CN-122028957-A - Exercise sled apparatus and method

Abstract

The present invention provides an exercise sled device that may include a circular base. The exercise sled device may include a weight rack rotatably coupled to the circular base. The exercise sled device may include an anchor secured to or integrally formed with the weight rack, wherein the weight rack includes a directional axis extending from a center of gravity of the exercise sled device to the anchor, and wherein the exercise sled device is configured to follow a user by aligning the directional axis of the weight rack with a direction of a pulling force applied to the anchor by the user.

Inventors

• Garrett Glenn Drumhelle

Assignees

• 加勒特·格伦·德拉姆赫勒

Dates

Publication Date

20260512

Application Date

20240807

Priority Date

20230808

Claims (20)

1. 1. An exercise sled device, comprising: A base; A weight rack rotatably coupled to the base, and An anchor coupled to the weight rack, Wherein the weight rack includes a directional axis extending from a center of gravity of the exercise sled device to the anchor, and Wherein the weight rack is configured to rotate relative to the base to align the directional axis of the weight rack with a direction of a pulling force applied to the anchor.
2. 2. The exercise sled device of claim 1, further comprising a weight bar coupled to the weight rack, wherein the weight bar is configured to removably couple one or more weights to the exercise sled device.
3. 3. The exercise sled device of claim 2, wherein a longitudinal axis of the weight bar is perpendicular to an upper surface of the weight rack and aligned with the center of gravity of the exercise sled device.
4. 4. The exercise sled device of claim 2, further comprising one or more spacer rings configured to be coupled to the counter weight bar between two or more plate weights such that the two or more plate weights are separated from each other.
5. 5. The exercise sled device of claim 1, wherein the weight rack further comprises one or more posts configured to support one or more weights configured to be positioned on the weight rack.
6. 6. The exercise sled device of claim 1, wherein the base further comprises a rim configured to inhibit foreign objects and substances from entering a slot of the base.
7. 7. The exercise sled device of claim 1, further comprising a friction reduction device positioned between the weight frame and the base, wherein the friction reduction device is configured to reduce friction generated when the weight frame is rotated relative to the base.
8. 8. The exercise sled device of claim 7, wherein the friction reducing device is a bushing.
9. 9. The exercise sled device of claim 7, wherein the friction reducing device is a ball bearing.
10. 10. The exercise sled device of claim 9, wherein a ratio of a diameter of the ball bearing to a diameter of the weight rack is greater than about 50%.
11. 11. The exercise sled device of claim 9, wherein a ratio of a diameter of the ball bearing to a diameter of the weight rack is about 50% to about 60%.
12. 12. A method of using an exercise sled device, the method comprising: Attaching a tether to a weight rack rotatably coupled to the exercise sled device; Applying tension to the tether to substantially align a directional axis of the exercise sled device with a direction of tension applied to the tether, and Pulling the exercise sled device to exercise in a direction aligned with the directional axis of the exercise sled device.
13. 13. The method of claim 12, further comprising changing a pull direction of the exercise sled by realigning the directional axis of the exercise sled device with a second pull direction.
14. 14. The method of claim 12, further comprising removably coupling one or more weights to the weight carriage of the exercise sled device.
15. 15. The method of claim 12, further comprising removably coupling a weight bar to the weight rack of the exercise sled device.
16. 16. The method of claim 15, further comprising removably coupling one or more weights to the weight rack of the exercise sled device via the weight bar.
17. 17. An exercise sled device, comprising: A base; A weight rack rotatably coupled to the base; An anchor coupled to the weight rack, and A weight bar coupled to the weight rack and configured to removably couple one or more plate weights to the exercise sled device, and Wherein the longitudinal axis of the weight bar is perpendicular to the upper surface of the weight rack and aligned with the center of gravity of the exercise sled device.
18. 18. The exercise skid device of claim 17, wherein the weight frame includes a directional axis extending from a center of gravity of the exercise skid device to the anchor, and wherein the weight frame is configured to rotate relative to the base to align the directional axis of the weight frame with a direction of a pulling force applied to the anchor.
19. 19. The exercise sled device of claim 17, further comprising one or more spacer rings configured to be coupled to the counter weight bar between two or more plate weights such that the two or more plate weights are separated from each other.
20. 20. The exercise sled device of claim 17, wherein the weight rack further comprises one or more posts configured to support one or more plate weights.

