IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0003719
(2004-12-03)
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등록번호 |
US-7335145
(2008-02-26)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
Procopio, Cory, Hargreaves and Savitch LLP
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
5 인용 특허 :
16 |
초록
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A foldable exercise bench has a base which engages the ground at one end and a back support pivotally mounted on the base for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of different inclined exercise positions. A front leg pivoted to the support base engages the
A foldable exercise bench has a base which engages the ground at one end and a back support pivotally mounted on the base for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of different inclined exercise positions. A front leg pivoted to the support base engages the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the base in a position raised above the ground and is folded flat against the support base for storage. A support link pivoted to the back support has an end for engaging a selected one of a series of spaced retaining formations on the support base to hold the back support at a selected inclined orientation. The back support, support link and retaining formations are designed to nest together in the folded position to provide a compact storage arrangement.
대표청구항
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I claim: 1. An adjustable foldable bench, comprising: an elongate support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a front leg secured to the base adjacent the forward end for supporting the forward end of the base in a raised position; a back support pivotally mounted on t
I claim: 1. An adjustable foldable bench, comprising: an elongate support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a front leg secured to the base adjacent the forward end for supporting the forward end of the base in a raised position; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends of the base for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a support link having a first end pivoted to the back support and a second end; the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations for releasably engaging the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position; a releasable locking device which locks the support link to the raised rack-out in one position only of the back support, the one position comprising the folded position; and a pair of parallel, spaced projecting runners on the rear face of the back support, the runners being at a predetermined spacing greater than the width of the support link, whereby the support link is nested between the runners in the folded position. 2. An adjustable foldable bench, comprising: an elongate support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a front leg secured to the base adjacent the forward end for supporting the forward end of the base in a raised position; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends of the base for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a support link having a first end pivoted to the back support and a second end; the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations for releasably engaging the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position; a releasable locking device for releasably locking the support link to the raised rack-out in the folded position; the raised rack-out comprising spaced first and second plates each having an upper edge and a plurality of spaced teeth projecting upwardly from the upper edge of each plate, each tooth on one plate being aligned with a respective tooth on the other plate; and the support link comprising a flat web of predetermined width having opposite, downwardly directed side rims, and the plates being at a predetermined spacing less than the width of the web, whereby at least the upper edges and teeth of the plates are nested between the side rims of the support link in the folded position. 3. The bench as claimed in claim 2, wherein the support base has a flat top surface and opposite sides, the first plate being secured to one side of the support base and the second plate being secured to the other side of the support base, the upper edge and teeth of each plate being spaced above the top surface of the support base. 4. The bench as claimed in claim 2, wherein one tooth of a respective plate has a pinning hole, and a pull pin is mounted at a predetermined position on the corresponding side rim of the support link for alignment with the pinning hole in the folded position, the pull pin and pinning hole comprising said releasable locking device. 5. The bench as claimed in claim 2, further comprising a pair of spaced, parallel runners on the rear face of the back support, the runners being at a predetermined spacing greater than the width of the support link web, whereby the support link and upper edges and teeth of the plates are nested between said runners in the folded position. 6. The bench as claimed in claim 5, wherein one of said runners has a notch for engaging over said locking device in the folded position. 7. The bench as claimed in claim 5, further comprising a handle secured to one of said runners and projecting out to one side of the back support for use in carrying the bench when in the folded position. 8. An adjustable foldable bench, comprising: an elongate support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a front leg secured to the base adjacent the forward end for supporting the forward end of the base in a raised position; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends of the base for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a support link having a first end pivoted to the back support and a second end; the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations for releasably engaging the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position; a releasable locking device for releasably locking the support link to the raised rack-out in the folded position; and a seat pad and a mounting bracket securing the seat pad to the support base in front of the back support, the mounting bracket being substantially U-shaped and having a flat web secured to the seat pad with a front end adjacent the front end of the seat pad and a rear end, a first leg projecting downwardly from the front end of the web and a second leg projecting downwardly from the rear end of the web, the legs being secured to the support base. 9. The bench as claimed in claim 8, further comprising a foot rest secured to the front leg at a location between the first and second ends, the front leg having a front face and opposite side faces, the side faces being of predetermined width, and the foot rest comprising first and second foot rest portions projecting from the opposite side faces for engagement by a user's right and left feet, the width of the foot rest being no greater than the width of the side faces, whereby the foot rest does not project outwardly beyond the front face of the front leg in either the deployed or folded position. 