The present invention belongs to the technical field of training equipment, and more particularly to stationary equipment suitable for individual training as defined by the preamble of claim 1.

Background

Stationary training equipment for individual training is well known in the state-of-the-art. The type of equipment is chosen by the athlete in order to provide the desired training effect. Reliability of the equipment is important and a minimum of space occupation during training exercises and thereafter is frequently requested.

CN211188999 U discloses a pull-up lifter, which is installed in a space saving manner in a corner. The pull-up lifter comprises a first supporting seat on top and a second supporting seat at the base which are kept in place by vertical rods.

CN202315185 U discloses an indoor basketball stand comprising a 3-dimensional triangular structure. The equipment is arranged in a wall corner and fastened with screws. No vertical rods are needed for stabilisation due to the large contact area between wall and equipment and moderate forces applied during training.

CN105664431 A discloses training equipment used as indoor pull-up device. The equipment comprises a suction cups and rods. During installation for training, the suction cups are sucked on a wall. After training, the suction cup is taken down and can be easily stored in a corner.

US2016144230 AA relates to an exercise bar mounted on a door frame capable of preventing a user's face or head from hitting an edge part of an upper end of the door frame. The height of a pipe member installed at the door frame can be adjusted according to a height of the user.

US8647239 BA discloses a swim trainer comprising a base, a vertical supporting rod extending from the base, two arms arranged at the top of the supporting rod and each terminating with an end pulley and a pull cord. Installation in a wall corner is not a recommended arrangement, since the contact with the walls limits the performance of the exercises.

None of the publications teaches installation and use of a reliable training equipment in a corner with a minimum of installed material. There is a need for reliably installed training equipment in a corner without supporting frames or supporting rods. Objectives

It is therefore an objective of the present invention to provide a reliably installed training equipment in a space with a minimum of installed material and without supporting frames or supporting rods.

The present invention

The above mentioned objects are achieved by a training equipment as defined in claim 1.

Preferred embodiments of the different aspects of the invention are disclosed by the dependent claims.

The present invention relates to a steadfast training equipment suitable for individual training exercises such as dips, chin ups and pull ups. The training equipment is arranged in a wall corner and the space, which is occupied in a room is reduced to a minimum. The training equipment is installed above the ground level and across a wall corner consisting of two walls. The components comprised of the training equipment are essentially positioned in one plane perpendicular to both walls and fastened to the walls by fastening devices, which comprise at least longitudinal fastening devices. The latter are connected with the training equipment and penetrate at least parts of the walls. The longitudinal fastening devices may penetrate parts of the wall studs. The installation of the training equipment in the wall corner provides reliability and steadfastness. Fastening of the equipment to wall studs provides even higher capability of bearing.

In a first embodiment the at least one fastening device is installed in such a way that withdrawal forces during training exercises are not completely applied along the axis of the respective fastening device. The force applied on said fastening device during the training exercises is partly applied outside a plane defined by the longitudinal axis of the fastening device and an axis perpendicular to the plane in which the training equipment is positioned. The force necessary to obtain a withdrawal of the fastening is by such an arrangement higher than the force necessary to obtain a withdrawal with the complete force applied along the main axis of the longitudinal fastening device. The training equipment tolerates application of higher weight and/or higher forces and remains still steadfast and reliable.

In a second embodiment the extreme points of the training equipment within the plane in which the training equipment is mainly arranged are connected to a triangle. The biggest angle in the triangle is defined by the angle of the wall corner. Such a geometrical shape of the training equipment provides a maximum of reliability and comfort for the athlete.

In a third embodiment the training equipment comprises joints enabling the triangle site opposite to the biggest angle to be moved within the plane. Moving of the joints provides different symmetry of the triangle, which may be useful for different exercises. The wall corner may have an angle in the range of 60-120°, more preferred in the range 80-100° and most preferred about 90°. Different angles of the wall corner make different geometries of the training equipment feasible. However the architecture of most buildings is in favour of angles of about 90°.

In a forth embodiment the training equipment comprises a rod with a telescopic shaft. The rod is located at the triangle site opposite to the biggest angle. The rod may be combined with the joints in the third embodiment.

