Patent Application
20250065186
The present disclosure relates to weight racks and, in particular, to a weight training system able to provide weight training via a variety of exercises using weight plates on a weight rack.
Weight machines are configured to target specific muscles and/or muscle groups during exercise. Due to the specialized use for each weight machine, fully equipping a home gym or other workout location (e.g., school weight room, fitness club, and the like) for weight training requires a considerable cost investment and size of space in which to place the weight machines.
Weight machines typically include built-in weights. Often in incremental amounts up to 150, 200, 250, or more total pounds, the built-in weights increase the total weight of the machine and reduce the ease with which a user or owner of the weight machine can move the weight machine to reposition within the space.
Weight plates are another option for weight training. Being individual weights, the plates are more moveable, as are the equipment with which the plates are used. However, the plates must be combined with additional components or equipment to be used in a fashion other than for free-weight training. For example, the plates may be combined with weight benches, weight racks or power racks, weight bars, and the like.
Accordingly, there is a need for a weight training system that provides the flexibility of weight plates, and also provides the specialized usage of individual weight machine. Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a weight training system for a weight rack. The weight training system should create a cost-effective, compact, and multi-purpose solution to the known use of numerous weight machines (e.g., circuit machines, or the like) for weight training, by utilizing a weight rack, weight plates, and the like. In particular, the weight training system should couple weight plates to the weight rack and be able to pivot the weight plates relative to the weight rack. The positioning of the assemblies and sub-assemblies of the weight training system should be adjustable relative to the weight rack for different weight training exercises, and the weight plates should be adjustable within the weight training system to create different weight amounts and/or difficulty levels for the exercises.
In embodiments, the weight training system includes one or two arm assemblies. Each of the one or more arm assemblies comprises a main arm, a pivot block, and a weight attachment operable to receive weight plates. Optionally, each arm assembly may include a handle attachment and/or a combination attachment including both a handle and a receiver for the weight plates. Each arm assembly couples to the weight rack in a manner that allows for pivoting of the main arm relative to the weight rack and the actuation of the weight plates relative to the weight rack. The weight plate attachment and/or the optional combination attachment is couplable to the main arm of the arm assembly, and the positions of the weight plates are adjustable relative to the weight rack via the weight plate attachment and/or the optional combination attachment. The main arm is preferably engaged by a user to perform various weight training exercises, depending on the positioning of the arm assemblies relative to the weight rack. The arm assembly comprises a handle or grip, and/or the optional combination attachment, on the main arm in various embodiments, where the position of the handle is also adjustable relative to the weight rack. In this regard, the weight training system can be adjusted to accommodate different users' measurements (e.g., height, width, relative strength) and desired weight training exercises.
In embodiments, the weight training system includes a pivot bracket assembly for an arm assembly. The pivot bracket assembly may operate similar to a pivot block, being able to engage with the main arm and secure the main arm to the weight rack, while allowing the main arm to pivot about a longitudinal axis through a shaft of the pivot bracket assembly relative to the weight rack. Alternatively, the pivot bracket assembly may be able to receive a shaft of the pivot block, engaging with the shaft of the pivot block to secure the pivot block (and the main arm coupled to the pivot block) to the weight rack, while still allowing the main arm to pivot about a longitudinal axis through the shaft of the pivot block relative to the weight rack.
In embodiments, the present disclosure is directed to a weight training system with one or more arm assemblies. Each arm assembly includes a pivot mount and a main arm. At least one modular socket is installable on the main arm, to which a weight horn may be coupled (e.g., to form a weight attachment) and/or a handle may be coupled (e.g., to form a handle attachment) via couplers and collars that mate to ports on the modular socket.
In embodiments, the pivot mount includes a housing with optional secondary plate, where the housing is able to receive a rack member, and a pivot socket that is able to pivot about a longitudinal axis relative to the housing. The main arm is inserted into the pivot socket, such that the main arm (and attached sockets with weight horns and/or handles, or other accessories) is able to pivot about the longitudinal axis. Optionally, the main arm (and attachments) may be prevented by limiters from pivoting past a predetermined point within a range of motion.
Optionally, the pivot mount includes a swivel bracket that allows for the swiveling of the pivot socket about a second longitudinal axis. In some non-limiting examples, the second longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis for the pivoting of the pivot bracket, and allows for the swiveling in a substantially horizontal direction relative to a ground plane. In other non-limiting examples, the second longitudinal axis is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis for the pivoting of the pivot bracket, and allows for the swiveling in a substantially vertical direction relative to a ground plane. Optionally, the swivel bracket and a housing for the pivot mount includes a rotation limiter to prevent the arm assembly from swiveling.
In embodiments, the socket is modular, and includes ports that are able to engage with a coupler and collar of one or more weight horns and/or handles. The weight horn and/or the handle may be substantially straight, bent at an oblique angle, or at a substantially right angle relative to the main arm. The weight horn and/or the handle may be formed from a single section, or may include multiple sections that are couplable together and/or provide multiple grip locations and/or weight mounting locations.
In embodiments, such as where multiple arm assemblies are part of the weight training system, the multiple arm assemblies may be coupled together with a link beam assembly. The link beam assembly includes a link beam coupled to a socket that is installable on the main arms of the arm assemblies. Optionally, the link beam is coupled to a socket of the link beam assembly that includes a clamp or, where the socket is the modular socket for the weight horn and/or handles, to the modular socket via a coupler and collar. In addition, the link beam may be formed from a single section, or may include multiple sections (e.g., that are telescopic). In additional embodiments, the link beam assembly may include a plate attachment with optional pad. The plate attachment may be usable for arm exercises or leg exercises. In further embodiments, the link beam assembly may include a backrest attachment with a backplate (e.g., with a plate attachment such as a support plate) and optional pads, where the backrest attachment further includes optional shoulder plates with optional pads. In further embodiments, the link beam assembly may include a squat bar attachment (e.g., with a plate attachment such as a support plate) with optional pads.
In embodiments, the one or more arm assemblies may include an extender couplable to the main arm of the arm assembly. The extender is usable to position a weight attachment, a handle attachment, and/or an accessory a predetermined distance from the main arm of the arm assembly. The extender may be sent at a fixed angle relative to the main arm, or optionally be cantilevered and settable at a desired angle.
In embodiments, the one or more arm assemblies are usable with an accessory system that is mounted to a rack member and/or to the main arm of a particular arm assembly. The accessory system optionally includes one or more of eyelets usable to attach secondary weight equipment to the arm assemblies, and/or swivel grips. The accessory system optionally includes storage pegs couplable to the rack members of the weight rack for when the arm assembly and/or the extender is not in use.
The accessory system optionally includes one or more accessory mounts for the rack member and/or the main arm of the arm assembly, where the accessory mounts include arm accessories for arm exercises, leg accessories for leg exercises, and/or footplate accessories with optional bridge connectors. Further, the accessory system optionally includes one or more of chest pad accessories and/or pullover accessories.
In embodiments, one or more components or accessories described herein may include sliders. The sliders may cause the components or accessories to be more closely toleranced to dimensions of the rack member and/or the main arm of the arm assembly. It is noted that improved tolerancing may promote movement of the component on the rack member and/or the main arm of the arm assembly, especially when laden with weight. In addition, it is noted that improved tolerancing may prevent damage or failure of the rack member and/or the main arm of the arm assembly (e.g., through incorrect transfer of applied forces).
In embodiments, the one or more arm assemblies are usable with a pulley system that includes one or more pulley assemblies with pulleys, cables, and optional handles. The pulley system may utilize one or more pulley assemblies with each arm assembly, with respective cables coupled to optional separate handles or the same handle to raise or lower the arm assemblies. For example, a cable may be routed from an optional handle, through one or more pulley assemblies, and to a respective arm assembly. In additional embodiments, the pulley system may be usable with a fly system (or the fly system may include the pulley assemblies from the pulley system). The fly system includes arms coupled to a crossmember, where moving the arms of the fly system causes respective cam disks to take up or release cable routed through the one or more pulley assemblies and to the arm assemblies to raise or lower the respective arm assembly to which each arm is in communication.
Aspects of the present disclosure are directed to a simplified weight training system including one or more arm assemblies with sub-assemblies and/or components with near-universal connectivity. The sub-assemblies and/or components of each arm assembly are interchangeable and positionable on a main arm due to sockets having similar interfaces to a main arm. In particular, the main arm is able to interface with a pivot socket of a pivot mount (e.g., that couples the main arm to a rack member of a weight rack), to socket of a weight attachment, to a socket of a handle attachment, and/or to housings or sockets of one or more accessories, accessory mounts, or pulley systems using an interface including an index pin that engages a particular aperture of the plurality of apertures in the main arm. In addition, the sockets of the various attachments may include modular ports that allow for the repositioning and/or interchanging of components such as weight horns and handles or grip on the sockets, while still maintaining the near-universal connectivity with other assemblies, sub-assemblies, and components of the weight training system. In this regard, the weight training system of the present disclosure provides increased modularity and expansion possibilities, as compared to existing weight training systems that have unique coupling configurations for set of components (and joints therebetween).
In addition, by coupling the sub-assemblies and/or components of each arm assembly to the same main arm via index pins with pin axes that intersect with the longitudinal axis through the main arm, the weight training system of the present disclosure has a smaller and more compact footprint that focuses the weight of the sub-assemblies and/or components on the longitudinal axis through the main arm. The smaller and more compact footprint additionally reduces the possibility of improper distribution or transfer of force from a user to a weight (or to a rack member of the weight rack), as the more footprint positions the arm assemblies relative to the weight rack at a location that reduces moments of the torque being applied by a user on the arm assemblies. For example, the compact dimensions of the pivot mount with pivot socket, and the main arm passing through the pivot socket, allows for the more centralized location of the arm assembly relative to an internal volume defined by the rack members of the weight rack. This positioning puts the arm assembly closer to the center of mass of the weight rack, reducing the possibility of tip-over of the weight rack and/or failure due to twisting, shearing, or buckling of the rack members.
An aspect of the disclosure is directed to an arm assembly for a weight training system. The arm assembly includes a pivot block couplable to a rack aperture of a rack member of a weight rack, where the pivot block is adjustable to a height relative to a ground surface that corresponds to the rack aperture along the length of the rack member of the weight rack; a main arm couplable to the pivot block, where the main arm is adjustable relative to the pivot block along a longitudinal axis through a length of the main arm; and a weight attachment couplable to the main arm, where the weight attachment is adjustable relative to the pivot block along the longitudinal axis through the length of the main arm.
In embodiments, the arm assembly includes a handle attachment couplable to the main arm, where the handle attachment is adjustable relative to at least one of the pivot block and the weight attachment along the longitudinal axis through the length of the main arm.
In embodiments, the arm assembly includes a combination weight and handle attachment couplable to the main arm, where the combination weight and handle attachment is adjustable relative to at least one of the pivot block and the weight attachment along the longitudinal axis through the length of the main arm.
In embodiments, the weight attachment is operable to engage a stopper arm extending from the rack member of the weight rack.
In embodiments, the arm assembly includes a pin lock actuatable between a locked position and an unlocked position, where the pin lock engages the main arm when in the locked position, and where the pin lock disengages from the main arm when in the unlocked position.
Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a weight training system. The weight training system includes a first arm assembly and a second arm assembly. Each of the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly includes a pivot block couplable to a rack aperture of a rack member of a weight rack, where the pivot block is adjustable to a height relative to a ground surface that corresponds to the rack aperture along the length of the rack member of the weight rack; a main arm couplable to the pivot block, where the main arm is adjustable relative to the pivot block along a longitudinal axis through a length of the main arm; and a weight attachment couplable to the main arm, where the weight attachment is adjustable relative to the pivot block along the longitudinal axis through the length of the main arm.
In embodiments, at least one of the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly includes a handle attachment couplable to the main arm, where the handle attachment is adjustable relative to at least one of the pivot block and the weight attachment along the longitudinal axis through the length of the main arm.
