Device for exercising in a doorframe

The device is used for exercising in a doorframe for mainly developing triceps and biceps muscles. The device comprises a pair of independent handles and at least one pair of brace members secured to vertical sides of the doorframe. The brace members of each pair are connected to opposite vertical sides and are substantially facing each other. Each brace member comprises a boss provided with a bore for removably receiving a holding portion of a corresponding handle. The exercising device leaves to a suitable space for the upper body of the user during the exercises. It is also removable quickly and easily from the doorframe once the workout is finished for getting the handles out of the way.

FIELD OF THE INVENTION 
The present invention relates to a device for exercising in a doorframe and 
more particularly to an exercise handle mount for simple and easy 
installation. 
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 
All kinds of apparatus for exercising have been developed for many years, 
particularly apparatus for exercising in a doorframe. They generally allow 
people to reinforce their triceps and biceps muscles. Prior art attempts 
at such apparatus usually comprise a full chin-up bar, permanently or 
temporarily connected to the doorway jamb. These bars are generally 
difficult to remove and do not allow exercises which require the body to 
be between the handles. 
For the foregoing reasons, there is a need for an exercising device for 
quick and easy installation in a doorframe and that also allows exercises 
which require the body to be between the handles. 
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
The present invention is directed to a device for exercising in a doorframe 
that satisfies the above-mentioned needs. A device for exercising in a 
doorframe having features of the present invention comprises: 
a pair of independent handles, each handle comprising a gripping portion 
and a holding portion; and 
at least one pair of brace members secured to vertical sides of the 
doorframe, the brace members of each pair being connected to opposite 
vertical sides and substantially facing each other, each brace member 
comprising a boss provided with a bore for removably receiving the holding 
portion of a corresponding handle. 
A non restrictive description of a preferred embodiment will now be given 
with reference to the appended drawings.

IDENTIFICATION OF THE COMPONENTS 
The drawings and description of the preferred embodiment use the following 
reference numerals: 
10 doorframe 
12 vertical sides 
20 device 
22 handles 
24 gripping portions 
26 holding portions 
28 non-slip sleeves 
30 circular grooves 
32 flanges 
40 brace members 
42 bosses 
44 bores 
46 back flanges 
48 holes 
50 screws 
52 radial channels 
54 balls 
56 springs 
58 bolts 
DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT 
Referring in detail to the figures of the drawings, there is shown a device 
(20) for exercising in a doorframe (10) which embodies the features of the 
present invention. The device (20) comprises a pair of independent handles 
(22). The handles (22) are preferably comprising a rigid elongated bar 
divided in a gripping portion (24) and a holding portion (26). The 
gripping portion (24) is where the user puts his or her hands during the 
exercises. It is preferably covered by a non-slip sleeve (28), made for 
example of neoprene. The holding portion (26) is what connects the handles 
(22) to the brace members (40) as described hereinafter. 
The device (20) comprises at least one pair of brace members (40) secured 
to vertical sides (12) of the doorframe (10). The brace members (40) of 
each pair are connected to opposite vertical sides (12) and are 
substantially facing each other, as shown in FIG. 1. The exact number of 
pairs of brace members (40) depends on the needs of the user, more 
particularly the kind of exercises to do. It is found suitable that only 
one pair of handles (22) be provided, regardless of the number of pairs of 
brace members (40). The user will only have to switch the position of the 
handles (22) between exercises, as required. 
Each brace member (40) comprises a frusto-conical boss (42) provided with a 
central bore (44) for removably receiving the holding portion (26) of a 
corresponding handle (22). The holding portions (26) and the bores (44) 
have of course a corresponding cross-section, preferably circular. Other 
kinds of cross-sections are also suitable. The tolerance between the 
holding portions (26) and the bores (44) should be relatively small for a 
better stability, as apparent for a person skilled in the art. 
Each brace member (40) may comprise a back flange (46) provided with holes 
(48) for connecting the brace member (40) to the doorframe (10) by screws 
(50). Alternately, glue, nails, rivets or the like can be used for the 
same purpose, as long as the connection is strong enough to suitably 
support the weight of a user. 
According to a preferred embodiment, each brace member (40) is further 
comprising locking means for holding the holding portion (26) of the 
handles (22) inside their corresponding bores (44). As shown in FIGS. 2 
and 3, the locking means may comprise at least one ball (54) located in an 
end of a radial channel (52) in the brace member (40) and inwardly biased 
by a spring (56). Each ball (54) has a portion partially emerging inside 
the bore (44) and is prevented from moving further inside the bore (44) by 
a shoulder or a striction (not shown) at the end of the bore (44), as 
apparent to a person skilled in the art. 
Preferably, the holding portion (26) of each handle (22) comprises a 
circular groove (30) for receiving the emerging portion of the ball or 
balls (54) once in position in the bore (44), and thereby preventing 
removal of the handles (22), unless the handles are axially pulled 
relatively forcefully for dislodging the ball or balls (54). 
As can be understood, the device (20) allows exercises which require the 
body of a person to be between the handles (22), thereby allowing 
different types of exercises for reinforcement of different muscles. One 
of the advantages of the device (20) is that the handles (22) are 
independent, leaving to a suitable space for the upper body of the user 
during the exercises. The device (20) also has the advantages of being 
easily connectable at different heights on the doorframe (10), depending 
on the locations and the number of pairs of brace members (40), and of 
being removable quickly and easily from the doorframe (10) once the 
workout is finished for getting the handles (22) out of the way. 
Although a preferred embodiment of the invention has been described in 
detail herein and illustrated in the accompanying drawings, it is to be 
understood that the invention is not limited to this precise embodiment 
and that various changes and modifications may be effected therein without 
departing from the scope or spirit of the invention.