Reciprocator for a stepper exercise machine
US5062627A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 23, 1991 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 23, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/30
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A reciprocator for use with a stepper-type exercise machine has a channel as a rocker element. The channel has left and right ends which rotate about a pivot axis below the pedals. Rollers are mounted at each end of the channel. The rollers have a groove to engage with arcuate roller engagement structures attached to the underside of each pedal. The rollers are each mounted on a mount bar which spans the opening of the channel at the left and right ends. A pair of springs are positioned at each end to urge the roller away from the sides of the channel.
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