US20080318744A1 - Portable Exercise Unit - Google Patents
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- the present invention pertains to the art of exercise devices and, more particularly, to a portable Pilates-type exercise unit.
- Many exercise units include various adjustable components to accommodate a broad range of users and/or to facilitate additional exercises. That is, portions of the exercise unit can be adjusted to accommodate the physiology of a particular user and/or enable the user to perform exercises that target various body parts.
- most exercise units are not both easily adjustable and portable. That is, a trade-off exists between adjustability and portability. If the device is readily portable, the exercises made possible with the device are generally more muscle specific. For example, devices for performing curls, shoulder presses and the like exercises which require movements that are generally along the body's longitudinal axis would not be readily adaptable to, for example, rowing exercises which would require movements that are generally normal to the body's axis. Of course the opposite would also hold true.
- the present invention is directed to a portable exercise device including a base portion having first and second base members interconnected through a pivot member.
- the first base member includes a first end which is pivotally attached to the pivot member and extends in a first direction to a second end through an intermediate portion.
- the second base member includes a first end which is pivotally attached to the pivot member and extends in a second direction to a second end through an intermediate portion.
- the exercise device also includes a bar having a first end which is selectively connected to the pivot element and extends to a second end through an intermediate portion.
- a cap member is detachably mounted at the second end of the bar.
- the exercise device further includes first and second foot pads that are selectively, adjustably positioned relative to corresponding ones of the first and second base members.
- the exercise device includes first and second elastic cables respectively extending between first and second base members and the bar. More specifically, the first cable includes a first end connected at one of the second ends of the first base member and the first foot pad, and a second end detachably mounted to the cap member. The second cable includes a first end connected at one of the second ends of the second base member and the second foot pad, and a second end. It should be generally understood that the first end of each of the first and second cables is positioned adjacent or near the second or outer ends of corresponding ones of the first and second base members.
- the portable exercise device when the portable exercise device is in a first configuration, the second end of the second elastic cable is connected to the cap member. In this configuration, a user selectively pivots the bar about the pivot member to alternatingly stretch and relax the first and second elastic cables respectively to perform a first exercise routine.
- the portable exercise device when the portable exercise device is in a second configuration, the second end of the bar is detached from the pivot member and fitted with another cap member to which the second end of the second elastic cable is attached. In this configuration, a user selectively manipulates the bar to simultaneously stretch and relax the first and second elastic cables to perform a second exercise routine.
- the first and second elastic cables can be exchanged with other cables of varying length and/or resistance to further vary the available exercises.
- FIG. 1 is an upper left perspective view of a portable exercise device constructed in accordance with the present invention shown in a first configuration
- FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the portable exercise device of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a detail view of a bottom portion of a first base member of the portable exercise device of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 4 is perspective view of a universal pivot member of the portable exercise device of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 5 is a detail view of a cap member and elastic bands of the portable exercise device of FIG. 2 ;
- FIG. 6 illustrates the portable exercise device constructed in accordance with the present invention shown in a second configuration.
- Exercise device 2 includes a base portion 4 having first and second base members 6 and 7 interconnected through a pivot member 9 having first and second opposing internally threaded cap members 10 a and 10 b.
- first base member 6 includes a first end portion 11 secured to first cap member 10 a through a hinge (not shown).
- First end portion 11 extends to a second end portion 14 through an intermediate section 16 which defines an arcuate channel 18 .
- second base member 7 includes a first end portion 21 connected to second cap member 10 b through a hinge 23 .
- First end portion 21 extends to a second end portion 24 through an intermediate section 26 which defines an arcuate channel 28 .
- base member 6 includes an elongated slot 31 .
- Slot 31 is formed on an underside or bottom surface (not separately labeled) of base member 6 .
- a wheel member 32 having a stud 33 is slidingly received within slot 31 .
- wheel member 32 serves as an easily adjustable attachment point for a first foot pad 34 .
- base member 7 includes a corresponding slot and wheel member (not shown) that provide an easily adjustable attachment point for a second foot pad 35 .
- slot 31 includes a first end 45 that extends to a second end (not shown) through an elongated intermediate section 47 .
- First end 45 is provided with a rounded opening 49 that is configured to receive a head portion 52 of wheel member 32 .
