CA2109052C - Floor borne fitness apparatus - Google Patents
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Abstract
A stable floor fitness apparatus that provides for variable step heights, consisting of an upper foot board and at least one base component, the upper foot board being provided at the ends of the long sides with arc-shaped recessed supporting surfaces, which form a positively fitting supporter unit with the contact surfaces of the base components, wherein the arc-shaped supporting surface is configured as a segment of an arc of the contact surface which is of the same radius as the radius of the supporting surface of the base component but with a shorter arc length L than the arc length L' of the base component and in that the radius of the arc-shaped recessed supporting surface of the upper foot board fits positively and securely in the particular uppermost base component at almost any inclination that is achieved by a plurality of base components in that the radius as well as its mid-point describes an arc about the outermost contact point at any inclination, and wherein the complete arc length L of the arc-shaped supporting surface of the foot board is retained on the contact surface of the base component in that at the radius point there is only one lowest point of the long side of the arc-shaped bearing surface which is separated from the supporting shoulder of the base component at any inclination and a raised section above the supporting surfaces of the base component exists as axial security between the base component and the foot board this being separated from the face side of the base component and lying behind the long sides of the foot board within and beneath this.
Description
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The present invention relates to a stable floor fitness apparatus with variable step heights.
Floor fitness apparatuses with a foot board and associated base components, with which the step height or the inclination of these floor fitness apparatuses can be varied are becoming more and more common.
Now, these ground fitness apparatuses can be used for the most varied exercise possibilities. On the one hand, they can be used without the base components as benches upon which to sit or lie or, if used with the base components, the height can be increased on both sides. The imagination of fitness teachers or of the private user is, however, restricted because of concerns with respect to user safety.
In particular, if the apparatus is used without supervision, because of a lack of stability when the base components are used on one side of the floor fitness apparatus, for example, to adjust the degree to which the apparatus is inclined, serious accidents can be caused because of the aforesaid lack of stability. ~ ;
German utility patent (Gebr~uch~mll~ter) G 91 08 940 describes a floor fitness apparatus with variable step heights, in which relative safety has been ensured by the use of curved supporting surfaces with arc-shaped cut-outs.
However, the configuration of such ground fitness apparatuses, i.e., the configuration of the step board and the base components, is in need of imp,~v~l,lellt with respect to retention capability even if there are a number of base components to be used. It has been shown that even if two base components are used, the side walls of the step board rest on the base components and the arc-shaped contact surfaces do not form a positive fit. However, in the case 21090~~i~
of dry ski exercises, i.e., when a relatively steep slope has to be set, retention safety is lost.
According to the present invention, it is now known that in order to increase reliability of retention, the relationship between the arc-shaped supporting surfaces of the foot board and the arc-shaped supporting surfaces of the base components play a very large role. In particular, the continuation of the arc-shaped cut-out supporting surface of the foot boar~ has to be of a shape that corresponds to the base components that are used, so that the adjacent side wall does not rest on them, even in the case of the most unfavourable inclination. A further aspect is that of axial security, in order to prevent the base components from sliding transversely relative to the foot board.
Thus, it is the task of the present invention to create a floor fitness apparatus of the type described in the introduction hereto, whose interlocking connection features and physical configuration ensure that the arc-shaped supporting surfaces of the foot board and the base components fit positively one on top of the other when a steep slope is imparted to the floor fitness apparatus by the use of a plurality of base components.
According to the present invention there is provided a stable floor fitness apparatus that provides for variable step heights, consisting of an upper foot board and at least one base component, the upper foot board being provided at the ends of the long sides with arc-shaped recessed supporting surfaces, which form a positively fitting ;
supporter unit with the contact surfaces of the base components. The arc-shaped supporting surface is configured as a segment of an arc of the contact surface which is of the same radius as the radius of the supporting surface of the base component, but with a shorter arc length L than the 210'~)0.~
arc length L' of the base component. The radius of the arc-shaped recessed supporting surface of the upper foot board fits positively and securely in the particular uppermost base component at almost any inclination that is achieved by a plurality of base components, in that the radius as well as its mid-point describes an arc about the outermost contact point at any inclination, and wherein the complete arc length L of the arc-shaped supporting surface of the foot board is retained on the contact surface of the base component in that at the radius point there is only one lowest point of the long side of the arc-shaped bearing surface, which is separated from the supporting shoulder of the base component at any inclination and a raised section above the supporting surfaces of the base component exists as axial security between the base component and the foot board, this being separated from the face side of the base component and lying behind the long sides of the foot board within and beneath this.
