US5692994A
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Collapsible exercise machine with arm exercise
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1995-06-08
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Granted: 1997-12-02
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Expires: 2015-06-08
Abstract
Abstract An exercise apparatus that simulates running, walking or climbing depending upon where the foot is positioned along the elongate pedal. The user is able to maintain a standing posture while elongate pedals supporting each foot move through an exercise cycle having a different mode for each foot position. A linkage mechanism having several adjustable positions guides the elongate pedals through a pedal cycle. Arm exercise is provided by extensions of the linkage mechanism.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul William Eschenbach
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:16
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B22/00; A63B22/06; A63B22/0664; A63B22/0002; A63B22/001; A63B2022/067; A63B21/00; A63B21/012; A63B21/015; A63B2210/00; A63B2210/50
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
An exercise machine comprising: a framework means, said framework means having an upright support means connected to said framework means; a pedal guide means, said pedal guide means operably associated with said upright support means; a pedal means, said pedal means having a pedal telescoping adjustable length means comprising a hollow first pedal support means and a tubular second pedal support means telescoped within said hollow first pedal support means; a crankshaft bearing housing means connected to said framework means and having a crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof, said first pedal support means pivotally connected to the end of each crank means, said second pedal support means being pivotally operably associated with said pedal guide means to allow said pedal means to move relative to said upright support means when the foot of the user is rotating said crank means whereby said first pedal support means is operably associated with said second pedal support means to have adjustable distance between pedal support means pivots.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
An exercise machine comprising: a framework means, said framework means having an upright support means connected to said framework means; a pedal guide means, said pedal guide means operably associated with said upright support means; a pedal means, said pedal means having a pedal telescoping adjustable length means comprising a hollow first pedal support means and a tubular second pedal support means telescoped within said hollow first pedal support means; a crankshaft bearing housing means connected to said framework means and having a crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof, said first pedal support means pivotally connected to the end of each crank means, said second pedal support means being pivotally operably associated with said pedal guide means to allow said pedal means to move relative to said upright support means when the foot of the user is rotating said crank means whereby said first pedal support means is operably associated with said second pedal support means to have adjustable distance between pedal support means pivots.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The exercise machine of claim 1 wherein said exercise machine further includes a handle means comprising a support member attached to a hand grip at one end and pivotally attached to said upright support means adjacent the upper end of said upright support means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The exercise machine according to claim 1 wherein said upright support means further comprises an adjustment means allowing said upright support means to move relative to said framework means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exercise machine according to claim 1 wherein said pedal means further comprises an elongate pedal foot surface having several foot positions.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The exercise machine according to claim 1 wherein said framework means further comprises an adjustment means whereby the position of said crankshaft bearing housing means can be changed to vary the angle between said pedal means and the horizontal.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
40 words
The exercise machine according to claim 1 wherein said pedal guide means comprises a rocker means rotatably attached to said pedal means and rotatably attached to said upright support means whereby said rocker means extends upward to provide arm exercise.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
33 words
The exercise machine according to claim 1 wherein said pedal guide means further comprises a support means which extends upward to provide arm exercise at different lengths as determined by an adjustment means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
The exercise machine according to claim 1 wherein said pedal guide means further comprises an adjustment means whereby the position of said second pedal support means can be changed to vary the angle between said pedal means and the horizontal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
The exercise machine according to claim 1 further comprising an adjustable load resistance means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
28 words
The exercise machine according to claim 9 wherein the adjustable load resistance means is a friction brake operably coupled to said crank means and said third support means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
137 words
An exercise machine comprising: a framework means, said framework means having an adjustable upright support means connected to said framework means; a pedal guide means operably associated with said adjustable upright support means; a crankshaft bearing housing means connected to said framework means and having a crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof; a pedal means rotatably connected to the end of each crank means being operably associated with said pedal guide means when the foot of the user is rotating said crank means during a pedal cycle and, a locking means operably associated with said adjustable upright support means and said framework means whereby said locking means can be released to reposition said adjustable upright support means to change the angle between said pedal means and the horizontal giving the operator variable pedal motion.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
137 words
