Abstract: A coupling device releasably couples tubes of a pole dancing pole. The coupling device includes a body, and a mechanism comprising a first threaded element and a screw member mating with each other, the mechanism being arranged to apply a force to an interior surface of at least one of the tubes by turning the screw member with respect to the first threaded element. The mechanism is further arranged such that, during operation of the mechanism to increase the force applied to the interior surface of at least one of the tubes, a screw axis of the first threaded element and a screw axis of the screw member remain substantially aligned with each other. Also disclosed is a pole dancing pole and a pole dancing pole kit including the coupling device.

Abstract: A coupling device releasably couples tubes of a pole dancing pole. The coupling device includes a body, and a mechanism comprising a first threaded element and a screw member mating with each other, the mechanism being arranged to apply a force to an interior surface of at least one of the tubes by turning the screw member with respect to the first threaded element. The mechanism is further arranged such that, during operation of the mechanism to increase the force applied to the interior surface of at least one of the tubes, a screw axis of the first threaded element and a screw axis of the screw member remain substantially aligned with each other. Also disclosed is a pole dancing pole and a pole dancing pole kit including the coupling device.

Abstract: A coupling device 1 for releasably coupling first and second axially aligned hollow tubes 10 and 11 end to end. The coupling device comprises a substantially cylindrical body 2 that is adapted to be received within the adjacent ends of the first and second tubes 10 and 11, wherein the device includes an adjustment mechanism 3 operable for radially expanding and contracting the cylindrical body 2. In an expanded state of the cylindrical body 2, the coupling device forms a friction joint with each of the tubes, locking the tubes relative to each other. The cylindrical body 2 includes one or two longitudinal slots 4 to allow expansion and contraction of the cylindrical body. The coupling device is particularly used for the joining of pole sections of dance exercise poles.

Abstract: A demountable stage includes a substantially cylindrical central hub, which has a vertically extending central axis and is adapted to support a vertically extending pole, a plurality of radially outwardly extending support members mounted to the hub and a stage platform. The stage platform comprises a plurality of segments that are adapted to be supported on the support members.

Abstract: A dance exercise pole has a base, a lower cylindrical section journalled for rotation on the base about a substantially vertical axis, a connector extending upwardly from the upper end of the lower cylindrical section, and a lowermost pole section having an internally treaded portion at its lower end for connection to an externally treaded portion of the connector whereby the height of the pole section is vertically adjustable. A sleeve is mounted to slide over the outside of the lower cylindrical section and may be detachably connected to the lowermost pole section.

Abstract: A demountable stage includes a substantially cylindrical central hub, which has a vertically extending central axis and is adapted to support a vertically extending pole, a plurality of radially outwardly extending support members mounted to the hub and a stage platform. The stage platform comprises a plurality of segments that are adapted to be supported on the support members.