WO1992018204A1 - Exerciseur - Google Patents

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WO1992018204A1
WO1992018204A1 PCT/US1992/003131 US9203131W WO9218204A1 WO 1992018204 A1 WO1992018204 A1 WO 1992018204A1 US 9203131 W US9203131 W US 9203131W WO 9218204 A1 WO9218204 A1 WO 9218204A1
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Lloyd Lambert
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/068—User-manipulated weights using user's body weight

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  • This invention relates to exercise apparatus used to improve cardiovascular conditioning and muscle conditioning of the human body.
  • Exercise can take many forms. Exercise often will emphasize cardiovascular, or aerobic, conditioning. Alternatively, exercise will emphasize muscle or strength conditioning. Repetitive motion activities such as running, cycling, swimming, rowing, and cross country skiing all have the potential of providing cardiovascular conditioning. Each of these activities, however, has one or more drawbacks. For example, running often leads to impact injuries of joints such as knees and hips; swimming requires access to a pool; and, cross country skiing requires snow. These drawbacks make such activities less than ideal.
  • the present invention provides an exercise machine which is of straight forward construction and easy for even a beginner to use.
  • Exercise on an embodiment of the present invention involves virtually all of the major muscles of the body in an exercise that optimally distributes the exercise effort throughout the body's musculoskeletal system.
  • the described embodiment of the present invention includes a base having a forward end and a rearward end.
  • a seat is also provided upon which the user's body rests.
  • a means for permitting the seat to be smoothly raised and lowered in relation to the base is also provided.
  • a pair of grips desirably mounted on a handlebar, are positioned forward of the seat and are configured to be grasped by the user.
  • a means for permitting the pair of grips to move in a back-and-forth reciprocating fashion is provided.
  • a pair of pedals each positioned forward of the seat and each configured to rest a foot of the user upon, are also included.
  • a means for permitting the pair of pedals to move in a back-and- forth reciprocating fashion is also included.
  • the user pulls with his arms and pushes with his legs, he raises his body.
  • the user's upper and lower extremities, as well as major muscles in other regions of the body are worked an amount which is regulated by the weight of the user and in accordance with the number of repetitions per minute carried out by the user.
  • the user lifts his own body weight which ensures that musculoskeletal strength matches the user's body weight.
  • the mechanical leverage provided by the apparatus balances the relative strength of the user's upper and lower extremities and the user's trunk in order to equally share the exercise effort among the large muscles of the body in proportion to their strength.
  • exercise carried out in accordance with the present invention produces greater energy expenditure at a standard heart rate than conventional forms of exercise such as walking, jogging, cycling, swimming, or weight lifting machines because of the widespread metabolic activity of the body muscles.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the presently preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • Figure 2 is a side view of the apparatus represented in Figure 1 showing the movement of the apparatus as a user operates the apparatus.
  • Figure 3 is a side view of the apparatus in a resting position.
  • Figure 4 is a side view of the apparatus in a fully extended position.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of the presently preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the illustrated embodiment of the present invention provides resistive muscle conditioning of virtually all of the major muscles of the body while also providing aerobic conditioning.
  • the present invention provides a balance between upper extremity and lower extremity exercise without requiring any conscious adjustment on the part of the user. Even further, the present invention matches the effort required of the user to the user's body weight to avoid over exertion, and accompanying injuries, or under exertion, and an ineffective workout.
  • a seat 10 is provided whereupon the body (not illustrated) of the user is supported.
  • the seat 10 is merely one example of a means for supporting a body.
  • many different structures adapted to support the weight of the user via contact with various body parts can also be used.
  • Such structures may also include straps, saddles, or other structures now known or to be developed in the future which perform a function similar or equivalent to the illustrated seat or other described structures.
  • a user rests his body weight on the seat 10 and takes hold of grips 37 on handlebar 36.
  • An additional grip 39 can also be provided. Both grips 37 and 39 are preferably covered with a padding material.
  • the user also places his feet on pedals 30. Then, as the user pulls the handlebar 36 toward his body, and pushes the pedals 30 away from his body, the seat 10 is raised in proportion to the movement of the handlebar 36 and the pedals 30.
