AU2020102125A4 - An exercise device - Google Patents

Abstract

An exercise device for exercising, the exercise device including a frame, a pivot member pivotally mounted relative to the frame, the pivot member including a 5 main portion, a first extending portion, and a second extending portion, a stop point to limit movement of the pivot member in a first direction, and an actuator to move the stop point between a first position and a second position, wherein in use, a user can move the pivot member by pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and/or an opposed second direction. 10 1/9 10 106 52 48 24 58 14 10r R 42 6030 3 44 46 50 32 68 *36 54 28 62 66 38 16 64 20 10812 26 110 18 Figure 1

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AN EXERCISE DEVICE

FIELD OF INVENTION The present invention relates to an exercise device. The present invention has particular but not exclusive application for a system and a method for exercising. The patent specification describes this use but it is by way of example only and the invention is not limited to this use.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION Exercising involves an individual engaging in physical activity with the aim of sustaining or improving an individual's health and fitness. A form of exercising involves an individual using exercise equipment to exercise with the aim of building muscle and improving strength, muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness. Typically, the use of exercise equipment allows for additional weight and/or resistance to be used for a more difficult workout. This allows an individual to continue to develop and optimise an exercise routine to build muscle and improve strength, muscle tone and cardiovascular fitness. Each piece of exercise equipment is typically designed to be used for one exercise. A workout routine which combines a range of exercises typically requires an individual to use a number of different pieces of exercise equipment. Typically an individual will use one piece of exercise equipment for each exercise. A problem with the current exercise equipment is that an individual requires access to multiple pieces of exercise equipment to complete a comprehensive workout, which takes up a lot of floor space. Often, an individual must wait for others to finish using a particular piece of exercise equipment and risk getting cold in between exercises. Where a person shares equipment with other people there is a risk of spreading bacteria and viruses.

