Patent Application
20230067901
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The invention relates generally to boxing or sparring devices that fight back, thereby acting as a sparring partner that swings its own arms and legs in response to the user's punches.
Boxing is not only a sport, but an aerobic exercise too. There are various devices in the prior art that teach or train a person in certain specific aspects of boxing. Some devices in the prior art disclose arm-like structures which may swing at an attacker in response to a blow. For instance, U.S. Pat. No. 4,434,980 to Babineaux discloses a device that fights back comprising a boxing bag and a pair of arms. However, Babineaux does not simulate actual fighting conditions as the arms swing forward in predictable motions.
Therefore, it can be appreciated that there exists a continuing need for a new and improved training device in the prior art that can train all aspects of boxing and kickboxing in one training session. In this regard, the present invention substantially fulfills this need.
The invention relates to a boxing or sparring device that fights back. In particular, a first embodiment of the invention relates to a free-standing sparring device comprising a base, a first rod, a second rod, a third rod, a fourth rod, a high-tension spring, one or more boxing bags, first and second fixation screws, one or more boxing arms and alternatively a kicking leg. A second embodiment of the invention relates to a sparring device that is attached to both the floor and the ceiling. In this second embodiment, the sparring device comprises a main rod having a first end and a second end, wherein each end includes a first and a second attaching mechanism. The first attaching mechanism is capable of being attached to a first rubber cord or spring that is attached to a hook screw on the ceiling; whereas the second attaching mechanism is capable of being attached to a second rubber cord or spring that is attached to a hook screw on the floor.
The present disclosure may address one or more of the problems and deficiencies of the prior art discussed above. However, it is contemplated that the disclosure may prove useful in addressing other problems and deficiencies in a number of technical areas. Therefore, the claimed invention should not necessarily be construed as limited to addressing any of the particular problems or deficiencies discussed herein.
The present invention is described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In the drawings, like reference numbers indicate identical or functionally similar elements.
In the Summary above, the Description below, and in the accompanying drawings, reference is made to particular features of the present disclosure. It is to be understood that the disclosure includes possible combinations of such particular features. For example, where a particular feature is disclosed in the context of a particular aspect or exemplary embodiment, or a particular claim, that feature can also be used, to the extent possible, in combination with and/or in the context of other particular aspects and exemplary embodiments, and in the invention generally.
The term “comprises”, and grammatical equivalents thereof are used herein to mean that other components, structures, steps, etc. are optionally present. For example, an article “comprising” (or “which comprises”) components A, B, and C can consist of (i.e., contain only) components A, B, and C, or can contain not only components A, B, and C, but also one or more other components or structures.
The term “at least” followed by a number is used herein to denote the start of a range beginning with that number (which may be a range having an upper limit or no upper limit, depending on the variable being defined). For example, “at least 1” means 1 and/or more than 1.
While the specification will conclude defining the features of exemplary embodiments of the disclosure that are regarded as novel, it is believed that the disclosure will be better understood from a consideration of the following description in conjunction with the figures, in which like reference numerals are carried forward.
The base 10 preferably includes a substantially flat portion FP and a supporting receptacle SR with an opening configured to receive a first end of the first rod 11a. The substantially flat portion FP of the base 10 may include one or more holes configured to receive fasteners or screws to anchor the base 10 to the floor. Alternatively, the base 10 may be anchored to the floor with weights and/or sand bags whose weight provides stability to the base 10 when the sparring device A1 is in use. The base 10 may include one or more wheels W to facilitate transportation of the sparring device A1 from one spot to another. Moreover, the supporting receptacle SR (one end thereof) is perpendicularly welded or attached to the center of the flat portion FP in order to maintain or preserve the stability of the free-standing sparring device. It should also be noted that the first end of the first rod 11a is configured to be inserted into the supporting receptacle SR; and once inserted, the first end of the first rod 11a is secured to the supporting receptacle SR via the first fixation screw 14a, which radially crosses the first rod 11a. The supporting receptacle SR should preferably have a diameter or width that is larger than the diameter or width of the first rod 11a in order to facilitate insertion of the first rod 11a into the supporting receptacle SR. Since it has a smaller diameter than the supporting receptacle SR, the first rod 11a is capable of sliding up and down the supporting receptacle SR, thereby allowing a user to adjust the height of free-standing sparring device A1. The first rod 11a includes one or more holes H, one on top of the other that are configured to receive the fixation screw 14a. The supporting receptacle SR, in turn, includes at least one hole H2 that is configured to receive the fixation screw 14a. As the first rod 11a is raised or lowered in the supporting receptacle SR, one of the holes H in the first rod 11a will match with the hole H2 in the supporting receptacle SR and the user may introduce the fixation first screw 14a to fix the free-standing sparring device A1 at the desired height. Accordingly, placement of the first fixation screw 14a in one of the holes H on the first rod with and the corresponding hole H2 on the supporting receptacle SR, facilitates adjustment of the height of the free-standing sparring device A1. Alternatively, the first rod 11a may be secured to the supporting receptacle SR via a fixation clamp; or welded to the supporting receptacle SR, so that the first rod 11a is tightly secured therein.
