CN107708813B

CN107708813B - Modular movable plate

Info

Publication number: CN107708813B
Application number: CN201680034955.6A
Authority: CN
Inventors: E·克雷默; F·布勒克; E·M·博格曼
Original assignee: MORF LLC
Current assignee: MORF LLC
Priority date: 2015-05-12
Filing date: 2016-05-12
Publication date: 2020-07-03
Anticipated expiration: 2036-05-12
Also published as: EP3294425A4; AU2016260303A1; WO2016183384A1; AU2021209162A1; CA2985518A1; EP3294425A1; CN107708813A; EP3294425B1

Abstract

An apparatus for receiving one or more movable accessories, the apparatus comprising a deck having a long axis along the deck and one or more openings between a top surface and a bottom surface of the deck. Each of the one or more openings has a circular aperture for receiving an accessory of a set of accessories. Each accessory in the set of accessories provides an activity to the active user. Each accessory has an accessory platform configured to attach the accessory to a panel. The accessory platform has a locking mechanism to engage with a complementary locking mechanism of the plate.

Description

Modular movable plate

Cross Reference to Related Applications

This application claims priority from U.S. patent application No. 14/710,141 entitled Modular Exercise Board, filed on 12/5/2015, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

Technical Field

The subject matter of the present disclosure relates to modular exercise devices.

Background

Conventional exercise equipment is typically limited to one type of exercise or a select few types of exercise. Therefore, to exercise different muscle groups, multiple separate exercise machines are typically used. This results in individuals obtaining multiple fitness machines or joining a gym so that many different exercise machines can be used. As a result, conventional exercise systems are costly, take up a significant amount of space, and/or provide a degree of inconvenience in having to travel to the gym.

Disclosure of Invention

One aspect of the present disclosure relates to a modular moving panel. The modular moving plate may be configured for many different activities. The movable plate may include a plurality of accessories for use with the modular movable plate. The modular moving plate may include a deck (deck). The deck may include a top surface and a bottom surface. The board surface may have a major axis and a minor axis, the major axis being longer than the minor axis. The deck of the modular activity module may include a pair of activity accessory receivers. The movable fitment receiver may be located laterally from the through-channel on either end of the panel. Each movable accessory receiver may be configured to removably mount a movable accessory. A movable accessory coupling mechanism may be provided in the deck for receiving the movable accessory in the movable accessory receiver and coupling the movable accessory with the deck. The movable accessory coupling mechanism may be configured to facilitate locking of the movable accessory in a non-rotated position relative to the deck.

In one aspect, a modular and reconfigurable active system is described. The modular and reconfigurable motion system may include a modular motion plate formed from a deck having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, a second end, and opposing side rails. Each of the first and second ends may be angled upwardly from a top surface of the deck. The deck may be defined by a longitudinal axis passing through the first and second ends and a transverse axis passing through the opposing side rails and through a substantial center of the deck. The deck may also have a first movable accessory receiver proximate the first end and a second movable accessory receiver proximate the second end. Each of the first and second movable accessory receivers may be defined by a single circular aperture and have a first locking mechanism therewith.

The modular and reconfigurable activity system may include a set of activity accessories. Each movable accessory of the set of movable accessories may include an accessory platform sized and configured to fit within the single circular aperture. The accessory platform may also have a second locking mechanism therewith to cooperate with the first locking mechanism to releasably secure the accessory platform in the single circular aperture. Each movable accessory may further include a movable mechanism extending from the top and/or bottom of the accessory platform to enable activities to be performed by a rider of the modular movable panel when the movable accessory is secured to the deck.

The moving mechanism of the movable accessory may be one or more wheels mounted to an axle at the bottom of the accessory platform; a roller stop mounted to the bottom of the accessory platform; a bouncing ball mounted to the bottom of the accessory platform; or a scooter handle mounted to the top of the attachment platform, one or more wheels mounted to an axle at the bottom of the attachment platform, etc.

In another aspect, a modular exercise board is described. The modular exercise board may include a deck. The plate surface may include a through passage at the intersection of the axes. The through channel may be configured to removably mount a plurality of different central modules. The deck may include a central module coupling mechanism for receiving the central module in the channel and coupling the central module with the deck.

The center module coupling mechanism may be configured to lock the center module in a non-rotated position relative to the deck.

The movable fitting coupling mechanism in the deck may include a threaded portion for receiving a complementary threaded portion of the movable fitting. The movable accessory coupling mechanism may further comprise a locking mechanism for locking the movable accessory in a non-rotated position relative to the deck. In some variations, the deck may further comprise a first portion of the locking mechanism, and the movable accessory may further comprise a second portion of the locking mechanism configured to engage with the first portion.

The deck may include a plurality of first portions of the locking mechanism located at either end of the deck. The plurality of first portions of the locking mechanism may be configured to engage with the second portion of the locking mechanism on each movable accessory to provide a plurality of locking positions for the movable accessory in the movable accessory receiver.

In some variations, the movable accessory includes a movable accessory locking mechanism configured to couple the movable accessory with a movable accessory receiving portion in the deck. The movable accessory locking mechanism may comprise a locking member. An actuator may be provided that is configured to actuate the locking member. The movable accessory locking mechanism can include a biasing member. The biasing member may be configured to provide a bias to maintain the locking member in engagement with the deck. The bias provided by the biasing member may comprise a force oriented substantially parallel to a plane of the movable fitment urging the locking mechanism into a perimeter of the movable fitment receiver when the movable fitment is disposed in the movable fitment receiver of the deck. The deck may include a locking mechanism receiver configured to receive a locking mechanism of the movable accessory to facilitate securing the movable accessory in the movable accessory receiver. An actuator of the locking mechanism may be configured to overcome the bias provided by the biasing member to facilitate release of the locking member from the deck. The actuator of the locking mechanism may be configured to facilitate a user overcoming the bias provided by the biasing member.

A center module of the modular exercise board may be selected from a plurality of different types of center modules to perform different types of exercises. For example, the central module may be selected from the group consisting of a rolling ball, a bouncing ball, a flat-faced plug, a halo destabiliser, an active bouncing ball, or other central module. An option for the central module may further comprise a floor contact base configured to be mounted in the through channel and to contact a floor surface when the board is in use. In some variations, the first portion of the center module may extend below the deck. The second portion of the center module may be substantially flush with the top surface of the deck.

The exercise accessory may be selected from a plurality of different types of exercise accessories for performing different types of exercises. For example, the exercise accessory may be selected from the group consisting of a handle, a flat plate with foot straps, a deck plug, a ring with attached elastic straps, a balance roller stop, a sled support, or other exercise accessory. An exercise accessory may be selected to supplement the selected center module. In some use cases, the selection of the exercise accessory may be independent of the selection of the central module.

The exercise board may further comprise an elastic band attached to the board for use by a user when standing on said board.

In one variation, the exercise accessory receiver may be a generally circular channel in which the exercise accessory is removably mounted. The channel may be formed on one side by a portion of a circle in the deck and on the opposite side by a removable C-shaped portion that, when attached to the deck, completes a circular transverse receiver position channel.