An exercise machine comprising: a framework means, said framework means having an adjustable upright support means connected to said framework means; a pedal guide means operably associated with said adjustable upright support means; a crankshaft bearing housing means connected to said framework means and having a crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof; a pedal means rotatably connected to the end of each crank means being operably associated with said pedal guide means when the foot of the user is rotating said crank means during a pedal cycle and, a locking means operably associated with said adjustable upright support means and said framework means whereby said locking means can be released to reposition said adjustable upright support means to change the angle between said pedal means and the horizontal giving the operator variable pedal motion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
45 words
The exercise machine of claim 11 wherein said exercise machine further includes a handle means comprising a support member attached to a hand grip at one end and pivotally attached to said adjustable upright support means adjacent the upper end of said upright support means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
22 words
The exercise machine according to claim 11 wherein said pedal means further comprises an elongate pedal foot surface having several foot positions.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
41 words
The exercise machine according to claim 11 wherein said pedal guide means comprises a rocker means rotatably attached to said pedal means and rotatably attached to said adjustable upright support means whereby the support member extends upward to provide arm exercise.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
33 words
The exercise machine according to claim 11 wherein said pedal guide means further comprises a support means which extends upward to provide arm exercise at different lengths as determined by an adjustment means.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
38 words
The exercise machine according to claim 11 wherein said pedal guide means further comprises an adjustment means whereby the position of said pedal means can be changed to vary the angle between said pedal means and the horizontal.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The exercise machine according to claim 11 further comprising an adjustable load resistance means.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The exercise machine according to claim 17 wherein the adjustable load resistance means is a friction brake operably coupled to said crank means and said framework means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exercise machine according to claim 11 wherein said pedal means further comprises an adjustment means to vary the distance between pedal pivots.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
39 words
The exercise machine according to claim 11 wherein said framework means further comprises an adjustment means whereby the position of said crankshaft bearing housing means can be changed to vary the angle between said pedal means and the horizontal.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
169 words
An exercise machine comprising: a framework means, said framework means having an upright support means connected to said framework means; a pedal guide means, said pedal guide means operably associated with said upright support means; a pedal means, said pedal means being operably associated with said pedal guide means; a crankshaft bearing housing means connected to a crankshaft bearing housing support means being pivotally connected to said framework means and having a crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof, said pedal means pivotally connected to the end of each crank means to allow said pedal means to move relative to said upright support means when the foot of the user is rotating said crank means and, a locking means operably associated with said crankshaft bearing housing support means and said framework means whereby said locking means can be released to pivotally adjust the position of said crankshaft bearing housing means to change the angle between said pedal means and the horizontal giving the operator variable pedal motion.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
169 words
An exercise machine comprising: a framework means, said framework means having an upright support means connected to said framework means; a pedal guide means, said pedal guide means operably associated with said upright support means; a pedal means, said pedal means being operably associated with said pedal guide means; a crankshaft bearing housing means connected to a crankshaft bearing housing support means being pivotally connected to said framework means and having a crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof, said pedal means pivotally connected to the end of each crank means to allow said pedal means to move relative to said upright support means when the foot of the user is rotating said crank means and, a locking means operably associated with said crankshaft bearing housing support means and said framework means whereby said locking means can be released to pivotally adjust the position of said crankshaft bearing housing means to change the angle between said pedal means and the horizontal giving the operator variable pedal motion.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
41 words
The exercise machine according to claim 21 wherein said pedal guide means further comprises a support means rotatably attached to said pedal means and rotatably attached to said upright support means whereby the support means extends upward to provide arm exercise.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
38 words
The exercise machine according to claim 21 wherein said pedal guide means further comprises an adjustment means whereby the position of said pedal means can be changed to vary the angle between said pedal means and the horizontal.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
23 words
The exercise machine according to claim 21 wherein said pedal means further comprises an adjustment means to vary the distance between pedal pivots.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
29 words
The exercise machine according to claim 21 wherein said upright support means further comprises an adjustment means allowing said upright support means to move relative to said framework means.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exercise machine according to claim 9 further comprising a flywheel means operatively associated with the load resistance means.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
20 words
The exercise machine according to claim 17 further comprising a flywheel means operatively associated with said adjustable load resistance means.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exercise machine according to claim 21 further comprising a load resistance means operably associated with said crank means.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
19 words
The exercise machine according to claim 28 further comprising a flywheel means operably associated with said load resistance means.
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