Adjustable exercise system

• US 9,211,440 B2
• Filed: 08/26/2014
• Issued: 12/15/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 08/26/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc. (Sebastien Lagree)
• Original Assignee: SPX Fitness, Inc.
• Inventors: Lagree, Sebastien Anthony Louis
• Primary Examiner(s): RICHMAN, GLENN E
• Application Number:
  US14/468,958
• Publication Number:
  US 20150057127A1
• Time in Patent Office: 476 Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2023/0411 Squatting exercises
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0081 Coaching or training aspects related to a group of users
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0093 the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00 Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices electric or electronic controls therefor A63B24/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00069 Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0083 of the piston-cylinder type using pneumatic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0087
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0087 of the piston-cylinder type using hydraulic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0083
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0428 the ends moving relatively by linear reciprocation
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/068 using user's body weight
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0023 the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0089 a counterforce being provided to the support force-resisting aspects A63B21/00
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0242 Lying down
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/107 Resisting devices being of the same kind
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/54 Transponders, e.g. RFID
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0205 Abdomen
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0216 moving lower limbs with immobilized torso
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0084 : Exercising apparatus with means for competitions, e.g. virtual races
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0087 : Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 69/0057 : Means for physically limiting movements of body parts A63B23/0211 takes precedence

Abstract

An adjustable exercise system for adjusting an exercise machine such as a Pilates machine between various angles of incline with respect to a fixed base to allow for a wider range of exercises. The adjustable exercise system generally includes a base, an exercise machine pivotably connected to the base, and one or more actuators, for lifting or lowering the exercise machine into varying angles of incline with respect to the base. The rear end of the base is generally pivotably connected to the rear end of the exercise machine by a hinge or pivot connectors. A controller is also provided which communicates via a wired or wireless communications network with one or more of the adjustable exercise systems. Using the controller, an exercise instructor may adjust the adjustable exercise systems of multiple exercisers with a single command.

Claims

1. An adjustable exercise system, comprising:

a first base;

a first exercise machine pivotably connected to said first base;

at least one first actuator connected between said first base and said first exercise machine for adjusting a first angle of incline for said first exercise machine;

a second base;

a second exercise machine pivotably connected to said second base; and

at least one second actuator connected between said second base and said second exercise machine for adjusting a second angle of incline for said second exercise machine.

2. The adjustable exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a first controller for controlling said first angle of incline for said first exercise machine.

3. The adjustable exercise system of claim 2, further comprising a first receiver for receiving a signal from said first controller via a communications network.

4. The adjustable exercise system of claim 3, wherein said communications network is comprised of a wireless network.

5. The adjustable exercise system of claim 3, wherein said communications network is comprised of a wired connection between said first controller and said first receiver.

6. The adjustable exercise system of claim 1, wherein said angle of incline is comprised of between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.

7. The adjustable exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a first controller for controlling said first angle of incline for said first exercise machine and a second controller for controlling said second angle of incline for said second exercise machine.

8. The adjustable exercise system of claim 7, further comprising a first receiver for receiving a first signal from said first controller via a communications network and a second receiver for receiving a second signal from said second controller via said communications network.

9. The adjustable exercise system of claim 8, wherein said communications network is comprised of a wireless network.

10. The adjustable exercise system of claim 7, wherein said first angle of incline and said second angle of incline are each between 0 degrees and 90 degrees.

11. The adjustable exercise system of claim 1, wherein said first angle of incline does not equal said second angle of incline.

12. The adjustable exercise system of claim 7, wherein said first controller is comprised of a smart phone.

13. The adjustable exercise system of claim 1, further comprising a controller for controlling said first angle of incline for said first exercise machine and said second angle of incline for said second exercise machine.

14. The adjustable exercise system of claim 13, wherein said controller is comprised of a computer.

15. The adjustable exercise system of claim 13, wherein said first exercise machine includes a first receiver and wherein said second exercise machine includes a second receiver, wherein said first receiver and said second receiver are each communicatively interconnected with said controller by a communications network.

16. The adjustable exercise system of claim 15, wherein said communications network is comprised of a wireless network.

17. The adjustable exercise system of claim 1, wherein said first angle of incline is comprised of an angle between said exercise machine and a ground surface.

18. The adjustable exercise system of claim 1, wherein said first base and said second base are comprised of the same structure.

19. The adjustable exercise system of claim 1, wherein said first exercise machine and said second exercise machine each include a track and a platform slidably secured to said track.

20. The adjustable exercise system of claim 19, wherein said first exercise machine and said second exercise machine each include a first handlebar and a second handlebar.

21. The adjustable exercise system of claim 1, wherein said first exercise machine and said second exercise machine are each comprised of a Pilates machine.

22. An adjustable exercise system, comprising:

a base including a front end and a rear end, wherein said base includes a cross bar;

an exercise machine including a front end and a rear end, wherein said exercise machine includes an actuator mount, wherein said rear end of said exercise machine is pivotably connected to said rear end of said base;

a first actuator, wherein a first end of said first actuator is pivotably connected to said cross bar and wherein a second end of said first actuator is rotatably connected around said actuator mount;

a second actuator, wherein a first end of said second actuator is pivotably connected to said cross bar and wherein a second end of said second actuator is rotatably connected around said actuator mount, wherein said first and second actuators are each adapted to lift or lower said exercise machine between a plurality of angles of incline with respect to said base; and

a controller for controlling said first actuator and said second actuator.