Another aspect of the disclosure relates to an apparatus for receiving one or more accessory modules. The accessory module provides an exercise accessory to enable an exercise mode. The apparatus may include a deck having a top surface, a bottom surface, a proximal end, a distal end, and opposing sides. The board surface may further have a major axis from the proximal end to the distal end, and a minor axis between the opposing sides, the major axis being longer than the minor axis.

The apparatus may include one or more attachment mechanisms associated with at least one of the top and/or bottom surfaces of the deck. The one or more attachment mechanisms may have a coupling mechanism, wherein each of the one or more attachment mechanisms of the deck is configured to couple with an attachment mechanism of the one or more accessory modules. Each accessory module of the set of accessory modules may provide an exercise mode for use with the deck. The coupling mechanism of each of the one or more attachment mechanisms may be configured to couple the accessory module with the attachment mechanism after the attachment mechanism is coupled with the accessory module.

In some variations, the coupling mechanism of each of the one or more attachment mechanisms is configured to lock the accessory module with the attachment mechanism in a non-rotational position after the attachment mechanism is connected with the accessory module.

In some variations, at least one of the one or more attachment mechanisms is a single through-channel between the top and bottom surfaces of the deck. The single through passage may be defined by the inner perimeter and include threads along at least a portion of the inner perimeter. A locking mechanism may be associated with the through passage and may include a retractable pin to engage a corresponding recess in the accessory module. In other variations, a locking mechanism may be associated with the through passage and include a recess for receiving a retractable pin in the accessory module.

The central module may be a generally resilient protrusion below the deck and may or may not extend above the deck. The portion of the central module extending below the deck may be strong but resilient and provide a certain amount of resilience for bouncing movement when in contact with the floor below the device. A variant of the central module is less elastic, less elastic and provides a stable platform for exercises that do not involve bouncing. The central module may also have bounce enhancing means, such as springs, to cause greater bounce. The center module may include a mounting device, such as a locking ring, which may be configured in various ways to removably lock the center module in place in the deck. The mounting means may be essentially a ring with extension arms that are screwed into locking positions by quarter turns or quarter screws into receiving grooves or threads built into the plate. The center module may have a portion extending below the deck that may be rounded on the bottom or may be flat, or a portion extending above the deck, with or without grips. The locking means may be a bayonet mount in which tabs on the sides of the locking ring fit into tabs in the deck so that when the locking ring is rotated in one direction, the tabs lock in place in the deck. The central module may have a portion that protrudes above the deck surface, and the portion may be a generally tubular section with a grip built into the end. It may also be substantially flush with the top of the board rather than extending above the top of the board.

One example of an exercise accessory is a ring with a grip in its center. The grips will be spaced from each other at a suitable distance to provide a position for the user to perform a push-up, wherein the grips are rotated to various positions to exercise different muscle groups of the arms and shoulders. The exercise accessory in the form of a grip may also be locked firmly in place, in a preferred embodiment, for example perpendicular to the long axis of the board. Other examples of exercise accessories may be skateboard stands with wheels mounted in place in a lateral receiving position, which causes the deck of the exercise board to become a skateboard. Another example of a lateral exercise accessory is one that is round and disc-shaped and locks into place, flush with the deck, and has straps that engage the user's feet to hold it in place.

In one configuration of the disclosed technology, in one variation of the board, the end pieces of the board are removable. In this variation with removable deck ends, the exercise accessory is exposed and can slide out of engagement with the deck as the deck ends are removed. When the ends of the deck are mounted around the lateral exercise accessory, the accessory is locked in place on the deck and ready for use. The deck may also include a resistance band attachment that slides into a prepared slot or attachment point on the deck. The belt anchor is thus locked in place in the board end and cables can be attached to the fixed anchor locations to create resistance for the user when maneuvering the base station. The deck may also include a grip area located on the deck stub shaft and adjacent to the central module. Variations of the deck having these assist grips may thus have four or five grip positions. Two assist grips, two side exercise accessories in the form of grips and a top of a central module in the form of a grip.

The central module may be a resilient rubber-like material protruding below the deck as well as above the deck. The deck portion may have a hollow top portion above it with a grip area in the top portion. The center assembly may also be formed of a collar portion that locks the omni-directional ball in place so that the ball can rotate like a ball at the end of a ballpoint pen while supporting the deck. The aforementioned deck portion of this type of center module may be a hard plastic and have a grip. Another variation of the center module is one in which the portion below the deck is in the shape of a flat-bottomed dish, with little or no portion protruding above the deck. There are accessory options and devices for the central module, as well as lateral mounting locations. These alternative means allow the board to enter the balancing plate so that the user can balance on the freely rotatable cylinder.

The details of one or more embodiments are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features and advantages will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims.

Drawings

These and other aspects will now be described in detail with reference to the following drawings.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one embodiment of a deck of the disclosed apparatus having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 2 depicts an alternative implementation of an accessory having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 3 depicts an exemplary implementation of a locking mechanism for use with an accessory having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 4 is a perspective view of one embodiment of the disclosed modular exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 5 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosed technology having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 6 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosed technology having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 7 is a perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosed technology having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 8 is an exploded perspective view of an embodiment of the disclosed technology having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 9 illustrates various center modules for an exercise board having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 10 is an exploded view of a ball version of a center module for use with an exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view of the ball version of the center module shown in FIG. 10;

FIG. 12 is an illustration of a center module for use with an exercise device design having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 13 is an illustration of an engagement ring for use with the center module shown in FIG. 12;

FIG. 14 is an illustration of a center module for use with an exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 15 is an illustration of a center module for use with an exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 16 is a perspective view of certain exercise accessories for use with exercise devices having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 17 is an illustration of an accessory for use with an exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 18 is an illustration of an accessory for use with an exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 19 is a roller for use with the attachment shown in FIG. 18; and the number of the first and second electrodes,

FIG. 20 is an illustration of an accessory for use with an exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

figure 21 is an illustration of a modular movable panel having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

fig. 22 shows an exploded view of the modular moving plate of fig. 21;

figure 23 is an illustration of a modular movable panel having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of the present disclosure;

fig. 24 shows an exploded view of the modular moving plate of fig. 23;

FIG. 25 is an illustration of a modular moving plate having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of the present disclosure, with a pivoting wheel assembly;

fig. 26 shows an exploded view of the modular moving plate of fig. 25;

fig. 27 is an illustration of a modular moving plate having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of the present disclosure, with a set of scooter accessories;

fig. 28 shows an exploded view of the modular moving plate of fig. 27;

FIG. 29 is an illustration of a modular moving plate having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure, with a set of slide plate fittings;

fig. 30 shows an exploded view of the modular moving plate of fig. 29;

FIG. 31 is an illustration of a movable accessory locking mechanism having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure;

FIG. 32 shows an exploded view of the movable accessory locking mechanism of FIG. 31; and the number of the first and second electrodes,

FIG. 33 shows an alternative exploded view of the movable accessory locking mechanism of FIG. 31.

Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements.

Detailed Description

This document describes a modular exercise apparatus configured to facilitate a user performing different exercises using the same piece of equipment.

While the presently disclosed inventive concept is susceptible to various modifications and alternative constructions, certain illustrated embodiments thereof have been shown in the drawings and will be described below in detail. It should be understood, however, that there is no intention to limit the inventive concepts to the specific forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, alternative constructions, and equivalents falling within the spirit and scope of the inventive concepts as defined in the claims.