- head portion 52 is inserted through rounded opening 49 to enable stud 33 to easily slide within an interior channel 53 of slot 31 .
- each foot pad 34 and 35 includes a corresponding longitudinally extending slot 55 and 56 adapted to receive, for example, stud 33 .
- each foot pad 34 , 35 is provided with a corresponding strap 68 , 69 for receiving a user's foot thereunder in order to provide a support point to aid users in maintaining proper body position. Straps 68 and 69 are secured to an upper surface of respective foot pads 34 and 35 by a tab lock mechanism, one of which is indicated at 70 in FIG. 2 in connection with foot pad 34 .
- Each foot pad 34 , 35 is also preferably provided with a non-skid surface (not separately labeled) to provide traction for users of exercise device 2 .
- Each foot pad 34 , 35 is provided with a respective plurality of cable receiving members 73 , 74 and 75 , 76 , the details of which will become more fully evident below.
- pivot member 9 includes a first or stationary portion 83 and a pivot portion 84 .
- Stationary portion 83 includes a first section 87 that is fixedly connected to cap members 10 a and 10 b, as well as a second or collar section 88 having a central opening 89 .
- Pivot portion 84 includes a ball 92 connected to a stem 93 which extends to a connector 94 .
- connector 94 includes internal threads 95 .
- ball 92 nests within stationary portion 83 and projects through central opening 89 of collar section 88 to establish a ball and socket arrangement.
- Collar section 88 is secured to first section 87 in such a manner to allow ball 92 to universally, freely rotate and/or pivot within stationary portion 83 to facilitate one or more exercises that are performed using exercise device 2 in a manner that will be described more fully below.
- pivot member 9 includes a spring portion 97 having upper and lower bands 98 and 99 interconnected through a plurality of spring elements 100 . As will be discussed more fully below, spring member 97 provides additional resistance during various exercises performed on exercise device 2 .
- exercise device 2 also includes a multi-sectional bar 105 . More specifically, bar 105 includes a first end section 107 which connects to a first intermediate section 108 .
- First intermediate section 108 connects with a second intermediate section 109 which then terminates in a second end section 110 .
- first end section 107 actually constitutes a handle having a first end 113 provided with a plurality of threads (not separately labeled) adapted to engage with threads 95 on connector 94 .
- First end section 113 extends to a second end 114 through an intermediate or handle portion 115 .
- second end 114 is externally threaded and handle portion 115 is provided with a cushioned, e.g., neoprene, grip 116 that provides comfort for the user.
- first intermediate section 108 is connected to first end section 107 .
- first intermediate section 108 includes a first end 121 having a plurality of internal threads that are adapted to receive second end 114 .
- First end 121 extends to a second end 122 through an intermediate portion 123 .
- first intermediate section 108 includes an opening 125 arranged approximate to second end 122 .
- second intermediate section 109 is secured to first intermediate section 108 .
- second intermediate section 109 includes a first end 127 having a reduced diameter portion (not separately labeled) configured to be received by second end 122 of first intermediate section 108 .
- First end 127 extends to a second end 128 through an intermediate portion 129 .
- Second intermediate section 109 is provided with a spring lock 131 provided in the reduced diameter portion of first end 127 .
- Spring lock 131 is designed to engage into opening 125 of first intermediate section 108 .
- second end section 110 includes a first end 136 that extends to a second end 137 through an intermediate or handle portion 138 .
- first and second ends 136 and 137 are externally threaded, with the external threading on first end 136 facilitating the attachment to second end 128 of second intermediate section 109 .
- handle portion 138 is provided with a cushioned grip 140 , e.g., neoprene, to provide comfort for the user.
- a cap member 147 is threadably attached to second end 137 of second end section 110 .
- cap member 147 includes an outer, cylindrical wall portion 153 and a top wall portion 154 that collectively define a hollow interior portion 157 having a plurality of threads 160 . Threads 160 are configured to matingly engage with second end 137 of second end section 110 . As will be discussed more fully below, cap member 147 includes a first key hole opening 165 arranged on outer, cylindrical wall portion 153 and a second key hole opening 166 arranged on top wall portion 154 .
- exercise device 2 includes first and second resistance band members 182 and 183 .
- each resistance band member 182 , 183 includes corresponding first and second elastomeric bands or cables 186 , 187 and 189 , 190 .
