US 12,582,866 B2Granted

Exercise bench with side pads

OwnerMark Anthony Apuzzoinventor

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Abstract

An exercise bench apparatus includes a main frame with a height-adjustable back rest and a pair of adjustably connected side pads. The side pads incorporate a unique mechanism involving a solid bar, splined shaft, L-shaped connector, mounting plate, pad rotation plate with holes at set intervals, and a spring-loaded pin system allowing precise upward, downward, and sideways adjustments. Additionally, the apparatus features a resting head pad aligned with the back rest and a pivotally attached sitting pad that adjusts for diverse exercise postures, providing comprehensive support for an enhanced workout experience. A handle on the main frame facilitates bench repositioning. The bench's stability is ensured by a footing mechanism, designed with non-slip materials and multiple feet for even weight distribution and surface protection. This innovative apparatus promises versatile and comfortable exercise configurations.

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Dependent claims

An exercise bench apparatus, comprising:

a main frame;
a height-adjustable back rest affixed to the main frame, wherein said back rest is capable of adjusting to multiple inclinations;
a pair of side pads, each side pad being adjustably connected to the main frame;
and
an adjustable mechanism for each side pad, the mechanism comprising:
a solid bar associated with the main frame;
an L-shaped connector coupled to the side pad via a mounting plate;
a splined shaft integrated at one end of the solid bar, the splined shaft being received within a splined housing mounted on the L-shaped connector to allow upward and downward rotation of the side pad;
a pad rotation plate disposed on the mounting plate having a plurality of holes at predetermined angular intervals for facilitating sideways adjustments of the side pad;
and
a spring-loaded pin system supported on the L-shaped connector and biased to selectively engage the holes of the pad rotation plate, thereby locking the side pad at a plurality of sideways angles relative to the mounting plate.

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