Exercise bench with integrated weight storage unit
AssigneeCap Barbell, Inc.
InventorCurt Reynolds
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Abstract
A multifunctional and compact exercise apparatus includes an exercise bench with an integrated weight storage unit. The weight storage unit can be configured to store one or more weights in a vertical orientation. The weight storage unit can include a bracket member. The bracket member can include a mounting sidewall and a storage sidewall. The storage sidewall can extend outward substantially or generally perpendicularly from the mounting sidewall. The storage sidewall can include a planar plate-like member having a plurality of cut-outs or slots formed therein. Each slot can be dimensioned to receive a weight in a vertical orientation.
Claims15
An exercise apparatus, comprising:
- an exercise bench, wherein the exercise bench comprises a bench frame;
- and
- one or more mounting hooks, wherein each mounting hook is configured for affixation to the bench frame, and wherein each mounting hook includes:
- a horizontal hook sidewall;
- a first vertical sidewall, wherein a first end of the first vertical sidewall extends downward from a first end of the horizontal hook sidewall;
- a second vertical sidewall, wherein a first end of the second vertical sidewall extends downward from a second end of the horizontal hook sidewall;
- a first jutting member, wherein the first jutting member is coupled to a second end of the first vertical sidewall;
- and
- a second jutting member, wherein the second jutting member is coupled to a second end of the second vertical sidewall,
- wherein the first vertical sidewall and the second vertical sidewall and the first and second jutting members are spaced apart by a slot, wherein the first and second jutting members have generally planar top surfaces and extend perpendicular to the first and second vertical sidewalls respectively, and wherein each mounting hook is configured for storing a single weight in a vertical orientation within the slot and resting on the top surfaces of the first and second jutting members.
An exercise apparatus, comprising:
- an exercise bench, wherein the exercise bench comprises a bench frame;
- and
- a weight storage unit, wherein the weight storage unit includes:
- (i) an elongated rack, the elongated rack comprising:
- a top wall, wherein the top wall is configured to be mounted over a top surface of the bench frame;
- a first rack sidewall extending vertically downward from a first side of the top wall;
- a second rack sidewall extending vertically downward from a second side of the top wall,
- a first projecting sidewall coupled to the first rack sidewall;
- and
- a second projecting sidewall coupled to the second rack sidewall;
- and
- (ii) one or more mounting hooks, wherein each mounting hook includes:
- a horizontal hook sidewall;
- a first vertical sidewall, wherein a first end of the first vertical sidewall extends downward from a first end of the horizontal hook sidewall;
- a second vertical sidewall, wherein a first end of the second vertical sidewall extends downward from a second end of the horizontal hook sidewall;
- a first jutting member, wherein the first jutting member is coupled to a second end of the first vertical sidewall;
- and
- a second jutting member, wherein the second jutting member is coupled to a second end of the second vertical sidewall,
- wherein the first and second jutting members are spaced apart by a slot, and wherein the first and second jutting members are perpendicular to the first and second vertical sidewalls respectively, wherein the slot is configured to receive a weight.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.