Gym machine

• US 8,033,967 B2
• Filed: 07/01/2008
• Issued: 10/11/2011
• Est. Priority Date: 07/03/2007
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Vincenzo Canali
• Original Assignee: Vincenzo Canali
• Inventors: Canali, Vincenzo
• Primary Examiner(s): Lewin; Allana
• Application Number:
  US12/452,210
• Publication Number:
  US 20100144500A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,197 Days
• Field of Search: 482/72, 482/95, 482/96, 482/99, 482133-138
• US Class Current: 482/137
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0084 pivoting about a horizontal axis
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/04 attached to static foundation , e.g. a user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0615 pivoting about a fixed horizontal fulcrum
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0628 for vertical array of weights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/068 using user's body weight
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4045 Reciprocating movement along, in or on a guide weights moving along or in guiding means A63B21/06; for cardio-training A63B22/201
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4047 Pivoting movement weight pivoting A63B21/0615
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0076 Rowing machines for conditioning the cardio-vascular system seats moving during exercise A63B22/0087; training appliances for rowing or sculling on boats A63B69/06
• 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 23/03533 With separate means driven by each limb, i.e. performing different movements
• 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

A gym machine comprising a ground resting base, a structure for supporting a user which is associated with the resting base so that it can rotate about a rotation axis, at least one maneuvering body which is associated movably with the supporting structure and flexible elements which are stretched between the maneuvering body and the ground resting base, the supporting structure rotating about the rotation axis between a first configuration and a second configuration when a user supported by the structure moves the maneuvering body, applying to the maneuvering body an action which is opposite with respect to the action applied thereto by the flexible elements.

Claims

1. A gym machine, comprising a ground resting base, a structure for supporting a user which is associated with said resting base so that it can rotate about a rotation axis, at least one maneuvering body which is associated movably with said supporting structure and flexible elements which are stretched between said maneuvering body and said ground resting base, said supporting structure rotating about said rotation axis between a first configuration and a second configuration when a user supported by said structure moves said maneuvering body, applying to said maneuvering body an action which is opposite with respect to the action applied thereto by said flexible elements, the machine further comprising means for adjusting a coupling point of said flexible elements to at least one between said ground resting base and said maneuvering body, wherein said means for adjusting said coupling point are associated with said resting base and comprise a slider which defines said point for coupling said flexible elements to said resting base and is guided so that it can move along a path which is formed within said resting base and means for maneuvering said slider along said path, and wherein said maneuvering means comprise a screw which is supported so that it can rotate by said resting base and is coupled to a female thread which is formed in said slider, manual, electrical, electromechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic elements for actuating the rotation of said screw being provided,

2. The machine according to claim 1, wherein said rotation axis is substantially parallel to the ground.

3. The machine according to claim 1, wherein said at least one maneuvering body is associated with said supporting structure so that it can rotate about a pivoting axis which is substantially parallel to said rotation axis.

4. The machine according to claim 1, wherein said maneuvering body is associated with said supporting structure so that it can slide along a direction which is substantially perpendicular to said rotation axis.

5. The machine according to claim 1, wherein said flexible elements comprise cable means which are wound around one or more pulleys which are associated with said supporting structure and/or with said maneuvering body and have an end which is associated in a respective coupling point with said maneuvering body and an opposite end which is associated in a respective coupling point with said ground resting base.

6. The machine according to claim 5, comprising a shift device which is associated with at least one of said pulleys and comprises at least one pair of pulleys having a different diameter which are selectively engaged by said cable means.

7. The machine according to claim 1, wherein said maneuvering means are of a mechanical or electrical, or electromechanical, or hydraulic or pneumatic type.

8. The machine according to claim 1, wherein said path has an arc-like profile.

9. The machine according to claim 1, wherein said flexible elements are double for each maneuvering body and comprise cable means which are wound around one or more pulleys which are associated with said supporting structure and with the resting base and have an end of one of said flexible elements which is associated in a respective coupling point with said maneuvering body and an opposite end which is fixed to the base, another one of said flexible elements having an end which is associated with the maneuvering body and another end which is associated with at least one device for generating a contrasting load.