- first and second elastomeric cables 186 and 187 include corresponding first ends 191 a, 191 b and second ends 192 a, 192 b.
- elastomeric cables 189 and 190 include corresponding first ends 193 a, 193 b and second ends 194 a, 194 b.
- first ends 191 a and 191 b are provided with end caps 196 a and 196 b, while second ends 192 a and 192 b are shown joined to a cable block 198 .
- first ends 193 a, 193 b of cables 189 and 190 are provided with corresponding end caps 199 a and 199 b and second ends 194 a, 194 b are shown joined to a cable block 200 .
- end caps 196 a and 196 b are adapted to be secured to a cable block 209 that is pivotally mounted at second end portion 14 of base member 6 .
- end caps 199 a and 199 b are secured to a cable block 210 pivotally connected at second end 24 of base member 7 .
- each cable block 209 , 210 is identical, a detailed description will follow referencing cable block 209 , with an understanding that cable block 210 is similarly formed and mounted.
- cable block 209 includes a main body portion 220 having a first or upper planar surface 222 and a second or lower planar surface 223 .
- Cable block 209 also includes a latch member 230 that extends from main body portion 209 .
- Latch member 230 includes a latch pin 233 that is adapted to engage with a latch pin receiver 236 provided on the underside (not separately labeled) of base member 6 . Once received by latch pin receiver 236 , latch pin 233 is configured to be rotated and locked into position by inserting a tool into a locking port 238 .
- Latch member 230 is preferably formed from a flexible material such as canvas or the like but can also be constructed from various more robust materials such as metal. In any case, cable block 209 is secured to second end 14 of base member 6 through a hinge 240 .
- cable block 209 is rotated and locked into position allowing cables 186 , 187 to be attached thereto by connecting end caps 196 a and 196 b to corresponding cable receiving members 250 and 251 provided on upper surface 222 .
- end caps 196 a and 196 b could also be connected to, for example, cable receiving member 73 provided on foot pad 34 depending upon the exercise to be performed.
- the first end(s) of each of first and second resistance bands 182 and 183 are connected adjacent second ends 14 and 24 of first and second base members 6 and 7 respectively.
- Cable blocks 197 - 200 are configured to provide robust attachment points for first and second resistance bands 182 , 183 and may include various locking structure such as external threads, grooves for receiving detent balls, openings for receiving pins and the like.
- cable blocks 198 and 200 include twist lock members 260 and 261 respectively.
- Each twist lock member 260 , 261 includes a pair of outwardly projecting ear portions (not separately labeled) when properly attached to cap member 147 , ensure that cable blocks 198 and 200 will not inadvertently become disengaged from exercise device 2 .
- exercise device 2 is designed to be arranged in a first configuration, such as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 , with first ends 191 a, 191 b of cables 186 , 187 being secured to cable block 209 and cable block 198 is secured to cap member 147 .
- first ends 193 a and 193 b of cables 189 , 190 are attached to cable block 210 and cable block 200 is secured to cap member 197 .
- a user performs various pivoting or rotating exercises as will be detailed more fully below.
- a user grasps handle member 110 and shifts bar 105 side-to-side about an axis defined by pivot member 9 .
- the action of pivoting bar 105 causes resistance bands 182 and 183 to alternatingly load and unload.
- the amount of energy required to alternatingly load and unload resistance bands 82 and 83 depends upon the length and resistance of the resistance bands and the added resistance provided by spring portion 97 . For this reason, resistance bands 182 and 183 can come in a variety of lengths and resistance levels in a manner that will be discussed more fully below.
- Exercise device 2 can also be employed in a second configuration as shown in FIG. 6 .
- bar 105 is disconnected from pivot member 9 .
- first end 107 is disconnected from connector 94 of pivot member 9 .
- a second cap member 210 configured in a manner identical to that described above with respect to cap 147 , is threadably secured to first end 113 of first end section 107 .
- Cap member 210 includes an opening 215 formed on the side wall and another opening (not shown) formed on the top wall. In this configuration, cables 186 and 187 remain secured to cable block 209 .
- cable block 198 is disconnected from side wall 153 of cap 147 and reattached to top wall 154 at opening 166 .
