Control system and exercise device

• US 9,144,704 B1
• Filed: 02/28/2012
• Issued: 09/29/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 03/07/2011
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Abelbeck Partners, LLC
• Original Assignee: Abelbeck Partners Ltd.
• Inventors: Abelbeck, Kevin G.
• Primary Examiner(s): Thanh, Loan H
• Assistant Examiner(s): Deichl, Jennifer M
• Application Number:
  US13/385,630
• Time in Patent Office: 1,309 Days
• Field of Search: 482 93- 94, 482 97- 98, 482/118, 482/133, 482135-137, 482/140, 482/142, 482/144, 434/251, 473/441
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0063 Shock absorbers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0601 Special physical structures of used masses
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0617 with a changing moment as a function of the pivot angle
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/062 including guide for vertical or non-vertical weights or array of weights to move against gravity forces
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0724 Bar-bells; Hand bars
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0728 with means for fixing weights on bars, i.e. fixing olympic discs or bumper plates on bar-bells or dumb-bells
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/08 anchored at one end
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4035 for operation by hand
• 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 23/0405 involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously A63B23/0476 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 24/0087 Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load

Abstract

A control system including a mounting frame adapted to receive the exercise device and a base frame coupled to the mounting frame. This combination may provide a controlled, pre-defined movement of the mounting frame, and therefore the exercise device, relative to the base frame and a user. The control system may also include a platform mounted to the base frame and adapted to support the user. This platform may include a platform cushion, which may be comprised of a resilient mat and a foam cushion, positioned to support the bumper of the exercise device. The platform may also include a deck adapted to support the weight of the user. The deck may be positioned distal to the platform cushion as it relates to the base frame.

Claims

1. An exercise system, comprising:

an exercise device of the type including a frame with a longitudinal center section, defining a first end and a second end coupled to two substantially equal end sections, one of each of the end sections coupled to the first end and the second end respectively of the longitudinal center section substantially at a midpoint of each of the end sections;

a pin coupled to the longitudinal center section, the pin adapted to receive a weight plate; and

a bumper coupled to each of a top portion and a bottom portion of each of the two end sections, whereby the exercise device may be supported on two of the bumpers;

a mounting frame adapted to receive the exercise device; and

a base frame adapted to receive the mounting frame while providing articulate communication between the base frame and the mounting frame.

2. The exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a platform mounted to the base frame, the platform adapted to support a user.

3. The exercise system of claim 2, wherein the platform is comprised of a platform cushion positioned to contact the bumper of the exercise device.

4. The exercise system of claim 3, wherein the platform cushion is comprised of a resilient mat coupled with a foam cushion.

5. The exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a deck mounted to the platform, the deck adapted to support the weight of a user.

6. The exercise system of claim 1, wherein the mounting frame is comprised of:

a swing link coupled to the base frame;

a mounting link coupled to the swing link; and

a guide link coupled to the base frame and the mounting link, thereby restricting a portion of the mounting link to a substantially vertical movement.

7. The exercise system of claim 6, wherein the mounting link comprises a mounting stud, adapted to secure the exercise device thereto.

8. The exercise system of claim 1, wherein the mounting frame provides articulate communication between the base frame and the mounting frame by way of a bearing supported on a bearing damper.

9. The exercise system of claim 8, wherein the bearing damper is comprised of a compliant material.

10. The exercise system of claim 8, further comprising a bearing mounted to two bearing dampers capturing a portion of the base frame.

11. A method of exercise for use with an exercise device including a frame with a longitudinal center section, defining a first end and a second end coupled to two substantially equal end sections, one of each of the end sections coupled to the first end and the second end respectively of the longitudinal center section substantially at a midpoint of each of the end sections;

a pin coupled to the longitudinal center section, the pin adapted to receive a weight plate; and

a bumper coupled to each of a top portion and a bottom portion of each of the two end sections, whereby the exercise device may be supported on two of the bumpers;

a mounting frame adapted to receive the exercise device; and

a base frame adapted to receive the mounting frame while providing articulate communication between the base frame and the mounting frame, the method of exercise including the steps of;

a user grasping the exercise device;

lifting one end of the exercise device by the user, while an opposite end is guided by the mounting frame; and

flipping the exercise device over to a side opposite to the user, the exercise device being guided by the mounting frame.