BOXING BAG FRAME ASSEMBLY

Abstract

A boxing bag frame assembly includes a rectangular perimeter frame formed by perimeter frame members raised from the ground and supported by support posts, and a movable cross member which extends between two opposing perimeter frame members. Both ends of the cross member include roller assemblies which are movable along the frame members, thus allowing the cross member to be movable along the frame members. The cross member further includes a bag mount which also includes a roller assembly, such that the bag mount is movable along the cross member. The movability of the bag mount and the cross member allows a boxing bag to pivot, rotate, or swing relative to the bag mount as well as move in the space within perimeter frame in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

1. Field of the Invention

The present invention relates to a boxing bag frame assembly which provides improved features.

2. Description of Related Art Including Information Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98

Boxing bags are typically hung from a ceiling or structure from a single pivot point. It is desirable to add additional features to this standard setup to provide training improvements for the user.

The present invention seeks to overcome or substantially ameliorate at least some of the deficiencies of the prior art, or to at least provide an alternative.

It is to be understood that, if any prior art information is referred to herein, such reference does not constitute an admission that the information forms part of the common general knowledge in the art, in Australia or any other country.

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

According to a first aspect, the present invention provides a boxing bag frame assembly comprising a boxing bag mount which is movable in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

In a preferred embodiment, the frame assembly comprises:

• • a rectangular perimeter frame formed by perimeter frame members being opposite and parallel first members and opposite and parallel second members connected via corner connectors, the perimeter frame being raised from the ground and supported by support posts at the corner connectors, and
  • a movable cross member which extends between the two opposing first perimeter frame members, wherein ends of the cross member include a respective roller assembly which is movable along the respective first frame member allowing the cross member to be movable along the first frame members,
  • the cross member further including the boxing bag mount formed as a roller assembly, such that the boxing bag mount is movable along the cross member.

In a preferred embodiment, the frame assembly further includes resilient biasing bands extending between the boxing bag mount and the support posts.

In a preferred embodiment, the boxing bag mount is adapted to allow a boxing bag mounted thereto to pivot, rotate, or swing relative to the bag mount.

In a preferred embodiment, each corner connector comprises first, second and third sockets in a 90° orientation to each other, wherein ends of two adjacent frame members are to be received in the first and second sockets to connect the adjacent frame members in a 90° orientation, and wherein the support post extends vertically down from the third socket.

In a preferred embodiment, the frame assembly comprises respective first brace members extending between the adjacent frame members adjacent each respective corner connector and second brace members extending between each first brace member and the adjacent support post.

In a preferred embodiment, the frame assembly further comprises tension cables extending between the support posts providing additional support for the frame assembly.

In a preferred embodiment, the support posts are between 200 cm to 240 cm in height to support the perimeter frame above the ground over a user's head.

In a preferred embodiment, each roller assembly at the end of the cross member comprises shaped plates with roller wheels at an upper portion thereof, the plates shaped to extend around opposite sides of the respective frame member with the roller wheels engaging the upper portion of the frame member.

In a preferred embodiment, the cross member is movable in a lateral direction between the second frame members and remains substantially parallel to the second frame members.

In a preferred embodiment, the roller assembly of the bag mount includes shaped plates with roller wheels at an upper portion thereof, the plates shaped to extend around opposite sides of the cross member with the roller wheels engaging an upper portion of the cross member.

In a preferred embodiment, the bag mount includes a bag pivot attachment which extends downwardly which allows a boxing bag mounted thereto to pivot, rotate, or swing relative to the bag mount.

In a preferred embodiment, the boxing bag mount includes rotatable extension attachments extending at the height of the boxing bag.

In a preferred embodiment, the frame assembly further includes locking means for the respective roller assemblies to allow for selective locking of each roller assembly as needed.

In a preferred embodiment, the locking assembly comprises a brake block engaging the roller wheels or directly engaging the cross member or frame members.

In a preferred embodiment, the frame assembly comprises first motor drive means for driving the first roller assemblies of the cross member along the first frame members and second drive means for driving the second roller assemblies of the bag mount along the cross member.

In a preferred embodiment, the first and second roller assemblies can be moved via the first and second drive means to move the boxing bag within the perimeter frame into a predetermined pattern, a random pattern, or via a remote control operated by a trainer.

Other aspects of the invention are also disclosed.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

Notwithstanding any other forms which may fall within the scope of the present invention, preferred embodiments of the present invention will now be described, by way of examples only, with reference to the accompanying drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of a boxing bag frame assembly according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a closeup perspective view of an end of the cross member with a roller assembly engaging a perimeter frame member.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the cross member with the bag mount and part of the perimeter frame.

FIG. 4 is a closeup bottom perspective view of the bag mount of the cross member and one of the perimeter frame members.

FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the bag mount of the cross member with the elastic biasing bands.

FIG. 6 is a closeup perspective view of the corner portion of the perimeter frame.

FIG. 7 shows a perspective view of a boxing bag mounted to the bag mount.

FIG. 8 shows a perspective view of additional fitness features attached to the frame assembly.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

It should be noted in the following description that like or the same reference numerals in different embodiments denote the same or similar features.

