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Abstract
An exercise device and method using two generally opposing grips to guide a user's hands through generally circular movements for exercise of the human body.
Description
- This application claims the benefit under 35 U.S.C. Section. 119(e) of provisional Application Ser. No. 60/497,283, entitled “Dual Circling Exercise Device,” filed Aug. 22, 2003 and of provisional Application Ser. No. 60/488,517 entitled “Dual Circling Exercise Device,” filed Jul. 18, 2003 both of which applications are incorporated by reference herein.
- 1. Field of the Invention
- This present invention relates to an exercise method and an exercise device. More specifically, to an exercise device and method using guided upper body circular motion.
- 2. Related Art
- A variety of resistance exercise devices are known in the art. Upper body devices generally involve a linear, or near linear stroke-type movement back and forth, or up and down to simulate weight lifting. The motion on these devices is substantially a back and forth or modified back and forth (up and down) linear motion. Circular motion running or steeping exercise device to simulate running or walking with connected pedals or treadles are known.
- Back and forth linear motion exercise devices often require the user to start and stop at the end of each stroke-type movement. It would therefore be a desideratum to have a non-linear motion exercise device with reduced stops and starts.
- The present invention is a circular motion exercise device. In Tai Chi the use of circular movement to build and utilize the “Chi” of the practioneer is well known. When using the circular motion exercise device and method the user's guided arm movement exercise muscles in the human body. The circular movements tend to be non-jarring. The user is positioned between two grips, such as handles. The grips are each attached to a guide. Each guide is pivotally attached to a support or base, whereby the grip has a limited route it can travel when the guide is rotated around the pivot.
- In some exemplary implementations the bases or supports are generally placed opposing each other. The opposing relationship need not be parallel and may be variable, fixed or adjustable.
- In some exemplary implementations the bases or supports are generally placed central to be situated approximately between a users legs.
- During use, a user's hands each hold a hand grip. The movement of the grip around a pivot, guided through a generally circular or elliptical movement, also may direct the user's body to move up and down, side to side or both up and down and side to side. A guide associated with each grip provides for the guided movement. The guide may be a wheel, arm, lever or other movable member, the grip is guided in a generally circling path during exercise. Each grips can be moved or “driven” around the pivot on the guide in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction. A support places the pivots in a selected or fixed position.
- Resistance against which a user moves or drives the grips around the pivot can be added. Resistance may be friction based or frictionless. Weight, air, wheels, and magnets are some (but not an exclusive list) of resistance providing elements which may be frictionless. Gears, belts, wheels, clutches, brakes, weight are some, bit not an exclusive list of resistance elements which may use friction. Resistance may be provided by a combination of friction and frictionless elements. Resistance may be fixed, variable or adjustable.
- In some exemplary implementations the exercise device may provide a guided non-resistance arm and body movement.
- In some exemplary implementations the may provide a guided weighted arm and body movement.
- In some exemplary implementations the exercise device may provide a guided resistance arm and body movement.
- The resistance may be provided by a movable wheel, a clutch or brake, magnetically, and/or through air pressure.
- The method of exercise is causing each arm of the user to be guided through a smooth motion, at least partially, around a pivot. The movement for each arm may be a full 360 degree circle around the pivot, or an arc (which represent a movement of less than 360 degrees around a pivot).
- The guided movement of the user's arms may be together or staggered. The arms may both be moved clockwise around the pivots. The user's arms may be moved counter-clockwise around the pivots. The user may move one arm clockwise around on pivot and one arm counter clockwise around the other pivot.
- Leg position may also be used to target a particular muscle group or body region during the method of exercise and the method of use of the device. Feet close in to a seat as opposed to legs outstretched. Feet apart as opposed to feet together. On foot outstretched and one foot close in. The device may be used from a kneeling position, seating, lying down or standing.
- Other features and advantages of the present invention will be set forth, in part, in the descriptions which follow and the accompanying drawings, wherein the preferred embodiments of the present invention are described and shown, and in part, will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon examination of the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings or may be learned by practice of the present invention. The advantages of the present invention may be realized and attained by means of the instrumentalities and combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims.
