Exercise device having weights and safety mechanism to maintain weights in place
US6575882B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 26, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jun 10, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B21/063
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise device comprises a load mechanism which is formed of at least one guide rod, a plurality of weights, and an adjustment rod. Each weight has at least one round hole, a through hole, an insertion slot extending from the round hole, and an elastic clamp disposed removably in the round hole and the insertion slot. The guide rod is inserted into the round hole via the insertion slot. The adjustment rod is disposed in the trough hole of the weight and is provided with a plurality of locating holes for locating an insertion pin which is used to urge a selected weight. The elastic clamp is a safety feature to prevent slippage of the weight.
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