Abstract
This bag can be used for punching, martial arts, and boxing. It is designed to have a holding mechanism that allows the user to see if they are hitting the bag directly. The user with incorrect punches, that are dangerous, makes the bag spin with the ball bearing in the holding mechanism. The bag spinning tells the user that they are incorrectly using the bag. The spring mechanism found in the holding mechanism absorbs hits from the user. The metal ring in the bag allows the bag to have even weight distribution in the bag which does not allow the bag to deform. The strap mechanism is made with a backing which does not allow the straps to rip. The lower section of the bag is sewn to the upper section of the bag. Only the lower section of the bag is made for hitting and is stuffed with a softer material in order not injure the user. The upper area of the bag is not for hitting and is made to store heavier material that forces the bag to always to by full. The logos printed on the top area are either by laser or stamp. This means that the logos are never whipped off from printing.
Claims
1. A system for supporting a punching bag, comprising: a bag portion having a circumference; strap assemblies connected to the bag portion at the circumference and extending upward from the bag portion; a holding mechanism having a portion engaged through the strap assemblies; and a mounting bracket configured to mount the punching bag to a support, the holding mechanism supported off of the mounting bracket; wherein the holding mechanism is configured to maintain the strap assemblies in vertical positions as the bag portion is punched to prevent deformation of the punching bag.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the portion of the holding mechanism engaged through the strap assemblies comprises a ring having a circumference equal to a circumference of the bag portion.
3. The system of claim 1, wherein the holding mechanism comprises springs mounted between the mounting bracket and the portion of the holding mechanism engaged through strap assemblies.
4. The system of claim 3, wherein the springs angle inward from a first end connected to the portion of the holding mechanism and a second end opposite their first end.
5. The system of claim 3, wherein the springs enable the bag to spring back toward a person punching the punching bag after being hit by a punch to imitate the movements of an opponent.
6. The system of claim 3, further comprising a bearing plate, the bearing plate mounted between the mounting bracket and the springs, the bearing plate configured to allow the springs, and bag portion affixed to the springs, to rotate relative to the mounting bracket.
7. The system of claim 3, wherein the strap assemblies each comprise a folded backing portion and a pair of straps, the folded backing portion comprising an opening, an end of the springs gripping the portion of the holding mechanism exposed through the opening.
8. The system of claim 1, wherein the holding mechanism comprises chains mounted between the mounting bracket and the portion of the holding mechanism engaged through strap assemblies.
9. The system of claim 7, wherein the chains angle inward from a first end connected to the portion of the holding mechanism and a second end opposite their first end.
10. The system of claim 7, further comprising a bearing plate, the bearing plate mounted between the mounting bracket and the chains, the bearing plate configured to allow the chains, and bag portion affixed to the chains, to rotate relative to the mounting bracket.
11. The system of claim 7, wherein the strap assemblies each comprise a folded backing portion and a pair of straps, the folded backing portion comprising an opening, an end of the chains gripping the portion of the holding mechanism exposed through the opening.
12. A system for supporting a punching bag, comprising: a bag portion having a circumference; straps connected to the bag portion at the circumference and extending upward from the bag portion; a holding mechanism comprising: a ring supporting the straps between the bag portion and holding mechanism in a vertical orientation, and springs having a first end engaged around the ring, and a second end opposite the first end; and a mounting bracket configured to mount the punching bag to a support, the second end of the springs supported off the mounting bracket.
13. The system of claim 12, further comprising a bearing plate, the bearing plate mounted between the mounting bracket and the springs, the bearing plate configured to allow the springs, and bag portion affixed to the springs, to rotate relative to the mounting bracket.
14. The system of claim 12, wherein the straps each comprise a folded backing portion wrapped around the ring, the folded backing portion comprising an opening, the ring exposed through the opening for engagement with the spring.
15. The system of claim 12, wherein the springs angle inward from the first end to the second end.
16. The system of claim 3, wherein the springs enable the bag to spring back toward a person punching the punching bag after being hit by a punch to imitate the movements of an opponent.
