Title:
HAND-HELD EXERCISE APPARATUS AND RESISTANCE MECHANISM FOR EXERCISE APPARATUS
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/156516
Kind Code:
A3
Abstract:
A hand-held exercise device comprises a frame, a handle attached to the frame, a spool element pivotally mounted to the frame, a pull-cord movable between a wound configuration in which the pull-cord is wound around the spool element and an unwound configuration in which the pull-cord is unwound from the spool element, a resistance element pivotally mounted to the frame, a transmission that couples the pull-cord to the resistance element such that pulling the pull-cord from the device causes the resistance element to rotate, and a damping means that acts to slow the rotation of the resistance element. The device provides a compact and lightweight form of exercise equipment that is easy to carry and easy to store. The device can be used with various fixtures, and also with a second handle fixed to the pull-cord, to allow the user to perform a wide range of exercises. Preferably the exercise device transmits exercise data to an external device that provides feedback and guidance to the user. A resistance mechanism for exercise apparatus allows a pull-cord to be coupled to a resistance element such that pulling the pull-cord from the mechanism causes the resistance element to rotate. A drive element is driven by a frictional force between the drive element and the pull-cord. The resistance element is coupled to the drive element by a transmission.
Inventors:
LOACH ANDREW (GB)
Application Number:
PCT/EP2012/059285
Publication Date:
March 28, 2013
Filing Date:
May 18, 2012
Export Citation:
Assignee:
LOACH ANDREW (GB)
International Classes:
A63B21/005; A63B21/00; A63B21/008; A63B21/018; A63B21/02; A63B21/16; A63B21/22; A63B23/035; A63B23/04; A63B23/12; A63B24/00; A63B71/06; G06F1/16
Foreign References:
| US7621856B1 | 2009-11-24 | |||
| US6309328B1 | 2001-10-30 |
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Hutchinson IP Ltd (Southport Merseyside PR9 0PG, Southport Merseyside PR9 0PG, GB)
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