The present invention refers to a workout device and more specifically to a structure with characteristics that enable it to be transformed in order to achieve different positions to carry out diverse physical and sports exercises.
The object of the invention is to achieve a structure with a wide range of possibilities, which enables users, via simple transformations, to adjust it for any requirement, in order to carry out different exercises.
Although there are many very different types of workout apparatuses that are currently used, both indoors and outdoors, and despite said workout apparatuses enabling different types of exercises to be carried out, there are however no known transformable structures that provide different configurations to carry out varied and multiple physical exercises such as the one that the invention proposes.
The proposed workout device is composed of a structure made up of four modules that are inter-articulated through three pairs of hinges, such that there are two intermediate modules and two end or free modules, each module forming a body in the form of ladders with two side rails and various crossbars, such that the latter brace together the side rails and may also be situated with greater or lesser distance in order to carry out different types of exercises.
The hinging of the modules enables them to be positioned in the form of a bridge, with two top and horizontal modules to carry out physical exercises underneath them, such as bicep, back and abdominal exercises, whilst the other two sections, i.e. the ends, are situated either vertically or at an incline, both forming ladder sections.
In any case, the end sections include support legs at each free edge to stabilise the assembly on the ground, whilst on the side rails of the two intermediate modules, when the structure is provided with a bridge shape, there is the possibility of mounting cylindrical stops for the arrangement of straps with rings that enable different types of exercises to be carried out.
The structure described may be folded so that the modules are superimposed on one another in the form of an “M”, with support legs for stability in the folded position, and for stability during transport, in addition having retractable wheels to be able to move the structure from one place to another without any problems.
In addition, the workout device or structure is complemented by a platform capable of covering and coupling over one of the sections to enable users to jump upon the same, the end section also having support legs to keep the folded assembly stable and enable this stability during the jumping exercises, which are carried out on the platform situated on the top module, and logically to achieve a horizontal use of the folded workout device or structure according to the above.
The structure may also be arranged in a “C”-shape, i.e. with the two vertical inner or intermediate sections and the two horizontal outer sections, one at the bottom and the other on top, in such a way that the aforementioned platform may be placed on top of the bottom section, and compose a support surface to start and finish climbing along the crossbars or ladders that form the two intermediate and vertical modules, said structure having adjustable legs to achieve optimal structural stability in this position.
Likewise, the assembly or structure may adopt a position in which three of its modules are completely unfolded vertically, and the fourth forms a 90° angle with the previous modules, or even an obtuse angle for the bottom module, and the other three modules are aligned, to adopt the vertical position as previously mentioned, or an inclined position to form a climbing ladder, to be able to carry out other types of exercises, etc.
In addition, the aforementioned workout device or structure is complemented by other supplements composed of a bar with hoops the may lock onto the crossbars of one of the modules, to form a grip bar and carry out different physical exercises, this bar at the same time having at one end a kind of fork in which to position one of the crossbars and thereby act upon the top module and position it with one inclination or another.
The device may incorporate hooks for wall mounting.
Multiple physical exercises may be carried out via the structure of the aforementioned workout device, from carrying out climbing techniques to carrying out bleep, back and abdominal exercises, carrying out lifting and lowering exercises via straps and/or ropes, lifting exercises with rings, etc.
Lastly, it must be noted that some of the crossbars of the different modules may have irregularities in their arrangement to simulate climbing holds.
According to a variation of the embodiment of the invention, it is provided that each module is formed of two essentially straight lateral bars that are symmetrical with respect to an imaginary intermediate axis of symmetry, which incorporates a pair of inwardly curved sections, which act as links between the two bars, through the complementary fixing means, whether via screws, welding, etc., defining an essentially rectangular frame, from whose ends emerge respective legs in the form of forks, which end either in the support legs of the device or in the hinging means between each module.
In the centre of the essentially rectangular frame, a series of adjustable, transverse crossbars are subject to optionally being inserted, which may be put in place through any conventional fixing means.
The crossbars may be cylindrical, though they may also have other configurations, with irregular surfaces, with an ergonomic configuration to adapt to the geometry of the hand of the users, or have a perimeter groove to fix ropes or rings, as shown below.
Coming back to the jumping platform, it is provided that, in the area where the two bars that compose each module join together, a hole is defined on the outside for coupling an immobilising element between modules, in such a way that it is embodied in a kind of vertical bar, from which a series of extensions emerge perpendicularly that fit into the aforementioned holes, in such a way that they fit in a minimal volumetric position stabilising the assembly, or that the device may be partially unfolded, in the form of a concertina, equally being immobilised via these elements, and offering a greater height for its platform, composing an element to be jumped over or jumped on at a greater height, in such a way that depending on the height at which it is adjusted, it may be used as a sort of “plinth”.
In a folded arrangement taking up a minimal volumetric space, the device may be used in the form of a body-building element, i.e. in the form of a weight to be lifted by the user, through the corresponding crossbars, preferably two, which do not affect the bracing of the module and which are small and are preferably found inside one of the intermediate frames.
In the same way, the device, in said folded arrangement, and with the dismounted crossbars, may compose an element in the form of a “box” in which the platform is the base, none of the modules having crossbars with the exception of the third module, where a large number of crossbars will be placed to form the base of the compartment where all the accessories may be kept and the platform being used as a lid for transport thereof.
Similarly and having a second pair of crossbars that couple perpendicularly to another pair of crossbars coupled in turn to an intermediate module, a space may be defined for the head of the user to pass through, and for his/her shoulders to be supported on, in such a way that through said setup the user may carry out body-building exercises, making the device move up and down by supporting the same on his/her shoulders.
