JPH07559A - Training equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] To provide a training device in which a training bench and a steer climber are combined. The training apparatus 10 has an upright stand 14 having a training bench 12 on one side and a steer climber 16 on the other side. The training bench 12 has a body support board 28 mounted on a rail 18 fixed to a stand 14 so that the inclination angle can be changed variously. Steer climber 16
Has a pair of side-by-side steps 43 that act against the added resistance.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a training device in which a training bench and a steer climber are combined.

[0002]

Various types of training devices exist to provide aerobic or anaerobic training to the user. Such training devices come in a variety of forms, from those that are only infrequently used, to those who are fairly serious about fitness, such as triathletes. A particularly advantageous form of training device is a training bench with sufficient aids for weightlifting training. Another popular training device is a steer climber, where the user stands on a pair of side-by-side steps against some resistance. There are other training equipments that are more or less accepted. As the importance of keeping the body in perfect condition is gradually recognized, for example, two people at home training simultaneously with different types of equipment, or one person using different equipment in sequence. It is becoming desirable to be able to utilize the above training devices. For example, it is generally known to couple a steer climber to a cross training fitness system. In this combination,
The cross-training fitness system has a fixed horizontal board.

In coupling two devices, it is desirable to allow both devices to function effectively regardless of whether the other device is in use. For example, a particularly advantageous training bench is disclosed in US Pat. No. 4,911,438. The training device according to this patent has a body support board slidably mounted on a rail, one end of which is connected to a stand and the other end of which is usually placed on the floor. Thus, the board rests at an angle to the floor. Further, in this training bench, since the rail is installed on the stand so as to be adjustable, the inclination angle of the board can be changed. It would be preferable to couple such a training bench to another type of training device, especially a stair climber. However, a difficulty with coupling a steer climber to a tilted training bench is that it becomes unstable, especially when the board is lean.

[0004]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a training device in which a training bench having a board whose angle can be adjusted is connected to a steer climber.

Another object of the present invention is to provide a training bench which can be conveniently and compactly stored and transported during periods of non-use.

[0006]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION To achieve the above object, the present invention has an upright stand and a body support board mounted on a rail, and one end of the rail is located away from the stand. The training bench rests on the floor and the other end of the rail is attached to the stand at an angle to the stand for tilting the support board, and on the opposite side of the training bench from the training bench. A stair climber mounted on the stand and having a pair of side-by-side movable mounted steps, and a resistance acting on said step to require the user to selectively exert a downward force to overcome it. And means.

[0007]

In accordance with the present invention, the training apparatus has a training bench and a steer climber mounted on opposite sides of a common upright stand. The training bench is a type in which the body support board is mounted on the rail in a tilted state and the angle of the tilt is variable.

In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the steer climber has a triangular support attached to the lower end of the stand to provide stability to it. The various components of the device are preferably coupled together in such a way that each component can be arranged together to form a compact unit that can be easily stored and carried while the device is not in use.

[0009]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT The present invention combines a training bench with a steer climber. In the preferred embodiment of the present invention, the training bench is constructed according to US Pat. No. 4,911,43.
It is of the general construction described in No. 8, the details of which are incorporated herein by reference.

As shown, this training device 10
Has a training bench 12 mounted on one side of a substantially upright stand 14 and a steer climber 16 mounted on the opposite side of the stand 14.

As mentioned above, the training bench 12 is of the general type construction described in US Pat. No. 4,911,438. Generally, this structure has a rail 18 mounted at one end to a guide assembly 20 and at the other end to a crossbar 22 above the floor. The pair of straddles or rods 24 are connected at one end to the stabilizing bar 22 and at the other end to a stabilizing bar 26 at the lower end of the stand 14. As will be described later, the guide assembly 20 allows the inclination angle of the rail 18 to be adjusted to a plurality of selected positions.

Body support board 28 for supporting the body
Are slidably mounted on rails 18 as described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,911,438 to facilitate use for different types of workouts. The training bench 12 also includes a handle or extension 30 at one end remote from the stand 14 for use in placing some feet or hands in some types of training, as well as to facilitate movement of the device 10. A handle or extension 32 is provided and stands 14
It is provided near the. Further, a pair of extension portions 34
Is connected to the rail 18 so as to extend from the rod 36. A wheel 38 is attached to one end of the extension portion 34 to facilitate movement of the device 10 when in the stowed position, as shown in FIG. 8, which will be described later.

Although not shown, preferably training bench 12 is further described in US Pat. No. 4,911,43.
With various cables and handles of the type disclosed in No. 8, the workbench 12 can be used for all kinds of workouts.

