Mobile exercise apparatus
US5591107A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 23, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jan 7, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2022/067
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A mobile exercising apparatus which promotes cardiovascular exercise yet minimizes impact to critical joints. A frame supports a pair of reciprocating members which are displace generally horizontally along the frame at one end yet reciprocate in a circular motion at the other through a coupling system attached to the frame. Structure is included which orients the foot of the user at a preferred acute angular orientation and permits each foot to move in a generally elliptical path during exercise and drive a wheel thereby propelling the apparatus. This allows simulation of walking or running without impact. The device may include linkage to facilitate a corresponding upper body exercise involving movement of the arm in which case each hand of the user is displaced along an arcuate path.
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