FIGS. 1 to 8 show a boxing bag frame assembly 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The frame assembly 10 comprises a rectangular perimeter frame 12 formed by perimeter frame members 14, the perimeter frame 12 being raised from the ground and supported by support posts 16, and a movable cross member 18 which extends between two opposing perimeter frame members 14a. Both ends of the cross member 18 include roller assemblies 20 which are movable along the frame members 14a, thus allowing the cross member 18 to be movable along the frame members 14a. The cross member 18 further includes a bag mount 22 which also includes a roller assembly 50, such that the bag mount 22 is movable along the cross member 18. The movability of the bag mount 22 and the cross member 18 allows a boxing bag or similar mounted to the bag mount 22 to pivot, rotate, or swing relative to the bag mount 22 as well as move in the space within perimeter frame 12 in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

The perimeter frame 12 comprises four perimeter frame members 14 in a rectangular arrangement, designated as opposite and parallel first members 14a and opposite and parallel second members 14b. Each frame member 14 in the example is a round tube with ends thereof connected to corner connectors 30. Other cross-section shapes of the frame member 14 are possible such as rectangular. The corner connectors 30 comprise three sockets 31 in a 90° orientation to each other. The ends of two adjacent frame members 14 are received in two of the sockets 31 to connect the frame members 14 in a 90° orientation. A support post 16 extends vertically down from the third socket 31 of each corner connector 30, the support post 16 being covered with padding 17. As also shown in FIG. 6, first brace members 32 extend between the frame members 14 adjacent each respective corner connector 30. Second brace members 34 extend between each first brace member 32 and its adjacent support post 16. Tension cables 36 extend between the support posts 16 providing additional support for the frame assembly 10. The support posts 16 are about 200 to 240 cm in height thus supporting the perimeter frame 12 from the ground over a user's head.

The cross member 18 extends between the two opposing frame members 14a and is parallel to the second frame members 14b. Ends of the cross member 18 include roller assemblies 20 which are movable along the frame members 14a. The roller assemblies 20 in the embodiment comprise shaped plates 40 with roller wheels 42 at an upper portion thereof. The plates 40 are shaped to extend around opposite sides of the respective frame member 14a with the roller wheels 42 engaging the upper portion of the frame member 14a. The end of the cross member 18 is attached to a lower portion of the plates 40. The roller assemblies 20 thus allow the cross member 18 to be movable along the frame members 14a, in a direction between the second frame members 14b. The cross member 18 is thus movable in a lateral direction between the second frame members 14b and remains substantially parallel to the second frame members 14b. Springs 46 are provided at the ends of the frame members 14a which stop or cushion the roller assemblies 20 from hitting the first brace members 32.

The cross member 18 further includes a bag mount 22 which also includes a roller assembly 50, which is similar to the roller assemblies 20, such that the bag mount 22 is movable along the cross member 18. The bag mount 22 also includes shaped plates 40 with roller wheels 42 at an upper portion thereof. The plates 40 are shaped to extend around opposite sides of the cross member 18 with the roller wheels 42 engaging the upper portion of the cross member 18. The bag mount 22 includes a bag pivot attachment 52 which extends downwardly. A boxing bag attached to the bag mount 22 is thus movable along the cross member 18, in a direction between the first frame members 14a. Springs 56 are provided at the ends of the cross member 18 which stop or cushion the bag mount 22 from hitting the roller assemblies 20.

The roller assemblies 20 and 50 thus allow a boxing bag mounted to the bag mount 22 to move in a space generally within the perimeter frame 12, along a first direction between the first frame members 14a (via the bag mount 22 moving along the cross member 18) and a second direction between the second frame members 14b (via the cross member 18 moving along the first frame members 14a between the second frame members 14b), with the first direction being perpendicular to the second direction. The boxing bag can also pivot, rotate, or swing relative to the bag mount 22.

Resilient elastic bands 70 are provided to extend from the bag mount 22 towards each respective support post 16 or second brace member 34, the elastic bands 70 providing resistance to movement of the bag mount 22 in the first and second directions. This allows the boxing bag to move back towards the center of the frame assembly 10 for example after being hit. The resistance is adjustable by using bands 70 with different thicknesses or strengths, which allows biased movement of the bag mount 22 if desired.

FIG. 7 shows a boxing bag 100 mounted to a modified mount 110 such as that described in Applicants Australian Patent Application 2020277189, the contents of which are fully incorporated herein by reference. The modified mount 110 adds rotatable extension attachments 112 at the height of the boxing bag 100. The boxing bag 100 can thus move in both the first direction 80 and the second direction 84. For example, when a boxer hits the boxing bag 100 with a straight punch, the boxing bag can swing backwards and move backwards relative to the boxer as the bag mount 22 can move within the perimeter frame 12. When the boxer hits the boxing bag with a hook punch, the boxing bag can swing sideways and also move sideways relative to the boxer as the bag mount 22 can move within the perimeter frame 12. The elastic bands 70 can then return the bag mount to its original position.

FIG. 8 shows the frame assembly 10 with additional fitness attachments, such as a speedball mount 120 attached to a support post, a pull up bar 122 mounted to a second frame member 14b, and a floor to ceiling bag 124 mounted to the other frame member 14b.