One important feature of the present invention is the coupling of the steer climber 16 to the training bench 12. The steer climber 16 has a pair of bars 40 fixed to both ends of the bar 26 at the base of the stand 14. At one end of each bar 40, a step or pedal 43 is pivotally secured to the yoke 106 in any suitable manner. In the preferred embodiment, each bar is angled closer to the stand 14 than is shown. One or a pair of the stabilizing rods 42 are also connected to the base bar 26 at one end inside the both ends of the base bar 26. The other end of the rod 42 is connected to the strut 44 on opposite sides of one end of the strut 44. The other end of the strut 44 is pivotally connected to the guide assembly 20. The triangular support structure of the bars 40, rods 42 and struts 44 provides sufficient stability to allow the steer climber 16 to be used even when there is no counterweight on the training bench 12, such as the weight of the person using it. Will be provided. Therefore, the steer climber 16 of the training device 10 can be used alone without the danger of turning it over.

Although a pair of rods 42 are shown in the figure, preferably one rod is coupled to the struts 44. Struts 44 are in the form of hollow tubes.
When the device 10 is in the collapsed condition shown in FIG. 8, the rod 42 will pivot and be housed within the tubular strut 44.

As shown in FIG. 6, each step 43 has a grip pad or non-slip surface 46 on one end of the step 43 that is stepped on by the user during use of the steer climber 16. Resistance is applied to steps 43, 43 in any suitable manner. In the preferred embodiment of the invention, the resistance force is exerted by the piston cylinder assembly 48. Also, in a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the user is a steer climber 1
It is desirable to be able to change or adjust the resistance force that must be overcome during use of 6. In one embodiment of the present invention, as shown in FIG. 1, both ends of the piston cylinder assembly 48 are fixedly secured to the handle 50 at the upper end of the stand 14 and the respective steps 43,43.
The resistance adjustment is made by a valve adjustment control 52 which selectively increases or decreases the resistance according to its adjustment point in any suitable manner.

Another way to change the resistance is to make the fixed position of the lower end of piston cylinder assembly 48 to step 43 variable. For example, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, each step has a slot or channel 54 in which a pivot bracket 56 is slidably mounted. The pivot bracket 56 has a fixing screw 58 and a bolt 6
With an array of zeros, the bracket 56 can be slid toward and away from the stand 14 by moving the set screw 58. Thus the bracket 5
By variably adjusting the position of 6, the resistance force produced by piston cylinder assembly 48 is changed.
Further, a scale scale or mark 61 is provided on the side slot 5 in order to inform the user of the magnitude of the resistance force set when the position of the bracket 56 is changed.
It is provided along with 4.

Another advantageous feature of the present invention is the incorporation of a counter to allow the user to know how many steps have been taken and other parameters related to the use of the stair climber 16. In one preferred embodiment of the invention, magnets 62 are provided in either one of the steps 43 while corresponding magnets or magnetic sensors 64 are located in the center strut 44. Therefore, the sensor 64 on the strut 44 is turned on each time the corresponding magnet 62 approaches by the vertical movement of the step 43 passing through the center strut 44. The counter display 6 on the upper surface of the strut 44 is used for the counting operation by using the normal electronic technology.
By changing to 6, the user can easily know the count number by simply looking down while using the steer climber 16. Preferably, the electronics control is the counter display 6 when step 43 is not pressed.
The display on 6 is like turning on for a certain period of time.
For example, when the initialization time of 30 seconds elapses, the count number automatically returns to zero. The display then holds zero for some time, for example 4 minutes, when the counter automatically stops. The strut 44 preferably has a counter reset button 68 that allows the user to immediately reset the counter to zero without waiting for a certain downtime resulting in an automatic reset.

As shown in the drawing, the handle 50 has the stand 14
It is fixed at the top of. The handle 50 is preferably used during use of the steer climber 16. Preferably,
The upper end of the stand 14 is also used to provide information to the user of the training bench 12. In this regard, a computer board 70 is removably mounted on the top of stand 14 in any suitable manner. As shown in FIG. 9, the computer board 70 has fasteners 7.
4 has a bracket 72 detachably fixed to the lower leg 76 of the handle 50. Removal of the computer board 70 may be desirable when the computer board 70 is in a non-use condition where shipping and / or storage of the computer board 70 requires great care. The computer board 70 has a display surface 78 with various parameters that indicate items such as a particular workout, repetition, resistance level, etc. to allow the user to determine the weight of the weight to be lifted, his weight and, for example, resistance. By inputting the level to the relevant computer of the computer board 70, it becomes possible to monitor the heart rate.

