# US 2023/0054845 A1 · Adjustment mechanism for an adjustable kettlebell > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 2023/0054845 A1 - Document ID: US20230054845A1 - Status: Published application - Kind: A1 - Application number: 17/891,831 - Filed: 2022-08-19 - Published: 2023-02-23 - Earliest claimed: 2021-08-19 - Assignees: iFIT Inc. - Applicants: iFIT Inc. - Inventors: Kent M. Smith - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US20230054845A1 ## CPC - A63B 21/075: with variable weights {, e.g. weight systems with weight selecting means for bar-bells or dumb-bells} - A63B 21/072: Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like {, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle} - A63B 24/0075: {Means for generating exercise programmes or schemes, e.g. computerized virtual trainer, e.g. using expert databases} - A63B 2225/20: with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like - A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract An adjustable kettlebell system includes a base having a rod extending from the base. A selector is threaded onto the rod. The rod and selector extend through a plurality of weight supports. Each weight support is connected to an underlying weight support with a connector. As the selector is moved along the length of the rod by rotating the rod, the selector causes the connector to disengage with the underlying weight support. The adjustable kettlebell is then removed without the underlying weight support connected to the handle. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A kettlebell system, comprising: a base; a rod extending up from the base; a selector slidingly attached to the rod; a first weight support, the rod extending through the first weight support; and a second weight support stacked on the first weight support, the rod extending through the second weight support, wherein the second weight support includes a connector, wherein, in a connected position, the connector is connected to the first weight support and in a disconnected position, the connector is not connected to the first weight support. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The kettlebell system of claim 1, wherein, in the disconnected position, the selector moves the connector away from the rod. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The kettlebell system of claim 1, wherein the connector is biased toward the rod. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The kettlebell system of claim 1, wherein the selector is connected to the rod with a threaded connection such that a rotation of the rod moves the selector along a length of the rod. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The kettlebell system of claim 1, wherein the rod is connected to a drive gear located in the base. ### Claim 6 (depends on 5) The kettlebell system of claim 5, wherein the drive gear is rotatable by an electric motor. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The kettlebell system of claim 1, further comprising a third weight support stacked on the second weight support, and wherein the third weight support is selectively connected to the second weight support. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The kettlebell system of claim 1, wherein the first weight support includes: a first section; a second section; and a bar extending between the first section and the second section, wherein, in the connected position, the connector is engaged with the bar. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The kettlebell system of claim 1, further comprising: a first weight plate connected to the first weight support; and a second weight plate connected to the second weight support. ### Claim 10 A selection mechanism for an adjustable kettlebell system, comprising: a rod extending from a base; a selector movable along a length of the rod; and a connector movable between a connected position and a disconnected position, the connector being movable through a contact with the selector, wherein, in the connected position, the connector connects a first weight support to a second weight support, and wherein, in the disconnected position, the first weight support is not connected to the second weight support. ### Claim 11 (depends on 10) The selection mechanism of claim 10, wherein the connector is movable in a direction transverse to the length of the rod. ### Claim 12 (depends on 10) The selection mechanism of claim 10, wherein the connector is biased to the connected position with a biasing element. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The selection mechanism of claim 12, wherein the biasing element includes a spring. ### Claim 14 (depends on 10) The selection mechanism of claim 10, further comprising: a drive gear fixedly connected to the rod; and a motor configured to rotate the drive gear. ### Claim 15 A method for adjusting a weight of an adjustable kettlebell, comprising: rotating a rod connected to a base of the adjustable kettlebell, the rod extending through the adjustable kettlebell, the adjustable kettlebell including a plurality of weight plates; based on rotating the rod, sliding a selector along a length of the rod; and moving a connector from a connected position to a disconnected position based on a position of the selector along the length of the rod. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein moving the connector includes contacting the connector with the selector. ### Claim 17 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, further comprising receiving an input for a connected weight, and wherein rotating the rod includes rotating the rod until the selector moves the connector to the disconnected position for a weight support associated with the connected weight. ### Claim 18 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein rotating the rod includes rotating the rod with a motor. ### Claim 19 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, further comprising, before rotating the rod, placing the adjustable kettlebell in the base. ### Claim 20 (depends on 15) The method of claim 15, wherein the connector is connected to a weight support, and wherein the connector is selectively connected to a bar on an underlying weight support, and further comprising removing the adjustable kettlebell from the base, wherein the underlying weight support is connected to the base when the adjustable kettlebell is removed.