- cables 189 and 190 remain attached to cable block 210
- cable block 200 is disconnected from cap member 147 and reattached to a top wall (not separately labeled) of cap member 210 as shown.
- first and second end sections 107 and 110 When in the second configuration, a user grasps first and second end sections 107 and 110 to perform various exercises, such as bicep curls, standing presses and the like, while also being able to replace the particular resistance band members 182 and 183 . That is, shorter bands allow a user to perform bicep curls, while longer bands enable a user to perform military-style or standing shoulder press exercises. In any case, it should be readily understood that the length, number of cables and resistance of resistance band members 182 and 183 can vary in accordance with the invention depending upon the particular exercise desired and particular fitness level of the user. As a user progressively becomes stronger, more and/or higher resistance bands are used.
- the portable exercise device constructed in accordance with the present invention provides for a readily assembled mechanism for performing Pilates-type exercises that can be employed in various configurations to enable multiple, distinct exercises.
- Exercise device 2 is also readily disassembled and placed into a compact configuration for storage.
- a user may simply disconnect bar 105 from pivot member 9 , then separate bar 105 into two sections at first and second intermediate sections 108 and 109 , with first end section 113 being stored in cap member 10 a and second end section 137 being stored in cap member 106 .
- first and second base members 6 and 7 are folded upward such that bar 105 nests within channels 18 and 28 respectively, while foot pads 34 and 35 can also be rotated and compactly aligned.
- exercise device 2 can be readily stored under a bed, in a closet or elsewhere and does not provide a large foot print to take up space unnecessarily.
Abstract
A portable exercise device for performing Pilates-type exercises includes a base portion having first and second base members interconnected through a pivot member. In a first configuration, a first end portion of a bar is selectively connected to the pivot element while a second end portions of the bar is connected to the first and second base members by elastomeric bands. In a second configuration, first and second end portions of the bar are connected to corresponding ones of the first and second base members by elastomeric bands. When in the first configuration, a user selectively shifts the bar side-to-side about the pivot member to alternatingly stretch and relax the elastomeric bands. When in the second configuration, the user selectively manipulates the bar to simultaneously stretch and relax the first and second elastomeric bands through mainly vertical movements.
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- The present application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Ser. No. 60/929,347 entitled “Portable Exercise Unit” filed Jun. 22, 2007.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- The present invention pertains to the art of exercise devices and, more particularly, to a portable Pilates-type exercise unit.
- 2. Discussion of the Prior Art
- Certainly, a large number of portable exercise devices exist in the prior art. Currently available exercise devices span the spectrum of cost and complexity. Many existing exercise devices target a specific area of a body or are geared toward a particular exercise routine or program. Of these routines, the Pilates method or Pilates has been around for quite some time and is once again gaining in popularity. While several Pilates exercises require special equipment such as benches, many Pilates exercises can be readily performed with resistance bands which are available in various lengths and resistance levels. Typically, a band is anchored at one end portion while a user grasps and pulls on another end portion. The band can be anchored to a wall mounted hook, a door knob, or simply held under, for example, the user's foot. Once anchored, the user can perform a number of repetitive tension exercises to strengthen a particular muscle or muscle group. Alternatively, both end portions of the band can be anchored and exercising performed using a central area of the band.
- Many exercise units include various adjustable components to accommodate a broad range of users and/or to facilitate additional exercises. That is, portions of the exercise unit can be adjusted to accommodate the physiology of a particular user and/or enable the user to perform exercises that target various body parts. Unfortunately, most exercise units are not both easily adjustable and portable. That is, a trade-off exists between adjustability and portability. If the device is readily portable, the exercises made possible with the device are generally more muscle specific. For example, devices for performing curls, shoulder presses and the like exercises which require movements that are generally along the body's longitudinal axis would not be readily adaptable to, for example, rowing exercises which would require movements that are generally normal to the body's axis. Of course the opposite would also hold true.
- Despite the existence of portable exercise devices in the prior art, there is considered to still exist a need for an exercise device that both portable and adjustable. More specifically, there is seen to be a need for a Pilates-type portable exercise device that is not only readily adjustable to accommodate various users but also supports a broad range of exercises.
