Multi-station exercising apparatus

Claim 2

Apparatus for the stationing of multiple exercising machines of the type employing a pulley and cable system to lift a weight, said apparatus comprising: a plurality of attachable exercising machines spaced apart from each other around the periphery of the apparatus; a structural framework adapted for the attachment of said exercising machines thereto; means on said framework adapted for the attachment of at least one fixed pulley for each of said machines; and central pulley means pivotally mounted centrally on said framework, said central pulley means pivotable successively from one machine to another for operative connection to each of said fixed pulleys.

Claim 3

The apparatus of claim 1, further comprising: a weight mounted for vertical movement within the space enclosed by said framework; a cable having a first end attached to said weight and adapted for operative engagement with said central pulley means and with each of said fixed pulleys as selected by the position of said central pulley; and means for removably attaching a second end of said cable to an operative component of each of said machines.

Claim 4

The apparatus of claim 1, wherein said framework comprises: a base; a plurality of vertical support members supported by said base, and a plurality of horizontal members interconnecting said vertical support members proximate the upper extremities thereof.

Claim 5

The apparatus of claim 3, wherein at least one of said horizontal members traverses the vertical axis of said framework.

Claim 6

The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said central pulley means is supported in a bracket which depends from said horizontal member which traverses said vertical axis.

Claim 7

The apparatus of claim 5, wherein said bracket is pivotally attached to said horizontal member which traverses said vertical axis.

Claim 8

The apparatus of claim 4, wherein said central pulley means is pivotally attached to said horizontal member which traverses said vertical axis, so as to pivot about an axis substantially coaxial with said vertical axis.

Claim 9

Apparatus for the stationing of multiple exercising machines of the type employing a pulley and cable system to lift a weight, said apparatus comprising: a plurality of attachable exercising machines spaced apart from each other around the periphery of the apparatus; a structural framework having at least three sides, each side adapted for the attachment of one of said exercising machines thereto; means on said framework adapted for the attachment of at least one fixed pulley for each of said machines; central pulley means, pivotally attached centrally to said framework, said central pulley means being pivotable successively from one machine to another for operative connection to each of said fixed pulley; and a cable operatively engaging said central pulley means and having a first end connected to a movable weight located within the space enclosed by said framework and a second end having means for removable attachment to an operative component of each of said machines; whereby said cable can be selectively engaged operatively with a selectable one of said fixed pulleys and selectively attached operatively to one of said machines by pivoting of said central pulley means to a selected position.

Claim 10

Apparatus for the stationing of multiple exercising machines of the type employing a pulley and cable system to lift a weight, said apparatus comprising: a plurality of attachable exercising machines spaced apart from each other around the periphery of the apparatus; a structural framework having at least three sides, each side adapted for the attachment of one of said exercising machines thereto; means on said framework adapted for the attachment of at least one fixed pulley for each of said machines; central pulley means, pivotally attached centrally to said framework, said central pulley means being pivotable successively from one machine to another for operative connection to each of said fixed pulley; and a cable operatively engaging said central pulley means and having a first end connected to a movable weight located within the space enclosed by said framework and a second end having means for removable attachment to an operative component of each of said machines; whereby said cable can be selectively engaged operatively with a selectable one of said fixed pulleys and selectively attached operatively to one of said machines by pivoting of said central pulley means to a selected position.

Claim 11

The apparatus of claim 8, wherein said framework comprises: a base having at least three sides; a vertical member supported at each corner of said base; and a plurality of horizontal members connecting the upper end of each of said vertical members to at least two adjacent vertical members.

Claim 12

The apparatus of claim 9, wherein said framework further comprises: a horizontal member traversing the vertical axis of said framework.

Claim 13

The apparatus of claim 10, wherein said central pulley means is pivotally attached to said vertical axis-traversing horizontal member so as to pivot about an axis substantially coaxial with the vertical axis of said framework.

Claim 14

Apparatus for the stationing of multiple exercising machines of the type employing a pulley and cable system to lift a weight, said apparatus comprising: a plurality of attachable exercising machines spaced apart from each other around the periphery of the apparatus; a structural framework having at least three sides, each side adapted for the attachment of one of said exercising machines thereto, said framework comprising: a base having at least three sides; a vertical member supported at each corner of said base; and a plurality of horizontal members interconnecting the upper ends of said vertical members, at least one of said horizontal members traversing the vertical axis of said framework; means on said framework adapted for the attachment of at least one fixed pulley for each of said machines; central pulley means mounted in a bracket which is pivotally attached to said vertical axis-traversing horizontal member so as to depend therefrom, and so as to pivot about a pivot axis substantially coaxial with said vertical axis, said central pulley means being pivotable successively from one machine to another for operative connection to each of said fixed pulleys; a weight mounted for vertical movement within the space enclosed by said framework; a cable adapted for operative engagement with said central pulley means and with each of said fixed pulleys as selected by the position of said central pulley means about said pivot axis, said cable having a first end adapted for operative attachment to said weight; and means for removably attaching a second end of said cable to an operative component of each of said machines.

Claim 15

Apparatus for the stationing of multiple exercising machines of the type employing a pulley and cable system to lift a weight, said apparatus comprising: a plurality of attachable exercising machines spaced apart from each other around the periphery of the apparatus; a structural framework having at least three sides, each side adapted for the attachment of one of said exercising machines thereto, said framework comprising: a base having at least three sides; a vertical member supported at each corner of said base; and a plurality of horizontal members interconnecting the upper ends of said vertical members, at least one of said horizontal members traversing the vertical axis of said framework; means on said framework adapted for the attachment of at least one fixed pulley for each of said machines; central pulley means mounted in a bracket which is pivotally attached to said vertical axis-traversing horizontal member so as to depend therefrom, and so as to pivot about a pivot axis substantially coaxial with said vertical axis, said central pulley means being pivotable successively from one machine to another for operative connection to each of said fixed pulleys; a weight mounted for vertical movement within the space enclosed by said framework; a cable adapted for operative engagement with said central pulley means and with each of said fixed pulleys as selected by the position of said central pulley means about said pivot axis, said cable having a first end adapted for operative attachment to said weight; and means for removably attaching a second end of said cable to an operative component of each of said machines.