Vibrating exercise apparatus

• US 20080139370A1
• Filed: 12/12/2007
• Published: 06/12/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Richard Charnitski
• Original Assignee: Richard Charnitski
• Inventors: Charnitski, Richard
• Application Number:
  US12/001,535
• Publication Number:
  US 20080139370A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/139
• CPC Class Codes: A61H 23/0263 using rotating unbalanced masses
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00061 Replaceable resistance units of different strengths, e.g. for swapping
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00069 Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00196 using pulsed counterforce, e.g. vibrating resistance means A61H1/005 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0442 Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/055 extension element type
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0555 Details of the rope or band, e.g. shape or colour coding
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0628 for vertical array of weights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/169 for anchoring on or against a wall
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4043 Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0252 supine
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03508 For a single arm or leg, A63B21/0726 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: 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
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03575 Apparatus used for exercising upper and lower limbs simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03583 Upper and lower limbs acting simultaneously on the same operating rigid member
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/12 for upper limbs or related muscles, e.g. chest, upper back or shoulder muscles bench press exercises A63B21/078; for teaching music G09B15/06
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1209 : Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously

Abstract

An exercise device has a motor rotating an eccentric weight to cause a vibration. The motor is powered by a power source external to the exercise device and has at least one handle is sized and configured to be gripped by a user for exercise. A pair of opposing end frames are connected to the motor on opposite ends of the motor with the handle extending between the end frames in a straight line of sufficient length so a user can grab the handle with both hands at once. The handle optionally extends beyond the end frames so weights can be added thereto. A speed control is connected to the motor to vary the vibration speed. A first connector is fastened to the device and configured to releasably fasten to a flexible member which is preferably connected to a variable resistance such as a weight stack. Thus, a portable vibrating handle can be connecting to existing exercise devices to provide vibrational exercise. A second connector allows the portable device to be interposed between the handle and the adjustable resistance of the exercise device.

Claims

1. A portable exercise device, comprising:

a motor rotating an eccentric weight to cause a vibration below about 200 Hz with an amplitude of about 3 mm to 8 mm, the motor being powered by a power source external to the device;

at least one handle sized and configured to be gripped by a user for exercise;

a pair of opposing end frames on opposite ends of the motor with the handle extending between the end frames in a straight line of sufficient length so a user can grab the handle with both hands at once, the handle extending beyond the end frames so weights can be added thereto;

a speed control connected to the motor to vary the vibration speed; and

a first connector fastened to the device and configured to releasably fasten to a flexible member adapted to be connected to a variable resistance device during use.

4. The portable exercise device of claim 1, wherein the power source is electrical an electrical cord connects the speed control to the motor.

5. The portable exercise device of claim 1, wherein the connector is a separate part threadably connected to the exercise device.

6. The portable exercise device of claim 1, further comprising an elastic member connected to the first connector or to a flexible member that is connected to the first connector.

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11. A portable exercise device, comprising:

an elongated barbell bar having gripping areas configured to be grabbed by weight lifters;

an electric motor fastened to the bar, the motor having an eccentric weight thereon to vibrate the bar, the motor connected to the bar to vibrate the bar as the eccentric rotates, the motor being powered by a power source external to the exercise device.

12. The portable exercise device of claim 11, wherein the bar passes through the motor.

14. The portable exercise device of claim 11, further comprising at least one weight on each opposing end of the bar.

15. The portable exercise device of claim 11, further comprising an electric power connected to the motor which is an electric motor.

16. The portable exercise device of claim 11, further comprising an electric power cord connected to a variable speed control and to the motor which is an electric motor.

17. The portable exercise device of claim 11, further comprising a first connector connected to the portable exercise device, the first connector adapted to releasably connect to a flexible member.

18. The portable exercise device of claim 11, wherein the motor is contained in a housing with end frames connecting the housing to the bar, and further comprising a first connector connected to the motor housing or to the end frames, the first connector adapted to releasably connect to a flexible member.

19. The portable exercise device of claim 18, wherein the connector comprises one of a hook, eyelet, or U-shaped connector.

21. The portable exercise device of claim 17, further comprising a variable resistance exercise device connected to the first connector through a flexible member and further connected to a device engageable by a person exercising connected to the second connector.

25. The portable exercise device of claim 17, further comprising a flexible member connected to the first connector and to a variable resistance exercise device.

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43. A method for exercising, comprising:

providing a motor rotating an eccentric to cause vibration, the motor having an electric power cord with an electrical plug and having a variable speed control;

fastening the motor to a flexible member and to a device engageable by a person exercising so the motor vibrates the device engageable by the person and vibrates the flexible member as the motor rotates.

44. The method of claim 43, wherein the device engageable by the person is a handle connected by end frames to a housing for the motor.

45. The method of claim 43, wherein the motor is in a housing having end frames which are fastened to a handle, with the flexible member fastened to the housing or an end frame.

47. The method of claim 43, further comprising an elastic member connected to the flexible member.

48. The method of claim 43, further comprising a variable resistance device connected to the flexible member.

49. The method of claim 43, wherein the flexible member is fastened to a non-moving structure.

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