In embodiments, at least one of the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly includes a combination weight and handle attachment couplable to the main arm, where the combination weight and handle attachment is adjustable relative to at least one of the pivot block and the weight attachment along the longitudinal axis through the length of the main arm.
In embodiments, the weight attachment of at least one of the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly is operable to engage a stopper arm extending from the rack member of the weight rack.
In embodiments, at least one of the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly includes a pin lock actuatable between a locked position and an unlocked position, where the pin lock engages the main arm when in the locked position, and where the pin lock disengages from the main arm when in the unlocked position.
Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method of coupling a weight training system to a weight rack. The method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a pivot block to a rack aperture of a rack member of a weight rack, where the pivot block is adjustable to a height relative to a ground surface that corresponds to the rack aperture along the length of the rack member of the weight rack. The method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a main arm to the pivot block, where the main arm is adjustable relative to the pivot block along a longitudinal axis through a length of the main arm. The method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a weight attachment couplable to the main arm, where the weight attachment is adjustable relative to the pivot block along the longitudinal axis through the length of the main arm.
In embodiments, the method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a handle attachment to the main arm, where the handle attachment is adjustable relative to at least one of the pivot block and the weight attachment along the longitudinal axis through the length of the main arm.
In embodiments, the method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a combination weight and handle attachment to the main arm, where the combination weight and handle attachment is adjustable relative to at least one of the pivot block and the weight attachment along the longitudinal axis through the length of the main arm.
In embodiments, the weight attachment is operable to engage a stopper arm extending from the rack member of the weight rack.
In embodiments, the method may include, but is not limited to, actuating a pin lock between a locked position and an unlocked position, where the pin lock engages the main arm when in the locked position, and where the pin lock disengages from the main arm when in the unlocked position.
In embodiments, the method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a second pivot block to a rack aperture of a second rack member of the weight rack, where the second pivot block is adjustable to a height relative to the ground surface that corresponds to the rack aperture along the length of the second rack member of the weight rack. The method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a second main arm to the second pivot block, where the second main arm is adjustable relative to the second pivot block along a longitudinal axis through a length of the main arm. The method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a second weight attachment couplable to the second main arm, where the second weight attachment is adjustable relative to the second pivot block along the longitudinal axis through the length of the second main arm.
In embodiments, the method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a handle attachment to the second main arm, where the handle attachment is adjustable relative to at least one of the second pivot block and the second weight attachment along the longitudinal axis through the length of the second main arm.
In embodiments, the method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a combination weight and handle attachment to the second main arm, where the combination weight and handle attachment is adjustable relative to at least one of the second pivot block and the second weight attachment along the longitudinal axis through the length of the second main arm.
In embodiments, the second weight attachment is operable to engage a second stopper arm extending from the second rack member of the weight rack.
In embodiments, the method may include, but is not limited to, actuating a pin lock between a locked position and an unlocked position, where the pin lock engages the second main arm when in the locked position, and where the pin lock disengages from the second main arm when in the unlocked position.
Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to an arm assembly for a weight training system. The arm assembly comprises a pivot mount, a main arm, and a weight attachment. The pivot mount includes a housing including a first index pin that is couplable to a rack aperture of a rack member of a weight rack, where the first index pin includes a first axis that intersects with a longitudinal axis through the rack member; and a pivot socket including a second index pin, where the pivot socket is able to pivot about a pin coupling the pivot socket to the housing. The main arm is inserted into the pivot socket such that a longitudinal axis of the main arm is non-intersecting with the longitudinal axis of the rack member, where the main arm is positionable within the pivot socket at a plurality of locations that each correspond to a plurality of apertures in the main arm, where the second index pin of the pivot socket is able to engage a first aperture of the plurality of apertures to set the main arm at a first location of the plurality of locations, and where the second index pin includes a second axis that intersects with a longitudinal axis through the main arm. The weight attachment includes a weight horn coupled to a first port of a first socket, the first socket including a third index pin, where the third index pin of the first socket is able to engage a second aperture of the plurality of apertures to set the weight attachment at a second location of the plurality of locations on the main arm, and where the third index pin includes a third axis that intersects with the longitudinal axis through the main arm.
In embodiments, the pivot mount includes a secondary plate that is couplable to the housing, and where the secondary plate is uncoupled from the housing prior to removal of the housing from the rack member.
In embodiments, the pivot mount includes a swivel bracket coupled to the housing via a swivel mechanism, where the pivot socket is coupled to the swivel bracket, and where the swivel bracket and the pivot socket are able to swivel about a pin of the swivel mechanism.
Optionally, swiveling of the swivel bracket and the pivot socket are limited by a rotation limiter of the swivel bracket that is coupled to the housing.
Optionally, the swivel bracket and the pivot socket are able to swivel about a pin of the swivel mechanism in a substantially horizontal direction relative to a ground plane.
Optionally, the swivel bracket and pivot socket are able to swivel about a pin of the swivel mechanism in a substantially vertical direction relative to a ground plane.
Optionally, the swivel bracket includes a removable plate to provide access to the pin for coupling the pivot socket to the housing.
In embodiments, the arm assembly further comprises a handle attachment including a handle coupled to a first port of a second socket, the second socket including a fourth index pin, where the fourth index pin of the second socket is able to engage a third aperture of the plurality of apertures to set the handle at a third location of the plurality of locations on the main arm, and where the fourth index pin includes a fourth axis that intersects with the longitudinal axis through the main arm.
In embodiments, the weight attachment includes a handle coupled a second port on the first socket, where a first axis of the weight horn and a first axis of the handle both intersect with the longitudinal axis through the main arm.
Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a method of coupling an arm assembly for a weight training system to a weight rack. The method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a pivot mount to a rack member of the weight rack. The pivot mount comprises a housing including a first index pin that is couplable to a rack aperture of the rack member, where the first index pin includes a first axis that intersects with a longitudinal axis through the rack member; and a pivot socket including a second index pin, where the pivot socket is able to pivot about a pin coupling the pivot socket to the housing. The method may include, but is not limited to, inserting a main arm into the pivot socket of the pivot mount such that a longitudinal axis of the main arm is non-intersecting with the longitudinal axis of the rack member, where the main arm is positionable within the pivot socket at a plurality of locations that each correspond to a plurality of apertures in the main arm, where the second index pin of the pivot socket is able to engage a first aperture of the plurality of apertures to set the main arm at a first location of the plurality of locations, and where the second index pin includes a second axis that intersects with a longitudinal axis through the main arm. The method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a weight attachment to the main arm, the weight attachment including a weight horn coupled to a first port of a first socket, the first socket including a third index pin, where the third index pin of the first socket is able to engage a second aperture of the plurality of apertures to set the weight attachment at a second location of the plurality of locations on the main arm, and where the third index pin includes a third axis that intersects with the longitudinal axis through the main arm.
In embodiments, the method may include, but is not limited to, coupling a handle attachment to the main arm, the handle attachment including a handle coupled to a first port of a second socket, the second socket including a fourth index pin, where the fourth index pin of the second socket is able to engage a third aperture of the plurality of apertures to set the handle attachment at a third location of the plurality of locations on the main arm, and where the fourth index pin includes a fourth axis that intersects with the longitudinal axis through the main arm.
Another aspect of the present disclosure is directed to a weight training system. The weight training system comprises a first arm assembly and a second arm assembly. Each of the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly comprise a pivot mount, a main arm, and a weight attachment. The pivot mount includes a housing including a first index pin that is couplable to a rack aperture of a rack member of a weight rack, where the first index pin includes a first axis that intersects with a longitudinal axis through the rack member; and a pivot socket including a second index pin, where the pivot socket is able to pivot about a pin coupling the pivot socket to the housing. The main arm is inserted into the pivot socket such that a longitudinal axis of the main arm is non-intersecting with the longitudinal axis of the rack member, where the main arm is positionable within the pivot socket at a plurality of locations that each correspond to a plurality of apertures in the main arm, where the second index pin of the pivot socket is able to engage a first aperture of the plurality of apertures to set the main arm at a first location of the plurality of locations, and where the second index pin includes a second axis that intersects with the longitudinal axis through the main arm. The weight attachment includes a weight horn coupled to a first port of a first socket, the first socket including a third index pin, where the third index pin of the first socket is able to engage a second aperture of the plurality of apertures to set the weight attachment at a second location of the plurality of locations on the main arm, and where the third index pin includes a third axis that intersects with the longitudinal axis through the main arm.
In embodiments, at least one of the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly further comprise a handle attachment including a handle coupled to a first port of a second socket, the second socket including a fourth index pin, where the fourth index pin of the second socket is able to engage a third aperture of the plurality of apertures to set the handle at a third location of the plurality of locations on the main arm, and where the fourth index pin includes a fourth axis that intersects with the longitudinal axis through the main arm.
In embodiments, the weight training system further comprises a link beam assembly, where the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly are joined via a link beam assembly, the link beam assembly including a link beam coupled to a first arm of the first arm assembly and a second arm of the second arm assembly.
Optionally, the link beam is coupled to a first link socket via a first clamp and to a second link socket via a second clamp, where the first link socket includes a fourth index pin with a fourth axis that intersects with a first longitudinal axis through a first main arm of the first arm assembly, and where the second link socket includes a fifth index pin with a fifth axis that intersects with a second longitudinal axis through a second main arm of the second arm assembly.
Optionally, the link beam is coupled to the first socket of a first weight attachment on a first main arm of a first arm assembly, and to the first socket of a second weight attachment on a second main arm of a second arm assembly.
Optionally, the link beam assembly includes a plate attachment that is positionable at a particular orientation relative to the link beam.
In embodiments, the weight training system further comprises an accessory system including at least one of a rack member accessory mount and an arm assembly mount, where the accessory system further includes at least one of an arm accessory, a leg accessory, or a footplate accessory, each with a respective shaft able to engage with a respective sleeve of the rack member accessory mount and/or the arm assembly mount.
Optionally, the weight training system of claim 18, where the accessory system includes a first footplate accessory coupled to the first arm of the first arm assembly and a second footplate accessory coupled to the second arm of the second arm assembly, and where the first footplate accessory and the second footplate accessory are coupled together via a bridge connector.
In embodiments, the weight training system further comprises an accessory system including at least one of a chest pad accessory and a pullover accessory couplable to a particular arm assembly of the first arm assembly and the second arm assembly.
The Summary is neither intended nor should it be construed as being representative of the full extent and scope of the present disclosure. The present disclosure is set forth in various levels of detail in the Summary as well as in the attached drawings and the Detailed Description and no limitation as to the scope of the present disclosure is intended by either the inclusion or non-inclusion of elements, components, etc. in this Summary. Additional aspects of the present disclosure will become more clear from the Detailed Description, particularly when taken together with the drawings.
The phrases “at least one,” “one or more,” and “and/or,” as used herein, are open-ended expressions that are both conjunctive and disjunctive in operation. For example, each of the expressions “at least one of A, B and C,” “at least one of A, B, or C,” “one or more of A, B, and C,” “one or more of A, B, or C,” and “A, B, and/or C” means A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, or A, B and C together.
The term “a” or “an” entity, as used herein, refers to one or more of that entity. As such, the terms “a” (or “an”), “one or more” and “at least one” can be used interchangeably herein.
Unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities, dimensions, conditions, ratios, ranges, and so forth used in the specification and claims are to be understood as being modified in all instances by the term “substantially” or “about” or “approximately”. When used with a number or a range, the terms “substantially” or “about” and “approximately” indicate the number or range may be “a little above” or “a little below” the endpoint with a degree of flexibility as would be generally recognized by those skilled in the art. Further, the terms “substantially” or “about” and “approximately” may include the exact endpoint, unless specifically stated otherwise. Accordingly, unless otherwise indicated, all numbers expressing quantities, dimensions, conditions, ratios, angles, ranges, and so forth used in the specification and claims, including those defined with the term “substantially”, may be increased or decreased by approximately 5% to achieve satisfactory results. Unless otherwise indicated, the term “substantially” indicates a difference of from 0% to ±5% of the stated value is acceptable. Additionally, where the meaning of the terms “about” or “approximately” as used herein would not otherwise be apparent to one of ordinary skill in the art, the terms “about” and “approximately” should be interpreted as meaning within plus or minus 10% of the stated value.