The present invention will now be described in more detail, by way of example only, with reference to the accs~rAnying drawings, in which:-Figures 1, la and lb show the floor fitness apparatusaccording to the present invention in different inclined positions;
Figure 1' shows the foot board without base components;
Figure 2 shows the foot board with the associated base components;
Figure 2' shows the foot board with one base component;
. ~ . , . :, :" .,: -: .. . : -~109~2 Figure 3 shows the foot board in the area of its supporting surface with an associated base component, at greater scale;
Figure 3~ is a partial view of a hook attachment;
Figure 4 is a cross-section taken along the line A-A
indicated in figure 3.
Figure 4' is a partial view of a clip attachment.
First, reference will be made to the configuration of the floor fitness apparatus 1 according ~o the present invention, using figure 2. The foot board 2 is of an elongated shape and resembles a footstool. A slightly recessed area 25 is produced in the area of the step surface 23 during manufacture, and a non-skid mat 26 can be cemented into this recessed area 25. At the face side 21, the foot - -board 2 makes a transition to a slight curve 27, which then continues vertically into the face wall 21. On the under edge 22 of the face wall 21 or of the side wall 4 that is adjacent thereto, there is a foot button 28. This::::
al~a..~ t of the foot button 28 is used in all four corners of the foot board 2. In the horizontal position, : .
these four foot buttons 28 form the support for the foot board 2. If the base components 3 are not used, the foot board 2 can then be used as a bench for exercises that are carried out when seated or when lying down, when, for example, the ret~;n;ng elements 30 that are arranged in the recesses 28 can be used to attach expander bands (not shown herein).
An important feature of the present invention is the fact that arc-shaped supporting surfaces 5 that start from the face ends 21 are made in the long sides 4, and these are in a specific relationship relative to the contact surfaces . . -: ~ . : , :. .., ,:::: :
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6, and the base components 3. This will be described in greater detail below.
The other important essential feature of the present invention is seen in the projecting sector 31~of the long sides that extends upwards from the radius point 14 so as to form a lowest point 13.
The base components (3) must be compatible with each other, and this is achieved in that the inner radius 11 corresponds to the outer radius 12. This means that the base components 3 can be stacked one on top of the other until the desired height is reached. If, for example, three base components are stacked one atop the other as is shown in figure 2, and the tread board 2 is inclined thereby, the radius 7 or the middle point 8 thereof, of the foot board 2 or of the arc-shaped bearing surface 5 of the foot board 2, respectively, rotates about the contact point 9 that is formed by the foot button 28 of the foot board 2. The flln~- -. tal effect of the present invention lies in the fact . ~ ~
that the radius 7 of the arc-shaped supporting surface ~ :
corresponds to the radius 12 of the base component 3, although the latter is only a section of an arc, so that the arc length L of the supporting surface 5 is smaller than the ;.
arc length L' of the base component 3. This is achieved in that the lowest point 13 in the arced curve 14 lies higher than the lower edge 22 in the area of the face side 21.
This means that when the foot board 2 and the base component 3 meet, no point contact can be formed; rather, the supporting surface 5 always forms a positive fit on the supporting surface 6 of the base component 3.
As has been discussed above, the floor fitness apparatus 1 according to the present invention consists of an upper foot board 2, and preferably a plurality of base components 3. Variable step heights can be achieved by ' '.'; ', ~' : : ' ' ' . . .
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arranging the base components 3 beneath the foot board 2.
This is done for each individual exercise. To this end, the upper foot board 2 incorporates supporting surfaces 5 that are made in the long sides 4. These supporting surfaces 5 correspond to the contact surfaces 6 on the base component 3. The base components 3 also fit together with the contact surfaces 6, so that these can be safely stacked one on top of the other and then remain in place. If there is no congruency between the upper base component 3 and the foot board 2, i.e., between the bearing surfaces 5 and the contact surfaces 6, with respect to the shape of the curve and the radius, there will only be point contact as is shown in figure la at point P. The consequence of this is that in any form of exercise in which the user applies too great a load in the direction Q indicated by the arrow, close to the face end of the foot board, this then leaves the point of contact P and tips, in order to find a contact point opposite the point P. This can result in a very serious fall.
