Compact weightlifting frame system

Abstract

A weight lifting frame system with a rear frame member, first and second side frame members coupled to opposite ends of the rear frame member and a barbell holding and guiding assembly capable of releasably securing a barbell for selectively guided movement of the barbell relative to the side frame members. The assembly is configured to receive and releasably retain the barbell therein, and includes first and second guide members coupleable to the side frame members, and first and second movable holders coupleable to the guide members.

1 . (canceled) 
     
     
         2 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 39 , wherein each holder has a separate release movable from an open position in which the barbell can be inserted into the holder to a closed position that retains the barbell in the holder. 
     
     
         3 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 39 , wherein the guide members have rod-like portions, and wherein the holders are shaped to slidingly engage the rod-like portions. 
     
     
         4 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 3 , wherein the holders can be pivoted relative to the rod-like portions to a first position facing in a first direction outward from the side frame members or to a second position facing in a second direction approximately opposite the first direction. 
     
     
         5 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 39 , wherein each side frame member comprises an upright member in which a series of spaced openings are defined, further comprising a hook coupleable to each holder, the hook having a tip engageable with one of the openings to suspend the holder and an attached barbell from the side frame member. 
     
     
         6 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 39 , wherein the barbell holders are reconfigurable to position the barbell on the inside or outside of the side frame members. 
     
     
         7 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 39 , wherein each side frame member further comprises an upright member with a first series of spaced openings on one side of the upright member and a second series of spaced openings on an opposite side of the upright member, each barbell holder comprising a projecting hook having a distal tip engageable with one of the first series of openings or the second series of openings. 
     
     
         8 - 9 . (canceled) 
     
     
         10 . The weight lifting system of  claim 11 , wherein the side and rear frame members include respective pivot pins and locking pins, the locking pins being engageable by movement in a generally lateral direction to hold the side frame members in predetermined positions relative to the rear frame member. 
     
     
         11 . A weight lifting frame system, comprising:
 a rear frame member;   first and second side frame members movably coupled to opposite ends, respectively, of the rear frame member, wherein the first and second side frame members are movable relative to the rear frame member between at least a first compact position, and a second position in which the side frame members are spaced from each other to define an exercise space capable of accommodating a user, wherein the side frame members have hinged lateral members allowing the side frame members to be reconfigured from the extended position to the compact position; and   a barbell holding and guiding assembly capable of releasably securing a barbell for selectively guided movement of the barbell relative to the side frame members.   
     
     
         12 . A weight lifting frame system, comprising:
 a rear frame member;   first and second side frame members movably coupled to opposite ends, respectively, of the rear frame member, wherein the first and second side frame members are movable relative to the rear frame member between at least a first compact position, and a second position in which the side frame members are spaced from each other to define an exercise space capable of accommodating a user, wherein at least one of the side frame members and the back frame member has a sliding lateral member allowing the respective frame member to be reconfigured from the extended position to the compact position; and   a barbell holding and guiding assembly capable of releasably securing a barbell for selectively guided movement of the barbell relative to the side frame members.   
     
     
         13 - 16 . (canceled) 
     
     
         17 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 11 , wherein the barbell holding and guiding assembly and the side frame members define a plurality of predetermined vertically spaced positions at which the barbell can be temporarily secured by the user against downwardly movement. 
     
     
         18 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 11 , further comprising a barbell and a pair of barbell holders securedly attached to the barbell. 
     
     
         19 - 38 . (canceled) 
     
     
         39 . The weight lifting frame assembly of  claim 11 , wherein the barbell holding and guiding assembly comprises first and second guide members coupleable to the first and second frame members, respectively, and first and second movable holders coupleable to the first and second guide members, respectively, and wherein the first and second movable holders are configured to receive and releasably retain the barbell therein. 
     
     
         40 . The weight lifting frame assembly of  claim 12 , wherein the barbell holding and guiding assembly comprises first and second guide members coupleable to the first and second frame members, respectively, and first and second movable holders coupleable to the first and second guide members, respectively, and wherein the first and second movable holders are configured to receive and releasably retain the barbell therein. 
     
     
         41 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 40 , wherein each holder has a separate release member moveable from an open position in which the barbell can be inserted into the holder to a closed position that retains the barbell in the holder. 
     
     
         42 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 40 , wherein the guide members have rod-like portions, and wherein the holders are shaped to slidingly engage the rod-like portions. 
     
     
         43 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 42 , wherein the holders can be pivoted relative to the rod-like portions to a first position facing in a first direction outward from the side frame members or to a second position facing in a second direction approximately opposite the first direction. 
     
     
         44 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 40 , wherein each side frame member comprises an upright member in which a series of spaced openings are defined, further comprising a hook coupleable to each holder, the hook having a tip engageable with one of the openings to suspend the holder and an attached barbell from the side frame member. 
     
     
         45 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 40 , wherein the barbell holders are reconfigurable to position the barbell on the inside or outside of the side frame members. 
     
     
         46 . The weight lifting frame system of  claim 40 , wherein each side frame member further comprises an upright member with a first series of spaced openings on one side of the upright member and a second series of spaced openings on an opposite side of the upright member, each barbell holder comprising a projecting hook having a distal tip engageable with one of the first series of openings or the second series of openings. 
     
     
         47 . The weight lifting system of  claim 12 , wherein the side and rear frame members include respective pivot pins and locking pins, the locking pins being engageable by movement in a generally lateral direction to hold the side frame members in predetermined positions relative to the rear frame member.