10. The machine according to claim 9, wherein for each one of said maneuvering bodies there are respective said cable means, each of which has an end which is associated in a coupling point with the respective maneuvering body and the opposite end which is associated with a respective device for generating a contrasting load.

11. The machine according to claim 9, wherein said device for generating a contrasting load is of the adjustable type.

12. The machine according to claim 9, wherein said device for generating a contrasting load comprises at least one counterweight.

13. The machine according to claim 1, wherein said rotation axis is formed by pivot or shaft, elements for adjusting a position of said pivot or said shaft with respect to said resting base and/or said supporting structure being provided.

14. The machine according to claim 1, comprising devices for adjusting a tension of said flexible elements.

15. The machine according to claim 14, wherein said tension adjustment devices comprise at least one tension element which is associated with said flexible elements.

16. A gym machine, comprising a ground resting base, a structure for supporting a user which is associated with said resting base so that it can rotate about a rotation axis, at least one maneuvering body which is associated movably with said supporting structure and flexible elements which are stretched between said maneuvering body and said ground resting base, said supporting structure rotating about said rotation axis between a first configuration and a second configuration when a user supported by said structure moves said maneuvering body, applying to said maneuvering body an action which is opposite with respect to the action applied thereto by said flexible elements, wherein said flexible elements are double for each maneuvering body and comprise cable means which are wound around one or more pulleys which are associated with said supporting structure and with the resting base and have an end of one of said flexible elements which is associated in a respective coupling point with said maneuvering body and an opposite end which is fixed to the base another one of said flexible elements having an end which is associated with the maneuvering body and another end which is associated with at least one device for generating a contrasting load.

17. The machine according to claim 16, wherein said rotation axis is substantially parallel to the ground.

18. The machine according to claim 16, comprising means for adjusting a coupling point of said flexible elements to at least one between said ground resting base and said maneuvering body.

19. The, machine according to, claim 16, wherein said at least one maneuvering body is associated with said supporting structure so that it can rotate about a pivoting axis which is substantially parallel to said rotation axis.

20. The machine according to claim 16, wherein said maneuvering body is associated with said supporting structure so that it can slide along a direction which is substantially perpendicular to said rotation axis.

21. The machine according to claim 16, wherein said flexible elements comprise cable means which are wound around one or more pulleys which are associated with said supporting structure and/or with said maneuvering body and have an end which is associated in a respective coupling point with said maneuvering body and an opposite end which is associated in a respective coupling point with said ground resting base.

22. The machine according to claim 21, comprising a shift device which is associated with at least one of said pulleys and comprises at least one pair of pulleys having a different diameter which are selectively engaged by said cable means.

23. The machine according to claim 18, wherein said means for adjusting said coupling point are associated with said resting base and comprise a slider which defines said point for coupling said flexible elements to said resting base and is guided so that it can move along a path which is formed within said resting base and means for maneuvering said slider along said path.

24. The machine according to claim 23, wherein said maneuvering means are of a mechanical or electrical, or electromechanical, or hydraulic or pneumatic type.

25. The machine according to claim 24, wherein said maneuvering means comprise a screw which is supported so that it can rotate by said resting base and is coupled to a female thread which is formed in said slider, manual, electrical, electromechanical, pneumatic or hydraulic elements for actuating the rotation of said screw being provided.

26. The machine according to claim 23, wherein said path has an arc-like profile.

27. The machine according to claim 16, wherein for each one of said maneuvering bodies there are respective said cable means, each of which has an end which is associated in a coupling point with the respective maneuvering body and the opposite end which is associated with a respective device for generating a contrasting load.

28. The machine according to claim 16, wherein said device for generating a contrasting load is of the adjustable type.

29. The machine according to claim 16, wherein said device for generating a contrasting load comprises at least one counterweight.

30. The machine according to claim 16, wherein said rotation axis is formed by a pivot or shaft, elements for adjusting a position of said pivot or said shaft with respect to said resting base and/or said supporting structure being provided.

31. The machine according to claim 16, comprising devices for adjusting a tension of said flexible elements.

32. The machine according to claim 31, wherein said tension adjustment devices comprise at least one tension element which is associated with said flexible elements.