Exercise assemblies having foot pedal members that are movable along user defined paths
US9050498B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 4, 2013 |
| Grant date | Jun 9, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2022/0682
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise assembly comprises a frame and elongated foot pedal members that are each movable along user-defined paths of differing dimensions. Each foot pedal member has a from portion and a rear portion. Footpads are disposed on the rear portion of one of the pair of foot pedal members. Elongated coupler arms have a lower portion and an upper portion that is pivotally connected to the frame. Crank members have a first portion that is pivotally connected to the front portion of one of the pan of foot pedal members and have a second portion that is pivotally connected to the lower portion of one of the pair of coupler arms, such that each crank member is rotatable in a circular path. Elongated rocker arms have a lower portion that is pivotally connected to one of the pair of foot pedal members in between the foot pad and the crank member and have an upper portion that is pivotally connected to the frame.
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