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FIG. 1A is a perspective view of a preferred embodiment of the dual circling exercise device. -
FIG. 1B is a top view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 1C is a front view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIGS. 1D and 1E are side sequential views of the a method of use of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 1E is a top view of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 1F is a side view of the kneel use of the embodiment ofFIG. 1A . -
FIG. 1G is a side view of an alternate stand up embodiment of the dual circling exercise device. -
FIG. 1H is a side view of an alternate lie down embodiment of the dual circling exercise device. -
FIG. 2 is force application diagram of a circling wheel element. -
FIG. 3 is a partial view of a circling wheel element with magnetic resistance. -
FIG. 4 is a partial view of a circling wheel element with friction resistance. -
FIG. 5 is another partial view of a circling wheel element with friction resistance. -
FIG. 6A is an another embodiment of the exercise device. -
FIG. 6B is force application diagram of a circling wheel element with circling disk. -
FIG. 7 is a partial view of a circling wheel element and circling disk with magnetic resistance. -
FIGS. 8A-8C are an another embodiment of the exercise device. -
FIG. 9 is an alternate embodiment of the embodiment shown inFIG. 8A with movable weight. -
FIGS. 10A and 10B are partial views of a circling wheel element with air pressure resistance. -
FIGS. 11A and 111B show another embodiment of the exercise device with magnetic resistance -
FIG. 12 shows embodiment of the exercise device with friction resistance. - It should be appreciated that for simplicity and clarity of illustration, elements shown in the Figures have not necessarily been drawn to scale. For example, the dimensions of some of the elements are exaggerated relative to each other for clarity. Further, where considered appropriate, reference numerals have been repeated among the Figures to indicate corresponding elements.
- Detailed embodiments of the present invention are disclosed herein; however, it is to be understood that the disclosed embodiments are merely exemplary of the invention, which may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific structural and functional details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but merely as a basis for claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to variously employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed structure.
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FIGS. 1A-1E is a dual circlingexercise device 10. A pair of guides shown asrotatable wheel elements 12 & 12′ are affixed, generally opposite one another, each to aspindle support 14 & 14′. The wheel elements need not be parallel. Eachrotatable wheel element 12 & 12′ is pivotally fixed to a support. In the implantation shown inFIGS. 1A-1E the support is aside base 16 & 16′. Eachrotatable wheel element 12 & 12′ may also be weighted. The weighting may be evenly distributed around the wheel or distributed unevenly. Ahand grip 18 & 18′ is affixed to eachrotatable wheel element 12 & 12′. During use each hand grip is held by auser 100 in the user'shands 102. To exercise with the device a user moves or “drives” each handle around at least an arc which is part of a generallycircular pathway 1000 & 1000′ around eachpivot 14 & 14′. Thecircular pathways 1000 & 1000′ are generally in the same plane. The user may move the handles together or separately. The user may move the handles clockwise or counterclockwise or one in each direction. The user can make slow movements or may use the device for a more aerobic workout by repeatedly circling the grips around the pivots on each side. - The user may grip the handles palm down or palm up. Those skilled in the art will recognize that grips shown as handles generally perpendicular to the
rotatable wheel element 12 & 12′, may be replaced with angled grips. - The hand grips may be fixed to the
rotatable wheel element 12 & 12′ guides. It is preferred that the grips can freely rotate where attached to therotatable wheel element 12 & 12′. The user's arm and hand movements, as shown inFIGS. 1D & 1E drive thewheel element 12′ along the line ofarrow 1000 around thespindle 14′. Thespindle 14′ acts as a pivot. Only one wheel element is shown in the side view ofFIGS. 1D & 1E , this is not a limitation the second wheel element is also being rotated as indicated by the movement of theback arm 104. - The
user 100 can sit on aseat 20 as shown inFIGS. 1D and 1E , kneeling as shown inFIG. 1F , stand as shown in the embodiment ofFIG. 1G or lie down as shown inFIG. 1H . The seat may be connected to, or rest on, abase 22. To raise theside base 16 leg lifts 24 are attached to the bottom 26 of theside base 16. - Shown in
