WO2001015780A3 - Self-spotting apparatus for free-weights - Google Patents

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WO2001015780A3
WO2001015780A3 PCT/US2000/023462 US0023462W WO0115780A3 WO 2001015780 A3 WO2001015780 A3 WO 2001015780A3 US 0023462 W US0023462 W US 0023462W WO 0115780 A3 WO0115780 A3 WO 0115780A3
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Priority to AU69403/00A priority patent/AU6940300A/en
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/00181—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices comprising additional means assisting the user to overcome part of the resisting force, i.e. assisted-active exercising
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/06—User-manipulated weights
    • A63B21/078—Devices for bench press exercises, e.g. supports, guiding means
    • A63B21/0783—Safety features for bar-bells, e.g. drop limiting means
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/15—Arrangements for force transmissions
    • A63B21/151—Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains
    • A63B21/152—Bowden-type cables

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Abstract

A self-spotting apparatus for free-weights (101) provides two cable assemblies (107A, 107B) with one end of each cable assembly attached to a free-weight assembly (115) and the opposite end attached to respective linear weight-support assemblies (123A, 123B) via respective weight-responsive engagement blocks (125A, 125B). Guide rods (127A, 127B) allow vertical motion of the engagement blocks and maintain engagement orientation relative to the support assemblies. The engagement blocks engage the respective support assemblies for static support of the free-weight assembly. Lifting of the substantial weight of the free-weight assembly and activation of disengagement bias is required to disengage the engagement blocks from the respective support assemblies to allow free motion of the free-weight assembly. The apparatus provides self-spotting for barbells (115) and dumbbells (247A).
PCT/US2000/023462 1999-08-28 2000-08-25 Self-spotting apparatus for free-weights WO2001015780A2 (en)

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CA002381949A CA2381949A1 (en) 1999-08-28 2000-08-25 Self-spotting apparatus for free-weights
JP2001520189A JP2003508136A (en) 1999-08-28 2000-08-25 Self-assisting device for free weight
EP00957841A EP1225958A4 (en) 1999-08-28 2000-08-25 Self-spotting apparatus for free-weights
AU69403/00A AU6940300A (en) 1999-08-28 2000-08-25 Self-spotting apparatus for free-weights

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US09/385,241 US6293892B1 (en) 1999-08-28 1999-08-28 Self-spotting apparatus for free-weights

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