Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Alpine or towed skiing
Patent
1994-07-25
1996-01-16
Reichard, Lynne A.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Alpine or towed skiing
482 80, A63B 6918
Patent
active
054843634
ABSTRACT:
An exercise apparatus especially suitable for simulating mogul skiing conditions. The apparatus may comprise a base which supports a rotatable component which, in turn, supports a platform for supporting a user. The rotational component includes a unidirectional element limiting the direction of rotation of the rotational component to a single direction. A biasing assembly assists and resists the movement of the rotational component and varies the speed of the rotational component in response to a displacement of the rotational component. An alternative exercise apparatus includes a pair of spaced rotational components driven by a prime mover via a power transmitting element. A platform is operatively connected to the pair of rotational components via a platform support assembly. One rotational element leads the other rotational element so as to vary the angular disposition of the platform throughout the rotation of the rotational elements. The prime mover is preferably a variable speed motor. It is also preferable that a switch be provided to interrupt the operation of the prime mover in the event the user inadvertently falls from the platform. Either embodiment may include amenities, such as poles and bindings to further enhance simulated skiing conditions.
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Creelman Kevin
Jacobs Terry G.
Litman Richard C.
Reichard Lynne A.
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