AUSTRALIA Patents Act 1990 COMPLETE SPECIFICATION Innovation Patent Applicants: Nathan Merchant and Paul Grech Invention Title: TRAINING DEVICE The following statement is a full description of this invention, including the best method for performing it known to me/us: - 1 TRAINING DEVICE Field of the Invention 5 The present invention relates to a device for fitness training. Background of the Invention Fitness training that comprises a boxing or punching element is widely used to improve 10 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 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. This can be wearing, hazardous or impractical for a partner or 15 instructor. Summary of the Invention Disclosed is a training device adapted to be affixed to a wall, the training device 20 comprising a mounting; a body moveably affixed to the mounting, in use the mounting being affixed to the wall and the body being moveable in relation to the mounting to allow repositioning of the body on the wall; one or more arms extending from the body, each arm being moveable in relation to the body; and, a pad affixed to each arm, the pad being adapted for striking contact and resilient in response to striking contact, 25 wherein in use the mounting is affixed to the wall and the body is moveable in relation to the mounting to allow repositioning of the body on the mounting. The training device allows a user to slide the body vertically along the mounting into a desired position and then secure the body in place with respect to the mounting. The user can then move the arms in relation to the body to position the arms for cardio 30 boxing. 9/03/10 2209724.1 (GHMatters) -2 In one form, the body is slideably moveable in relation to the mounting. In one form, the mounting comprises one or more attachment segments that in use extend substantially vertically; and wherein in use the body is mounted to and slideable 5 along the one or more attachment segments such that the body is vertically moveable with respect to the mounting and the wall. In one form the or each attachment segment includes a plurality of attachment cavities spaced apart along the attachment segment and the body is able to be affixed to the or each attachment segment by one or more mounting pins insertable through respective 10 ones of the attachment cavities and arranged to interconnect the body and the or each attachment segment. In one form, each arm comprises two or more segments, the segments being moveable relative to each other against a spring bias to cause a contraction of the arm to enable the pad of each arm to be resilient in response to striking contact. 15 In one form the arms comprise two or more segments which are attached together and are spring loaded in relation to one another. In one 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. 20 In one form the 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 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. 25 In one form the arms comprise two arms positioned to emulate arms extending from a human body. 9/03/10 22097241 (GHMafenS) -3 In one form the body is vertically moveable by means of a mechanical actuator. In one form the mechanical actuator can be actuated without use of hands. In one form, 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 5 contact as required. The position of the body or arms can be adjusted vertically and angularly. 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. 10 Brief Description of the Drawings A preferred embodiment will now be described by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings in which: 15 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; 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; 20 Figure 6 is a front perspective view of a body and arm of the training device of Figure 1 Figure 7 is a perspective view of a training device of one embodiment of the disclosure; Figure 8 is a front view of the training device of Figure 7; Figure 9 is a side view of the training device of Figure 7; Figure 10 is a bottom view of the training device of Figure 7. 25 Detailed Description of an Embodiment of the Present invention Referring to Figures 1 through 6, disclosed is a training device I which is adapted for cardio pulmonary or boxing training. The training device 1 comprises a body 10 which 30 is adapted to be affixed with a mounting 11. The mounting 11 incorporates attachment 9103/10 22097241 (G3HMater) -4 segments 12 which extend along each side of the mounting 11. The attachment 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. 5 The mounting 11 is adapted to be affixed to a wall surface. In this position, the attachment segments 12 extend substantially vertically along the wall. Movement of the body 10 vertically up and down the mounting 11 therefore results in a adjustment in the vertical height of the training device I. This adjustment allows a user to position 10 the body depending upon the user's height and the desired exercise the user wishes to perform on the training device 1. Once the body 10 is positioned in the desired position for training, mounting pins can be inserted through the attachment holes 13 to affix the body with respect to the mounting 11. The training device is then in the correct position for use. 15 The training device I further comprises arms 15 which extend from the body 10. Each arm includes a contact pad 16. The contact pad 16 comprises a rigid base 17 and a 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 soft or spongy and designed to be 20 punched by a user without injury. Movement of the body 10 vertically up and down the mounting, moves the aims 15 simultaneously. The arms 15 and contact pads 16 can therefore be positioned at variable starting heights from the ground. 25 Each arm 15 is composed of two arm segments 20 and 21. Inner arm segment 20 is 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 and biased outwardly by means of a biasing spring that is 30 incorporated between the arm segments 20 and 21. Upon punching contact with the pad 16, the arm segments resiliently telescope so as to absorb force and thereby not to injure 903/10 2200724 1 (GHMafters) -5 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 contact pad 16 to "give" in response to contact as the arm segments 20 and 21 resiliently telescope one within another. The contact pad 16 the returns to its original 5 position as the biasing spring forces the arm segments 20 and 21 back to their at rest position. In this way, the arms 15 are resilient upon punching contact. Each ann 15 and each arm segment 20 and 21 is angularly movable with respect to the other arm segments and with respect to the body 10. As a result the contact pad 16 can 10 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 15 angularly moved with respect to the outer arm segment. A training session may involve a plurality ofj abs at a particular number of beats per minute. The anus 15 and pads 16 can be positioned for bestjabbing contact. The arms 15 and pads 16 can then be moved wither by moving the arms angularly or by moving 20 the body and arms simultaneously to best allow, for example, a series of upper cuts at a particular number of beats per minute. Each arm 15 can be moved with the body 10 or can be independently moved angularly with respect to the body 10 to allow for two arms positioned at different heights for a combination set of exercises. 