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to overcome or at least alleviate one or more of the abovementioned problems with exercise equipment and/or provide the consumer with a useful or commercial choice.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION In one aspect, the present invention broadly resides in an exercise device for exercising, the exercise device including a frame; a pivot member pivotally mounted relative to the frame, the pivot member including a main portion; a first extending portion; and a second extending portion; a stop point to limit the movement of the pivot member in a first direction; and an actuator to move the stop point between a first position and a second position, wherein, in use a user can move the pivot member by pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and/or an opposed second direction. Preferably, the frame has an upright member. Preferably, the frame has a base member. Preferably, the base member supports the frame relative to a ground surface. Preferably, the upright member extends from the base member. Preferably, the base member includes a U-shaped section defining an opening. Preferably, the opening enables unhindered access to the first extending portion. Preferably, the pivot member is pivotally mounted relative to the upright member. Preferably, the pivot member is rotatably connected to the upright member. Preferably, the pivot member rotates about a pivot point. Preferably, the pivot point is located along the main portion of the pivot member. Preferably, the pivot point is a pin, a bolt or the like. Preferably, the pin, bolt or the like is connected to the upright member by one or more bearings. Preferably, the first extending portion of the pivot member extends transverse relative to the main portion. More preferably, the first extending portion extends perpendicular to the main portion. Preferably, the first extending portion extends transverse relative to the main portion in an opposite direction relative to the second extending portion. Preferably, the first extending portion includes a first shaped portion. Preferably, the first shaped portion is accessible on a first side of the upright member. Preferably, the first shaped portion includes two spaced arms. Preferably, the first shaped portion is a U-shaped portion. Preferably, one or more accessory is attached or attachable to the first extending portion. Preferably, the one or more accessory is attached or attachable to the first shaped portion. Preferably, the one or more accessories includes one or more of a handle, a tether, a chain, a rope, a cable, a strap, a grip or a bar. Preferably, the one or more accessory is one or more handles. Preferably, the second extending portion of the pivot member extends transverse relative to the main portion. More preferably, the second extending portion extends perpendicular to the main portion. Preferably, the second extending portion extends transverse relative to the main portion in an opposite direction relative to the first extending portion. Preferably, the second extending portion includes a second shaped portion. Preferably, the second shaped portion is accessible on a second side of the upright member. Preferably, the second shaped portion includes two spaced arms. Preferably, the second shaped portion is a T shaped portion. Preferably, one or more accessory is attached or attachable to the second extending portion. Preferably, the one or more accessory is attached or attachable to the second shaped portion. Preferably, the one or more accessories includes one or more of a handle, a tether, a chain, a rope, a cable, a strap, a grip or a bar. Preferably, the one or more accessory is one or more bars. Preferably, when the stop point is in the first position, the pivot member can pivot further in the first direction compared to when the stop point is in the second position. Preferably, when the stop point is in the first position, the first extending portion is in a lower position and the second extending portion is in an upper position. Preferably, when the stop point is in the second position, the first extending portion is in an upper position and the second extending portion is in a lower position. Preferably, when the pivot member pivots in the second direction the first extending portion moves towards an extended position. Preferably, the stop point is attached to, or part of the actuator. Preferably, the stop point includes one or more bearings to enable the pivot member to slide relative to the stop point. Preferably, the actuator is one of a hydraulic actuator, an electric actuator, a manual actuator or a pneumatic actuator. Preferably, the actuator is a hydraulic actuator. Preferably, the hydraulic actuator includes a hydraulic cylinder. Preferably, the hydraulic actuator enables the pivot member to move safely between the first and second position. Preferably, the hydraulic actuator enables the pivot member to safely stop in a position at or between the first and the second position. Preferably, the hydraulic actuator moves the stop point to define a safety point beyond which the pivot member cannot move in the first direction. Preferably, the actuator is controlled by a controller. Preferably, the controller controls the actuator via a wired connection. Alternatively, the controller controls the actuator via a wireless connection. Preferably, the controller includes one or more buttons, one or more switches, a touch pad, a device or a touchscreen device. In one embodiment, the controller includes a button to control the actuator. In another embodiment, the controller includes a switch to control the actuator. In a further embodiment, the controller includes a touchscreen device to control the actuator, to programme predetermined settings to position the pivot member and/or to play videos including exercise demonstrations. Preferably, the controller can be controlled by a remote device. In one embodiment, the remote device is a mobile phone. In another embodiment, the remote device is a tablet. In a further embodiment, the remote device is a laptop. Preferably, the exercise device includes one or more weights to bias the first extending portion in the first direction. Preferably, the one or more weights are associated with the first extending portion. Preferably, the one or more weights are associated with the first shaped portion. In one embodiment, a weightlifting barbell is releasably attached to the first extending portion. Preferably, the one or more weights are associated with the weightlifting barbell. Preferably, the one or more weights are one or more weight plates. In another embodiment, one or more springs or the like can substitute the one or more weights. Preferably, the exercise device includes one or more weights to bias the second extending portion in the second direction. Preferably, the one or more weights are associated with the second extending portion. Preferably, the one or more weights are associated with the second shaped portion. In one embodiment, a weightlifting barbell is releasably attached to the second extending portion. Preferably, the one or more weights are associated with the weightlifting barbell. Preferably, the one or more weights are one or more weight plates. In another embodiment, one or more springs or the like can substitute the one or more weights. Preferably, the exercise device includes one or more storage member to store one or more weights when not in use. Preferably, the one or more storage member is located on the upright member.