A second end of the first rod 11a, in turn, is inserted into a bottom portion of the high-tension spring 12 and welded or attached therein. Similarly, a first end of the second rod 11b is inserted into a bottom portion of the high-tension spring 12 and welded or attached therein. The high-tension spring 12 should have a diameter or width that is larger than the diameter or width of the first and second rods 11a, 11b in order to facilitate insertion of these rods 11a, 11b into the high-tension spring 12. The spring 12 should preferably have a width of 3 inches and a length of 6 inches. These measurements will provide optimal bending of the free-standing sparring device A1 when the one or more boxing bags 13a, 13b are hit or punched by a user, as shown in
A first end of the third rod in turn, is inserted into a second end of the second rod 11b. The second rod lib should have a diameter or width that is larger than the Zo diameter or width of the third rod lie in order to facilitate insertion of the third rod 11e into the second rod Lastly, a first end of the fourth rod 11d is inserted into a second end of the third rod 11c. The third rod lie should have a diameter or width that is larger than the diameter or width of the fourth rod 11d in order to facilitate insertion of the fourth rod 11d into the third rod 11e. Once inserted, the third and fourth rods 11c, 11d are secured to the second rod 11b via the second fixation screw 14b that radially crosses the second, third and fourth rods 11b-11d, as shown in
Boxing arm 15a comprises a rigid extension RE1 that is attached to the fourth rod 11d via a ball bearing 18a. Similarly, boxing arm 15b comprises a rigid extension RE2 that is attached to the fourth rod 11d via a ball bearing 18b. Ball bearings 18a, 18b allow the boxing arms to move around the fourth rod 11d, which serves as an axis or pivot point to the one or more boxing arms 15a, 15b. As such, when the boxing arms are hit or punched by a user, they spin or rotate around the axis crated by the fourth rod 11d. The boxing arms 15a, 15b may be covered by padding P (e.g., foam) that surrounds the rigid extensions RE1, RE2 of the corresponding boxing arm 15a, 15b, thereby softening any blows to the user. Moreover, the rigid extensions RE1, RE2 of the boxing arms 15a, 15b can be manufactured form plastic, aluminum or any other similar material that is lightweight, solid and durable.
As shown in
The free-standing sparring device A1 may alternatively include at least one kicking leg 20, in place of or in addition to the boxing arms 15a or 15b, as shown in
The sparring device A2 also comprises one or more boxing arms 25a. Boxing arm 25a comprises a rigid extension RE2′ that is attached to the main rod MR via a ball bearing 28a. The sparring device A2 also comprises at least one kicking leg 20. The kicking leg 20 comprises a first rigid extension RE1′ that is attached to the main rod MR via a ball bearing 18c. The first rigid extension RE1′, in turn, is attached via a pivot joint PJ to a second rigid extension RE2′.
Ball bearings 28a and 18c allow the boxing arm and kicking leg 20, respectively, to move around the main rod MR, which serves as an axis or pivot point to the one or more boxing arms 25a or kicking leg 20. As such, when the boxing arms or kicking legs are hit or punched by a user, they spin or rotate around the axis crated by the main rod MR, and in the case of kicking leg 20, move up or down or side to side. The boxing arm 25a may include padding P′ (e.g., foam) surrounding the rigid extensions RE1″, thereby softening any blows to the user. Moreover, the rigid extensions RE1″ ′ of the boxing arms 25a can be manufactured form plastic, aluminum or any other similar material that is lightweight, solid and durable.
The hanging sparring device A2 further comprises one or more boxing bags 23a, 23b, 23c, wherein each boxing bag comprises a top end 24a, a bottom end 24b, and a body 24c. As shown in
Because there can be the present invention and that other embodiments without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, the present invention will be appreciated that not limited to the specific embodiment example, defined in the claims.
