CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED PATENT APPLICATION
This application claims the benefit of priorities to Taiwan Patent Applications No. 112148946, filed on Dec. 15, 2023, and No. 112213708,filed on Dec. 15, 2023. The entire content of the above identified application is incorporated herein by reference.
Some references, which may include patents, patent applications and various publications, may be cited and discussed in the description of this disclosure. The citation and/or discussion of such references is provided merely to clarify the description of the present disclosure and is not an admission that any such reference is “prior art” to the disclosure described herein. All references cited and discussed in this specification are incorporated herein by reference in their entireties and to the same extent as if each reference was individually incorporated by reference.
FIELD OF THE DISCLOSURE
The present disclosure relates to a storable multi-functional exercise apparatus, and more particularly to an exercise apparatus having a quick release function that allows a user to perform a variety of training programs using one piece of equipment.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
A dumbbell bench is often used to assist people in completing some regular fitness movements, and serves as an irreplaceable training aid. However, the conventional dumbbell bench cannot be freely assembled, has a single movement pattern and lacks of variability, and is difficult to move.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, one of the technical aspects adopted by the present disclosure is to provide a storable multi-functional exercise apparatus. The storable multi-functional exercise apparatus includes a main body, a first seat that is disposed on the main body, and at least one resistance mechanism that includes a damping module, a fixing sleeve, and a rod body. The fixing sleeve is connected to one end of the rod body. The fixing sleeve has a fixing hole, the damping module is disposed in the fixing hole, and the rod body is movably disposed on the main body, so that the fixing sleeve and the resistance source are configured to move out of the main body or be stored in the main body.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The described embodiments may be better understood by reference to the following description and the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a schematic perspective view of a storable multi-functional exercise apparatus according to a first embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 2 is a schematic perspective view of a main body according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 3 is a schematic perspective view of a resistance mechanism separated from the main body according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 4 is a schematic sectional view of a combination of the resistance mechanism and the main body according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 5 is a schematic perspective view of the storable multi-functional exercise apparatus in a usage mode according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 6 is a schematic perspective view of the storable multi-functional exercise apparatus in the usage mode according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 7 is a schematic perspective view of the storable multi-functional exercise apparatus in the usage mode according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 8 is a schematic perspective view of the storable multi-functional exercise apparatus in the usage mode according to the first embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 9 is a schematic perspective view of the storable multi-functional exercise apparatus according to a second embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 10 is a schematic perspective view of the storable multi-functional exercise apparatus in another mode according to the second embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 11 is a schematic system diagram of an exercise apparatus according to a third embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 12 is a schematic system diagram of an exercise apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 13 is a schematic view showing a user operating the exercise apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 14 is another schematic view showing the user operating the exercise apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 15 is a schematic view showing use of the exercise apparatus in a resistance unbalanced state according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a resistance adjustment method of the exercise apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure;
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a resistance compensation procedure in the resistance adjustment method of the exercise apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure; and
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a procedure for forming a synchronous network in the resistance adjustment method of the exercise apparatus according to one embodiment of the present disclosure.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE EXEMPLARY EMBODIMENTS
First Embodiment
Referring to FIG. 1 to FIG. 4, a storable multi-functional exercise apparatus of the present embodiment can also be referred to as a multi-combination training bench has a quick-release function, which comprises a main body 1, a first seat (e.g., seat) 2, and a resistance mechanism 6. The shape of the main body 1 is a rectangular cuboid. The accommodating space 11 is formed inside the main body 1 and is configured to store a dumbbell 20. The main body 1 includes a slot 12, which is formed on one side (e.g., top side) thereof. The first seat 2 is pivotally connected to the main body 1, so that the first seat 2 is rotatably disposed on the main body 1. The first seat 2 can be stacked on the main body 1, and the first seat 2 is stored in the slot 12, so that an user can sit on the first seat 2, and the first seat 2 can also be rotated upward to a predetermined angle to serve as a backrest for the user to operate the dumbbell bench. When the first seat 2 is stacked on the main body 1, the first seat 2 covers the slot 12 for shielding the side (e.g., top side) of the main body 1, so that the appearance of the main body 1 is smoother and more aesthetically pleasing.
