GB2484975A - A calf raises exerciser - Google Patents
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- GB2484975A GB2484975A GB1018277.2A GB201018277A GB2484975A GB 2484975 A GB2484975 A GB 2484975A GB 201018277 A GB201018277 A GB 201018277A GB 2484975 A GB2484975 A GB 2484975A
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- 244000309466 calf Species 0.000 title claims abstract description 19
- 210000003127 knee Anatomy 0.000 claims abstract description 30
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- 210000000544 articulatio talocruralis Anatomy 0.000 claims 1
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
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- A63B21/028—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters made of material having high internal friction, e.g. rubber, steel wool, intended to be compressed
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- A63B21/04—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using resilient force-resisters attached to static foundation, e.g. a user
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Abstract
A height adjustable exercise device comprising a knee rest 1 with foam pads 2, attached to a foot rest 7 by way of a rubber resistance band 6. The resistance band determines the strength needed to perform a seated calf raise exercise. Preferably the resistance band is clamped at one end to allow the length of the band to be adjusted.
Description
THE CALF EXERCISER
This invention relates to a fully height adjustable device for performing the seated calf raise exercise.
When people want to build up or shape their calf muscles they do an exercise called the seated calf raise. The machines that are available at the moment are heavy duty and for use in gyms.
There is very little on the market for the home user. The reason for this is that these machines need to have a seat attached.
The Calf Exerciser overcomes this problem by being able to be operated by sitting on a regular chair at home. It uses RESISITANCE BANDS instead of weights. Rather than lift weights to put tension on the muscles, the resistance bands have to be stretched. The Calf Exerciser uses one.band.that attachesHo the KNEE REST then goes though the FOOT REST and baOk up and through the KNEE REST again. You pull the end of the tube protruding through the KNEE REST to adjust the height. When the KNEE REST is tight down on your knees you clamp the tube in place. The Calf Exerciser can be used to improve the user's circulation. It dismantles for easy storage.
The invention will now be described by way of example and with reference to accompanying drawings.
Figure 1 shows the Calf Exerciser set up. (1) is the KNEE REST.
This is a shape wide enough to rest on the user's knees. (2) is PADDING that is attached to the underside of the KNEE REST so it is comfortable on the users knees. (3) is a HOLE in the KNEE REST through which (6) a RUBBER TUBE goes. The RUBBER TUBE (6) is attached at one end to the KNEE REST (1) -the application for this will be shown in a later diagram. (4) is a device like a HOFFMAN CLAMP which when tightened prevents any tube in it from moving. (5) is the HANDLE of the CLAMP (4). This is what is turned to tighten it. (7) is the FOOT REST. This is a block that can be angled and shaped wide enough to accommodate the user's feet. (9) is the hole through which the RUBBER TUBE (6) which is attached to the KNEE REST first enters the FOOT REST (7). The TUBE (6) goes inside the FOOT REST and out of HOLE (8). It is then pushed through HOLE (3) in the KNEE REST (1).
Figure 2 shows a side view of the Calf Exerciser.
Figure 3 shows the Calf Exerciser being used. The user sits on a chair and places the exerciser as shown. They adjust the KNEE REST (1) by pulling the RUBBER TUBE (6) that is protruding through HOLE (3) on the KNEE REST (1). This pulls the TUBE (6) through the entire device and pushes the KNEE REST down onto their knees. The user can now clamp it and commence the seated calf raise exercise.
Figure 4 shows the underneath view of the KNEE REST (1). (3) is the HOLE through which the RUBBER TUBE (6) goes. The CLAMP (4) goes round HOLE (3). When TUBE (6) is pushed through HOLE (3) it can be clamped and held in place. (5) is the HANDLE of the CLAMP. (10) is a RING that is attached permanently to the KNEE REST (1). This is what one end of TUBE (6) clips onto.
Figure 5 shows a close up of the RING (10).
Figure 6 shows the THREADED ROD and HANDLE (5) of the CLAMP (4).
Figure 7 shows one end of TUBE (6). Attached to the end is a QUICK RELEASE CLIP (11). This enables the TUBE to be clipped onto and removed from the RING (10) on the underside of the KNEE REST (1) Figure 8 shows the KNEE REST (1) with the HOLE (3) and the hole where the HANDLE (5) goes into the CLAMP (4).
Figure 9 shows a side view of the KNEE REST (1) with the PADDING (2) attached. (10) is the RING.
Figure 10 shows a side view of the entire Calf Exerciser. It shows how the TUBE (6) is attached to the KNEE REST via CLIP (11) and the RING (10). The TUBE then enters the FOOT REST (7) via HOLE (9) and exits via HOLE (8). It continues up and through HOLE (3) in the KNEE REST (1). When it is pulled through that it is held in place by the CLAMP (4).
Fig 11 shows a side view of the FOOT REST (7) without the TUBE (6). It shows how HOLE (8) and HOLE (9) are joined together inside the block. The TUBE (6) threads through them.
Figure 12 shows a solid FOOT REST (7) without the TUBE (6). The only thing visible will be the top of the HOLES (8) and (9).
Figure 13 shows a transparent view of the FOOT REST (7). It shows how the TUBE (6) goes into HOLE (9) and out of HOLE (8).
Figure 14 shows the RUBBER TUBE (6). This is flexible and can be of varying sizes and stretch tensions. These are taken off and replaced for varying degrees of difficulty in the exercise. (11) is the QUICK RELEASE CLIP that is permanently attached to one end of it.
Figure 15 shows the device like a HOFFMAN CLAMP. (6) is the TUBE that goes through it inside the KNEE REST (1). When the HANDLE (5) is turned the CLAMP (4) closes, tightening on the TUBE. The TUBE cannot be pulled through any further. It is locked in that position.
Figure 16 shows a transparent view of the KNEE REST (1) . It shows how the TUBE (6) is attached to the underside via the RING (10) and after running through the FOOT REST is pushed through HOLE (3). It is then held in place by the CLAMP (4). The TUBE has now been doubled up to have twice the tension.
Claims (6)
- CLAIMS1. A calf raises exerciser which uses resistance bands.
- 2. A calf raises exerciser which comprises of two separate parts: a knee rest and a foot rest that are joined only by a resistance band.
- 3. A calf raises exerciser that is height adjustable by allowing a resistance band to be attached at one end under the knee rest, run through the foot rest and back up through the knee rest and held in place by a clamp.
- 4. A calf raises exerciser that has an angled foot rest which stands on the floor to allow flexionlextension of the ankle joint.
- 5. A calf raises exerciser that can be used with any chair as no seat is attached to the portable product.
- 6. A calf raises exerciser that can accept varying sizes of resistance bands.
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US20170165517A1 (en) * | 2015-12-10 | 2017-06-15 | Lee Robert Morton | Apparatus for exercising a person's calves in two different ways |
US20190118027A1 (en) * | 2017-10-19 | 2019-04-25 | James Wiegman | Calf Exercising Assembly |
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