The same result will occur if the side wall 1 continues parallel to the step surface 23 after the radius point 14, as is shown in figure lb. Then the lower edge 24 will rest on the supporting shoulder 17 of the base component 3, and once again form a point contact P.
According to the present invention, the arc-shaped supporting surface 5 of the upper foot board 2 is confi~ured as a sector of an arc which is of the same radius 7 as the radius 12 of the base component 3, although it is of a shorter arc length L than the arc length L' of the base component 3. The radius 7 of the arc-shaped recessed ~upporting surface 5 of the upper foot board 2 is interlocked and stable in the particular lowest base component 3 at almost any inclination that can be achieved by a plurality of base components 3; this is because the 21~90~
radius 7 as well as its mid-point 8 describes an arc 10 about the outermost contact point 9, which is the same for any inclination, and the full arc length L of the arc-shaped bearing surface 5 of the foot board 2 still forms a positive fit on the bearing surface 6 of the base component 3, in that there is only one lowest point 13 of the long side 4 on the radius lin~ 14 of the arc-shaped supporting surface 5.
This lowest point (13) is spaced apart from the supporting shoulder 17 of the base component 3 at all inclinations. A
raised section 15 that is formed above the supporting surfaces of the base component 3 is used to provide axial security between the base component 3 and the foot board 2, and this raised section 15 is spaced apart from the face side 16 of the base components, and rests behind the long sides 4 of the foot board 2, within and below this.
The present invention creates a stable floor fitness apparatus that provides variable step heights, this consisting of an upper foot board and a plurality of base components, by means of which even large angles of inclination, for example, for ski trA;n;ng exercises, can be set up, and which exceeds all safety requirements when this is done.
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The present invention also relates to a floor fitness apparatus with an extended surface.
Floor fitness apparatuses that provide for variable step heights are already known; these consist of an elongated box-like upper section, the foot board, and a plurality of smaller base components. Because of this building block principle, different heights and inclinations can be produced for practical use. In order to arrive at a specific overall height, however, some base components will be required. Even though such an apparatus can be configured so as to be fnn~ ntally stable as a result of , ! . ~ . , ' ~ ' ~
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positive contact between the structural elements, stability against tipping decreases as the height increases, in keeping with the technical rules for the stacking principle.
In addition, it has been shown that a number of base components left lying about during cc lnity training constitutes a hazard because they can be tripped over.
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The known fitness apparatuses have attachment points for securing expander bands on their lower outer edge, but these cannot be immediately identified visually and are only visible if the head is inclined to one side.
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It is the task of the present invention to further increase the safety of a floor fitness apparatus when it is stepped upon and to permit the rapid use of ~r~n~er bands.
In addition, it also offers the advantage that base components that are not needed can be stored beneath the foot board.
This problem has been solved by a floor fitness apparatus as set out in claims 7 to 10.
It is intended that the fitness apparatus according to the present invention be built up to the uppermost step height with a small number of base components and thus offer increased static safety. This advantage is achieved by two face sides on the foot board that are extended downward so that, overall, the foot board assumes the shape of a bench.
This shape with the higher middle section offers the advantage that any base components that are not re~uired during the training cycle can simply be slid beneath the foot board, thereby eliminating the risk of stumbling over such base components if they are left out in the open.
The present invention offers an added advantage as defined in claims 9 and 10. The arrangement of the 21090~2 attachment points for the expander bands in recesses on the outer sides permits rapid visual location of the fixing points and ensures the continuous development of the fitness program during community training. Depending Gn their type, the expander bands are fixed on hooks or clip-type holders.
An alternative embodiment is shown in Figures 1' to 4'.
The floor fitness apparatus according to the present invention consists of the known rectangular, box-like foot board 1' and the base components 2'. The lower sides of the foot board 1' are extended downwards in the vicinity of the face sides. These ext~n~ sections 4' form supporting surfaces. The middle section 6' of the underside is made higher. Additional base components 2' can be arranged beneath the supporting surfaces 4'. The foot board 1' then lies on the arc-shaped recesses 5'. Depending on the arrangement of the base components 2', the position of the foot board can either be horizontal or inclined. There are recesses 7' and 9' on the outer sides 3' of the foot board 1'. Within these recesses 7' there are hook-shaped receptacles 8' to attach endless P~r~n~er bands. Figure 4' shows the recesses 9' that are suitable for attachment of ~r~n~r bands using clip-type holders. In the front area, these have a bead 10' that reduces the cross-section and is used to fix the clip-type holders.