Referring to fig. 1, an exemplary embodiment of a deck 100 for a modular exercise board is shown. The board surface may have a major axis 102 and a minor axis 104. A through-channel 106 may be defined at an intersection 108 of the major axis 102 and the minor axis 104. The through-channel 106 may be configured to removably mount a plurality of different center modules. The deck 106 may include a central module coupling mechanism 110. The center module coupling mechanism 110 may be configured to receive the center module in the through-channel 106 and couple the center module with the deck 100.

The deck 100 may include a pair of exercise accessory receivers 112. An exercise accessory receiver 112 may be positioned laterally from the through channel 106. Exercise accessory receivers 112 may be located at either end of the board 100. Exercise accessory receiver 112 may be configured to removably mount an exercise accessory. An exercise accessory attachment mechanism 114 may be provided in deck 100. Exercise accessory coupling mechanism 114 may be configured to receive and couple an exercise accessory.

Fig. 2 depicts an implementation of an accessory 200 or modular exercise accessory. The attachment 200 may include a handle 202. The handle 202 can be coupled to the mounting mechanism 204 and mounted horizontally within the mounting mechanism 204. The mounting mechanism 204 can be configured to mount the accessory 200 in any one of a plurality of holes or openings in a board surface, such as the board surface 100 shown in FIG. 1. The holes or openings may be positioned anywhere in the deck 100. The mounting mechanism 204 may be a circular ring for fitting within a circular opening in the deck. In such implementations, the mounting mechanism 204 can snap into the opening via one or more pins extending (retractable or non-retractable) from the mounting mechanism 204, or the mounting mechanism 204 can take any shape to correspond to the shape of the aperture. For example, the aperture may be square and the mounting mechanism may comprise a square frame sized and adapted to fit within the square aperture, and one or more pins, latches, tabs, grooves, etc. to interlock with corresponding structure at the aperture in the deck.

The handle 202 of the attachment 200 may be tubular or may include one or more protrusions, projections, ridges, grooves, channels, finger grips, or the like to allow for better gripping by a user's hand. In some preferred implementations, when modular exercise accessory 100 is coupled with a deck, handle 202 may be horizontal, i.e., in the plane of the top surface of the deck. In other implementations, the handle 202 may include at least a portion that is angled away from the plane of the plate. The handle 202 may also be at least partially covered or encased by a compressible material such as foam, plastic, rubber, etc., or may be formed of a unitary rigid material with the mounting mechanism 204.

The accessory 200 can also include a coupling mechanism 206 to lock the mounting mechanism 204 of the accessory 200 in a fixed mounting position with the aperture and the deck. As shown in fig. 2, the coupling mechanism 206 includes an actuator 208 that actuates a locking member 210. In some preferred implementations, the locking member 210 is a tab or pin that fits into a corresponding receiving notch or through channel in an opening in the deck. In some other implementations, the locking member 210 may be one or more of a pin, latch, bolt, screw, thread, groove, ridge, or the like that mates with a corresponding structure or opening on the deck.

In some variations of the presently disclosed subject matter, the coupling mechanism 206 may be disposed in a deck and include a locking member 210, such as a tab or pin, configured to engage with a corresponding notch disposed in one or more accessories 200. In some variations, a plurality of coupling mechanisms 206, each having a locking member 210 and a corresponding notch, may be disposed about accessory or modular exercise accessory 200.

The locking member 210 may be extended and retracted by operation of the actuator 208. In some implementations, the actuator 208 is a spring-loaded button within the handle 202 and/or the mounting mechanism 204. The spring-loaded button may be biased to extend out of the locking member 210, thereby retaining the locking member in a corresponding locking configuration of the panel or aperture, and this bias may be overcome by user activation of the actuator 208 (i.e., sliding the button toward the center of the accessory 200 and away from one side of the aperture). In other implementations, the actuator 208 can be a spring-loaded button that is mounted to extend vertically or at an angle upward from the handle 202 and/or mounting mechanism 204 and drives the locking member 210 to retract and extend.

As described above, the locking member 210 has a locked position, such as a tab extending from the mounting mechanism, and an unlocked position, such as when the tab is retracted into the mounting mechanism. Other forms of locked and unlocked positions may be used, such as a hinge latch that can be actuated to rotate so as to connect with a ridge or indent on the hole or panel or other latch. In a preferred implementation, the accessory 200 includes only a single locking mechanism 206 for enabling one-handed operation of the actuator 208 and coordinated removal of the accessory 200 from the board or installation of the accessory 200 to the board, respectively. In other embodiments, the accessory 200 may include two or more locking mechanisms 206 disposed on the accessory 200 for greater securing and locking and to reduce the ease with which the accessory 200 may be disengaged from the deck. In some implementations, a single actuator 208 may operate multiple locking members 210.

In some implementations, the mounting mechanism 204 of the accessory 200 can include a flange 212. The flange 212 may be configured to engage a complementary flange in one or more holes or openings in a panel such as the panel 100 shown in fig. 1. The flange 212 may be configured to rotatably engage with a complementary flange(s) of one or more holes or openings in the deck, for example, to screw into the hole or opening in the deck.

Fig. 3 illustrates an exemplary embodiment of a locking mechanism 206 for use with the accessory 200. The locking mechanism 206 may include an actuator 208 and a locking member 210. As described above, the locking member 210 may be extended and retracted by operation of the actuator 208. The actuator 208 may be a spring loaded button disposed within the accessory 200. The spring-loaded button may be biased to extend the locking member 210 laterally from the accessory 200. The spring loading may be provided by one or more biasing elements 214. The locking mechanism 206 may be disposed in a locking mechanism receiver 216 (shown in fig. 2) in the accessory 200. The locking mechanism receiver 216 may include a locking mechanism cover 218, the locking mechanism cover 218 configured to secure the locking mechanism 206 into the locking mechanism receiver 216. The locking mechanism receiver 216 may have a shape complementary to the locking mechanism 206. The locking mechanism receiver 216 may have a shape adapted to engage with the one or more biasing elements 214. The shape of the locking mechanism housing 216 may cause the biasing elements 214 to deform inward toward each other as the actuator 208 slides laterally away from the perimeter of the accessory 200. Inward deformation of the biasing element 214 may cause the biasing element 214 to become biased and tend to attempt to reposition itself in its original configuration. The shape of the locking mechanism housing 216 may be such that when the actuator 208 is slid laterally and then released, the locking mechanism 206 slides laterally within the locking mechanism receiver 216 such that the locking member 210 extends from the perimeter of the accessory 200.

In some variations, the locking member 210 may be configured to retract when the accessory 200 is initially disposed in the opening of the deck. The locking member 210 may include a ramped portion and when the accessory 200 is pushed into the opening of the deck, the perimeter of the opening engages the ramped portion such that the locking member 210 retracts and engages the biasing element 214. When the locking member 210 is positioned adjacent the receiving recess, the locking member 210 may extend into the recess as the biasing element 214 returns to its previous state. Where the locking mechanism 206 is provided in a plate, the device may function similarly. Engagement of the accessory against the inclined locking member may cause the inclined locking member to retract.