The term “parallel” means two objects are oriented at an angle within plus or minus 0° to 5° unless otherwise indicated. Similarly, the term “perpendicular” means two objects are oriented at angle of from 85° to 95° unless otherwise indicated.
All ranges described herein may be reduced to any sub-range or portion of the range, or to any value within the range without deviating from the present disclosure. For example, the range “5 to 55” includes, but is not limited to, the sub-ranges “5 to 20” as well as “17 to 54.”
The use of “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof herein is meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof as well as additional items. Accordingly, the terms “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof can be used interchangeably herein.
It shall be understood that the term “means” as used herein shall be given its broadest possible interpretation in accordance with 35 U.S.C., Section 112(f). Accordingly, a claim incorporating the term “means” shall cover all structures, materials, or acts set forth herein, and all of the equivalents thereof. Further, the structures, materials, or acts and the equivalents thereof shall include all those described in the Summary, Brief Description of the Drawings, Detailed Description, Abstract, and Claims themselves.
The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated in and constitute a part of the specification, illustrate embodiments of the disclosed system and together with the general description of the disclosure given above and the detailed description of the drawings given below, serve to explain the principles of the disclosed system(s) and device(s).
The drawings are not necessarily to scale. In certain instances, details that are not necessary for an understanding of the disclosure or that render other details difficult to perceive may have been omitted. It should be understood, of course, that the disclosure is not necessarily limited to the embodiments illustrated herein. As will be appreciated, other embodiments are possible using, alone or in combination, one or more of the features set forth above or described below. For example, it is contemplated that various features and devices shown and/or described with respect to one embodiment may be combined with or substituted for features or devices of other embodiments regardless of whether or not such a combination or substitution is specifically shown or described herein.
In the following description of various embodiments, components, sub-assemblies, and/or assemblies of weight training systems of different embodiments are identified by the same reference numbers. Those corresponding components, sub-assemblies, and/or assemblies between two embodiments that are different in at least some respects are identified by the same reference number but may include a suffix such as a letter (e.g., 4 versus 4A, etc.).
As illustrated in
In various embodiments, the pivot block 102, the weight attachment 106, the handle attachment 108 and/or the combination attachment 110 are individually adjustable relative to the main arm 104 (e.g., along the longitudinal axis LA through the length of the main arm 104). In addition, the pivot block 102, the weight attachment 106, the handle attachment 108 and/or the combination attachment 110 (e.g., which may be considered “components” of the arm assembly 100, for purposes of the present disclosure) are individually lockable to the main arm 104 via respective pin locks 112.
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It is noted that an arm assembly 100 is not limited to a single of any particular component, for purposes of the present disclosure. For example, the arm assembly 100 may include one or multiple weight attachments 106, handle attachments 108, and/or combination attachments 110), to provide balanced or counter-balanced weights at different locations along the length of the main arm 104.
Referring now to
It should be understood that portions of the pivot block 102 (e.g., the tubing 124, the spacer 126, the housing 128, and/or the plunger body 118) may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In one non-limiting example, the tubing 124 and the spacer 126 may be extruded. In another non-limiting example, the tubing 124, the spacer 126, the housing 128, and the plunger body 118 may be fabricated as a single component.
The housing 128 is operable to receive a shaft 140 and a bearing 142. The shaft 140 is rotatable about the longitudinal axis LP through the shaft 140 relative to the housing 128 via the bearing 142, such that the pivot block 102 is able to rotate relative to a weight rack when the shaft 140 is inserted into the weight rack, to allow the arm assembly 100 to pivot relative to the weight rack. The shaft 140 optionally includes an aperture 144 able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the shaft 140 within an aperture in a weight rack (described in detail further herein). It is noted, however, that the aperture 144 may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the shaft 140 is inserted into the weight rack and expandable after the shaft 140 is inserted into the weight rack, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture 144 is on the end of the shaft 140, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the shaft 140 via the aperture 144 that is larger in width or diameter than an aperture through the weight rack, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the weight rack. In general, it is noted that the shaft 140 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the shaft 140 within the weight rack, for purposes of the present disclosure.
In one non-limiting example, the pin lock 112 may be coupled or affixed to a different side of the tubing 124 than the shaft 140. It is noted that, in embodiments, the pivot block 102 may not include the bearing 142 for the shaft 140 and the housing 128, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
The shaft 140 and/or the bearing 142 are held within the housing 128 via a shaft collar 146. It is noted, however, that the shaft 140 may be inserted into the bearing 142 and then the bearing 142 may be press-fit into the housing 128, such that the shaft 140 is held within the housing 128 via the press-fit bearing 142, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
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The weight attachment 106 includes a weight horn 156 coupled or affixed to the tubing 152. The weight horn 156 is operable to receive and hold weight plates along the longitudinal axis LW, where an interior bore through the weight plates is dimensioned to receive the weight horn 156 during mounting. The weight horn 156 optionally includes an aperture 158 able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the weight plates (not shown) on the weight horn 156. It is noted, however, that the aperture 158 may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the weight plates are mounted on the weight horn 156 and expandable after the weight plates are mounted on the weight horn 156, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture 158 is on the end of the weight horn 156, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the weight horn 156 via the aperture 158 that is larger in width or diameter than both (a) a width or diameter of the weight horn 156 and (b) a width or diameter of an interior bore through the weight plate, preventing the weight plates from dismounting from the weight horn 156. In general, it is noted that the weight horn 156 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain weight plates on the weight horn 156, for purposes of the present disclosure. In addition, it is noted the weight horn 156 may be straight, substantially straight, or include one or more bends, depending on a build offered by a manufacturer and/or desired by a user.
It should be understood that portions of the weight attachment 106 (e.g., the tubing 152, the weight horn 156, and/or the plunger body 118) may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In one non-limiting example, the tubing 152 and the plunger body 118 may be fabricated as a single component. In another non-limiting example, the tubing 152, the weight horn 156, and the plunger body 118 may be fabricated as a single component.
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The handle attachment 108 includes a handle 164 (or grip) with the longitudinal axis LH coupled or affixed to the tubing 160. The handle 164 is operable as a handle or a grip for a user to actuate the arm assembly 100 (e.g., by pivoting the arm assembly 100 relative to the weight rack about an axis through the shaft 140 of the pivot block 102, as described previously herein). It is noted the handle 164 may be straight, substantially straight, or include one or more bends, depending on a build offered by a manufacturer and/or desired by a user. In addition, it is noted the handle 164 may be fixed to the tubing 160, or may be rotatable (e.g., via a joint or bearing assembly) relative to the tubing 160.
In embodiments, the handle 164 includes a grip surface 166 on the handle 164. For example, the grip surface 166 may be a foam or rubber sleeve on the handle 164, a coating applied to an exterior surface of the handle 164, a pattern cut into or raised from the exterior surface of the handle 164, and the like.
In one non-limiting example, the pin lock 112 may be coupled or affixed to a different side of the tubing 160 than the handle 164.
It should be understood that portions of the handle attachment 108 (e.g., the tubing 160, the handle 164, and/or the plunger body 118) may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In one non-limiting example, the tubing 160 and the plunger body 118 may be fabricated as a single component. In another non-limiting example, the tubing 160, the handle 164, and the plunger body 118 may be fabricated as a single component.
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On a first side of the tubing 168, the combination attachment 110 includes a shaft 172 with the longitudinal axis LC coupled or affixed to the tubing 168. The shaft 172 is operable to receive and hold weight plates (not shown), where an interior bore through the weight plates is dimensioned to receive the shaft 172 during mounting. The shaft 172 optionally includes an aperture 174 able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the weight plates (not shown) on the shaft 172. It is noted, however, that the aperture 174 may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the weight plates are mounted on the shaft 172 and expandable after the weight plates are mounted on the shaft 172, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture 174 is on the end of the shaft 172, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the shaft 172 via the aperture 174 that is larger in width or diameter than both (a) a width or diameter of the shaft 172 and (b) a width or diameter of an interior bore through the weight plate, preventing the weight plates from dismounting from the shaft 172. In general, it is noted that the shaft 172 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain weight plates on the shaft 172, for purposes of the present disclosure.
On a second side of the tubing 168, the combination attachment 110 includes a handle 176 coupled or affixed to the tubing 168. In embodiments, the handle 176 is coaxial along the longitudinal axis LC through the shaft 172. In other embodiments, the handle 176 includes a longitudinal axis that is offset from the longitudinal axis LC through the shaft 172, including being substantially parallel to, angled from, and/or intersecting with the longitudinal axis LC through the shaft 172, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. The handle 176 is operable as a handle or a grip for a user to actuate the arm assembly 100 (e.g., by pivoting the arm assembly 100 relative to the weight rack about an axis through the shaft 140 of the pivot block 102, as described previously herein). It is noted the handle 176 may be straight, substantially straight, or include one or more bends, depending on a build offered by a manufacturer and/or desired by a user. In addition, it is noted the handle 176 may be fixed to the tubing 168, or may be rotatable (e.g., via a joint or bearing assembly) relative to the tubing 168.
In embodiments, the handle 176 includes a grip surface 178 on the handle 176. For example, the grip surface 178 may be a foam or rubber on the handle 176, a coating applied to an exterior surface of the handle 176, a pattern cut into or raised from the exterior surface of the handle 176, and the like.
In one non-limiting example, the first side and the second side of the tubing 168 may be opposite sides, and the pin lock 112 may be coupled or affixed to a third, different side of the tubing 168.
It should be understood that portions of the combination attachment 110 (e.g., the tubing 168, the shaft 172, the handle 176, and/or the plunger body 118) may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In one non-limiting example, the tubing 168 and the plunger body 118 may be fabricated as a single component. In another non-limiting example, the tubing 168, the shaft 172 and/or the handle 176, and the plunger body 118 may be fabricated as a single component.
It is noted the handle attachment 108 and/or the combination attachment 110 may be considered optional, such as where the user interacts directly with the main arm 104. For example, the user may grip the arm body 148 of the main arm 104. By way of another example, the user may engage with a handle affixed (e.g., via welding, or the like) to the arm body 148 of the main arm 104.
It is noted that embodiments, aspects, and/or examples directed to the pivot block 102, the weight attachment 106, the handle attachment 108, and/or the combination attachment 110 may be combinable and/or interchangeable, unless otherwise noted within the disclosure.
In embodiments, non-limiting examples of dimensions for the pivot block 102, the main arm 104, the weight attachment 106, the handle attachment 108, the combination attachment 110, and/or the pin lock 112. For example, the main arm 104 may be approximately 3×3 inch (7.62×7.62 centimeter (cm)) square tubing, with approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm) holes spaced approximately 3.19 inches (8.10 cm) apart and approximately 1.31 inches (3.33 cm) from the respective ends. By way of another example, the tubing for the pivot block 102, the main arm 104, the weight attachment 106, the handle attachment 108, and/or the combination attachment 110 may be approximately 3.5×3.5 inch (8.89×8.89 cm) square tubing, with an approximately 1.25 inch (3.18 cm) hole to receive a pin 116 of the pin lock 112. By way of another example, the shaft 140 of the pivot block 102 may be approximately 4 inches (10.16 cm) long and approximately 1 inch (2.54 cm) in diameter. By way of another example, the weight horn 156 of the weight attachment 106 and/or the shaft 172 of the combination attachment 110 may be approximately 14 inches (35.56 cm) long and approximately 1.9 inches (4.83 cm) in diameter. By way of another example, the handle 164 of the handle attachment 108 and/or the handle 176 of the combination attachment 110 may be approximately 12 inches (30.48 cm) long and approximately 1.32 inches (3.34 cm) in diameter.
