Modular Grip Strength Training Device

Abstract

A modular grip strength training device allowing various climbing holds or other attachments to facilitate training exercises for climbers and other athletes. The first embodiment is a cubic body with attachment points in each of its six faces. The user may attach climbing holds or weight. The second embodiment is of a pyramidal frustum shape allowing for the user to change the angle of the attached climbing holds for a more varied workout.

Claims

1. A modular grip strength training device comprising a multi-faceted body. 1. The device of claim 1, wherein each facet of said multi-faceted body is planar. 2. The device of claim 1, wherein each said facet has a means for attachment to a climbing hold or grip. 3. The device of claim 1, wherein each said facet has a means for attachment to an eye bolt or other means to attach said device to resistance. 4. The device of claim 1, wherein it used as a means for developing grip strength.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0010] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the first embodiment

[0011] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view of the first embodiment with possible attachments

[0012] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an additional embodiment.

DRAWINGS

FIGS. 1, 2First Embodiment

[0013] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view the cubic shape of the first embodiment.

[0014] FIG. 2 shows an exploded view of the first embodiment along with possible attachments.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

FIGS. 1, 2First Embodiments

[0015] 101 diameter threaded hole [0016] 211 diameter cap set screw [0017] 212 climbing hold [0018] 213 diameter eye bolt

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1, 2First Embodiment

[0019] The grip strength training device is composed of a multi-faceted body having one or more holes drilled into each facet. These holes allow attachment of implements to aid in grip strength training.

[0020] One embodiment of the grip strength training device is illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 2. This embodiment shows a cubic body having 101 threaded holes centered in each facet (FIG. 1). FIG. 2 shows the grip strength training device of in conjunction with possible attachments 213 eye bolt and 212 climbing hold. The 212 climbing hold is secured to the grip strength training device via 211 cap set screw.

Operation

FIGS. 1, 2

[0021] The device may be gripped directly or any kind of 212 climbing hold may be affixed to the device as shown in FIG. 2. In either of these configurations the device may be used to perform a number of exercises while engaging the user's grip muscles. Optionally, a 213 eye bolt may also be attached to the device. Via the 213 eye bolt the device may be attached to weighted resistance or hung so that the user's bodyweight may provide resistance.

Fabrication

[0022] The grip strength training device may be made from wood, steel, aluminum, polyurethane resin or any other material of suitable strength. Because the device may be made from different kinds of materials, the process of fabrication may vary depending on the material. The method for creating the device from metals such as steel or aluminum are as follows:

[0023] A pattern of the device is machined out of a block of metal. A cast is then made from the pattern. Molten metal is poured into the cast and allowed to solidify. holes are drilled and tapped in to the resulting casting.

Additional Embodiment

FIG. 3Additional Embodiment

[0024] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of an additional embodiment.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0025] 101 diameter threaded hole

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIG. 3Additional Embodiment

[0026] This embodiment of the grip strength training device is composed of a pyramidal frustum body with 101 threaded holes in each of its six faces. The facets of this embodiment are not perpendicular to each other.

Operation

FIG. 3Additional Embodiments

[0027] Like the embodiment shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the embodiment of FIG. 3 is modular, allowing the attachment of implements such as 212 climbing holds or 213 eye bolt. A variety of exercises can be performed either by using the grip strength training device independently or along with attachments. The angled faces of this embodiment also allow one to increase or decrease the difficulty of their workout by using the pyramidal shape either right-side up or upside down to simulate an angled rock wall.

CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATIONS, AND SCOPE OF INVENTION

[0028] Thus the reader will see that the above embodiments of the grip strength training device provide a modular platform that facilitates a broad range of grip exercises. These embodiments allow for the attachment of many different kinds of climbing holds that enable climbers of a broad range of skill levels to develop their grip strength. Furthermore, via the use of implements such as eye bolts, the above embodiments allow for a variety of different exercise styles not limited to bodyweight resistance training, weighted resistance training, and weighted pulley system training.

[0029] While the above descriptions contain many specificities, these should not be interpreted as limitations on the scope, but instead as illustrations of just two of many possible embodiments. For example alternative shapes for the body of the device are possible. These include prismatic shapes such as rectangular prism, hexagonal prism, etc. Other possible shapes include polyhedrons such as octahedron or dodecahedron. These shapes could come in a variety of sizes as well in order to accommodate larger or smaller attachments. The material of manufacture could also have many alternatives. The device may be composed of metals such as aluminum or steel, but also wood, polyurethane resin, or other materials of suitable strength.

[0030] Accordingly, the scope should not be determined by the embodiments illustrated, but by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.