Apparatus for docking an exercise machine

Details Apparatus for docking an exercise machine Apparatus for docking an exercise machine

1994-02-07

1995-10-31

Crow, Stephen R.

Exercise devices

User manipulated force resisting apparatus, component...

Utilizing weight resistance

482 93, 482130, A63B 2106

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active

054625076

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus for docking of an exercise machine wherein the control over the docking activity is under the control of the user, employing means other than those limbs of the user which are primarily engaged in the grasping and physical movement of the movable component of the machine, and including at least one dock which is frictionally engaging with the movable component, activator means actuated by the user to impart stored energy in a connector means disposed between the dock and the activator whereby upon disengagement of the movable component from the dock, the stored energy in the connector means effects movement of the dock from its docking position with respect to the movable component. A method for controlling the docking is disclosed.

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patent: 4872670 (1989-10-01), Nichols
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