Abstract
Presented is an exercising apparatus capable of capable of being used by a user for performing a variety of physical exercises. The exercising apparatus includes a handle, a mounting assembly, a clamp assembly and an arm extension assembly. The arm extension assembly includes multiple telescopically nestable arms. At least one telescopically nestable arm includes a weight attachment portion such that a user can lift weight attached to the weight attachment portion of the arm extension assembly by moving the handle. The mounting assembly is configured to allow rotation of the arm extension assembly in at least one direction. The exercising apparatus is collapsible and could be easily assembled and disassembled and installed at multiple locations depending on the user's requirements.
Claims
1. An exercising apparatus (100) for removable installation on a support structure (200), the exercising apparatus (100) comprising: a clamp assembly (110) comprising a releasable clamp (112) for removable connection to a support structure (200); an arm extension assembly (120) comprising a plurality of telescopically nestable arms (122) wherein the arm extension assembly (120) includes a first end (124) and an opposite second end (126); Wherein at least one nestable arm (122) comprises a weight attachment portion (123) for removably connecting a weighted object (130); a mounting assembly (140) connected to the first end (124) of an arm extension assembly (120) and the mounting assembly (140) is connected to the clamp assembly (110); and a handle assembly (150) secured at the second end (126) of the arm extension assembly (120) for engagement by a user such that a user can perform physical exercises using the exercising apparatus (100) by moving the handle assembly (150) to rotate the arm extension assembly (120) in at least one direction relative to the clamp assembly (110).
2. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the clamp assembly (110) comprises a tensioning member (116) for adjusting the clamping force of the clamp assembly (110).
3. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the telescopically nestable arms (122) are equal or greater than two in number.
4. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the overall length L of the telescopically nestable arms (122) is manually set by a length adjuster hole (128).
5. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the weight attachment portion (123) comprises a hook, a carabineer, a maillon, a rope, a harness, a band.
6. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the weighted object (130) comprises a weight plate, a kettlebell, a barbell, a dumbbell.
7. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting assembly (140) comprises a pivot element, a swivel joint, an offset U shaped link assembly, a spherical bearing, a hinge joint.
8. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting assembly (140) allows rotation of the arm extension assembly (120) in at least one rotational direction relative to the clamp assembly (110).
9. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting assembly (140) comprising a rotation limiter arrangement to prevent rotation of the arm extension assembly (120) in at least one rotational direction.
10. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the mounting assembly (140) allows free rotation of the arm extension assembly (120) relative to the clamp assembly (110) in all three rotational directions substantially perpendicular to one another.
11. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the handle assembly (150) comprises a multi-grip handle, a v shape handle, a t shape handle.
12. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the support structure (200) includes a door, a door frame, a tree trunk, a pole.
13. An exercise apparatus (100) for removable installation on a support structure (200), the exercise apparatus (100) comprising: a clamp assembly (110) comprising a releasable clamp (112) for removable connection to a support structure (200); an arm extension assembly (120) comprising a plurality of telescopically nestable arms (122); Wherein at least one nestable arm (122) comprises a weight attachment portion (123) for removably connecting a weighted object (130); a mounting assembly (140) coupled to the clamp assembly (110) and the arm extension assembly (120); Wherein the mounting assembly (140) is configured to allow rotation of the arm extension assembly (120) along three degrees of freedom, each of the three degrees of freedom having a different rotational axis substantially perpendicular to one another; and a handle assembly (150) secured to the arm extension assembly (120) for engagement by a user.
14. The exercising apparatus (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the mounting assembly (140) comprises a pivot element, a swivel joint, an offset U shaped link assembly, a spherical bearing, a hinge joint.
Description
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0028] The foregoing summary, as well as the following detailed description of preferred embodiments, is better understood when read in conjunction with the appended drawings. There is shown in the drawings example embodiments, however, the application is not limited to the specific system and method disclosed in the drawings.
[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates an exercising apparatus installed on a door, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0030] FIG. 2 illustrates a side view of the exercising apparatus installed on a door, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0031] FIG. 3 illustrates an exploded view of the exercising apparatus of FIG. 2;
[0032] FIG. 4 illustrates a perspective view of a mounting assembly, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0033] FIG. 5 illustrates a perspective view of a clamp assembly, according to an embodiment of the present invention;
[0034] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of a handle assembly, according to various embodiments of the present invention;
[0035] FIG. 7 illustrates an exercising apparatus installed on a door, according to another embodiment of the present invention;
[0036] FIG. 8 illustrates an exercising apparatus installed on a door, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention;
[0037] FIG. 9 illustrates an exercising apparatus installed on a door and being used by a user, according to an embodiment of the present invention; and
[0038] FIG. 10 illustrates an exercising apparatus installed on trunk of a tree and being used by a user, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0039] Some embodiments, illustrating its features, will now be discussed in detail. The words “comprising,” “having,” “containing,” and “including,” and other forms thereof, are intended to be equivalent in meaning and be open ended in that an item or items following any one of these words is not meant to be an exhaustive listing of such item or items, or meant to be limited to only the listed item or items. It must also be noted that as used herein and in the appended claims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural references unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Although any methods, and systems similar or equivalent to those described herein can be used in the practice or testing of embodiments, the preferred methods, and systems are now described. The disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary.
