AU2008280834A1

AU2008280834A1 - Training device

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Publication number: AU2008280834A1
Application number: AU2008280834A
Authority: AU
Inventors: Paul GRECH; Nathan Merchant
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2007-07-25
Filing date: 2008-07-25
Publication date: 2009-01-29
Also published as: US20100216609A1; AU2010100212A4; EP2170469A1; WO2009012532A1; AU2010100749A4

Description

WO 2009/012532 PCT/AU2008/001079 TRAINING DEVICE Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a device for fitness training. 5 Background of the Invention Fitness training that comprises a boxing or punching element is widely used to improve cardio pulmonary fitness. Generally such fitness training is performed using a punching bag which is situated hanging from the ceiling or attached with a flexible 10 stand. Such punching bags do not allow for directional punching which is beneficial for cardio pulmonary fitness. As a result fitness training often utilises a partner holding punching pads. Summary of the Invention 15 Disclosed is a training device comprising a body with one or more arms extending from the body, with a striking pad affixed to each arm. Each arm is adapted for striking contact and resilient in response to striking contact. The training device allows a user to perform boxing and cardio training exercises in a variety of positions and heights and to adjust the position of the striking contact as 20 required. Further, the user does not have to be concerned that they might injure a partner holding punching pads, but instead can use their strength on the training device as they wish. This allows the user to do cardio or boxing exercises in their own time at the best of their ability. In one form the arms are spring loaded. In one form the arms comprise two or more 25 segments which are attached together. In one form the body is adapted to be affixed to a wall and is moveable in relation to the wall. In another form the body is adapted to be affixed to a stand. In one form the body is height adjustable to allow a user to position the body at the most appropriate height.

WO 2009/012532 PCT/AU2008/001079 -2 In one form the arms are moveable in relation to the body. In one form that arms are affixed to the body at an attachment point and the arms are moveable in relation to the attachment point. In one form the arms are angularly moveable in relation to the body. In one form each arm comprises two or more segments, each of which are moveable in 5 relation to the body. This allows for a user to position the arms at an angle at which he wishes to punch or strike the arms. In one form the arms comprise two arms positioned to emulate arms extending from a human body. In one form the body is vertically moveable by means of a mechanical actuator. In one 10 form the mechanical actuator can be actuated without use of hands. Brief Description of the Drawings Figure 1 is a front view of a training device of one embodiment of the disclosure; Figure 2 is a side view of the training device of Figure 1; Figure 3 is a perspective view of a mounting of the training device of Figure 1; 15 Figure 4 is a perspective view of a body of the training device of Figure 1; Figure 5 is a perspective view of an arm of the training device of Figure 1; Figure 6 is a front perspective view of a body and arm of the training device of Figure 1. 20 Detailed Description of an Embodiment of the Present Invention Referring to the Figures, disclosed is a training device 1 which is adapted for cardio pulmonary or boxing training. The training device 1 comprises a body 10 which is adapted to be affixed with a mounting 11. The mounting 11 incorporates attachment segments 12 which extend along each side of the mounting 11. The attachment 25 segments 12 include a plurality of attachment holes 13 which are adapted to allow the body 10 to be moved in the vertical plane up and down the mounting 11 and attached with mounting pins (not illustrated) to the mounting 11 via the attachment holes 13. The training device 1 further comprises arms 15 which extend from the body 10. Each 30 arm includes a contact pad 16. The arms are adapted to move with the body 10 such WO 2009/012532 PCT/AU2008/001079 -3 that the arms and therefore the contact pads 16 can be positioned at variable heights from the ground. As will be appreciated this allows for a variety of exercises as well allowing for a variety of users. 5 The contact pad 16 comprises a rigid base 17 and a yielding pad surface 18. The pad surface 18 may be composed of a leather or rubber cover over a foam or rubber padding. The pad surface 18 is designed to be punched by a user without injury. Each arm 15 is composed of two arm segments 20 and 21. Inner arm segment 20 is 10 adapted to be affixed with the body 10 while outer arm segment 21 is adapted to be affixed with the contact pad 16. The inner arm segment and outer arm segment 21 are attached together such that upon contact with the pad 16 the arm yields so as not to injure a user. The inner arm segment 20 and outer arm segment 21 are spring loaded in relation to one another. This allows for a user to punch the contact pad 16, for the 15 contact pad 16 to yield in response as the arm segments 20 and 21 move with respect to one another and for the contact pad 16 to return to its original position. That is, the arms 15 are resilient upon punching contact. Each arm 15 and each arm segment 20 and 21 is angularly movable with respect to the 20 other ann segments and with respect to the body 10. As a result the contact pad 16 can be positioned in a variety of positions for a variety of exercises. The contact pad 16 is moveable with respect to the outer arm segment 21. The contact pad is affixed with the outer arm segment 21 such that the contact pad 16 can be 25 angularly moved with respect to the outer arm segment. This allows for the arms to be angled in one direction while the contact pad is angled in a different orientation to allow for great freedom of choice in selecting positioning for the contact portion. For example, the arms can extend outwardly from the body while 30 the contact pad 16 is oriented to face downwardly from the body to allow for upper cut punching exercises. Alternatively the contact pad 16 can be positioned directly in front WO 2009/012532 PCT/AU2008/001079 -4 of the body 10 to allow for more straight forward punching exercises. In one not illustrated embodiment the body 10 is adapted to be attached with a stand (not illustrated). In this embodiment the body 10 is vertically moveable up and down 5 the stand and each arm 15 is moveable with respect to the body 10. In another not illustrated embodiment the body 10 and arms 15 are moveable by a mechanical actuator. This mechanical actuator may be actuated without using the hands for a more seamless exercise regime. In one not illustrated form the mechanical 10 actuator is actuated to move the body 10 and/or arms 15 by foot actuation. In a further not illustrated embodiment the body 10 and arms 15 are moveable by an electronic actuator. In one form the electronic actuator is programmable to allow a user to program the training device 1 for a particular exercise program or for a series of 15 combination punching exercises. For example, the training device can be programmed to allow a user to do a sequence of punches upward and then directly forward. In yet another not illustrated form the body is moveable in the horizontal plane either in a straight line or about a curve. In this form the mounting 11 incorporates a horizontal 20 segment (not illustrated) which allows the body to move horizontally with respect to its original position. This allows a user to incorporate motion into the exercise. It can be seen that the training device allows a person to perform boxing and cardio training exercises without requiring the involvement of another person. Further, a user 25 does not need to worry about injuring the person who is assisting. This allows a user to perform to their best ability. While the training device has been described with reference to the aforementioned embodiment, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that alterations, changes 30 and improvements may be made and equivalents may be substituted for the elements thereof without departing from the scope of the training device.

