Free-weight exercise system
Embodiments of a free-weight exercise system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the free-weight exercise system includes a base that supports the free-weight exercise system a support surface. A platform is disposed above the base. The platform is sufficiently strong to support one or more exercise weights. The platform is disposed above the base a sufficient height to position the one or more exercise weights at an ergonomic height for grasping by a user. In some embodiments, the platform is be positionable between a retracted configuration and a deployed configuration. The free-weight exercise system includes a mast coupled to and extending above the base. The mast supports a display subsystem. The display subsystem includes a display. The display is disposed at a height above the support surface above the height of the platform. In some embodiments, the display may be rotatable between a landscape orientation and a portrait orientation.
1. A free-weight exercise system comprising:
a storage compartment configured to enclose free-weight exercise equipment, wherein the storage compartment comprises a platform configured to support the free-weight exercise equipment;
a lift assembly configured to raise and lower the platform relative to a base of the storage compartment; and
a display mast extending upward from the storage compartment, wherein the display mast is configured to mount and accommodate at least a 12 inch display at a position above the storage compartment.
2. The free-weight exercise system of claim 1 , wherein the storage compartment fully encloses the free-weight exercise equipment such that the free-weight exercise equipment is concealed from view when the platform is in a lowered position.
3. The free-weight exercise system of claim 1 , further comprising an exercise bench reconfigurable between a first configuration in which the exercise bench operatively engages an opening of the storage compartment to provide a removable cover for the storage compartment and a second configuration in which the exercise bench can support a user in a seated position.
4. The free-weight exercise system of claim 1 , further comprising a display rotatably coupled to the display mast by a display mount.
5. The free-weight exercise system of claim 4 , wherein the display mount includes a shaft rotatably coupled to the display mast.
6. The free-weight exercise system of claim 5 , further comprising a pawl slidably coupled to an end portion of the shaft and operative to be received in a receptacle coupled to the display mast.
7. The free-weight exercise system of claim 5 , further comprising:
a ring coupled to the display mast, wherein the ring includes a detent formed on an inner surface thereof;
a retainer plate received in the ring;
a cam received in a slot formed in the retainer plate, wherein the cam is selectively biased by a biasing element into the detent.
8. The free-weight exercise system of claim 7 , wherein the cam disengages from the detent when the display is rotated between a landscape orientation and a portrait orientation.
9. The free-weight exercise system of claim 4 , wherein the display mount includes:
a display plate coupled to the display; and
a frame plate rotatably coupled to the display mast.
10. The free-weight exercise system of claim 9 , wherein the frame plate includes an arcuate slot and a friction adjuster is received in the arcuate slot and adapted to adjust a level of force that causes the display to rotate.
11. The free-weight exercise system of claim 9 , wherein:
the display plate includes a plurality of hooks;
the frame plate includes a plurality of slots adapted to receive the respective plurality of hooks to couple the display plate to the frame plate.
12. The free-weight exercise system of claim 9 , wherein the frame plate is coupled to a biased pawl that selectively engages the display plate to couple the display plate to the frame plate.
13. The free-weight exercise system of claim 1 , wherein the lift assembly comprises a lift mechanism configured to remain fully enclosed within the storage compartment when the platform is in either the raised or lowered position.
14. The free-weight exercise system of claim 1 , wherein the lift assembly includes scissor linkage and a lift mechanism operative to raise and lower the lift assembly.
15. A free-weight exercise system comprising:
a storage compartment comprising a base and configured to enclose a free-weight exercise equipment;
a platform movably coupled to the storage compartment and configured to securely support the free-weight exercise equipment; and
a lift assembly configured to lower and raise the platform relative to the base with the free-weight exercise equipment on the platform.
16. The free-weight exercise system of claim 15 , wherein the lift assembly comprises a lift mechanism configured to remain fully enclosed within the storage compartment when the platform is in either the raised or lowered position.
17. The free-weight exercise system of claim 15 , wherein the lift assembly includes scissor linkage and a lift mechanism operative to raise and lower the lift assembly.
18. The free-weight exercise system of claim 15 , further comprising a display mast extending upward from the storage compartment, wherein the display mast is configured to mount and accommodate a display.
19. The free-weight exercise system of claim 18 , further comprising a display rotatably coupled to the display mast.
20. A free-weight exercise system comprising:
a storage compartment comprising a base and configured to enclose a free-weight exercise equipment;
a display mast extending upward from the base;
a platform movably coupled to the base and adapted to support the free-weight exercise equipment at a first height;
a display mounted to the display mast by a display mount at a second height above the first height and rotatably coupled to the display mast.