Description

Exercise sled apparatus and method Cross Reference to Related Applications The present application claims priority from U.S. provisional application No. 63/531,351 filed 8/2023, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. Technical Field The present disclosure relates generally to the field of exercise devices and methods, and more particularly to the field of skid exercise devices. Background Exercise skis (also known as push skis or pull skis) are popular exercise tools for strength and physical training. These skis generally include a base with a sled or slide and a handle or attachment point for a weight and are designed to push, pull or drag on various surfaces such as turf, grass or concrete. The skid is effective in building lower body strength, enhancing cardiovascular health, and improving overall locomotor performance. Exercise skis are designed for rectilinear motion in nature. For example, the weight of the sled, friction with the surface, and momentum all cause difficulties in changing direction, requiring effort and skill from the user to overcome these challenges. Disclosure of Invention In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to an exercise sled device that includes a base, a weight rack rotatably coupled to the base, and an anchor coupled to the weight rack, wherein the weight rack includes a directional axis extending from a center of gravity of the exercise sled device to the anchor, and wherein the weight rack is configured to rotate relative to the base to align the directional axis of the weight rack with a direction of a pulling force applied to the anchor. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a method of using an exercise sled device that includes attaching a tether to a weight rack rotatably coupled to the exercise sled device, applying a pulling force to the tether to substantially align a directional axis of the exercise sled device with a direction of the pulling force applied to the tether, and pulling the exercise sled device to perform an exercise in a direction aligned with the directional axis of the exercise sled device. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to an exercise skid device comprising a base, a weight rack rotatably coupled to the base, an anchor coupled to the weight rack, and a weight bar coupled to the weight rack and configured to removably couple one or more plate weights to the exercise skid device, and wherein a longitudinal axis of the weight bar is perpendicular to an upper surface of the weight rack and aligned with a center of gravity of the exercise skid device. Drawings The foregoing is an overview and thus must be limited in detail. The above-mentioned aspects and other aspects, features and advantages of the present technology are described below in connection with various embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. FIG. 1 illustrates an embodiment of a user using an exercise sled apparatus. FIG. 2 illustrates a block diagram of an embodiment of an exercise sled device. Fig. 3A illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of an exercise sled device with weight bars. FIG. 3B illustrates a perspective view of an embodiment of an exercise sled device without a weight bar. FIG. 4 illustrates a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of an exercise sled device. FIG. 5 illustrates an exploded view of an embodiment of an exercise sled device. FIG. 6 illustrates a top perspective view of an embodiment of an exercise sled device with a plate weight removably coupled thereto. FIG. 7 illustrates a side view of an embodiment of an exercise skid device with two plate weights removably coupled to the exercise skid device. Fig. 8 illustrates an embodiment of a method of using an exercise sled device. The illustrated embodiments are merely examples and are not intended to limit the present disclosure. Schematic diagrams are drawn to illustrate features and concepts and are not necessarily drawn to scale. Detailed Description The foregoing is an overview and thus must be limited in detail. The above-mentioned aspects, as well as other aspects, features, and advantages of the present technology will now be described in connection with various embodiments. Inclusion of the following embodiments is not intended to limit the disclosure to these embodiments, but rather to enable any person skilled in the art to make and use the claimed subject matter. Other embodiments may be utilized and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit or scope of the subject matter presented herein. The aspects of the present disclosure as described and illustrated herein may be arranged, combined, modified, and designed in a wide variety of different arrangements, all of which are explicitly contemplated and form part of this disclosure. Conventional skis typically include a skid plate and/or runner at the bottom of the skid to reduce the contact area between the skid