Preferably, the exercise device includes one or more exercise bench. Preferably, the one or more exercise bench is one of a built-in exercise bench or a free-standing exercise bench. In one embodiment, at least one of the one or more exercise bench is a built-in exercise bench. Preferably, at least one of the one or more built-in exercise bench is located on the second side of the upright member. Preferably, at least one of the one or more built-in exercise bench is connected to the frame. Preferably, at least one of the one or more built-in exercise bench is connected to the frame via the upright member and/or the base member. In another embodiment, at least one of the one or more exercise bench is a free-standing exercise bench. Preferably, at least one of the one or more free-standing exercise bench is located on the first side of the upright member. Preferably, at least one of the one or more free-standing exercise bench is located partially within the U-shaped section of the base member to allow access to the first extending portion. In a further embodiment, at least one of the one or more exercise bench is a built-in exercise bench and at least one of the one or more exercise bench is a free-standing exercise bench. Preferably, at least one of the one or more built-in exercise bench is located on the second side of the upright member. Preferably, at least one of the one or more built-in exercise bench is connected to the frame. Preferably, at least one of the one or more built-in exercise bench is connected to the frame via the upright member and/or the base member. Preferably, at least one of the one or more free-standing exercise bench is located on the first side of the upright member. Preferably, at least one of the one or more free-standing exercise bench is located partially within the U-shaped section of the base member to allow access to the first extending portion. Preferably, the exercise device includes a moveable lever to hold the pivot member in a desired position. Preferably, the moveable lever inhibits the first extending portion from moving past the desired position in the first direction. Preferably, the pivot member includes one or more engaging portion to engage with the moveable lever to hold the pivot member in the desired position. Preferably, the desired position is located between the first position and the second position of the stop point. Preferably, the moveable lever is pivotally mounted relative to the frame. More preferably, the moveable lever is pivotally mounted relative to a secondary portion of the frame. Preferably, the moveable lever is rotatably connected to the secondary portion of the frame. Preferably, the moveable lever rotates about a secondary pivot point. Preferably, the secondary pivot point is located along the secondary portion of the frame. Preferably, the secondary pivot point is a pin, a bolt or the like. Preferably, the pin, bolt or the like is connected to the secondary portion of the frame by one or more bearings. Preferably, the moveable lever pivots between a disengaged position and an engaged position. Preferably, in the disengaged position the moveable lever is spaced from the one or more engaging portion to enable the first extending portion to move unhindered by the moveable lever. Preferably, the moveable lever is biased towards the disengaged position. Preferably, the moveable lever is biased towards the disengage position by gravity. Preferably, when the one or more engaging portion engages with the moveable lever, the moveable lever is held in the engaged position. Preferably, in the engaged position, the moveable lever is adapted to engage with the one or more engaging portion to hold the pivot member in the desired position. Preferably, when the moveable lever is in the engaged position, when the first extending portion is moved in the second direction, the one or more engaging portion disengages from the moveable lever causing the moveable lever to move towards the disengaged position. Preferably, the moveable lever includes one or more stop portion. Preferably, the one or more engaging portion engages with the moveable lever via one or more of the one or more stop portions. Preferably, the exercise device includes a manual safety stop point to further limit the pivoting of the pivot member in the first direction. Preferably, the manual safety stop point is associated with the secondary portion of the frame. Preferably, the secondary portion of the frame includes one or more safety stop positions. Preferably, the manual safety stop point is associated with one of the one or more safety stop positions. Preferably, the manual safety stop point is in the form of a setting pin. In another aspect, the present invention broadly resides in an exercise device for exercise training, the exercise device including a frame; a pivot member pivotally mounted relative to the frame, the pivot member including a main portion; a first extending portion; and a second extending portion; a stop point to limit movement of the pivot member in a first direction; and an actuator to move the stop point between a first position and a second position, wherein in use, a user can move the pivot member by pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and/or an opposed second direction and when the stop point is in the first position the pivot member can pivot further in the first direction compared to when the stop point is in the second position. In a further aspect, the present invention broadly resides in a method of exercising using an exercise device as described in this specification, the method including steps of adjusting the stop point between the first position and the second position to move the first extending portion between the lower position and the upper position, respectively; and pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and in a second direction between the stop point and an extended position. Preferably, the step of adjusting the stop point between the first position and the second position includes moving the stop point with the actuator. Preferably, the actuator is one of a hydraulic actuator, an electric actuator, a manual actuator or a pneumatic actuator. Preferably, the actuator is a hydraulic actuator. Preferably, the step of adjusting the stop point between the first position and the second position with the actuator enables the controlled movement of the first extending portion between the lower position and the upper position. Preferably, the actuator enables the controlled movement of the first extending portion between the lower position and the upper position by limiting movement of the pivot member in the first direction. Preferably, the step of adjusting the stop point between the first position and the second position includes controlling the actuator with a controller. Preferably, the controller controls the actuator via a wired connection. Alternatively, the controller controls the actuator via a wireless connection. Preferably, the controller includes one or more buttons, one or more switches, a touch pad, a device or a touchscreen device. In one embodiment, the step of adjusting the stop point between the first position and the second position includes pressing a button on the controller to control the actuator. In another embodiment, the step of adjusting the stop point between the first position and the second position includes switching a switch on the controller to control the actuator. In another embodiment, the step of adjusting the stop point between the first position and the second position includes touching the touchscreen on the controller to activate predetermined settings to position the pivot member and/or to play videos including exercise demonstrations. Preferably, the step of adjusting the stop point between the first position and the second position further includes controlling the controller with a mobile device. In one embodiment, the remote device is a mobile phone. In another embodiment, the remote device is a tablet. In a further embodiment, the remote device is a laptop. Preferably, the method further includes the step of stopping the stop point at or between the first position and the second position. Preferably, the step of stopping the stop point at or between the first position and the second position includes stopping the stop point with the actuator. Preferably, the actuator stops the stop point at or between the first position and the second position to safely hold the first extending portion in a position at or between the lower position and the upper position. Preferably, the stop point safely holds the first extending portion in a position at or between the lower position and the upper position by limiting movement of the pivot member in the first direction. Preferably, the method further includes the step of attaching one or more accessory to the first extending portion. Preferably, the step of attaching one or more accessory to the first extending portion includes attaching the one or more accessory to the first shaped portion. Preferably, the one or more accessory is one or more of a handle, a tether, a chain, a rope, a cable, a strap, a grip or a bar. Preferably, the one or more accessory is one or more handles. Preferably, the method further includes the step of attaching one or more accessory to the second extending portion. Preferably, the step of attaching one or more accessory to the second extending portion includes attaching the one or more accessory to the second shaped portion. Preferably, the one or more accessory is one or more of a handle, a tether, a chain, a rope, a cable, a strap, a grip or a bar. Preferably, the one or more accessory is one or more bars. Preferably, the method further includes the step of biasing the first extending portion in the first direction. Preferably, the step of biasing the first extending portion in the first direction includes associating one or more weights with the first extending portion. In one embodiment, the step of biasing the first extending portion in the first direction includes releasably attaching the weightlifting barbell to the first shaped portion. Preferably, the user associates one or more weights with the weightlifting barbell. Preferably, the method further includes the step of biasing the second extending portion in the second direction. Preferably, the step of biasing the second extending portion in the second direction includes associating one or more weights with the second extending portion. In one embodiment, the step of biasing the second extending portion in the second direction includes releasably attaching the weightlifting barbell to the second shaped portion. Preferably, the user associates one or more weights with the weightlifting barbell. Preferably, the method further includes the step of holding the pivot member in a desired position. Preferably, the step of holding the pivot member in a desired position includes inhibiting the first extending portion from moving past the desired position in the first direction. Preferably, the step of holding the pivot member in a desired position includes pivoting the moveable lever in the second direction between a disengaged position and an engaged position. Preferably, the step of holding the pivot member in a desired position includes the one or more engaging portion engaging with the moveable lever to hold the moveable lever in the engaged position. Preferably, the method further includes the step of disengaging the engaging portion from the moveable lever to enable the first extending portion to move unhindered by the moveable lever. Preferably, the moveable lever is biased towards the disengaged position. Preferably, the moveable lever is biased towards the disengage position by gravity. Preferably, the step of disengaging the engaging portion from the moveable lever includes moving the first extending portion in the second direction to disengage the one or more engaging portion from the moveable lever causing the moveable lever to move to the disengaged position. Preferably, the moveable lever includes one or more stop portion. Preferably, the one or more engaging portion engages with the moveable lever via one or more of the one or more stop portions. Preferably, the method further includes setting a manual safety stop point. Preferably, the manual safety stop point is associated with the secondary portion of the frame r. Preferably, the secondary portion of the frame includes one or more safety stop positions. Preferably, the manual safety stop point is associated with one of the one or more safety stop positions.

