# US 2017/0282002 A1 · Fitness structure > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2017/0282002 A1 - Document ID: US20170282002A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 15/086,670 - Filed: 2016-03-31 - Published: 2017-10-05 - Earliest claimed: 2016-03-31 - Inventors: Ki Won LEE - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20170282002A1 ## CPC - A63B 21/0626: {with substantially vertical guiding means} - A61B 5/00: Measuring for diagnostic purposes (radiation diagnosis A61B6/00; diagnosis by ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves A61B8/00); Identification of persons - A63B 21/062: including guide for vertical {or non-vertical weights or} array of weights {to move against gravity forces} - A63B 21/0628: {for vertical array of weights} - A63B 21/063: {Weight selecting means} - A63B 21/154: {using special pulley-assemblies} - A63B 23/03525: {Supports for both feet or both hands performing simultaneously the same movement, e.g. single pedal or single handle (A63B21/0724 takes precedence)} - A63B 23/03541: {Moving independently from each other (A63B22/00 takes precedence)} - A63B 23/1209: {Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously} - A63B 71/0619: {Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills} - A63B 21/00061: {Replaceable resistance units of different strengths, e.g. for swapping} - A63B 21/00065: {by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units} - A63B 21/008: using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters - A63B 21/0085: {using pneumatic force-resisters} - A63B 21/0552: {Elastic ropes or bands} - A63B 21/0724: {Bar-bells; Hand bars} - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 21/4043: {Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance (A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence)} - A63B 71/0054: {Features for injury prevention on an apparatus, e.g. shock absorbers (mats or the like for absorbing shocks for jumping A63B6/00)} - A63B 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user} - A63B 2023/0411: {Squatting exercises} - A63B 2071/0063: {Shock absorbers} - A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music} - A63B 2208/0223: Squatting - A63B 2220/10: Positions - A63B 2220/16: Angular positions - A63B 2220/17: Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed - A63B 2220/20: Distances or displacements - A63B 2220/30: Speed - A63B 2220/40: Acceleration - A63B 2220/52: Weight, e.g. weight distribution - A63B 2220/62: Time or time measurement used for time reference, time stamp, master time or clock signal - A63B 2220/80: Special sensors, transducers or devices therefor - A63B 2220/803: Motion sensors - A63B 2220/808: Microphones - A63B 2220/833: Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement - A63B 2220/89: Field sensors, e.g. radar systems - A63B 2225/093: Height - A63B 2225/15: with identification means that can be read by electronic means - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) - A61B: DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION (usefulness limited to only animals A61D) ## Abstract A fitness structure includes a bar having a first end portion and a second end portion, a pair of bar support portions provided at each side of the bar and having a plurality of bar support members to place the bar at a plurality of heights, a first load portion and a second load portion spaced apart from the bar to a certain degree and facing each other, a first cable coupled between the first end portion of the bar and the first load portion, a second cable coupled between the second end portion of the bar and the second load portion. Heights of the first load portion and the second load portion vary depending on a height of one of the plurality of bar support members at which the bar is detachably placed. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A fitness structure comprising: a bar having a first end portion and a second end portion; a pair of bar support portions provided at each side of the bar and having a plurality of bar support members to place the bar at a plurality of heights; a first load portion and a second load portion spaced apart from the bar to a certain degree and facing each other; a first cable coupled between the first end portion of the bar and the first load portion; and a second cable coupled between the second end portion of the bar and the second load portion, wherein heights of the first load portion and the second load portion vary depending on a height of one of the plurality of bar support members at which the bar is detachably placed and is not fixed, wherein the heights of the first load portion and the second load portion have a predetermined distance from the ground when no external force is applied to the first cable and the second cable, wherein, when the bar is in use, the bar is held by a user and physically detached from the one of the plurality of bar support members, and when the bar is placed on the one of the plurality of bar support members, one or more weight portions are attachable and detachable with respect to the first load portion and the second load portion, wherein in a state in which the bar placed on the pair of bar support portions is detached from the pair of bar support portions and held by the user, the bar is capable of performing a downward motion in the direction of gravity, and wherein a bar accommodation portion is defined in a lower portion of the pair of bar support portions and in a state in which the bar is accommodated in the bar accommodation portion, the bar is capable of performing an upward motion in a direction opposite to gravity. ### Claim at position 2 2-3. (canceled) ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The fitness structure of claim 1, wherein the one or more weight portions are detachably provided on the first load portion and the second load portion, regardless of positions of the first load portion and the second load portion. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The fitness structure of claim 1, wherein an insertion hole is formed in the bar support portion at each of the plurality of heights, each of the plurality of bar support members is inserted into the insertion hole, and the bar is supported by the plurality of bar support members. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The fitness structure of claim 1, wherein, as the bar is supported by the one of the plurality of bar support members, even when the bar is supported on any one of the plurality of bar support members, the one or more weight portions are detachably provided to the first load portion and the second load portion. