CA2011676A1 - Reciprocating weight exercise device - Google Patents
Reciprocating weight exercise deviceInfo
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- CA2011676A1 CA2011676A1 CA002011676A CA2011676A CA2011676A1 CA 2011676 A1 CA2011676 A1 CA 2011676A1 CA 002011676 A CA002011676 A CA 002011676A CA 2011676 A CA2011676 A CA 2011676A CA 2011676 A1 CA2011676 A1 CA 2011676A1
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- Prior art keywords
- rod
- weight
- handle
- exercise device
- sliding movement
- Prior art date
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Classifications
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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
- A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
- A63B21/05—Linearly-compressed elements
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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
- A63B15/00—Clubs for gymnastics or the like, e.g. for swinging exercises
- A63B15/005—Clubs for gymnastics or the like, e.g. for swinging exercises with a weight movable along the longitudinal axis of the club due to centrifugal forces
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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
- A63B21/02—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters
- A63B21/023—Wound springs
Abstract
ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE
An exercise device is provided that is useful for exercising various muscle groups of the body including the arms, shoulders, upper and lower back, abdomen, and to a certain extent the legs. The device comprises a rod that has a sliding weight. The sliding action of the weight is restricted or dampened by springs. To exercise with this device one holds the rod and causes the weight to slide back and forth along the length of the rod.
An exercise device is provided that is useful for exercising various muscle groups of the body including the arms, shoulders, upper and lower back, abdomen, and to a certain extent the legs. The device comprises a rod that has a sliding weight. The sliding action of the weight is restricted or dampened by springs. To exercise with this device one holds the rod and causes the weight to slide back and forth along the length of the rod.
Description
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R~CIPROCATING WEIGHT EXERCISE DEVICE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention is related to bar-bell type exercise devices and is particularly directed to an exercise device having reciprocating weight~.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an advance in the art of exercise devices and is an improvement in the type of the exercise device disclosed in United States Patent No.
2,528,213, issued to Wilfred V. Dantolan on October 31, 1950, the teachings of which are hereby incorporated by reference. The invention comprises a rigid rod with a sliding weight the movement of which is restrained along the entire length of the rod by springs. The rod has handles at one or both ends. To use the invention one holds the rod by the handles and causes the weight to slide back and forth along the length of the rod. The invention enables one to exercise various portions of the body including the arms, shoulders, upper and lower back, abdomen, and to a certain extent the legs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A particular feature of this invention is to provide a reciprocating weight exercise device. A
further feature of this invention is to provide a substantially uniform forca to the user that is substantially free from jarring or percussive forces.
According to the invent:ion a reciprocating weigh-t exercise device is provided which comprises a rigid rod having a first and a second end. A handle is attached to the first end of this rod. A weight is on the rod and is adapted for sliding movement along the rod. A means for restricting the sliding movement of the weight along the entire length of the rod is provided so that when the weight is slid back and :Eorth along the rod in a direction parallel to the length of the r~d a USer will feel a substantially uniform force from the sliding movement of the weight and so that a user will feel a force substantially free from jarring ~orces from the sliding movement of the weight.
To aid in understanding the invention one is directed towards the drawings and the detailed description of the present preferred embodiment of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 i8 an illustration of a reciprocating weight exercise device of the present invention.
_ETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PRESENTLY PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF
THE INVENTION
An embodiment of a structure made in accordance With the present invention i~ the reciprocating weight device illustrated in Fig. 1. In this device a rigid rod 1 has a s~iding weight 2 on it. The rod can be made out of steel, iron, aluminum~ or other materials of similar strength, although it is preferred to keep the weight of the rod as light as possible while maintaining the necessary strength. The weight is designed to slide along the length of the rod and can be made of steel, iron, or other similar materials. The weight of the weight can be varied depending upon the strength of the user and the type of the exercise being preformed.
Typically, weights of one, two, three, and five pounds are used. At each end of the rod are handles 3 and 4.
The handles can be made from rubber or other similar 3 2 ~ ~ ~ & ~
material tha-t provides a good grip so that the user's hands will not slip. In particular, the handle material ~hould provide a good grip both when the user's hands are dry and when they are wet from perspiration The handles a~e fixed to the rod ~o they will not come loose during use. To pro~ect the user's hands during use the handles have flange B 5 and 6.
Coil springs 7 and 8 are used to restrict or dampen the sliding motion of the weight. The springs fit around the rod and the ends of the springs abut against the handle and the weight.
To use the device one ~rasps each handle and moves the rod back and forth in a direction parallel to the length of the rod. This motion causes the weight to slide back and forth along the length of the rod as illustrated by the arrows in Fi~. 1. The springs serve to dampen the sliding motion o~ the weight; thus making the resistance or force felt by the user substantially uniform and substantially limiti~g the occurrence of any jarring or percussive forces.
For example as the weight is sliding towards handle 3, the spring 7 between the handle and the weight will begin to be compressed as soon as the weight leaves the center position.