Although not shown, it should be understood that the combination attachment 110 may be installed on the main arm 104 via the operations described with respect to the weight attachment 106 and/or the handle attachment 108, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
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In various embodiments, the pivot block 302, the weight attachment 306, and/or the handle attachment 308 are individually adjustable relative to the main arm 304 (e.g., along the longitudinal axis LA through the length of the main arm 304). In addition, the pivot block 302, the weight attachment 306, and/or the handle attachment 308 (e.g., which may be considered “components” of the arm assembly 300, for purposes of the present disclosure) are individually lockable to the main arm 304 via respective T-pins 310. It is noted herein, however, that the arm assembly 300 may utilize the pin locks 112 in addition to or instead of the T-pins 310 (and that the arm assembly 100 can similarly utilize the T-pins 310 in addition to or instead of the pin locks 112), without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, it is noted that the pivot block 302, the weight attachment 306, and/or the handle attachment 308 may include square tubing as illustrated in
It is noted that an arm assembly 300 is not limited to a single of any particular component, for purposes of the present disclosure. For example, the arm assembly 300 may include one or multiple weight attachments 306, to provide balanced or counter-balanced weights at different locations along the length of the main arm 304.
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A spacer 320 is coupled or affixed to the mount plate 312, and a housing 322 is similarly coupled or affixed to the spacer 320. It should be understood that portions of the pivot block 302 (e.g., the mount plate 312, the spacer 320, and/or the housing 322) may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In one non-limiting example, the spacer 320 and the housing 322 may be fabricated as a single component. In another non-limiting example, the mount plate 312 and the spacer 320 may be fabricated as a single component. In another non-limiting example, the mount plate 312, the spacer 320, and the housing 322 may be fabricated as a single component.
The housing 322 is operable to receive a shaft 324 and a bearing 326. The pivot block 302 is rotatable relative to the housing 322 via the bearing 326 about the longitudinal axis LP through the shaft 324 when the shaft 324 is inserted into an aperture of the rack member 202, to allow the arm assembly 300 to pivot relative to the weight rack 200. It is noted that the shaft 324 may be inserted into the bearing 326 and then the bearing 326 may be press-fit into the housing 322 such that the shaft 324 is held within the housing 322 via the press-fit bearing 326. In addition, it is noted that the shaft 324 may be a fastener operable to pass through the rack member 202 and engage another component (e.g., a nut, pin, or the like) to prevent the shaft 324 from exiting the rack member 202. It is noted that, in embodiments, the pivot block 302 may not include the bearing 326 for the shaft 324 and the housing 322, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
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The weight attachment 306 includes a shaft 340 coupled or affixed to the bracket 332. The shaft 340 is operable to receive and hold weight plates along the longitudinal axis LW. A stopper 342 (or bushing) is positioned on the shaft 340 to offset a weight plate 216 a select distance from the bracket 332. For example, the distance may be at least the width or diameter of a spotter arm 206, such that the stopper 342 rests on and/or otherwise makes contact with the optional spotter arm 206. It is noted that the stopper 342 may be fabricated from a material (e.g., a rubber, foam, plastic, or the like) or be a coating applied to the shaft 340 to reduce noise when the weight attachment 306 comes into contact with the spotter arm 206. It is noted that the stopper 342 may be positionable on the shaft 340 at a desired distance from the bracket 332 and secured in place via fasteners, pins, or the like at the desired distance, or may be installed on the shaft 340 at a fixed position, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
It should be understood that portions of the weight attachment 306 (e.g., the bracket 332 and the shaft 340) may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
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The handle attachment 308 includes a handle 346 with the longitudinal axis LH (or grip) coupled or affixed to the bracket 344. The handle 346 is operable as a handle or a grip for a user to actuate the arm assembly 300 (e.g., by pivoting the arm assembly 300 relative to the weight rack about an axis through the shaft 324 of the pivot block 302, as described previously herein). It is noted the handle 346 may be straight, substantially straight, or include one or more bends, depending on a build offered by a manufacturer and/or desired by a user. In addition, it is noted the handle 346 may be fixed to the bracket 344, or may be rotatable (e.g., via a joint or bearing assembly) relative to the bracket 344.
In embodiments, the handle 346 includes a grip surface 348 on the handle 346. For example, the grip surface 348 may be a foam or rubber on the handle 346, a coating applied to an exterior surface of the handle 346, a pattern cut into or raised from the exterior surface of the handle 346, and the like.
It is noted that the T-pin 310 may pass through the same side or a different side of the bracket 344 than the side on which the handle 164 is positioned, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
It should be understood that portions of the handle attachment 308 (e.g., the bracket 344 and the handle 346) may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
It is noted the handle attachment 308 may be considered optional, such as where the user interacts directly with the main arm 304. For example, the user may grip the arm body 328 of the main arm 304. By way of another example, the user may engage with a handle affixed (e.g., via welding, or the like) to the arm body 328 of the main arm 304.
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The pivot bracket assembly 400 includes a bracket 402 couplable to a rack member 202 of the weight rack 200. In embodiments, the bracket 402 wraps one or more sides of the rack member 202. For example, as illustrated in
The bracket 402 is operable to receive a pin 404 (or lock) that passes through the bracket 402 and into (or through) a rack aperture 204 of the rack member 202. In embodiments, the pin 404 is similar to the pin lock 112 as described throughout the present disclosure. In other embodiments, the pin 404 optionally includes an aperture able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the pin 404 within the rack aperture 204. It is noted, however, that the aperture may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the pin 404 is inserted into the rack member 202 and expandable after the pin 404 is inserted into the rack member 202, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture is on the end of the pin 404, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the pin 404 via the aperture that is larger in width or diameter than an aperture through the rack member 202, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the rack member 202. In general, it is noted that the pin 404 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the pin 404 within the bracket 402 and the rack member 202, for purposes of the present disclosure.
In embodiments, the bracket 402 includes a cutout 406 operable to receive a secondary pin or shaft. For example, the secondary pin or shaft may be an optional spotter arm. In general, the cutout 406 may provide an additional safety catch for the pivot bracket assembly 400, should the pin 404 fall out, shear, or otherwise fail. In some examples, the cutout 406 may have a major length that is at least a diameter of a rack aperture 204.
The pivot bracket assembly 400 includes a spacer 407 and a housing 408. It should be understood that the bracket 402, the spacer 407, and/or the housing 408 may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In one non-limiting example, the bracket 402 and the spacer 407 may be extruded. In another non-limiting example, the bracket 402, the spacer 407, and the housing 408 may be fabricated as a single component.
The housing 408 is operable to receive a shaft 410 and a bearing. Tubing 412 is coupled or affixed to a second housing 414 via a spacer 413, where the second housing 414 is operable to receive the shaft 410 and a second bearing. In one non-limiting example, the tubing 412 is square tubing operable to receive and communicate with a member having a similarly-shaped cross-section. In another non-limiting example, the tubing 412 includes an inner width or diameter than is greater than an outer width or diameter of a main arm of an arm assembly (e.g., main arm 104, 304 of arm assembly 100, 300, respectively). It should be understood that the tubing 412, the spacer 413, and/or the housing 414 may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In one non-limiting example, the tubing 412 and the spacer 413 may be extruded. In another non-limiting example, the tubing 412, the spacer 413, and the housing 414 may be fabricated as a single component.
The tubing 412 includes a cavity 416 operable to receive the main arm of the arm assembly. The tubing 412 includes an aperture operable to receive a pin or lock that passes through an aperture in the tubing 412 and into the cavity 416 of the tubing 412. In embodiments, the pin or lock is similar to the pin lock 112 as described throughout the present disclosure. It should be understood that the tubing 412 may define a cavity 416 on four sides (e.g., the cavity 416 is fully enclosed), or a fewer number of sides (e.g., the cavity 416 is accessible from a side surface), without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
The shaft 410 is rotatable about a longitudinal axis LP through the shaft 410 relative to the housing 408 and the second housing 414. The tubing 412 is able to rotate relative to the weight rack 200 when the shaft 410 is inserted into the rack member 202, to allow the arm assembly 100 to pivot relative to the weight rack 200. In embodiments, the shaft 410 and/or the bearing are held within the housing 408 via a shaft collar. It is noted, however, that the shaft 410 may be inserted into the bearing and then the bearing may be press-fit into the housing 408, such that the shaft 410 is held within the housing 408 via the press-fit bearing, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. It is noted that, in embodiments, the pivot bracket assembly 400 may not include a bearing for the shaft 410 and the housing 408, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
In embodiments, the shaft 410 optionally includes an aperture able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the shaft 410 within the housing 408. It is noted, however, that the aperture may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the shaft 410 is inserted into the housing 408 and expandable after the shaft 410 is inserted into the housing 408, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture is on the end of the shaft 410, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the shaft 410 via the aperture that is larger in width or diameter than the housing 408, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the housing 408. In general, it is noted that the shaft 410 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the shaft 410 within the housing 408 and/or the second housing 414, for purposes of the present disclosure.
In this regard, the bracket 402 with spacer 407 and housing 408, the shaft 410, and the tubing 412 with spacer 413 and housing 414 may be considered components of the pivot bracket assembly 400. However, although embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a shaft 410 and tubing 412 being coupled to the bracket 402 via the housing 408, it is noted that the housing 408 may be operable to receive the shaft 140 of the pivot block 102 and/or the shaft 324 of the pivot block 302, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In this regard, the pivot blocks 102, 302 may be couplable to the bracket 402 instead of to the rack member 202 (e.g., as described in detail previously herein). In this instance, the bracket 402 with housing 408 and the pivot block 102 and/or 302 may be considered components of the pivot bracket assembly 400. Alternatively, the bracket 402 with housing 408 may be considered components of the pivot bracket assembly 400.
It is noted that embodiments directed to and/or aspects of the arm assembly 500 may be understood as being combinable with and/or interchangeable with embodiments directed to and/or aspects of the arm assemblies 100, 300 and/or the pivot bracket assembly 400, and vice versa, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, it is noted that embodiments directed to and/or aspects of the arm assembly 500 may be understood as being combinable with and/or interchangeable with embodiments directed to and/or aspects of the pivot blocks 102, 302, and/or pivot bracket assembly 400 and vice versa, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. Further, it should be understood that the arm assembly 100, the arm assembly 300, the pivot bracket assembly 400, and/or the arm assembly 500 may be combined within a single weight training system, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
In embodiments, one benefit of the arm assembly 500 is the increased modularity and connectability of the various components, attachments, and accessories, as described in detail further herein.
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It should be understood that embodiments directed to the main arms 104, 304 may similarly be directed to the main arm 504, and vice versa, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
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It is noted that the ability to swivel the pivot mount 502 in a substantially horizontal or vertical direction allows for adjustment of the arm assembly 500 to fit a particular user in a more tailored fashion, including based on shoulder width and/or torso width. This ability to adjust may reduce the possibility of injury to the user caused by incorrect movement (e.g., translational movement or rotational mount) during the range of an exercise. It is also noted that the ability to swivel the pivot mount 502 in a substantially horizontal or vertical direction is provided while the arc of the arm assembly 500 stays substantially perpendicular to a ground plane.
In various embodiments, the main arm 504 is adjustable relative to the pivot mount 502A, 502B (e.g., along the longitudinal axis LA through the length of the main arm 504) and a rack member 202 of a weight rack 200 (not shown). In addition, the weight attachment 506 and/or the handle attachment 508 is individually adjustable relative to the main arm 504 (e.g., along the longitudinal axis LA through the length of the main arm 504).
