Safety control system for motorized resistance equipment utilizing one-way clutches
US11191989B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 7, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/58
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise apparatus includes a rope wrapped around a spindle having a one-way clutch rotatably mounted on a driveshaft. The driveshaft is driven by a motor controlled by a motor controller. The controller is capable of driving and braking the motor such that the driving torque and the braking torque can be set at different values to ensure the safety of the apparatus and user.
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