In one embodiment, when a user exercises on the first side of the upright member, the step of adjusting the stop point includes adjusting the stop point in the first direction towards the first position to move the first extending portion towards the lower position and the step of pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and further in the second direction between the stop point and the extended position includes a user moving the first extending portion. Preferably, the user attaches one or more accessory to the first shaped portion. Preferably, the one or more accessory is in the form of one or more handles. Preferably, the user releasably attaches the weightlifting barbell to the first shaped portion. Preferably, the user associates one or more weights with the weightlifting barbell. Preferably, the one or more weights are in the form of weight plates. Preferably, the first shaped portion is in the form of a U-shaped portion. In another embodiment, when a user exercises on the first side of the upright member, the step of stopping the pivot member in the desired position includes adjusting the stop point in the second direction towards the second position to move the first extending portion towards the upper position, pivoting the moveable lever in the second direction about the secondary pivot point to engage the one or more engaging portion with one or more of the one or more stop portions and moving the stop point in the first direction towards the first position and the step of pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and further in the second direction between the stop point and the extended position includes the user pivoting the moveable lever in the first direction towards the disengaged position to disengage the one or more engaging portion from one or more of the one or more stop portion and moving the first extending portion. Preferably, when the one or more engaging portion is engaged with one or more of the one or more stop portion the user associates the manual safety stop point with the secondary portion of the frame to further limit the pivoting of the pivot member in the first direction. Preferably, the user associates the manual safety stop point with one of the one or more safety stop positions. Preferably, the manual safety stop point is in the form of a setting pin. Preferably, the user attaches one or more accessory to the first shaped portion. Preferably, the one or more accessory is in the form of one or more handles. Preferably, the user releasably attaches the weightlifting barbell to the first shaped portion. Preferably, the user associates one or more weights with the weightlifting barbell. Preferably, the one or more weights are in the form of weight plates. Preferably, the first shaped portion is in the form of a U-shaped portion. In a further embodiment, when the user exercises on the second side of the upright member, the step of adjusting the stop point includes adjusting the stop point in the second direction towards the second position to move the second extending portion towards the lower position and the step of pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and further in the second direction between the stop point and the extended position includes the user moving the second extending portion. Preferably, when the stop point is in the second position and the second extending potion is in the lower position, the user attaches one or more accessory to the second shaped portion. Preferably, the first shaped portion is in the form of a T shaped portion. Preferably, the one or more accessory is in the form of one or more bars. Preferably, when the stop point is in the first position and the first extending portion is in the lower position the user releasably attaches the weightlifting barbell to the first shaped portion. Preferably, the user associates one or more weights with the weightlifting barbell. Preferably, the one or more weights are in the form of weight plates. In a further aspect, the present invention broadly resides in an exercise device for exercising, the exercise device including a frame; a pivot member pivotally mounted relative to the frame, the pivot member including a main portion; a first extending portion; and a second extending portion; a stop point to limit movement of the pivot member in a first direction; and an actuator to move the stop point between a first position and a second position, wherein, in use a user can exercise by moving the pivot member and wherein the pivot member is biased in the first direction and/or an opposed second direction. Preferably, the pivot member is biased in the first direction. The features described with respect to one aspect also apply where applicable to all other aspects of the invention. Furthermore, different combinations of described features are herein described and claimed even when not expressly stated.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS In order that the present invention can be more readily understood reference will now be made to the accompanying drawings which illustrate a preferred embodiment of the invention and wherein: Figure 1 is a schematic perspective view of an exercise device with a stop point in a first position according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 is a schematic perspective view of an exercise device with a stop point in a second position according to an embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 is a schematic top view of the exercise device of Figure 1 Figure 4 is a schematic front view of the exercise device of Figure 1; Figure 5 is a schematic side view of the exercise device of Figure 1; Figure 6 is a schematic side view of another embodiment of the exercise device in Figure 1; Figure 7 is a schematic top view of the moveable lever of the exercise device of Figure 1; Figure 8 is a schematic side view of the moveable lever of the exercise device of Figure 1 in an engaged position; and Figure 9 is a schematic side view of the moveable lever of the exercise device of Figure 1 in a disengaged position.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT With reference to Figures 1 to 5 there are shown schematic views of an exercise device 10 according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention. The exercise device 10 includes a frame 12. The exercise device 10 includes a pivot member 14 pivotally mounted relative to the frame 12. The exercise device 10 includes a stop point 16 to limit the movement of the pivot member 14 in a first direction 104. The exercise device 10 includes an actuator 18 to move the stop point 16 between a first position 38 and a second position 40. The frame 12 includes an upright member 24 and a base member 26. The base member 26 includes a U-shaped section 28.