Likewise, it has been provided that the device be complemented by an accessory that is coupled between a pair of crossbars, embodied in a plate or sheet from which a tube or bar emerges perpendicularly, intended for weights to be placed on it, in order to increase the weight of the device, when it is being used folded as an element to be lifted.
The device may incorporate hooks for wall mounting.
Due to the great transformability of the device, it may be placed in other positions that have not described.
To complement the description that will be carried out below and with the object of aiding in better understanding the characteristics of the invention, the present specification is accompanied by a set of drawings from which the benefits and the advantages of the workout device, object of the invention, may be easily understood.
FIG. 1.—Shows, according to a perspective view, the structure that the workout device of the invention takes on in a folded position.
FIG. 2.—Shows, also according to a perspective view, the workout device of the invention with its structure taking the shape of a kind of bridge.
FIG. 3.—Shows another perspective view of the same structure as in the previous figures, in this case taking on a “C” arrangement.
FIG. 4.—Shows a perspective view like that of
FIG. 5.—Shows a detailed view of part of a module with the cylindrical stops situated on one of the crossbars for mounting the ring straps or other elements for physical exercises.
FIG. 6.—Shows a longitudinal detailed view of the bar with the hoops for coupling to the crossbars of one of the modules and the fork-shaped end of said bar to enable the lifting or pushing of the corresponding top module in
FIG. 11.—Shows a side view of the device partially folded in the form of a concertina.
FIG. 12.—Shows a longitudinal detailed view of the bar with the hoops for coupling to the crossbars of one of the modules and the fork-shaped end of said bar to enable the lifting or pushing of the corresponding top module in
FIG. 13.—Shows a perspective view of the device in an alternative mounting position to that of
FIGS. 14 and 15.—Show two different detailed perspective views of variations on the mounting of the intermediate modules.
FIG. 16.—Lastly, shows an elevation view of an accessory for the workout device of the invention, specifically a bar equipped with hooks and a complementary fork of the top or end module.
Firstly taking into consideration the example of a practical embodiment in
The end modules (1 and 4) include support legs (8) to situate the assembled structure in a stable arrangement, both in a folded and unfolded position, in addition including retractable wheels to enable it to roll in a folded position, one of the end modules, specifically module (4), also including stops (8′) with the function of support legs in the lowered position of the folded structure, i.e. that it may have a vertical position, as represented in
In this position, represented in
In
A cushion may be situated on top of these intermediate modules (2 and 3) and enable lumbar exercises to be carried out.
In this position, cylindrical stops (10) may be placed on the crossbars (7), as another one of the complements of the structure, leaving space between the stops to place straps with training rings and carry out suspension exercises, with the possibility of moving underneath, carrying out climbing techniques and a multitude of bicep, back and abdominal exercises, etc.
The structure may also be arranged in a “C”-shape as represented in
In this position, represented in
Said bar (11) has a kind of fork (13) at its end that enables the top section or module (4) to be swung up from the ground and hook one of the crossbars (7) of said module (4) onto this fork (13), enabling said module to be inclined more or less.
In the position of
The structure may be arranged in such a way that modules (1, 2 and 3) are arranged vertically and module (4) in a horizontal position, or the latter in a horizontal position and the aforementioned other three in an inclined arrangement, forming a ladder to climb, with a projection to carry out all types of exercises. This is to say that in this position the structure may reach a maximum working height and may be used, in combination with the aforementioned stops (10), to fasten straps or pull cords, as well as sports simulators with lines of kite surfing bars to practice tricks or carry out lifting exercises with the rings, although the device is mainly orientated, but not limited, to the practice of CrossFit.
Now moving on to the device in
More specifically, each module is formed of two essentially straight lateral bars (15, 15′), which incorporate a pair of inwardly curved sections (17), which act as links between the two bars, through the complementary fixing means, in such a way that the end of each module ends in a pair of legs in the form of forks (18), which in turn end in either the support legs (19) of the device, or in the aforementioned hinging means (16).
In the centre of the frame defined by the lateral bars (15-15′), a series of transverse crossbars (20-20′-20″) are subject to being inserted into place, which are cylindrical, although they may have other configurations, with irregular surfaces, with an ergonomic configuration to adapt to the geometry of the hand of the users, or have a perimeter groove to fix ropes or rings, equally acting as a bracing element.
The hinges (16) of the modules enable them to be positioned in the form of a bridge, as shown in
The device may likewise be folded, the modules being superimposed on one another in the form of an “M”, as shown in
As may be seen in
In the area where the two bars (15-15′) that compose each module join together, a hole (23) is defined on the outside for coupling an immobilising element (12) between modules, in such a way that they are embodied in a kind of vertical bar, the one shown in detail in
As previously mentioned, in a folded arrangement taking up a minimal volumetric space, the device may be used in the form of a body-building element, i.e. in the form of a weight to be lifted by the user, through the corresponding crossbars.
In the same way, and having a second pair of crossbars (25) that may be coupled perpendicularly to a pair of crossbars (20) coupled to an intermediate module, as shown in
According to another one of the multiple options for use that the device of the invention offers, the structure may also be arranged in a “C”-shape, as shown in
As shown in
According to the embodiment shown in
The intermediate module (2) is equipped with adjustable legs (34), as may be seen in
As may be seen in
Although it has not been represented in the figures, the device may incorporate hooks for wall mounting, as well as handles on the sides of some of the modules to facilitate its transport.
Number | Date | Country | Kind |
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P201131661 | Oct 2011 | ES | national |
P201230226 | Feb 2012 | ES | national |
Filing Document | Filing Date | Country | Kind | 371c Date |
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PCT/ES2012/070682 | 10/3/2012 | WO | 00 | 4/16/2014 |