  • the user's own strength using muscles not just in the lower and upper extremities but also using muscles located in the back and abdominal regions, raises the user's body in the direction of Arrow A.
  • Figure 2 will be used to describe the structures used to carry out the above described general functions of the illustrated embodiment.
  • a base 12 with feet 14 and 16 is provided to support the moving structures of the apparatus up off the floor or other underlying surface. Many structures performing similar or equivalent functions can be substituted for the base 12 and the feet 14 and 16.
  • the seat 10 is attached to a seat support member 18. It will be appreciated that the structures described herein can be fabricated from many different materials known to those skilled in the art. It is preferred, however, that the apparatus be fabricated from steel or some other similarly durable material.
  • a wheel strut 20 Pivotally connected to the seat support member 18 is a wheel strut 20. At the end of wheel strut 20 is a wheel 22. As shown best in Figure 1, the wheel is preferably connected to wheel strut by way of a clevis arrangement.
  • the wheel strut 20 is attached by axle 21 to a first interconnecting member
  • the first interconnecting member 40 and the second interconnecting member 41 function to transfer the movement of handlebar 36, pedals 30, and their associated structures, to the wheel strut 20 and serve as one example of a means for transferring the reciprocating movement of the handlebar and the pedals to the seat such that as the user moves the pair of grips 37 and the pair of pedals 30 in a reciprocating fashion, the seat is raised and lowered in proportion to the movement.
  • a wheel stop structure such as a vertical protrusion (not illustrated) attached to base 12, can desirably be included to ensure that the wheel 22 stops at the position represented by the phantom image.
  • the handlebar 36 is attached to an arm 34. It will be appreciated that it is within the scope of the present invention to provide a means for varying the length of the arm 34 in order to accommodate users of different heights and to change the mechanical advantage provided to the user. It is preferred, however, to accommodate users of different heights by adjusting the position of the seat 10.
  • the arm 34 is pivotally connected to a support 24 at pivot point 38.
  • the pedals 30 are each pivotally connected to a leg 28 which in turn is swingably connected to the support 24 at pivot point 32. It is to be understood that the swinging, rotating, or pivoting structures included in the embodiments of the present invention can include bearings or other friction reducing devices and materials in accordance with general practice in the art.
  • the arm 34 and the leg 28 move in a back and forth reciprocating fashion, as represented by Arrows B and C, respectively, with the movement of the user's hands and feet.
  • One end of the arm 34 is pivotally connected to the first interconnecting member 40 at 46.
  • the leg 28 is pivotally connected to the second interconnecting member 41 at 48.
  • Another end of the second interconnecting member 41 is pivotally attached to the arm 34 at 46.
  • the seat support member 18 is also swingably connected to the support 24 by a stud 44 which is connected to a rotating structure at pivot point 42.
  • the rotating structure at pivot point 42 can be a suitable bearing structure keeping in mind that the bearing structure will carry the weight of the user.
  • the four pivot points represented at 23, 32, 28, and 42 are the four pivot points represented at 23, 32, 28, and 42. These four pivot points should be arranged so that when the arm 34 has reached a vertical orientation the wheel 22 has traveled forward from about four inches to about eight inches, and most preferably approximately six inches, in the direction of Arrow F. As the arm 34 arrives at the orientation represented by the solid image (the fully extended position) , the wheel 22 should have traveled an amount in the range from about eight inches to about sixteen inches, and most preferably twelve inches. Using these parameters allows the user to obtain an optimum workout and eliminates any need to adjust the length of the arm 34 or legs 28 but the only adjustment needed is the longitudinal adjustment of the seat 10 position. Referring next to Figure 3, the apparatus of the present invention is illustrated in a starting or resting position.
  • the user's upper body is stretched out to reach the handlebar 37 when in the illustrated position.
  • the height of the seat 10 in relation to the position of the grips 37 when in the starting position " represented in Figure 3 should be calculated to fully stretch the user's body.
