Wall-mounted gymnastics apparatus

Description

[0001] The present patent relates to an apparatus suitable for use in any environment for the practice of physical exercises, including those of therapeutic type, it being convenient for example for gymnasiums, domestic premises and also saunas.

[0002] According to the present invention, the apparatus is advantageous in that physical exercises of different types can be practised with it for which more than one apparatus has been required up to the present time. This makes it particularly suitable for small premises, for example domestic saunas, where the available space is often insufficient to accommodate more than one apparatus. Moreover, when not in use, the invention is able to assume a flat configuration of minimum bulk. Finally, the proposed apparatus has the advantage of not requiring any assembly, it being ready for fixing to a wall by means of bolts.

[0003] In DE-A-1,002,673 an apparatus is shown which comprises a preassembled flat framework of right geometric form, for example rectangular, which is intended to be fixed to a wall, around a door opening, and is provided, along those of its elements which act as uprights, with two longitudinal rack-like seats to which there is hooked a gripping handle bar.

[0004] However that known apparatus has to be fixed around a door opening and further is not completely safe for the utilizer.

[0005] Another apparatus is shown in US-A-3,874,657 which comprises a gripping handle and a table arranged to support a person. That known apparatus is however rather complex and costly and further it is not completely safe.

[0006] An aim of the present invention is to provide an apparatus which may be fixed in any place of the wall, which is safe for the user and is simple.

[0007] This aim is achieved by an apparatus comprising a flat rectangular framework having two uprights on which two mutually facing seats of rack formation are provided for supporting gymnastic apparatuses as characterized in claims 1 and 4.

[0008] The constructional characteristics and advantages of the invention will be more apparent from the description given hereinafter with reference to the accompanying figures of which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the invention; Figure 2 is a section on the line II-II of Figure 1 to an enlarged scale; Figure 3 is a partly sectional plan view of one of the uprights of the invention to an enlarged scale.

[0009] From Figure 1 it can be seen that the invention comprises a flat rectangular framework 1, which is intended to be fixed to a wall 2, with its longitudinal axis disposed vertically. The framework 1 comprises two uprights 3 of right-angled cross-section having their dihedrals facing each other, they being constructed of a suitable material such as wood. The uprights 3 are connected together by opposing metal cross-members 4, which are fixed by two head screws 5 (Figures 1, 3) passing through those flanges of the uprights 3 which are orthogonal to the wall 2. In order to fasten the invention, the uprights 3 are rested on the floor 6, and fixed to the wall 2 by a series of suitable members 7, such as expansion bolts.

[0010] As shown in Figures 1 and 2, two longitudinal rack-like seats are provided in the facing surfaces of those flanges of the uprights 3 which are orthogonal to the wall 2.

[0011] Each seat comprises an upperly open rear longitudinal channel 8 from which a series of equidistant front slots 9 extends. Said channel 8 and slots 9 have the same width and depth. The slots 9 are of right-angled shape, with their dihedral facing the respective channel 8, and have their lower end closed for obvious reasons.

[0012] The purpose of these racks is to enable a gripping handle 10 and a table 11 for supporting a person's body to be positioned as desired. At this point, it is apparent that because of the wide range of adjustment of said handle 10 and table 11, gumnastics exercises of different types can be practised with the invention. Said handle 10 comprises a flat metal frame 12 shaped as the Greek letter n, its cross-member being hooked to said racks and its legs being spaced apart by a distance nearly equal to the distance between those flanges of the uprights 3 which are orthogonal to the wall 2. The free ends of said two legs are connected together by a cylindrical bar 13 acting as a grip, and constructed for example of wood. As shown, said bar 13 rests against the front edges of the uprights 3.

[0013] The table 11 is also of wooden construction, and has fixed to its upper end a metal cross-member 14 which is hooked to the racks. When not in use, the table 11 can be inserted into the internal space of the flat framework 1, as shown by dashed and dotted lines in Figure 2. This is possible by virtue of the fact that at the top of the uprights 3 there are provided two seats 15 (Figures 1, 3) for receiving the free ends of said cross-member 14, by which the table 11 becomes suspended.

[0014] The use and advantages of the invention are apparent from the aforegoing description and by a simple examination of the accompanying figures.

Claims

1. An apparatus for gymnastic exercises of the type comprising a flat rectangular framework (1) to be fixed to a wall (2) having two uprights on which two mutually facing seats of rack formation are provided for supporting gymnastic apparatuses (10, 11) of different type, characterized in that

-each set comprises an upperly open rear longitudinal channel (8) from which there extends a series of equidistant front slots (9) having right- angle shape, their dihedral facing the channel (8), and

-each gymnastic apparatus (10, 11) comprises at least a cross member which is slidably mounted between the two facing channels (8) and may be hooked to a pair of facing slots (9).

2. Apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the gymnastic apparatus consists of a handle (10) comprising a flat frame (12) of right geometric form, provided with a rear cross member to be hooked to said racks, and a front bar (13) arranged to rest against the front edges of said uprights (3).

3. An apparatus as claimed in claim 1, characterized in that the gymnastic apparatus consists of a table (11) comprising at one end a rear cross member (14) to be hooked to said racks.

4. An apparatus for gymnastic exercises of the type comprising a flat rectangular framework (1) to be fixed to a wall (2) having two uprights on which two mutually facing seats of rack formation are provided for supporting gymnastic apparatuses (10, 11) of different type, characterized by comprising a gripping handle (10) provided with a rear cross-member arranged to be hooked to the racks and with a front bar (13) arranged to rest against the front edge of said uprights (3).

Ansprüche

1. Gymnastikvorrichtung mit einem flachen rechtwinkligen Rahmentragwerk (1), welches an einer Wand (2) fest anbringbar ist, mit zwei Pfosten, an welchen zwei sich gegenüberliegende Aufnahmeflächen von gestellartiger Ausbildung zum Halten von verschiedenartigen Gymnastikeinrichtungen (10, 11) angeordnet sind, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß

-jede Aufnahmefläche einen nach oben offenen rückseitigen Längskanal (8) aufweist, von dem sich eine Reihe von äquidistanten Frontschlitzen (9) mit rechtwinkliger Ausgestaltung erstrecken, deren Öffnungswinkel dem Kanal (8) gegenüberliegt, und

-jede Gymnastikeinrichtung (10, 11) mindestens einen Querträger aufweist, der zwischen den zwei sich gegenüberliegenden Kanälen (8) verschiebbar angeordnet ist, und der in ein Paar gegenüberliegende Schlitze (8) eingehakt werden kann.

2. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Gymnastikvorrichtung einen Haltegriff (10) aufweist, der einen flachen Rahmen (12) von rechtwinkliger geometrischer Form enthält, das mit einem rückwärtigen Querträger zum Einhaken in die Gestelle versehen ist, und einer Frontstange (13), die so angeordnet ist, daß sie gegen die Frontkanten der Pfosten (3) anliegt.

3. Vorrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Gymnastikvorrichtung ein Schrägbrett (11) aufweist, das an einem Ende einen rückwärtigen Querträger (14) aufweist, um in die Gestelle eingehakt werden zu können.

4. Gymnastikvorrichtung mit einem flachen rechtwinkligen Rahmentragwerk (1), welches an einer Wand (2) fest anbringbar ist, mit zwei Pfosten, an welchen zwei sich gegenüberliegende Aufnahmeflächen von gestellartiger Ausbildung zum Halten von verschiedenartigen Gymnastikeinrichtungen (10, 11) angeordnet sind, gekennzeichnet durch einen Haltegriff (10), der mit einem rückwärtigen Querträger versehen ist, um in die Gestelle eingehakt zu werden und mit einer Frontstange (13), die so angeordnet ist, daß sie gegen die Frontkanten der Pfosten (3) anliegt.

Revendications

1. Appareil pour exercises de gymnastique du type comportant une structure rectangulaire plate (1) destinée à être fixée à mur (2) comportant deux montants sur lesquels deux surfaces formant support se faisant face ayant la forme de crémaillères sont prévues pour supporter des appareils de gymnastique (10, 11) de types différents caractérisé en ce que:

-chaque surface formant-support comporte un canal longitudinal arrière ouvert vers le haut (8) à partir duquel s'étend une série de fentes frontales équidistantes (9) ayant une forme à angle droit, leurs dièdres se trouvant en face du canal (8) et

-chaque appareil de gymnastique (10, 11) comporte au moins un élément transversal qui est monté en coulissement entre les deux canaux se trouvant face à face (8) et peut être accroché à une paire de fentes qui se trouvent face à face (9).

2. Appareil tel que revendiqué dans la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que l'appareil de gymnastique consiste en une barre (10) comprenant une structure plate (12) de forme géométrique à angle droit prévue avec un élément transversal arrière destiné à être accroché auxdites crémaillères et une barre frontale (13) disposée pour reposer contre les bords frontaux desdits montants (3).

3. Appareil tel que revendiqué dans la revendication 1 caractérisé en ce que l'appareil de gymnastique consiste en une table (11) comportant à une de ses extrémités un élément transversal arrière (14) prévu pour être accroché auxdites crémaillères.

4. Appareil pour exercises de gymnastique du type comportant une structure rectangulaire plate (1) prévue pour être fixée à un mur (2) ayant deux montants sur lesquels deux surfaces formant support disposées face à face se présentant sous la forme de crémaillères sont prévues pour supporter des appareils de gymnastique (10, 11) de types différents, caractérisé en ce qu'il comporte une barre de travail (10) prévue avec un élément transversal arrière disposé pour être accroché aux crémaillères et avec une barre frontale (13) disposée pour venir reposer contre le bord frontal desdits montants (3).

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