Friction reducing assembly in an exercise machine
US10010756B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2017 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 15, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/01
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise machine includes a frame and a movable element movably attached to the frame that is movable in a performance of an exercise. The exercise machine also includes a friction reducing assembly with a first part attached to the movable element and a second part attached elsewhere on the exercise machine. The friction reducing assembly includes a non-ferromagnetic material and a magnet that moves relative to the non-ferromagnetic material as the movable element moves. The relative movement of the non-ferromagnetic material and the magnet generate a force that reduces friction between the non-ferromagnetic material and the magnet.
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