Mechanical resistance training device for skating

Abstract

The present invention is a device that can be used to provide resistance training for skaters to improve their skills, and that can be used in an actual rink or practice area. Two embodiments of the invention are described; a basic resistance training device and a slightly more sophisticated resistance training device. The basic training device comprises a body; a dual spool resistance wheel assembly; a return pulley assembly; two slack compensators; and a skater's belt. The second embodiment comprises a directional spool resistance wheel assembly and is used in the same manner as that of the basic training device with the exception that a directional resistance wheel is mounted on the shaft with a unidirectional bearing, wherein the unidirectional bearing drives the directional resistance wheel only in one direction.

1 . A resistance training device for use by a skater that can be used in an actual rink or a practice area comprising; 
 a. a body portion comprising a unshaped channel that accommodates a series of anchoring bolts, an extension shaft and a means to adhere to the wall of a skating rink, and which is designed to adhere to a surface with suction cups;    b. a dual spool resistance wheel assembly;    c. a return pulley assembly;    d. two slack compensators; and    e. a skater's belt.    
   
   
       2 . The resistance training device of  claim 1 , wherein the body is attached to a reinforced resistance belt, which can be adjusted by a threaded eye hook and an adjustment knob.  
   
   
       3 . The resistance training device of  claim 2 , whereby the reinforced resistance belt is made of Kevlar.  
   
   
       4 . The resistance training device of  claim 1 , wherein the dual spool resistance wheel assembly comprises: a primary spool; a secondary spool; a resistance wheel assembly; and a rewind or return wheel mounted on a shaft, which is supported by plurality of bearings.  
   
   
       5 . The resistance training device of  claim 4 , whereby two reinforced 130 lbs test lines are wound in opposite directions on the primary and secondary spools.  
   
   
       6 . The resistance training device of  claim 4 , wherein the primary spool contains two times the line as the secondary spool and between 200 and 240%, preferably 220% of the distance of the practice area.  
   
   
       7 . The resistance training device of  claim 1 , wherein the device further comprises: an extension shaft that houses an additional inner shaft with a pulley mounted on it and is adjustable to elevate the line above the practice area; an inverted channel mounted at a right angle to the extension shaft that supports the device when in use; and plurality of suction cups attached to the body that secure the device to a wall surrounding the practice area.  
   
   
       8 . The resistance training device of  claim 1 , wherein the return pulley assembly comprises: a base plate; a bottom pulley; an extension shaft that houses an additional inner shaft with a top pulley mounted on it and is adjustable to elevate the line above the practice area; an inverted channel mounted at a right angle to the extension shaft that supports the return pulley assembly when in use; and plurality of suction cups attached to the base plate that secure the return pulley assembly to the glass or plastic surrounding the practice area.  
   
   
       9 . The resistance training device of  claim 1 , wherein two slack compensators comprises: an elastic cord attached at the ends to a set of snap clips; and a nylon cord attached at its ends to the same set of snap clips.  
   
   
       10 . The resistance training device of  claim 9 , whereby the length of the elastic cord is 3 feet and the length of the nylon cord is 5 feet.  
   
   
       11 . The resistance training device of  claim 1 , wherein the skater's belt comprises: 
 a fabric belt with two D-rings sewn in front and rear, respectively; an    adjustable buckle; and a snap ring disconnect.    
   
   
       12 . The resistance training device of  claim 11 , whereby the fabric belt is approximately 2 inches wide and is made of nylon.  
   
   
       13 . A resistance training device for use by a skater that can be used in an actual rink or a practice area comprising: a body; a directional spool resistance wheel assembly; a return pulley assembly; two slack compensators; and a skater's belt.  
   
   
       14 . The resistance training device of  claim 13 , wherein the body is attached with a reinforced resistance belt which position can be adjusted by a threaded eye hook and an adjustment knob and whereby the reinforced resistance belt is made of Kevlar.  
   
   
       15 . The resistance training device of  claim 13 , wherein the directional spool resistance wheel assembly comprises: a primary spool; a secondary spool; a resistance wheel assembly; a rewind or return wheel mounted on a shaft, which is supported by plurality of bearings; a directional resistance wheel mounted on the shaft with a unidirectional bearing, wherein the unidirectional bearing drives the directional resistance wheel only in one direction, a corresponding resistance belt, and an adjustment assembly.  
   
   
       16 . The resistance training device of  claim 13 , wherein the device further comprises: an extension shaft that houses an additional inner shaft with a pulley mounted on it and is adjustable to elevate the line above the practice area; an inverted channel mounted at a right angle to the extension shaft that supports the device when in use; and plurality of suction cups attached to the body that secure the device to a glass or plastic surrounding the practice area.  
   
   
       17 . The resistance training device of  claim 13 , wherein the return pulley assembly comprises: a base plate; a bottom pulley; an extension shaft that houses an additional inner shaft with a top pulley mounted on it and is adjustable to elevate the line above the practice area; an inverted channel mounted at a right angle to the extension shaft that supports the return pulley assembly when in use; and plurality of suction cups attached to the base plate that secure the return pulley assembly to the glass or plastic surrounding the practice area.  
   
   
       18 . The resistance training device of  claim 13 , wherein two slack compensators comprises: an elastic cord preferably 3 feet in length attached at the ends to a set of snap clips; and a nylon cord preferably 5 feet in length attached at it's ends to the same set of snap clips.  
   
   
       19 . The resistance training device of  claim 13 , wherein the skater's belt comprises: a fabric belt with two D-rings sewn in front and rear, respectively; an adjustable buckle; and a snap ring disconnect.  
   
   
       20 . The resistance training device of  claim 19 , whereby the fabric belt is approximately 2 inches wide and is made of nylon.