Exercise device

Abstract

Aspects of the present invention involve an exercise device configurable to allow a user to perform various exercises. The exercise devices include an adjustable bench assembly connected with a frame supporting adjustable arm and cable-pulley assemblies providing a user interface with a resistance system. In some embodiments of the invention, the adjustable bench assembly includes a bench seat and a pivotal back support supported on an adjustable bench frame. The exercise devices also utilize various configurations of adjustable arm assemblies that are selectively positionable for numerous exercises and to suit a user's particular body size and shape. Other embodiments of the exercise devices include a resistance system with a transmission supporting a plurality of resistance packs. The transmission allows a user to conveniently engage any number of resistance packs to change the resistance level for a particular exercise.

1 . An exercise device comprising: 
 a frame;    an arm bi-directionally coupled with the frame through a first axle and a second axle;    a first securing mechanism adapted to secure the arm in a first position relative to the first axle;    a second securing mechanism adapted to secure the arm in a second position relative to the second axle; and    a release mechanism operably coupled with the first and second securing mechanisms and adapted to simultaneously activate the securing mechanisms to move the arm about the first and second axles.    
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the first securing mechanism comprises a pop pin.  
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the second securing mechanism comprises a pop pin.  
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising: 
 a resistance system supported on the frame; and    a cable operably coupling the arm with the resistance system.    
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 4 , further comprising: 
 at least one pulley operably coupled with the cable;    a housing rotatably supporting the at least one pulley; and    wherein the housing is pivotally connected with the arm through the first axle and wherein the housing is pivotally connected with the frame through the second axle.    
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the release mechanism comprises a lever pivotally connected with the arm.  
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the release mechanism comprises a handle slidingly connected with the arm.  
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , further comprising a third securing mechanism adapted to secure the arm in a third position relative to the frame.  
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 8 , wherein the third securing mechanism comprises a pop pin.  
     
     
         10 . An exercise device comprising: 
 a frame;    a resistance system supported by the frame;    an actuation device operably coupled with the resistance system;    a first cam operably coupled with the resistance system;    a second cam operably coupled with the resistance system; and    a selector mechanism operably coupled with the first and second cams, the selector mechanism configured to operably couple the first and second cams with the actuation device to change the resistance forces from the resistance system exerted on the actuation device as the actuation device is displaced.    
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , wherein the actuation device comprises at least one cable extending from a first end portion to a second end portion; and 
 wherein the selector mechanism operably couples the first and second cams with the at least one cable to change the resistance forces from the resistance system exerted on the at least one cable as the second end portion of the at least one cable is displaced.    
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 11 , wherein the actuation device further comprises a handle connected the first end portion of the at least one cable.  
     
     
         13 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , when the first cam is operably coupled with the actuation device, the resistance forces exerted by the resistance system on actuation device increase as the actuation device moves from a first position to a second position.  
     
     
         14 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , when the first cam is operably coupled with the actuation device, the resistance forces exerted by the resistance system on actuation device decrease as the actuation device moves from a first position to a second position.  
     
     
         15 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , when the first cam is operably coupled with the actuation device, the resistance forces exerted by the resistance system on actuation device remain constant as the actuation device moves from a first position to a second position.  
     
     
         16 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , further comprising: 
 an axle connected with the frame and rotatably supporting the first cam and the second cam; and    wherein the selector mechanism is connected with the first cam to selectively position the first and second cams along the length of the axle.    
     
     
         17 . The exercise device of  claim 16 , wherein the selector mechanism comprises: 
 a member connected with the axle;    a handle connected with the first cam; and    wherein the knob is adapted to selectively connect with the member to selectively secure the positions of the first and second cams along the length of the axle.    
     
     
         18 . An exercise device comprising: 
 a frame;    a resistance structure including an axle supported on the frame;    a transmission assembly coupled with the resistance structure; and    a plurality of resistance packs adapted to receive the axle, each one of the plurality of resistance packs including a housing adapted to connect with the transmission assembly and another one of the plurality of resistance packs.    
     
     
         19 . The exercise device of  claim 18 , wherein the housings of each one of the plurality of resistance packs includes at least one hook adapted to selectively connect with a corresponding hook on the housing of another one of the plurality of resistance packs.  
     
     
         20 . The exercise device of  claim 18 , wherein the each of the plurality of resistance packs comprises: 
 at least one resistance element connected with the housing;    a hub connected with the at least one resistance element and with the axle; and    wherein the hub remains stationary as the housings rotate relative to the axle, causing the resistance element to stretch.