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DESCRIPTION

The obj ect of the present invention is a multipurpose apparatus for gymnastic and similar activities and, more precisely, a professional-level "basic home gym" apparatus for the isotonic training and fitness both for indoor and outdoor training .

State of the art

It is known that , despite a large number of availabl e gyms , a lot o f people are unable to use them; working hours , family commitments , the fact of living in areas poorly served by public facilities and transport , represent obj ective obstacles that can prevent the carrying out of regular and profitable training . For the aforementioned people , the onl y alternative would be the home training, by planning training sessions based on daily commitments .

For the above purpose , many manufacturing companies o f gymnastic equipment are committed to provide multi-purpose gymnastic equipment that concentrates the greatest number o f functions in the smallest space possible and which can be placed and used inside apartments , even i f small in si ze .

On the other hand, the gyms provide a variety of complex and bulky equipment that make the environment futuristi c without bringing substantial innovations in the field o f isotonic training and fitness . However, alongside the aforementioned equipment there are always the so-called "basic" equipment often preferred by athletes and personal trainers for their proven functional ef fectiveness ; the so called "basic equipment" allow the performing of all the so- called " fundamental" exercises both for free body and with the aid of weights ( such as dumbbells and barbells ) or removable loads ( such as plates or similar ) .

As known by the skilled in the art , the most widespread and used "basic equipment" in gyms around the world mainl y include di f ferent types of benches , the bar, the parallel bars and some articulated apparatuses capable of implementing constrained movements based on the lever' s principles .

For example, the standard bench is a very versatile tool generally available in a horizontal, inclined, or declined arrangement, which allows the user to perform a very large number of exercises both lying down and sitting, both with weights and the free body.

Further, more specialized benches are provided and equipped with supports to allow the execution of isolated exercises such as, for example, "crunches" and "hyperextensions" for the training of the abdominal and back muscles .

Furthermore, bars and parallel bars also allow the performing of some "fundamental" exercises. For example, with the bar it is possible to perform different types of tractions (using a number of grips) and for the training of the back and arm muscles, and with the parallel bars it is possible to perform "push-ups" to train the triceps muscles and, by using a lumbar support, leg raises to train the abdominal muscles.

Furthermore, among the "basic equipment" based on the principles of levers, it is possible to identify those that allow the controlled execution of "rows" (for the training of the back muscles) , "presses" (for the training of the muscles of the shoulders) and "squats" (for the training of the muscles of the legs, buttocks and lower back) , possibly also applying additional loads.

On the other hand, in the "home gym" sector, to date two types of equipment have been proposed by companies in this sector. The first type includes those devices similar to large cages (also called "multipower") designed for those who, training mainly with barbells, use very high loads. These devices of the first type, more suitable for powerlifters than for bodybuilders or fitness athletes, often also include bars and parallel bars but still require additional benches (not always included) and have permanent apparatuses, visually very cumbersome and more suitable for being installed in cellars or garages rather than inside civilian homes .

The second type includes a large variety of gymnastic equipment generally consisting of a bench connected to a plurality of supports and accessories to train ( at least in the intentions declared by the manufacturer ) each muscl e area .

However, the abovementioned types of equipment entai l some disadvantages . A first disadvantage consists in the fact that the exercises that can be performed with the aforementioned equipment are often approximate and potentially harmful as a consequence of design compromises , due to the obj ective di f ficulty of including multipl e functions in a single equipment which, in addition to having small dimensions , should adapt to the dif ferent morphological characteristics of users .

Another disadvantage consists in the fact that sai d equipment of the second type are however bulky and cannot always be dismantled and stored, and furthermore they are aimed for a " amateur users" target with little or no training experience .

In light of the above , it is clear that the "basic home gyms" currently available on the market , are not able to satis fy the needs of bodybuilders and " intermediate" and " advanced" level fitness athletes who would like to train at home , both for design and structural reasons and for qualitative and functional reasons .

The present invention therefore aims to solve the aforementioned disadvantages and provide further advantages .