This compression will continue as the distance between the weight and the handle decreases. As the spring becomes more compressed the force it exerts opposing the movement of the weight will gradually increase until the force exerted by the compressed spring is sufficient to stop the movement of the weight towards handle 3 and start it, in conjunction with the force exerted by the user, bacX towards handle 4.
This same effect will then take place on the handle 4 side of the rod. It is the combination of the force exerted by the user to slide the weight and the resistance provided by the springs that provides the physical conditioning benefits to the user.
Many different types of exercises can be used with the present device. The device can be held horizontally in b~ `
front of the body with the arms out stretched in ahorizontal position. The device can also be held horizontally in front of the body at waist level or above the head.
Additionally, because of the springs, the device can be used in a vertical position. For this type of exercise the rod is held vertically, With one handle above the other and the rod is moved Up and down causing the weight to slide up and down. The springs add resistance to the movement of the weight as it is sliding up and slow the the movement of the weight as it is sliding down.
Additio~ally, the springs keep the weight in the center position on the rod when the rod is in a vertical position but not being moved. The rod can also be used at any other angle of inclination between horizontal and vertical.
The body parts or muscle groups affected by exercising with the device will depend upon the angle of inclination of the rod, the position of the rod With respect to the body, the amount of weight used, and the tension of the springs used.
The device as well can be used from a sitting position and thus may be beneficial to those confined to a wheelchair. Additionally, the device can be used while standing on one leg to develop balance.
In another embodiment of the present invention at least one of the handles is removable so that the weight and the springs on the rod can be changed. For instance the handle can be treaded or screwed on to the rod.
R~CIPROCATING WEIGHT EXERCISE DEVICE
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The invention is related to bar-bell type exercise devices and is particularly directed to an exercise device having reciprocating weight~.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention is an advance in the art of exercise devices and is an improvement in the type of the exercise device disclosed in United States Patent No.
2,528,213, issued to Wilfred V. Dantolan on October 31, 1950, the teachings of which are hereby incorporated by reference. The invention comprises a rigid rod with a sliding weight the movement of which is restrained along the entire length of the rod by springs. The rod has handles at one or both ends. To use the invention one holds the rod by the handles and causes the weight to slide back and forth along the length of the rod. The invention enables one to exercise various portions of the body including the arms, shoulders, upper and lower back, abdomen, and to a certain extent the legs.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
A particular feature of this invention is to provide a reciprocating weight exercise device. A
further feature of this invention is to provide a substantially uniform forca to the user that is substantially free from jarring or percussive forces.
According to the invent:ion a reciprocating weigh-t exercise device is provided which comprises a rigid rod having a first and a second end. A handle is attached to the first end of this rod. A weight is on the rod and is adapted for sliding movement along the rod. A means for restricting the sliding movement of the weight along the entire length of the rod is provided so that when the weight is slid back and :Eorth along the rod in a direction parallel to the length of the r~d a USer will feel a substantially uniform force from the sliding movement of the weight and so that a user will feel a force substantially free from jarring ~orces from the sliding movement of the weight.
To aid in understanding the invention one is directed towards the drawings and the detailed description of the present preferred embodiment of the invention.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
Fig. 1 i8 an illustration of a reciprocating weight exercise device of the present invention.
_ETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PRESENTLY PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF
THE INVENTION
An embodiment of a structure made in accordance With the present invention i~ the reciprocating weight device illustrated in Fig. 1. In this device a rigid rod 1 has a s~iding weight 2 on it. The rod can be made out of steel, iron, aluminum~ or other materials of similar strength, although it is preferred to keep the weight of the rod as light as possible while maintaining the necessary strength. The weight is designed to slide along the length of the rod and can be made of steel, iron, or other similar materials. The weight of the weight can be varied depending upon the strength of the user and the type of the exercise being preformed.
Typically, weights of one, two, three, and five pounds are used. At each end of the rod are handles 3 and 4.
The handles can be made from rubber or other similar 3 2 ~ ~ ~ & ~
material tha-t provides a good grip so that the user's hands will not slip. In particular, the handle material ~hould provide a good grip both when the user's hands are dry and when they are wet from perspiration The handles a~e fixed to the rod ~o they will not come loose during use. To pro~ect the user's hands during use the handles have flange B 5 and 6.
Coil springs 7 and 8 are used to restrict or dampen the sliding motion of the weight. The springs fit around the rod and the ends of the springs abut against the handle and the weight.
To use the device one ~rasps each handle and moves the rod back and forth in a direction parallel to the length of the rod. This motion causes the weight to slide back and forth along the length of the rod as illustrated by the arrows in Fi~. 1. The springs serve to dampen the sliding motion o~ the weight; thus making the resistance or force felt by the user substantially uniform and substantially limiti~g the occurrence of any jarring or percussive forces.
For example as the weight is sliding towards handle 3, the spring 7 between the handle and the weight will begin to be compressed as soon as the weight leaves the center position.
This compression will continue as the distance between the weight and the handle decreases. As the spring becomes more compressed the force it exerts opposing the movement of the weight will gradually increase until the force exerted by the compressed spring is sufficient to stop the movement of the weight towards handle 3 and start it, in conjunction with the force exerted by the user, bacX towards handle 4.
