Boxing simulating exerciser

Abstract

An exercise apparatus includes a frame having a lower support member, an upper support member and a pair of horizontal support members. The lower support member is secured to a base and includes an extension mechanism for raising and lowering the frame. The frame further including a support member and a pair of angled support members operably secured to the frame for supporting a plurality of target pads, each of the target pads positioned to assist a user in executing punches.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . An exercise apparatus comprising:
 a frame;   a plurality of target pads affixed to said frame;   a frame for supporting each of the target pads;   a plurality of brackets attached to the frame for removably securing the exercise apparatus into a doorframe;   a base being adjustable to selectively raise said frame to selectively secure said exercise apparatus into a said doorframe, and to selectively lower said frame to selectively release said exercise apparatus from said doorframe.   
     
     
         2 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the plurality of target pads includes a center pad positioned to receive a properly thrown jab. 
     
     
         3 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the plurality of target pads includes at least one pad positioned to receive a properly thrown hook punch. 
     
     
         4 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the plurality of target pads includes at least one pad positioned to receive a properly thrown uppercut punch. 
     
     
         5 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the plurality of target pads includes a center pad positioned to receive a properly thrown jab punch, at least one pad positioned to receive a properly thrown hook punch and at least one pad positioned to receive a properly thrown uppercut punch. 
     
     
         6 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the exercise apparatus further includes a control panel. 
     
     
         7 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein the control panel is electrically connected to a plurality of lights, each light associated with a said target pad. 
     
     
         8 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein the control panel is electrically connected to a plurality of force sensors, where a force sensor is positioned within each of the target pads. 
     
     
         9 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein the microprocessor further includes an interactive training system. 
     
     
         10 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 6  wherein the microprocessor further communicates with a display. 
     
     
         11 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the target pads are adjustable. 
     
     
         12 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 1  wherein the base includes a mechanism to assist in raising the frame. 
     
     
         13 . An exercise apparatus comprising:
 a frame including a lower support member and a pair of horizontal support members;   said lower support member secured to a base for positioning the exercise apparatus against the ground, at least one of the base and the lower support member being selectively adjustable for raising and lowering the frame;   said horizontal support members being selectively extendable and having a bracket for cooperating with and securing the frame within a doorframe;   a support member and a pair of angled support members operably secured to the frame for supporting a plurality of target pads, said target pads positioned to assist a user in executing punches.   
     
     
         14 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 13  wherein the exercise apparatus further includes a control panel. 
     
     
         15 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 14  wherein the control panel is electrically connected to a plurality of lights, each light associated with a said target pad. 
     
     
         16 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 14  wherein the control panel is electrically connected to a plurality of force sensors, each force sensor positioned within each of the said target pads. 
     
     
         17 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 14  wherein the control panel further includes an interactive training system. 
     
     
         18 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 14  wherein the control panel further includes a display screen. 
     
     
         19 . An exercise apparatus according to  claim 13  wherein the target pads are adjustable. 
     
     
         20 . An exercise apparatus comprising:
 a frame;   a plurality of target pads connected to the frame including a center pad, a left angle pad, a right angle pad, a left wing pad and a right wing pad, wherein:
 the center paid is mounted approximately parallel to an x-y plane and perpendicular to a z axis; 
 the left angle pad is mounted at approximately 38° below the x-axis in the x-z plane; 
 the right angle pad is mounted to mirror the left angle pad; 
 the left wing pad is mounted at approximately 32° below the x axis in the x-y plane and 63° below the z axis in the z-y plane; and 
 the right wing pad is mounted to mirror the left wing pad; 
   a plurality of brackets attached to the frame for removably securing the exercise apparatus into a doorframe; and   a selectively adjustable base for selectively raising said frame.