1988-02-12
1990-07-10
Crow, Stephen R.
Undertaking
273386, A63B 6900
Patent
active
049402285
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The invention relates to a boxing training device involving the action of at least one reaction body on a mobile reaction area.
Various arrangements are known for training boxers. The most common training devices are a punching ball fixed on an elastic bar, a boxing ball fixed between ropes, and a sandbag. These devices are more or less suited for training punches but are not suited for training spatially or temporally coordinated boxing movements.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The object of the invention is to construct a device providing training situations with spatially staggered movement planes similar to competition conditions.
According to the invention, this object is achieved by using a reaction body that takes up the kinetic energy produced during the action of at least one boxing glove, said energy being dependent on punching force and punching direction, and transmitting this energy to a measuring device.
Such a device is used for training spatially and temporarily coordinated boxing movements, including combinations of such movements, as well mechanical punching exercises. The device according to the invention can be used simultaneously by two boxers in a competition and can show the effect of actions in spatially staggered movement planes. The results obtained by registering a punch (hit), or a combination series of punches can be required from the boxer, whereby the time element is also taken into account. This device responds in direct relation to the action of the user. Measuring the result (hits) is performed by a simple method. Physical strength and persistence are trained as well as reactivity and realization, and mastering of changing situations. An individual adjustment of the degree of difficulty is achieved by changing movable parts of the device. Furthermore, the device is adapted to the user. Due to unexpected situations, the device is very amusing and can be used in sporting clubs and other institutions.
Further features of the invention are described hereinafter relative to the drawings, in which:
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 shows a device with reaction bodies that rotate around a vertical axis, in a front view;
FIG. 2 is a top view of the device according to FIG. 1;
FIGS. 3-5 illustrate a further embodiment of the invention having reaction bodies rotating around a vertical axis in a front view, in a sectional side view and in a top view, respectively;
FIGS. 6-8 show an embodiment of a device with horizontal shifting reaction bodies in a front elevational view, a sectional plan view taken along line VII--VII in FIG. 6, and a sectional side view taken along line VIII--VIII in FIG. 8. respectively; and
FIGS. 9 and 10 show a further embodiment of a device with horizontal shifting reaction bodies in a front view and a side view.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS
FIGS. 1 and 2 show a device 1 with two reaction bodies 5 that are arranged on a pedestal 25. The reaction bodies are in the form of vertically shiftable revolution bodies 9 that rotate around a respective vertical axis of rotation 13. Each rotational axis 13 is, therefore, provided as a threaded spindle on which the revolution body 9 slides by being provided with one or more nuts that have a thread pitch matched to the spindle thread and are separately and movably arranged on the spindle thread for enabling rotation of revolution body 9 with low friction force.
This device 1 is suitable for enabling two boxers 8 to spar without body contact while still providing the character of full competition. Depending on the punching force and punching frequency of each boxer 8 as well as the punching direction, the revolution bodies 9 will either move up or down from the central position due to their opposite rotations, represented by arrows in FIG. 2. A draw game is also possible, if each of the boxers 8 move one revolution body to their advantage.
A measuring scale 14 is provided in proximity to the revolution bodies 9, extending axially relative to the rotational axes 13,
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