Stepper exercise machine
US5295927A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 28, 1992 |
| Grant date | Mar 22, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 28, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/30
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An improved stair climbing exercise machine is provided. The machine biomechanically simulates climbing stairs to provide exercise for a user and broadly includes a support frame, right and left foot-receiving pedals, and a drive system. The frame includes a base and a generally tubular, inclined slide mast. The pedals are mounted on respective independently moveable shuttles slidably received in channels at each side of the mast. The electrically released drive system is operably coupled to the pedals and includes a multiple pulley and strap arrangement.
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