[0040] The various features and embodiments of an exercising apparatus of the present invention will now be described in conjunction with the accompanying figures, namely FIGS. 1-10.
[0041] Referring to accompanying figures, especially FIG. 1-FIG. 3, an exercising apparatus 100 installed on a support structure 200 is shown capable of being used by a user for performing a variety of physical exercises, in accordance with an embodiment of present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the support structure 200 comprises a conventional door 210 that is shown in locked condition relative to a door frame 220. In various embodiments, the support structure 200 could be any substantially stable and rigid structure capable of handling the forces exerted by the user on the exercising apparatus 100. The support structure 200 could further include but not limited to doors, door frames, tree trunks, poles, walls, wooden posts and so on. The exercising apparatus 100 comprises a clamp assembly 110, an arm extension assembly 120, a mounting assembly 140 and a handle assembly 150. The arm extension assembly 120 includes a first end 124 and an opposite second end 126. Further, the arm extension assembly 120 comprises a plurality of telescopically nestable arms 122 wherein at least one nestable arm 122 comprises a weight attachment portion 123 for removably connecting a weighted object 130. The weight attachment portion 123 could include any component capable of removably connecting a weighted object 130 to the telescopically nestable arms 122. The weight attachment portion 123 could include but not limited to: hook, a carabineer, maillon, rope, metal links, harness, band and/or combination thereof. The weighted object 130 removably connected to the weight attachment portion 123 aids in providing resistive force (resistance) to the movement of the arm extension assembly 120. The weighted object 130 could include any object having some substantial weight and capable of being removably connected to the weight attachment portion 123. The weighted object 130 could include but not limited to: weight plate, kettlebell, barbell, dumbbell and/or combination thereof. The mounting assembly 140 is rotatably connected to the first end 124 of an arm extension assembly 120 and the mounting assembly 140 is further connected to the clamp assembly 110. The handle assembly 150 secured at the second end 126 of the arm extension assembly 120 for engagement by the user such that the user can perform physical exercises using the exercising apparatus 100 by moving the handle assembly 150 to rotate the arm extension assembly 120 relative to the clamp assembly 110.
[0042] In an embodiment, at least one telescopically nestable arm 122 could include a length adjuster hole 128. A pin (not shown in figures) will simultaneously engage at least two length adjuster holes 128 of at least two telescopically nestable arms 122 to decrease the overall length L (as shown in FIG. 2) of the arm extension assembly 120, thereby collapsing the arm extension assembly 120. When the user intends to increase overall length L of arm extension assembly 120, he/she can remove the pin from the length adjuster holes 128 and then, he/she can extend the arm extension assembly 120. Further, the user can select the overall length L of arm extension assembly 120 by selectively engaging at least two length adjuster holes 124 simultaneously using at least one pin (not shown in figures). To facilitate the collapsing and extending movement of the arm extension assembly 120, each telescopically nestable arm 122 have a substantially similar shape including but not limited to cylindrical shape, polygonal shape and so on. Further, as seen in FIGS. 1-3, the plurality of telescopically nestable arms 122 has varying (reduced) cross sectional areas as the telescopically nestable arms 122 are configured to be nested within each other in collapsed state. Further, the number of the telescopically nestable arms 122 is equal or greater than two in number.
[0043] In another embodiment, the support structure 200 comprises a door frame 220. The clamp assembly 110 is removably connected to the door frame 220.
[0044] In another embodiment, the support structure 200 comprises a combination of door 210 and door frame 220. The clamp assembly 110 is removably connected to both door 210 as well as the door frame 220 for better clamping of the clamp assembly 110 to the combination of door 210 and door frame 220.
[0045] In an embodiment as shown in FIG. 3, the weight attachment portion 123 is permanently connected to the distal end of at least one telescopically nestable arm 122. This configuration would allow collapsing of the telescopically nestable arms 122 without the obstruction of the weight attachment portion 123 when the telescopically nestable arms 122 are collapsed.
[0046] in another embodiment, the weight attachment portion 123 is removably connected to the at least one telescopically nestable arm 122. The at least one telescopically nestable arm 122 could include an eyelet (not shown in figures) for removably connecting the weight attachment portion 123 to the at least telescopically nestable arm 122. Thus, the weight attachment portion 123 can be removed from eyelet (not shown in figures) when the user wishes to decrease the overall length L of arm extension assembly 120 by collapsing the telescopically nestable arms 122. This configuration would allow smooth collapsing of the telescopically nestable arms 122 without the obstruction of the weight attachment portion 123.