The pivot member 14 includes a main portion 30, a first extending portion 32, a second extending portion 34 and engaging portions 42, 44. The pivot member 14 is rotatably connected to the upright member 24. The pivot member 14 rotates about a pivot point 36 which is located along the main portion 30. The pivot member 14 rotates in the first direction 104 and the second direction 106. The pivot point 36 is in the form of a pin and is connected to the upright member 24 by one or more bearings (not shown). The first extending portion 32 extends perpendicular to the main portion 30 in an opposite direction to the second extending portion 34. The first extending portion 32 includes the first shaped portion 52. The first shaped portion 52 is in the form of a U-shaped portion. The first shaped portion 52 is accessible on a first side 108 of the upright member 24. The second extending portion 34 extends perpendicular to the main portion 30 in an opposite direction to the first extending portion 32. The second extending portion 34 includes the second shaped portion 54. The second shaped portion 54 is in the form of a T-shaped portion. The second shaped portion 54 is accessible on a second side 110 of the upright member 24. Figure 1 shows the stop point 16 is in the first position 38 and the first extending portion 32 in an extended position higher than the stop point 16. Figure 2 shows the stop point 16 is in the second position 40 and the first extending portion 32 in an extended position higher than the stop point 16. The stop point 16 is attached to the actuator 18. The actuator 18 is in the form of a hydraulic actuator. The hydraulic actuator 18 includes a hydraulic cylinder (not shown). The actuator 18 is controlled by a controller (not shown). The controller (not shown) is connected to the actuator 18 via a wired connection. The exercise device 10 includes a weightlifting barbell 46 (only shown in Figure 1) releasably attached to the first shaped portion 52. Weights in the form of weight plates 48, 50 are associated with the weightlifting barbell 46. Weight plates 48, 50 bias the first extending portion 32 in the first direction 104. The upright member 24 includes storage members 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68 to store weights (not shown) when not in use.