10. The bench as claimed in claim 8, wherein the support base comprises a tubular member having an open forward end, the first leg of the mounting bracket being longer than the second leg and extending downwardly over the open forward end of the tubular member to form an end cap. 11. A foldable exercise bench, comprising: a support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a seat on the support base in front of the back support; and a front support leg having a first end pivotally secured to the support base and a second end for engaging the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the support base in a position raised above the ground, the front support leg being movable between a deployed position engaging the ground and a folded position folded flat against the support base; the front support leg having a front face and a rear face; an integrated foot rest on the support leg located in line with the support leg and not protruding forwardly or rearwardly from the front or rear face of the support leg; and a support link having a first end pivoted to a rear face of the back support and a second end, the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations for releasably engaging the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position, and a releasable locking device for releasably locking the support link to the raised rack-out in the folded position. 12. The bench as claimed in claim 11, wherein the retaining formations comprise teeth, one of the teeth having a pinning hole, the locking device comprising a pull pin on the support link for alignment with the pinning hole in the folded position, the pull pin having a plunger for engaging through the pinning hole to lock the support link in the folded position. 13. A foldable exercise bench, comprising: a support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a seat on the support base in front of the back support; and a front support leg having a first end pivotally secured to the support base and a second end for engaging the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the support base in a position raised above the ground, the front support leg being movable between a deployed position engaging the ground and a folded position folded flat against the support base; the front support leg having a front face and a rear face; an integrated foot rest on the support leg located in line with the support leg and not protruding forwardly or rearwardly from the front or rear face of the support leg; and a locking device for releasably locking the leg to the support base in the folded position. 14. The bench as claimed in claim 13, including a carrying handle for transporting the bench in the folded position. 15. The bench as claimed in claim 13, wherein the locking device comprises a spring loaded plunger mounted on the leg, the support base having a pinning hole for receiving the plunger in the folded position of the leg. 16. The bench as claimed in claim 15, further comprising a stop member on the support base for engaging the plunger in the deployed position of the front support leg to hold the front leg in the deployed position. 17. A foldable exercise bench, comprising: a support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a seat on the support base in front of the back support; a front support leg having a first end pivotally secured to the support base and a second end for engaging the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the support base in a position raised above the ground, the front support leg being movable between a deployed position engaging the ground and a folded position folded flat against the support base: the front support leg having a front face and a rear face; an integrated foot rest on the support leg located in line with the support leg and not protruding forwardly or rearwardly from the front or rear face of the support leg; and a mounting bracket securing the seat to the support base in front of the back support, the seat comprising a pad, the mounting bracket being substantially U-shaped and having a flat web secured to a lower surface of the seat pad with a front end adjacent the front end of the seat pad and a rear end, a first leg projecting downwardly from the front end of the web and a second leg projecting downwardly from the rear end of the web, the legs being secured to the support base. 18. The bench as claimed in claim 17, wherein the support base comprises a tubular member having an open forward end, the first leg of the mounting bracket being longer than the second leg and extending downwardly over the open forward end of the tubular member to form an end cap. 19. The bench as claimed in claim 17, wherein the seat pad is spaced above the support base by the legs of the mounting bracket. 20. A foldable exercise bench, comprising: a support base having a rear end which engages the ground and a forward end; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends which moves between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a seat on the support base in front of the back support; a front support leg having a first end secured to the support base and a second end which engages the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the support base in a position raised above the ground; a support link having a first end pivoted to the back support and a second end; the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations which releasably engage the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position; the support link having a generally U-shaped cross-section and comprising a flat web and spaced side rims, the side rims being at a predetermined spacing for nesting over the raised rack-out in the folded position with the flat web between the raised rack-out and the rear face of the back support; and a pair of spaced, parallel runners projecting outwardly from the rear face of the back pad, the spacing between the runners being greater than the spacing between the side rims of the support link, whereby the support link is nested between the runners in the folded position. 21. The bench as claimed in claim 20, wherein the raised rack-out has a pinning hole and a locking device is mounted on one side rim of the support link for engaging the pinning hole in the folded position. 22. The bench as claimed in claim 21, wherein the raised rack-out comprises a plurality of spaced teeth and the pinning hole is located in one of the teeth. 23. The bench as claimed in claim 21, wherein one of said runners has a notch for engaging over said locking device in the folded, nested position. 24. A foldable exercise bench, comprising: a support base having a rear end which engages the ground and a forward end; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends which moves between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a seat on the support base in front of the back support; a front support leg having a first end secured to the support base and a second end which engages the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the support base in a position raised above the ground; a support link having a first end pivoted to the back support and a second end; the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations which releasably engage the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position; the support link having a generally U-shaped cross-section and comprising a flat web and spaced side rims, the side rims being at a predetermined spacing for nesting over the raised rack-out in the folded position with the flat web between the raised rack-out and the rear face of the back support; and the raised rack-out having an upper edge spaced above the upper face of the support base and a plurality of teeth projecting upwardly from said upper edge and comprising said retaining formations. 