As shown in fig. 4, the exercise device 400 may include a deck 402 having a through channel 404, the through channel 404 having a locking mechanism that allows a user to quickly transition from one exercise mode to another by installing different accessories or modular exercise accessories. Shown in fig. 4 is an exercise board 400 comprising a deck 402 having a top surface 406 and a bottom surface 408. The deck 402 includes a major axis 410 and a minor axis 412. The through-channel 404 is located at the intersection of the major and minor axes, the through-channel 404 providing an opening in the center of the deck 402. The through-channel 404 is configured to receive the center module 14, and the center module 14 may take on a variety of configurations. The center module 414 may extend below the deck 402, it may extend above the deck 404, it may be flush with the upper or lower surface of the deck, or it may be flush with both the top and bottom surfaces of the deck. Such a configuration may occur when exercise device 400 is modified to function as a skateboard, as discussed with reference to other figures. In an implementation consistent with the illustration of fig. 4, the central module 414 may have a grip 416 at its top above the deck.

The exercise plate includes a mounting mechanism 418, and the mounting mechanism 418 can be a rotating ring 420 as shown in FIG. 4. The rotating ring may be a fixed ring relative to the deck 402, but allows the center module 414 to rotate relative to the rotating ring 420. In the mounting mechanism of FIG. 4, the extension tabs 422 extend from the rotating ring 420 and fit into the slots 424. The slots 424 may allow the spin ring 420 to be locked in place by partial twisting of the spin ring, or they may fit into threads allowing the spin ring 420 to be secured by threading it into place. Shown in fig. 4 are a pair of lateral receiving locations 428. The lateral receiving position 428 may be an exercise accessory receiver. Lateral receiving locations 428 may be provided on either side of the central module 414. Lateral receiving locations 428 may be configured to facilitate removable installation of a plurality of different types of exercise accessories 430. In the view shown in fig. 4, the exercise accessory is a grip 432, but other types of exercise accessories are available, and an important concept of the present device is that the exercise board utilizes a center module selected from a plurality of available center modules, and the exercise accessory is selected from the plurality of available exercise accessories.

The plate 400 may be of various sizes and shapes. In many configurations, the deck 402 is longer in the major axis 410 than in the minor axis 412. The deck may be made of a variety of materials, including plastic, wood, graphite, aluminum, or other suitable strong and lightweight material for the intended exercise purpose. The top side 406 of the board may be plastic polyethylene and may have a textured surface for gripping and aesthetic purposes. A typical configuration of the deck is 26.7 long by 14.9 wide by 0.78 deck thickness. For example, the receiver position or modular exercise receiver may be from 1.5 inches to 3 inches in diameter. By way of example, the diameter of the through-passage 404 may be 8.6 inches to 10 inches.

The underside of the deck may be lined with a rigid plastic rail that allows the deck to easily slide over any smooth surface. This allows the user to perform a wide variety of core strengthening exercises as well as upper and lower body strength training exercises such as abdominal bends, laterally extending offset pushes and reverse strides.

The disclosed exercise device may include a threaded locking system for the center module. A thread locking system for a center module may include a two-stage mechanism to secure the center module attachment. The central module unit will apply an upward or downward force to the deck 402 via the through channel 404, twist and lock into place. The center module attachment may be configured to remain locked in place in the deck 402 until released. This release may be facilitated by a release button or other release device on the top or bottom side of the deck 402 adjacent the through-channel 404. Such release means may be a release button or actuator arranged in the central module attachment 414. In some variations, the release device may be disposed in the rotating ring 420.

In some variations of the present subject matter, a user may remove the center module attachment and/or modular exercise accessory by unscrewing it from a threaded opening or bayonet.

Depending on the user's choice of configuration created with exercise board 400, the side view of the device may look quite different from that shown in fig. 4 by combining different central modules 414 and different modular exercise accessories 430. FIG. 5 shows in side view an annular structure 432, which is one type of mounting device for securing the center module 414 to the deck 402. Also shown in fig. 5 is a side view of a particular example of the center module 414. This particular example of a central module 414 consists of a lower half, typically a hemisphere, and a partial sphere on top above the board. The upper portion of this particular example of the central module 414 has a top that is flush with the handle. This version of the central module 414 is known as a bouncing ball and is preferably inflated rather than solid. It is elastic and made of a flexible material, such as rubber, polyurethane, PVC or another flexible material.

Bouncing balls are configured to create a very unstable surface that allows the user to use the bouncing motion to develop balance, coordination, and strength. In addition, the bouncing ball attachment develops the cardiovascular system because the bouncing action mimics a backboard or mini-trampoline. Bouncing increases the user's heart rate, so the bouncing ball attachment is well suited for intermittent training where the user bounces sharply for a short period of time to increase the heart rate, and then slows or stops bouncing for recovery. The process repeats for a desired time interval period within a desired time period. To bounce, the user stands on the board. A foot strap may be used, or the foot may be placed on a handle or hand grip, or the lateral receiver location may be loaded with a tray that covers the opening. To bounce, a user may use the lateral attachments to bring the feet into the board, or may squeeze the upper board portion of the ball between their feet for grasping. When the user starts the bouncing movement, a small initial jump of the user may be established as a larger jump. The top side is designed so that the foot can wedge under the most bulbous part of the ball for gripping and control.

The bouncing ball attachment version of the center module 141 can be used for upper and lower body strength exercises such as push-ups or squats. For push-ups, the hands may be anywhere on the deck, but they will likely be used in a grip 432 configuration of modular exercise accessory positions. Through these exercises, the user can develop greater balance, core strength, and engagement stability muscles.

Referring to fig. 6, the exercise device may include a center module 414 in the form of an inflatable shaped ball, as shown in fig. 10, which features a ring having the inflatable ball at the narrowest point on the ring. The ring facilitates securing the ball to the board 402. Fig. 6 is an embodiment of the apparatus and includes a central module similar to that shown in fig. 3. It also includes a ring-shaped structure 434, which ring-shaped structure 434 fits into the mounting device 418. In this case, the ring-shaped structure 434 is larger than that shown in fig. 1 and includes a grip 436. In the view shown in fig. 6, the deck 402 is formed from a first half 438 and a second half 440, where the two halves are locked together by a lock 442. Lock 442 may be a cam lock. In this particular embodiment, the cam lock 442 is part of the mounting device 48 and because it reduces the circumference of the through passage 404, it locks the plate face 402 more tightly around the ring structure 434. The version shown in FIG. 6 also includes an end piece 444, the end piece 444 being attachable and removable from the deck 402. End piece 444 clamps selected modular exercise accessory 430 in lateral receiver position 428. In this case, grip 432 is the selected lateral exercise accessory 430.

In addition, the exercise device may include a removable elastic resistance band that fits into a clip structure or groove in the bottom of the unit and through the handles on either side. This feature allows the user to easily hold the exercise device while jumping using straps held in the hand and attached to the board. It also allows the user to engage in strength training exercises such as bicep curling and deltoid lifting.