The present invention is addressed above all (but not limited to ) to " intermediate" and " advanced" users who need professional gymnastic equipment of a high functional and qualitative level .

The present invention is addressed to compact " all in one" equipment designed to replace the main "basic equipment" commonly provided in every gym, and in particular is addressed to the kind of equipment that do not originally include loads or devices (possibly combinable ) which are suitable to provide a constant or variable biasing to the exercises carried out by the users .

Brief description of the invention

The present invention provides a multipurpose apparatus for the gymnastic activities suitable to be used preferably in domestic or similar environments , in order to allow a standard, intermediate , or advanced level user to be able to train at home with the same performance compared to a professional equipment provided at gyms .

In particular, the main obj ect of the present invention is to provide a professional level "basic home gym" for the isotonic training and fitness , which provides the same functional and qualitative standards as the main "basic" equipment in gyms , and which provides a high number of exercises equipment that can be created in relation to the si ze of the home gym itsel f .

Another obj ect of the present invention is to provide a professional level "basic home gym" for isotonic training and fitness which can be quickly and safely configured thanks to the lightness and the easy handling of its components which are few, simple , and easily assembled .

Another obj ect of the present invention is to provide a professional-level "basic home gym" for isotonic training and fitness , with minimal space taken up and minimal visual impact .

A further obj ect of the present invention is to provide a professional level "basic home gym" for isotonic training and fitness which is robust and long-lasting, and which does not require particular maintenance , thanks to the reduced number of components having no complex mechanisms , and therefore free from breakages and mal functions .

Another obj ect of the present invention is to provide a low-cost professional level "basic home gym" for isotonic training and fitness which satis fies a number of needs which to the state of the art have been unsatis factorily solved . According to a first innovative aspect of the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention it i s envisaged that it is capable of being arranged for providing at least fi fteen di f ferent use configurations through which a user can perform the main " fundamental" exercises to train all the muscular districts of the body .

According to a second innovative aspect of the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention, it is provided that the same be af fixed to a wall and such that the reduced volume and minimal design make the apparatus easily insertable and integrated into the domestic context of a residential house , even i f small .

Therefore , the present invention provides a multipurpose apparatus for gymnastic activities substantially according to the appended claims .

Detailed description of the invention

A detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the multi-purpose apparatus for gymnastic activities of the present invention will now be provided, given as a non limiting example and with reference to the annexed drawings , wherein :

Fig . 1 is an exploded side and top perspective view o f the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention, including all its components ;

Fig . 2 is a perspective and exploded view of a component of the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention;

Fig . 3 is a perspective and exploded view of another component of the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention;

Figures 4A and 4B are respectively perspective and lateral elevation views of a further component of the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention;

Fig . 5 is a perspective view of the multipurpos e apparatus of the present invention in a first operational configuration, wherein the component of figures 4A and 4B is interfaced with the component of figure 2 ; Figures 6A and 6B are two schematic illustrations of a user performing two gymnastic exercises using the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention in the operational configuration of figure 5 ;

Fig . 7 is a perspective view of the multipurpos e apparatus of the present invention in a second operational configuration, wherein the component of figure 3 is interfaced with the component of figure 2 ;

Fig . 8 is a perspective view of the multipurpos e apparatus of the present invention in a third operational configuration, wherein the component of figure 3 is interfaced with the component of figure 2 ;

Figures 9A to 9D are four schematic illustrations of a user performing four respectively di f ferent gymnasti c exercises and using the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention in the operational configuration of figure 8 ;

Figures 10A and 10B are two schematic illustrations o f a user performing two gymnastic exercises using the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention in a fourth operational configuration, wherein the component of figure 3 interfaces with the component of figure 2 ;

Fig . 11 is a schematic illustration of a user performing a gymnastic exercise via the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention in a fi fth operational configuration , wherein the component of figure 3 interfaces with the component of figure 2 ;

Fig . 12 is a schematic illustration of a user performing a gymnastic exercise using the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention in the operational configuration of figure 7 ;

Fig . 13 is a schematic illustration of a user performing a gymnastic exercise using the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention in the operational configuration of figure 8 ; and

Figures 14A and 14B are respectively a front and a side elevation illustration of the multipurpose apparatus of the present invention in the fully closed non-operational configuration .

