Releasable connection mechanism for variable stride exercise devices
US7736278B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Jun 15, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2071/0063
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides for a variable stride exercise device having a variable size close curved striding path during use. The exercise device described and depicted herein utilizes various configurations of linkage assemblies, cam members, and other components, connected with a frame to allow a user to dynamically vary his stride path during exercise. An exercise device conforming to aspects of the present invention provides a foot path that adapts to the change in stride length rather than forcing the user into a fixed size path. Some embodiments of the exercise device include a lockout device that selectively eliminates the variable stride features of the exercise device and allows the user to exercise in a stepping motion. Other aspects of the present invention relate to a releasable connection mechanism that can be used to selectively and/or automatically limit or eliminate the variable stride feature of an exercise device.
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