The weight attachment 506 and the handle attachment 508 each include a socket 510 that is configured (e.g., dimensioned, operable to engage with, or the like) to receive the main arm 504. The pivot mount 502A, 502B, the weight attachment 506, and/or the handle attachment 508 (e.g., which may be considered “components” of the arm assembly 100, for purposes of the present disclosure) are individually lockable to a particular aperture 507 of the main arm 504 via respective index pins 512.
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The housing 514 includes a first port 516 for the index pin 512. In some examples, the first port 516 and the index pin 512 include interlocking features such as, but not limited to, threading 518 of the first port 516 and corresponding threading 520 of the index pin 512, or the like. The housing 514 additionally includes two or more ports 522 for attachments such as a handle and/or a weight horn, as described in detail further herein. In some examples, the two or more ports 522 may each include interlocking features such as, but not limited to, threading 524 and/or a tool engagement interface 526.
In some instances, the first port 516 is on a first side of the housing 514, and the two or more ports 522 includes a port 522 on a second side opposite the first side of the housing 514. In other instances, the first port 516 is on a first side of the housing 514, and the two or more ports 522 includes a port 522 on a second side of the housing 514 that is opposite the first side, a port 522 on a third side of the housing 514 that is adjacent to the first side, and a port 522 on a fourth side of the housing 514 that is adjacent to the first side and opposite the third side.
In embodiments, the socket 510 includes one or more sliders 528. For example, the socket 510 may include two sliders 528 that are inserted into opposite ends of the housing 514. The one or more sliders 528 may snap into the socket 510 via interlocking components or via an interference fit, may be secured within the socket 510 via fasteners, or may be secured within the socket 510 via an adhesive.
It is noted that the one or more sliders 528 promote increased case of movement of the various components of the arm assembly 500 on the main arm 504, which may be beneficial when laden with weight, as described in detail further herein. In addition, it is noted that the one or more sliders 528 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 514 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of looseness between the various components of the arm assembly 500 and the main arm 504 during adjustment. Further, it is noted that the one or more sliders 528 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 514 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of incorrect force application and/or transfer between the various components of the arm assembly 500 and the main arm 504 (e.g., that may cause an increased chance of failure of the arm assembly 500).
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In embodiments, a biasing element 542 (e.g., a spring, or the like) is positioned in a cavity 544 defined in the cap 530, and a portion of the plunger 532 passes through the biasing element 542. The biasing element 542 causes the first end 534 of the plunger 532 to remain in an extended position relative to the first end 536 of the cap 530, where the extended position is a position in which the plunger 532 engages the main arm 504. This reduces the possibility that the socket 510 disengages from a particular position on the main arm 504, and reduces the possibility of injury caused by the disengagement.
With the modularity of the socket 510, it should be understood that the weight attachment 506 may be modified to include a handle in addition to a weight horn, the combination of which may be considered a combination weight-receiving and handle attachment (or combination attachment, for purposes of the present disclosure) with longitudinal axis LC. Alternatively or in addition, it should be understood that the handle attachment 508 may be modified to include a weight horn in addition to a handle, the combination of which may be considered a combination weight-receiving and handle attachment (or combination attachment, for purposes of the present disclosure) with longitudinal axis LC. In embodiments, the handle and the weight horn are coaxial along the longitudinal axis LC. In other embodiments, the weight horn includes a longitudinal axis that is offset from the longitudinal axis LC through the handle, including being substantially parallel to, angled from, and/or intersecting with the longitudinal axis LC through the handle, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In embodiments, the weight attachment 506 and/or the combination weight-receiving and handle attachment are support members operable to receive weight plates or the like, and are adjustable to position the weight plates at a location on the main arm 504.
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The housing 546 includes a port 554 for the index pin 512 for a rack aperture 204 in a rack member 202. In some examples, the port 554 and the index pin 512 include interlocking features such as, but not limited to, threading 556 of the port 554 and corresponding threading 520 of the index pin 512, or the like. In this regard, the index pin 512 is able to engage with (and disengage from) the rack member 202 to allow a user to adjust the position of the pivot mount 502 (and thus the arm assembly 500) on the weight rack 200.
To assist in the adjustment of the pivot mount 502 (and thus the arm assembly 500), the pivot mount 502 may optionally include a handle 558. The handle 558 may be coupled to the housing 546 via one or more fasteners 560 or an interlocking assembly. In some examples, the handle 558 is on the same side of the housing 546 as the port 554 for the index pin 512. For instance, the handle 558 and the index pin 512 being positioned on the same side of the housing 546 may improve ergonomics of the pivot mount 502 and/or provide additional protection against inadvertent contact with the index pin 512, to prevent accidental movement of the pivot mount 502. In other examples, the handle is on a different side of the housing 546 as the port 554 for the index pin 512.
The secondary plate 552 is couplable to the housing 546 via one or more fasteners 562. The fasteners 562 optionally include an aperture 564 able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the fasteners 562 within the housing 546 and/or the secondary plate 552. It is noted, however, that the aperture 564 may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the fasteners 562 are inserted into the housing 546 and/or the secondary plate 552 and expandable after the fasteners 562 are inserted into the housing 546 and/or the secondary plate 552, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener.
It is noted that the secondary plate 552 may be coupled to the housing 546 via a hinge or hinged assembly, either in addition to or instead of the fasteners 562, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, use of the hinge or hinged assembly may allow for a user to hold the housing 546 in place on the rack member 202 with one hand, and then close the secondary plate 552 and install the pin 562 with a second hand, without need for having to also try to install the pin 562 while supporting the secondary plate 552.
In embodiments, the pivot mount 502 includes a safety pin aperture 566 to allow for the insertion of a safety pin through the housing 546 into the rack member 202. For example, the safety pin aperture 566 may be dimensioned for a rack aperture 204 including, but not limited to, up to 1.25 inches (3.18 cm) and optionally up to 1.0 inches (2.54 cm). By way of another example, the safety pin aperture 566 may be dimensioned for a rack aperture 204 spacing including, but not limited to, up to 8 inches (20.3 cm) and optionally up to 6 inches (15.24 cm). In some examples, the safety pin aperture 566 is on the same side of the housing 546 as the port 554 for the index pin 512. For instance, the safety pin aperture 566 and the index pin 512 being positioned on the same side of the housing 546 may improve ergonomics of the pivot mount 502, for which the user is interacting with the index pin 512 and/or the handle 558. In other examples, the safety pin aperture 566 is on a different side of the housing 546 as the index pin 512 and/or the handle 558.
In embodiments, the pivot mount 502 includes one or more sliders 568. For example, the pivot mount 502 may include sliders 568 on one or more interior surfaces of the sides 500 of the housing 546 and/or on an interior surface of the secondary plate 552. The one or more sliders 568 may snap into the pivot mount 502 via interlocking components or via an interference fit, may be secured within the pivot mount 502 via fasteners, or may be secured within the pivot mount 502 via an adhesive.
It is noted that the one or more sliders 568 promote increased ease of movement of the pivot mount 502 on the rack member 202, which may be beneficial when laden with weight from other components of the arm assembly 500. In addition, it is noted that the one or more sliders 568 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the pivot mount 502 (e.g., of the cavity 550 defined by the housing 546 and the secondary plate 552) to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the rack member 202, to reduce the possibility of looseness between the various components of the pivot mount 502 and the rack member 202 during adjustment. Further, it is noted that the one or more sliders 568 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the pivot mount 502 (e.g., of the cavity 550 defined by the housing 546 and the secondary plate 552) to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the rack member 202, to reduce the possibility of incorrect force application and/or transfer between the arm assembly 500 and the rack member 202 (e.g., that may cause an increased chance of failure of the arm assembly 500 or the weight rack 200).
It is noted that different weight racks 200 have different-dimensioned rack members 202, depending on the build and/or weight rating of the weight rack 200. To promote an increased case of use of the arm assembly 500 on any weight rack 200, it is contemplated that the pivot mount 502 may be modified for the different-dimensioned rack members 202. For example,
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It should be understood that the housing 546A and the secondary plate 552A illustrated in
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A pin 578 is insertable into the bearings 576 (and thus the housing 574A). The pin 578 optionally includes an aperture 580 able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the pin 578 within the housing 574A. It is noted, however, that the aperture 580 may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the pin 578 is inserted into the housing 574A and expandable after the pin 578 is inserted into the housing 574A, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture 580 is on the end of the pin 578, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the pin 578 via the aperture 580 that is larger in width or diameter than an aperture through the housing 574A, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the housing 574A. In general, it is noted that the pin 578 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the pin 578 within the housing 574A, for purposes of the present disclosure.
The pin 578 is configured to receive and retain a swivel bracket 582A, securing the swivel bracket 582A to the housing 574A (and thus to the housing 546A). The swivel bracket 582A is operable to swivel about the longitudinal axis LS through the swivel mechanism 570A.
The swivel bracket 582A may optionally include a flange 584A with a plurality of apertures 586, as illustrated in
The apertures 586, 588 may be dimensioned to receive a pin 590. It is noted that the plurality of apertures 586 may be substantially circular or may be elongated in shape. When the pin 590 is inserted into an aperture 586 of the flange 584A and the aperture 588 of the rotation limiter 572A, the swivel bracket 582A is held in place and unable to swivel about the swivel mechanism 570A. In this regard, a user can swivel the arm assembly 500 to a desired position relative to the rack member 202, and then lock the arm assembly 500 at the desired position via the pin 590 through the rotation limiter 572A and the flange 584A. In this regard, the main arm 504 can be locked at a desired position relative to the longitudinal axis LS ranging between approximately −30° and 30°, and optionally between approximately −20° and 20°, via the pin 590 through the rotation limiter 572A and the flange 584A.
The pin 590 optionally includes an aperture 592 able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the pin 590 within the rotation limiter 572A and the flange 584A. It is noted, however, that the aperture 592 may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the pin 590 is inserted into the rotation limiter 572A and the flange 584A and expandable after the pin 590 is inserted into the rotation limiter 572A and the flange 584A, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture 592 is on the end of the pin 590, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the pin 590 via the aperture 592 that is larger in width or diameter than an aperture through the rotation limiter 572A and the flange 584A, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the rotation limiter 572A and the flange 584A. In general, it is noted that the pin 590 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the pin 590 within the rotation limiter 572A and the flange 584A, for purposes of the present disclosure.
The swivel bracket 582A includes at least one flange 594 that supports a pivot socket 596. The at least one flange 594 may be set at an angle to the flange 584A, such that the flange 584A and the at least one flange 594 form a cavity 598 for the pivot socket 596. For instance, the at least one flange 594 may be approximately perpendicular to the flange 584A. In some non-limiting examples, the swivel bracket 582A may include two flanges 594A, 594B that define the cavity 598 with the flange 584A. For instance, the two flanges 594A, 594B may be opposite one another, with the cavity 598 defined therebetween, and an axle 600 may pass through the two flanges 594 and a housing 602 of the pivot socket 596.
Where there are multiple flanges 594, it is noted that the flanges 594 may be substantially the same in size and/or shape, or may be different in size and/or shape (e.g., as illustrated with flange 594A and flange 594B in
The at least one flange 594 may optionally include a plurality of apertures 604, as illustrated in
The limiter 606 optionally includes an aperture 608 able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the limiter 606 within the at least one flange 594. It is noted, however, that the aperture 608 may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the limiter 606 is inserted into the at least one flange 594 and expandable after the limiter 606 is inserted into the at least one flange 594, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture 608 is on the end of the limiter 606, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the limiter 606 via the aperture 608 that is larger in width or diameter than an aperture through the at least one flange 594, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the at least one flange 594. In general, it is noted that the limiter 606 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the limiter 606 within the at least one flange 594, for purposes of the present disclosure.
