Pivoting scissor action heavy bag mount

Abstract

The scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount has an overhead attachment support bar, a minimum of two support arms each having at least one 360-degree movement hinge which allows for independent arm action to swing freely about a vertical axis in either direction in a 360-degree range also having a minim of one spring. The scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount is an exercise device that specifically supports the bag such that, hitting the bag allows the bag to move unpredictably in a variety of directions from the force of each strike thereby exercising, conditioning and developing the muscles of the user. The bag mount is designed so the bag will move laterally in a horizontal plane, with limited pendula motion having an endless path of movement simulating the movement of an opponent.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount being a heavy bag holding exercise device for combat arts training such as Mixed Martial Arts or Boxing an apparatus specifically supported to have a pivoting scissor action heavy bag movement which allows the bag to move laterally in a horizontal plane parallel to the ground or floor allowing for multidirectional movement to exercise, condition and develop the muscles of the user, and;
 composed of an overhead attachment support bar, two support arms, two 360-degree movement hinges having rotational movement about a vertical axis in either direction, and a minim of one load spring, and;   specifically supported such that the suspended bag will move laterally when hit in a horizontal plane with limited pendula motion thereby simulating the horizontal sliding movement of an opponent, while having an endless path of bag movement, and;   a bag mount where striking the supported bag provides the inertia which causes the main support arm to move in one rotational direction taking the bag and pivoting support arm with it turning in unity of motion with the main support arm until the spring loads and contracts thereby causing the pivoting support arm and suspended bag to rotate in the opposite direction as the main support arm which continues to rotate in its original direction, and;   it is this action which creates a scissors movement between the main support arm and pivot support arm while the load spring reverses the rotational movement of the main pivot arm which creates a multidirectional sliding bag movement.   
     
     
         2 . A scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount as set forth in  claim 1  where the load spring(s) may be a large stretchable band or bands. 
     
     
         3 . A scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount as set forth in  claim 1  where said bag mount is constructed of steel, aluminum, a metal composite, wood, plastic or an epoxy resin or a combination thereof to reduce weight and improve strength. 
     
     
         4 . A scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount as set forth in  claim 1  where more than one load spring is used on either side of the 360-degree hinge(s) to increase the force required to load the spring(s) thereby increasing the movement of the bag when the load springs constrict. 
     
     
         5 . A scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount as set forth in  claim 1  where the 360-degree hinge(s) are a pin joint which does not have sealed bearings. 
     
     
         6 . A scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount as set forth in  claim 1  where the overhead attachment support bar is flat and has predrilled holes for mounting to rafters, ceilings or beams. 
     
     
         7 . A scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount as set forth in  claim 1  having multiple anchor points which allows for various spring tensions which effects the speed and movement of the bag. 
     
     
         8 . A scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount as set forth in  claim 1  where the inertia of the bag provides a load on the load spring which in turn has the effect of moving the bag quickly improving the speed of the bag over a large area of movement. Instead of the bag slowing down after the athlete hits it the load spring captures the inertia and moves the bag. Normally the bag slows as the inertia dissipates but collecting it in the load spring provides energy to perpetuate the movement so the athlete must then move quicker to keep up with the bag after they hit it. 
     
     
         9 . A scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount being a heavy bag support mechanism which allows the bag to move laterally in a horizontal plane parallel to the ground or floor allowing for multidirectional movement to exercise, condition and develop the muscles of the user, and;
 a overhead attachment support bar which connects to the ceiling or like overhead structure by mounting brackets and;   a main support arm attached at the center of the main overhead attachment support bar by a 360-degree pivot joint which allows the main support arm to swing horizontally in either direction, and;   the pivoting support arm attaches to the other end of the main support arm by a 360-degree pivot joints which allows the pivoting support arm to swing horizontally in either direction relative to the main support arm creating a second rotational plane relative to the main support arm, and;   this double rotation allows the pivoting support arm to move in the opposite direction of the main support arm creating the scissor movement of the mount, and;   a load spring connecting the main support arm to the pivoting support arm which captures energy and striking the supported bag provides inertia which causes the main support arm to move in one rotational direction taking the bag and pivoting support arm with it until the spring loads and then contracts causing the pivoting support arm and suspended bag to rotate in the opposite direction as the main support arm thereby creating an unpredictable and un anticipated bag movement.   
     
     
         10 . A scissor action pivoting heavy bag mount as set forth in  claim 9  wherein a secondary support arm and at least one additional load spring are added to the pivoting support arm creating a third pivoting axis which increases the range of motion of the bag and improves ease of unpredictable movement of the bag.