ES1270789U - Device for toning the upper body. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Device for toning the upper body, characterized in that it is made up of three elements; a pair of handles (1), and an intermediate arm (2) provided with fixing means between them; having provided that the intermediate arm (2) is obtained from a material whose bending requires a certain degree of effort. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

Upper body toning device

TECHNICAL SECTOR

The present invention refers to a device specially designed to tone the upper body, either independently or preferably simultaneously with the work of the lower body, such as when running or walking.

The object of the invention is to achieve a device that favors the toning and muscle building of the upper body, arms and hands of the athlete, taking advantage of the natural balance of their body during sports practice, offering a complementary exercise to the one already programmed by the user wearing the device. .

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

In the field of sport, although obviously each athlete has their own preferences, among the most widespread sports modalities are athletics, walking and hiking.

The segregation of endorphins makes these sports very popular, although, as is known, with them only the lower body is worked, leaving the upper body neglected.

Although there are innumerable devices for exercising the upper body, these devices are designed to be used in isolation, that is, they cannot be used while simultaneously working the lower body.

EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION

The device for toning the upper body that the invention proposes solves in a fully satisfactory way the problems set out above, based on a simple but highly effective solution.

For this, and more specifically, the device of the invention is made up of three elements intrinsically linked together; two handles and an intermediate arm that is fixed to them in a joint manner.

The intermediate arm is made of an elastically deformable material, by applying a pre-calibrated effort to it. Preferably, the material that integrates the intermediate arm is latex rubber.

In this sense, it has been foreseen that the intermediate arm can be detached from the handles through practicable fixing means, such as by screwing, clipping mechanisms or the like, being able to offer arms of different density, thickness and even length, to adapt to different sizes of athletes, as well as regulating the level of effort when flexing said arm through the two extreme handles.

The handles have been designed to optimize its grip, both for its adaptation to the palm of the hand, to the fingers and to support the fist, seeking to adapt to the movement as an extension of the extremities.

For this, they have an aerodynamic shape where the lower part presents a greater surface for a grip that is as ergonomic as possible.

From the detailed configuration, a device for toning the upper body is obtained that in its use constitutes an extension of the user's arms, since its toning impact occurs with the natural movement of the body and arms when walking or while walking. running moment in which the user has grasped the device of the invention with his hands by means of the handles.

Optionally, it has been provided that the handles include opposite-pole magnets that will generate a constant magnetic field of attraction that will increase resistance and contribute to toning during exercise.

The magnets can be exchanged looking for different resistances, soft, medium or strong, thus regulating the intensity during the exercise.

From these magnets, two different effects are obtained:

• First, when the device is not being used, it allows the handles to be held together, providing less storage space and greater transport convenience.

• The constant attraction exerted by the magnets, favors the muscular exercise of the user during use by increasing the resistance to movement between the handles.

Finally, to say that, also optionally, the handles may incorporate lighting as well as an electronic screen through which to monitor the pulse through a sensor established on the handle itself, as well as the corresponding distance traveled by the user during the use of the device from the steps traveled, by means of an inertial sensor.

The device thus described can be used to perform upper body work simultaneously while walking or running, thus achieving a more balanced exercise of the body during exercise.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

To complement the description that is going to be made below and with the aim of helping a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, according to a preferred example of a practical embodiment thereof, a set of drawings is attached as an integral part of said description. where, with an illustrative and non-limiting nature, the following has been represented:

Figure 1.- Shows a perspective and exploded view of a device for toning the upper body of one made in accordance with the object of the present invention in its simplest variant.

Figure 2.- Shows a perspective view of the device represented in figure 1 being properly assembled.

Figure 3.- Shows a detail in perspective of a variant embodiment for the handle of the device.

Figure 4.- Shows a detail in perspective of a handle of the device represented in figure 1 where the internal cavity is observed.

PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

In view of the figures outlined, it can be seen how three fundamental parts participate in the device of the invention, a pair of handles (1), and an intermediate arm (2).

The intermediate arm (2) will be obtained from latex rubber, that is to say, an elastically deformable material, which requires an effort for its deformation that will have been duly calculated according to the exercises provided by the device of the invention.

