DE20207978U1 - Training device for the human body - Google Patents

Description

Dipl.-Chem. EL FRITZ GM 02/043

Dr. Dipl.-Phys. R. BASFELD 05/17/2002/BA/RH

Dipl.-Ing. J. GRAEFE Patent Attorneys M. HOFFMANN

B. HEIN Lawyers

Ostentor 9 59757 Arnsberg

Heinz Kettler GmbH & Co. KG Main Street

59469 Ense

Training device for the human body"

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The present invention relates to a training device for the human body with which a variety of different exercises can be carried out, comprising a base part, a vertical frame unit which extends upwards from the base part and is connected to it, a seat unit which is displaceably mounted on the base part, in particular towards and away from the vertical frame unit, and which is fixably mounted, weights which are mounted on or in the vertical frame unit and are movable in the vertical direction, and at least one engagement means attached to the vertical frame unit which is vertically displaceable against the force of at least one of the weights.

Training equipment of the aforementioned type usually allows the user to perform a variety of different exercises.

For example, the means of engagement can be designed as training bars that protrude from the vertical frame unit and are attached to it in a height-adjustable manner. On the one hand, these training bars can have cushions attached underneath that can rest on the shoulder of a user who is standing, for example. On the other hand, the training bars can have handles attached that can be grasped by the user. These training bars can be connected to one or more of the weights, for example via pull ropes, in such a way that the training bars can be moved up or down against the force of one or more of the weights. For example, the seat unit can also be included in such an exercise, in that the seat unit is converted into a horizontal bench so that the user can use the training bars for bench presses. It is also possible for height-adjustable pull rollers to be attached to such a multifunctional training device, over which pull ropes can be guided that can be moved against the force of one or more of the weights.

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several of the weights can be pulled out. A variety of exercises can also be carried out with these pull ropes. The disadvantage of such a training device is that the training device cannot be used as a functional pulley.

The problem underlying the present invention is the creation of a training device of the type mentioned above, which can also be used as a functional press.

This is achieved according to the invention in that the training device comprises traction means which can functionally connect the seat unit to at least one of the weights in such a way that the seat unit can be moved away from the vertical frame unit against the force of the at least one of the weights. Due to the fact that the seat unit can be moved away from the vertical frame unit against the force of the at least one of the weights, the training device can be used as a functional press. In particular, the user must sit on the seat unit and support his feet on the frame unit. By stretching the legs, the function of a functional press can thus be realized.

It can be provided that the traction means are designed as at least one traction cable, which is or can be connected directly or indirectly to at least one of the weights at one end and which can be connected directly or indirectly to the seat unit at its other end. Advantageously, the at least one traction cable runs over at least one traction roller, which is attached to the vertical frame unit in a height-adjustable manner. This traction roller can be a traction roller that can also be used for other exercises. In this way, the

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The means available on the existing training device can be used to implement the functional stem.

In this case, it can be provided that the vertical frame unit comprises a vertical adjustment bar, wherein the engagement means and the at least one pulling roller are preferably mounted on the adjustment bar in a height-adjustable manner.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the training device comprises a traction transmission unit which is attached or can be attached to the seat unit and to which the traction means can be attached. In particular, it can be provided that the traction transmission unit comprises a part which can be firmly attached to the seat unit and a part which can be connected to it. The part which can be firmly attached to the seat unit can remain on the seat unit even if the user does not want to use the training device as a functional press. In this case, however, the attachable part can be removed so that this part of the traction transmission unit does not interfere with other exercises.

In particular, the part attachable to the fixed part can comprise a telescopic rod and a telescopic tube that can be moved relative to each other, thereby changing the length of the traction transmission unit. In this way, the functional stem can be adapted to the leg length of the user.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the training device comprises a foot support unit, which is in particular detachably attachable to the vertical frame unit.

The detachable attachment of the footrest unit to the frame unit

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ensures that the functional stem does not interfere with other exercises on the training device according to the invention.

