Golfing exercise machine

• US 6,579,214 B2
• Filed: 02/15/2002
• Issued: 06/17/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 02/09/2001
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: America Youth Golf Assoc.
• Original Assignee: Anthony M. Crump
• Inventors: Crump, Anthony M.
• Primary Examiner(s): Lucchesi, Nicholas D.
• Assistant Examiner(s): HWANG, VICTOR KENNY
• Application Number:
  US10/077,533
• Publication Number:
  US 20020111251A1
• Time in Patent Office: 487 Days
• Field of Search: 482/94, 482/95, 482/96, 482/98, 482/100, 482/102, 482/99, 482/101, 482/103, 482/109, 482/122, 482/123, 482/129, 482/130, 482/133, 482/138, 482/139, 434/252, 473/282, 473/131, 473/219, 473/226, 473/229, 473/231, 473/256, 473/257, 473/422, 473/437, 211/70.2, D21/791, 273/108.2, 273/174
• US Class Current: 482/103
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 15/00 Clubs for gymnastics or the like , e.g. for swinging exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/027 using player's own weight, e.g. on a platform
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0628 for vertical array of weights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/063 Weight selecting means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• 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 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• 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 23/12 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
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/36 for golf
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/3661 Mats for golf practice, e.g. mats having a simulated turf, a practice tee or a green area

Abstract

A golf exercising and training apparatus for varying the resistance of a hand hold bar is disclosed. The apparatus comprises an L-shaped member(s) that transfers resistance via a plurality of pulleys and a cable from a stack of weights to the hand hold bar. Two strike lines are provided on an artificial turf for accommodating both right and left-handed users.

Claims

1. A golf exercise apparatus comprising;

a base;

a vertical support member having a bottom end connected to an end of said base;

at least one horizontal extension member having a proximal end connected to a top end of said vertical support member opposite said base and extending above said base;

a cable stabilizer control means connected to a distal end of said at least one horizontal extension member;

a cable operatively engaging said cable stabilizer means;

said cable stabilizer control means comprising a control arm pivotally connected to said at least one horizontal extension member, a stop arm mounted to said at least one horizontal extension member, a biasing means for biasing said control arm into resting engagement with said stop arm, and at least one pulley supported on said control arm to operatively engage said cable; and

a handhold bar connected to one end of said cable and a selective exercise resistance connected to an opposite end of said cable, wherein an upright user grasps said handhold bar and moves said handhold bar against the selected exercise resistance in a golf swing movement.

2. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one horizontal extension member comprises a first horizontal extension member connected to said vertical support member;

and a second horizontal extension member connected to an end of said first horizontal extension member opposite said vertical support member.

3. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 2, wherein said second horizontal extension member extends from said first horizontal extension member at an angle.

4. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 3, wherein said angle is substantially orthogonal so that said first and second horizontal extension members form an L-shape.

5. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 2, wherein said first and second horizontal extension members are adjustably connected so that said cable stabilizer control means is selectively positioned relative to said first horizontal extension member.

6. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 5, wherein said first and second horizontal extension members are adjustably connected by a pair of complementary flanges, each flange having at least one hole for selective coupling.

7. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said biasing means comprises a spring.

8. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 7, wherein said spring has a first end connected to a distal end of said control arm and said spring has a second end connected to the distal end of said at least one horizontal extension member.

9. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one pulley supported on said control arm comprises a first pulley and a second pulley.

10. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said stop arm further comprises a slot, and said control arm engages said slot.

11. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said exercise resistance comprises a selective weight resistance.

12. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 11, wherein said selective weight resistance comprises a weight stack.

13. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base comprises a platform for supporting the user.

14. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 13, wherein said platform further comprises a pair of parallel strike lines.

15. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said vertical support member includes a height adjustment means for adjusting a vertical position of said at least one horizontal extension member.

16. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said base further comprises at least one wheel for supporting the apparatus for ease of transport.

17. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said at least one horizontal extension member supports a plurality of pulleys for guiding said cable to said cable stabilizer control means.

18. A golf exercise apparatus comprising;

a base;

a vertical support member having a bottom end connected to an end of said base;

a first horizontal extension member having a proximal end connected to a top end of said vertical support member opposite said base and extending above said base;

a second horizontal extension member connected to a distal end of said first horizontal extension member and extending therefrom at an angle to said first horizontal extension member;

said first and second horizontal extension members are adjustably connected so that said cable stabilizer control means is selectively positioned relative to said first horizontal extension member;

a cable stabilizer control means connected to a distal end of said at least one horizontal extension member;

a cable guided by a plurality of pulleys mounted on said horizontal extension members to operatively engage said cable stabilizer means;

said cable stabilizer control means comprising a control arm pivotally connected to said at least one horizontal extension member, a stop arm mounted to said at least one horizontal extension member, a spring biasing means for biasing said control arm into resting engagement with said stop arm, and a pair of pulleys supported on said control arm to operatively engage said cable; and

a handhold bar connected to one end of said cable and a selective weight resistance connected to an opposite end of said cable, wherein an upright user grasps said handhold bar and moves said handhold bar against the selected weight resistance in a golf swing movement.

19. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 18, wherein said base comprises a platform for supporting the upright user.

20. The golf exercise apparatus of claim 18, wherein said base further comprises at least one wheel for supporting said apparatus for ease of transport.