Elliptical exercise machine

US11369838B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Nautilus, Inc. · US

Inventors

• Brian Venturella · Vancouver, US
• Jeffrey A. Tracy · Troutdale, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Mar 3, 2020
• Grant date: Jun 28, 2022
• Expiry date: Apr 3, 2040

Classification

• Technology area (CPC —): General

Abstract

An exercise machine may be adjustable to vary a characteristic of the exercise provided by the machine, for example by changing the reciprocation path of movable components of the machine. In some examples, adjustment to an incline of the path of a reciprocating linkage may be achieved, for example by a lift assembly, the components of which may be arranged in a manner that provides a relatively compact form factor. In general, a more compact design may be achieved through the examples of the present disclosure, for example by co-axially locating a rotatable resistance element on the driven/input shaft.