Exercise machine with pivoting user support having multiple pivot linkage
US7654938B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 4, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 2, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2208/0247
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise machine has a main frame, a user support frame which supports a user in an exercise position, and a multiple pivot assembly pivotally mounting the user support frame for movement between a start position and an end position. The pivot assembly has multiple pivots which define a theoretical pivot axis of the user support pivotal movement and a vertical gravitational center line which extends through the theoretical pivot axis. The user support frame has at least a primary support and a secondary support for supporting spaced positions on a user's body throughout an exercise movement. A user engagement device is movably mounted relative to the frames for engagement by the user in performing exercises, and a multiple part connecting linkage translates movement of the user engagement device to rotational movement of the user support frame. A load resists movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage.
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