Swing training device

• US 8,784,230 B1
• Filed: 07/12/2013
• Issued: 07/22/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 07/12/2012
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Steven Mitchell
• Original Assignee: Steven Mitchell
• Inventors: Mitchell, Steven
• Primary Examiner(s): LEGESSE, NINI F
• Application Number:
  US13/940,451
• Time in Patent Office: 375 Days
• Field of Search: 473/215, 473/216, 473/217, 473/218, 473/219, 473/227, 473/266, 473/270, 473/271, 473/272, 473/273, 473/275, 473/277, 473/422
• US Class Current: 473/271
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2069/0008 for batting
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0057 Means for physically limiting movements of body parts A63B23/0211 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0059 worn by the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/3667 Golf stance aids, e.g. means for positioning a golfer's feet

Abstract

A baseball, softball and golf swing training device having a base platform, an adjustable and movable forward foot stop and an adjustable belt adjustably connected to a pair of straps for controlling the hips and may also include a pivot foot pedal for pivoting a hitter'"'"'s rear foot with a heel lifting wedge, at least one adjustable pedal stopper for limiting the amount of pivot wherein the foot pedal pivots when swinging. The amount of rotation is dictated by a pair adjustable pedal stoppers and the adjustable forward foot stop dictates the distance a hitter steps forward into a pitch with the lead foot and the angle of the lead foot when stepping into a pitch. With respect to golf, the forward foot stop dictates the placement and angle of the forward foot when hitting a golf ball.

Claims

1. A baseball, softball and golf swing training device, said device comprising:

a base platform;

a rear foot pedal;

an articulating forward foot stop adjustably mounted to said base platform, said foot stop having a pivot point at one end and being engaged with a spring assembly behind said foot stop for providing resistance to movement of said foot stop without locking said foot stop; and

means for adjusting the position of said foot stop.

2. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said means for adjusting the position of said foot stop comprises:

at least one slot defined in said foot stop, a fastener passing through said slot and a plurality of threaded apertures defined in said base coinciding with said slot.

3. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said articulating forward foot stop further comprises:

a base;

a front plate projecting upward from said base; and

a top plate projecting inward over said base from said front plate.

4. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said spring assembly comprises:

an elongated channel;

a bolt in said channel;

a spring engaging at one end an end of said bolt; and

a stop for securing an opposite end of said spring.

5. A device as recited in claim 4, wherein said spring assembly further comprises:

a screw means for adjusting the tension in said spring.

6. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said rear foot pedal comprises:

a pivoting foot pedal, said foot pedal being pivotally secured to said base a predetermined distance from said forward foot stop; and

at least one guide depending from said foot pedal, said guide comprising a ball bearing assembly in said guide.

7. A device as recited in claim 6, wherein said device further comprises:

an arcuate plate secured to said base for being slidably engaged by said depending guide.

8. A device as recited in claim 6, wherein said foot pedal comprises:

a foot strap;

an adjustable side plate for adjusting to the width of a foot; and

heel lift.

9. A device as recited in claim 6, wherein said device further comprises:

means for adjusting the heel lift to adjust the height a heel is lifted.

10. A device as recited in claim 6, wherein said device further comprises:

at least one adjustable stop means secured on said base for dictating the distance said foot pedal rotates.

11. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said device further comprises:

a belt adaptable for placement around a waist; and

at least one adjustable strap for dictating the length said belt is raised, said adjustable strap having a means for adjusting the length of said strap at one end of said strap, said strap being secured to said base at an opposite end of said strap.

12. A device as recited in claim 11, wherein said means for adjusting the length of said strap comprises:

a plurality of apertures defined in said strap; and

a post projecting from said strap for snapping into a selected one of said apertures.

13. A device as recited in claim 11, wherein said means for adjusting the length of said strap comprises:

a plurality of apertures defined in said strap; and

a clip mounted to said strap and adapted for latching through a selected one of said apertures.

14. A device as recited in claim 1, wherein said device further comprises a handle for said base.

15. A baseball, softball and golf swing training device, said device comprising:

a base platform;

an articulating forward foot stop adjustably mounted to said base platform, said foot stop having a pivot point at one end and being engaged with a spring assembly behind said foot stop for providing resistance to movement of said foot stop without locking said foot stop;

a pivoting foot pedal, said foot pedal being pivotally secured to said base a predetermined distance from said forward foot stop; and

at least one guide depending from said foot petal.

16. A device as recited in claim 15, wherein said articulating forward foot stop comprises:

a base;

a front plate projecting upward from said base; and

a top plate projecting inward over said base from said front plate.

17. A device as recited in claim 16, wherein said spring assembly comprises:

an elongated channel;

a bolt in said channel;

a spring engaging at one end an end of said bolt; and

a stop for securing an opposite end of said spring.

18. A device as recited in claim 15, wherein said device further comprises:

a belt adaptable for placement around a waist; and

at least one adjustable strap for dictating the length said belt is raised, said adjustable strap having a means for adjusting the length of said strap at one end of said strap, said strap being secured to said base at an opposite end of said strap.

19. A device as recited in claim 18, wherein said means for adjusting the length of said strap comprises:

a plurality of apertures defined in said strap; and

a post projecting from said strap for snapping into a selected one of said apertures.

20. A device as recited in claim 18, wherein said means for adjusting the length of said strap comprises:

a plurality of apertures defined in said strap; and

a clip mounted to said strap and adapted for latching through a selected one of said apertures.