  • a means for allowing the grips 37 to rotate in the direction of Arrow D can preferably be included. By rotating the grips 37, with each up and down cycle on the apparatus, the user can further work his back and arms and more fully stretch these portions of his body.
  • the present invention simultaneously works, conditions, and stretches the major muscles and joints of the body.
  • the body regions which are involved in the exercise include, among others, the: calves; thighs; buttocks; abdomen; lower back; upper back; shoulders; chest; front of upper arms; back of upper arms; and forearms.
  • the involvement of all of these body regions during the use of the present invention is in contrast to other exercise activities which concentrate on only specific regions of the body.
  • the stretching of the arms, shoulders, upper back, and lower back during each up and down cycle of the illustrated embodiment is a benefit to the user.
  • the grips 37 are one example of a means for receiving an upper extremity of the body.
  • Other structures which receive the user's grasp or receive the arm of the user are also intended to fall within the scope of the means for receiving an upper extremity of the body.
  • straps, cuffs, or other connecting devices can also be included if desired.
  • the seat 10 desirably includes means for varying the longitudinal position of the seat to accommodate different size users.
  • the shape of the seat 10 should allow the user to freely move his legs during the up and down cycles of the illustrated embodiment. It is also desirable that the shape of the seat provide adequate support for large users and allow shorter users to slide forward on the seat 10 to assume a better position.
  • Those skilled in the art can devise an appropriate structure for the seat 10 using the teachings set forth herein.
  • the handlebar is drawn up against the body of the user (not illustrated) and his legs are extended against the pedals 30.
  • a means for allowing the pedals 30 to rotate in the direction of Arrow E is provided. This allows the user to stretch his leg at the end of each cycle in a fashion similar to the stretching of the arms by rotating when rotating the grips 37.
  • pedals 30 are the presently preferred example of a means for receiving the lower extremity of the user.
  • Other structures performing the same or similar functions of serving as a foot rest or receiving the foot or leg of the user are also intended to fall within the scope of a means for receiving the lower extremity of the user.
  • the illustrated mechanical interconnection of the articulating structures is a presently preferred example of a means for raising and lowering the means for supporting the body in proportion to the movement of the grips and the pedals as well as a means for transferring the motion of the grips and the pedals to the seat.
  • Other structures performing similar or equivalent functions can also be used.
  • the simplicity of the embodiments of the present invention is an advance over previously available devices and exercises.
  • the present invention utilizes the weight of the user's body to properly match the effort required of the user.
  • the articulating structures are designed to the balance the relative strength of the upper and lower body in order to equally share the exercise load among the large muscles of the body in proportion to their strength.
  • the moderate resistance of raising and lowering the body weight, combined with the repetitive movements, results in an ideal exercise that contributes to overall physical fitness.
  • a greater amount of oxygen is used by the body, at a standard heart rate, than during conventional exercises such as walking, running, or cycling.
  • more calories are consumed using the present invention per unit of time than with other exercises.
  • a user can easily find the best level of exertion by merely adjusting the number of up and down cycles performed per minute on the apparatus.
  • a metronome device can desirably be included with embodiments of the present invention.
  • the present invention can desirably be carried out without the inclusion of weight plates, cables, ropes, chains, electrical circuits, or other complicated electromechanical components which are subject to wear and breakage.
  • the invention can be carried out, however, using such mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, or electrical components if desired but the illustrated embodiment and similarly straight forward arrangements are presently preferred.
  • the simplicity with which the present invention can be carried out results in an exercise machine which can be used by beginners and experienced athletes alike; no particular athletic ability or experience is necessary to use the embodiments of the present invention.
  • the present invention avoids placing undue strain on any particular joint or muscle, the chance of injury during use of the present invention is greatly reduced.
  • the present invention provides an apparatus wherein the human body is exercised in a unique and novel way which simultaneously conditions the major muscles of the arms, legs, and trunk and contributes equally to all of the essential elements of physical fitness. All of these benefits are obtained with an apparatus which is of straight forward and durable construction which can be used by persons of all levels of physical fitness.

