Sleeve Grip Applications

Abstract

A rod and sleeve grip assembly provides an additional pivot point between the human limb and the component being gripped that a provides a more natural-biomechanical movement that reduces and/or prevents stress and strain on the joints being used as energy is transferred between the axle and sleeve assembly. Thus, energy transfer happens between the rod and sleeve setup which takes away stress and strain from the human joints. This concept can be used on everything that we grip and hold onto which allows natural movement and establishes an extra pivot point for energy transfer. A barbell assembly includes an axle having two connection holes respectively defined in two ends thereof with three rotating sleeves that revolve around that axle, and two collars are respectively mounted to the two ends of the axle and sleeve assembly. The two collars rotate around the sleeves while the three sleeves rotate around the axle.

Claims

1. A rod and sleeve grip assembly provides an additional pivot point between the human limb and the component being gripped. This provides a more natural-biomechanical movement that helps reduce and prevent stress and strain on the joints being used as energy is transferred between said assembly.

2. The rod and sleeve assembly of claim 1 wherein said pivot point could be part of the solution to our current arm-related joint problems. This could increase longevity and possibly eliminate those long-term aches from our present to future generation of humans.

3. The sleeve grip assembly provides pivotal movement on military weapons for soldiers for efficient and faster weapon turn to target shot as well as in situations where both hands can rotate to be hold in tight/awkward spots.

4. The sleeve grip assembly provides separation to prevent entanglement/knots that occur with window blinds.

3. The rod and sleeve assembly of claim 2 wherein said pivot point has multitude applications/areas where said grip and force is applied and/or exerted by the component/system.

4. A barbell assembly comprising: an axle having two connection holes respectively defined in two ends thereof; three sleeves rotatably mounted onto the axle, two collars respectively mounted to the two ends of the axle and sleeves.

Description

DRAWINGS

Figures

[0006] FIG. 1 is a perspective view to show the barbell assembly of the present invention;

[0007] FIG. 2 is an exploded view to show the barbell assembly of the present invention;

[0008] FIG. 3 is a cross sectional view to show the assembly of the present invention of the sleeves and axle. They are connected to the present invention which is where the energy transfer takes place.

[0009] FIG. 4 is a perspective view to show the sleeve-grip assembly of the present invention.

[0010] FIG. 5 is an exploded view to show the sleeve-grip assembly of the present invention.

[0011] FIG. 6 is a cross sectional view to show the sleeve-grip assembly of the present invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

FIGS. 1 to 6

First Embodiment

[0012] Referring to FIGS. 1 to 6, the barbell assembly of the present invention compromises an axle 4 having three rotating sleeves 1 to 2 respectively defined on the axle 4 thereof. The two collars 3 are respectively mounted to the two ends of the axle 4 and sleeves 1 to 2. As shown in FIG. 3, the connection of the axle 4 and sleeves 1 to 2 is where energy transfer takes place when a force is exerted, thus, taking strain and stress off the wrists when held. As show in FIGS. 4 to 5, the sleeve-grip assembly of the present invention compromises two pivotal sleeve grips 1 and two rubber stoppers 2 respectively defined on the rake handle thereof.

[0013] While we have shown, and described the embodiment in accordance with the present invention, it should be clear to those skilled in the art that further embodiments may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention.

CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATION, AND SCOPE

[0014] Accordingly, the reader will see that the revolving barbell of the various embodiments can be used in everyday practical applications where a hand grips onto an axle and/or handle-like component to take the strain and stress off the wrists to increase the longevity of those limbs, but also for recovery and rehabilitation purposes. In applications where both hands are gripping or holding onto a component or piece of equipment consisting of two components to be held at the same time, this also makes symmetric exertion on the human body. While the above description contains many specificities, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope of any embodiment, but as exemplifications of various embodiments thereof. Many other ramifications and variations are possible within the teachings of the various embodiments.

[0015] For example, the axle and sleeve assembly can be used on the pull-up, dip-bar, wheel barrels, rakes, bikes, briefcases, traveling luggage bags, two-sleeved training devices for sports equipment that uses one or both hands. Again, this would increase an athlete's hand, wrist, and elbow longevity while preventing injury of use of the limbs being used. Basically, anything that a person grabs onto, this rod and sleeve setup will benefit anyone. Once again, if you think of the plastic handle on the bucket assembly, this concept will be can used in everything else that we must grip, hold, and/or grip and exert force.

[0016] Thus, the scope should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents, and not by the examples given.