Fig. 7 shows a version of an exercise board 400 that includes a center module 414, in this particular example, the center module 414 extends above and below the deck 402. The mounting means 418 in this particular example is a pair of arcuate tabs that fit into corresponding slots and allow the mounting ring 446 to rotate a partial turn to secure it into the through passage 404 of the deck 402. The embodiment shown in FIG. 7 also includes a first half 438 and a second half 440 of the deck 402, as is the case with the device shown in FIG. 6. A lock 442, such as a cam lock, securely holds the mounting ring 446 in place and joins the first half 438 with the second half 440. Shown in fig. 7 is modular exercise accessory 430, which is similar to that shown previously. Also shown in fig. 7 is a strap anchor 448. Strap anchors 448 clip into place on the deck and allow for attachment of elastic exercise straps. The exercise belt may be used with a handle at one end for exercises such as bicep curls, deltoid lifts or other exercises that may be effected against these belts.

Fig. 8 illustrates another version of an exercise device 400 that includes a center module 414 having a mounting ring 446 as part of a mounting mechanism 418. The device includes a through channel 404 and in this case modular exercise accessory receiver 428 does not have a modular exercise accessory. The modular exercise accessory receiver may be configured to form a handle without any accessories. The upper portion of the central module 414 includes a grip 416.

Fig. 9 shows various center modules 414, including some that protrude above and below the board surface, some that are flush with the board surface, some that protrude only below the board surface, and some that protrude only above the board surface, are also possible. The center module on the left is a bouncing ball, followed by a face plug on the right, a halo destabiliser on the upper left, and a rolling ball on the center module on the lower right, with a rolling ball on one side of the center module, which can roll in any direction on the floor. One version of a bouncing ball is one in which a mechanical device, such as a spring, is included to enhance the energy returned to the user in a bouncing fashion. This type of bouncing ball is known as an active bouncing ball.

In fig. 9, the middle diagram shows an optional center module called halo destabilisation module 450. The function of the halo destabilising module is to create a moderately and variably unstable surface of increasing difficulty, developing and improving stability and strength through extensive upper and lower body exercises. The user can stand on the board with the halo-destabilizing module in place, doing so with free-weight bicep curls. As an example, when he does other exercises, he must balance on the swinging and unstable board, so he is working on the core muscles while doing bicep curls. He can also do push-ups with the halo-destabilizing module in place and achieve different exercises than conventional push-ups because more muscles are required to balance the constantly moving board. The material of the halo destabilising module will generally be a softer and more flexible material and may be a solid foam or a soft expanded shape.

Figure 10 shows an exploded version of the center module 414 as a ball. Fig. 11 shows a cross-sectional view of the center module 414 shown in fig. 10. The ball engages the floor and board and can be moved in any direction. In the configuration shown in FIG. 10, ball 1000 is able to roll freely within housing 1002. This can be used for abdominal flattening, where the user's knees are on the floor, pushing the device forward to maximum extent, and pulling it back using the abdominal muscles, the ball rolling under the guidance of the user. Such a configuration will assist the user in performing the core exercise. The ball 1000 is held by the housing 1002. The housing may include bearings 1004. The bearings 1004 may be disposed perpendicular to the axis of the center module 414. The bearings 1004 may include a plurality of ball bearings 1006. Bearings 1004 may facilitate movement of ball 1000 in any direction. In some variations, bearing 1004 may limit movement of ball 100 in a limited amount of directions.

In some variations, the balls used in the rollers may be spherical balls having a consistency that is harder than the inflatable balls in other center modules, as shown in some center modules in fig. 9. The ball 1000 is secured to the center module 414 by a housing 1002. The bottom 1008 of the housing 1002 may extend below the widest portion of the ball 1000. Bearings 1004 (e.g., ball bearings, smooth plastic, teflon, or other types of bearings) may be used to facilitate the rolling of the captured balls. In some variations, bearing 1004 may be below the widest portion of ball 1000. In some variations, housing 1002 may include a plurality of bearings to facilitate movement of ball 1000 when a force from any direction is applied to ball 1000. Free motion may be facilitated by the interaction of the ball 1000 with the horizontal bearing 1004 surrounding the ball 1000. The housing 1002 surrounding the ball 1000 and surrounding bearing 1004 can be opened from the top. This allows easy removal of dust and debris. This configuration of the central module may facilitate core exercises and strength training. When the ball moves in all directions, it will contact the bearing to make the ball rotate smoothly.

An important feature of the disclosed technology is that the central module can be one of several units and the modular exercise accessory can be one of several units, all of which can be selected by the user for the exercise he wants to do.

Fig. 12 illustrates an implementation of a hub module 1200 for use with an exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure. Fig. 13 shows an implementation of the mounting ring 1202. A mounting ring 1202 may be used in conjunction with the center module 1200 to mount the center module 1200 into the deck of the exercise device. Such a deck is shown in figure 1. The center module 1200 may include an upper portion 1204 configured to stand proud of the top of the board when the center module 1200 is mounted to the board. The upper portion 1204 may include a handle portion 1206. The handle portion 1206 may be facilitated by an indented portion 1208 in the top portion 1206 of the center module 1200. The indented portion 1208 may be formed in the top portion 1206 of the center module 1200 by a mold. In some implementations, the indented portion 1208 may be carved out of the top portion 1206.

The central module 1200 may include a bottom portion 1210. The bottom portion 1210 may be configured to extend below the bottom of the deck when the center module 1200 is installed into the deck. The bottom portion 1210 may have an arcuate shape. The arcuate shape of the bottom portion 1210 extending below the bottom of the circuit board may destabilize the board. When the board is used, an unstable board may facilitate the user engaging the core muscles to keep the exercise device upright and to keep the board substantially level with the ground.

The center module 1200 may include a mounting ring engagement portion 1212. The mounting ring engagement portion 1212 may comprise a portion of the central module 1200 that is narrower than a surrounding portion of the central module 1200. The mounting ring engagement portion 1212 may facilitate securing the mounting ring 1202 to the center module 1200. The mounting ring engagement portion 1212 may be formed by a mold. The mounting ring engagement portion 1212 may be formed by being carved out of the center block 1200.

In some variations, the center module 1200 may be inflatable. During expansion, the mounting ring 1202 may be secured to the expandable center module 1200. The center module may be deployed and expanded by the mounting ring 1202. The center module 1200 may be disposed in the mounting ring 1202 such that as the expandable center module 1200 is expanded, the mounting ring engagement portion 1212 couples with the mounting ring 1202. In some variations, the mounting ring 1202 may be secured to the center module 1200 by being bonded to the center module 1200 (where the center module 1200 may or may not be expandable). The mounting ring 1202 may be joined to the center module 1200 at a mounting ring engagement portion 1212. In some variations, the mounting ring 1202 may be continuous with the center module 1200.

The mounting ring 1202 may include a mounting flange 1214. The mounting flange 1214 may engage a complementary flange at the periphery of the channel 404 of the deck 402, as shown in FIG. 4. Engagement by the mounting flange 1214 with a complementary flange at the periphery of the channel 404 of the deck 402 may occur by rotational engagement. Securing the center module 1200 into the deck may be facilitated by the engagement of the mounting flange 1214 with a complementary flange in the perimeter of the channel 404 of the deck 402.