With particular reference to figure 1 , an exploded view of a multipurpose apparatus 1 according to the present invention is illustrated . According to the invention, the apparatus 1 includes the following components :

- a first structural supporting component 2 ( shaped a s a rack) which is made up of a frame that can be fixed to a wall (better illustrated below in figure 2 ) ;

- a second structural component 3 which is removabl e and is suitable for interfacing with the first structural component 2 (better illustrated below) ;

- a third structural component 4 which is removable and is suitable for interfacing with the first structural component 2 (better illustrated below) ;

- a fourth removable structural component sul suitabl e for interfacing with the second structural component 3 (better illustrated below) ; and

- a fi fth removable structural component su2 capable of interfacing with the second structural component 3 (better illustrated below) .

Furthermore , there is provided a first removabl e covering and back supporting component iml suitable for being mounted on the second structural component 3, and a second removable covering and seat supporting component im2 suitable for being mounted on the fourth removable structural component sul .

Furthermore , a further removable accessory support ing component acl is provided which constitutes a lumbar or abdominal supporting for the user, and typically having a cylindrical shape and being suitable for being mounted onto the component sul (better illustrated below) .

Furthermore , another removable accessory component ac2 is provided, which is capable of being mounted on the component su2 and being bar shaped and being designed for the carrying out of traction exercises for a user (better illustrated below) . With particular reference now to figures 2 and 14 , the structural component 2 which is designed to be fixed to wall according to the multipurpose apparatus 1 of the present invention is illustrated therein .

The structural component 2 has a frame shaped as a " rack" , and includes a first front part 2a and a second rear part 2b, the latter being suitable to be af fixed to a wal l par ( figure 14B ) .

Said parts 2a and 2b are designed to be associated one to the other in a removable and lockable manner and form a single assembly 2 when associated . The frame 2 once associated and fixed to a wall par ( figure 14B ) provides the support to the removable structural components 3 and 4 .

The front part 2a has an open box-shaped shape that extends longitudinally and substantially has a "C" -shaped cross section, and includes three sides las , lac, lad orthogonally arranged one to each other . On the surface o f the aforementioned three sides las , lac , lad a series of slots aso are provided ( in the figures seven slots aso are illustrated) .

In addition, a series of holes faa are obtained at the lad and las sides of the part 2a for the insertion of respective fixing screws ( the latter not being illustrated in the figures ) and for the coupling with the rear part 2b through respective fap holes .

As illustrated in the figure , each of said slots aso comprises a central hori zontal area connected with a pair of identical regions inclined downwards and having a substantially "U" shape . As will be better understood below, the slots aso and their downwardly inclined regions actually constitute respective connecting seats ( from agl to ag7 ) for connecting the aforementioned components 3 and 4 to the rack component 2 itsel f .

Furthermore , the rear part 2b also comprises a substantially "C" -shaped box-shaped frame which is complementary to the box-shaped frame of the front part 2a , and further comprises holes for the insertion of respective wall fixing members par in the already known manner .

With particular reference now to figure 3 , the second removable structural component 3 of the multipurpose apparatus 1 of the present invention is illustrated in an exploded view .

As can be seen in the figure , the component 3 include s a load-bearing frame 3a substantially constituted by two symmetrical longitudinal members Ion parallel arranged one with respect to the other, and which have two end parts tes and tei . The two longitudinal members Ion are interconnected by a series of transversal members pio ( at least five of which are illustrated in the figure ) .

On each of said longitudinal members Ion five through holes fpl are provided for the insertion of respective pins pl for the relevant five transversal members pio .

