety.

(19) Consequently, a skilled person may on the basis of this disclosure and general knowledge apply the provided teachings in order to implement the scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims in each particular use case with necessary modifications, deletions, and additions.