- The present invention is directed to a portable exercise device including a base portion having first and second base members interconnected through a pivot member. The first base member includes a first end which is pivotally attached to the pivot member and extends in a first direction to a second end through an intermediate portion. The second base member includes a first end which is pivotally attached to the pivot member and extends in a second direction to a second end through an intermediate portion. In accordance with the invention, the exercise device also includes a bar having a first end which is selectively connected to the pivot element and extends to a second end through an intermediate portion. A cap member is detachably mounted at the second end of the bar. The exercise device further includes first and second foot pads that are selectively, adjustably positioned relative to corresponding ones of the first and second base members.
- In further accordance with the invention, the exercise device includes first and second elastic cables respectively extending between first and second base members and the bar. More specifically, the first cable includes a first end connected at one of the second ends of the first base member and the first foot pad, and a second end detachably mounted to the cap member. The second cable includes a first end connected at one of the second ends of the second base member and the second foot pad, and a second end. It should be generally understood that the first end of each of the first and second cables is positioned adjacent or near the second or outer ends of corresponding ones of the first and second base members.
- In accordance with one aspect of the invention, when the portable exercise device is in a first configuration, the second end of the second elastic cable is connected to the cap member. In this configuration, a user selectively pivots the bar about the pivot member to alternatingly stretch and relax the first and second elastic cables respectively to perform a first exercise routine. In accordance with another aspect of the invention, when the portable exercise device is in a second configuration, the second end of the bar is detached from the pivot member and fitted with another cap member to which the second end of the second elastic cable is attached. In this configuration, a user selectively manipulates the bar to simultaneously stretch and relax the first and second elastic cables to perform a second exercise routine. The first and second elastic cables can be exchanged with other cables of varying length and/or resistance to further vary the available exercises.
- Additional objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more readily apparent from the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment when taken in conjunction with the drawings wherein like reference numerals refer to corresponding parts in the several views.
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FIG. 1 is an upper left perspective view of a portable exercise device constructed in accordance with the present invention shown in a first configuration; -
FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the portable exercise device ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a detail view of a bottom portion of a first base member of the portable exercise device ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 4 is perspective view of a universal pivot member of the portable exercise device ofFIG. 2 ; -
FIG. 5 is a detail view of a cap member and elastic bands of the portable exercise device ofFIG. 2 ; and -
FIG. 6 illustrates the portable exercise device constructed in accordance with the present invention shown in a second configuration. - With initial reference to
FIGS. 1 and 2 , a portable exercise device constructed in accordance with the present invention is generally indicated at 2.Exercise device 2 includes abase portion 4 having first andsecond base members pivot member 9 having first and second opposing internally threadedcap members first base member 6 includes afirst end portion 11 secured tofirst cap member 10 a through a hinge (not shown).First end portion 11 extends to asecond end portion 14 through anintermediate section 16 which defines anarcuate channel 18. In a similar manner,second base member 7 includes afirst end portion 21 connected tosecond cap member 10 b through ahinge 23.First end portion 21 extends to asecond end portion 24 through anintermediate section 26 which defines anarcuate channel 28. As best shown inFIG. 3 ,base member 6 includes anelongated slot 31.Slot 31 is formed on an underside or bottom surface (not separately labeled) ofbase member 6. As shown, awheel member 32 having astud 33 is slidingly received withinslot 31. As will be discussed more fully below,wheel member 32 serves as an easily adjustable attachment point for afirst foot pad 34. Of course, it should be understood thatbase member 7 includes a corresponding slot and wheel member (not shown) that provide an easily adjustable attachment point for asecond foot pad 35. - As further shown in
FIG. 3 ,slot 31 includes afirst end 45 that extends to a second end (not shown) through an elongatedintermediate section 47.First end 45 is provided with arounded opening 49 that is configured to receive ahead portion 52 ofwheel member 32. With this arrangement,head portion 52 is inserted through roundedopening 49 to enablestud 33 to easily slide within aninterior channel 53 ofslot 31. As further shown in the drawings such asFIGS. 1 and 2 , eachfoot pad slot stud 33. In addition, eachfoot pad strap Straps respective foot pads FIG. 2 in connection withfoot pad 34. Eachfoot pad exercise device 2. Eachfoot pad cable receiving members - Referring to