17. A system for supporting a punching bag, comprising: a bag portion having a circumference; straps connected to the bag portion at the circumference and extending upward from the bag portion; a holding mechanism comprising: a first portion having a circumference of the bag portion, and a second portion having a first end supporting the first portion, and a second end opposite the first end; and a mounting bracket configured to mount the punching bag to a support, the second end of the second portion supported off the mounting bracket. wherein the first portion is configured to maintain the second portion in a vertical position as the bag portion is punched to prevent deformation of the punching bag.
18. The system of claim 17, wherein the first portion of the holding mechanism comprises a ring having a circumference equal to a circumference of the bag portion.
19. The system of claim 18, wherein the second portion of the holding mechanism comprises one of springs and chains mounted between the mounting bracket and ring.
20. The system of claim 17, further comprising a bearing plate, the bearing plate mounted between the mounting bracket and the second portion, the bearing plate configured to allow the second portion to rotate relative to the mounting bracket.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
[0005] FIG. 1 shows the invention, with different unique sections labeled, all together.
[0006] FIG. 2 shows the bag holding mechanism.
[0007] FIG. 3 shows the makeup of the strap mechanism.
[0008] FIG. 4 shows the strap mechanism attached to the holding mechanism.
[0009] FIG. 5 shows the strap mechanism sewn to the upper section of the bag.
[0010] FIG. 6 shows a side view, of the strap mechanism, sewn to the upper section of the bag covered with leather belt.
[0011] FIG. 7 shows how the top cap of the bag is tightened to the upper section of the bag.
[0012] FIG. 8 shows how the upper section of the bag is sewn to the lower section of the bag and is then covered by a belt.
[0013] FIG. 9 shows a birds eye view of the top cap mechanism.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0014] FIG. 1 shows what is included in the bag. FIG. 1 Elements A-F shows the holding mechanism of the boxing bag. FIG. 1 Element G shows the top cap attachment area in a bag. FIG. 1 Elements F and H show the strap mechanism. FIG. 1 Elements I-K show the main parts of the bag.
[0015] FIG. 1 Elements I-K show the main parts of the bag. In FIG. 8 it is shown how the sections of the bag are sewn together. First, Figure Element C is placed over part of FIG. 1 Element B and sewn together with two sewing lines. Then, FIG. 1 Element A is sewn over the connecting area of FIG. 8 Element C and B. There are 4 sewing lines total in Element A of the bag. Of the total 4 sewing lines, FIG. 8 Element A has one sewing line connecting with FIG. 8 Element B. Then FIG. 8 Element A has 2 sewing lines with the overlapping area of FIG. 8 Element B and C. Lastly, FIG. 8 Element A has one last sewing line with FIG. 8 Element C. This is made to make sure that the upper and lower sections of the bags are connected well. FIG. 1 Element K is the hitting area (lower section) of the bag. This area is filled with inch by inch cut stuffing material that contains bits of cotton and fabrics that are soft. FIG. 1 Element J is the upper bag section. The upper bag section is made out of different materials and that is where the logo of the company is placed. The person hitting the bag does not hit the upper section. The upper section of the bag is filled with leather bits, that are heavier than material stuffed in the hitting section of the bag.
[0016] The attachment of the top cap of the bag to the main part of the bag is shown described in FIG. 5, FIG. 6, FIG. 7, and FIG. 9. In FIG. 7 Element A, is the first part made for the top cap for the bag. FIG. 7 Element A is then attached then is attached to an Element B in FIG. 7 with two sewing lines shown in FIG. 9 Element B. Figure B is 1 wide3 mm in heightthe length matches the circumference of the uppermost part of the bag. After the top cap is assembled it is attached by passing a rope through holes in the top cap (FIG. 9 Element B) to the holes in FIG. 6 Element A and B. In FIG. 6 the upper section of the bag (FIG. 6 Element A) is sewn with a belt (FIG. 6 Element B.) FIG. 6 Element B is a belt that is 1 in width3 mm in widththe circumference of the bag as length. FIG. 5 Element B shows the belt attached to the upper section of the bag with two sewing lines and holes made to attach the top cap in order to close the bag. The backing gives the bag a total of 6 mm thick leather backing for strength where the top cap and upper are of the bag meet. This added protection lets the bags be tied together by a rope without ripping through the leather, In term the bags can be tied down tighter.