[0047] In an embodiment as shown in FIG. 4, a perspective view of mounting assembly 140 is visible. The mounting assembly 140 allows rotation of the arm extension assembly 120 in at least one rotational direction relative to the clamp assembly 110.
[0048] In an embodiment as shown in FIG. 4, the mounting assembly 140 comprises a spherical bearing 142 and a mounting plate 143. The spherical bearing 142 comprises a ball element 144 and a socket portion 146. The ball element 144 comprises a connector portion 145 for removable connection of ball element 144 to the first end 124 of the arm extension assembly 120. The connector portion 145 could include but not limited to screw portion, male female arrangement, snap fit lock and so on. Further, the first end 124 of the arm extension assembly includes a connector portion (not shown) to connect with the connector portion 145 of the ball element 144. The ball element 144 is configured to rotate relative to the socket portion 146 in all three directions (x direction, y direction and z direction) in a predefined angular range such that the arm extension assembly 120 is able to rotate freely in a predefined angular range relative to the socket portion 146. Thus, the mounting assembly 140 is configured to allow rotation of the arm extension assembly 120 substantially along three degrees of freedom, each of the three degrees of freedom having a different rotational axis (x axis, y axis and z axis) substantially perpendicular to one another. The mounting plate 143 is connected to the clamp assembly 110. Further, the mounting plate 143 is connected to the socket portion 146.
[0049] In another embodiment (not shown in figures), the mounting assembly 140 could include a rotation limiter arrangement to prevent rotation of the arm extension assembly 120 in at least one rotational direction. The mounting assembly 140 could include at least one engaging element such as but not limited to protrusions, ratchet (not shown in figures) and the arm extension assembly 120 could also include at least one engaging surface such as but not limited to protrusions, ratchet, pawls cavities, and holes and so on. The configuration of the engaging element of the mounting assembly 140 and engaging surface of the arm extension assembly 120 is such that the engaging element of the mounting assembly 140 and engaging surface of the arm extension assembly 120 do not engage against each other when the arm extension assembly 120 is rotated in a direction and at the same time, when the arm extension assembly 120 is rotated in other direction, the engaging element of the mounting assembly 140 and engaging surface of the arm extension assembly 120 will engage against each other, thereby preventing rotation in other direction.
[0050] In another embodiment, the mounting assembly 140 could include any mechanism enabling rotation of the arm extension assembly 120 in at least one rotational direction relative to the clamp assembly 110. In various embodiments, the mounting assembly 140 includes but not limited to: pivot element, a swivel joint, offset U shaped link assembly, a spherical bearing, a hinge joint and/or combination thereof; the entirety of some of the embodiments will be described below in greater detail.
[0051] In an embodiment as shown in FIG. 5, a perspective view of the clamp assembly 110 is visible. The clamp assembly 110 comprises a releasable clamp 112 having two movable clamp jaws, designated as a first clamp jaw 113 and a second clamp jaw 114. Further, the clamp assembly 112 comprises a tensioning member 116 such has but not limited to screw-nut arrangement, keys, pins and so on to adjust the clamping force of the clamp assembly 110. The tensioning member 116 will move first clamp jaw 113 relative to the second clamp jaw 114 against the support structure 200 to provide a tight connection between the releasable clamp 112 and the support structure 200. Further, the tensioning member 116 is configured to removably connect the releasable clamp 112 with the support structure 200.
[0052] FIG. 6 illustrates a perspective view of the handle assembly 150, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The handle assembly 150 is removably secured at the second end 126 (as shown in FIG. 1) of the arm extension assembly 120. The handle assembly 150 comprises at least one grip portion 154. As shown in various embodiments, the handle assembly 150 could include any shape generally used to perform exercises such as but not limited to a landmine exercise. The handle assembly 150 can include but not limited to multi-grip handles, v shape handles, t shape handles and so on. Further in another embodiment (not shown in figures), the handle assembly 150 could be adjustable allowing the user to adjust the length/orientation/position of the handle assembly 150 according to his/her requirements.
[0053] In another embodiment (not shown in figures), the handle assembly 150 could include a radial multi grip handle comprising four grip portions 154 radially positioned in 90 degree increments. The user can grasp at least one grip portion (preferably two grip portions) using his/her hands and perform various physical exercises such as but not limited to landmine exercises.