In the present embodiment, the main body 1 includes at least one opening 15 is disposed on at least one side thereof. Preferably, each of the two sides of the main body 1 includes at least one opening 15. Each side of main body 1 can include one, two, or three openings 15. In present embodiment, each of the two sides of main body 1 includes three openings 15, which are respectively arranged at three corners. The openings 15 can be round holes or holes of other shapes. Each side of the openings 15 includes the fixing mechanism 16 that can be a fixing screw.
The resistance mechanism 6 includes a damping module, a fixing sleeve 66, and a rod body 67. A shape of the rod body 67 can be circular or in other shapes, and the shape of the rod body 67 corresponds to a shape of the openings 15. The fixing sleeve 66 is connected to one end of the rod body 67, the fixing sleeve 66 can be a circular sleeve body, the fixing sleeve 66 has a fixing hole 661 that includes a latch structure 68, and the latch structure 68 can be a hook or other component, and one or more the latch structures 68 can be disposed. The damping module includes a resistance source 61 and a pull rope 62. The resistance source 61 can be a tension motor, and the resistance source 61 can be disposed in the fixing hole 661 and is secured and fixed by the latch structures 68, so that the resistance source 61 is stably disposed in the fixing sleeve 66.
The rod body 67 is movably disposed in the main body 1, so that the fixing sleeve 66 and the resistance source 61 are moved out of the main body 1, are stored in the main body 1, or are disassembled from the main body 1. In the present embodiment, the rod body 67 of the resistance mechanism 6 is configured to insert into the corresponding opening 15 of the main body 1 and is fixed by the fixing mechanism 16, so that the resistance mechanism 6 is stably disposed on the main body 1, and when the fixing sleeve 66 and the resistance source 61 are moved out of the main body 1, the fixed sleeve 66 and the resistance source 61 can be completely exposed from an outer side of the main body 1. The at least one resistance mechanism 6 can be provided as needed with at least one, and quantity of the resistance mechanisms 6 provided is not limited. The fixed sleeve 66 and the resistance source 61 can be moved out of one or both sides of the main body 1 to perform various heavy training exercise modes as needed.
After the resistance mechanism 6 of the present embodiment is relatively inserted and combined with the training bench, such that the resistance mechanism 6 is fixed to the training bench, and the resistance source 61 can be connected to an exercise assembly 63 through the pull rope 62 (as shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 8). The exercise assembly 63 can be a pull rod, a lever, a collar, etc., and an embodiment type of the exercise assembly 63 is not limited. The exercise assembly 63 can be held by the user, so that by pulling the exercise assembly 63 and the pull rope 62, the body and limbs can be subjected to tension training to achieve diverse strength training functions.
Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 8, an inner side of the first seat 2 includes a plurality of fixing members 30 that are disposed on the inner side of the first seat 2 and are spaced apart from each other along a longitudinal direction of the first seat 2, and the resistance source 61 is combined with at least one of the fixing members 30 through a hanging method, so that the resistance source 61 can be disposed on the inner side of the first seat 2, and can facilitate strength training for the limbs through the pulling of the exercise assembly 63 and the pull rope 62. A supporting rod 60 is disposed between the main body 1 and the first seat 2, so that the first seat 2 is rotated upward to a predetermined angle through the supporting rod 60.
Second Embodiment
Referring to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, in the present embodiment, the resistance mechanism 6 includes the damping module, the fixing sleeve 66, and the rod body 67. The fixing sleeve 66 is connected to one end of the rod body 67, the fixing sleeve 66 has a fixing hole 661 that includes a latch structure 68 (as shown in FIG. 3), and the damping module is arranged in the fixing hole 661 and is secured and fixed by the latch structures 68, so that the damping module is stably disposed in the fixing sleeve 66. The rod body 67 is movably disposed in the main body 1, so that the fixing sleeve 66 and the damping module are moved out of the main body 1 or are stored in the main body 1. In the present embodiment, the rod body 67 is rotatably disposed on the main body 1, and the fixing sleeve 66 and the damping module are moved out of the main body 1 or are stored in the main body 1 by rotating of the rod body 67. When the rod body 67 is rotated out from the main body 1, the rod body 67 is adjusted to be parallel to the ground for training. When the fixing sleeve 66 and the resistance source 61 are stored in the main body 1, the rod body 67 is rotated into the main body 1.
