Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Patent
1997-12-16
1999-07-06
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
482 70, A63B 2204, A63B 2200
Patent
active
059191180
ABSTRACT:
An exercise apparatus has a linkage assembly which links rotation of a crank to generally elliptical movement of a foot supporting member. The crank rotates about a crank axis relative to a frame, and a distal portion of a link moves relative to a connection point on the frame. An intermediate portion of the link is rotatably connected to the crank, and an opposite distal portion of the link is rotatably connected to a rearward end of the foot supporting member. An opposite, forward end of the foot supporting member is constrained to move in reciprocating fashion relative to the frame. In the preferred embodiment, a rocker link is rotatably interconnected between the foot supporting member and the frame, and an upper end of the rocker link is sized and configured for grasping by a person standing on the foot supporting member. In an alternative embodiment, the rocker link is selectively linked to a discrete handle member which is similarly rotatably mounted on the frame.
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Maresh Joseph D.
Stearns Kenneth W.
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