Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Swimming
Patent
1993-08-16
1994-12-27
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Swimming
482112, 482130, 482142, 434254, 601 33, A63B 6910
Patent
active
053760603
ABSTRACT:
A new and improved swimming simulator includes a base support assembly and a pair of arm exercising assemblies attached to the base support assembly. A pair of leg exercising assemblies is attached to the base support assembly. Each of the leg exercising assemblies includes a leg-supporting member pivotally connected to a first portion of the base support assembly. Each of the leg exercising assemblies also includes an extensible and retractable hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly which supports a portion of the leg-supporting member and which is connected to the base support assembly. A bench assembly is attached to the base support assembly and includes a bendable top member, a spring assembly located under the bendable top member and supported by the base support assembly, and a horizontal support member supporting the bendable top member. A user lies down on the bench assembly. The horizontal support member is supported by the base support assembly, such that a first portion and a second portion of the bendable top member are elevated and lowered by the spring assembly with respect to a third portion of the bendable top member which is supported by the horizontal support member. Each spring assembly is comprised of a butterfly spring assembly. A water container may be attached to the base support assembly and positioned at one end of the bendable top member.
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Apley Richard J.
Mollo Jeanne M.
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