FIG. 4 ,pivot member 9 includes a first orstationary portion 83 and apivot portion 84.Stationary portion 83 includes afirst section 87 that is fixedly connected to capmembers collar section 88 having a central opening 89.Pivot portion 84 includes a ball 92 connected to astem 93 which extends to aconnector 94. As shown,connector 94 includesinternal threads 95. With this construction, ball 92 nests withinstationary portion 83 and projects through central opening 89 ofcollar section 88 to establish a ball and socket arrangement.Collar section 88 is secured tofirst section 87 in such a manner to allow ball 92 to universally, freely rotate and/or pivot withinstationary portion 83 to facilitate one or more exercises that are performed usingexercise device 2 in a manner that will be described more fully below. In addition,pivot member 9 includes aspring portion 97 having upper andlower bands spring elements 100. As will be discussed more fully below,spring member 97 provides additional resistance during various exercises performed onexercise device 2. - Referring back to
FIGS. 1 and 2 ,exercise device 2 also includes amulti-sectional bar 105. More specifically,bar 105 includes afirst end section 107 which connects to a firstintermediate section 108. Firstintermediate section 108 connects with a secondintermediate section 109 which then terminates in asecond end section 110. As shown,first end section 107 actually constitutes a handle having afirst end 113 provided with a plurality of threads (not separately labeled) adapted to engage withthreads 95 onconnector 94.First end section 113 extends to asecond end 114 through an intermediate or handleportion 115. Preferably,second end 114 is externally threaded and handleportion 115 is provided with a cushioned, e.g., neoprene,grip 116 that provides comfort for the user. As discussed above, firstintermediate section 108 is connected tofirst end section 107. Towards that end, firstintermediate section 108 includes afirst end 121 having a plurality of internal threads that are adapted to receivesecond end 114.First end 121 extends to asecond end 122 through anintermediate portion 123. As will be discussed more fully below, firstintermediate section 108 includes anopening 125 arranged approximate tosecond end 122. - As noted above, second
intermediate section 109 is secured to firstintermediate section 108. Towards that end, secondintermediate section 109 includes afirst end 127 having a reduced diameter portion (not separately labeled) configured to be received bysecond end 122 of firstintermediate section 108.First end 127 extends to asecond end 128 through anintermediate portion 129. Secondintermediate section 109 is provided with aspring lock 131 provided in the reduced diameter portion offirst end 127.Spring lock 131 is designed to engage intoopening 125 of firstintermediate section 108. With this configuration, first and secondintermediate sections second end section 110 is connected tosecond end 128 of secondintermediate section 109. Towards that end,second end section 110 includes afirst end 136 that extends to asecond end 137 through an intermediate or handleportion 138. Preferably, both first and second ends 136 and 137 are externally threaded, with the external threading onfirst end 136 facilitating the attachment tosecond end 128 of secondintermediate section 109. In addition,handle portion 138 is provided with acushioned grip 140, e.g., neoprene, to provide comfort for the user. As will be discussed more fully below, acap member 147 is threadably attached tosecond end 137 ofsecond end section 110. - As best shown in
FIG. 5 ,cap member 147 includes an outer,cylindrical wall portion 153 and atop wall portion 154 that collectively define a hollowinterior portion 157 having a plurality ofthreads 160.Threads 160 are configured to matingly engage withsecond end 137 ofsecond end section 110. As will be discussed more fully below,cap member 147 includes a first key hole opening 165 arranged on outer,cylindrical wall portion 153 and a second key hole opening 166 arranged ontop wall portion 154. - Again referring back to
FIGS. 1-3 , in accordance with the invention,exercise device 2 includes first and secondresistance band members resistance band member cables elastomeric cables elastomeric cables end caps cable block 198. Likewise, first ends 193 a, 193 b ofcables corresponding end caps cable block 200. - In accordance with the invention, end caps 196 a and 196 b are adapted to be secured to a
cable block 209 that is pivotally mounted atsecond end portion 14 ofbase member 6. Likewise, end caps 199 a and 199 b are secured to acable block 210 pivotally connected atsecond end 24 ofbase member 7. As eachcable block cable block 209, with an understanding thatcable block 210 is similarly formed and mounted. - As best shown in
FIG. 3 ,cable block 209 includes amain body portion 220 having a first or upperplanar surface 222 and a second or lowerplanar surface 223.Cable block 209 also includes alatch member 230 that extends frommain body portion 209.Latch member 230 includes alatch pin 233 that is adapted to engage with alatch pin receiver 236 provided on the underside (not separately labeled) ofbase member 6. Once received bylatch pin receiver 236,latch pin 233 is configured to be rotated and locked into position by inserting a tool into a lockingport 238.Latch member 230 is preferably formed from a flexible material such as canvas or the like but can also be constructed from various more robust materials such as metal. In any case,cable block 209 is secured tosecond end 14 ofbase member 6 through ahinge 240. - Depending on which exercise is chosen,
