Exercise device
US6620080B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 16, 2000 |
| Grant date | Sep 16, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 23, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2208/0204
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The exercise device of the present invention has a base having at least one frame member extending from the base. A rotatable drive shaft is mounted on the frame and a first one-way clutch and a second one-way clutch are mounted on the drive shaft. A means is provided for operatively connecting the drive shaft to an alternator whereby rotation of the drive shaft causes the alternator to provide resistance to the exercise device and to generate electricity. A pair of arms and a pair of levers are pivotally mounted on the base whereby movement of the arms causes a movement of the levers. A foot pad is positioned on each of the arms. The foot pads are disposed to move in an arcuate path towards and away from the side members of the base. A means is provided for operatively connecting one of the levers to the first one-way clutch and the other lever to the second one-way clutch. Movement of the arms towards the base causes the levers to rotate the first and second one-way clutches in a direction that causes the drive shaft to rotate which, in turn, causes the alternator to provide resistance to the exercise device and generate electricity. Movement of the arms away from the base rotate…
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