Spotting apparatus for assisting a weightlifter
US5314394A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 20, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 24, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/58
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A weightlifting apparatus including a support structure for supporting a weight to be lifted, and a monitoring system for monitoring the position of the weight within a range of movement. The monitoring system includes sensors positioned within the range of movement, assisting unit for intermittently providing assistance, and a control unit for continuously controlling the assisting unit responsive to the outputs of the sensors. The apparatus is further capable of providing variable amounts of assistance.
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