Pilates machine tension device support system
US9555282B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 31, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 24, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B23/02
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A Pilates machine tension device support system for efficiently providing a tension force to a movable platform of an exercise machine. The Pilates machine tension device support system generally includes a frame, a platform movably positioned upon the frame and a tension assembly connected between the frame and the platform to provide selective tension upon the platform in a first direction. The tension assembly is comprised of a plurality of pulleys and a plurality of tension devices positioned upon the pulleys, wherein the tension devices are attached between a frame and the platform. The tension members are selectively engaged to the platform to increase or decrease the tension applied to the platform for varying levels of workouts.
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