ACCESSORY FOR ROWING ERGOMETER MACHINES

Abstract

Accessory for rowing ergometer machines comprising an elongated arm provided at one end with coupling means intended for coupling to the main frame of the rowing ergometer machine, while the opposite end of the elongated arm includes coupling means (oarlock) for rotatably coupling an oar, thus obtaining a simulation of the movements generated during the practice of rowing a boat.

Claims

1. An accessory for rowing ergometer machines, comprising an elongated arm, characterized in that the elongated arm is provided at one end with releasable coupling means intended for coupling to the main frame of the rowing ergometer machine, while the opposite end of the elongated arm includes coupling means for rotatably coupling a rowing part, said coupling means intended for coupling to the main frame of the rowing ergometer machine comprising a pair of flat bars separated from each other, wherein one of the flat bars is fastened to the elongated arm, said flat bars having positioning adjustment means comprising at least one threaded rod which can be coupled into holes found in each of the flat bars.

2-3. (canceled)

4. The accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that the coupling means for coupling the oar comprise an axle, oarlock or the like arranged vertically with respect to the ground plane.

5. The accessory according to claim 1, characterized in that it includes support means linked to the elongated arm.

6. The accessory according to claim 5, characterized in that the support means consist of a height-adjustable support foot.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] FIG. 1 shows a schematic plan view of an embodiment of the accessory for rowing ergometer machines mounted on a conventional rowing ergometer machine;

[0018] FIG. 2 shows a schematic view of the accessory for rowing ergometer machines;

[0019] FIG. 3 shows a schematic perspective view of another embodiment of a rowing ergometer machine; and

[0020] FIG. 4 shows a schematic elevation view of an embodiment of a rowing ergometer machine provided with two accessories according to the invention and arranged opposite each other.

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0021] In view of the figures mentioned above and according to the numbering adopted, a preferred exemplary embodiment of the invention can be observed therein, which comprises the parts and elements indicated and described in detail below.

[0022] Thus, as shown in the figures, one embodiment of the accessory intended to be installed in rowing ergometer machines essentially comprises an elongated arm (1) formed by two V shaped profiles made of any suitable resistant material, which is provided at one end with coupling means (2) intended for coupling to the main frame (3) of the rowing ergometer machine (shown schematically since it is not the subject of this invention), while the opposite end of the elongated arm includes coupling means (4) for rotatably coupling a rowing part by means of an axle or oarlock, as will be explained below.

[0023] In specific reference to the coupling means intended for coupling to the main frame of the rowing ergometer machine, the same comprise a pair of flat bars (20) (made of any suitable material) facing and separated from each other, wherein one of the flat bars is fastened to the elongated arm (1), said flat bars (20) having positioning adjustment means. In particular, these positioning adjustment means comprise a series of threaded rods (21), which are coupled to corresponding through holes (provided with an internal thread) found on each of the two flat bars (20).

[0024] With respect to the coupling means for coupling the oar, they comprise an axle (5) arranged vertically and mounted on a plate (6), which is located at one end of an extension (7) protruding upwards from the elongated arm (1). It will be apparent to a person skilled in the art of rowing that the axle (5) could be replaced by another suitable fastening system, which is also used in boats for practicing the sport of rowing.

[0025] Supporting means are provided to ensure greater stability of the elongated arm (1) when mounted on the rowing ergometer machine, consisting of a support foot (8) the height of which is adjustable in a telescopic manner in the direction of the arrows (f) (see FIGS. 2 and 4).

[0026] A machine with a single accessory on one side is shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 for reasons of clarity, although it will be well understood by a person skilled in the art of rowing that there may be an accessory on each side of the main frame (3), as schematically shown in FIG. 4, according to the needs or preferences of the user.

[0027] The details, shapes, dimensions and other auxiliary elements used in the manufacturing of the accessory described in the invention may conveniently be replaced by others that do not depart from the scope defined by the claims which follow.