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Appareil exerciseur comprenant une base (12, 14, 16) destinée à supporter l'appareil au-dessus de la surface du sol ainsi qu'un siège (10) destiné à supporter le corps de l'utilisateur. Des structures permettent de relever et d'abaisser doucement le siège par rapport à la base. Une paire de poignées (37) montées sur un guidon (36) sont positionnées à l'avant du siège (10) et elles sont configurées de manière à être saisies par l'utilisateur. On a également prévu une paire de pédales (30) positionnées chacune à l'avant du siège (10) et configurées de manière à recevoir le pied de l'utilisateur. Des structures permettent de déplacer les poignées (37) et les pédales (30) vers l'arrière et vers l'avant en un mouvement de va-et-vient. Une liaison mécanique articulée (20, 41) permet de transférer le mouvement de va-et-vient de la paire de poignées et de la paire de pédales au siège de manière que l'utilisateur déplace la paire de poignées et la paire de pédales en un va-et-vient, le siège (10) étant relevé et abaissé proportionnellement au mouvement. Ainsi, à mesure que l'utilisateur tire avec ses bras et pousse avec ses jambes, il lève son corps, ces mouvements répétés constituant un exercice de conditionnement musculaire et cardiovasculaire.
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GB2281218A (en) * 1993-08-24 1995-03-01 Paul Chen Horse-riding type exerciser
US5458553A (en) * 1995-01-03 1995-10-17 Wu; Tien-Lai Foldable exercise device
US5464378A (en) * 1994-06-27 1995-11-07 Kuo-Ron Lee Foldable exerciser horse
US5478298A (en) * 1995-02-27 1995-12-26 Chen; Paul Convertible horse-riding type exerciser
US5586959A (en) * 1995-12-20 1996-12-24 Adkins; Joseph E. Exercise machine
US5647825A (en) * 1995-12-20 1997-07-15 Adkins; Joseph E. Exercise machine
US5672142A (en) * 1996-01-05 1997-09-30 Wu; Tien-Lai Foldable exercise device
US5733229A (en) * 1995-02-01 1998-03-31 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Exercise apparatus using body weight resistance
GB2425969A (en) * 2005-05-13 2006-11-15 Chou Hong Multi-purpose exerciser
US7294096B1 (en) * 2003-11-21 2007-11-13 Stearns Kenneth W Torso exercise methods and apparatus

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US2642288A (en) * 1949-08-01 1953-06-16 Pearl B Bell Exercise machine
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US2642288A (en) * 1949-08-01 1953-06-16 Pearl B Bell Exercise machine
US2924456A (en) * 1957-11-18 1960-02-09 Harold J Miller Exercising machines
US4300760A (en) * 1977-01-12 1981-11-17 Harry Bobroff Exercise device

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GB2281218A (en) * 1993-08-24 1995-03-01 Paul Chen Horse-riding type exerciser
GB2281218B (en) * 1993-08-24 1996-04-03 Paul Chen Horse-riding type exerciser
US5464378A (en) * 1994-06-27 1995-11-07 Kuo-Ron Lee Foldable exerciser horse
US5458553A (en) * 1995-01-03 1995-10-17 Wu; Tien-Lai Foldable exercise device
US5733229A (en) * 1995-02-01 1998-03-31 Icon Health & Fitness, Inc. Exercise apparatus using body weight resistance
US5478298A (en) * 1995-02-27 1995-12-26 Chen; Paul Convertible horse-riding type exerciser
US5586959A (en) * 1995-12-20 1996-12-24 Adkins; Joseph E. Exercise machine
US5647825A (en) * 1995-12-20 1997-07-15 Adkins; Joseph E. Exercise machine
US5672142A (en) * 1996-01-05 1997-09-30 Wu; Tien-Lai Foldable exercise device
US7294096B1 (en) * 2003-11-21 2007-11-13 Stearns Kenneth W Torso exercise methods and apparatus
GB2425969A (en) * 2005-05-13 2006-11-15 Chou Hong Multi-purpose exerciser
GB2425969B (en) * 2005-05-13 2007-04-04 Chou Hong Multi-purpose exerciser

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