Yet another advantageous feature of the present invention is the provision of a removable program panel 80 which is mounted on the computer board 70 in any suitable manner. For example, in the illustrated embodiment, a series of protruding tabs 82 allow the panel 80 to be mounted within the computer board 70. Panel 8
0 includes pictorial step-by-step training to assist the user in using the training bench 12, for example. Different panels 80 may be used for different training programs.

As described above, the body support board 28
Of the guide assembly 20 depends on the position of the guide assembly 20.
Guide assembly 20 is generally described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,911,4.
No. 38 has the structure. As shown in FIG. 9, the guide assembly 20 has a plurality of rollers 84 that move on the stand 14. And on the other hand, the stand 14 has holes 86 arranged in a row and spaced apart as shown in FIG.
Have. A spring loaded pin 88 that acts under the force of a spring 90 that springs between the assembly wall 92 and the washer of the pin 88 allows the pin 88 to be selectively seated within each hole 86. On the other hand, since the rail 18 is pivotally connected to the shaft 94 (see FIG. 1), the guide assembly 20 can be moved up and down without restraining the rail 18 at all. Similarly, strut 44 is pivotally coupled to flange 96 so that strut 44 is similarly movable up and down as guide assembly 20 moves. Struts 4 in the position shown in FIG.
4 is at the lower limit position with its lower end placed on the floor. As the guide assembly 20 rises, the struts 44 also rise and are no longer on the floor, as shown, for example, in FIG. The increased stability of the rail 18 no longer causes the stability problem described above, and the struts 44 do not have to remain on the floor during use of the steer climber 16.

Still another feature of the present invention is that the stand 14
The mark 98 is provided on the side surface of the training bench 12 side. The mark 98 corresponds to the hole 86 on the opposite side of the stand 14 so that the user can know the height of the rail 18 in the form of an angle or distance according to the particular hole 86 selected in the height adjustment.

If it is desired to store or transport the device 10, various components need to be removed and folded. For example, the rod 24 is released from its connection with the bar 26 at the base of the stand 14. The rail 18 is pivoted about the shaft 94 so as to be substantially parallel to the stand 14. In addition, rod 24 pivots about its connection to bar 22 and is parallel to rail 18 and stand 14 as shown in FIG. While pivoting the rail 18,
As shown in FIG. 8, extension 34 is positioned generally downwards and wheel 38 rests on the floor. One rod 4
With 2, the rod 42 is pivoted and seated in a hollow tubular strut 44. On the other hand, if a pair of rods 42 were used, they would be struts 44.
Is pivoted on both sides. The struts 44 are provided with holes or openings for accommodating the knobs at the ends of the pins 88 as they rotate toward the stand 14. The upper end of the strut 44 is pivotally fixed to the guide assembly 20. For example, the strut 44 may be a pin 1 having a hook 100 connected to a flange 96 as shown in FIG.
It is fixed to the guide assembly 20 by being hooked on 02. Once the rod 42 is removed from the bar 26, the various components of the steer climber 16 can be folded upright. The rod 42 pivots toward the strut 44, and the strut 44 pivots about the pin 102. Step 43 pivots about the connection with bar 40. Each end of the piston cylinder assembly 48 has a piston bracket 1 attached to a handle 50.
It is pivotally connected by 05. During folding of the device 10, each piston slides fully into the cylinder, and the pivotal connection of the assembly 48 and step 43 allows the piston-cylinder assembly 48 to be placed parallel to the stand 14. When the device 10 is in the folded condition as shown in FIG. 8, unit stability is provided by supporting the device 10 with wheels 38 and bars 26. The extension portion 30 is convenient for use as a handle, and when the assembly unit in a folded state is moved, the bar 2 is used.
The unit can easily be pushed and moved to the desired position by lifting 6 onto the floor and simply tilting the unit so that only the wheels 38 contact the floor. Although not shown, in order to keep the unit in the folded state for a long time, the strap may be tied around the unit.

[0024]

As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a training apparatus in which a training bench equipped with a board whose angle can be adjusted is connected to a stair climber, and when it is not used, it is convenient and compact. It is very convenient because it can be stored in and carried.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a side view of a training device according to the present invention.

2 is a plan view of the training device of FIG. 1. FIG.

FIG. 3 is an end view as seen from the right side of FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 4 is an end view as seen from the left side of FIGS. 1 and 2.

FIG. 5 is a side view of the training apparatus obtained by changing the apparatus shown in FIG. 5 in different operating states.

6 is a plan view of the steps used in the apparatus of FIG.

7 is a sectional view taken along line 7-7 of FIG.

FIG. 8 is a side view of the device of FIGS. 1-7 when in the folded and stored condition.

9 is a sectional view taken along the line 9-9 of FIG.