Apart from the fixing possibilities for expander bands described hereto, technically known holders and clips can also be used.
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The present invention relates to a stable floor fitness apparatus with variable step heights.
Floor fitness apparatuses with a foot board and associated base components, with which the step height or the inclination of these floor fitness apparatuses can be varied are becoming more and more common.
Now, these ground fitness apparatuses can be used for the most varied exercise possibilities. On the one hand, they can be used without the base components as benches upon which to sit or lie or, if used with the base components, the height can be increased on both sides. The imagination of fitness teachers or of the private user is, however, restricted because of concerns with respect to user safety.
In particular, if the apparatus is used without supervision, because of a lack of stability when the base components are used on one side of the floor fitness apparatus, for example, to adjust the degree to which the apparatus is inclined, serious accidents can be caused because of the aforesaid lack of stability. ~ ;
German utility patent (Gebr~uch~mll~ter) G 91 08 940 describes a floor fitness apparatus with variable step heights, in which relative safety has been ensured by the use of curved supporting surfaces with arc-shaped cut-outs.
However, the configuration of such ground fitness apparatuses, i.e., the configuration of the step board and the base components, is in need of imp,~v~l,lellt with respect to retention capability even if there are a number of base components to be used. It has been shown that even if two base components are used, the side walls of the step board rest on the base components and the arc-shaped contact surfaces do not form a positive fit. However, in the case 21090~~i~
of dry ski exercises, i.e., when a relatively steep slope has to be set, retention safety is lost.
According to the present invention, it is now known that in order to increase reliability of retention, the relationship between the arc-shaped supporting surfaces of the foot board and the arc-shaped supporting surfaces of the base components play a very large role. In particular, the continuation of the arc-shaped cut-out supporting surface of the foot boar~ has to be of a shape that corresponds to the base components that are used, so that the adjacent side wall does not rest on them, even in the case of the most unfavourable inclination. A further aspect is that of axial security, in order to prevent the base components from sliding transversely relative to the foot board.
Thus, it is the task of the present invention to create a floor fitness apparatus of the type described in the introduction hereto, whose interlocking connection features and physical configuration ensure that the arc-shaped supporting surfaces of the foot board and the base components fit positively one on top of the other when a steep slope is imparted to the floor fitness apparatus by the use of a plurality of base components.
According to the present invention there is provided a stable floor fitness apparatus that provides for variable step heights, consisting of an upper foot board and at least one base component, the upper foot board being provided at the ends of the long sides with arc-shaped recessed supporting surfaces, which form a positively fitting ;
supporter unit with the contact surfaces of the base components. The arc-shaped supporting surface is configured as a segment of an arc of the contact surface which is of the same radius as the radius of the supporting surface of the base component, but with a shorter arc length L than the 210'~)0.~
arc length L' of the base component. The radius of the arc-shaped recessed supporting surface of the upper foot board fits positively and securely in the particular uppermost base component at almost any inclination that is achieved by a plurality of base components, in that the radius as well as its mid-point describes an arc about the outermost contact point at any inclination, and wherein the complete arc length L of the arc-shaped supporting surface of the foot board is retained on the contact surface of the base component in that at the radius point there is only one lowest point of the long side of the arc-shaped bearing surface, which is separated from the supporting shoulder of the base component at any inclination and a raised section above the supporting surfaces of the base component exists as axial security between the base component and the foot board, this being separated from the face side of the base component and lying behind the long sides of the foot board within and beneath this.
The present invention will now be described in more detail, by way of example only, with reference to the accs~rAnying drawings, in which:-Figures 1, la and lb show the floor fitness apparatusaccording to the present invention in different inclined positions;
Figure 1' shows the foot board without base components;
Figure 2 shows the foot board with the associated base components;
Figure 2' shows the foot board with one base component;
. ~ . , . :, :" .,: -: .. . : -~109~2 Figure 3 shows the foot board in the area of its supporting surface with an associated base component, at greater scale;
Figure 3~ is a partial view of a hook attachment;
Figure 4 is a cross-section taken along the line A-A
indicated in figure 3.
Figure 4' is a partial view of a clip attachment.
