IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0135957
(2002-04-30)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
9 인용 특허 :
34 |
초록
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An exercise machine includes a bench and board section including a stationary bench having first and second opposite ends, and a board having first and second opposite ends, with the first end of the board pivotally mounted adjacent the second end of the stationary bench, each of the bench and board
An exercise machine includes a bench and board section including a stationary bench having first and second opposite ends, and a board having first and second opposite ends, with the first end of the board pivotally mounted adjacent the second end of the stationary bench, each of the bench and board being formed substantially from a single piece which can selectively support a torso of a person and legs of the person, and a resistance device in contact with the single piece board and which applies a resistance to pivotal movement of the board, while permitting the board to swing up and down against a resistance applied by the resistance device.
대표청구항
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1. An exercise machine comprising:a bench and board section including a stationary bench having first and second opposite ends, and a board having first and second opposite ends, with the first end of said board pivotally mounted adjacent the second end of the stationary bench, each of the bench and
1. An exercise machine comprising:a bench and board section including a stationary bench having first and second opposite ends, and a board having first and second opposite ends, with the first end of said board pivotally mounted adjacent the second end of the stationary bench, each of the bench and board being formed substantially from a single piece which can selectively support a torso of a person and legs of the person, said stationary bench and said board are mounted on a frame,a resistance device in contact with the single piece board and which applies a resistance to pivotal movement of the board, while permitting the board to swing up and down against a resistance applied by the resistance device,at least one set of arms positionable to sides of said frame that a person can hold onto while exercising, said one set of arms being movable between an operable position extending from the frame and a storage position beneath the bench, anda locking arrangement for releasably locking said at least one set of arms into an immovable position while the person is exercising and holding onto said at least one set of arms.2. An exercise machine according to claim 1, wherein said resistance device includes a stacked weight arrangement and a pulley system connected between the second end of the board and the stacked weight arrangement.3. An exercise machine according to claim 2, wherein:said stacked weight arrangement includes at least one bar and a plurality of weights selectively connected with said at least one bar, andsaid pulley system includes at least one pulley and a cable connected between said at least one bar and said second end of said board, and extending over said at least one pulley.4. An exercise machine according to claim 1, wherein said stationary bench and said board are mounted on a frame, and said resistance device includes:an axle rotatably mounted to said frame,a lever mounted on said axle and having a free end in contact with an underside of said board,a post fixedly mounted on said axle,a stacked weight arrangement, anda pulley system connected between a free end of said post and the stacked weight arrangement.5. An exercise machine according to claim 4, wherein:said stacked weight arrangement includes at least one bar and a plurality of weights selectively connected with said at least one bar, andsaid pulley system includes at least one pulley and a cable connected between said at least one bar and said free end of said post, and extending over said at least one pulley.6. An exercise machine according to claim 4, further comprising an arrangement for varying an angular relation between said lever and said post to adjust the angular position of the board in its initial raised position.7. An exercise machine according to claim 6, wherein said lever is rotatably mounted on said axle, and said arrangement for varying the angular relation includes:a first spline rotatably mounted on said axle and fixed to said lever,a second spline fixedly mounted on said axle adjacent to said first spline,a third outer spline surrounding said first and second splines and in meshing engagement therewith, anda spline removing arrangement for removing said third outer spline from one of said first and second splines to permit rotation of said lever relative to said axle, whereupon when said third spline is moved back over said first and second splines, the angle of inclination of said lever relative to said axle has changed, resulting in the angular position of the board in its initial raised position being changed.8. An exercise machine according to claim 1, wherein said stationary bench and said board are mounted on a frame, and said resistance device includes;an axle rotatably mounted to said frame,a lever mounted on said axle and having a free end in contact with an underside of said board, anda spiral spring having a first end fixed relative to the frame and a second opposite end connected with said axle.9. An exercise machine according to claim 8, further comprising an arrangement for adjusting a position of said first end of the spiral spring relative to the frame.10. An exercise machine according to claim 9, wherein said arrangement for adjusting includes:gear teeth on the frame,a gear rotatably connected with the first end of the spiral spring,a handle for moving the gear along the gear teeth to adjust the position of the first end of the spiral spring, anda securing arrangement for releasably securing the first end of the spiral spring relative to the frame after the gear has been moved along the gear teeth to a desired position.11. An