Exercise machine system and method of use
View Patent ↗An exercise machine system includes a first vertical post; a first lever arm coupled to the first vertical post via a first carriage, the first lever arm is to be operated by a user; and the first carriage forming a channel to receive the first vertical post therein, the first carriage having a pivoting system allowing for the first lever arm to: (1) rotate around a vertical axis to adjust between a first position around the vertical axis and a second position around the vertical axis; (2) rotate around a horizontal axis to adjust between a first position around the horizontal axis and a second position around the horizontal axis; and (3) pivot about a vertical plane, the vertical plane is offset from and parallel to the vertical axis.
1. An exercise machine system comprising:
a first vertical post;
a first lever arm coupled to the first vertical post via a first carriage, the first lever arm configured to be operated by a user; and
the first carriage forming a channel to receive the first vertical post therein, the first carriage having:
a pivoting system allowing for the first lever arm to: (1) rotate around a vertical axis to adjust between a first position around the vertical axis and a second position around the vertical axis; (2) rotate around a horizontal axis to adjust between a first position around the horizontal axis and a second position around the horizontal axis; and (3) pivot about a vertical plane, wherein the vertical plane is offset from and parallel to the vertical axis.
2. The exercise machine system of claim 1 , further comprising:
a second vertical post; and
a second lever arm coupled to the second vertical post via a second carriage, the second lever arm configured to be operated by the user.
3. The exercise machine system of claim 2 , further comprising:
a first grip system engaged with the first lever arm, the first grip system having a first attachment device configured to engage with the first lever arm and a first tri-axis attachment extending inwardly from the first attachment device; and
a second grip system engaged with the second lever arm, the second grip system having a second attachment device configured to engage with the second lever arm and a second tri-axis attachment extending inwardly from the second attachment device.
4. The exercise machine system of claim 3 , wherein the first tri-axis attachment further comprises:
a horizontal bar extending from the first attachment device; and
a handle coupled to the horizontal bar via a first connection and a second connection such that the handle is configured to move in at least two directions.
5. The exercise machine system of claim 2 , further comprising:
a first grip system engaged with the first lever arm;
a second grip system engaged with the second lever arm;
a horizontal bar extending between the first grip system and the second grip system;
a first handle adjustably engaged with the horizontal bar;
a second handle adjustably engaged with the horizontal bar;
a first cable extending from the first handle to the first carriage; and
a second cable extending from the second handle to the second carriage;
wherein the horizontal bar is configured to be manipulated by the user.
6. The exercise machine system of claim 1 , further comprising a grip system coupled to the first lever arm, the grip system having an attachment device configured to receive the first lever arm therein, the attachment device supporting a handle and wherein the attachment device is configured to traverse along the first lever arm.
7. The exercise machine system of claim 6 , further comprising a cable extending between the grip system and to a top end of the first lever arm.
8. The exercise machine system of claim 7 , wherein the cable extends from a side of the attachment device upward to a cable guide extending horizontally outward from the first lever arm and further upward to a top cable support extending vertically upward from the first lever arm.
9. The exercise machine system of claim 1 , wherein the pivoting system further comprises a side-to-side connection extending from a brace as part of the first carriage, the side-to-side connection configured to allow the first lever arm to rotate around the vertical axis.
10. The exercise machine system of claim 1 , wherein the pivoting system further comprises a first plate extending from the carriage and a second plate extending from the lever arm, wherein the second plate rotates relative to the first plate to allow the lever arm to pivot about the vertical plane.
11. The exercise machine system of claim 1 , wherein the first carriage is vertically adjustable along the first vertical post.
12. An exercise machine system comprising:
a vertical post;
a lever arm coupled to the vertical post via a carriage, the lever arm configured to be operated by a user;
the carriage forming a channel to receive the vertical post therein, the carriage having:
a first brace forming the channel;
a vertical hinge coupled to the first brace;
a second brace having a first side and a second side, the first side and second side each coupled to the vertical hinge; and
a first side plate and a second side plate coupled to the second brace and supporting a horizontal hinge;
wherein a top end of the lever arm is positioned between the first side plate and the second side plate; and
wherein the vertical hinge is configured to allow the lever arm to rotate around a vertical axis and the horizontal hinge is configured to allow the lever arm to rotate around a horizontal axis.
13. The system of claim 12 , wherein the first lever arm has a starting position where the first lever arm is parallel with the first vertical post.
14. The system of claim 12 , wherein the first carriage further comprises one or more pivot plates coupling the one or more side plates to the second brace.
15. The system of claim 12 , wherein the carriage is configured such that the vertical hinge can lock into a desired position.