Multiple pulley system exercise device

Abstract

A multiple pulley system exercise device is provide herein. Generally, the multiple pulley system exercise device provides resistance devices coupled to multiple adjustable pulley systems positioned on a frame to allow a user to perform various exercises involving a wide range of motions within a limited space. In a specific embodiment, the multiple pulley system exercise device comprises four adjustable pulley systems (a first, second, third, and fourth pulley system) wherein the first and second pulley systems are coupled to a first resistance device and the third and fourth pulley systems are coupled to a second resistance device.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A multiple pulley system exercise device comprising:
 a left frame comprising a vertical positioning member, a top horizontal member and a bottom horizontal member, wherein each horizontal member having a first end and a second end;   a right frame comprising a vertical positioning member, a top horizontal member and a bottom horizontal member and a base, wherein each horizontal member has a first end and a second end;   a first, second, third and fourth pulley system, wherein each pulley system comprises one, two, three, four, five, or six or more pulleys;   a left and right resistance device; and   a first, second, third, and fourth cable, each cable comprising a first and second end;   wherein the top horizontal member of the left frame is attached at its first end to the vertical positioning member of the left frame; wherein the bottom horizontal member of the left frame is attached at its first end to the vertical positioning member of the left frame; wherein the top horizontal member of the right frame is attached at its first end to the vertical positioning member of the right frame; wherein the bottom horizontal member of the right frame is attached at its first end to the vertical positioning member of the right frame;   wherein the left resistance device is configured within the left frame to provide resistance for performing exercise; wherein the first end of the first cable is connected to the left resistance device; wherein the first cable is configured to transfer resistance provided by the left resistance device; wherein the first pulley system is configured to accept at least a portion of the first cable; wherein the first pulley system comprises one or more guide pulleys attached to the second end of the top horizontal member of the left frame and a connector pulley, and wherein the first pulley system guides the second end of the first cable downward, towards a user positioned in front of the left frame;   wherein, the second cable is configured to transfer resistance provided by the left resistance device; the second cable is attached at its first end to the base of the left frame; wherein the second pulley system is configured to accept at least a portion of the second cable and guide the second end of the second cable to the user; the second pulley system comprises one or more guide pulleys attached to the second end of the bottom horizontal member of the left frame and a connector pulley, wherein the connector pulley of the second pulley system is connected to the connector pulley of the first pulley system by a connecting element that allows for the rotation of the connector pulleys of the first and second pulley system, and wherein the second pulley system is configured in a manner such that a user pulling on the second cable causes the first pulley system to pull downward on the first cable, causing the left resistance device to be lifted upwards;   wherein the right resistance device is configured within the right frame to provide resistance for performing exercise; wherein the first end of the third cable is connected to the right resistance device; wherein the third cable is configured to transfer resistance provided by the right resistance device; wherein the third pulley system is configured to accept at least a portion of the third cable; wherein the third pulley system comprises one or more guide pulleys attached to the second end of the top horizontal member of the right frame and a connector pulley, and wherein the third pulley system guides the second end of the third cable downward, towards a user positioned in front of the left frame;   wherein the fourth cable is configured to transfer resistance provided by the right resistance device; the fourth cable is attached at its first end to the base of the right frame; wherein the fourth pulley system is configured to accept at least a portion of the fourth and guide the second end of the fourth cable to the user; wherein the fourth pulley system comprises one or more guide pulleys attached to the second end of the bottom horizontal member of the right frame and a connector pulley, wherein the connector pulley of the fourth pulley system is connected to the connector pulley of the first pulley system by a connecting element that allows for the rotation of the connector pulleys of the third and fourth pulley system, and wherein the fourth pulley system is configured in a manner such that a use pulling on the fourth cable during causes the fourth pulley system to pull downward on the third cable, causing the right resistance device to be lifted upwards.   
     
     
         2 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the top and/or bottom horizontal members is attached to a vertical member of the left or right frame using a locking element that allows for the at least one of the horizontal members to be adjusted and locked in a plurality of positions along the vertical positioning member. 
     
     
         3 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the top horizontal members of the left and right frames are connected, and wherein the bottom horizontal members of the left and right frames are connected. 
     
     
         4 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the top and bottom horizontal members can be moved along and locked into a plurality of fixed positions along the vertical positioning member by a locking element. 
     
     
         5 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein each of the first, second, third, and fourth pulley systems comprises two guide pulleys. 
     
     
         6 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the guide pulleys of the first and third pulley systems are attached to the top horizontal members of the left and right frames, respectively, so that the guide pulleys of the first and third pulley systems are spaced approximately 18 inches from each other, and wherein the guide pulleys of the second and fourth pulley systems are attached to the bottom horizontal members of the left and right frames, respectively, so that the guide pulleys of the second and fourth pulley systems are spaced approximately 18 inches from each other. 
     
     
         7 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the guide pulleys from the first, second, third or fourth pulley system attached to the second end of a horizontal member is pivotally attached is attached in a manner so that the pulley is capable of pivoting along a vertical axis. 
     
     
         8 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 1  further comprising a first handle attached to the second end of the first cable, a second handle attached to the second end of the second cable, a third handle attached to the second end of the third cable, and/or a fourth handle attached to the second end of the fourth cable. 
     
     
         9 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 8 , wherein at least one of the first, second, third and fourth handles is detachable. 
     
     
         10 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 8 , wherein at least one of the first, second, third or fourth handles is connected to the second end of its cable by a snap. 
     
     
         10 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 8 , wherein at least one of the first, second, third or fourth handles is connected to the second end of its cable by a chain. 
     
     
         11 . The multiple pulley system exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the left and right resistance device each comprises:
 a weight stack setting upon a base;   a lifting mount connected to the top of the weight stack;   a first elastic element and a second elastic element, the first elastic element having a top end and a bottom end, and the second elastic element having a top end and a bottom end;   wherein the first elastic element is interposed vertically along the left side of the weight stack between the lifting mount and the base, and the top end of the first elastic element is connected proximate the center, left side of the lifting mount, and the bottom end of the first elastic element is connected proximate the center, left side of the base;   and wherein the second elastic element is interposed vertically along the right side of the weight stack between the lifting mount and the base, and the top end of the second elastic element is connected proximate the center, right side of the lifting mount, and the bottom end of the second elastic element is connected proximate the center, right side of the base.