FIG. 2 is a force diagram of arotatable wheel element 12 showing regions where force may be applied. A braking or resistive force, frictional, frictionless may be applied to thespindle 14 along the lines, generally, ofarrow 510. A braking or resistive force, frictional, frictionless may be applied to theedge 13 of therotatable wheel element 12 along the line ofarrows 520. A braking or resistive force, frictional, frictionless may be applied to theedge 13 of therotatable wheel element 12 along the line of arrow 522. Therotatable wheel element 12 may also be weighted, separately or in addition to the application a braking or resistive force. Those skilled in the are will recognize that the force diagram is applicable to other types of guides and the rotatable wheel elements are not a limitation. -
FIG. 3 shows the application of a magnetic force at theedge 13 of therotatable wheel element 12. At the edge of the rotatable wheel element 12 amagnetic region 32 is provided. Themagnetic region 32 may be magnetized metal or a material attractive to magnetic forces. Amagnet 34 is connected to the device (at the side base) in either a fixed or adjustable fashion in close proximity to themagnetic region 32. InFIG. 3 the position of themagnet 34 is adjustable. Moving the magnet in relationship to themagnetic region 32 varies the magnetic force applied to themagnetic region 32. The magnet rests on amovable base 36. One ormore magnets 34 may be placed around therotatable wheel element 12. Magnetic force is without friction. - Shown in
FIG. 4 is a friction brake or clutch engaged at thespindle 14 whereby friction is applied to thespindle 14 along the line ofarrow 510 to provide a resistive force. A spindle can be a shaft or rod no particular material is called out for, however the material should be suitable to withstand repeated application of frictional forces applied by brakes or clutches. - Shown in
FIG. 5 is afriction roller 53 on aroller spindle 54 which is pressed against theedge 13 of therotatable wheel element 12 to provide a resistive force. One ormore rollers 53 may be placed around arotatable wheel element 12. -
FIGS. 6A and 6B differs fromFIG. 1A by the attachment of arotating disk 62 & 62′ affixed to eachspindle 14 & 14′ inside the interior of eachside base foot rest 66 is also provided. - Shown in
FIG. 6B is a magnetic or frictional force diagram of arotating disk 62 androtatable wheel element 12 showing regions where force may be applied to therotating disk 62. A force may be applied to theedge 67 of therotating disk 62 along the line ofarrow 530. A magnetic or frictional force may be applied to theedge 67 of therotating disk 62 along the line of arrows 540. Therotating disk 62 may also be weighted. - Shown in
FIG. 7 shows the application of a magnetic force at theedge 67 of therotating disk 62. At the edge of the rotating disk 62 amagnetic region 32 is provided. Themagnetic region 32 may be a magnetized metal or a material attractive to magnetic forces. Amagnet 34 is affixed to the device (in the side base) in close proximity to themagnetic region 32. InFIG. 7 themagnet 34 is resting on amovable base 68. One ormore magnets 34 may be placed around therotating disk 62. - Shown in
FIGS. 8A-8C is a dualrotating exercise device 70 wherein the guides are extendedarms 72 & 72′. In this exemplary implementation thearms 72 & 72′ are connected to rotating disks. A pair ofrotating disks 62 & 62′ are affixed, generally opposite one another, each to aspindle support 14 & 14′, to aside base 76 & 76′. Eachrotating disk 62 & 62′ may also be weighted. Amovable hand grip 78 & 78′ is affixed movably to eacharm 72 & 72′. Aslot 79 in eacharm 72 & 72′ allows thehand grip 78 & 78′ to slide in relation to thespindle spindle 14. The change in position of the hand grip also changes the force required to move the arm. - Shown in
FIG. 9 is a side view of an exemplary implementation, with a lifting weight added. The embodiment shown inFIG. 9 operates similarly to the embodiments shown inFIGS. 8A-8C , however aweight 82, which may be a fixed amount or adjustable, is attached to therotating disk 62. Theweight 82 is held on acable 84 which attaches to acable mount 86 on therotating disk 62. the cable is suspended from a cable guide 88. The weight travels up and down below the guide 88 corresponding to the movement of therotating disk 62. - Sown in
FIGS. 10A and 10B is a rotatablefan wheel element 90. Eachfan wheel element 90 is constructed of twoside wheels 92 & 92′. Spaced between theside wheels 92 & 92′ arefan blades 95 which extend from thepivot 14 to theperiphery 96 of the fan wheel element. When a fan wheel element turns around thepivot 14 when the user engages thehand grip 18. The movement of thefan blades 95 through the air creates resistance against thefan blades 95. - Shown in