The exercise bench 20 is located on the second side 110 of the upright member 24 and is attached to the frame 12 via the upright member 24 and the base member 26. The exercise bench 20 is in the form of a built-in exercise bench. Figure 5 shows the first extending portion 32 in the upper position. The exercise device 210 shown in Figure 6 shows the first extending portion 32 towards the lower position. With reference to Figure 6, there is shown a schematic side view of the exercise device 210 according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention. The exercise device 210 includes a frame 212. The exercise devise 210 includes a pivot member 214 mounted relative to the frame 212. The exercise device 10 includes a moveable lever 222 to hold the pivot member 214 in a desired position. The frame 212 includes an upright member 224 and a base member 226. The pivot member 214 includes a main portion 230, a first extending portion 232 and a second extending portion 234. The pivot member 214 is rotatably connected to the upright member 224. The pivot member 214 rotates about a pivot point 236 which is located along the main portion 230. The pivot member 214 rotates in the first direction 104 and the second direction 106. The pivot point 236 is in the form of a pin and is connected to the upright member 224 by one or more bearings (not shown). The first extending portion 232 extends perpendicular to the main portion 230 in an opposite direction to the second extending portion 234. The first extending portion 232 includes the first shaped portion 252. The first shaped portion 252 is in the form of a U-shaped portion. The first shaped portion 252 is accessible on a first side 108 of the upright member 224. The second extending portion 234 extends perpendicular to the main portion 230 in an opposite direction to the first extending portion 232. The second extending portion 234 includes the second shaped portion 254. The second shaped portion 254 is in the form of a T-shaped portion. The second shaped portion 254 is accessible on a second side 110 of the upright member 224. An exercise bench 220 is located on the second side 110 of the upright member 224 and is attached to the frame 212 via the upright member 224 and the base member 226.

The moveable lever 222 is rotatably connected to the secondary portion of the frame 280. The moveable lever 222 rotates about a secondary pivot point in the form of a pin (not shown) located along the secondary portion of the frame 280. The moveable lever 222 includes stop portions (not shown) to engage with engaging portions (not shown) located on the first extending member 232. The upright member 224 includes storage members 258, 260 to store weights (not shown) when not in use. The exercise device 210 includes accessories 256 attached to the first extending portion 252. The accessories 256 are in the form of handles. The exercise device 210 includes a weightlifting barbell 246 releasably attached to the first shaped portion 252. Weights (not shown) are associated with the weightlifting barbell 246. Weights (not shown) are associated with the weightlifting barbell 246 to bias the first extending portion 232 in the first direction 104. The exercise device 210 includes a manual safety stop point in the form of a setting pin 284 to further limit the pivoting of the pivot member 214 in the first direction 104. The setting pin 284 is associated with the secondary portion of the frame 280. The secondary portion of the frame 280 includes safety stop positions 286, 288, 290, 292, 294, 296, 298, 300, 302. The setting pin 284 is associated with one of the safety stop positions 286, 288, 290, 292, 294, 296, 298, 300, 302. The stop point (not shown) is in the first position (not shown), the setting pin 284 is associated with safety stop position 286 to further limit the pivoting of the pivot member 214 in the first direction 104. With reference to Figure 7, there is shown a schematic top view of the moveable lever 222 according to the further preferred embodiment of the present invention. The moveable lever 222 pivots in the first direction (not shown) and the second direction (not shown). The moveable lever 222 pivots about a pin 282 located along the secondary portion of the frame 280. The pin 282 is connected to the secondary portion of the frame 280 by one or more bearings (not shown). With reference to Figure 8, there is shown a schematic view of the side of the moveable lever 222 according to the further preferred embodiment of the present invention.

