Portable strength training equipment with variable lever system

Abstract

The invention relates generally to strength training exercise equipment, and more specifically, to an exercise machine with leverage arm for strength training (or exercise machines). The machine is comprised of a multipurpose frame having a handle to which weights can be attached, where the handled is connected to the frame with a VLS system that allows for free multi-axis movement of the handle in a to recreate the movement of free weights. The machine is mobile and compact such that it can move through a standard sized doorway without adjustment or disassembly.

1 . A strength training machine comprising:
 a frame for supporting the machine;   a handle for operational interfacing with a user; and   a VLS system secured to the frame and the handle for rotational movement of the handle relative to the frame.   
     
     
         2 . The machine of  claim 1  further comprising a sliding tube assembly connected between the handle and the VLS system to allow for inward and outward movement of the handle. 
     
     
         3 . The machine of  claim 1  where the height of the VLS system relative to the frame is adjustable. 
     
     
         4 . The machine of  claim 1  further comprising wheels connected to the frame such that the machine can be moved between a resting position where the wheels are not in contact with the ground and a mobile position where the wheels are in contact with the ground allowing the machine to move. 
     
     
         5 . The machine of  claim 1  further comprising weight pegs attached to the handle to which weights can be added in variable amounts. 
     
     
         6 . The machine of  claim 1  further comprising bar rests connected to the frame upon which the handle can rest. 
     
     
         7 . The machine of  claim 6  where the height of the bar rests relative to the frame is adjustable. 
     
     
         8 . The machine of  claim 1  further comprising spotter bars connected to the frame to limit the travel of the handle to prevent user injury. 
     
     
         9 . The machine of  claim 8  where the height of the spotter bars relative to the frame is adjustable. 
     
     
         10 . The machine of  claim 1  where the VLS system moves rotationally, upward and downward, and from side to side relative to the frame. 
     
     
         11 . The machine of  claim 10  where the VLS system comprises a universal joint. 
     
     
         12 . The machine of  claim 4  further comprising handles connected to the frame to assist with moving the machine between the resting position and the moving position. 
     
     
         13 . The machine of  claim 1  further comprising weight handles connected to the frame to balance and stabilize the machine. 
     
     
         14 . The machine of  claim 1  further comprising a pulley connected to the frame for securing accessories. 
     
     
         15 . The machine of  claim 1  where the machine is sized to fit through a standard doorway without adjustment. 
     
     
         16 . The machine of  claim 1  where the frame comprises a forward frame comprised of two vertical members connected with a cross member at the top, read frame comprised of a single vertical member, a tie frame connecting the forward and rear frames at the top, and two feet and a cross member connecting the forward and rear frames at the bottom. 
     
     
         17 . A strength training machine comprising:
 a frame comprising a forward frame comprised of two vertical members connected with a cross member at the top, read frame comprised of a single vertical member, a tie frame connecting the forward and rear frames at the top, and two feet and a cross member connecting the forward and rear frames at the bottom all for supporting the machine;   a handle for operational interfacing with a user the handle having weight pegs attached to which weights can be added in variable amounts;   a VLS system secured to the frame and the handle comprising a universal joints for rotational, pivotal, upward, downward, and side to side movement of the handle relative to the frame, a sliding tube assembly to allow for inward and outward movement of the handle;   wheels connected to the frame such that the machine can be moved between a resting position where the wheels are not in contact with the ground and a mobile position where the wheels are in contact with the ground allowing the machine to move;   bar rests connected to the frame upon which the handle can rest;   spotter bars connected to the frame to limit the travel of the handle to prevent user injury;   handles connected to the frame to assist with moving the machine between the resting position and the moving position;   weight handles connected to the frame to balance and stabilize the machine;   a pulley connected to the frame for securing accessories; and   where the machine is sized to fit through a standard doorway without adjustment.