Tri-circular exercise device with variable rotation resistance

Abstract

One example embodiment includes a system for allowing a user to exercise. The system includes a first plate, where the first plate is configured to rotate about a center point. The system also includes a second plate. The second plate is attached to the first plate and is configured to rotate about the attachment point to the first plate.

1 . A system for allowing a user to exercise, the system comprising:
 a first plate, wherein the first plate is configured to rotate about a center point;   a second plate, wherein the second plate is:
 attached to the first plate; and 
 configured to rotate about the attachment point to the first plate. 
   
     
     
         2 . The system of  claim 1 , wherein the first plate is approximately circular. 
     
     
         3 . The system of  claim 2 , wherein the second plate is approximately circular. 
     
     
         4 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the attachment point between the second plate and the first plate is not located at the center point of the first plate. 
     
     
         5 . The system of  claim 4 , wherein the diameter of the first plate is larger than the diameter of the second plate. 
     
     
         6 . The system of  claim 3  further comprising a third plate, wherein the third plate:
 is attached to the first plate; 
 is configured to rotate about the attachment point to the first plate; and 
 is approximately circular. 
 
     
     
         7 . The system of  claim 6 , wherein the diameter of the third plate is approximately equal to the diameter of the second plate. 
     
     
         8 . The system of  claim 7 , wherein the distance from the center of the first plate to the attachment point of the second plate to the first plate is approximately equal to the distance from the center of the first plate to the attachment point of the third plate to the first plate 
     
     
         9 . The system of  claim 3 , wherein the distance to from the center of the first plate to the attachment point of the second plate to the first plate is greater than or equal to the diameter of the second plate. 
     
     
         10 . A system for allowing a user to exercise, the system comprising:
 a foundation;   a main plate, wherein the main plate is:
 attached to the foundation; and 
 configured to rotate relative to the foundation; 
   a first secondary plate, wherein the first secondary plate is rotatably attached to the main plate;   a second secondary plate, wherein the second secondary plate is rotatably attached to the main plate;   a resistance mechanism, wherein the resistance mechanism is configured to increase the resistance to rotation of the main plate relative to the foundation;   a stand, wherein the stand is attached to the foundation; and   a handle, wherein the handle is:
 attached to the stand; and 
 configured to provide leverage to a user while using the exercise system. 
   
     
     
         11 . The system of  claim 10 , wherein the main plate is approximately circular. 
     
     
         12 . The system of  claim 11 , wherein the first secondary plate is approximately circular. 
     
     
         13 . The system of  claim 12 , wherein the second secondary plate is approximately circular. 
     
     
         14 . The system of  claim 13 , wherein the diameter of the second secondary plate is approximately equal to the diameter of the third secondary plate. 
     
     
         15 . The system of  claim 14 , wherein the diameter of the main plate is greater than the diameter of the first secondary plate. 
     
     
         16 . A system for allowing a user to exercise, the system comprising:
 a foundation;   a main plate, wherein the main plate includes:
 a runner house, wherein the runner house is attached to the foundation; 
 a runner, wherein the runner includes:
 a wheel; and 
 an axle, wherein:
 the axle is attached to the runner house; and 
 the wheel is configured to rotate about the axle; 
 
 
 a runner indent, wherein the runner indent is;
 located on the runner house; 
 configured to receive the axle of the runner; and 
 configured to provide sufficient space for the wheel to rotate; 
 
 a top plate, wherein:
 the top plate is approximately circular; and 
 the top plate is rotatably attached to the runner house; and 
 at least a portion of the top plate rests on the wheel of the runner; 
 
   a first secondary plate, wherein the first secondary plate is:
 approximately circular; and 
 rotatably attached to the top plate; 
   a second secondary plate, wherein the second secondary plate is:
 approximately circular; and 
 rotatably attached to the top plate; 
   a resistance mechanism, wherein the resistance mechanism:
 is configured to increase the resistance to rotation of the top plate relative to the foundation; and 
 includes:
 a resistance conduit, wherein the resistance conduit is attached to the foundation; 
 a resistance spring, wherein the resistance spring is configured to press the top plate against the resistance conduit; and 
 a resistance knob, wherein the resistance knob is configured to adjust the force with which the spring is pressing the top plate against the resistance conduit; 
 
   a stand, wherein the stand is attached to the foundation; and   a handle, wherein the handle is:
 attached to the stand; and 
 configured to provide leverage to a user while using the exercise system. 
   
     
     
         17 . The resistance chamber of  claim 16 , wherein the adjustment knob includes one or more markings to indicate to a user the resistance setting. 
     
     
         18 . The resistance chamber of  claim 17 , wherein the one or more markings include numbers. 
     
     
         19 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein:
 rotation of the adjustment knob in a first direction increases the resistance to rotation of the main plate relative to the foundation;   rotation of the adjustment knob in a second direction decreases the resistance to rotation of the main plate relative to the foundation; and   the second direction is opposite the first direction.   
     
     
         20 . The system of  claim 16 , wherein the exercise system is configured to electronically connect to an external device.