1. A wiper blade adapter system comprising a wiper blade adapter unit (10) having a coupling unit (18) and at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) that have different forms, characterized in that the coupling unit (18) comprises a lateral plug-in unit (20) configured for coupling to the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) in an assembly step.
2. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 1, characterized in that the lateral plug-in unit (20) comprises a receiving element (22) configured for receiving a plug element (24) of one of the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16).
3. Wiper blade adapter system according to claim 2, characterized in that the receiving element (22) comprises a mounting channel (26) which extends at least substantially parallel to a wiping direction (54).
4. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 3, characterized in that the mounting channel (26) has a substantially circular cross section and is configured for pivotably mounting one of the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16).
5. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 1, characterized in that the lateral plug-in unit (20) is configured for coupling to one of the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) in a detachable manner.
6. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 1, characterized by at least three connection units (12, 14, 16) that have different forms and are configured for coupling to different types of wiper arm adapters (100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112).
7. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) that have different forms are provided for coupling to different types of wiper arm adapters (100, 102, 104, 106, 108, 110, 112).
8. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one connection unit (12, 14, 16) of the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) comprises an intermediate element (30, 32, 34) which is configured for coupling to the wiper blade adapter unit (10) and to a connection element (64, 66, 68) of the at least one connection unit (12, 14, 16).
9. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 8, characterized in that the intermediate element (30, 32, 34) has a plug element (24) which is configured to be inserted into the lateral plug-in unit (20) during an assembly step.
10. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 9, characterized in that the intermediate element (30, 32, 34) comprises a first detent element (70) which is configured to prevent the plug element (24) from detaching from the lateral plug-in unit (20).
11. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 10, characterized in that at least one of the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) comprises a second detent element (72) which is configured to prevent the at least one of the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) from pivoting relative to the wiper blade adapter unit (10) in an assembled state.
12. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one connection unit (12, 14, 16) of the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) comprises an intermediate element (30, 32, 34), a connection element (64, 66, 68) and a covering part (38) which are formed separately from one another and are coupled to one another in an assembled state.
13. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 8, characterized in that the intermediate element (30, 32, 34) has a curved bearing surface (74) which is configured for pivotably mounting the connection element (64, 66, 68) in an assembled state.
14. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 13, characterized in that the bearing surface (74) is convexly curved.
15. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 8, characterized in that at least one connection unit (12, 14, 16) of the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) comprises a connection element (64, 66, 68) which has at least one first elastically deflectable side wall (76) that is configured for coupling to the intermediate element (30, 32, 34).
16. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 15, characterized in that at least the first elastically deflectable side wall (76) comprises a mounting recess (78, 80) in which the intermediate element (30, 32, 34) at least partially engages in an assembled state.
17. The wiper blade adapter system according to claim 1, characterized in that at least one connection unit (12, 14, 16) of the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) comprises a connection element (64, 66, 68) that has an oblique stop surface (56) which is elastically deflectable for delimiting a deflection of a connection unit (12, 14, 16) of the at least two connection units (12, 14, 16) relative to a base body (50) of the wiper blade adapter unit (10).
18. A wiper blade (58) comprising a wiper blade adapter system according to claim 1.
19. (canceled)
20. (canceled)
21. (canceled)
22. A method for disassembling the wiper blade adapter system according to claim 1, comprising detaching one of the connection units (12, 14, 16) of the wiper blade adapter unit (10) by lifting the one of the connection units (12, 14, 16) on one side.
The claims below are in addition to those above.
All refrences to claim(s) which appear below refer to the numbering after this setence.
1. An adjustable resistance exercise apparatus comprising:
a hand held device including a frame member with a frame axle and at least one frame grip;
a cable spool rotatably supported on the frame axle;
a cable having a first end fixed to the cable spool, and the cable spool being structured to wind the cable about an exterior thereof;
an resistance adjusting mechanism for imparting an adjustable force of resistance to rotation of said cable spool;
a quick connect fitting on an opposite end of said cable for releasable attachment to an anchor point; and
whereby forced movement of said handheld device away from the anchor point pulls the cable from said anchor spool, thereby causing the anchor spool to rotate against the force of resistance imparted by the resistance adjusting mechanism.
2. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said resistance adjusting mechanism includes a first piston having a piston head that moves against pressure within a variable volume airtight chamber upon rotation of said cable spool.
3. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 2 wherein said resistance adjusting mechanism includes a second piston defining a resistance adjustment piston having a piston head that is adjustably movable within said airtight chamber for varying the volume of said airtight chamber, and thereby changing the air pressure therein and the force of resistance against the inward movement of said first piston within said airtight chamber.
4. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 1 further comprising:
a rigid garment structured to be worn on the user’s body and including at least one connection fitting defining said anchor point for removable attaching of the quick connect fitting on the end of the cable.
5. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 4 further wherein said rigid garment is a vest-like structure adapted to be worn over the user’s torso and including a rigid chest plate and a plurality of said connection fittings defining a plurality of said anchor points.
6. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 5 further wherein said rigid garment further comprises:
at least one adjustable arm on the back of the vest-like structure, and said at least one adjustable arm having a connection fitting defining said anchor point.
7. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 4 further wherein said rigid garment is a belt adapted to be worn around the user’s waist and including said at least one connection fitting defining said anchor point.
8. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said hand held device is a hand grip adapted to be grasped in one hand and moved by one arm of the user.
9. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 1 wherein said hand held device is a bar grip adapted to be grasped in both hands and moved by both arms of the user.
10. The adjustable resistance apparatus as recited in claim 3 wherein said resistance adjusting mechanism further comprises a fixed gear affixed to an inner surface of said cable spool, said fixed gear being in threaded connection with said first piston, and said fixed gear being structured and disposed for moving said piston head against pressure with the variable volume airtight chamber upon rotation of said cable spool.
11. An adjustable resistance exercise apparatus comprising:
a hand held device including a frame member with a frame axle and at least one frame grip;
a cable spool rotatably supported on the frame axle;
a cable having a first end fixed to the cable spool, and the cable spool being structured to wind the cable about an exterior thereof;
an resistance adjusting mechanism for imparting an adjustable force of resistance to rotation of said cable spool and including a first piston having a piston head that moves against pressure within a variable volume airtight chamber upon rotation of said cable spool;
a quick connect fitting on an opposite end of said cable for releasable attachment to an anchor point; and
whereby forced movement of said handheld device away from the anchor point pulls the cable from said anchor spool, thereby causing the anchor spool to rotate against the force of resistance imparted by the resistance adjusting mechanism.
12. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 11 wherein said resistance adjusting mechanism includes a second piston defining a resistance adjustment piston having a piston head that is adjustably movable within said airtight chamber for varying the volume of said airtight chamber, and thereby changing the air pressure therein and the force of resistance against the inward movement of said first piston within said airtight chamber.
13. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 11 further comprising:
a rigid garment structured to be worn on the user’s body and including at least one connection fitting defining said anchor point for removable attaching of the quick connect fitting on the end of the cable.
14. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 13 further wherein said rigid garment is a vest-like structure adapted to be worn over the user’s torso and including a rigid chest plate and a plurality of said connection fittings defining a plurality of said anchor points.
15. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 14 further wherein said rigid garment further comprises:
at least one adjustable arm on the back of the vest-like structure, and said at least one adjustable arm having a connection fitting defining said anchor point.
16. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 13 further wherein said rigid garment is a belt adapted to be worn around the user’s waist and including said at least one connection fitting defining said anchor point.
17. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 11 wherein said hand held device is a hand grip adapted to be grasped in one hand and moved by one arm of the user.
18. The adjustable resistance exercise apparatus as recited in claim 11 wherein said hand held device is a bar grip adapted to be grasped in both hands and moved by both arms of the user.
19. The adjustable resistance apparatus as recited in claim 12 wherein said resistance adjusting mechanism further comprises a fixed gear affixed to an inner surface of said cable spool, said fixed gear being in threaded connection with said first piston, and said fixed gear being structured and disposed for moving said piston head against pressure with the variable volume airtight chamber upon rotation of said cable spool.