As illustrated in the figure , each of said transversa l member pio includes a bushing bol supported by a pin pel , said pin pel being lockable in situ by means of a respective screw vtl .

The two longitudinal members Ion are rigidly connected to each other by means of said two end parts tes and tei vi a welding or similar .

Furthermore , each longitudinal members Ion includes a long section lol and a short section lo2 welded at an angle one with respect to the other .

Furthermore , each end of said end parts tes and tei has respective rubber supports pgt for the supporting of the component 3 on the ground .

As will be better illustrated below, the aforementioned end parts tes and tei are suitable for interfacing with the respective connecting seats ag ( from agl to ag7 ) of the rack component 2 for the stable connecting of the aforementioned component 3 onto the component 2 itsel f .

On the other hand, on each elongated member Ion at least three pairs of sliding guides gul , gu2 and gu3 are provided . As will be better illustrated below, the guides gul are suitable for interfacing, in a telescopic manner, with respective end part ast of the component su2 , while the guides gu2 and gu3 are suitable for interfacing, in a telescopic manner, with respective end part asm of the component onl . The interfacing of the aforementioned components is made lockable via holes fg2 and fg3 and respective locking pins spi in the known manner .

With reference now to figures 4A and 4B, the third removable structural component 4 of the multipurpose apparatus 1 of the present invention is illustrated therein .

As illustrated in figures 5 , 6A and 6B, the component 4 can be anchored to the rack component 2 for the execution by a user of gymnastic exercises for the arms ( typically called "dips" ) and for the abdomen ( typically called " crunches" ) .

In more detail , the component 4 includes a first frame 4a for performing the "dips" exercise , and a second frame 4b which, when associated with the frame 4a, allows the performing of the " crunch" gymnastic exercise . The two frames 4a and 4b are independently rotatably connected one to each other by means of a hinged connection which includes a pin pe3 inserted into corresponding through holes provided on the respective frames 4a and 4b .

It is necessary to highlight here that since the aforementioned frames 4a and 4b are connected in a mutually hinged manner, it is possible to arrange the aforementioned component 4 both in a completely open operating condition ( figure 5 ) , and in a completely closed non-operational condition ( figures 14A and 14B ) .

With particular reference now to figures 4A and 4B, the frame 4a is made up of two double box-shaped members bad, a transversal member trd, a supporting and connecting member bo2 , a hinge pin pe3, two handles imt mounted on respective bars , the latter being inserted telescopically in said double box-shaped members bad, and two elbow supports pgo . The double box-shaped members bad are rigidly connected one to the other by means of the transversal box-shaped member trd, the latter being orthogonally welded to the double box-shaped members bad . Each double box-shaped membe r bad includes two profiled members prl and pr2 , each having a square cross section welded together side by side in coincident overlapping, each of the two profiled members prl and pr2 has respective end openings apl and ap2 .

On the opposite ends of the profiled members prl and pr2 a transversal member bo2 is provided, said transversal member bo2 being provided to interface with a respective connecting seat ag of the series of connecting seats from agl to ag5 of the component 2 as illustrated in figure 5 .

With reference to figures 4A, 4B, and 5 , each of sai d handles imt includes a pair of knobs man welded orthogonally one with respect to the other, the handles imt being orientable in four di f ferent directions for a comfortabl e grip of a user, and suitable for being inserted in a telescopic manner into the end openings apl and ap2 of the profiled members prl and pr2 , and to be blocked in predefined positions by means of pins in the manner already known .

Furthermore , each box-shaped member bad supports a removable elbow support pgo suitable for interfacing with a connecting region ss2 of a respective box-shaped member bad by means of a sliding connection .

On the other hand, the frame 4b comprises a pair of box-shaped members bac, a pair of connecting transversa l members welded onto said box-shaped members bac ( the transversal members not being visible in the figures ) , the transversal members being suitable for providing the support for a removable lumbar support member sul , and a transversal member bo4 for the supporting in a respective connecting seat ag of the series of connecting seats from ag5 to ag7 of the frame 2 as illustrated in figure 5 .