10 is an end view of the computer board shown in FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 ... Training device 12 ... Training bench 14 ... Stand 16 ... Stair climber 18 ... Rail 20 ... Guide assembly 28 ... Body support board 43 ... Step 48 ... Piston cylinder assembly (resistance means)

Continued Front Page (72) Inventor Christopher Faby. Landin, Delaware, USA 19806, Wilmington, N.V. Franklin Streat 1606

Claims (20)

[Claims] 1. An upright stand and a body support board mounted on a rail, wherein one end of the rail rests on the floor at a distance from the stand and the other end of the rail is A training bench that is coupled to the stand at an angle to tilt the support board, and a pair of side-by-side moveable benches mounted on the stand on the opposite side of the stand from the training bench. Training device comprising a stair climber having an installed step and a resistance means acting on said step to require the user to selectively exert a downward force on the step to overcome it. 2. The steer climber has a triangular support connected to the lower end of the stand to stabilize it during use, and the other end of the rail is movable to the stand to change the inclination of the support board. The device of claim 1, wherein the device is mechanically coupled. 3. The apparatus of claim 2, wherein the steer climber and the training bench are foldable with respect to the stand when in a stored condition when not in use. 4. The triangular support has bars on both sides of the stand, one end of each of the bars is coupled to the lower end of the stand, and each of the steps has one end separated from the stand of the bar. Is pivotally mounted at one end, and the triangular support has a rod whose one end is pivotally connected to the lower end of the stand, the other end of which is pivotally connected to one end of the strut. 4. The apparatus of claim 3, wherein the device is movably coupled and the other end of the strut is pivotally coupled to the stand. 5. The apparatus according to claim 4, further comprising a counter display on the strut, which displays a parameter indicating the number of times the step is depressed. 6. To detect the number of times the one step has passed the strut on the strut near the path of movement of the magnet on the one step, and having a magnet on one of the steps. 6. The device according to claim 5, comprising the magnetic sensor of 7. The resistance means comprises a piston cylinder assembly coupled to each of the steps and coupled to the stand, and means for adjusting the resistance force exerted by the piston cylinder assembly. The device according to claim 6. 8. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein said means for adjusting said resistance force comprises an adjustable valve control, each of said piston cylinder assemblies being fixedly secured to said step. 9. The apparatus of claim 7, wherein each of said piston-cylinder assemblies is movably mounted in said step and constitutes said means for adjusting said resistance force. 10. Each of said steps comprises a slot,
A piston slidably mounted in the slot; and means for selectively securing the bracket to prevent sliding movement of the bracket, the piston cylinder assembly being coupled to the bracket An apparatus according to claim 9, characterized in that 11. The apparatus of claim 10, further comprising on each of the steps markings along the slot that indicate a magnitude of the resistance according to the position of the bracket within the slot. 12. A computer board removably mounted on the upper part of the stand, and a parameter display for displaying training parameters related to the use of the training bench on the computer board. The device according to claim 7. 13. The apparatus of claim 12 having a program panel removably mounted on the computer board. 14. A guide assembly slidably mounted on the stand so as to be vertically movable along the stand, and guide fixing means for fixing the guide assembly to a selected position of the stand.
The rail is coupled to the stand by pivotally coupling it to the guide assembly and the strut is coupled to the stand by pivotally coupling it to the guide assembly. 14. A device according to claim 13, characterized in that 15. The guide fixing means is selected from one of a series of holes arranged in a line in a vertical direction on a surface of the stand facing the climber, and one of the holes provided in the guide assembly. A lock pin that can be inserted into the stand, and a mark that is provided on a surface of the stand facing the training bench and indicates a state where the rail is placed according to a hole into which the lock pin is inserted. The device according to claim 14. 16. The rail has a pair of extensions, the extensions having wheels at their free ends, the wheels being the device when the steer climber and the training bench are folded against the stand. 16. The device of claim 15, which is in the lowest portion of 17. The support board is slidably mounted on the rail, and a bench support rod has one end pivotally coupled to the rail and the other end removably coupled to the lower portion of the stand, The apparatus of claim 16, wherein the rod is removably coupled to the stand. 18. The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the steer climber has a triangular support attached to the lower end of the stand to stabilize it during use. 19. The triangular support has bars on both sides of the stand, one end of each of the bars is coupled to the lower end of the stand, and each of the steps has one end separated from the stand of the bar. Is pivotally mounted at one end, and the triangular support has a rod whose one end is pivotally connected to the lower end of the stand, the other end of which is pivotally connected to one end of the strut. 3. The movable member is movably connected, and the other end of the strut is rotatably connected to the stand.
The device according to. 20. A computer board removably mounted on the upper part of the stand, and a parameter display for displaying training parameters related to the use of the training bench on the computer board. The device according to claim 1.