The moveable lever 222 is rotatably connected to the secondary portion of the frame 280. The moveable lever 222 rotates in the first direction 104 and the second direction 106 about the secondary pivot point in the form of a pin 282 located along the secondary portion of the frame 280. The moveable lever 222 includes a stop portions 270, 272, 274, 276, 278 to engage with the engaging portion 242. The engaging portion 242, located on the first extending portion (not shown), is engaged with stop portion 274 to hold the pivot member (not shown) in the desired position. The engaging portion 242 is engaged with stop portion 274 causing the moveable lever 222 to be held in the engaged position. The secondary portion of the frame 280 includes safety stop positions 286, 288, 290, 292, 294, 296, 298, 300, 302. The manual safety stop point (not shown) associates with one of the safety stop positions 286, 288, 290, 292, 294, 296, 298, 300, 302 to further limit the pivot member (not shown) in the first direction 104. With reference to Figure 9, there is shown a schematic view of the side of the moveable lever 222 according to the further preferred embodiment of the present invention. The moveable lever 222 is rotatably connected to the secondary portion of the frame 280. The moveable lever 222 rotates in the first direction 104 and the second direction 106 about a pin 282 located along the secondary portion of the frame 280. The moveable lever 222 includes a stop portions 270, 272, 274, 276, 278. The moveable lever 222 is disengaged from the engaging portion 242 located on the first extending portion (not shown). The moveable lever 222 is in the disengaged position. The arc 112 is the arc along which the engaging portion 242 moves. The secondary portion of the frame 280 includes safety stop positions 286, 288, 290, 292, 294, 296, 298, 300, 302. The manual safety stop point (not shown) associates with one of the safety stop positions 286, 288, 290, 292, 294, 296, 298, 300, 302 to further limit the pivot member (not shown) in the first direction 104. The engaging portion 242 does not engage with the secondary portion of the frame 280. In use, with reference to Figures 1 to 5, the actuator 18 is controlled by pressing a button on the controller (not shown) to move the stop point 16 between the first position 38 and the second position 40 to move the first extending portion 32 between a lower position and an upper position, respectively. When the first extending portion 32 is in the lower position, the accessory in the form of handles 56 can be attached to the first shaped portion 52.

When the first extending portion 32 is in the upper position, the accessory (not shown) can be attached to the second shaped portion 54. The accessory (not shown) is in the form of a bar. When the first extending portion 32 is in the lower position, the weightlifting barbell 46 is releasably attached to the first shaped portion 52. Weight plates 48, 50 can be attached to the weightlifting barbell 46 to bias the first extending member 32 in the first direction 104. The pivot member 14 is stopped in the desired position by moving the stop point 16 in the second direction 106 towards the second position 40 to move the first extending portion 32 towards the desired position, pivoting the moveable lever 222 (as shown in Figures 6 to 9) in the second direction 106 about the pin 282 to engage the engaging portions 242, 244 with one of the stop portions 270, 272, 274, 276, 278 and moving the stop point 16 in a first direction 104 towards the first position 38. When the stop point 16 is in the second position 40 and the first extending portion 32 is in the upper position, a setting pin 284 (as shown in Figures 6 to 9) is associated with one of the safety stop positions 286, 288, 290, 292, 294, 296, 298, 300, 302 to further limit the pivoting of the pivot member 14 in the first direction 104. When a user exercises on the first side 108 of the upright member 24, the user controls the actuator 18 by pressing a button on the controller (not shown) to move the stop point 16 in the first direction 104 towards the first position 38 and to move the first extending portion 32 towards the lower position. The weightlifting barbell 46 is releasably attached to the first shaped portion 52 to bias the first extending member 32 in the first direction 104. The weight plates 48, 50 are attached to the weightlifting barbell 46. The handles 56 are attached to the first shaped portion 52. The user is positioned in the U-shaped section 28 and pivots the pivot member 14 in the first direction 104 and further in the second direction 106 between the stop point 16 and the extended position (not shown). The handles 56 are used to move the first extending portion 32. When a user exercises on the first side 108 of the upright member 24, the user controls the actuator 18 by pressing a button on the controller (not shown) to move the stop point 16 in the second direction 106 towards the second position 40 and to move the first extending portion 32 towards the desired position. The user pivots the moveable lever 222 (as shown in Figures 6 to 9) in the second direction 106 to engage the engaging portions 242, 244 with stop portion 272 to hold the pivot member 214 in the desired position. The user associates the setting pin 284 with safety stop position 286 to further limit the pivoting of the pivot member 214 in the first direction 104. The user controls the actuator 18 by pressing a button on the controller (not shown) to move the stop point 16 in the first direction 104 towards the first position 38. The handles 56 are attached to the first shaped portion 52. The weightlifting barbell 46 is releasably attached to the first shaped portion 52 to bias the first extending member 32 in the first direction 104. The weight plates 48, 50 are attached to the weightlifting barbell 46. The user pivots the moveable lever 222 (as shown in Figures 6 to 9) in the first direction 104 to disengage the engaging portions 242, 244 from the stop portion 272 to move the moveable lever 222 towards the disengaged position. The user is positioned in the U-shaped section 28 and pivots the pivot member 14 in the first direction 104 and further in the second direction 106 between the manual safety stop point 84 and the extended position (not shown). The handles 56 are used to move the first extending portion 32. When a user exercises on the second side 110 of the upright member 24, when the stop point 16 is in the first position 38 and the first extending portion 32 in the lower position, the weightlifting barbell 46 is releasably attached to the first shaped portion 52 to bias the first extending member 32 in the first direction 104. The weight plates 48, 50 are attached to the weightlifting barbell 46. The user controls the actuator 18 by pressing a button on the controller (not shown) to move the stop point 16 in the second direction 106 towards the second position 40 and to move the first extending portion 32 towards the upper position. The accessory (not shown) is attached to the second shaped portion 54. The user is positioned on the second side 110 of the upright member 24 and pivots the pivot member 14 in the first direction 104 and further in the second direction 106 between the stop point 16 and the extended position (not shown). The bar (not shown) is used to move the second extending portion 34. The features described with respect to one aspect also apply where applicable to all other aspects of the invention. Furthermore, different combinations of described features are herein described and claimed even when not expressly stated.