cable block 209 is rotated and locked intoposition allowing cables end caps cable receiving members upper surface 222. Of course, end caps 196 a and 196 b could also be connected to, for example,cable receiving member 73 provided onfoot pad 34 depending upon the exercise to be performed. Generally speaking, the first end(s) of each of first andsecond resistance bands second base members second resistance bands - As best shown in
FIGS. 2 and 5 , cable blocks 198 and 200 includetwist lock members twist lock member member 147, ensure that cable blocks 198 and 200 will not inadvertently become disengaged fromexercise device 2. - In accordance with the invention,
exercise device 2 is designed to be arranged in a first configuration, such as shown inFIGS. 1 and 2 , withfirst ends cables cable block 209 andcable block 198 is secured to capmember 147. Likewise, first ends 193 a and 193 b ofcables cable block 210 andcable block 200 is secured to cap member 197. In this configuration, a user performs various pivoting or rotating exercises as will be detailed more fully below. - In the first configuration, a user, after properly adjusting
foot pads handle member 110 and shifts bar 105 side-to-side about an axis defined bypivot member 9. The action of pivotingbar 105 causesresistance bands resistance bands 82 and 83 depends upon the length and resistance of the resistance bands and the added resistance provided byspring portion 97. For this reason,resistance bands -
Exercise device 2 can also be employed in a second configuration as shown inFIG. 6 . In order to transformexercise device 2 from the first configuration to the second configuration,bar 105 is disconnected frompivot member 9. More specifically,first end 107 is disconnected fromconnector 94 ofpivot member 9. At this point, asecond cap member 210, configured in a manner identical to that described above with respect to cap 147, is threadably secured tofirst end 113 offirst end section 107.Cap member 210 includes anopening 215 formed on the side wall and another opening (not shown) formed on the top wall. In this configuration,cables cable block 209. However,cable block 198 is disconnected fromside wall 153 ofcap 147 and reattached totop wall 154 atopening 166. Similarly,cables cable block 210, whilecable block 200 is disconnected fromcap member 147 and reattached to a top wall (not separately labeled) ofcap member 210 as shown. - When in the second configuration, a user grasps first and
second end sections resistance band members resistance band members - At this point, it should be understood that the portable exercise device constructed in accordance with the present invention provides for a readily assembled mechanism for performing Pilates-type exercises that can be employed in various configurations to enable multiple, distinct exercises.
Exercise device 2 is also readily disassembled and placed into a compact configuration for storage. In order to storeexercise device 2, a user may simply disconnectbar 105 frompivot member 9, thenseparate bar 105 into two sections at first and secondintermediate sections first end section 113 being stored incap member 10 a andsecond end section 137 being stored in cap member 106. At this point, first andsecond base members channels foot pads exercise device 2 can be readily stored under a bed, in a closet or elsewhere and does not provide a large foot print to take up space unnecessarily. - Although described with reference to a preferred embodiment of the invention, it should be readily understood that various changes and/or modifications can be made to the invention without departing from the spirit thereof. For instance, the particular threaded connections employed in the construction of the bar could be replaced with various other mechanisms for joining tubular components. In addition, the elastomeric cables can be attached using various other connecting structures such as clips, hooks, etc. and connected in a number of configurations using
cable blocks cap members
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1. A portable exercise device comprising:
a base portion having first and second base members interconnected through a pivot member, said first base member including a first end pivotally attached to the pivot member and extending, in a first direction, to a second end through an intermediate portion and said second base member including a first end pivotally attached to the pivot member and extending, in a second direction, to a second end through an intermediate portion;
a bar including a first end selectively connected to the pivot member and extending to a second end through an intermediate portion;
a first elastic cable having a first end connected adjacent the second end of the first base member and extending to a second end that is connected to the second end of the bar; and
a second elastic cable having a first end connected adjacent the second end of the second base member and extending to a second end wherein, when the portable exercise device is in a first configuration, the second end of the second elastic cable is connected to the cap member with said bar being selectively pivoted about the pivot member to alternatingly stretch and relax the first and second elastic cables respectively and, when the portable exercise device is in a second configuration, the first end of the bar is detached from the pivot member and the second end of the second elastic cable is connected to the first end of the bar whereby, the bar can be manipulated to simultaneously stretch and relax the first and second elastic cables.