It can be provided that the foot support unit comprises a vertical slide, which can be adjusted in height and in the desired

Height can be set on the vertical adjustment bar. Due to the height adjustment of the footrest unit, the functional stem of the training device according to the invention can be optimally adapted to the respective user. By using the &iacgr;&ogr; already present on the training device vertical adjustment bar

The height adjustment of the foot support unit of the functional clamp is achieved with the simplest means.

The foot support unit can have a support pad for the user's foot or feet on its side facing away from the vertical frame unit. This creates a comfortable support for the user's feet.

Furthermore, the foot support unit can have support rods with end-side contact elements on its side facing the vertical frame unit, which can rest against corresponding parts of the vertical frame unit, wherein in particular the contact elements are adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the support rods. The support rods create a counterforce for the force exerted by the user on the foot support unit.

In particular, the ability to adjust the length of the support rods ensures that manufacturing-related tolerances of the foot support unit or the vertical frame unit can be compensated for on site.

According to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, the training device comprises a fixing unit which is attached to the

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Seat unit can be attached or is attached and serves to fix the user on the seat unit. In particular, the fixing unit can have downward-projecting pads that can be placed on the user's shoulder when the user is sitting. The fixing unit ensures that the user sits securely on the seat unit. This secure fit can be achieved in particular by the pads resting on the user's shoulder.

Advantageously, the fixing unit comprises parts that are permanently attached to the seat unit and parts that can be connected to these. The parts that are permanently attached to the seat unit can remain on the seat unit even if the training device is not to be used as a functional press. The attachable parts can be removed from the seat unit when the training device is used for other exercises, so that they do not hinder the user when performing other exercises.

In this case, it can be provided that the parts of the fixing unit that can be permanently attached to the seat unit can be attached to a backrest of the seat unit, in particular to the back of the backrest. At this point, the permanently attached parts do not interfere with the user when performing other exercises.

According to the invention, it can further be provided that the parts of the fixing unit that can be attached to permanently installable parts comprise a U-shaped frame with telescopic U-legs, whereby the cushions can be moved in a direction parallel to the U-legs by pulling the U-legs apart or pushing them together. Due to the telescopic nature of the U-legs of the U-shaped frame of the fixing unit, the height of the cushions can be adjusted to the shoulder height of the user.

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In particular, it can be provided that, in addition to the padding, handles are also attached to the fixing unit, which can be held by the user while using the functional press, so that a safe position of the user is also ensured while performing the exercise.

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Further features and advantages of the present invention will become clear from the following description of preferred embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Fig. 1 is a perspective view of a training device according to the invention;

Fig. 2 is a perspective view of the training device according to Fig. 1, rotated by approximately 180°;

Fig. 3 is a perspective view of a fixing unit of the training device according to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2;

Fig. 4 is a perspective view of a traction transmission unit

of the training device according to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2;

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a foot support unit of the training device according to Fig. 1 and Fig. 2.

As can be seen from Fig. 1 and Fig. 3, a training device according to the invention comprises a base part 1, which in the illustrated embodiment is designed as a base plate, and a vertical frame unit 2, which is firmly connected to the base part 1 and extends vertically upwards from it. A seat unit 3 is held on the base part 1, which can be moved on the base part 1 towards the vertical frame unit 2 or away from it.

The vertical frame unit 2 comprises several frame tubes 4 which are bent in a U-shape with relatively long vertical legs which pass through the bottom of the U at the upper end of the vertical frame unit 2.

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are connected to one another. The U-shaped design of the frame tubes 4 results in a hollow space inside the vertical frame unit in which weights 5 can be moved up and down. The weights 5 can usually be moved individually or in groups, depending on the requirements of the respective user. The vertical frame unit 2 also comprises a vertical adjustment bar 6 on the side facing the seat unit 3, which extends essentially over the entire height of the vertical frame unit 2. This vertical adjustment bar 6 is provided with equidistantly arranged holes, which enable the fixing of vertical slides arranged so as to be displaceable on the adjustment bar 6.