ADVANTAGES An advantage of the preferred embodiment of the exercise device includes the ability to conduct multiple exercises with the one exercise device. Another advantage of the preferred embodiment of the exercise device includes the ability to use the hydraulic actuator to safely control the movement of the pivot member. Another advantage of the preferred embodiment of the exercise device includes the ability to use the hydraulic actuator to set a minimum safety point beyond which the pivot member cannot move in a first direction. A further advantage of the preferred embodiment of the exercise device includes the ability to use the hydraulic actuator to adjust the height of the first extending portion. Another advantage of the preferred embodiment of the exercise device includes the ability to change between exercise positions without having to offload and reload weights. A further advantage of the preferred embodiment of the exercise device includes the ability to accommodate a user in a wheel chair.

VARIATIONS While the foregoing has been given by way of illustrative example of this invention, all such and other modifications and variations thereto as would be apparent to persons skilled in the art are deemed to fall within the broad scope and ambit of this invention as is herein set forth. Throughout the description and claims of this specification the word "comprise" and variations of that word such as "comprises" and "comprising", are not intended to exclude other additives, components, integers or steps.

Claims (5)

1. An exercise device for exercising, the exercise device including a frame; a pivot member pivotally mounted relative to the frame, the pivot member including a main portion; a first extending portion; and a second extending portion; a stop point to limit movement of the pivot member in a first direction; and an actuator to move the stop point between a first position and a second position, wherein in use, a user can move the pivot member by pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and/or an opposed second direction.

2. An exercise device for exercising, the exercise device including a frame; a pivot member pivotally mounted relative to the frame, the pivot member including a main portion; a first extending portion; and a second extending portion; a stop point to limit movement of the pivot member in a first direction; and an actuator to move the stop point between a first position and a second position, wherein in use, a user can move the pivot member by pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and/or an opposed second direction and when the stop point is in the first position the pivot member can pivot further in the first direction compared to when the stop point is in the second position.

3. An exercise device for exercising, the exercise device including a frame; a pivot member pivotally mounted relative to the frame, the pivot member including a main portion; a first extending portion; and a second extending portion; a stop point to limit movement of the pivot member in a first direction; an actuator to move the stop point between a first position and a second position; and a moveable lever including one or more stop portions to hold the pivot member in a desired position, wherein in use, a user can move the pivot member by pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and/or an opposed second direction.

4. A method of exercising using an exercise device as claimed in any one of the preceding claims, the method including steps of adjusting the stop point between the first position and the second position to move the first extending portion between a lower position and an upper position, respectively, and move the second extending portion between an upper position and a lower position, respectively; and pivoting the pivot member in the first direction and in a second direction between the stop point and an extended position.

5. An exercise device for exercising, the exercise device including a frame; a pivot member pivotally mounted relative to the frame, the pivot member including a main portion; a first extending portion; and a second extending portion; a stop point to limit movement of the pivot member in a first direction; and an actuator to move the stop point between a first position and a second position, wherein in use, the pivot member is biased in the first direction and/or an opposed second direction.