It is necessary here to indicate that the lumbar support member sul is capable of being positioned onto the frame 4b depending on the morphological characteristics of a user . With particular reference now to figures 6A and 6B, the multipurpose apparatus 1 of the present invention is illustrated therein when the component 4 is used, and in a condition in which it is configured for the use as a gymnastic equipment for the isotonic training of the muscles of the arms ( figure 6A) and abdomen ( figure 6B ) .

According to this configuration of the apparatus 1 , the component 4 is anchored in a rigidly removable manner to the rack component 2 in previously illustrated manner, i . e . by interfacing the transversal member bo2 of the frame 4A and the transversal member bo4 of the frame 4b with the respective connecting seats from agl to ag7 of the component 2 . According to this configuration, it is also possible to implement a series of adj ustments based on the morphological features of a user and according to the type of exercise that said user intends to perform .

A first adj ustment consists in the possibility of varying the distance , in height , of the component 4 with respect to the surface of the floor pav, translating the connections of the transversal members bo2 and bo4 in di f ferent connecting seats from agl to ag7 of the rack component 2 .

A second adj ustment consists in the possibility of varying the overhanging extension of the handles imt protruding from the box-shaped members bad of component 4 by telescopically sliding the aforementioned handles imt inside the profiled members prl and pr2 .

A third adj ustment consists in the possibility of varying the orientation of the knobs man by rotating, in the four possible positions , the handles imt inside the profiled members prl and pr2 of the respective box-shaped members bad .

A fourth adj ustment consists in the possibility of varying the position of the repositionable lumbar support sul with respect to the frame 4b, via fixing means provided on the box-shaped members bac of the frame 4b . A further adj ustment consists in the possibility o f varying the positioning of the elbow supports pgo on the box-shaped members bad of the frame 4a, by sliding the former along the aforementioned box-shaped members bad .

With reference now to figure 7 , there is illustrated a configuration of the multipurpose apparatus 1 of the present invention wherein the component 3 is used as previously described . More precisely, according to this configuration the seat supporting component sul is arranged to interface with the component 3 and with the seat components im2 and the cylindrical shaped component acl (better illustrated below) .

As better illustrated in figure 1 , the seat supporting component sul comprises a frame tre which is formed by boxshaped members asm and a transversal member trs welded transversely to the box-shaped members asm . The transversal member trs is arranged to interface by interlocking with a pair of protruding members ase of the relevant seating component im2 .

The frame tre is substantially rectangular shaped with two free and protruding ends of the box-shaped members asm. As illustrated in figure 7 , the protruding ends of the boxshaped members asm of the frame tre are designed to interface , in a telescopic manner, with the guides gu2 and gu3 at the component 3 and be blocked therein in predefined positions by means of plugs spi in the already known manner .

Furthermore , at the transversal end side of the frame tre a hook member gal is provided, which is capable of interfacing by interlocking both with said cylindrical component acl ( the latter not in the figure ) and with said rack component 2 when the first is arranged onto the latter in the closed non-operational condition ( all better illustrated below) .

With particular reference now to figures 7 and 8 , they illustrate the application of the first removable covering and back support component iml of the multipurpose apparatus 1 of the present invention in the configuration in which the component 3 is implemented on the frame 2 .

As can be seen in the figures , the backrest component iml is designed to removably interface with the component 3. Said backrest component iml has an upper side Al made up of a softly yielding surface for the comfortable support ing of a user, and a lower side Bl consisting of an essentially rigid surface on which at least four pairs of protruding members asc are integrally arranged, suitable for the interfacing by interlocking with the respective transversal members pio of the component 3 at both sides A and B of sai d component 3 ( figure 8 ) .

Furthermore , at one end of said backrest component iml a hook member ga2 is provided, and suitable for the positioning of said backrest component iml on said rack component 2 when not in use .

Further, with reference to figures 7 and 8 , the seat component im2 is arranged for interfacing in a rigidly removable manner both with the component 3 and with the seat supporting component sul .