First, reference will be made to the configuration of the floor fitness apparatus 1 according ~o the present invention, using figure 2. The foot board 2 is of an elongated shape and resembles a footstool. A slightly recessed area 25 is produced in the area of the step surface 23 during manufacture, and a non-skid mat 26 can be cemented into this recessed area 25. At the face side 21, the foot - -board 2 makes a transition to a slight curve 27, which then continues vertically into the face wall 21. On the under edge 22 of the face wall 21 or of the side wall 4 that is adjacent thereto, there is a foot button 28. This::::
al~a..~ t of the foot button 28 is used in all four corners of the foot board 2. In the horizontal position, : .
these four foot buttons 28 form the support for the foot board 2. If the base components 3 are not used, the foot board 2 can then be used as a bench for exercises that are carried out when seated or when lying down, when, for example, the ret~;n;ng elements 30 that are arranged in the recesses 28 can be used to attach expander bands (not shown herein).
An important feature of the present invention is the fact that arc-shaped supporting surfaces 5 that start from the face ends 21 are made in the long sides 4, and these are in a specific relationship relative to the contact surfaces . . -: ~ . : , :. .., ,:::: :
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6, and the base components 3. This will be described in greater detail below.
The other important essential feature of the present invention is seen in the projecting sector 31~of the long sides that extends upwards from the radius point 14 so as to form a lowest point 13.
The base components (3) must be compatible with each other, and this is achieved in that the inner radius 11 corresponds to the outer radius 12. This means that the base components 3 can be stacked one on top of the other until the desired height is reached. If, for example, three base components are stacked one atop the other as is shown in figure 2, and the tread board 2 is inclined thereby, the radius 7 or the middle point 8 thereof, of the foot board 2 or of the arc-shaped bearing surface 5 of the foot board 2, respectively, rotates about the contact point 9 that is formed by the foot button 28 of the foot board 2. The flln~- -. tal effect of the present invention lies in the fact . ~ ~
that the radius 7 of the arc-shaped supporting surface ~ :
corresponds to the radius 12 of the base component 3, although the latter is only a section of an arc, so that the arc length L of the supporting surface 5 is smaller than the ;.
arc length L' of the base component 3. This is achieved in that the lowest point 13 in the arced curve 14 lies higher than the lower edge 22 in the area of the face side 21.
This means that when the foot board 2 and the base component 3 meet, no point contact can be formed; rather, the supporting surface 5 always forms a positive fit on the supporting surface 6 of the base component 3.
As has been discussed above, the floor fitness apparatus 1 according to the present invention consists of an upper foot board 2, and preferably a plurality of base components 3. Variable step heights can be achieved by ' '.'; ', ~' : : ' ' ' . . .
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arranging the base components 3 beneath the foot board 2.
This is done for each individual exercise. To this end, the upper foot board 2 incorporates supporting surfaces 5 that are made in the long sides 4. These supporting surfaces 5 correspond to the contact surfaces 6 on the base component 3. The base components 3 also fit together with the contact surfaces 6, so that these can be safely stacked one on top of the other and then remain in place. If there is no congruency between the upper base component 3 and the foot board 2, i.e., between the bearing surfaces 5 and the contact surfaces 6, with respect to the shape of the curve and the radius, there will only be point contact as is shown in figure la at point P. The consequence of this is that in any form of exercise in which the user applies too great a load in the direction Q indicated by the arrow, close to the face end of the foot board, this then leaves the point of contact P and tips, in order to find a contact point opposite the point P. This can result in a very serious fall.
The same result will occur if the side wall 1 continues parallel to the step surface 23 after the radius point 14, as is shown in figure lb. Then the lower edge 24 will rest on the supporting shoulder 17 of the base component 3, and once again form a point contact P.
According to the present invention, the arc-shaped supporting surface 5 of the upper foot board 2 is confi~ured as a sector of an arc which is of the same radius 7 as the radius 12 of the base component 3, although it is of a shorter arc length L than the arc length L' of the base component 3. The radius 7 of the arc-shaped recessed ~upporting surface 5 of the upper foot board 2 is interlocked and stable in the particular lowest base component 3 at almost any inclination that can be achieved by a plurality of base components 3; this is because the 21~90~
radius 7 as well as its mid-point 8 describes an arc 10 about the outermost contact point 9, which is the same for any inclination, and the full arc length L of the arc-shaped bearing surface 5 of the foot board 2 still forms a positive fit on the bearing surface 6 of the base component 3, in that there is only one lowest point 13 of the long side 4 on the radius lin~ 14 of the arc-shaped supporting surface 5.