25. A foldable exercise bench, comprising: a support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a seat on the support base in front of the back support; a front support leg having a first end secured to the support base and a second end for engaging the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the support base in a position raised above the ground; a support link having a first end pivoted to the back support and a second end; the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations for releasably engaging the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position; the rear face of the back support having a first nesting formation for nesting over the support link in the folded position and the support link having a second nesting formation for nesting over the raised rack-out in the folded position, whereby both the raised rack-out and the support link are nested within the first nesting formation in the folded position; and the first nesting formation comprising a pair of spaced parallel brackets on the rear face of the back support. 26. A foldable exercise bench, comprising: a support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a seat on the support base in front of the back support; a front support leg having a first end secured to the support base and a second end for engaging the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the support base in a position raised above the ground; a support link having a first end pivoted to the back support and a second end; the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations for releasably engaging the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position; the rear face of the back support having a first nesting formation for nesting over the support link in the folded position and the support link having a second nesting formation for nesting over the raised rack-out in the folded position, whereby both the raised rack-out and the support link are nested within the first nesting formation in the folded position; and the second nesting formation comprising a pair of downwardly directed opposite side rims on the support link. 27. The bench as claimed in claim 26, further comprising a locking device for locking one side rim of the support link to the raised rack-out in the folded position. 28. The bench as claimed in claim 27, wherein the first nesting formation has a notch for engaging over the locking device in the folded position. 29. The bench as claimed in claim 26, wherein the support link has a flat upper web for extending over the raised rack-out in the folded position to prevent contact between the raised rack-out and rear face of the back pad. 30. A foldable exercise bench, comprising: a support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a seat on the support base in front of the back support; a front support leg having a first end secured to the support base and a second end for engaging the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the support base in a position raised above the ground; a support link having a first end pivoted to the back support and a second end; the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations for releasably engaging the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position; the rear face of the back support having a first nesting formation for nesting over the support link in the folded position and the support link having a second nesting formation for nesting over the raised rack-out in the folded position, whereby both the raised rack-out and the support link are nested within the first nesting formation in the folded position; and the raised rack-out having an upper edge spaced above the upper face of the support base and a plurality of teeth projecting upwardly from said upper edge and comprising said retaining formations. 31. A foldable exercise bench, comprising: a support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a seat on the support base in front of the back support; a front support leg having a first end secured to the support base and a second end for engaging the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the support base in a position raised above the ground; a support link having a first end pivoted to the back support and a second end; the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations for releasably engaging the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position; the rear face of the back support having a first nesting formation for nesting over the support link in the folded position and the support link having a second nesting formation for nesting over the raised rack-out in the folded position, whereby both the raised rack-out and the support link are nested within the first nesting formation in the folded position; and the front support leg being pivotally secured to the support base for movement between the deployed position engaging the ground and a folded position folded flat against the support base. 32. The bench as claimed in claim 31, further comprising a locking device for locking the support leg to the support base in the folded position. 33. The bench as claimed in claim 31, further including a foot rest on the front support leg spaced above the second end of the front support leg, the front leg having a front face, a rear face and opposite side faces, the foot rest having first and second foot engaging portions projecting outwardly from the opposite side faces of the front leg and not protruding forwardly or rearwardly from the front or rear face in either the deployed or folded position. 34. A foldable exercise bench, comprising: a support base having a rear end for engaging the ground and a forward end; a back support pivotally mounted on the support base at a location between the ends for movement between a folded position flat against the support base and a plurality of adjusted, inclined positions relative to the support base; a seat on the support base in front of the back support; a front support leg having a first end secured to the support base and a second end for engaging the ground in a deployed position to support the forward end of the support base in a position raised above the ground; a support link having a first end pivoted to the back support and a second end; the support base having a raised rack-out comprising a series of spaced retaining formations for releasably engaging the second end of the support link to hold the back support at a series of selected orientations relative to the support base, the support link being foldable flat against the support base together with the back support in the folded position; the rear face of the back support having a first nesting formation for nesting over the support link in the folded position and the support link having a second nesting formation for nesting over the raised rack-out in the folded position, whereby both the raised rack-out and the support link are nested within the first nesting formation in the folded position; and at least one wheel secured to the rear end of the support base.
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