The seating component im2 has an upper side A2 made up of a softly yielding surface for the comfortable support ing of a user uti , and a lower side B2 made up of an essentiall y rigid surface on which a pair of protruding members ase are provided, suitable for interface by interlocking with the transversal member trs of the removable structural component sul .

Furthermore , as illustrated in figure 8 , the aforementioned protruding members ase are provided for interfacing by interlocking with respective transversal members pio and at both sides A and B of the relevant component 3 .

A detailed description of some of the main configurations of use that can be achieved by the multipurpose apparatus 1 of the present invention will now be provided . With reference now to figures 9A to 9D, the multipurpos e apparatus 1 of the present invention is illustrated therein during its use and in the configuration of figure 8 , i . e . in the condition in which it is configured for the use as a gymnastic equipment for the isotonic training of the muscles of the abdomen ( fig . 9A) , the back ( fig . 9B ) , the arms ( fig . 9C ) , and the shoulders ( fig . 9D) .

According to the invention, it is possible to arrange the apparatus 1 in the conditions indicated above by carrying out a series of manoeuvres described below .

A first manoeuvre consists in connecting, in a rigidl y removable manner, the component 3 to the frame component 2 by interfacing the lower end part tei of the component 3 with a respective supporting seat ag2 of the frame component 2 . In this condition, the component 3 is stabili zed on the ground by means of the rubber supports pgt of the upper end part tes .

A second manoeuvre consists in mounting the backrest component iml at side B of the component 3 by interfacing the protruding members asc at side Bl of the backrest component iml with the transversal members pio of the aforementioned component 3.

A third manoeuvre consists in mounting the seat supporting component sul onto the component 3 by inserting, in a telescopic manner, the protruding ends of the frame asm of the aforementioned component sul into the guides gu2 o r gu3 at the component 3.

To complete the configurations , a fourth manoeuvre consists in mounting the cylindrical accessory component acl on the seat supporting component sul , interfacing the first component acl by means of an interlocking connection at the side provided with the hook gal of the second component sul .

Within the subj ect configurations , it is also possibl e to implement at least one further adj ustment based on the morphological characteristics of a user uti and based on the type of exercise that said user intends to perform . Said further adj ustment consists in the possibility of varying the position of the seat supporting component sul with respect to the component 3, by sliding in a telescopic manner the protruding ends of the frame asm of the component sul inside the guides gu2 or gu3 of the aforementioned component 3, between a position of maximum insertion and a position of maximum extraction, and by locking the component sul by means of pins spi in the manner already known .

With particular reference now to figures 10A and 10B, the multipurpose apparatus 1 of the present invention is illustrated therein in a configuration wherein it is configured for the use as a gymnastic equipment for the isotonic training of the muscles of the back and arms . Fo r this purpose , the use of the fi fth removable structural component su2 interfacing with the second structural component 3 is provided .

According to the invention, it is possible to arrange said apparatus 1 in the condition indicated in the figure s by carrying out a series of manoeuvres described below .

A first manoeuvre consists in connecting, in a rigidl y removable manner, the side B of the component 3 to the rack frame component 2 by interfacing the end part tei and the transversal members pio of the component 3 with the respective connecting seats from agl to ag7 provided at the frame component 2 .

A second manoeuvre consists in mounting the traction supporting component su2 onto the component 3 by inserting in a telescopic manner the protruding ends of the frame ast of the component su2 into the guides gul of the component 3.

To complete the configuration, a third manoeuvre consists in mounting the removable accessory component ac2 on the traction supporting component su2 by inserting in telescopic manner the aforementioned component ac2 into the end part tet of the component su2 .

Within this configuration, it is also possible to implement a series of adj ustments based on the morphological features of a user uti and based on the type of exercis e that said user intends to perform . A first adj ustment consists in the possibility of varying the distance in height of the traction support ing component su2 with respect to the surface of the floor pav, by translating the connection of the end part tei and of the transversal members pio of the component 3 from one connecting seat to another from seat agl to seat ag7 of the rack component 2 .

