Methods of assembling exercise apparatus
US11633643B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 30, 2021 |
| Grant date | Apr 25, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 6, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2210/58
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rowing exercise apparatus has a linkage assembly that is provided in two boxes. One box includes a forward frame member, a crank rotatably mounted on the forward frame member, and a forward portion of a seat supporting link operatively connected to the crank. Another box includes a rearward frame member, a rocker link pivotally mounted on the rearward frame member, and a rearward portion of the seat supporting link operatively connected to the rocker link. The linkage assembly is made suitable for use by rigidly connecting the two frame members to one another and by rigidly connecting the two portions of the seat supporting link to one another. At least one bracket is rigidly interconnected between the two portions of the seat supporting link. One such bracket is welded onto a rearward end of the forward portion of the seat supporting link to underlie and directly support a proximate end of the rearward portion of the seat supporting link. A seat is mounted on the seat supporting link for movement through at least one elliptical path as the linkage assembly moves through cycles relative to the rigidly interconnected frame members.
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