The rod body 67 includes a first segment 671, a second segment 672, and a third segment 673. The first segment 671 is pivotally connected to the main body 1, the first segment 671 is arranged horizontally and is rotated in a shaft hole 17 of the main body 1. The first segment 671 can be a rotating shaft, the first segment 671 can be fixed to the main body 1 by a fixing mechanism 674. The fixing mechanism 674 can be a fixing screw, etc., so that the rod body 67 is secured when the rod body 67 is rotated into the main body 1 or is rotated out of the main body 1.
The second segment 672 is connected between the first segment 671 and the third segment 673, the second segment 672 is a length required to be hidden in the main body 1, the second segment 672 is perpendicular to the first segment 671, and the third segment 673 is perpendicular to the second segment 672, so that the rod body 67 is positioned when the rod body 67 is rotated into the main body 1 (as shown in FIG. 9), the third segment 673 can be positioned in an upright position, and the rod body 67 is positioned when the rod body 67 is rotated out of the main body 1 (as shown in FIG. 10), and the third segment 673 can be positioned in a horizontal position. The third segment 673 is the length required to meet various movement modes. The fixing sleeve 66 is connected to one end of the third segment 673 of the rod body 67.
Third Embodiment
As shown in FIG. 11, in the present embodiment, a damping module 7 is connected to an exercise assembly 3. The damping module 7 includes a pull rope 71, a resistance source (e.g., tension motor) 72 that is connected to the pull rope 71, a linear displacement sensor 73 that is electrically coupled to the resistance source 72, a resistance sensor 74 that is electrically coupled to the resistance source 72, and a processor 75 that is electrically coupled to the resistance source 72, the linear displacement sensor 73, and the resistance sensor 74.
The linear displacement sensor 73 is operated to sense an extended length of the pull rope 71 to generate a linear displacement sensing signal. The resistance sensor 74 is operated to sense an output resistance of the resistance source 72 to generate a resistance sensing signal. The processor 75 is operated to calculate an exercising frequency according to the linear displacement sensing signal and the resistance sensing signal, and the processor 75 is operated to compare the exercise frequency and a predetermined exercise frequency to control the output resistance of the resistance source 72.
In addition, the processor 75 further performs a Proportion Integration Differentiation (PID) control according to the linear displacement sensing signal and the resistance sensing signal to adjust the output resistance of the resistance source 72. For example, when a target resistance of the user is set to 80 pounds, the processor 75 can learn an exercise status of the user according to the linear displacement sensing signal and the resistance sensing signal to adjust the output resistance of the resistance source 72 accordingly, such that the user can continuously adjust resistance through the PID control to keep strength and extension distance within the target range and to prevent excessive or insufficient exercise.
Furthermore, an acceleration sensor 32 of the exercise assembly 3 is operated to monitor a movement trajectory of the exercise assembly 3 to generate a trajectory sensing signal. The processor 75 obtains an action trajectory curve according to the trajectory sensing signal, and the processor 75 is operated to compare a difference between the action trajectory curve and a predetermined trajectory curve to calculate a similarity index. When the processor 75 determines that the similarity index is lower than a predetermined threshold, the processor 75 is operated to issue a warning message to notify the user that posture adjustment or resistance adjustment is required.
It should be noted that the processor 75 can calculate the difference between the action trajectory curve and the predetermined trajectory curve through a dynamic time warping (DTW) algorithm to obtain the similarity index.
Fourth Embodiment
The present embodiment is similar to the third embodiment, and the similarities therebetween will not be reiterated herein. The differences between the present embodiment and the third embodiment are described as follows.
Referring to FIG. 12 to FIG. 13, in the present embodiment, the number of the resistance mechanism 6 is two, the two resistance mechanisms 6 are respectively defined as a first damping module 4 and a second damping module 5. The first damping module 4 and the second damping module 5 are connected to the exercise assembly 3. Each of the exercise assembly 3, the first damping module 4, and the second damping module 5 further include a communication module 34, 46, 56. The first damping module 4 is communicatively connected to a communication module 34 of the exercise assembly 3, the communication module 56 of the second damping module 5, and a terminal device O via the communication module 46, so as to jointly form a synchronous network.