This lowest point (13) is spaced apart from the supporting shoulder 17 of the base component 3 at all inclinations. A
raised section 15 that is formed above the supporting surfaces of the base component 3 is used to provide axial security between the base component 3 and the foot board 2, and this raised section 15 is spaced apart from the face side 16 of the base components, and rests behind the long sides 4 of the foot board 2, within and below this.
The present invention creates a stable floor fitness apparatus that provides variable step heights, this consisting of an upper foot board and a plurality of base components, by means of which even large angles of inclination, for example, for ski trA;n;ng exercises, can be set up, and which exceeds all safety requirements when this is done.
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The present invention also relates to a floor fitness apparatus with an extended surface.
Floor fitness apparatuses that provide for variable step heights are already known; these consist of an elongated box-like upper section, the foot board, and a plurality of smaller base components. Because of this building block principle, different heights and inclinations can be produced for practical use. In order to arrive at a specific overall height, however, some base components will be required. Even though such an apparatus can be configured so as to be fnn~ ntally stable as a result of , ! . ~ . , ' ~ ' ~
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positive contact between the structural elements, stability against tipping decreases as the height increases, in keeping with the technical rules for the stacking principle.
In addition, it has been shown that a number of base components left lying about during cc lnity training constitutes a hazard because they can be tripped over.
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The known fitness apparatuses have attachment points for securing expander bands on their lower outer edge, but these cannot be immediately identified visually and are only visible if the head is inclined to one side.
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It is the task of the present invention to further increase the safety of a floor fitness apparatus when it is stepped upon and to permit the rapid use of ~r~n~er bands.
In addition, it also offers the advantage that base components that are not needed can be stored beneath the foot board.
This problem has been solved by a floor fitness apparatus as set out in claims 7 to 10.
It is intended that the fitness apparatus according to the present invention be built up to the uppermost step height with a small number of base components and thus offer increased static safety. This advantage is achieved by two face sides on the foot board that are extended downward so that, overall, the foot board assumes the shape of a bench.
This shape with the higher middle section offers the advantage that any base components that are not re~uired during the training cycle can simply be slid beneath the foot board, thereby eliminating the risk of stumbling over such base components if they are left out in the open.
The present invention offers an added advantage as defined in claims 9 and 10. The arrangement of the 21090~2 attachment points for the expander bands in recesses on the outer sides permits rapid visual location of the fixing points and ensures the continuous development of the fitness program during community training. Depending Gn their type, the expander bands are fixed on hooks or clip-type holders.
An alternative embodiment is shown in Figures 1' to 4'.
The floor fitness apparatus according to the present invention consists of the known rectangular, box-like foot board 1' and the base components 2'. The lower sides of the foot board 1' are extended downwards in the vicinity of the face sides. These ext~n~ sections 4' form supporting surfaces. The middle section 6' of the underside is made higher. Additional base components 2' can be arranged beneath the supporting surfaces 4'. The foot board 1' then lies on the arc-shaped recesses 5'. Depending on the arrangement of the base components 2', the position of the foot board can either be horizontal or inclined. There are recesses 7' and 9' on the outer sides 3' of the foot board 1'. Within these recesses 7' there are hook-shaped receptacles 8' to attach endless P~r~n~er bands. Figure 4' shows the recesses 9' that are suitable for attachment of ~r~n~r bands using clip-type holders. In the front area, these have a bead 10' that reduces the cross-section and is used to fix the clip-type holders.
Apart from the fixing possibilities for expander bands described hereto, technically known holders and clips can also be used.
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Claims (12)
1. A floor-borne fitness apparatus, comprising:
a footboard, having a substantially flat upper side, opposite end faces extending substantially transverse to said upper side, a bottom side extending between said opposite end faces, and at least one arc-shaped recess formed in said bottom side adjacent to one of said end faces; and a plurality of separate arc-shaped substructural parts adapted to be placed one on top another for varying an inclination of said footboard, each of said plurality of substructural parts having an upper convex arc-shaped surface complementary to said arc-shaped recess and adapted to be received therein, and a lower concave arc-shaped surface, substantially identical to said arc-shaped recess, for receiving the upper convex arc-shaped surface of another of said plurality of substructural parts.
a footboard, having a substantially flat upper side, opposite end faces extending substantially transverse to said upper side, a bottom side extending between said opposite end faces, and at least one arc-shaped recess formed in said bottom side adjacent to one of said end faces; and a plurality of separate arc-shaped substructural parts adapted to be placed one on top another for varying an inclination of said footboard, each of said plurality of substructural parts having an upper convex arc-shaped surface complementary to said arc-shaped recess and adapted to be received therein, and a lower concave arc-shaped surface, substantially identical to said arc-shaped recess, for receiving the upper convex arc-shaped surface of another of said plurality of substructural parts.