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The fitness structure of claim 1, wherein the first load portion and the second load portion are moved in a same direction as a movement direction of the bar in a third direction. ### Claim 8 (depends on 7) The fitness structure of claim 7, wherein, when the bar is moved in a direction ascending from the ground, the first load portion or the second load portion is ascended in a vertical direction by the first cable and the second cable connected to the bar. ### Claim 9 (depends on 8) The fitness structure of claim 8, wherein a movement distance of the bar in the third direction is longer than a movement distance of the first load portion or the second load portion in the third direction. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The fitness structure of claim 1, wherein a distance sensor measuring a movement distance of the first load portion or the second load portion is further provided on the first load portion or the second load portion. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The fitness structure of claim 1, wherein each of the first load portion and the second load portion comprises: a guide portion extending in one direction; an elevation portion elevating along the guide portion; and a weight coupling portion protruding from the elevation portion to allow the one or more weight portions to be coupled to the weight coupling portion. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The fitness structure of claim 11, wherein the weight coupling portion of the first load portion and the weight coupling portion of the second load portion protrude in directions facing each other. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The fitness structure of claim 1, further comprising a frame on which the first load portion, the second load portion, the first cable, and the second cable are provided and having an inner space formed in the frame, wherein one or more weight support portions on which the one or more weight portions are supported is formed on the frame, and the one or more weight support portions protrude from the frame inwardly toward the inner space of the frame. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The fitness structure of claim 13, wherein one or more pulleys are formed on the frame, the first cable, the first load portion, and the one or more pulleys constitute a pulley system, and the second cable, the second load portion, and the one or more pulleys constitute a pulley system. ### Claim 15 (depends on 1) The fitness structure of claim 1, wherein the user is positioned between the first cable and the second cable. ### Claim 16 A fitness structure comprising: a bar having a first end portion and a second end portion; a pair of bar support portions provided at each side of the bar and having a plurality of bar support members to place the bar at a plurality of heights; a first cable coupled to the first end portion of the bar; a second cable coupled to the second end portion of the bar; and one or more load portions connected to the first cable or the second cable and applying a certain load to the bar, wherein the load portion comprises the first load portion and the second load portion, which are at each side of the bar to face each other, each of the first load portion and the second load portion comprises: a guide portion extending in one direction; an elevation portion elevating along the guide portion; and a weight coupling portion protruding from the elevation portion to allow one or more weight portions to be coupled to the weight coupling portion, and the weight coupling portion of the first load portion and the weight coupling portion of the second load portion protrude in directions facing each other, wherein heights of the first load portion and the second load portion vary depending on a height of one of the plurality of bar support members at which the bar is detachably placed and is not fixed, wherein the heights of the first load portion and the second load portion have a predetermined distance from the ground when no external force is applied to the first cable and the second cable, wherein, when the bar is in use, the bar is held by a user and physically detached from the one of the plurality of bar support members, and when the bar is placed on the one of the plurality of bar support members, one or more weight portions are attachable and detachable with respect to the first load portion and the second load portion, wherein in a state in which the bar placed on the pair of bar support portions is detached from the pair of bar support portions and held by the user, the bar is capable of performing a downward motion in the direction of gravity, and wherein a bar accommodation portion is defined in a lower portion of the pair of bar support portions and in a state in which the bar is accommodated in the bar accommodation portion, the bar is capable of performing an upward motion in a direction opposite to gravity. ### Claim 17 (depends on 16) The fitness structure of claim 16 wherein the load portion is moved in a same direction as a movement direction of the bar in a third direction. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The fitness structure of claim 17, wherein, when the bar is moved in a direction ascending from the ground, the load portion is ascended in a vertical direction by the first cable and the second cable connected to the bar. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The fitness structure of claim 17, wherein a movement distance of the bar in the third direction is longer than a movement distance of the load portion in the third direction. ### Claim 20 (depends on 16) The fitness structure of claim 16, wherein the one or more weight portions are coupled to the weight coupling portion of the first load portion or the second load portion, regardless of a position of the first load portion or the second load portion. ### Claim 21 (depends on 16) The fitness structure of claim 16, further comprising a frame on which the first load portion, the second load portion, the first cable, and the second cable are provided and having an inner space formed in the frame, wherein one or more weight support portions on which the one or more weight portions are supported is formed on the frame, and the one or more weight support portions protrude from the frame inwardly toward the inner space of the frame. ### Claim 22 (depends on 21) The fitness structure of claim 21, wherein one or more pulleys are formed on the frame, the first cable, the first load portion, and the one or more pulleys constitute a pulley system, and the second cable, the second load portion, and the one or more pulleys constitute a pulley system.