25 The contact pad 16 is moveable with respect to the outer arm segment 21. The contact pad is affixed with the outer ann segment 21 such that the contact pad 16 can be 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 30 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 9/03/10 22097241I (GHiMatte) - 6 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 of the body 10 to allow for more straight forward punching exercises. 5 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 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 10 mechanical actuator. This mechanical actuator may be actuated without using the hands for a more seamless exercise regime. In one not illustrated forn the mechanical 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 15 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 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. 20 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 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. 25 Referring to Figures 7 through 10, disclosed is a training device 31 which is adapted to be affixed to a wall for cardio pulmonary or boxing training. The training device 31 comprises a mounting 41 and a body 40, the body being in the form of a frame 61 of hollow square section which is moveably affixed to the mounting. 30 The mounting 41 comprises attachment segments 42 in the form of bars 63 which are composed of square hollow sections. The bars 63 extend along each side of the 9/03110 22097241 (GHManers) mounting 41. The body 40 is moveably affixed with attachment segments 42 such that the attachment segments 42 of the mounting 41 extend through the hollow side sections 62 of the body 40. As a result the body 40 is able to slide in the vertical plane up and down the mounting 41. A mounting engagement 44 allows the body 40 to be fixed in a 5 desired position in relation to the mounting 41. The mounting engagement is rotated to move a contact point (not illustrated) to contact a surface of the bars 63 and engage the bars 63. This engagement is effective to hold the body 40 in position with respect to the attachment segments 42 of the mounting 41. The mounting engagement 44 is released to allow for height adjustment of the body 40. 10 The mounting 41 is adapted to be affixed to a wall surface by means of wall engagement portions 51. Each engagement portion is in the form of a hollow section 64 that extends into a flat wall engagement plate 65. 15 When positioned on a wall, the attachment segments 42 extend substantially vertically along the wall. Movement of the body 40 vertically up and down the mounting 41 therefore results in an adjustment in the vertical height of the body 40. This adjustment allows a user to position the body 40 depending upon the user's height and the desired exercise the user wishes to perform on the training device 31. Once the body 40 is 20 positioned in the desired position for training, the mounting engagement 44 can be utilised to secure the body with respect to the mounting 11. The training device 31 further comprises atms 45 which extend from the body 40. Each arm includes a contact pad 46. The arms 45 move with the body 40 in the vertical plane 25 such that the arms 45 and therefore the contact pads 46 can be positioned at a desired height from the ground. The contact pad 46 comprises a rigid base 47 and a soft or spongy pad surface for contact (not illustrated). Each arm 45 is composed of two arm segments 55 and 56. Inner arm segment 55 is 30 welded with the body 40 while outer arm segment 56 is affixed with or integral with the contact pad 46. The inner arm segment 55 and outer arm segment 56 are at an angle to 9/03/10 22097241 (GHMaers) one another and are attached together by welding at the corner between the arm segments 55 and 56. Outer arm segment 56 is made up of two outer arm portions 57 and 58 in the form of 5 two hollow sections of different diameters which are in a telescopic relationship to one another. The outer arm portions are biased outwardly against the contact pad by incorporating a spring into the cavity between the outer arm portions 57 and 58. The outer arm portions are therefore spring loaded in relation to one another. This allows for a user to punch the contact pad 46 and for the contact pad 46 to "give" in response 10 to the contact. The outer arm portions 57 and 58 move telescopically into one another. Upon release of the striking contact, the contact pad 46 will return to its original "rest" position. In this way, the anns 45 are resilient upon punching contact. Each arm 45 is angularly movable with respect to the body 40. Inner arm segment 55 is 15 made up of two inner arm portions 68 and 69 in the form of hollow tube sections engaged together. Inner arm portion 69 which is welded with outer arm segment 56 can rotate about its longitudinal axis with respect to inner arm portion 68 which is welded with the body 40. In this way inner arm portion 69, outer arm segment 56 and contact pad 46 can move angularly with respect to the body 40. 20 Arm engagement 59 is moveable between an engaged position and a disengaged position. In the engaged position, the arm engagement secures the arm 45 in position with respect to the body 40. The arm engagement 59 can then be rotated to effect disengagement between the inner arm portions to allow the arm 45 to move angularly 25 with respect to the body 40. As a result the contact pad 46 can be positioned in a variety of positions for a variety of exercises. 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 30 does not need to worry about injuring the person who is assisting. This allows a user to perform to their best ability. 9/03/10 2209724_1 (G HMatters) -9 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 and improvements may be made and equivalents may be substituted for the elements 5 thereof without departing from the scope of the training device. 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. 10 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 15 presence or addition of further features in various embodiments of the invention. 2209724-1 (GHMatters)