In embodiments, such as when a user wants maximum rotation about the longitudinal axis LP, the limiters 606 may be removed from the apertures 604. In some non-limiting example, the at least one flange 594 may include storage apertures 610. The limiters 606 may be inserted in the storage apertures 610, so that the limiters 606 are not misplaced by the user and/or for easy access by the user when adjusting the operation of the arm assembly 500. It is noted that
In embodiments, a support plate 612 is couplable to the at least one flange 594. For example, the support plate 612 may be couplable to the at least one flange 594 via fasteners or other interlocking assembly. In some embodiments, the axle 600 extends through the cavity 598 and into an aperture 613 of the support plate 612. It is noted that this may distribute the weight of the pivot socket 596 (including the main arm 504 and other components installed thereon) to both flanges 594A, 594B instead of only relying on flange 594A. In other embodiments, the axle 600 is installed within and/or on the support plate 612, such that uncoupling the support plate 612 from the flange 594B also removes the axle 600 from the swivel bracket 582A (e.g., from the flange 594A). It is noted that this allows for the removal of the pivot socket 596 from the within the cavity 598, either in addition to or instead of the cutout 603 of the flange 594B. However, it is contemplated that the axle 600 may not make contact with the flange 594B (including where there is only a single flange 594), such that the axle 600 is able to be supported only by the flange 594A (or single flange 594).
In embodiments, the swivel bracket 582A includes a handle 614. For example, the handle 614 may assist in positioning the swivel bracket 582A on the swivel mechanism 570A. By way of another example, the handle 614 may assist a user in positioning a sub-assembly including at least the housing 546A and the swivel bracket 582A on the rack member 202. For instance, the user may position the sub-assembly using the handle 614, either in addition to or instead of the handle 558.
In embodiments, the swivel bracket 582A includes a gooseneck 616. For example, the gooseneck 616 may be positioned on the flange 584A and proximate to the pin 578 through the swivel mechanism 570A, to promote an increased distribution of load from the swivel bracket 582A to a location proximate to the swivel mechanism 570A and the housing 546.
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Although embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to the ability to swivel the swivel bracket 582A relative to the housing 546A via the swivel mechanism 570 (and optionally limit the amount of travel of the swiveling via the rotation limiter 572), in other embodiments the swivel bracket 582C may be a bracket that is fixedly secured to the housing 546A. Referring now to
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In embodiments, the pivot socket 596 includes one or more sliders 624. For example, the pivot socket 596 may include two sliders 624 that are inserted into opposite ends of the tubing 618. The one or more sliders 624 may snap into the pivot socket 596 via interlocking components or via an interference fit, may be secured within the pivot socket 596 via fasteners, or may be secured within the pivot socket 596 via an adhesive.
It is noted that the one or more sliders 624 promote increased case of movement of the main arm 504 within the pivot socket 596, which may be beneficial when laden with weight, as described in detail further herein. In addition, it is noted that the one or more sliders 624 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the tubing 618 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of looseness between the various components of the arm assembly 500 and the main arm 504 during adjustment. Further, it is noted that the one or more sliders 624 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the tubing 618 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of incorrect force application and/or transfer between the various components of the arm assembly 500 and the main arm 504 (e.g., that may cause an increased chance of failure of the arm assembly 500).
The pivot socket 596 includes at least one bracket 626 that couples or affixes the housing 602 to the tubing 618. It should be understood that portions of the pivot socket 596 (e.g., the tubing 618, the bracket 626, and/or the housing 602) may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In one non-limiting example, the tubing 618, the bracket 626, and the housing 602 may be fabricated as a single component.
The housing 602 includes a plurality of bearings 628. For example, the bearings 628 may include a single bearing within the housing 574A. By way of another example, the bearings 628 may include multiple bearings positioned at a respective end of the aperture through the housing 602. It is noted that the bearings 628 may be self-lubricating bearings (e.g., fabricated from bronze, sealed with internal grease, or the like). The axle 600 is insertable into the bearings 628 (and thus the housing 602).
In embodiments, the pivot socket 596 includes buffer pads or contact pads 630 on a surface of the tubing 618. For example, the contact pads 630 may be positioned on a surface of the tubing 618 that may come into contact with the swivel bracket 582A (e.g., to the flange 584A) and/or with the limiters 606 installed within the at least one flange 594 to limit rotation of the pivot socket 596 about the longitudinal axis LP. It is noted that the contact pads 630 may reduce damage and/or noise caused by the contact between the tubing 618 and the swivel bracket 582A/limiters 606.
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Due to the direct coupling or affixing of the optional rotation limiter 572B, the flange 584B includes at least one standoff 634 with a plurality of apertures 636 that couples to the optional rotation limiter 572B via a pin 590. The at least one standoff may be substantially perpendicular to a primary portion of the flange 584B, to allow the swivel bracket 582B to be positioned adjacent to the housing 546B. In embodiments, the main arm 504 can be locked at a desired position relative to the longitudinal axis LS ranging between approximately −30° and 30°, and optionally between approximately −20° and 10°, via the pin 590 through the rotation limiter 572B and the at least one standoff 634.
In some non-limiting examples, the flange 584B includes two standoffs 634A, 634B, that surround the optional rotational limiter 572B to allow respective apertures 636 and the optional rotational limiter 572 to receive the pin 590. It is noted that having two standoffs 634A, 634B may be beneficial to better distribute forces from the swivel mechanism 570B to the housing 546B.
In general, swivel mechanism 570B otherwise operates in a similar fashion as the swivel mechanism 570A, including having the at least one flange 594, the axle 600, the removable plate 612, and the pivot socket 596 as described throughout the present disclosure. However, it is noted that the at least one standoff 634 may be coupled or affixed to (or at least in contact with) the at least one flange 594. In one non-limiting example, where there are two standoffs 634A, 634B and two flanges 594A, 594B, the two standoffs 634A, 634B may each be coupled or affixed to (or at least in contact with) the flange 594A. It is noted that having the at least one standoff 634 be coupled or affixed to (or at least in contact with) the at least one flange 594 may be beneficial to better distribute forces from the swivel mechanism 570B to the housing 546B.
In embodiments, a distal end of the weight horn 638 includes a coupler 640. At a distal end of the coupler 640, a tool engagement feature 642 is operable to engage the tool engagement interface 526 of the port 522 of the socket 510. For example, the tool engagement feature 642 and tool engagement interface 526 includes complementary cross-sections defined by any number of mated or keyed surfaces and/or interlocking features that couple the tool engagement feature 642 and tool engagement interface 526 together.
The coupler 640 includes a flange 644 at one end of the tool engagement feature 642, and in the middle of the coupler 640. A proximal end of the coupler 640 may be fed into a collar 646. In some non-limiting examples, the collar 646 is slidable along the coupler 640 between a disengaged position (e.g., where the tool engagement feature 642 and tool engagement interface 526 may be coupled or uncoupled) and an engaged position (e.g., where the collar 646 contacts the flange 644 and prevents coupling or uncoupling of the tool engagement feature 642 and tool engagement interface 526). In some instances, the collar 646 has threading that corresponds to the threading 524 on the port 522, to secure the collar 646 (and thus the weight horn 638) to the socket 510.
The weight horn 638 includes a main body 648 able to receive and support weight plates. The weight horn 638 optionally includes an aperture able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the weight plates (not shown) on the weight horn 638. It is noted, however, that the aperture may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the weight plates are mounted on the weight horn 638 and expandable after the weight plates are mounted on the weight horn 638, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture is on the end of the weight horn 638, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the weight horn 638 via the aperture 158 that is larger in width or diameter than both (a) a width or diameter of the weight horn 638 and (b) a width or diameter of an interior bore through the weight plate, preventing the weight plates from dismounting from the weight horn 638.
In general, it is noted that the weight horn 638 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain weight plates on the weight horn 638, for purposes of the present disclosure. For example, a portion of the main body 648 able to receive and support the weight plates may be approximately 8 inches (20.3 cm) long, which can receive four 1.5 inch (3.81 cm) weight plates and a retaining clip or clamp. In addition, it is noted the weight horn 638 may be straight, substantially straight, or include one or more bends, depending on a build offered by a manufacturer and/or desired by a user.
In embodiments, the coupler 640 is coupled to the main body 648. For example, the main body 648 includes an aperture into which the proximal end of the coupler 640 is inserted (e.g., after being inserted into the collar 646). In embodiments, the coupler 640 is secured to the weight horn 638 via fasteners 650 or other interlocking assembly. Optionally, the weight horn 638 may include a cover 652 to prevent contact with or interference with any fasteners 650 or other interlocking assembly that secures the coupler 640 to the main body 648. It is noted the weight horn 638 may include washers, bushings, gaskets or other components 654 installed on the coupler 640, that are positioned to interface with the collar 646 and/or the main body 648.
The handle 656 includes a main body 658. In embodiments, the handle 656 includes a grip surface on the main body 658. For example, the grip surface may be a foam or rubber sleeve on the handle 656, a coating applied to an exterior surface of the main body 658, a pattern cut into or raised from the exterior surface of the main body 658, and the like.
In embodiments, a distal end of the handle 656 includes the coupler 640. At a distal end of the coupler 640, the tool engagement feature 642 is operable to engage the tool engagement interface 526 of the port 522 of the socket 510. For example, the tool engagement feature 642 and tool engagement interface 526 includes complementary cross-sections defined by any number of mated or keyed surfaces and/or interlocking features that couple the tool engagement feature 642 and tool engagement interface 526 together.
The coupler 640 includes the flange 644 (not shown) at one end of the tool engagement feature 642, and in the middle of the coupler 640. A proximal end of the coupler 640 may be fed into the collar 646. In some non-limiting examples, the collar 646 is slidable along the coupler 640 between a disengaged position (e.g., where the tool engagement feature 642 and tool engagement interface 526 may be coupled or uncoupled) and an engaged position (e.g., where the collar 646 contacts the flange 644 and prevents coupling or uncoupling of the tool engagement feature 642 and tool engagement interface 526). In some instances, the collar 646 has threading that corresponds to the threading 524 on the port 522, to secure the collar 646 (and thus the handle 656) to the socket 510.
The coupler 640 is coupled to the main body 658. For example, the main body 658 includes an aperture into which the proximal end of the coupler 640 is inserted (e.g., after being inserted into the collar 646). In embodiments, the coupler 640 is secured to the handle 656 via the fasteners 650 or other interlocking assembly. Optionally, the handle 656 may include a cover to prevent contact with or interference with any fasteners 650 or other interlocking assembly that secures the coupler 640 to the main body 658. It is noted the handle 656 may include washers, bushings, gaskets or other components installed on the coupler 640, and positioned to interface with the collar 646 and/or the main body 658.
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It should be understood that the angles illustrated in
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As illustrated by the socket 510 in both the weight attachment 506 and the handle attachment 508, it should be understood that whether a component of the arm assembly 500 is a weight attachment 506 or handle attachment 508 is dependent on whether the weight horn 638 and/or the handle 656 is coupled to the socket 510. In addition, it should be understood that a combination attachment for the arm assembly 500 is possible with the attachment of both the weight horn 638 and the handle 656 to the same socket 510.
It is noted the handle attachment 508 may be considered optional, such as where the user interacts directly with the main arm 504. For example, the user may grip the arm body 505 of the main arm 504. By way of another example, the user may engage with a handle affixed (e.g., via welding, or the like) to the arm body 505 of the main arm 504.
Embodiments of the weight training system are directed to main arms 104, 304, 504 that are up to 8 feet in length. The main arms 104, 304, 504 may either be one continuous piece for the entire length of the main arms 104, 304, 504 or be telescopic. The main arms 104, 304, 504, in combination with the respective pivot blocks 102, 302, 502, should be able to take up to 500 pounds per arm assembly 100, 300, 500 respectively. Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to the main arms 104, 304, 504 being straight or including one or more bends or corners, depending on a build offered by a manufacturer and/or desired by a user and/or a particular weight training exercise being performed.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are contemplated that include one or more braces or joining supports between the arm assemblies 100, 300, 500 within the weight training system. Coupling the arm assemblies 100, 300, 500 via the braces or joining supports may allow for weight training exercises where the arm assemblies 100, 300, 500 move in tandem, instead of individually with each arm movement.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are contemplated that includes leg pads, knee pads, shoulder pads, or other padded attachments that allow for squats and calf raises with the arm assemblies 100, 300, 500. For example, the pads may be added to respective handle attachments 108, 308, 508, may be alternative variations of the handle attachments 108, 308, 508, and/or may be additional attachments to the arm assemblies 100, 300, 500.
