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Multifunction exercise apparatus

US5221245A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 31, 1992
Grant dateJun 22, 1993
Priority date
Expiry dateJan 31, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2208/0233
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

Multifunction exercise apparatus which uses only a single weight. A frame supports various exercising stations which exercise different muscle groups. A resistance-adjusting assembly adjusts a level of resistance in conjunction with the weight needed to be overcome in manipulation of the exercising station. The resistance-adjusting assembly defines a moment arm and an axis of rotation and then varies the moment arm to vary a level of resistance. The assembly includes an elongated body portion with a plurality of moment arms defined thereon and a pair of pulleys attached thereto, a cable attached to the exercising stations, and apparatus to connect the body portion to the weight.

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