Pulleys 7 and training bars 8, which are enclosed by the frame unit 2, can be attached in a height-adjustable manner to the vertical adjustment bar 6. Pulleys 9, which are connected to the weights 5, can run over the pulleys 7. The pulleys 9 can thus be pulled against the weight of the weights 5. For example, it is possible to attach the ends of the pulleys 9 to the training bars 8 so that the training bars 8 can be moved up or down against the force of the weights 5. For this purpose, the training bars 8 comprise lower pads 10, which can be placed on the shoulder of an exerciser, for example, as well as handles 11 extending forwards and to the side away from the frame unit 2, which an exerciser can grasp. By means of the means of engagement provided by the training bars 8 or the cushions 10 and the handles 11, a user can carry out a variety of exercises on the training device according to the invention with or without involving the seat unit 3.

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The seat unit 3 comprises a base 12 which is connected to the base part 1 in a longitudinal direction of the elongated base part in the direction of the frame unit 2 or away from it. The seat unit 3 further comprises a seat 13 which, in the illustrated embodiment, is aligned essentially horizontally and has an upper seat cushion 14 and an adjustment element 15 attached to the underside which is partially telescopic and can change the inclination and position of the seat 13.

&iacgr;&ogr; The seat unit 3 further comprises a backrest 16, which in the

in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 illustrated embodiment is essentially vertically aligned. The backrest 16 can however also be pivoted, for example in such a way that it is flush with the seat 13 and together with the latter forms a horizontal lying surface which can be used by the user for bench presses, for example. The backrest 16 is for this purpose pivotally connected to the seat 13. The backrest 16 also comprises a support cushion 17 and a telescopic rod 18 attached to its rear, which can be held and secured at a desired height in a telescopic tube 19 connected to the base 12 via a locking knob 20. The telescopic tube 19 is pivotally connected to the base 12 at its lower end, thus enabling the backrest 16 to pivot. According to the invention, it is also possible for the base 12 to allow rotation of the seat 13 or the backrest 16 about a vertical axis, so that, for example, either the seat 13 or the backrest 16 can face the vertical frame unit 2.

A fixing unit 21 can be seen from Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 and in particular from Fig. 3. The fixing unit 21 can, as can be seen from Fig. 1, be attached to the backrest 16 of the seat unit 3

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The fixing unit 21 comprises a frame which is essentially U-shaped and has telescopic U-legs 22. Upper and lower cross struts 23 extend between the U-legs 22 and rest against the rear of the backrest 16 when attached to the backrest 16. In the exemplary embodiment shown, the cross struts 23 have holes through which screws can be passed into the backrest 16 to attach the cross struts 23 to the backrest 16. The cross struts 23 can be removed from the frame 22 so that the cross struts 23 can remain on the backrest 16 when the fixing unit 21 is removed from the backrest 16. The connection between the cross struts 23 and the frame 22 can be made, for example, via rotary knobs 24. The fixing unit 21 further comprises holding brackets 25 which, when attached to the backrest 16, extend forwards from the backrest 16, for example in Fig. 1 in the direction of the frame unit 2. The holding brackets 25 are telescopic and have cushions 26 on their underside and handles 27 at their ends. The cushions 26 can be placed on the user's shoulder, whereby the telescoping of the holding brackets 25 and the telescoping of the U-legs 22 ensure optimal support on the user's shoulder.

The training device according to the invention further comprises a foot support unit 28, which can be seen in Fig. 1 and in particular in Fig. 5. The foot support unit 28 comprises an elongated body 29, which has a biconvex cross-section that is flattened at the top and bottom. When mounted on the frame unit 2, the body 29 has a support pad 30 on the side facing away from the frame unit 2, which serves to support the user's feet. The foot support unit 28 further comprises a vertical slide 31, which is supported on the side facing away from the support pad 30.

opposite side of the body 29. The vertical slide 31 can be attached to the vertical adjustment bar 6 of the frame unit 2 so that it can be adjusted in height thereon and fixed at the desired height by means of a locking screw 32 arranged on the vertical slide.

The foot support unit 28 further comprises two support rods 33 which extend essentially vertically from the side of the body 29 facing away from the support cushion 30 and which have a support element at their end facing away from the body 29, which is made, for example, of rubber or the like. The support element 34 can rest on a corresponding part of the frame unit 2, for example on one of the frame tubes. In order to compensate for manufacturing tolerances or the like, an adjusting screw 35 is arranged at the end of the support rods, with which the corresponding support element 34 can be adjusted in the longitudinal direction of the support rods.

