Barbell weight holder
View Patent ↗A support device for exercise implements, comprising a plate member formed as a single unitary piece with a generally planar configuration. The plate member defines an upper portion, a lower portion, and a lateral portion collectively forming a perimeter edge. A first opening extends through the plate member, bounded by the upper and lateral portions, and configured to receive an elongated exercise implement of the exercise implements. A second opening is formed below the first opening. At least one fastener aperture receives a mechanical fastener for mounting to a supporting structure. The upper portion includes a downwardly extending portion with a contoured edge configured to cradle the elongated exercise implement, sloping-toward a catch portion that prevents lateral displacement of the elongated exercise implement. The upper portion terminates in a tapered protrusion adjacent to the catch portion.
1 . A support device for exercise implements, comprising:
a plate member having a generally planar configuration and formed as a single unitary piece, the plate member defining an upper portion, a lower portion, and a lateral portion connecting the upper portion to the lower portion, the upper portion, the lower portion, and the lateral portion collectively defining a perimeter edge;
a first opening formed through the plate member and bounded by the upper portion and the lateral portion, the first opening extending fully through a thickness of the plate member and configured to receive an elongated exercise implement of the exercise implements;
a second opening formed through the plate member below the first opening, the second opening extending fully through the thickness of the plate member;
at least one fastener aperture formed in the plate member and configured to receive a mechanical fastener for mounting the support device to a supporting structure; and
the upper portion including a downwardly extending portion defining a contoured edge configured to cradle the elongated exercise implement, the contoured edge sloping toward a catch portion configured to prevent the elongated exercise implement from displacing laterally;
wherein the upper portion terminates in a tapered protrusion adjacent to the catch portion;
wherein the lateral portion includes a recess configured to receive a grip assembly.
2 . The support device of claim 1 , wherein the catch portion extends upwardly from the upper portion to define a raised barrier adjacent to the contoured edge.
3 . The support device of claim 1 , wherein the first opening has a generally trapezoidal shape.
4 . The support device of claim 1 , wherein the second opening has a rounded rectangular shape with curved corners and is laterally offset from the first opening.
5 . The support device of claim 1 , wherein the second opening is sized to receive a barbell shaft having a diameter of approximately one inch for standard weights or approximately two inches for Olympic weights.
6 . The support device of claim 1 , wherein the at least one fastener aperture comprises two fastener apertures positioned near corners of the upper portion.
7 . The support device of claim 1 , wherein the catch portion extends upwardly from the upper portion to define a raised barrier adjacent to the contoured edge, wherein the first opening has a generally trapezoidal shape, wherein the second opening has a rounded rectangular shape with curved corners and is laterally offset from the first opening, wherein the second opening is sized to receive a barbell shaft having a diameter of approximately one inch for standard weights or approximately two inches for Olympic weights, wherein the at least one fastener aperture comprises two fastener apertures positioned near corners of the upper portion, wherein the plate member is formed from metal and has a uniform thickness of approximately 0.25 inches.
8 . A support device for exercise implements, comprising:
a plate member having a generally planar configuration and formed as a single unitary piece, the plate member defining an upper portion, a lower portion, and a lateral portion connecting the upper portion to the lower portion, the upper portion, the lower portion, and the lateral portion collectively defining a perimeter edge;
a first opening formed through the plate member and bounded by the upper portion and the lateral portion, the first opening extending fully through a thickness of the plate member and configured to receive an elongated exercise implement of the exercise implements;
a second opening formed through the plate member below the first opening, the second opening extending fully through the thickness of the plate member;
at least one fastener aperture formed in the plate member and configured to receive a mechanical fastener for mounting the support device to a supporting structure;
the upper portion including a downwardly extending portion defining a contoured edge configured to cradle the elongated exercise implement, the contoured edge sloping toward a catch portion configured to prevent the elongated exercise implement from displacing laterally;
the upper portion terminating in a tapered protrusion adjacent to the catch portion; and
a grip assembly removably coupled to the lower portion of the plate member, the grip assembly comprising a first buffer portion and a second buffer portion configured to attach to opposing sides of the lower portion.
9 . The support device of claim 8 , wherein the lateral portion includes a recess, and wherein each of the first buffer portion and the second buffer portion includes a protrusion configured to engage the recess such that the grip assembly is generally flush with the plate member when assembled.
10 . The support device of claim 8 , wherein the grip assembly defines a cylindrical grip surface having a diameter of between approximately 0.8 inches and approximately 1 inch.
11 . The support device of claim 10 , further comprising a rotatable sleeve disposed around the cylindrical grip surface.