exercise machine according to claim 1, wherein said stationary bench and said board are mounted on a frame, and said resistance device includes:an axle mounted to said frame,at least one torsion spring mounted on said axle and having a first end fixed relative to said frame, and a second opposite end, anda lever mounted on said second opposite end of said at least one torsion spring and having a free end in contact with an underside of said board.12. An exercise machine according to claim 1, wherein said stationary bench and said board are mounted on a frame, and said resistance device includes:an axle rotatably mounted to said frame,a first lever fixedly mounted on said axle and having a free end in contact with an underside of said board,a second lever fixedly mounted on said axle and having a free end, the first and second levers being oriented at different angular positions on said axle, anda spring resistance mechanism connected between said frame and the free end of said second lever.13. An exercise machine according to claim 12, wherein said spring resistance mechanism includes at least one biasing member connected with the frame and a spring pusher connected between said at least one biasing member and the free end of said second lever.14. An exercise machine according to claim 1, wherein said arms are pivotal for movement between a raised position for holding onto to aid a person moving from a supine position to a sitting up position, and a lowered position.15. An exercise machine according to claim 1, wherein said stationary bench and said board are mounted on a frame, and further comprising a double hinge having a first hinge axis that permits the board to pivotally move relative to the stationary bench and a second hinge axis that permits the board to pivot in parallel relation directly above the stationary bench.16. An exercise machine according to claim 1, wherein upper surfaces of said bench and said board can move relative to each other at an angle greater than 180° during an exercise.17. An exercise machine comprising:a bench and board section including a stationary bench having first and second opposite ends, and a board having first and second opposite ends, with the first end of said board pivotally mounted adjacent the second end of the stationary bench, each of the bench and board being formed substantially from a single piece which can selectively support a torso of a person and legs of the person, at least one of said bench and said board include an extension connected therewith and which is longitudinally slidable with respect to the respective connected one of said bench and said board during an exercise, anda resistance device in contact with the single piece board and which applies a resistance to pivotal movement of the board, while permitting the board to swing up and down against a resistance applied by the resistance device.18. An exercise machine comprising:a bench and board section including a stationary bench having first and second opposite ends, and a board having first and second opposite ends, with the first end of said board pivotally mounted adjacent the second end of the stationary bench, each of the bench and board being formed substantially from a single piece which can selectively support a torso of a person and legs of the person, said stationary bench and said board are mounted on a frame, anda resistance device in contact with the single piece board and which applies a resistance to pivotal movement of the board, while permitting the board to swing up and down against a resistance applied by the resistance device, said resistance device including:an axle rotatably mounted to said frame,a lever mounted on said axle and having a free end in contact with an underside of said board, anda weight holder mounted to said axle for holding a plurality of weights such that downward movement of said board causes said axle to rotate through said lever and thereby causes said weight holder to rotate, and release of pressure on said board results in said weight holder returning by gravity to its original neutral position to move said board back to its initial raised position.19. An exercise machine according to claim 18, further comprising an arrangement for varying an angular relation between said lever and said weight holder to adjust the angular position of the board in its initial raised position.20. An exercise machine according to claim 19, wherein said lever is rotatably mounted on said axle, and said arrangement for varying the angular relation includes:a first spline rotatably mounted on said axle and fixed to said lever,a second spline fixedly mounted on said axle adjacent to said first spline,a third outer spline surrounding said first and second splines and in meshing engagement therewith, anda spline removing arrangement for removing said third outer spline from one of said first and second splines to permit rotation of said lever relative to said axle, whereupon when said third spline is moved back over said first and second splines, the angle of inclination of said lever relative to said axle has changed, resulting in the angular position of the board in its initial raised position being changed.21. An exercise machine according to claim 18, wherein:the weight holder includes a main arm for holding the weights, the arm being pivotally mounted for movement between a vertical position and a weight loading position angled relative to the vertical position; andfurther comprising a spare weight holder having a spare arm for holding extra weights, the spare arm being aligned with the main arm when the main arm is angled at the weight loading position so that the extra weights on the spare arm can be slid onto the main arm, and the main arm can then be rotated to the vertical position for operation of the exercise machine.22. An exercise machine according to claim 18, further comprising at least one spring loaded stop positioned beneath said board for providing a soft stop of said board when said board is moving downwardly.
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