FIGS. 11A-11B is a dualrotating exercise device 200 wherein the guides are extendedarms 72 & 72′. In this exemplary implementation thearms 72 & 72′ are connected torotating disks 62 & 62′. Therotating disks 62 & 62′ are affixed, generally opposite one another, each to anelongated spindle support 214 & 214′ which is movably fixed to acentral support 220, which is affixed to abase 222. Eachrotating disk 62 & 62′ may also be weighted. Amovable hand grip 78 & 78′ is affixed movably to eacharm 72 & 72′. A slot in eacharm 72 & 72′ (shown in FIGS. 8A-C) allows thehand grip 78 & 78′ to slide. Each elongated spindle is the pivot point. Altering the distance of a hand grip to a pivot point changes the distance the users hand, arm and body are guided through when rotating an arm around thespindle 214 & 214′. The change in position of the hand grip also changes the force required to move the arm. Aseat 224 is shown for the user to sit on. - Resistance can be increased by the application of a magnetic force at the
edge 67 of therotating disk 62. At the edge of each rotating disk 62 amagnetic region 32 is provided. Themagnetic region 32 may be a magnetized metal or a material attractive to magnetic forces. One ormore magnets 34 are affixed to the device in close proximity to eachmagnetic region 32. - Shown in
FIG. 12 is an exemplary implementation 250 with afriction brake 260 at thespindles 214 & 214′ whereby friction is applied to thespindles 214 & 214′ to provide a resistive force. Increasing the pressure of thefriction brake 260 provides a greater force to rotate thespindles 214 & 214′ against. A screw-type handle 265 connected to each friction brake is shown. - Since certain changes may be made in the above apparatus without departing from the scope of the invention herein involved, it is intended that all matter contained in the above description, as shown in the accompanying drawing, shall be interpreted in an illustrative, and not a limiting sense.
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1. A method of exercise comprising:
placing a user between two generally opposing rotatable wheel elements, each wheel element connected to a base through a pivot;
grasping a grip connected to each wheel element; and,
using at least the users arms to rotate grips and the wheel elements at least partially around the pivots.
2. The method of claim 1 the method further comprising applying a resistive force to at least one of the rotatable wheel elements.
3. The method of claim 1 the method further comprising applying a weight to at least one of the rotatable wheel elements.
4. The method of claim 1 the method further comprising applying a force selected from the group consisting of friction and frictionless forces to at least one of the rotatable wheel elements.
5. A method of exercise comprising:
placing a user between two generally opposing rotatable guides, each guide connected to a support through a pivot;
grasping a grip connected to each rotatable guide; and,
using at least an arm to rotate the grip and guide at least partially around a pivot.
6. The method of claim 5 the method further comprising applying at least a resistive force to at least one of the rotatable wheel elements.
7. The method of claim 5 the method further comprising placing the user non-standing between the rotatable guides.
8. An exercise device comprising:
two generally opposing supports and pivots;
a rotatable guide connected to each support at a pivot; and
a grip connected to each rotatable guide
9. The exercise device of claim 8 further comprising applying at least a resistive force to at least one of the rotatable guides.
10. The exercise device of claim 8 further comprising a seat.
11. The exercise device of claim 8 wherein the guides are wheels.
12. The exercise device of claim 8 wherein the guides are arms.
13. The exercise device of claim 8 wherein the resistive force is frictional.
14. The exercise device of claim 8 wherein the resistive force is non-frictional.
15. The exercise device of claim 13 further comprising at least one of a brake and a clutch; whereby the frictional force is applied to the guide.
16. The exercise device of claim 14 wherein the non-frictional force is magnetic.
17. A method of exercise comprising:
placing a user hands on two generally opposing grips on guides rotatably connected to a support through a pivot, whereby the movement of each grip is in a generally circular pathway;
each circular pathway being generally in the same plane; and,
using at least the user's arms to move the users hands holding onto the grips at least partially around a pivot support.
18. The method of claim 17 the method further comprising applying a resistive force to require greater effort to move the grips around the pivot.
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