A further adj ustment consists in the possibility o f varying the excursion of the traction support ing component su2 with respect to component 3, by sliding the protruding ends ast of the component su2 in a telescopic manner inside the guides gul of the aforementioned component 3, from a position of maximum insertion to a position of maximum extension, and by blocking the same by pins spi in the manner already known .

With reference now to figure 11 , the multipurpose apparatus 1 of the present invention is illustrated therein in a configuration in which it is configured for the use as a gymnastic equipment for the isotonic training of the back muscles .

According to the invention, it is possible to configure the said apparatus 1 in the conditions indicated above by connecting the component 3 to the rack frame component 2 in a swinging manner, the said connecting being obtained by interfacing the upper end part tes of the component 3 with the connecting seats ag5 and ag6 on the rack frame component

2 .

Within this configuration it is also possible to associate with component 3 any additional removable loads typically shaped as plates car or similar .

In the speci fic case , the arrangement for the li fting of the aforementioned additional loads car via the component

3 by a user uti and having a fulcrum on the aforementioned end part tes , gives the component 3 the properties of a second type lever .

With reference now to figures 7 and 12 , the multipurpos e apparatus 1 of the present invention is illustrated therein in the configuration intended for the use as a variabl e inclination bench for the isotonic training of the muscles of the upper body .

A first manoeuvre consists in connecting the component 3 to the rack frame component 2 by interfacing the upper end part tes of the component 3 with the seats ag5 , ag6 , ag7 of the aforementioned component 2 and according to the desired arrangement . In this condition, the component 3 is stabili zed on the ground by means of the rubber supports pgt at the lower end part tei .

A second manoeuvre consists in mounting the seat supporting component sul onto the component 3 by inserting in a telescopic manner the protruding ends asm of the aforementioned component sul into the guides gu3 at the component 3 .

A third manoeuvre consists in mounting the seat cover and supporting component im2 onto the seat supporting component sul by interfacing the protruding members ase at the side B2 of the component im2 with the transversal member trs of the aforementioned component sul .

To complete the configurations , a fourth manoeuvre consists in mounting the backrest cover and supporting component iml at side A of the component 3 by interfacing the protruding members asc at the side Bl of the component iml with the transversal members pio onto the aforementioned component 3 .

With particular reference now to figure 13 , it illustrates the apparatus 1 of the present invention configured as a declined bench and by implementing a series of manoeuvres described below .

A first manoeuvre consists in connecting the component 3 to the rack frame component 2 by interfacing the lower end part tei of the component 3 with the connecting seats agl or ag2 at the component 2 and according to the predetermined arrangement to be obtained . In this condition, the component 3 is stabili zed on the ground by means of the rubber supports pgt of the upper end part tes . To complete the configuration, a second manoeuvre consists in mounting the backrest iml and seat im2 component s at the side B of the component 3 by interfacing the protruding members asc provided on side Bl of the backres t component iml and the protruding members ase provided on side B2 of the component im2 seat with the respective transversal members pio of the aforementioned component 3.

Referring now to figures 14A and 14B, the multipurpos e apparatus 1 of the present invention in the completely closed non-operational configuration is illustrated therein .

As can be seen in the figures , in this condition all the components previously described are in a mutuall y inserted condition in the respective connecting seats from agl to ag7 on the rack frame component 2 .

More precisely, in this condition the component 3 i s inserted on the rack frame component 2 by inserting its end parts tes and tei into respective connecting seats from agl to ag7 at rack component 2 .

Furthermore , component 4 is in a completely closed condition ( folded) and attached to a respective transversal member pio of the component 3.

Furthermore , and as illustrated in the figures , said component 3 interfaces with the seat support sul , the traction support su2 , the backrest iml and seat im2 components .

As is evident in the figures , in this closed condition the apparatus 1 shows very small overall dimensions , making it suitable for the mounting thereof inside civil homes .