Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Stair climbing
Patent
1994-03-21
1996-10-29
Crow, Stephen R.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Stair climbing
482 80, A63B 2102, A63B 2304
Patent
active
055691277
ABSTRACT:
A side stepping exercise apparatus is provided which a user operates while in a standing position. The apparatus includes a foot engagement assembly mounted on a frame structure. The foot engagement assembly comprises two foot engaging members which are coupled to the frame structure to move in a substantially vertical direction. Two force transmitting components operatively connect the frame structure and the foot engagement assembly. One force transmitting components operatively connects the front of the frame structure and the front of the foot engaging members. A second force transmitting component operatively connects the rear of the frame structure with the rear of the foot engaging members. The two connections are such that a downward force applied to one portion of the foot engaging members produces an upward force on the corresponding portion of the other foot engaging member. This causes the foot engaging members to move in opposite direction from one another. A handle member may be coupled to the device for user interface. Also, a resistance device may be connected to the foot engaging members to provide a resistance to motion. Alternately, a motor may be connected to the foot engaging members to provide for automatic movement.
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