Portable Multi-functional Device for Martial Arts, Boxing, and other Physical Training

Abstract

The present invention includes a detachable device for connection to a motorized vehicle. The detachable device may retain pieces of exercise equipment in a safe, effective, and secure manner in order to allow an individual to conduct desired physical activities in a wide variety of environments and/or locations.

1 . A detachable device for retaining exercise equipment for use by an individual, the device being comprised of:
 a base having a proximal end and distal end, the proximal end able to be temporarily retained by a tow hitch of a motorized vehicle;   a vertical bar having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end being connected to the base between the proximal end and the distal end of the base, and the vertical bar being substantially perpendicular to the base;   an arm connected to the top end of the vertical bar, the arm being directed away from the motorized vehicle at an angle of about  90  degrees to about  179  degrees relative to the vertical bar;   a top base member attached to the arm; and   a first retaining means connected to the top base member.   
   
   
       2 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a second retaining means connected to the distal end of the base. 
   
   
       3 . The detachable device according to  claim 3 , wherein the second retaining means is selected from the group consisting of a carabineer, a hook, chain, and combination thereof. 
   
   
       4 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , further comprising a detachable stem connected to the distal end of the base, the detachable stem substantially extending outward away from the tow hitch and connected to a second retaining means. 
   
   
       5 . The detachable device according to  claim 4 , wherein the detachable stem is about 16 inches or less in length. 
   
   
       6 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , wherein the vertical bar is adjustable with regard to its length. 
   
   
       7 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , wherein the arm is at an angle of about 120 degrees to about 150 degrees relative to the vertical bar. 
   
   
       8 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , wherein the base is about 20 inches or less in length. 
   
   
       9 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , wherein the arm is about 25 inches or less in length. 
   
   
       10 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , wherein the top base member is about 5 inches or less by about 2 inches or less. 
   
   
       11 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , wherein the base, the vertical bar, and the arm are comprised of a substantially hollow square steel tube. 
   
   
       12 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , wherein the first retaining means is selected from the group consisting of a carabineer, a hook, chain, and combination thereof. 
   
   
       13 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , wherein the second retaining means is selected from the group consisting of a carabineer, a hook, chain, and combination thereof. 
   
   
       14 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , wherein the exercise equipment is selected from the group consisting of punching bags, focus pads, makiwara boards, speed bags, double-end speed bags, pull-up bars, dip bars, and pulley resistance system for weight training. 
   
   
       15 . The detachable device according to  claim 1 , wherein the vertical bar includes one or more accessory holding means between the bottom end and the top end. 
   
   
       16 . A method of exercising comprising:
 connecting a detachable device for retaining exercise equipment to a tow hitch of a motorized vehicle, the detachable device being comprised of
 a base having a proximal end and distal end, the proximal end able to be temporarily retained by a tow hitch of a motorized vehicle; 
 a vertical bar having a top end and a bottom end, the bottom end being connected to the base between the proximal end and the distal end of the base, and the vertical bar being substantially perpendicular to the base; 
 an arm connected to the top end of the vertical bar, the arm being directed away from the motorized vehicle at an angle of about go degrees to about  179  degrees relative to the vertical bar; 
 a top base member attached to the arm; and 
 a first retaining means connected to the top base member; 
   positioning the motorized vehicle in a desired location;   connecting one or more pieces of exercise equipment to the detachable device;   conducting one or more physical activities associated with the one or more pieces of exercise equipment connected to the detachable device; and   removing the one or more pieces of exercise equipment from the detachable device.   
   
   
       17 . The method according to  claim 16 , wherein the detachable device further comprises a second retaining means connected to the distal end of the base. 
   
   
       18 . The method according to  claim 17 , wherein the one or more pieces of exercise equipment are connected to the detachable device via one or both of the first retaining means and the second retaining means. 
   
   
       19 . The method according to  claim 16 , wherein the vertical bar is adjustable with regard to its length. 
   
   
       20 . The method according to  claim 19 , further comprising a step of adjusting the height or the vertical bar prior conducting one or more physical activities associated with the one or more pieces of exercise equipment.