Adjustable weightlifting bend
AssigneeConner Athletic Products, Inc.
InventorMitch T. Mobley
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Abstract
An adjustable weightlifting bench includes a base, a backrest pivotally mounted on the base for movement between a plurality of angled positions, and a seat pivotally mounted on the base for movement between a plurality of angled positions. A linkage assembly interconnects the backrest and the seat, such that seat moves automatically and simultaneously when the backrest position is adjusted. The upper surface of the seat is free from obstruction by the backrest in all positions of the backrest.
Claims25
An adjustable bench for weightlifting, comprising:
- a base for supporting the bench on a floor;
- a backrest;
- a seat;
- a first support member extending between the backrest and the base for pivotally supporting the backrest on the base;
- a second support member extending between the backrest and the base for positioning the backrest at a selected angle relative to the base;
- an arm extending between the seat and the base for pivotally supporting the seat on the base;
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- a linkage assembly pivotally connected to the backrest, the seat and the first support member such that the seat automatically and simultaneously adjusts as the backrest is moved into position.
An adjustable bench for weightlifting, comprising:
- a base;
- a backrest pivotally mounted on the base for movement between a plurality of angled positions;
- a seat pivotally mounted to the base for movement between a plurality of angled positions;
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- linkage interconnecting the backrest and seat such that the backrest and seat move simultaneously;
- the seat being free from obstruction by the backrest in all positions of the backrest.
An adjustable bench for weightlifting, comprising:
- a base for supporting the bench on a floor;
- a backrest;
- a seat;
- a first support member extending between the backrest and the base for pivotally supporting the backrest on the base;
- a second support member extending between the backrest and the base for positioning the backrest at a selected angle relative to the base;
- an arm extending between the seat and the base for pivotally supporting the seat on the base;
- a linkage assembly pivotally connected to the backrest, the seat and the first support member such that the seat automatically and simultaneously adjusts as the backrest is moved to a selected position;
- the linkage assembly having a plurality of pivot points sufficient such that the backrest and the seat being maintained within one inch of one another at all selected positions of the backrest.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.