Fig. 14 shows a diagram of a center module 1400 for an exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure. The particular center module 14 shown in fig. 14 is a halo destabilizer. The function of the halo destabilisation module 1400 is to create a moderate and variable surface of instability that increases difficulty, develops and improves stability and strength through extensive upper and lower body exercises. The halo destabiliser may comprise a circular support 1402. The circular support 1402 may be compressible. Upon compression of the circular support 1402, the outer perimeter 1404 and the inner perimeter 1406 may flex. The halo destabiliser may include a mounting ring 1408. Mounting ring 1408 may be configured to secure a halo destabiliser to a plate of an exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure. An example of such a plate is shown in fig. 1.

The mounting ring 1408 may be configured to directly engage the plate. The mounting ring 1408 may be configured to engage with an intermediate ring, which in turn is configured to engage with a plate. Halo destabiliser mounting ring 1408 may include mounting pin 1410. The mounting pins 1410 may be configured to engage with mounting pin receivers 1412 in the mounting ring 1202, as shown in fig. 13. The mounting pin 1410 may be configured to slidably engage with the mounting pin receiver 1412. This can facilitate rotation of the deck around the halo destabiliser, providing an additional degree of freedom.

Fig. 15 illustrates an embodiment of a hub module 1500 for use with an exercise device having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure. The center module 1500 may be configured as a through channel covering the deck. Such a center module 1500 may be used when other center modules are not in use, but one or more modular exercise accessories are in use. The center module 1500 may have a coupling mechanism to couple the center module 1500 to the through channel of the deck. The center module 1500 may include one or more flanges 1502 as a coupling mechanism for coupling the center module 1500 to a deck. One or more flanges 1502 may engage with complementary coupling mechanisms of the deck. The center module 1500 may be coupled with the deck by rotating the center module 1500 into the through channel of the deck, thereby engaging the one or more flanges 1502 with complementary coupling mechanisms of the deck. Center module 1500 may include finger holes 1504. The finger holes 1504 may facilitate manipulation by a user. The user can rotate the center module 1500 into the through channel of the deck using the finger holes 1504.

Fig. 16 shows several different accessories or modular exercise accessories 1600 for attachment to an exercise plate. Accessory or modular exercise accessory 1600 may include a skateboard mount 1602, foot straps 1604, grips 1606, strap attachment rings 1608, and other modular exercise accessories. The modular exercise accessory may also be a deck plug (as shown in fig. 20). The strap attachment ring 1608 may include a wrap-around strap system. The winding belt system may be attached to the ring 1608. The wrapping band system may be attached to the loop at one or more transverse anchor points. The wrap-around strap system may be configured to allow a user to adjust the resistance level and/or length of the strap. Such a belt may be used for resistance and strength training purposes. In some variations, a clip 1610 may be attached to the other end of the band. The clip 1610 may be configured to attach to a handle.

Fig. 17 shows an accessory 1700. The attachment 1700 shown in fig. 17 is a skateboard carriage. Exercise accessory 1700 can include coupling mechanism 1702. Coupling mechanism 1702 can be configured to couple attachment 1700 to an exercise accessory receiver on either end of a plate. Accessory 1700 can include a locking mechanism receiver 1704. The locking mechanism receiver 1704 may be configured to receive a locking mechanism, such as the locking mechanism 206 shown in fig. 3.

Two skid brackets may be coupled to the plate. Each ski support can be coupled to a different exercise accessory receiver at either end of the plate. Such a configuration may be similar to a skateboard. A user of the modular exercise device may use the modular exercise device like a skateboard.

Fig. 18 shows an accessory 1800. The accessory 1800 may be used in conjunction with a roller. The attachment 1800 may be configured such that when a plate is placed on top of the rollers, the attachment 1800 prevents movement of the rollers relative to the plate. Accessory 1800 may include a relatively smooth portion 1802 configured to be flush with the underside of the plate when accessory 1800 is disposed in the plate's exercise accessory receiver. The accessory 1800 may include a lip 1804. The lip 1804 is configured to prevent the roller from traveling past the lip 1804. The accessory 1800 may include a handle 1806. The handle 1806 may be configured to facilitate orientation of the accessory 1800. The lip 1804 can be oriented such that the lip is substantially perpendicular to the long axis and substantially parallel to the short axis of the plate.

Accessory 1800 may include a locking mechanism receiver 1808. The locking mechanism receiver 1808 may be configured to receive a locking mechanism, such as the locking mechanism 206 shown in fig. 3. When accessory 1800 is positioned in a modular exercise receiver in a plate such that the locking mechanism engages the plate, lip 1804 can be properly positioned. Two modular exercise accessories 1800 may be provided in opposing modular exercise receivers, respectively. In such a configuration, the plate may be positioned on top of the rollers such that the rollers are positioned substantially parallel to the minor axis of the plate. The user can stand on the board and balance the board on the rollers so that no portion of the board directly engages the ground. A lip 1806 on each modular exercise accessory 1800 may prevent the plate from moving relative to the plate in a manner that causes the rollers to roll over the ends of the plate.

Fig. 19 shows rollers 1810. The roller 1810 may be used in conjunction with the attachment 1800 shown in fig. 18. The roller 1810 may include a roller surface 1812. The roller 1810 may include different roller surfaces 1812. Different roller surfaces 1812 may have different properties. One of the different roll surfaces 1812 may include a surface that makes the roll surface 1812 malleable and relatively soft compared to the other roll surfaces 1812. Such a roller surface allows the plate on the roller to be balanced relatively easily compared to other roller surfaces. Another different roller surface 1812 may include properties that make the roller surface 1812 relatively harder compared to the other roller surfaces 1812. Such roller surfaces can make it relatively difficult for the plates on the rollers to balance compared to other roller surfaces. A number of different grades of rollers may be available. When rollers 1810 are used, a center module having a bottom surface configured to be substantially flush with the bottom surface of the board, such as center module 1500 shown in fig. 15, may be used to close the center opening of the circuit board.

Fig. 20 shows an accessory 2000 for placement in an exercise accessory receiver on either end of a plate. Attachment 2000 may be used as shown in fig. 20 to cover an exercise accessory receiver of a plate. In this manner, the board may be used with a central module (such as the central module shown in fig. 4-14) to facilitate a user standing on the board.

The accessory 2000 may include a strap mount 2002. Belt mount 2002 may be configured to receive a belt for a foot peg (e.g., the foot peg shown in fig. 16) on modular exercise accessory 1604. In some variations, the strap mount 2002 may be configured to receive a resistance strap. In some variations, the strap mount 2002 may be configured to receive a strap for a handle.

Accessory 2000 may include a locking mechanism receiver 2004. The locking mechanism receiver 2004 may be configured to receive a locking mechanism, such as the locking mechanism 206 shown in fig. 3. When the locking mechanism is engaged with the plate, it may orient the accessory 2000 appropriately for one or more exercises.

Fig. 21 is an illustration of a modular movable panel 2100 having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure. Fig. 22 shows an exploded view of the modular movable plate 2100 of fig. 21. The modular fly panel 2100 may include a fly panel 2101. The movable panel 2101 may be made from one or more of the following materials: polymers, polypropylene plastic with glass filler, polypropylene plastic without glass filler, nylon plastic with glass filler, nylon plastic without glass filler, wood composites, carbon fibers, and the like. When included, the glass filler may comprise between 20-30% of the material.