2. The portable exercise device according to claim 1 , further comprising: first and second foot pads, each of said first and second foot pads being adjustably connected to corresponding ones of the first and second base members.
3. The portable exercise device according to claim 2 , wherein each of the first and second foot pads includes a foot retention strap.
4. The portable exercise device according to claim 1 , further comprising: first and second cable blocks connected to the second ends of the first and second base members respectively, said first and second elastic cables being connected to corresponding ones of the first and second cable blocks.
5. The portable exercise device according to claim 4 , wherein each of the first and second cable blocks is pivotally connected to the respective second ends of the first and second base members.
6. The portable exercise device according to claim 1 , further comprising: a cap member detachably connected to the second end of the bar.
7. The portable exercise device according to claim 6 , wherein the second end of each of the first and second cables includes corresponding first and second cable blocks, each of said first and second cable blocks being adapted to be detachably connected to the cap member.
8. The portable exercise device according to claim 7 , wherein the first and second cable blocks are detachably mounted to the cap member through a twist lock arrangement.
9. The portable exercise device according to claim 6 , wherein the pivot member includes a stationary portion and a pivot portion, said pivot portion being connected to the base section through a ball and socket arrangement.
10. The portable exercise device according to claim 9 , wherein the bar includes multiple, detachably interconnected sections.
11. The portable exercise device according to claim 10 , wherein the multiple, detachably interconnected sections include first and second intermediate sections and first and second end sections.
12. The portable exercise device according to claim 11 , wherein the first and second end portion define corresponding first and second handles, each of said first and second handles being provided with a cushioned grip.
13. The portable exercise device according to claim 11 , wherein the first end section is detachably connected to the cap member and the second end section is adapted to be detachably connected to the pivot member when the portable exercise device is in the first configuration.
14. The portable exercise device according to claim 6 , further comprising: another cap member selectively connected to the first end of the bar, said second end of the second elastic cable being adapted to be connected to the another cap member when the portable exercise device is in the second configuration.
15. The portable exercise device according to claim 1 , wherein each of the first and second elastic cables is constituted by first and second pairs of cables.
16. A method of configuring a portable exercise device to perform multiple exercises comprising:
slidably connecting first and second foot pads to corresponding first and second base members, said first and second base members being interconnected through a pivot member;
connecting a first end of a first elastic cable adjacent a first end of the first base member and a first end of a second elastic cable adjacent a first end of the second base member;
configuring the portable exercise device in a first configuration to perform a first set of exercises by:
connecting a first end of a bar to the pivot member;
connecting a second end of the first elastic cable to a second end of the bar;
connecting a second end of the second elastic cable to the second end of the bar, whereby a user can selectively pivot the bar about the pivot member to alternatingly stretch and relax the first and second elastic cables respectively; and
reconfiguring the portable exercise device in a second configuration to perform a second set of exercises by:
disconnecting the second end of the second cable from the second end of the bar;
disconnecting the first end of the bar from the pivot member; and
connecting the second end of the second cable to the first end of the bar, whereby the user can selectively manipulate the bar to simultaneously stretch and relax the first and second elastic cables.
17. The method of claim 16 , further comprising: attaching a cap member to the second end of the bar wherein, when in the first configuration, the second ends of respective ones of the first and second elastic cables are detachably connected to the cap member.
18. The method of claim 17 , wherein the second ends of respective ones of the first and second cables are twist-locked to the cap member.
19. The method of claim 16 , further comprising: attaching another cap member to the first end of the bar when the portable exercise device is reconfigured to the second configuration, said second end of the second cable being connected to the another cap member.
20. The method of claim 19 , wherein the second end of the second elastic cable is twist-locked to the another cap member.
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