Swimming simulator
US5376060A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 16, 1993 |
| Grant date | Dec 27, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 16, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2208/0257
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A new and improved swimming simulator includes a base support assembly and a pair of arm exercising assemblies attached to the base support assembly. A pair of leg exercising assemblies is attached to the base support assembly. Each of the leg exercising assemblies includes a leg-supporting member pivotally connected to a first portion of the base support assembly. Each of the leg exercising assemblies also includes an extensible and retractable hydraulic cylinder and piston assembly which supports a portion of the leg-supporting member and which is connected to the base support assembly. A bench assembly is attached to the base support assembly and includes a bendable top member, a spring assembly located under the bendable top member and supported by the base support assembly, and a horizontal support member supporting the bendable top member. A user lies down on the bench assembly. The horizontal support member is supported by the base support assembly, such that a first portion and a second portion of the bendable top member are elevated and lowered by the spring assembly with respect to a third portion of the bendable top member which is supported by the horizontal support mem…
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