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Exercise machine
Assignee: Toro Co
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Filing: 1987-06-26
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Granted: 1988-03-15
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Expires: 2007-06-26
Abstract
Abstract An exercise machine (2) includes side frame members (6). Electromagnetic brakes (62) supported on movable carriages (66) slide along side frame members (6). Carriage (66) includes a hinge (100) for allowing each brake (62) to pivot between multiple positions. Both types of motion allow the output shafts (64) on brakes (62) to be reoriented relative to a support bench (20) on which a user of machine (2) is located. Various exercise attachments may be coupled to brake shafts (64) for contacting various body members to perform different exercises. A controller (200) regulates the force levels of brakes (62).
Inventors
- 👤 Robert B. Carlson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 02:22
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B23/00; A63B23/035; A63B23/12; A63B23/1245; A63B23/1263; A63B21/00; A63B21/005; A63B21/0051; A63B21/0052; A63B21/40; A63B21/4001; A63B21/4027; A63B21/4033; A63B21/4035; A63B21/4041; A63B21/4047; A63B23/03516; A63B23/03533; A63B23/03541; A63B23/0355; A63B23/1254; A63B2208/00; A63B2208/02; A63B2208/0228; A63B2208/0233; A63B2220/00; A63B2220/17; A63B2220/50; A63B2220/54; A63B23/03508; A63B23/04; A63B23/0405; A63B23/0482; A63B23/0488; A63B23/0494; A63B23/1281; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S482/00; Y10S482/901; Y10S482/902; Y10S482/908
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
An exercise machine, which comprises: (a) a frame having an elongated frame member which extends over a particular distance; (b) an electromagnetic resistance means carried on the frame member for generating a force that must be overcome by the user to achieve an exercise benefit, wherein the electromagnetic resistance means is bodily movable on the frame member between different positions for exercising different muscle groups; (c) driving means for moving the resistance means on the frame member, wherein the driving means includes a control element which is manually manipulated by the user to operate the driving means; (d) first locking means for locking the resistance means relative to the frame member; and (e) second locking means for locking the resistance means relative to the frame member. wherein the second locking means is operatively associated with the control element to be released as the user manipulates the control element, whereby the second locking means is capable of retaining the resistance means on the frame member after the first locking means has been released until such time as the user manipulates the control element to operate the driving means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
An exercise machine, which comprises: (a) a frame having an elongated frame member which extends over a particular distance; (b) an electromagnetic resistance means carried on the frame member for generating a force that must be overcome by the user to achieve an exercise benefit, wherein the electromagnetic resistance means is bodily movable on the frame member between different positions for exercising different muscle groups; (c) driving means for moving the resistance means on the frame member, wherein the driving means includes a control element which is manually manipulated by the user to operate the driving means; (d) first locking means for locking the resistance means relative to the frame member; and (e) second locking means for locking the resistance means relative to the frame member. wherein the second locking means is operatively associated with the control element to be released as the user manipulates the control element, whereby the second locking means is capable of retaining the resistance means on the frame member after the first locking means has been released until such time as the user manipulates the control element to operate the driving means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
53 words
An exercise machine as recited in claim 1, wherein the driving means includes a rack and pinion connection between the resistance means and the frame member, and wherein the control element includes a manually operated crank handle connected to the pinion for rotating the pinion along the rack to move the resistance means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
66 words
An exercise machine as recited in claim 1, further including a support carriage on which the electromagnetic resistance means is carried and which carriage substantially surrounds the frame member, and wherein the first locking means includes a locking block carried on the support carriage and manually operated means for moving the block against the frame member to lock the support carriage relative to the frame member.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
An exercise machine as recited in claim 3, further including means on the support carriage for pivotably mounting the electromagnetic resistance means relative thereto for movement of the resistance means into different planes.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-03-15 | 1995-09-14 | 1996-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
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