Adjustable elliptical exercise machine

Title: Adjustable elliptical exercise machine

Related Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Involving User Translation Or Physical Simulation Thereof, Stair Climbing

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The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060199702, Adjustable elliptical exercise machine.

1) an exercise machine comprising: a framework, said framework configured to be supported by the floor; a pair of foot support members, each having a first portion, a second portion and a foot engaging pedal; a crank, said crank rotatably attached to said framework projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof; a pair of drive links, each drive link pivotally connected to said crank and configured such that each end of said drive link follows an elongate path; a pair of rocker links, each said rocker link configured to oscillate about a rocker pivot; a pair of coupler links, each said coupler link pivotally connected to said crank arm and said rocker link; a pair of connector links, each said connector link pivotally connected to said rocker link and said drive link; a pair of path generating linkages, each said linkage including said drive link, said crank, said rocker link, said coupler link and said connecting link configured to guide said first portion of said foot support member along an elongate path; a pair of rollers, each said roller positioned in said second portion of said foot support member intermediate the ends; a pair of guides, each said guide connected to said frame and in rollable contact with said roller to cause said second portion of said foot support member to have a back and forth movement; said pedal configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of the user is rotating said crank whereby said pedal follows an elongate curve pedal path.

2) The exercise machine according to claim 1 wherein said elongate curve path is generally elliptical in shape.

3) The exercise machine according to claim 1 further comprising arm exercise, said arm exercise operably associated with said rocker links.

4) The exercise machine according to claim 3 wherein said arm exercise comprises a pair of handles, each said handle pivotally connected to said framework.

5) The exercise machine according to claim 1 further comprising a flywheel, said flywheel rotatably connected to said framework and operably associated with said crank.

6) The exercise machine according to claim 5 further comprising a load resistance, said load resistance operably associated with said flywheel, a means for adjustment of said load resistance and, a control system, said control system positioned within reach of the operator whereby said load resistance can be varied during operation of said exercise machine.

7) The exercise machine according to claim 1 further comprising a first actuator, said first actuator operably associated with said rocker pivot and said framework to adjust the stride length of said elongate curve pedal path.

8) The exercise machine according to claim 1 further comprising a pair of stride adjustment links, each stride adjustment link connected to said rocker pivot and pivotally connected to said framework.

9) The exercise machine according to claim 8 further comprising a gear shaft, said gear shaft rotatably attached to each said stride adjustment link and having a gear attached to each end of said gear shaft which is operatively associated with a corresponding said rocker link.

10) The exercise machine according to claim 9 further comprising a toothed belt, said toothed belt engaged with a first toothed belt gear attached to said gear shaft and with a second toothed belt gear attached to said framework.

11) The exercise machine according to claim 1 further comprising a second actuator, said second actuator operably associated with said guide and said framework to adjust the orientation of said elongate curve pedal path.

12) An exercise machine comprising: a framework, said framework configured to be supported by the floor; a pair of foot support members, each having a first portion, a second portion and a foot engaging pedal; a pair of crank arms, each said crank arm rotatably attached to said framework at a common pivot axis positioned forward of an operator; a pair of drive links, each drive link pivotally connected to a corresponding said crank arm and to said first portion of said foot support member; a pair of rocker links, each said rocker link operably associated with a corresponding said crank arm and configured to oscillate about a rocker pivot; a pair of guides, each said guide connected to said framework and operably associated with said foot support member to cause said second portion of said foot support member to have a back and forth movement; an actuator, said actuator operably associated with said rocker pivot and said framework; said pedal configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of the user is rotating said crank arms whereby said actuator can reposition said rocker pivot along the length of each said rocker link causing a stride length change to said pedal elongate curve path.

13) The exercise machine according to claim 12 further comprising a pair of stride adjustment links, each stride adjustment link connected to said rocker pivot and pivotally connected to said framework.

14) The exercise machine according to claim 13 further comprising a gear shaft, said gear shaft rotatably attached to each said stride adjustment link and having a gear attached to each end of said gear shaft and operatively associated with a corresponding said rocker link.

15) The exercise machine according to claim 14 further comprising a toothed belt, said toothed belt engaged with a first toothed belt gear attached to said gear shaft and with a second toothed belt gear attached to said framework.

16) The exercise machine according to claim 12 further comprising a load resistance, said load resistance operably associated with said crank arms, a means for adjustment of said load resistance and, a control system, said control system positioned within reach of the operator whereby said load resistance and said actuator can be varied during operation of said exercise machine.

17) The exercise machine according to claim 12 further comprising arm exercise, said arm exercise operably associated with said rocker links.

18) An exercise machine comprising: a framework, said framework configured to be supported by the floor; a pair of foot support members, each having a first portion, a second portion and a foot engaging pedal; a pair of crank arms, each said crank arm rotatably attached to said framework at a common pivot axis positioned forward of an operator; a pair of drive links, each drive link pivotally connected to a corresponding said crank arm and to said first portion of said foot support member; a pair of rocker links, each said rocker link operably associated with a corresponding said crank arm and configured to oscillate about a rocker pivot; a pair of guides, each said guide connected to said framework and operably associated with said foot support member to cause said second portion of said foot support member to have a back and forth movement; a first actuator, said first actuator operably associated with said rocker pivot and said framework; a second actuator, said second actuator operably with said guides to reposition said guides relative to said framework; said pedal configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of the user is rotating said crank arms whereby said first actuator can reposition said rocker pivot along the length of each said rocker link causing a stride length change to said pedal elongate curve path and said second actuator can change the orientation of said pedal elongate curve path.

19) The exercise machine according to claim 18 further comprising arm exercise, said arm exercise operably associated with said rocker links.

20) The exercise machine according to claim 18 further comprising a load resistance, said load resistance operably associated with said crank arms, a means for adjustment of said load resistance and, a control system, said control system positioned within reach of the operator whereby said load resistance, said first actuator and said second actuator can be varied during operation of said exercise machine.

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