The frame assembly 10 can be made into a rectangular shape, or more preferably a square shape. The size of the assembly is customizable and can be offered as a kit where the user is provided the fittings, rollers, and adaptors. The user then purchases the steel tubes separately to save on shipping costs and allow the assembly to be customizable.

Although a preferred embodiment of the present invention has been described, it will be apparent to skilled persons that modifications can be made to the embodiment shown.

For example, locking means 200 can be provided for the respective roller assemblies 20 and 50 to allow for selective locking of such roller assemblies if desired. For example, the user may want the boxing bag to only move only between the first frame members 14a (by locking the roller assemblies 20), or only between the second frame members 14b (by locking the roller assembly 50), or for the boxing bag to be locked in a specific location within the space of the perimeter frame 12 (by locking the roller assemblies 20 and 50). The locking assembly can be a brake block engaging the roller wheels 42 or directly engaging the cross member 18 or frame members 14a.

The bag mount 22 in the above example moves in a passive manner in that the bag mount 22 does not move unless the boxing bag 100 is hit. The frame assembly 10 in an additional embodiment can also include motor drive means 210 for driving the roller assemblies 20 and 50. One or more of the roller wheels 42 for example can be drivable wheels. The roller assemblies 20 and 50 can then be moved via the drive means to move the boxing bag 100 in an active manner within the perimeter frame 12. The boxing bag 100 can be moved into a predetermined pattern, a random pattern, or via a remote control operated by a trainer. This provides additional difficulty and movement for the boxer in training.

The term boxing bag as used herein includes any bag used for exercise and/or self-defense training such as punching bags, kickboxing bags, kick bags, aqua bags, punch bags, speed bags and the like.

The frame assembly in one example can be dimensioned and assembled such that the perimeter frame extends over and around a boxing ring.

Claims

1. A boxing bag frame assembly, comprising: a boxing bag mount which is movable in a first direction and a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

2. The frame assembly of claim 1, further comprising: a rectangular perimeter frame being comprised of perimeter frame members being opposite and parallel first members and opposite and parallel second members connected via corner connectors, the perimeter frame being raised from the ground and supported by support posts at the corner connectors;a movable cross member which extends between the two opposing first perimeter frame members;a respective roller assembly on each end of said movable cross member, said cross member being movable along the respective first frame member allowing the cross member to be movable along the first frame members;anda boxing bag mount being comprised of a bag mount roller assembly, such that the boxing bag mount is movable along the cross member.

3. The frame assembly of claim 2, further comprising: resilient biasing bands extending between the boxing bag mount and the support posts.

4. The frame assembly of claim 1, wherein the boxing bag mount is adapted to allow a boxing bag mounted thereto to pivot, rotate, or swing relative to the bag mount.

5. The frame assembly of claim 2, wherein each corner connector comprises first, second and third sockets in a 90° orientation to each other, wherein ends of two adjacent frame members are received in the first and second sockets to connect the adjacent frame members in a 90° orientation, and wherein the support post extends vertically down from the third socket.

6. The frame assembly of claim 5, further comprising: respective first brace members extending between the adjacent frame members adjacent each respective corner connector; andsecond brace members extending between each first brace member and the adjacent support post.

7. The frame assembly of claim 5, further comprising: tension cables extending between the support posts providing additional support for the frame assembly.

8. The frame assembly of claim 2, wherein the support posts are between 200 cm to 240 cm in height to support the perimeter frame above the ground over a user's head.

9. The frame assembly of claim 2, wherein each roller assembly at the end of the cross member comprises shaped plates with roller wheels at an upper portion thereof, the plates shaped to extend around opposite sides of the respective frame member with the roller wheels engaging an upper portion of the frame member.

10. The frame assembly of claim 2, wherein the cross member is movable in a lateral direction between the second frame members and remains substantially parallel to the second frame members.

11. The frame assembly of claim 2, wherein the roller assembly of the bag mount comprises shaped plates with roller wheels at an upper portion thereof, the plates shaped to extend around opposite sides of the cross member with the roller wheels engaging the upper portion of the cross member.

12. The frame assembly of claim 11, wherein the bag mount comprises a bag pivot attachment extending downwardly so as to pivot, rotate, or swing a boxing bag relative to the bag mount.

13. The frame assembly of claim 2, wherein the boxing bag mount comprises rotatable extension attachments extending at the height of the boxing bag.

14. The frame assembly of claim 2, further comprising: locking means for the respective roller assemblies to allow for selective locking of each roller assembly as needed.

15. The frame assembly of claim 14, wherein the locking assembly comprises a brake block engaging the roller wheels or directly engaging the cross member or frame members.

16. The frame assembly of claim 2, further comprising: first motor drive means for driving the first roller assemblies of the cross member along the first frame members; andsecond drive means for driving the second roller assemblies of the bag mount along the cross member.

17. The frame assembly of claim 16, wherein the first and second roller assemblies can be moved via the first and second drive means to move the boxing bag within the perimeter frame into a predetermined pattern, a random pattern, or via a remote control operated by a trainer.