The activity deck 2102 can have a top surface 2103a and a bottom surface 2103 b. The activity panel 2102 can be defined by a longitudinal axis 2104 and a transverse axis 2106. In some variations, longitudinal axis 2104 may be longer than transverse axis 2106. The activity deck 2102 can include a first end 2108 and a second end 2110. The first end 2108 may be opposite the second end 2110. The first end 2108 and the second end 2110 can be angled relative to the activity board 2101 such that the first end 2112 and the second end 2114 of the first end 2108 and the second end 2110 are elevated above the activity board 2102. The activity deck 2102 can include opposing

side rails

2115a and 2115 b.

The central portion of the deck 2102 can be solid and continuous.

The longitudinal axis 2104 may extend through the first end 2108 and the second end 2110. The transverse axis 2106 may pass through the approximate center 2117 of the deck through opposing

side rails

2115a and 2115 b.

The modular flap 2100 may include a first movable accessory receiver 2116 proximate a first end 2108 of the flap panel 2102. In some variations, the modular activity board 2100 may include a second activity accessory receiver 2118 proximate the second end 2110 of the activity deck 2102. The first activity accessory receiver 2116 and the second activity accessory receiver 2118 can be defined by a single circular aperture 2119. The first activity receiver 2116 and the second activity receiver 2118 may have a first locking mechanism therewith.

First activity accessory receiver 2116 and second activity accessory receiver 2118 may be configured to receive one or more of a set of activity accessories. Each movable accessory in the set of movable accessories can include an accessory platform 2121. The accessory platform can be sized and configured to fit within the circular aperture 2119 of the first activity receiver 2116 and/or the second activity receiver 2118. The attachment platform 2121 may have a second locking mechanism to cooperate with the first locking mechanism of the first activity receiver 2116 and/or the second activity receiver 2118 to releasably secure the attachment platform 2121 within the single circular aperture 2121. Each activity accessory may include an activity mechanism 2123 that extends from the top and/or bottom of the accessory platform to enable activities to be performed by a rider of the modular activity panel 2100 when the activity accessory is secured to the deck 2102.

One example of an active accessory of the set of active accessories can include a set of balanced ends 2120. In this example, the set of balanced ends 2120 also form an accessory platform for the movable accessory. The set of balancing ends 2120 may be disposed within the bore of the first movable accessory receiver 2116 and the bore of the second movable accessory receiver 2118. The locking mechanism described below may be configured to lock the set of counterbalance ends 2120 in a desired non-rotational orientation such that the roller stops 2122 of the set of counterbalance ends 2120 are oriented as shown in fig. 21 and 22. In this example, the movable mechanism may be a set of roller stops 2122. The roller stop 2122 may be configured to balance the deck 2102 against the rollers 2124 to prevent it from falling off the rollers 2124.

The modular moving plate 2100 having the configuration shown in fig. 21 and 22 may be configured to facilitate balancing of the deck 2102 on the rollers 2124.

Fig. 23 is an illustration of a modular movable plate 2300 having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure. Fig. 24 shows an exploded view of the modular movable plate 2300 of fig. 23. The illustrated example of a movable part in the set of movable parts is a bouncing ball movable part 2304. The modular movable plate 2300 illustrated in fig. 23 and 24 may be configured to facilitate a user of the modular movable plate 2300 to bounce or balance on the plate through the use of the bouncing ball activity assembly 2304. The module movable plate 2300 may be configured to balance and/or bounce on the bouncing ball 2302. Bouncing ball 2302 may be formed from a rubber polymer, PVC, vinyl, etc.

The first activity accessory receiver 2116 and the second activity accessory receiver 2118 can be configured to receive a bouncing ball activity accessory 2304. The motion mechanism of the bouncing ball motion assembly 2304 can include a bouncing ball 2302 that extends from an accessory platform. The illustrated example of an accessory platform is a bouncing ball accessory platform 2306. The bounce ball attachment platform 2306 may be configured to engage with the first movable accessory receiver 2116 and/or the second movable accessory receiver 2118 of the deck 2102. Bouncing ball attachment platform 2306 can be configured to engage the top of bouncing ball 2302 to securely attach bouncing ball 2302 to board 2102. Bouncing ball attachment platform 2306 can be configured to receive foot strap 2308. Foot strap 2308 may be configured to receive a user's foot to facilitate bouncing on board 2102 while still maintaining the user in engagement with board 2102.

Modular movable panel 2300 may be configured with two bouncing balls 2302, one located on either end of panel 2102.

Fig. 25 is an illustration of a modular mobile plate 2500 in which the mobile accessory is a pivoting wheel accessory 2502 having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of the present disclosure. Fig. 26 shows an exploded view of the modular movable plate 2500 of fig. 25. The mobility mechanism of pivoting wheel assembly 2502 may include pivoting wheel 2503 and pivoting assembly 2504. Pivot assembly 2504 may be configured to facilitate pivoting of pivot wheel 2503 about an axis 2506 extending perpendicular to deck 2102.

The pivot assembly 2504 may be attached to an accessory platform 2508. The accessory platform 2508 can be configured to engage with one of the first or second movable

accessory receivers

2116, 2118 of the deck 2102. In some variations, the accessory platform 2508 can be configured to be secured in a non-rotated position relative to the first movable accessory receiver 2116 or the second movable accessory receiver 2118 of the deck 2102. In other variations, the accessory platform 2508 can be configured to be secured in a rotated position relative to the first movable accessory receiver 2116 or the second movable accessory receiver 2118 of the deck 2102.

The pivot assembly 2504 may be secured to the accessory platform 2508 using fasteners, connectors, or some other attachment mechanism.

Fig. 27 is an illustration of a modular moving plate 2700 with one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure having a moving accessory of a set of moving accessories that is a set of scooter accessories. Fig. 28 shows an exploded view of the modular moving plate 2700 of fig. 27. The set of scooter accessories may include a scooter handle 2702, a front scooter wheel system 2704, and a rear scooter wheel assembly 2706. The accessory platforms of the set of scooter accessories can include a front scooter accessory platform 2712 and a rear scooter accessory platform 2714.

The scooter handle may include a steering engagement portion 2708. Steering engagement portion 2708 can be configured to engage scooter handle engagement portion 2710 of front scooter wheel system 2704. Front scooter wheel system 2704 can be configured to engage front scooter attachment platform 2712. Front scooter attachment platform 2712 may be configured to secure front scooter wheel system 2704 to deck 2102. Front scooter attachment platform 2712 may be configured to secure front scooter wheel system 2704 to deck 2102 in a non-rotating configuration. Front scooter attachment platform 2712 may include scooter handle engagement portion 2710. Front scooter attachment platform 2712 may be configured to facilitate rotation of steering mechanism 2704 via handle 2702.

In some variations, the handle 2702 may be removable from its housing. Although handle 2702 is shown for use with a set of scooter accessories, the presently described subject matter contemplates that handle 2702 can be used with other movable accessories. For example, the handle 2702 may be used with a set of skateboard accessories, as shown in fig. 29 and 30. The handle 2702 may be secured to the accessory platform 2906 of the modular mobile board 2900. The accessory platform 2906 can include a handle engagement portion 2710 for engaging the engagement portion 2708 of the handle 2702. In some variations, the handle may facilitate steering of the skateboard wheels. In some variations, the handle 2702 may be a fixed handle for stability.

