Device to prevent injuries

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention relate to a device for preventing injuries during weight training with free weights. The device for preventing injuries includes at least one weight hoisting unit which is controllable by means of at least one pedal. Preferably, the device for preventing injuries may include an adjustable seat with an adjustable backrest, which is placed between two symmetrically disposed weight hoisting units.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A device for preventing injuries during weight training with free weights, the device comprises at least one weight hoisting unit controllable by means of at least one pedal. 
     
     
         2 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one weight hoisting unit and/or the at least one control pedal is mounted on a base. 
     
     
         3 . The device according to  claim 1  further comprises a seat. 
     
     
         4 . The device according to  claim 3 , wherein the seat is adjustable with respect to the base. 
     
     
         5 . The device according to  claim 3 , wherein the seat comprises a backrest. 
     
     
         6 . The device according to  claim 5 , wherein the backrest is adjustable with respect to the seat. 
     
     
         7 . The device according to  claim 3 , wherein the seat is placed between two symmetrically disposed weight hoisting units. 
     
     
         8 . The device according to  claim 3 , wherein the seat is mounted on the base. 
     
     
         9 . The device according to  claim 3 , wherein the seat is mounted on the base at a position located between two symmetrically disposed weight hoisting units. 
     
     
         10 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one weight hoisting unit comprises a linear weight hoisting actuator, a guide mounted on hinges, and a weight holder. 
     
     
         11 . The device according to  claim 9 , wherein the at least one weight hoisting unit comprises a linear weight hoisting actuator, a guide mounted on the hinges, and a weight holder. 
     
     
         12 . The device according to  claim 10 , wherein the hoisting actuator is an electric or hydraulic or pneumatic or electromagnetic actuator. 
     
     
         13 . The device according to  claim 1 , wherein the at least one weight hoisting unit comprises a tilt actuator. 
     
     
         14 . The device according to  claim 11 , wherein the at least one weight hoisting unit comprises a tilt actuator. 
     
     
         15 . The device according to  claim 13 , wherein the tilt actuator is an electric or hydraulic or pneumatic or electromagnetic actuator. 
     
     
         16 . The device according to  claim 1  further comprises an electrical box having an “on/off” button and/or a “stop” button. 
     
     
         17 . The device according to  claim 12  further comprises an electrical box having an “on/off” button and/or a “stop” button. 
     
     
         18 . The device according to  claim 1  further comprises:
 two weight hoisting units controllable by means of two pedals, wherein each of the two weight hoisting unit comprises a linear weight hoisting actuator, a guide mounted on hinges, a weight holder, and a tilt actuator; 
 a seat, preferably adjustable, comprising a backrest, preferably adjustable, wherein the seat is placed between the two symmetrically disposed weight hoisting units; 
 an electrical box having an “on/off” button and/or a “stop” button; and a base on which the weight hoisting units, the pedals, and the seat are mounted.