End of travel stop for an exercise device
US7833133B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2071/025
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise apparatus for a user. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, a crank system coupled to the frame, a pivotal linkage pendulum system, a foot member and a foot member end of travel apparatus. The crank system includes one or more crank members. The pivotal linkage pendulum system comprises at least a first link member. The first link member is coupled to the crank system through at least a first pivot point. The first pivot point of the first link member is configured to move in a path during use. The foot member is coupled to the at least one first link member. The foot member end of travel apparatus provides a two-stage stiffness profile to the foot member indicating the end of travel to the user.
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