At least two pieces of training equipment may be installed in the same wall corner in different heights above the ground level. In order to further reduce the use of space, two units of training equipment may be installed at different levels of height in the same corner. For instance equipment for dips at a lower level and equipment for pull ups at a higher level.

The fastenings devices may comprise attachment plates installed between the training equipment and the walls. Attachment plates connected to fastening devices lead to an improved distribution of forces during training and may provide an even higher capability of bearing. Additional fastening devices may be applied, which are selected from the group consisting of glue, foam glue and curable glue. A combination of mechanical fastening and glue often yields an improved fastness and an even higher capability of bearing

Below a more detailed explanation of the present invention is provided in the form of exemplary embodiments with reference to enclosed drawings.

Figure 1 is a side sectional view of a training rod 10 for pull-ups which is fastened in a corner 1. Figure 2 is an above view of the training rod 10 with longitudinal fastening devices 21.

Figure 3 is an above view of the training rod with joints 22, 23 on the attachment plates 20.

Figure 4 is an above view of a telescopic training rod 11.

Figure 5 is a side sectional view of a training angle 26, 27 fastened in a corner and comprising separate handles 28, 29.

Figure 6 is an above view of a training angle 26, 27 comprising separate handles 28, 29. Figure 7 is an above view of the training rod 10 with longitudinal fastening devices 21 and an indication of force component F applied during training.

Figure 1 shows a side sectional view of a training rod 10 suitable for pull-ups. The rod is fastened in a corner 1 which is formed by a left wall 3 and a right wall 2. Attachment plates 20 are connected to the rod 10 in order to facilitate its fastening. The attachment plates 20 are a permanent part of the training equipment, which is fastened to the walls.

Figure 2 shows an above view of the training rod 10. The rod is fastened in a corner 1, which is formed by a left wall 3 and a right wall 2 with longitudinal fastening devices 21. Permanent attachment plates 20 are connected to the rod 10 in order to facilitate its fastening.

Figure 3 shows an above view of the training rod with joints 22, 23 on the attachment plates 20. This embodiment allows an asymmetric assembly with one end of the training equipment attached to the wall closer to the corner than the other end. It also allows adaptation to uneven wall surfaces and at corners deviating from 90°.

Figure 4 shows an above view of a telescopic training rod 11. This embodiment, allows an extension of the rod 11 which in turn allows the length thereof to be adapted to the positions of the loadbearing studs 4 constituting the framework of the building and a more rigid and sturdy fundament for carrying the load on the training equipment than the wall panel alone. Joints 22,

23 are applied. Fastening devices 21 penetrate into the studs. The chosen extension of the rod 11 is secured by a muff 12.

Figure 5 shows a side sectional view of a training angle 26, 27 fastened in a corner and comprising two separate handles 28, 29. The angle itself is made of solid material, for instance steel and provides together with multiple fastening positions 25 the desired capability of bearing.

Figure 6 shows an above view of a training angle 26, 27 as shown in Figure 5 comprising separate handles 28, 29. At least some of the fastening devices 21 are connected to the studs 4.

An advantage of the embodiment shown in Figures 5 and 6 is the comparatively short extension of the handles 28, 29, which allows the handles to be made in a less rigid material and/or in moderate dimensions without risk of failure, compared to the longer rods 10 and 11. Furthermore, the plurality of holes 25 makes it easier to attach the angle to wall studs 4. Figure 7 shows an above view of the training rod 10 with longitudinal fastening devices 21 installed in a corner 1 consisting of two walls 2, 3. Attachment plates 20 are connected to the rod 10 in order to facilitate its fastening. An indication of a force component F applied during training on the rod 10 and the fastening devices 21 is shown. The force component F is applied on the fastening device 21 with a tilt angle a and therefore not completely applied along the axis of the fastening device 21, i.e. not in parallel with any one of the screws. The installed training equipment keeps reliable and steadfast even when such a force is applied on the rod 10 that it would withdraw (tear loose) a fastening devices if it were applied along the axis of said fastening device.