Stride adjustment mechanism
US8272997B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 27, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 25, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 27, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2230/75
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
In an elliptical step exercise apparatus a dynamic link mechanism can be used to vary the stride length of the machine. A control system can also be used to vary stride length as a function of various exercise and operating parameters such as speed and direction as well as varying stride length as a part of a preprogrammed exercise routine such as a hill or interval training program. In addition the control system can use measurements of stride length to optimize operation of the apparatus.
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