This same effect will then take place on the handle 4 side of the rod. It is the combination of the force exerted by the user to slide the weight and the resistance provided by the springs that provides the physical conditioning benefits to the user.
Many different types of exercises can be used with the present device. The device can be held horizontally in b~ `
front of the body with the arms out stretched in ahorizontal position. The device can also be held horizontally in front of the body at waist level or above the head.
Additionally, because of the springs, the device can be used in a vertical position. For this type of exercise the rod is held vertically, With one handle above the other and the rod is moved Up and down causing the weight to slide up and down. The springs add resistance to the movement of the weight as it is sliding up and slow the the movement of the weight as it is sliding down.
Additio~ally, the springs keep the weight in the center position on the rod when the rod is in a vertical position but not being moved. The rod can also be used at any other angle of inclination between horizontal and vertical.
The body parts or muscle groups affected by exercising with the device will depend upon the angle of inclination of the rod, the position of the rod With respect to the body, the amount of weight used, and the tension of the springs used.
The device as well can be used from a sitting position and thus may be beneficial to those confined to a wheelchair. Additionally, the device can be used while standing on one leg to develop balance.
In another embodiment of the present invention at least one of the handles is removable so that the weight and the springs on the rod can be changed. For instance the handle can be treaded or screwed on to the rod.
In another embodiment o:E the present invention the rigid rod has a handle at one end and a stop member attached to the other end that prevents the spring and weight from sliding of:~. The handle is designed for easy and secure grasping by one hand, such as the handle of a snow shovel. This e~bodiment is useful for one handed exercises.
Many variations of the invention suggest themselves to those skilled in the art in view of the above disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention.
Many variations of the invention suggest themselves to those skilled in the art in view of the above disclosure without departing from the spirit and scope of this invention.
Claims (8)
1. A reciprocating weight exercise device which comprises:
a rigid rod having a first and a second end, a handle attached to said first end of said rod;
a weight on said rod adapted for sliding movement along said rod; and, a means for restricting the sliding movement of said weight along the entire length of said rod so that when the weight is slid back and forth along the rod in a direction parallel to the length of the rod a user will feel a substantially uniform force from the sliding movement of said weight.
a rigid rod having a first and a second end, a handle attached to said first end of said rod;
a weight on said rod adapted for sliding movement along said rod; and, a means for restricting the sliding movement of said weight along the entire length of said rod so that when the weight is slid back and forth along the rod in a direction parallel to the length of the rod a user will feel a substantially uniform force from the sliding movement of said weight.
2. The reciprocating weight exercise device of claim 1 where in said handle is detachable.
3. The reciprocating weight exercise device of claim 1 where in said means for restricting the sliding movement of said weight along the entire length of said rod comprises a coil spring and a stop member attached to said second end of said rod.
4. A reciprocating weight exercise device which comprises:
a rigid rod having a first and a second end;
a handle attached to said first end of said rod;
a weight on said rod adapted for sliding movement along said rod; and, a means for restricting the sliding movement of said weight along the entire length of said rod so that when the weight is slid back and forth along the rod in a direction parallel to the length of the rod a user will feel a force substantially free from jarring forces from the sliding movement of said weight.
a rigid rod having a first and a second end;
a handle attached to said first end of said rod;
a weight on said rod adapted for sliding movement along said rod; and, a means for restricting the sliding movement of said weight along the entire length of said rod so that when the weight is slid back and forth along the rod in a direction parallel to the length of the rod a user will feel a force substantially free from jarring forces from the sliding movement of said weight.
5. The reciprocating weight exercise device of claim 4 where in said handle is detachable.
6. The reciprocating weight exercise device of claim 4 where in said means for restricting the sliding movement of said weight along the entire length of said rod comprises a coil spring and a stop member attached to said second end of said rod.
7. An exercise device which comprises:
a rigid rod having a first end and a second end;
a weight on said rod, said weight having a first side and a second side and adapted for sliding movement along said rod;
a first handle attached to said first end of said rod and a second handle attached to said second end of said rod;
said first side of said weight being disposed toward said first handle and said second side of said being disposed toward said second handle;
a first coil spring having a first end and a second end;
said first coil spring located around said rod;
said first end of said first coil spring abutting against said first handle and said second end of said first coil spring abutting against said first side of said weight;
a second coil spring having a first end and a second end; and, said first end of said second coil spring abutting against said second handle and said second end of said second coil spring abutting against said second side of said weight.
a rigid rod having a first end and a second end;
a weight on said rod, said weight having a first side and a second side and adapted for sliding movement along said rod;
a first handle attached to said first end of said rod and a second handle attached to said second end of said rod;
said first side of said weight being disposed toward said first handle and said second side of said being disposed toward said second handle;
a first coil spring having a first end and a second end;
said first coil spring located around said rod;
said first end of said first coil spring abutting against said first handle and said second end of said first coil spring abutting against said first side of said weight;
a second coil spring having a first end and a second end; and, said first end of said second coil spring abutting against said second handle and said second end of said second coil spring abutting against said second side of said weight.
8. The exercise device of claim 7 wherein said first handle is detachable.
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