The exercise assembly 3 includes an offset angle sensor 31 (e.g., a gyroscope). When the user performs a lifting action, the first damping module 4 and the second damping module 5 each apply resistance to the exercise assembly 3. At this time, the offset angle sensor 31 senses an offset angle of the exercise assembly 3, the first resistance sensor 21 and the second resistance sensor 31 respectively sense the resistance applied to the exercise assembly 3 by the first damping module 4 and the second damping module 5.
As shown in FIG. 16, the offset angle sensor 31 and the acceleration sensor 32 are triggered (as shown in step S501) when the user begins the workout, so as to respectively detect the offset angle and the moving speed of the exercise assembly 3 when being operated by the user and transmit the detected offset angle and the detected moving speed to the processor 33. The processor 33 determines whether or not the moving speed of the exercise assembly 3 exceeds a speed threshold (as shown in step S502), and determines whether or not an offset angle e (as shown in FIG. 15) of the exercise assembly 3 is greater than an angle threshold (as shown in step S503). When the moving speed exceeds the speed threshold, and a warning message is sent (as shown in step S504) by a warning unit (not shown) disposed on the exercise assembly 3 to remind the user that his/her exercise speed is too fast.
As shown in FIG. 17, when the processor 33 of the exercise assembly 3 determines that the offset angle O is greater than the angle threshold and the resistance compensation procedure is triggered (as shown in step S505), the processor 33 notifies the first damping module 4 that acts as a coordinator. The first damping module 4 sends an information request to the second damping module 5 (as shown in step S601), and requests the second damping module 5 to provide information that includes a current resistance output by a resistance source 53 and an extended length L2 of the second pull rope 50. After receiving the information request, the second damping module 5 forwards the information to the first damping module 4 (as shown in step S602). The processor 45 of the first damping module 4 compares a current resistance output by a resistance source 43 and an extended length L1 of the first pull rope 40 with the information forwarded by the second damping module 5, so as to determine whether or not the current resistance output by the first damping module 4 is greater than the current resistance output by the second damping module 5, and whether or not the extended length L1 of the first pull rope 40 is greater than the extended length L2 of the second pull rope 50 (as shown in step S603). If yes, the processor 45 of the first damping module 4 sends an adjustment request to the second damping module 5, and the second damping module 5 controls the resistance source 53 to decrease a rotational speed and a torque (as shown in step S604), so as to increase the resistance output by the resistance source 53. If not, the processor 45 of the first damping module 4 sends another adjustment request to the second damping module 5, and the processor 55 controls the resistance source 53 to increase the rotational speed and the torque (as shown in step S605), so as to decrease the resistance output by the resistance source 53. In this way, the resistances received by two sides (the left and right sides) of a barbell can reach a balanced state.
In the embodiment below, a whitelist is pre-established, and the exercise assembly and the damping modules on the same whitelist are configured to form the synchronous network, so as to prevent the occurrence of mutual interference when different users activate multiple pieces of the cable-motion exercise apparatus.
Before the user activates the exercise equipment, the whitelist can be pre-established, and the multiple damping modules and the exercise assembly are listed on the whitelist. The user can add the exercise assembly and the damping modules to the whitelist by mobile barcode scanning or other short-range communication methods.
Referring to FIG. 18, a flowchart of a procedure for forming the synchronous network is shown. After the user activates one of the damping modules (as shown in step S801 and step S802), the damping module conducts a search via its internal communication module, and determines whether or not there is another one of the damping modules that already acts as the coordinator in a surrounding environment.
When the damping module determines that another one of the damping modules that has already become the coordinator is not detected, step S802 is followed by step S803. In step S803, the damping module automatically becomes the coordinator, and allows other ones of the damping modules that are on the whitelist and activated at a later time to be automatically and communicatively connected thereto, so as to jointly form the synchronous network. When the damping module determines that another one of the damping modules that has already become the coordinator is detected, step S802 is followed by step S804. In step S804, whether or not another one of the damping modules that has already become the coordinator is on the same whitelist is further determined. If not, step S804 proceeds to step S803. If yes, step S804 is followed by step S805. In step S805, the damping module becomes an end device, and is automatically and communicatively connected to another one of the damping modules that has already become the coordinator, so as to form the synchronous network.
Patent Application
20250195946