WO 2009/012532 PCT/AU2008/001079 -5 It is to be understood that a reference herein to a prior art document does not constitute an admission that the document forms part of the common general knowledge in the art in Australia or in any other country. 5 In the claims which follow and in the preceding description of the invention, except where the context requires otherwise due to express language or necessary implication, the word "comprise" or variations such as "comprises" or "comprising" is used in an inclusive sense, i.e. to specify the presence of the stated features but not to preclude the 10 presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention. 15 20

Claims

1. A training device comprising: a body, 5 one or more arms extending from the body, each arm being moveable in relation to the body; a pad affixed to each arm; the pad being adapted for striking contact and resilient in response to striking contact. 10

2. A training device as defined in claim 1, wherein the arms are spring loaded.

3. A training device as defined in claim 1 or 2, wherein the arms comprise two or more segments which are attached together.

4. A training device as defined in claim 3, wherein each segment is moveable with respect to each other segment. 15

5. A training device as defined in any of the preceding claims, wherein each pad is moveable with respect to the arm to which the pad is affixed.

6. A training device as defined in claim 5, wherein each pad is angularly moveable with respect to the arm to which the pad is affixed.

7. A training device as defined in any of the preceding claims, wherein each arm is 20 angularly moveable with respect to the body.

8. A training device as defined in any of the preceding claims, wherein the body is adapted to be affixed to a wall.

9. A training device as defined in claim 8, wherein the body is affixed to the wall by means of a mounting, the mounting being affixed to the wall and the body being 25 moveably affixed to the mounting. WO 2009/012532 PCT/AU2008/001079 -7

10. A training device as defined in any of the preceding claims, wherein the body is adapted to be affixed to a stand.

11. A training device as defined in any of the preceding claims, wherein the body is height adjustable to allow a user to position the body at the most appropriate 5 height.

12. A training device as defined in claim 6, wherein the body is vertically moveable by means of a mechanical actuator.

13. A training device as defined in claim 7, wherein the mechanical actuator can be actuated without use of hands.