In the chosen embodiment, the fixing means are made up of two threaded male elements (3) and two threaded holes (4) so that the intermediate arm is finished off at its ends in two threaded male elements (3) intended to be threaded. in respective threaded holes (4) established in correspondence with the inner end of the handles (1).

However, this coupling means should not be considered as limiting, each handle being able to include an internal cavity, preferably cylindrical, with a clipping or clamping element for each end of the intermediate arm (2). Thus, as represented in figure 4, it is possible to regulate the level of insertion of the ends of the intermediate arm (2) in the internal cavity of each handle in order to regulate the effective length of the intermediate arm (2).

The device can be offered with intermediate arms (2) of different densities and lengths, to suit different sizes of athletes, as well as to regulate the level of effort when flexing said arm through the two end handles.

By way of example, the level of effort required for the elastic deformation of each intermediate arm (2) could be cataloged through the color in which it is obtained, for example pink for a light effort, yellow for a medium effort or black for more effort.

Similarly, said intermediate arms (2) may be supplied in different lengths depending on the size of the user; S, M, L and XL.

Optionally, the intermediate arm may incorporate a fluorescent surface finish, in order to improve the athlete's visibility when they are doing sports.

As for the handles (2), they have an aerodynamic shape, with a widening (5) in the palmar area, being able to incorporate a sinuous profile (7) formally and dimensionally according to the user's fingers, as well as a flange (6 ) as a stop for the fist, preventing accidental slipping.

As can be seen in Figure 1 and in the detail of Figure 3, the handles are capable of including at least one magnet (8) each of opposite polarities that generate a magnetic field of constant attraction, so that in flexion situation of the intermediate arm (2) the handles (1) are facing each other. Preferably, the magnets (8) are arranged on the surface of the handle (2) opposite the surface from which the flange (6) emerges as a stop for the cuff, as can be seen in figure 3.

Thus, in the flexed position of the intermediate arm (2), the attraction of the magnets of each handle (1) is made possible when facing each other and will increase resistance and contribute to toning during exercise. Complementarily, the inclusion of these magnets (8) allows an arrangement in the folded or flexed position of the device of the invention in such a way that, advantageously, it will occupy less space.

In this way, and as has already been said previously, the magnets (8) can be exchanged looking for different resistances, soft, medium or strong, thus regulating the intensity during the exercise.

Claims (14)

1§.- Device for toning the upper body, characterized in that it is made up of three elements; a pair of handles (1), and an intermediate arm (2) provided with fixing means between them; having provided that the intermediate arm (2) is obtained from a material whose bending requires a certain degree of effort. 2§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the intermediate arm (2) is made up of a latex rubber. 3§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the fixing means are made up of two threaded male elements (3) and two threaded holes (4) so that the intermediate arm (2) it is finished off at its ends in two threaded male elements (3) intended to be screwed into respective threaded holes (4) established in correspondence with the inner end of the handles (1). 4§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claim 1§, characterized in that each handle (1) includes an internal cavity (9), with a clipping or pinching element for each end of the intermediate arm (2), the clipping elements together with the internal cavities (9) determining means for regulating the effective length of the intermediate arm (2). 5§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the device is supplied with intermediate arms (2) of different densities and lengths, according to different sizes and physical levels of athletes. 6§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the intermediate arm (2) incorporates a fluorescent surface finish. 7§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the handles (1) have an ergonomic configuration, with a widening (5) in the palmar area. 8§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claims 1§ and 7§, characterized in that the handles (1) incorporate a sinuous profile (7) formally and dimensionally according to the user's fingers. 9§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claims 1§, 7§ and 8§, characterized in that the handles (1) incorporate a tab (6) as a stop for the fist. 10.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the handles (1) include at least one magnet (8) each of opposite polarities that generate a magnetic field of constant attraction, of Thus, in a flexion situation of the intermediate arm (2) and the handles (1) facing each other. 11§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claims 1§ and 10§, characterized in that the magnets (8) have an interchangeable character, offering magnets with different levels of attraction force. 12§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the handles (1) incorporate lighting means. 13§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the handles (1) incorporate an electronic screen through which to monitor the pulse by means of a sensor established in the handle itself. 14§.- Device for toning the upper body, according to claim 1§, characterized in that the handles (1) incorporate an electronic screen through which to monitor the distance traveled by the user while using the device from the steps traveled, by means of an inertial sensor.