The training device according to the invention further comprises a tension transmission unit 36, which can be seen in Fig. 1 and Fig. 2 and in particular in Fig. 4. The tension transmission unit comprises a fastening bracket 37, which can be fastened to the base 12 of the seat unit 3 by means of a bolt 38 provided with threaded ends. As can be clearly seen in Fig. 4, appropriate nuts can be screwed onto the threaded ends of the bolt 38 for fastening. On the side of the fastening bracket facing away from the base 12, two pairs of retaining tabs 39 are attached to the latter, which can accommodate flattened ends 40 of telescopic rods 41 between them. The flattened ends 40 of the telescopic rods 41 have a hole through which a retaining bolt

which also extends through aligned holes in the retaining tabs 39. A rotary knob 43 is attached to the center of the retaining bolt 42, by turning which the retaining bolt 42 can be released in such a way that it can be moved in the longitudinal direction. If the retaining bolt 42 is, for example, in

Fig. 4 is moved longitudinally downwards to the right, the flattened end 40 of the upper telescopic rod 41 is released so that it can be detached from the retaining bar 39. If the retaining bolt 42 in Fig. 4 is moved upwards to the left, the &iacgr;&ogr; flattened end 40 of the lower telescopic rod 41 is released so

that this can also be removed. In this way, the telescopic rods 41 can be attached to or detached from the fastening bracket 37 by moving the retaining bolt 42 twice.

The telescopic rods 41 have holes 44 arranged equidistantly in their longitudinal direction, into which a screw attached to a rotary knob 45 can engage. The rotary knob 45 is attached to a telescopic tube 46 into which the telescopic rod 41 can be inserted. At its end facing away from the telescopic rod 41 or the fastening bracket 37, each of the telescopic tubes 46 has cable fastening means 47, which enable the attachment of one of the traction cables 9, for example by means of a rotary knob or the like.

According to the invention, the training device can thus, if desired, be provided with the fixing unit 21, the foot support unit 28 and the traction transmission unit 36 in order to enable the seat unit 3 to be moved against the force of the weights 5. In this way, a functional brace is realized with the training device according to the invention. In detail, the attachment of the aforementioned parts takes place by attaching the foot support unit 28 to

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its vertical slide 21 is attached to the vertical adjustment bar 6 and fixed at the desired height. Furthermore, the traction transmission unit 36 is attached to the base 12 of the seat unit 3. For this purpose, only the telescopic rods 41 have to be inserted into the retaining tabs 49 and secured by means of the retaining bolt 42

The fastening bracket 37 can be and remain permanently installed on the base 12. After attaching the telescopic rod 41 to the retaining bracket 39, the telescopic rods 41 can be moved in the longitudinal direction in the telescopic tubes 46 until &iacgr;&ogr; in the selected position of the seat unit 3 according to the length

the user's legs no tension is transferred from the traction ropes 9 attached to the rope fastening means 47 to the weights 5.

Furthermore, the fixing unit 21 is attached to the backrest 16. For this purpose, the frame legs 22 are connected to the cross braces 23. The cushions 26 are then positioned on the user's shoulders.

The user can then move the seat unit 3 away from the frame unit 2 against the force of the selected weights 5 by placing his feet on the cushion 30 and stretching his legs.

In Fig. 1 and Fig. 2, to clarify the function of the functional press, only the fixing unit 21, the foot support unit 28 and the tension transmission unit 36 are shown in solid lines, whereas the remaining parts of the training device are shown in dashed lines.

