Methods and apparatus for supporting selectorized dumbbells
First Claim
1. A method of facilitating exercise involving adjustable dumbbells, comprising the steps of:
- providing a frame adapted for rotation about a horizontal axis between at least two different operative orientations relative to an underlying floor surface;
providing a first dumbbell assembly and a second dumbbell assembly, wherein each said dumbbell assembly includes a handle that defines a longitudinal axis, and a set of weights configured for connection to the handle;
providing a first weight support and a second weight support, wherein each said weight support is configured to receive and support a respective set of weights in axial alignment with one another and separated into two groups with an axially extending gap defined therebetween to accommodate a respective handle;
rotating the frame into a first one of the operative orientations relative to the floor surface, and mounting each said weight support on a respective first portion of the frame at a common first height above the floor surface; and
alternatively rotating the frame into a second one of the operative orientations relative to the floor surface, and mounting each said weight support on a respective second portion of the frame at a common second height above the floor surface, wherein the first height is greater than the second height.
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Abstract
Various exercise systems include a frame; first and second selectorized dumbbell assemblies; and first and second weight supports mounted on the frame and configured to support respective dumbbell assemblies. On certain embodiments, the weight supports are movably mounted on the frame to facilitate more than one type of activity and/or to accommodate more than mode of exercise. Also, some embodiments include a body support that is movable between a first position which is suitable for exercise and a second position which is suitable for transportation and/or storage. In several such instances, the body support is a bench that is movable relative to the weight supports, between a generally horizontal orientation and a generally vertical orientation.
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24 Claims
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1. A method of facilitating exercise involving adjustable dumbbells, comprising the steps of:
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providing a frame adapted for rotation about a horizontal axis between at least two different operative orientations relative to an underlying floor surface; providing a first dumbbell assembly and a second dumbbell assembly, wherein each said dumbbell assembly includes a handle that defines a longitudinal axis, and a set of weights configured for connection to the handle; providing a first weight support and a second weight support, wherein each said weight support is configured to receive and support a respective set of weights in axial alignment with one another and separated into two groups with an axially extending gap defined therebetween to accommodate a respective handle; rotating the frame into a first one of the operative orientations relative to the floor surface, and mounting each said weight support on a respective first portion of the frame at a common first height above the floor surface; and alternatively rotating the frame into a second one of the operative orientations relative to the floor surface, and mounting each said weight support on a respective second portion of the frame at a common second height above the floor surface, wherein the first height is greater than the second height. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method of facilitating exercise involving adjustable dumbbells, comprising the steps of:
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providing a frame adapted to rest in more than one orientation on a floor surface; providing a first dumbbell assembly and a second dumbbell assembly, wherein each said dumbbell assembly includes a handle that defines a longitudinal axis, and a set of weights configured for connection to the handle; providing a first weight support and a second weight support, wherein each said weight support is configured to receive and support a respective set of weights in axial alignment with one another and separated into two groups with an axially extending gap defined therebetween to accommodate a respective handle; selectively rotating the frame about a horizontal axis relative to the floor surface to adjust the frame between a first, relatively high profile orientation and a second, relatively low profile orientation; adjustably mounting each said weight support on the frame to maintain each said weight support in a particular orientation relative to the floor surface independent of the orientation of the frame; and adjusting which of said weights is secured to each said handle while each said set of weights and each said handle remain resting on a respective weight support. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13)
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14. A method of facilitating exercise involving adjustable dumbbells, comprising the steps of:
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providing a frame adapted to rest in more than on orientation on a floor surface; providing a first dumbbell assembly and a second dumbbell assembly, wherein each said dumbbell assembly includes a handle that defines a longitudinal axis, and a set of weights configured for connection to the handle; providing a first weight support and a second weight support, wherein each said weight support is configured to receive and support a respective set of weights in axial alignment with one another and separated into two groups with an axially extending gap defined therebetween to accommodate a respective handle; selectively rotating the frame about a horizontal axis relative to the floor surface to adjust the frame between a first, relatively high profile orientation and a second, relatively low profile orientation; adjustably mounting each said weight support on the frame to maintain each said weight support in a particular orientation relative to the floor surface independent of the orientation of the frame; providing a bench; and positioning the bench between the first weight support and the second weight support. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16)
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17. A method of facilitating exercise involving adjustable dumbbells, comprising the steps of:
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providing a frame; rotatably connecting wheels to the frame; providing a first dumbbell assembly and a second dumbbell assembly, wherein each said dumbbell assembly includes a handle that defines a longitudinal axis, and a set of weights configured for connection to the handle; providing a first weight support and a second weight support, wherein each said weight support is configured to receive and support a respective set of weights in axial alignment with one another and separated into two groups with an axially extending gap defined therebetween to accommodate a respective handle; adjustably mounting each said weight support on the frame, wherein the frame, the wheels, and each said weight support cooperate to define a support assembly; maneuvering the support assembly into a first free-standing orientation relative to the floor surface, wherein the wheels are in contact with the floor surface, and each said dumbbell assembly is supported at a first common height above the floor surface; and alternatively maneuvering the support assembly into a second free-standing orientation relative to the floor surface, wherein the wheels are out of contact with the floor surface, and each said dumbbell assembly is supported at a second common height above the floor surface. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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