Compact multi-function exercise apparatus
OwnerDavid Jon Clarkinventor
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Abstract
An exercise apparatus that provides a complete body workout, folds up into a small footprint, and can be hidden inside of a closet or decorative cabinet. The two arms rotate both horizontally and vertically, and move up and down, permitting the cable ends to be positioned anywhere from near the ground to well over head, thus allowing for infinite exercise variation. Cable ends that exit the arms freely and move independently of each other simulate working out with free weights. The counterweighted arms combined with convenient locking levers facilitate rapid and effortless arm repositioning. A counterweighted fold out seat assembly with leg extension completes the versatile and compact workout station.
Claims11
An exercise apparatus comprising:
- a first guide assembly comprising a first guide able to slide parallel to a first vertical axis and a first rotating structure able to rotate about the first vertical axis;
- a second guide assembly comprising a second guide able to slide parallel to a second vertical axis substantially parallel to the first vertical axis and a second rotating structure able to rotate about the second vertical axis;
- a first arm including a distal end and a pivot end pivotally coupled to the first guide assembly at a first horizontal axis substantially perpendicular to the first vertical axis;
- a second arm including a distal end and a pivot end pivotally coupled to the second guide assembly at a second horizontal axis substantially perpendicular to the second vertical axis;
- a first pulley assembly comprising a first pulley structure rotationally attached to the distal end of the first arm and that contains at least one pulley;
- a second pulley assembly comprising a second pulley structure rotationally attached to the distal end of the second arm and that contains at least one pulley;
- a guide connection comprising,
- the first guide and the second guide, and
- a guide connection means with the ability to lock the first and second guides together so that they are constrained to slide together as one unit;
- a resistance assembly comprising a source of force and a selective means of engaging a portion of the source of force;
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- a cable assembly means for transferring force comprising a first cable end positioned adjacent to the first pulley structure and a second cable end positioned adjacent to the second pulley structure, such that the first and second cable ends are in communication with the resistance assembly.
an exercise apparatus comprising:
- A pair of guide assemblies each comprising a guide and a rotating structure such that the guides are able to slide parallel to vertical axes and the rotating structures are able to rotate about them. A guide connection means for tying the guides together in vertical translation. A resistance assembly with a source of force and a selective means of engaging a portion of that force. And a cable assembly means for transferring forces from the resistance assembly to the cable ends that are located adjacent to the rotating structures.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.