[0054] FIG. 7 illustrates an exercising apparatus 100 installed on a support structure 200, according to another embodiment of the present invention. The exercise equipment 100 shown in FIG. 7 is similar to the exercise equipment 100 as shown in FIG. 1-FIG. 3 except for the modifications in the mounting assembly 140. As shown in FIG. 7, the mounting assembly 140 comprises an offset U shaped link assembly 240 comprising two U shaped links designated as a first U shaped link 242 and a second U shaped link 244. Further, the offset U shaped link assembly 240 comprises an elongate connector 245 and a key connector 246. The first U shaped link 242 is removably connected to the clamp assembly 110 by using the key connector 246. The first U shaped link 242 and the second U shaped link 244 are rotatably connected to each other using a first pivoting element 247. The second U shaped link 244 is rotatably connected to the elongate connector 245 using a second pivoting element 248. The elongate connector 245 is further rotatably connected to the arm extension assembly 120 by a rotating element 249. The rotating element 249 includes, but not limited to roller bearing, needle bearing and so on. The first pivoting element 247 and/or the second pivoting element 248 includes but not limited to rotational screw, cylindrical pin, bearing and so on. The configuration of the first pivoting element 247, second pivoting element 248 and the rotating element 249 allows the movement of the arm extension assembly 120 substantially in x direction, z direction and y direction respectively in the predefined angular range.
[0055] FIG. 8 illustrates an exercising apparatus 100 installed on a support structure 200, according to another embodiment of the present invention. The exercise equipment 100 shown in FIG. 8 is similar to the exercise equipment 100 as shown in FIG. 1-FIG. 3 except modifications in the mounting assembly 140. As shown in FIG. 8, the mounting assembly 140 comprises a combination swivel joint and spherical bearing assembly. The combination swivel joint and spherical bearing assembly comprises a spherical bearing 340 and a mounting plate 341. The spherical bearing 340 comprises a ball element 343 and a pivoting element 345. The pivoting element 345 is rotatably connected to the arm extension assembly 120. Further, the spherical bearing 340 comprises a socket portion 344. The ball element 343 is configured to rotate relative to the socket portion 344 substantially in all three directions (x direction, y direction and z direction) in a predefined angular range. Further, the arm extension assembly 120 is configured to rotate relative to a pivoting element 345 substantially in y direction as shown in FIG. 8. The mounting plate 341 is connected to the clamp assembly 110. Further, the mounting plate 341 is connected to the socket portion 146. The configuration of the pivoting element 345 and the spherical bearing 340 is such that it increases predefined angular range of movement of the arm extension assembly 120 when compared to the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.
[0056] FIG. 9 illustrates an exercising apparatus 100 installed on a door and being used by a user, according to an embodiment of the present invention. The user can grasp the handle assembly 150 using his/her body parts such as but not limited to hands, legs and so on and such that a user can perform physical exercises using the exercising apparatus 100 by moving the handle assembly 150 to rotate the arm extension assembly 120 along at least one direction in a predefined angular range relative to the clamp assembly 110. Further, in an embodiment, the rotational movement of the arm extension assembly 120 could have substantially along three degrees of freedom, each of the three degrees of freedom having a different rotational axis (x axis, y axis and z axis) substantially perpendicular to one another. The rotation of arm extension assembly 120 is resisted by the weighted object 130 removably connected to the at least one weight attachment portion 123 of the arm extension assembly 120 in at least one rotational direction. The user can increase/decrease weighted object 130 removably connected to the at least one weight attachment portion 123 to better suit his/her requirements.
[0057] FIG. 10 illustrates an exercising apparatus 100 installed on a trunk of a tree and being used by a user, according to yet another embodiment of the present invention. The exercise equipment 100 shown in FIG. 10 is similar to the exercise equipment 100 as shown in FIG. 1-FIG. 3 except modifications in the clamp assembly 110 and the support structure 200. As shown in FIG. 10, the clamp assembly 110 comprises a ratchet strap 230 and the support structure 200 comprises a tree trunk 300. The ratchet strap 230 is connected to the mounting plate 143 of the mounting assembly 140. The user can adjust tightness of the ratchet strap 230 according to the diameter of the tree trunk 300. Further, the ratchet strap 230 provides a removable connection of the exercise equipment 100 to the tree trunk 300.
[0058] While the arrangement illustrated in FIG. 10 is effective in accordance with the present invention, the exercising apparatus 100 is uniquely designed so that it can be removably installed to a tree trunk 300.
[0059] The exercise equipment 100 of the present invention including various components, parts thereof may be configured in many different shapes, sizes and using different kinds of materials, including but not limited to metals, plastics, ceramics, wood, composites, polymers, rubber, silicone and one should not construed these aspects to be a limiting factor for the invention disclosed herein.
[0060] It should be understood that the various components, parts of the various embodiments of exercise equipment 100 of the present invention are similar and interchangeable. It is obvious to the one skilled in the art that the various components, parts of the exercise equipment 100 of one embodiment of the present invention could be considered for other embodiments with little or no variation.
[0061] It should be understood according to the preceding description of the present invention that the same is susceptible to changes, modifications and adaptations, and that the said changes, modifications and adaptations fall within scope of the appended claims.