Rear scooter wheel assembly 2706 can be configured to engage rear accessory scooter platform 2714. Rear skateboard accessory platform 2714 may be configured to secure rear skateboard wheel assembly 2706 to deck 2102. In some variations, rear sled accessory platform 2714 may be configured to inhibit lateral rotation of the wheel relative to deck 2102. In other variations, rear skateboard accessory platform 2714 may be configured to facilitate lateral rotation of rear wheels 2706 relative to deck 2102. Rear skateboard vehicle wheel assembly 2706 may include a brake 2716. Brake 2716 may be configured to allow a user to step on brake 2716 to bring brake 2716 into contact with rear wheel 2718.

In some variations, scooter handle 2702 can be telescopic. In some variations, rear skateboard truck wheel assembly 2706 may have one or more features of pivoting wheel assembly 2502. In this configuration, the modular moving plate 2700 may facilitate drifting.

The wheels shown in the figures may be formed from one or more of polymers, polyurethanes, and the like. The wheels may have various thicknesses, hardness levels, etc.

Fig. 29 is an illustration of a modular activity board 2900 having one or more features consistent with the subject matter of this disclosure, having an activity accessory of a set of activity accessories, the set of activity accessories being a set of skateboard accessories 2902. Fig. 30 shows an exploded view of the modular moving plate 2900 of fig. 29. The set of skateboard accessories 2902 may include a skateboard mount 2904. The accessory platform may include a skateboard accessory platform 2906. Bracket 2904 may be secured to skateboard attachment platform 2906. Skateboard accessory platform 2906 may be configured to mount a set of skateboard accessories 2902 into deck 2102 at first activity accessory receiver 2116 and second activity accessory receiver 2118. The skateboard attachment platform 2906 may be configured to inhibit rotation of the skateboard attachment platform 2906 within the first activity accessory receiver 2116 and the second activity accessory receiver 2118.

In some variations, the sled brace 2904 may be attached to the sled attachment platform 2906 using fasteners 2908. In some variations, skateboard attachment platform 2906 may be the same attachment platform as wheel attachment platform 2508 shown in fig. 25 and 26, attachment platform 2306 shown in fig. 23 and 24, and/or attachment platform 2120 shown in fig. 21 and 22. The accessory platform shown in those figures may essentially comprise a tray having a locking mechanism that is complementary to the locking mechanism in the first accessory receiver and/or the second accessory receiver.

In some variations, the resistance bands may be attached to the deck 2102 or to any movable accessory described herein attached to the deck 2102. The resistance bands may be held by a user of the modular fly panel and facilitate maintaining the panel 2102 in engagement with the user's feet as the user uses the modular fly panel.

Fig. 31 is an illustration of an active accessory locking mechanism 3100 having one or more features that characterize the subject matter of the present disclosure. Fig. 32 illustrates an exploded view of the movable accessory locking mechanism 3100 illustrated in fig. 31. Fig. 33 illustrates an alternative exploded view of the movable accessory locking mechanism 3100 illustrated in fig. 31. The locking mechanism 3100 may be configured to secure the accessory platform 3102 into the deck 2102 of the modular movable panel. The accessory platform 3102 can include a locking mechanism recess 3104 configured to receive the locking mechanism 3100. Locking mechanism 3100 can include a coupling mechanism 3106. The coupling mechanism 3106 may include one or more resilient spring portions 3108. The resilient spring portion 3108 may be configured to engage a recess 3104 in the accessory platform 3102. The spring portion 3108 may be engaged in response to a user moving the coupling mechanism 3106 inward toward the center of the accessory platform 3102.

Coupling mechanism 3106 may include a flange 3110. The flange 3110 may be configured to engage with complementary holes in the first movable fitment receiver 2116 and/or the second movable fitment receiver 2118. The coupling mechanism 3106 may be secured to the accessory platform 3102 by a coupling mechanism cover 3112. The coupling mechanism cover 3112 may be secured by one or more fasteners 3114.

In some variations, accessory locking mechanism 3100 may have one or more of the features of locking mechanism 206 shown in fig. 2 and 3.

Although some embodiments have been described in detail above, other modifications are possible. Other embodiments may be within the scope of the following claims.

Claims

1. A modular and reconfigurable activity system comprising: a modular activity plate formed from a deck having a top surface, a bottom surface, a first end, a second end, and opposing side rails, each of the first and second ends angled upward from the top surface of the deck, the deck defined by a longitudinal axis through the first and second ends and a transverse axis through the opposing side rails through a substantial center of the deck, the deck further having a first activity accessory receiver proximate the first end and a second activity accessory receiver proximate the second end, each of the first and second activity accessory receivers defined by a single circular aperture and having a first locking mechanism therewith; a set of movable accessories, each movable accessory in the set of movable accessories comprising an accessory platform sized and configured to fit within the single circular aperture, the accessory platform further having a second locking mechanism therewith to cooperate with the first locking mechanism to releasably secure the accessory platform within the single circular aperture, wherein the first locking mechanism comprises a retractable pin to engage with the second locking mechanism, wherein the second locking mechanism comprises a retractable pin to engage with the first locking mechanism, wherein the second locking mechanism comprises: an actuator configured to facilitate retraction of the retractable pin; and at least one biasing member configured to provide a bias to the retractable pin to extend the retractable pin from a retracted position, each activity accessory further comprising an activity mechanism extending from a top and/or bottom of the accessory platform to enable activities to be performed by a rider of the modular activity panel when the activity accessory is secured to the panel.

2. The activity system of claim 1, wherein the activity mechanism of the activity accessory is one of: one or more wheels mounted to an axle at the bottom of the accessory platform; a roller stop mounted to a bottom of the accessory platform; a bouncing ball mounted to the bottom of the accessory platform; or a scooter handle mounted to the top of the attachment platform and one or more wheels mounted to an axle at the bottom of the attachment platform.

3. The activity system of claim 1, wherein a central portion of the deck is solid and continuous.

4. The activity system as in claim 1, wherein said first locking mechanism is configured to secure said accessory platform in a non-rotating position within said single circular aperture.

5. The activity system as in claim 1, wherein said single circular aperture is defined by a perimeter and includes threads along at least a portion of said perimeter.

6. The activity system as in claim 5, wherein said accessory platform includes a perimeter having threads along at least a portion of said perimeter, said threads of said accessory platform configured to complement the threads of said single circular aperture.

7. The activity system as claimed in claim 1, wherein said second locking mechanism is configured to engage with said first locking mechanism in response to said accessory platform being placed into said single circular aperture of said first or second activity accessory receiver.

8. The activity system as in claim 1, wherein said first locking mechanism and said second locking mechanism each include complementary threaded portions.

9. The activity system of claim 1, wherein said deck is formed from one or more of: glass-filled polypropylene plastic, glass-filled nylon plastic, wood composite, and carbon fiber.

10. The activity system as in claim 1, further comprising an elastic strap configured to attach to one or more of an activity accessory of the set of activity accessories or the deck.

11. The activity system as in claim 10, wherein said elastic band is configured to enable a user to maintain contact with said board surface.