[0017] Holding Mechanism allows the punches to be absorbed taking pressure of the person's punching wrists. The holding mechanism is found in FIGS. 1 and 2. The holding mechanism also allows the punching bags weight to be evenly placed through the boxing bag. The holding mechanism allows the punching bag to tell the person if they are landing flush punches because it spins if the punches do not land directly on the bag. The holding mechanism starts with FIG. 2 Element A. FIG. 2 Element A shows two D-Rings are attached to a metal mechanism which allows the bag to spin freely if the punches are not landing flush. The two D-Rings carries the whole weight of the boxing bag. The two D rings (FIG. 2 Element A) are attached to ball bearings on (FIG. 2 Element B.) FIG. 2 Element B shows the mechanism that allows the bag to tell the person using it if their hits are landing flush. The mechanism a has the ability to spin freely as it has a ball bearing inside. If a person is hitting the bag correctly is should not spin. When hits land in directly on the bag the ball bearing start to spin as the hit is not centered on the bag. The ball bearing on FIG. 2 Element B is attached to FIG. 2 Element C. The Metal Holding Plate found in FIG. 7 Element C is responsible for being attached to the ball bearings (FIG. 2 Element B) and holding the spring mechanism (FIG. 2 Element D.) Four to six holes are drilled in the metal plate depending on the weight of bag. The metal holding plate (FIG. 2 Element C) holds up the Spring or Metal chain can be used in the holding mechanism (FIG. 2 Element D.) Trampoline style springs on the holding mechanism can be found on FIG. 2 Element D. These are need in order to absorb the punches of boxers. The springs, when in motion, also imitated a the motion of a fighter. If the bag is heavier metal chains, instead of spring mechanisms, help hold up heavier models of bags. FIG. 2 Element E shows a metal ring that the springs or metal chains attach to help weight distribution of the bag. The metal ring helps weight distribution along the bag this by keeping the strap mechanism (FIG. 5 Element A) in a vertical position. This prevents the straps which hold the bag to point inwards. Inward facing straps on bags means that the weight of the bag is displaced in the upper section. The weight being displaced because of strap mechanism facing inwards causes the bag would lose its original shape because the stuffing would pressure the material to rip the bag. This holding mechanism is unique and keeps the bag from deforming, losing shape, and tearing.
[0018] The strap mechanism is explained in FIGS. 3-6 and FIG. 8. FIG. 3 shows that the strap mechanism is made out of two parts Element A and Element B. FIG. 3 Element A is the backing for the strap material. The backing has a rectangle shape, with a cut out rectangle in the middle of the backing. The strap mechanism backing has the purpose of acting as protection for the two straps. The two straps are shown in FIG. 3 Element B are responsible for holding up the bag. Each strap mechanism is made up of one backing piece and two straps. FIG. 4 shows the strap mechanism is sewn and is attached to the holding mechanism. First the strap mechanism backing is folded in half (FIG. 4 Element E.) Then the two straps are placed over the backing (FIG. 4 Element C.) A side view of the strap mechanism is shown in FIG. 6. FIG. 6 Element D, is the backing of the strap mechanism. FIG. 6 Element C is the straps which are placed over the backing. The backing and the two straps are then sewn together with one sewing line placed at the same location as FIG. 4 Element D. The metal ring of the holding mechanism is then passed through the gap of the backing of the holding mechanism (FIG. 4 Element D.) The springs of the holding mechanism (FIG. 4 Element A) are attached to the metal ring in the place where the strap mechanism backing has an opening (FIG. 4 Element F.) FIG. 5 shows how the strap mechanism is attached to the upper bag area. FIG. 5 Element A shows the strap mechanism is placed over the upper area of the bag (FIG. 5 Element D.) The strap mechanism is then sewed to the upper area of the bag with two sewing lines shown in FIG. 5 Element C. FIG. 6 shows a side view that after the strap mechanism is sewed to the upper area of the bag it is then sewn over with another piece of 3 mm leather the length of the circumference of the bag in order to further more attach the straps to the boxing bag. The leather used in this bag is 3 mm and allows the bag gloves not to damaged. The logo of the bag is laser engraved onto the bag. This makes sure that the bag does erase the logo area. The logo can also be stamped onto the bag which makes the bag logo last without getting whipped off by hits. All logo areas are placed in the upper section of the bag where they cannot be hit.
