Exercise machine with moving user support and multiple part linkage
US7731638B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 9, 2008 |
| Grant date | Jun 8, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 9, 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 and a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation about a user support pivot axis between start and end positions. 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. The user support pivot axis is spaced below at least one of the supports in at least one of the exercise start and end positions. 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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