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The socket 668 includes a housing 674. For example, the housing 674 may be fabricated from square tubing. It should be understood that portions of the socket 668 and/or the clamp 670 may be coupled together, or may fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
In embodiments, the socket 668 includes one or more sliders 676. For example, the socket 668 may include two sliders 676 that are inserted into opposite ends of the housing 674. The one or more sliders 676 may snap into the socket 668 via interlocking components or via an interference fit, may be secured within the socket 668 via fasteners, or may be secured within the socket 668 via an adhesive.
It is noted that the one or more sliders 676 promote increased case of movement of the link beam assembly 666 on the main arm 504. In addition, it is noted that the one or more sliders 676 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 674 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of looseness between the various components of the link beam assembly 666 and the main arm 504 during adjustment. Further, it is noted that the one or more sliders 676 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 674 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of incorrect force application and/or transfer between the various components of the link beam assembly 666 and the main arm 504 (e.g., that may cause an increased chance of failure of the link beam assembly 666).
In embodiments, the link beam assembly 666 includes a link beam 678. The link beam 678 is coupled to the first socket 668A via the first clamp 670A, and is coupled to the second socket 668B via a second clamp 670B. In embodiments, the clamps 670 may include a first portion 680 and a second portion 682 that are secured together via a coupler 684 (e.g., a fastener with corresponding threading in a mated aperture, or other interlocking assembly). When the first portion 680 is coupled to the second portion 682 (e.g., as illustrated in
Optionally, the first portion 680 may include a cavity 685 to prevent misalignment of the coupler 684 during engagement of the second portion 682 by the coupler 684. In addition, it is noted that the first portion 680 and the second portion 682 may be completely separate when the coupler 684 is removed, or may be secured together with a hinge or other interlocking assembly when the coupler 684 is removed so as to reduce the possibility of losing a clamp portion, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
Optionally, the link beam 678 includes one or more planar surfaces 686 that mates with one or more planar surfaces 688 on the clamp 670 (e.g., on the first portion 680). It is noted that the mating of the planar surfaces 686, 688 improves torque transfer between the link beam 678 and the main arms 504, and reduces rotation of the link beam 678 within the clamp 670.
In embodiments, the link beam 678 includes a ring 690 that is positioned between the contact points on the link beam 678 where the link beam 678 engages the clamps 670. For example, the ring 690 may provide an attachment point 692 for carabiners for secondary weight equipment (e.g., bars, Double-D handles, ropes, resistance bands, or the like) to provide a different set of grips for a user. It is noted that the ring 690 may be a “swivel ring” with the ability to rotate about the link beam 678, or may be fixed in a particular orientation on the link beam 678, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
In embodiments, the link beam 678 is a solid or hollow beam with a single section of a single length extending between the clamps 670A, 670B. In other embodiments, including as illustrated in
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In embodiments, the link beam 678 includes (or is configured to receive) one or more attachments. In particular,
In some non-limiting examples, the main surface 710 may freely rotate about the link beam 678 via the support frame 712. However, in other examples the main surface 710 may be fixed at a particular orientation relative to the link beam 678. For instance, the plate attachment 708 may include at least one spindle 716 with apertures 718, and the support frame 712 may include at least one corresponding tab 720 with an index pin 512. When the index pin 512 engages a particular aperture 718 of the spindle 716, the main surface 710 is held in position relative to the link beam 678.
In embodiments, the link beam 678 may optionally include a pad 719 for the plate attachment 708. For example, the pad 719 may be removably strapped or fastened to the plate attachment 708, for increased comfort to a user for select exercises. It is noted that the pad 719 may be similarly, substantially similarly, or differently-shaped as compared to the plate attachment 708. In addition, it is noted that one or multiple pads may be provided for the plate attachment 708, that are individually secured or combined as a single unit on the plate attachment 708.
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In some non-limiting examples, the support frame 736 includes a backrest 742, and/or the at least one shoulder bar 740 may include a shoulder pad 744, to increase comfort for a user. For example, the pad 744 may be removably strapped or fastened to the at least one shoulder bar 740, for increased comfort to a user for select exercises. It is noted that the pad 744 may be similarly, substantially similarly, or differently-shaped as compared to the at least one shoulder bar 740. In addition, it is noted that one or multiple pads may be provided for the at least one shoulder bar 740, that are individually secured or combined as a single unit on the at least one shoulder bar 740.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to additional attachments to the arm assemblies 100, 300, 500, to further expand the usability and possible exercises that may be performed with the arm assemblies 100, 300, 500 when coupled to a weight rack 200.
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In embodiments, the extender 746 includes an extender bracket 748 that is configured (e.g., dimensioned, operable to engage with, or the like) to receive the main arm 504, and couple to a particular aperture 507 of the main arm 504 via an index pin 512. The extender bracket 748 includes a housing 750 and at least one plate 752. Optionally, the extender bracket 748 includes one or more sliders. For example, the extender bracket 748 may include two sliders that are inserted into opposite ends of the housing 750. The one or more sliders may snap into the extender bracket 748 via interlocking components or via an interference fit, may be secured within the extender bracket 748 via fasteners, or may be secured within the extender bracket 748 via an adhesive.
It is noted that the one or more sliders promote increased case of movement of the various components of the extender bracket 748 on the main arm 504, which may be beneficial when laden with weight, as described in detail further herein. In addition, it is noted that the one or more sliders may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 750 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of looseness between the extender bracket 748 and the main arm 504 during adjustment. Further, it is noted that the one or more sliders may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 750 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of incorrect force application and/or transfer between the extender bracket 748 and the main arm 504 (e.g., that may cause an increased chance of failure of the extender bracket 748).
The extender 746 includes an extender arm 754 configured (e.g., dimensioned, operable to engage with, or the like) to receive a socket 510. As illustrated in
The pin 760 optionally includes an aperture 762 able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the pin 760 within the at least one plate 752 and the extender arm 754. It is noted, however, that the aperture 762 may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the pin 760 is inserted into the at least one plate 752 and the extender arm 754 and expandable after the pin 760 is inserted into the at least one plate 752 and the extender arm 754, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture 762 is on the end of the pin 760, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the pin 760 via the aperture 762 that is larger in width or diameter than an aperture through the at least one plate 752 and the extender arm 754, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the at least one plate 752 and the extender arm 754. In general, it is noted that the pin 760 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the pin 760 within the at least one plate 752 and the extender arm 754, for purposes of the present disclosure.
It should be understood that the extender arm 754 and the main arm 504 may be similarly configured (e.g., dimensioned, operable to engage with, or the like), such that an extender bracket 748 may be configured to receive an extender arm 754 of a different extender 746, and/or an extender arm 754 may be configured to be inserted into an extender bracket 748 of a different extender 746. In this regard, the extender 746 can couple to a main arm 504 and be stacked with other extenders 746, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
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The aperture 780 is able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the pin 776 within the main arm 504, the extender 746, a rack member 202, or the like. It is noted, however, that the aperture 780 may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the pin 776 is inserted into the main arm 504, the extender 746, a rack member 202, or the like, and expandable after the pin 776 is inserted into the main arm 504, the extender 746, a rack member 202, or the like such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture 780 is on the end of the pin 776, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the pin 776 via the aperture 780 that is larger in width or diameter than an aperture through the main arm 504, the extender 746, a rack member 202, or the like, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the main arm 504, the extender 746, a rack member 202, or the like. In general, it is noted that the pin 776 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the pin 776 within the main arm 504, the extender 746, a rack member 202, or the like, for purposes of the present disclosure.
Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to accessories that are couplable to the weight rack, and usable in conjunction with the arm assemblies 100, 300, 500. The accessories to the arm assemblies 100, 300, 500, may further expand the usability and possible exercises that may be performed with the arm assemblies 100, 300, 500 when coupled to a weight rack 200.
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The apertures or grooves 800, 804 each may be able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the storage peg 796 within an aperture in a weight rack (described in detail further herein). It is noted, however, that the apertures or grooves 800, 804 may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the storage peg 796 is inserted into the weight rack and expandable after the storage peg 796 is inserted into the weight rack, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the apertures or grooves 800, 804 is on the end of the storage peg 796, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the storage peg 796 via the apertures or grooves 800, 804 that is larger in width or diameter than an aperture through the weight rack, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the weight rack. In general, it is noted that the storage peg 796 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the storage peg 796 within the weight rack, for purposes of the present disclosure. In some not-limiting instances, a semi-circular or square wire may be passed through the aperture 800, may wrap around the rack member 202 and the main arm 504, and may engage the groove 804.
In some non-limiting examples, the second section 802 includes a head 805 with a diameter that is slightly increased in diameter relative to the second section 802 and/or an aperture within the main arm 504. The head 805 provides an interference fit that creates an initial amount of securing force prior to engagement of a fastener, which may be overcome with a small amount of force by the user prior to use. It is noted that the aperture or groove 804 may be within the head 805, or on the second section 802 proximate to the head 805, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
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The bracket 806 is configured (e.g., dimensioned) to be at least a width of the rack member 202. Optionally, the bracket 806 includes a plurality of flanges 810 and/or flanges 812 to prevent rotation of the bracket 806 relative to the rack member 202.
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Optionally, the arm accessory mount 816 includes one or more sliders. For example, the arm accessory mount 816 may include two sliders that are inserted into opposite ends of the housing 826. The one or more sliders may snap into the arm accessory mount 816 via interlocking components or via an interference fit, may be secured within the arm accessory mount 816 via fasteners, or may be secured within the arm accessory mount 816 via an adhesive.
It is noted that the one or more sliders promote increased ease of movement of the various components of the arm accessory mount 816 on the main arm 504, which may be beneficial when laden with weight, as described in detail further herein. In addition, it is noted that the one or more sliders may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 826 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of looseness between the arm accessory mount 816 and the main arm 504 during adjustment. Further, it is noted that the one or more sliders may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 826 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of incorrect force application and/or transfer between the arm accessory mount 816 and the main arm 504 (e.g., that may cause an increased chance of failure of the arm accessory mount 816).
The sleeve 828 includes an aperture 830 for a pin 832, where the pin 832 is insertable into the aperture 830 and an accessory shaft of an accessory (as described in detail further herein). The pin 832 optionally includes an aperture able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the pin 832 within the sleeve 828 and the accessory shaft. It is noted, however, that the aperture may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the pin 832 is inserted into the sleeve 828 and the accessory shaft and expandable after the pin 832 is inserted into the sleeve 828 and the accessory shaft, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture is on the end of the pin 832, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the pin 832 via the aperture that is larger in width or diameter than an aperture through the sleeve 828 and the accessory shaft, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the sleeve 828 and the accessory shaft. In general, it is noted that the pin 832 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the pin 832 within the sleeve 828 and the accessory shaft, for purposes of the present disclosure.
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The housing 834 is couplable to a particular rack aperture 204 of the rack member 202 via an index pin 512. The rack member accessory mount 818 includes a sleeve 840. It should be understood that portions of the rack member accessory mount 818 may be coupled together, or may be fabricated as a single component or from sub-assemblies of components via casting, molding, extrusion, or the like, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
Optionally, the rack member accessory mount 818 includes one or more sliders. For example, the rack member accessory mount 818 may include a plurality of sliders that are coupled to the housing 834 and/or secondary plate 836, similar to the housing 546 of the pivot mount 502. The one or more sliders may snap into the rack member accessory mount 818 via interlocking components or via an interference fit, may be secured within the rack member accessory mount 818 via fasteners, or may be secured within the rack member accessory mount 818 via an adhesive.
