GB2382996A - Abdomen exercise rocker - Google Patents

Abstract

An abdomen exercise apparatus comprises a body support platform 1 with a seat 13 and handles 11 located thereon and a triangular shaped body portion 12 having an eccentrically positioned fulcrum 121 about the horizontal axis of which the apparatus can rock back and forth in use. A anti-slip pad 14 may be positioned on the fulcrum point 121 to stabilize the rocking motion and reduce noise. A cushion may be placed over the support platform 1 and seat 13.

Description

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Title: Abdomen Swing Exerciser The present invention is related to the structure of a fitness exercising equipment. More specifically, it refers to an abdomen swing exerciser that has a simple structure and easy operation.

According to many kinds of current commercial sports and fitness exercising equipment, partial muscle training function is provided by some equipment, including lying and rising exerciser, walking exerciser, bicycling exerciser, rowing exerciser... etc. , which enables muscle training and body building for users in leisure time.

However, the above-mentioned equipment has complicated structures and expensive prices. Further, the extraordinary size results in the disadvantage of wasting space for placement and storage.

In view of this, the inventor of the present invention has achieved the present invention after very careful thought and accumulation of many years of experience in research and development.

In general, the main objective of the present invention is to provide an abdomen swing exerciser with a simplified structure, not only to fulfill the

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objective of body building, but also to offer a small size and easy operation, which shows an economical and practical value.

Accordingly, the abdomen swing exerciser provided by the present invention is made from high-strength plastic processing and able to stand for weight above 250 pounds. The butterfly shape of its bench gives an esthetic appearance; more importantly, it complies with ergonomics.

Besides, the swing body with fulcrum based on eccentric design is utilized to provide users with operational convenience and continuous duration of abdomen exercise, especially effective for shaping waist, back, thigh and calf.

Moreover, with consideration of operational safety, the present invention has an anti-slipping pad at the contact of the equipment and ground to provide anti-slipping function. In addition, the pad gives stabilizing positioning for the abdomen swing equipment to prevent it from shifting with the user's body movement.

A few preferred embodiments are given as follows with illustrations to describe the technology, means and effects regarding the present invention.

It is believed that the above-mentioned objective, structure and characteristics for the present invention can be thoroughly and substantially understood through the given embodiments.

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The invention will now be further described, by way of example, with reference to the drawings in which: Figure 1 is the 3-dimensional illustration for the present invention; Figure 2 is the 3-dimensional back view for the present invention; Figure 3 is the 3-dimensional view from a specific angle for the present invention; Figure 4 is the side view for the operational motion for the present invention; Figure 5 is the first illustration for practical operation for the present invention; Figure 6 is the second illustration for practical operation for the present invention; Figure 7 is the third illustration for practical operation for the present invention; and

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Figure 8 is the illustration 4 for practical operation for the present invention.

Please refer to the illustrations from Figs. 1 to 3. The eccentric abdomen swing exerciser is integratedly made of high-strength plastics to possess weight resistance above 250 pounds. It is very tough and strong. The bench 1 is formed in butterfly shape and has handles 11 in extension of both sides.

The bench 1 has a seat 13 at center, which is in concave shape (as shown in the drawing) or in flat shape (not shown in the drawing). From a bench 1 to a seat 13, there is a cushion, which can provide users with comfort on seat 13. Stretching downward and shrinking from both the front end and the rear end of the bench 1, a reverse triangular swing body 12 is formed by connection. Such a swing body 12 is hollow to minimize total weight.

Reinforcing supporting rib (not shown in the drawing) inside the swing body 12 is used to achieve high strength and high resistance.

Please refer to Fig. 2 and Fig. 4 again. At the bottom of the reverse triangular swing body 12 is an eccentric fulcrum 121, which is used to provide eccentric force supporting point for the equipment. Hence, the different lengths for the front section and the rear section of the swing body 12 enable convenient application of force for swing operation.

Further, please refer to Figs. 4 to 8. Due to the eccentric configuration of the swing body 12, the bench 1 normally tends to incline forward, which

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makes the use of the equipment in a specific direction. The short section of the swing body 12 should head forward. When users sit on the seat 13 of the bench 1 with hands grasping the handles 11, users can lie down slowly to make the long section touch the ground. The eccentric force supporting point of bench 1 enables users to rise up easily. Through the convenient operation of the present invention, body-shaping effect can be achieved for waist, back, thigh and calf.

Further, it is worth mentioning that to prevent shifting and slipping during use, the eccentric fulcrum 121 of the swing body 12 has an anti-slipping pad 14 to get over the slippery contact with the ground, provide users with increased friction, assure the safety and reduce the noise.

In summary, the structure design of the present invention is not only simple, but also able to achieve entire body muscle training purpose with its eccentric natural gravity principle. The invention certainly meets the conditions for patent application and is prepared for approval as a new type patent.

The preferred embodiments of the present invention are listed above. However, changes and modifications made by those who are familiar with this technique should be included within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

Claims (6)

1. An abdomen swing exerciser made in an integrated form, comprising a bench equipped with handles in extension of both sides, a seat at the center of a swing body, and a reverse triangular swing body stretching downward and shrinking from both a front end and a rear end of said bench and formed by connection, said swing body possessing an eccentric fulcrum that makes front section and rear section in different length to achieve the objective of eccentric swing.

2. The abdomen swing exerciser of claim 1, wherein an anti-slipping pad is fixed at said eccentric fulcrum to provide said equipment with stabilizing positioning.

3. The abdomen swing exerciser of claim 1, wherein a cushion is fixed between said seat and said bench.

4. The abdomen swing exerciser of claim 1, wherein said bench is in butterfly shape to comply with ergonomics.

5. The abdomen swing exerciser of claim 1, wherein said seat is in concave shape or in flat shape.

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6. The abdomen swing exerciser substantially as hereinbefore described with reference to and as illustrated in Figures. 1 to 4 and Figures 5 to 8 of the drawings.