Claims (17)

1. Training device for the human body with which a variety of different exercises can be carried out, comprising - a base part ( 1 ); - a vertical frame unit ( 2 ) extending upwards from and connected to the base part ( 1 ); - a seat unit ( 3 ) which is displaceably mounted on the base part ( 1 ), in particular towards and away from the vertical frame unit ( 2 ), and which is fixable; - weights ( 5 ) mounted on or in the vertical frame unit ( 2 ) and movable in the vertical direction; - at least one engagement means attached to the vertical frame unit ( 2 ) which is vertically displaceable against the force of at least one of the weights ( 5 ); characterized in that - the training device comprises traction means which can functionally connect the seat unit ( 3 ) to at least one of the weights ( 5 ) such that the seat unit ( 3 ) can be moved away from the vertical frame unit ( 2 ) against the force of the at least one of the weights ( 5 ). 2. Training device according to claim 1, characterized in that the traction means are designed as at least one traction cable ( 9 ) which is or can be connected at one end directly or indirectly to at least one of the weights ( 5 ) and which can be connected at its other end directly or indirectly to the seat unit ( 3 ). 3. Training device according to claim 2, characterized in that the at least one traction cable ( 9 ) runs over at least one traction roller ( 7 ), which is attached to the vertical frame unit ( 2 ) in particular in a height-adjustable manner. 4. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the vertical frame unit ( 2 ) comprises a vertical adjustment bar ( 6 ). 5. Training device according to claim 4, characterized in that the engagement means and the at least one pulling roller ( 7 ) are mounted on the adjustment bar ( 6 ) so as to be height-adjustable. 6. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the training device comprises a traction transmission unit ( 36 ) which is attached or can be attached to the seat unit ( 3 ) and to which the traction means can be attached. 7. Training device according to claim 6, characterized in that the tension transmission unit ( 36 ) comprises a part (fastening bracket 37 ) that can be firmly attached to the seat unit and a part that can be connected to this (telescopic rod 41 , telescopic tube 46 ). 8. Training device according to claim 7, characterized in that the part attachable to the fixed part (mounting bracket 37 ) comprises a telescopic rod ( 41 ) and a telescopic tube ( 46 ) which can be moved against each other, whereby the length of the tension transmission unit ( 36 ) can be changed. 9. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 8, characterized in that the training device comprises a foot support unit ( 28 ) which is in particular detachably attachable to the vertical frame unit ( 2 ). 10. Training device according to claim 9, characterized in that the foot support unit ( 28 ) comprises a vertical slide ( 31 ) which can be attached to the vertical adjustment bar ( 6 ) in a height-adjustable manner and fixed at the desired height. 11. Training device according to one of claims 9 or 10, characterized in that the foot support unit ( 28 ) has, on its side facing away from the vertical frame unit ( 2 ), a support cushion ( 30 ) for supporting the foot or feet of the user. 12. Training device according to one of claims 9 to 11, characterized in that the foot support unit ( 28 ) has, on its side facing the vertical frame unit ( 2 ), support rods ( 33 ) with end-side contact elements ( 34 ) which can rest on corresponding parts of the vertical frame unit ( 2 ), wherein in particular the contact elements ( 34 ) are adjustable in the longitudinal direction of the support rods ( 33 ). 13. Training device according to one of claims 1 to 12, characterized in that the training device comprises a fixing unit ( 21 ) which can be attached or is attached to the seat unit ( 3 ) and which serves to fix the user on the seat unit ( 3 ). 14. Training device according to claim 13, characterized in that the fixing unit has downwardly projecting pads ( 26 ) which can be applied to the shoulder of the user when the user is in a sitting position. 15. Training device according to one of claims 13 or 14, characterized in that the fixing unit ( 21 ) comprises parts (cross braces 23 ) which are firmly attached to the seat unit ( 3 ) and parts (U-legs 22 ) which can be connected to these. 16. Training device according to claim 15, characterized in that the parts of the fixing unit ( 21 ) that can be attached to permanently installable parts (cross braces 23 ) comprise a U-shaped frame with telescopic U-legs ( 22 ), wherein the pads ( 26 ) can be moved in a direction parallel to the U-legs ( 22 ) by pulling the U-legs ( 22 ) apart or pushing them together. 17. Training device according to one of claims 15 or 16, characterized in that the parts (cross braces 23 ) of the fixing unit ( 21 ) that can be firmly attached to the seat unit ( 3 ) can be fastened to a backrest ( 16 ) of the seat unit ( 3 ), in particular to the back of the backrest ( 16 ).