It is noted that the one or more sliders promote increased case of movement of the various components of the rack member accessory mount 818 on the rack member 202, which may be beneficial when laden with weight, as described in detail further herein. In addition, it is noted that the one or more sliders may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 834 and/or secondary plate 836 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the rack member 202, to reduce the possibility of looseness between the rack member accessory mount 818 and the rack member 202 during adjustment. Further, it is noted that the one or more sliders may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 834 and/or secondary plate 836 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the rack member 202, to reduce the possibility of incorrect force application and/or transfer between the rack member accessory mount 818 and the rack member 202 (e.g., that may cause an increased chance of failure of the rack member accessory mount 818).
The sleeve 840 includes an aperture 842 for a pin 844, where the pin 844 is insertable into the aperture 842 and an accessory shaft (as described in detail further herein). The pin 844 optionally includes an aperture able to receive a fastener (e.g., a cotter pin, a clevis pin, a bolt, a ring, or the like) to hold the pin 844 within the sleeve 840 and the accessory shaft. It is noted, however, that the aperture may house a mechanical detent (e.g., toggle-controlled, spring-loaded, or the like) that is collapsible or compressible when the pin 844 is inserted into the sleeve 840 and the accessory shaft and expandable after the pin 844 is inserted into the sleeve 840 and the accessory shaft, such that the mechanical detent operates similar to the fastener. Where the aperture is on the end of the pin 844, a plate or flange may be coupled to the end of the pin 844 via the aperture that is larger in width or diameter than an aperture through the sleeve 840 and the accessory shaft, preventing the plate or flange from passing through the sleeve 840 and the accessory shaft. In general, it is noted that the pin 844 may be of a sufficient length to receive any securing attachment including, but not limited to, a fastener or a clamp to retain the pin 844 within the sleeve 840 and the accessory shaft, for purposes of the present disclosure.
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Although a user may use a surface of the support frame 850 for exercises, the arm accessory 820 may optionally include a pad 852 that may be removably strapped or fastened to the support frame 850, for increased comfort to a user for select exercises. It is noted that the pad 852 may be similarly, substantially similarly, or differently-shaped as compared to the support frame 850. In addition, it is noted that one or multiple pads 852 may be provided for the support frame 850, that are individually secured or combined as a single unit on the support frame 850. In one instance, the pad 852 includes bolsters 854, which may or may not be symmetrical depending on user preference or use. In some non-limiting examples, the pad 852 is approximately 20×12 inches (50.8×30.5 cm).
In some non-limiting examples, the support frame 850 may freely rotate about the shaft 846. Optionally, the support frame 850, or one or more housings 855 coupled to the support frame 850 (e.g., in the flanges 851) may include bearings to assist in the rotation. However, in other examples the support frame 850 may be fixed at a particular orientation relative to the shaft 846. For instance, the shaft 846 may include at least one spindle 856 with apertures 858, and the support frame 850 may include at least one corresponding tab 860 with an index pin 512. When the index pin 512 engages a particular aperture 858 of the spindle 856, the support frame 850 is held in position relative to the shaft 846.
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In some non-limiting examples, the support frame 866 may freely rotate about the shaft 862. In other non-limiting examples, the support frame 866 is coupled to the shaft 862 in such a way as to prevent rotation.
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In some non-limiting examples, the support frame 882 may freely rotate about the shaft 884. Optionally, the support frame 850, or one or more housings 887 coupled to the support frame 882 (e.g., in the flanges 883) may include bearings to assist in the rotation. However, in other examples the support frame 882 may be fixed at a particular orientation relative to the shaft 884. For instance, the shaft 884 may include at least one spindle 888 with apertures 890, and the support frame 882 may include at least one corresponding tab 892 with an index pin 512. When the index pin 512 engages a particular aperture 890 of the spindle 888, the support frame 882 is held in position relative to the shaft 884.
In embodiments, the support frame 882 includes a plurality of attachment points 894 for optional accessories for the footplate accessory 824. For example, handles may be coupled to the plurality of attachment points 894, to allow a user to use the footplate accessory 824 for arm exercises (e.g., as illustrated in
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For example, the footplate accessory 823C of
By way of another example, the footplate accessory 823D of
It is noted that the footplate accessory 824 may be usable as the arm accessory 820, and vice versa, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. For example, the arm accessory 820 may be the footplate accessory 824 with the optional pad 852 installed on the main surface 880.
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It is noted that the one or more sliders 932 promote increased case of movement of the various components of the chest pad accessory 928 on the main arm 504, which may be beneficial when laden with weight, as described in detail further herein. In addition, it is noted that the one or more sliders 932 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 930 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of looseness between the chest pad accessory 928 and the main arm 504 during adjustment. Further, it is noted that the one or more sliders 932 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the housing 930 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of incorrect force application and/or transfer between the chest pad accessory 928 and the main arm 504 (e.g., that may cause an increased chance of failure of the chest pad accessory 928).
The chest pad accessory includes a plate 934. Although a user may use a surface of the plate 934 for exercises, the chest pad accessory 928 may optionally include a pad 936 that may be removably strapped or fastened to the plate 934, for increased comfort to a user for select exercises. It is noted that the pad 936 may be similarly, substantially similarly, or differently-shaped as compared to the plate 934. In addition, it is noted that one or multiple pads 936 may be provided for the plate 934, that are individually secured or combined as a single unit on the plate 934.
In general, it should be understood that the chest pad accessory 928 is to support a user in a horizontal (or substantially horizontal) position. It is noted that the pad 936 may generally have a contact area for the user of any shape including, but not limited to, rectangular, trapezoidal, hexagonal, and the like.
It is noted that the one or more sliders 942 promote increased case of movement of the various components of the pullover accessory 938 on the main arm 504, which may be beneficial when laden with weight, as described in detail further herein. In addition, it is noted that the one or more sliders 942 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the tubing 940 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of looseness between the pullover accessory 938 and the main arm 504 during adjustment. Further, it is noted that the one or more sliders 942 may cause an interior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the tubing 940 to be more closely toleranced with an exterior dimension (e.g., width and/or height) of the main arm 504, to reduce the possibility of incorrect force application and/or transfer between the pullover accessory 938 and the main arm 504 (e.g., that may cause an increased chance of failure of the pullover accessory 938).
The pullover accessory 938 includes a handle 944 (or grip). It should be understood that the handle 944 may be configured similar to the handles 114, 346, 656 as described throughout the present disclosure. In addition, it is noted that the handle 944 may be provided as, and/or adjustable for, left-handed or right-handed variations of the pullover accessory 938.
The pullover accessory 938 includes a plate. For example, a user may rest an elbow on the plate while holding onto the handle 944. Although a user may use a surface of the plate for exercises, the pullover accessory 938 may optionally include a pad 946 that may be removably strapped or fastened to the plate, for increased comfort to a user for select exercises. It is noted that the pad 946 may be similarly, substantially similarly, or differently-shaped as compared to the plate. In addition, it is noted that one or multiple pads 946 may be provided for the plate, that are individually secured or combined as a single unit on the plate.
It is contemplated that the handle 944 and/or the plate with optional pad 946 may be configured as modular components that are couplable to the ports 522 of the socket 510, such as with a coupler 640 and collar 646, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure. In addition, it is noted that the tubing 940 may include a port (or be otherwise couplable to) a link beam or other shaft, such that a user can connect multiple pullover accessories 938 on multiple arm assemblies 500A, 500B together to provide motion as a single unit.
The pulley system 948 includes a plurality of pulley assemblies 950. Each pulley assembly 950 includes a housing 952 and at least one pulley 954, where the housing 952 couples to a particular rack aperture 204 of a rack member 202 with an index pin 512. The housing 952 may include an optional secondary plate as described through the present disclosure (e.g., such as, but not limited to, housing 546 with secondary plate 552), or may fully enclose the rack member 202 without the secondary plate, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
To operate the pulley system 948, eyelets or other attachment points (e.g., eyelets 764, 770 or pin 776) are coupled to the arm assembly 500 (e.g., to a socket 510), and one or more cables 956 with optional handles 958 (or grips) are routed through the plurality of pulley assemblies 950 to the eyelets or other attachment points.
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Although not illustrated, it should be understood that additional weight may be applied with the use of two arm assemblies 500A, 500B, with routing through respective pulleys assemblies 950B and/or 950D of a cable to the handle (or to separate per-cable handles), without departing from the present disclosure. It is noted that a link beam or other shaft may couple the arm assemblies 500A, 500B together to provide motion as a single unit.
The fly system 960 includes a plurality of pulley assemblies 950 (e.g., from the pulley system 948). The fly system 960 includes a handle assembly 962 with a crossmember 964 coupled to particular apertures 204 of the rack members 202B, 202D via respective housings 966A, 966B with respective index pins 512. The housings 966A, 966B may include an optional secondary plate as described through the present disclosure (e.g., such as, but not limited to, housing 546 with secondary plate 552), or may fully enclose the rack member 202 without the secondary plate, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
The fly system 960 includes arms 968A, 968B, where each arm 968A, 968B has one or more handles or grips 969. The crossmember 964 includes a set of one or more pulleys for each respective arm 968A, 968B. For example, the set of pulleys for arm 968A includes a cam disk 970A (e.g., to which the cable 956A is attached) and at least one optional pulley 972A, and the set of pulleys for arm 968B includes a cam disk 970B (e.g., to which the cable 956B is attached) and at least one optional pulley 972B. It is noted that increasing the number of pulleys may provide additional assistive force to a user and may make the exercise motion smoother, and may make the fly system 960 less prone to failure from incorrect force transfer between the user and the arm assemblies 500A, 500B.
To operate the fly system 960, eyelets or other attachment points (e.g., eyelets 764, 770 or pin 776) are coupled to the arm assembly 500A (e.g., to a socket 510), and a cable 956A is routed from the eyelets or other attachment points, through the pulley assembly 950A, and through the at least one optional pulley 972A to the cam disk 970A. Similarly, eyelets or other attachment points (e.g., cyclets 764, 770 or pin 776) are coupled to the arm assembly 500B (e.g., to a socket 510), and a cable 956B is routed from the eyelets or other attachment points, through the pulley assembly 950B, and through the at least one optional pulley 972B to the cam disk 970B. A user can actuate the handles 968A, 968B to cause the cam disks 970A, 970B to take up or release the cables 956A, 956B, causing the arm assemblies 500A, 500B to raise and lower via a pivoting motion relative to the rack members 202A, 202C.
It is noted that the fly system 960 is illustrated in
Although embodiments of the weight training system are illustrated with two arm assemblies, it is noted that the weight training system may only include or utilize a single arm assembly for a particular weight training exercise, without departing from the scope of the present disclosure.
While various embodiments of the system and method have been described in detail, it is apparent that modifications and alterations of those embodiments will occur to those skilled in the art. It is to be expressly understood that such modifications and alterations are within the scope and spirit of the present disclosure. Further, it is to be understood that the phraseology and terminology used herein is for the purposes of description and should not be regarded as limiting. The use of “including,” “comprising,” or “having” and variations thereof herein are meant to encompass the items listed thereafter and equivalents thereof, as well as additional items. Further, it is to be understood that the claims are not necessarily limited to the specific features or steps described herein. Rather, the specific features and steps are disclosed as embodiments of implementing the claimed systems and methods.
One aspect of the disclosure comprises any one or more of the aspects/embodiments as substantially disclosed herein.
Another aspect of the disclosure is any one or more of the aspects/embodiments as substantially disclosed herein optionally in combination with any one or more other aspects/embodiments as substantially disclosed herein.
It is another aspect of the present disclosure to provide one or more means adapted to perform any one or more of the above aspects/embodiments as substantially disclosed herein.
The present application claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. § 119 (e) to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 63/578,091, filed on Aug. 22, 2023; the entirety of which is incorporated herein by reference.
| Number | Date | Country | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 63578091 | Aug 2023 | US |
