Exercise apparatus

Abstract

The invention relates to an exercise apparatus, particularly a sling suspension device, for performing gymnastical and training body exercises, comprising a carrying device (A) for holding a decompression stick ( 13 ) which is optionally pivotable about a vertical axis and at which are arranged suspension devices ( 24, 25 ) for slings (S), belts and/or ropes ( 28 ) for positioning and/or moving body parts and/or for putting on loads, characterized in that the decompression stick ( 13 ) is at least partially reinforced in the vertical direction and that it supports transverse bars ( 11; 11 a . . . 11 g ) which can be displaceably adjusted and rotated.

1 .- 46 . (canceled) 
   
   
       47 . An exercise apparatus, in particular sling apparatus, for gymnastic and/or training movement of the body, with a supporting arrangement for holding an optionally displaceable decompression bar which is pivotable about a vertical axis and on which there are suspension devices for slings, straps and/or ropes for supporting and/or moving body parts and/or for applying loads, characterized in that the decompression bar is at least partially stiffened in the vertical direction and supports crossbars which are adjustable displaceably and are rotatable thereon. 
   
   
       48 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that the decompression bar has bars, tubes or the like which are arranged in parallel one above another and form a beam on which the crossbars are displaceably arranged. 
   
   
       49 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that the supporting arrangement has a plate which can be anchored to a room ceiling and is connected rigidly to a supporting rod which protrudes from it and the lower end of which has a rotational and supporting bearing for the decompression bar. 
   
   
       50 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that the rotational and supporting bearing is located at or in the vicinity of one end of the decompression bar. 
   
   
       51 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 50 , characterized in that a strut which is coupled rotatably to the upper end of the supporting rod is connected to the other, free end of the decompression bar. 
   
   
       52 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that the or each decompression bar has rotational bearings which are connected to displaceable linear bearings. 
   
   
       53 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that the crossbars are arranged in the region of the decompression bar in a manner such that they are rotatable on twin-mounted rotors and/or such that they are displaceable in particular along the longitudinal extent of the decompression bar. 
   
   
       54 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that there is a frame which is held by a supporting arrangement and on which the or each decompression bar is mounted displaceably, for example approximately centrally. 
   
   
       55 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 54 , characterized in that the frame has two rails which are spaced apart parallel to each other and to which two cross struts are connected, of which at least one is longitudinally displaceable and on which the or each decompression bar is mounted in a transversely displaceable and rotatable and pivotable manner by means of a respective rotational/linear bearing. 
   
   
       56 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 54 , characterized in that there is an adjusting device for the height adjustment of the frame, for example a cascade motor, a pneumatic drive or a hydraulic drive. 
   
   
       57 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that the devices for suspending or fastening slings, straps and/or ropes are freely moveable in at least one part of a plane which is defined by the pivoting or translation plane of the decompression bars or the suspension bearings arranged thereon. 
   
   
       58 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that crossbars which have receiving bearings with eyelets or rope pulleys or the like for the slings, straps and ropes are provided on the or each decompression bar. 
   
   
       59 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that the devices for suspending slings, straps and/or ropes on bars, in particular crossbars of the decompression bar and/or a traction bar have displaceable bearings which are freely moveable along the crossbars. 
   
   
       60 . The apparatus, in particular as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that a moveable part or a plurality of mutually moveable parts is assigned a drive, in particular an electric motor, for generating an intermittent, cyclic or oscillating movement. 
   
   
       61 . The apparatus, in particular as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that at least one adaptor for the coupling of a mini decompression bar can be attached to a shaft or a crossbar. 
   
   
       62 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 47 , characterized in that in each case two bars are each provided with an adaptor, which is displaceable in an easy-running manner, for a mini decompression bar. 
   
   
       63 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 61 , characterized in that a or the adaptor has a rotor which is guided in a freely displaceable manner on the assigned bar, preferably by means of a linear ball bearing. 
   
   
       64 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 61 , characterized in that a or the adaptor is of rotatable and/or lockable design. 
   
   
       65 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 64 , characterized in that a or the adaptor has, on the rotor, a rotational bearing at which the mini decompression bar is held. 
   
   
       66 . The apparatus as claimed in  claim 62 , characterized in that a supporting bearing can be coupled to the rotor.