Exercise equipment weight selector
US6117049A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 13, 1999 |
| Grant date | Sep 12, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 13, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B24/00
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An automatic weight selector for exercise equipment is characterized by a screw mechanism for adding or subtracting weight applied to a carriage on the equipment. A plurality of weights are slidably connected with the equipment. The weights contain central threaded through-openings which are in alignment when the weights are arranged in a stack. The screw mechanism has a vertical axis aligned with the threaded openings in the weights. Thus, the screw can be rotated to connect or disconnect one or more weights to the carriage. A remote-controlled motor is provided to rotate the screw, thereby enabling a user to easily and automatically adjust the weight applied to the exercise equipment.
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