Surface mounted modular exercise device

Abstract

Described herein are devices and methods which incorporate a surface mounted “base structure” for use with one or more components allowing various resistance-based exercises to be performed, for example, exercises incorporating bars, benches, handles and resistance bands. The device can be made modular such that an intermediate structure can interchangeably cooperate with various components allowing a myriad of different exercises to be performed, utilizing the same single intermediate structure. The device can comprise additional designs and features to enhance the safety and stability of the device and the connections of the various components to the device.

I claim: 
     
         1 . An exercise device, comprising:
 a base structure; and   an intermediate structure configured to connect to said base structure, said intermediate structure configured to accept a modular connection portion, said modular connection portion connected to an exercise element.   
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said base structure is substantially linear. 
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said base structure is configured to connect to a substantially vertical surface. 
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said exercise element is selected from the group consisting of a resistance band connecting structure, a chin-up bar, dip/ab bar, a bench, and a ballet barre. 
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said intermediate structure further comprises a safety component connected to said intermediate structure, said safety component configured to secure said intermediate structure to said base structure. 
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 5 , wherein said safety component comprises a safety latch configured to rotate about an axis. 
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said intermediate structure further comprises a support structure configured to provide mechanical support to a point at which said modular connection portion connects to said intermediate structure. 
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein said base structure comprises one or more grooves and said intermediate structure comprises one or more connection structures configured to connect to said one or more grooves. 
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 8 , wherein said intermediate structure is held in place by gravity when connected to said base structure. 
     
     
         10 . The exercise device of  claim 1  wherein said intermediate structure is moveable with respect to said base structure. 
     
     
         11 . An exercise device, comprising:
 a base structure, said base structure comprising one or more grooves, wherein at least one of said one or more grooves comprise a substantially horizontal channel and a substantially vertical portion, said one or more grooves configured to connect to a modular connection portion, said modular connection portion connected to an exercise element.   
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 11 , wherein said base structure is substantially linear. 
     
     
         13 . The exercise device of  claim 11 , wherein said base structure is configured to connect to a substantially vertical surface. 
     
     
         14 . The exercise device of  claim 11 , wherein said exercise element is selected from the group consisting of a resistance band connecting structure, a chin-up bar, dip/ab bar, a bench, and a ballet barre. 
     
     
         15 . The exercise device of  claim 11 , wherein said modular connection portion further comprises a safety latch configured to rotate about an axis. 
     
     
         16 . The exercise device of  claim 15 , wherein said safety latch is configured such that it can be positioned in one or more of said one or more grooves. 
     
     
         17 . The exercise device of  claim 11 , wherein said modular connection portion is held in place by gravity when connected to said base structure. 
     
     
         18 . The exercise device of  claim 11 , wherein said modular connection portion comprises at least one connection element, said at least one connection element configured to connect to said base portion and rest in said substantially vertical portion of at least one of said one or more grooves. 
     
     
         19 . The exercise device of  claim 11 , further comprising an intermediate structure configured to connect said modular connection portion to said base structure. 
     
     
         20 . An exercise device, comprising:
 a substantially linear base structure configured to connect to a substantially vertical surface;   a plurality of grooves in said substantially linear base structure, said grooves comprising a substantially “L” shape comprising a substantially horizontal channel and a substantially vertical portion; and   one or more intermediate structures, said one or more intermediate structures configured to accept a modular connection portion, said modular connection portion connected to an exercise element.