2. The floor-borne fitness apparatus of claim 1, wherein said footboard has a center arc-shaped recess having a radius which is smaller than that of said at least one arc-shaped recess; and one of said plurality of separate arc-shaped parts have, at an apex of said upper convex arc-shaped surface, an arc-shaped build-up-complementary to said center arc-shaped recess and adapted to be received therein, whereby, upon stacking of aid separate substructural parts in a center of said footboard with said one of said plurality of separate substructural parts being on top, said fitness apparatus functions as a rocker having an adjustable height.
3. The floor-borne fitness apparatus of claim 1 or 2, further comprising two support edges defined at least partially by said opposite end faces; and two pairs of legs formed of an antiskid material and arranged at opposite ends of said two support edges.
4. The floor-borne fitness apparatus of claim 1, 2 or 3, wherein said footboard has spaced side faces extending between said opposite end faces and wherein said at least one arc-shaped recess is formed in said spaced side faces.
5. The floor-borne fitness apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein said footboards and said substructural parts have corresponding rectangular shapes.
6. The floor-borne fitness apparatus of claim 5, wherein each of said plurality of separate arc-shaped parts comprises two horizontal support portions extending outwardly on opposite sides of an arc-shaped portion thereof, each of said horizontal support portions having upper and bottom surfaces, two support legs formed of an antiskid material and located at opposite ends of the bottom surface, and two depressions formed in the upper surface precisely above said support legs for receiving respective support legs of an above-located substructural part.
7. The floor-borne fitness apparatus of any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising at least one attachment element secured to said footboard, said fitness apparatus further including, in combination, an exercise assist means attachable to said footboard.
8. The floor-borne fitness apparatus of claim 7, wherein said bottom side of said footboard has an additional recess, said attachment element comprises a lug secured in said recess, and said exercise assist means comprises expander band mans securable to said lug.
9. A floor-borne fitness apparatus, comprising:
a footboard having a substantially flat upper side, opposite end faces extending transverse to said upper side, a bottom side and an arc-shaped recess formed in said bottom side adjacent to one of said end faces and having a first radius, and a center arc-shaped recess formed in said bottom side in a center of said footboard and having a second radius smaller than said first radius; and variable height convexly arc-shaped substructural means for varying one of inclination and height of said footboard and having an upper convex arc-shaped surface complementary to said arc-shaped recess and adapted to be received therein, and a convex arc-shaped buildup formed at an apex of said convex arc-shaped surface and complementary to said center arc-shaped recess, whereby said variable height arc-shaped substructural means can be arranged at one of said one end face and the center of said footboard.
a footboard having a substantially flat upper side, opposite end faces extending transverse to said upper side, a bottom side and an arc-shaped recess formed in said bottom side adjacent to one of said end faces and having a first radius, and a center arc-shaped recess formed in said bottom side in a center of said footboard and having a second radius smaller than said first radius; and variable height convexly arc-shaped substructural means for varying one of inclination and height of said footboard and having an upper convex arc-shaped surface complementary to said arc-shaped recess and adapted to be received therein, and a convex arc-shaped buildup formed at an apex of said convex arc-shaped surface and complementary to said center arc-shaped recess, whereby said variable height arc-shaped substructural means can be arranged at one of said one end face and the center of said footboard.
10. The floor-borne fitness apparatus of claim g, further comprising at least one attachment element secured to said footboard, and including in combination, an exercise assist means attachable to said footboard.
11. The floor-borne fitness apparatus of claim 10, wherein said bottom side of said footboard has an additional recess and said attachment element comprises a lug secured in said recess, and said exercise assist means comprises expander band means securable to said lug.
12. The floor-borne fitness apparatus of claim 9, 10 or 11, wherein said footboard is box-shaped.
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