ROTATABLE WEIGHT TREE

摘要

The present embodiments are directed to a rack adapted to support a plurality of weighted plates. Such a rack is commonly known as a “weight tree” or “plate tree” due to the extensions that branch out from the center of the rack. The embodiments described herein may feature extensions that rotate about a central vertical axis so that weight plates stored on the weight tree are easily accessible to a user. In further embodiments, the weight tree may be assembled/disassembled so that individual components of the weight tree may be elsewhere employed, such as on another weight tree or on lifting equipment (e.g., a Smith machine, bench press, squat rack, etc.) adapted to receive such components.

主权项

1. A weight tree for storing weight plates, the weight tree comprising:
a supporting foundation, adapted to stabilize the weight tree on a surface; a center shaft coupled with the supporting foundation, the center shaft vertically projecting from the supporting foundation and defining a central axis; and a first weight storage element coupled with the center shaft and adapted to rotate with or about the center shaft, the first weight storage element including a first plurality of rigid and straight pegs outwardly extending therefrom, radially from the central axis, and adapted to accommodate at least one weight plate, wherein the first weight storage element is adapted to support at least forty-five pounds of weight plates to be slidably mounted on each rigid and straight peg, and wherein the first plurality of pegs outwardly extend from the first weight storage element at an upward angle.