# US 10,118,068 B2 · Exercise machine with load rolling simulation

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- Number: US 10,118,068 B2
- Document ID: US10118068B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 15/312,738
- Filed: 2015-05-26
- Published: 2017-06-29
- Granted: 2018-11-06
- Earliest claimed: 2014-05-26
- Assignees: Sisyphus Fitness Inc.
- Applicants: Sisyphus Fitness Inc.
- Inventors: Vuk Trivković; Relja Trivković
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10118068B2

## CPC

- A63B 22/001: {by simultaneously exercising arms and legs, e.g. diagonally in anti-phase (A63B22/0076 takes precedence)}
- A63B 21/005: using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
- A63B 21/154: {using special pulley-assemblies}
- A63B 21/22: Resisting devices with rotary bodies {(A63B21/0608 takes precedence)}
- A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand}
- A63B 21/4049: {Rotational movement}
- A63B 22/0023: {the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band}
- A63B 22/02: with movable endless bands {, e.g. treadmills (other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028)}
- A63B 22/0235: {driven by a motor}
- A63B 23/03575: {Apparatus used for exercising upper and lower limbs simultaneously}
- A63B 23/047: {Walking and pulling or pushing a load (for exercising the player ability for rugby or American football A63B69/34)}
- A63B 23/1209: {Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously}
- A63B 24/0087: {Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load}
- A63B 71/0619: {Displays, user interfaces and indicating devices, specially adapted for sport equipment, e.g. display mounted on treadmills}
- A63B 2071/025: {on rollers or wheels}
- A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H)

## Abstract

Exercise machine with load rolling simulation substitutes training in the open air in which a load is rolled or pushed. The exercise machine comprises a continuous moving track (2) of adjustable incline. Above the housing (1) and in front of the continuous moving track (2) is mounted a wheel (4) with paddles (5). The paddles (5) on the outer circumference of the wheel (4) are performed in the shape of teeth, ribs, panels or bars. The wheel (4) is connected by a transmission (20) with the track (2). The track (2) is connected with the brake system (32) for change of resistance to motion of the track (2), and thereby also to turning of the wheel (4). The control panel (6) with display contains commands for adjusting and monitoring the inclination of the track (2) and the resistance to turning of the wheel (4) and for monitoring the velocity and travelled distance of the moving track (2), as well as the duration of the training on the continuous track (2). The exercise machine is used in at least three ways of exercising, it has exceptional ergonomic characteristics, and enables safe training.

## Claims

### Claim 1

Exercise machine with simulation of load pushing by hand, comprising:
a pair of cylinders including a front cylinder and a rear cylinder;
a base with lateral masks;
a continuous moving track mounted on the pair of cylinders, of adjustable incline in respect to the base;
a housing, where a front end of the continuous moving track is fitted into the housing;
a control panel with display affixed to the housing;
a transmission;
a brake system operated through the control panel;
wherein the front cylinder is connected by the transmission to the brake system;
a support structure of the exercise machine, the support structure including a plurality of supports, wherein the supports are placed at an approximately right angle in respect of the continuous moving track;
a wheel with a shaft pivotally mounted to the plurality of supports, the wheel including a ring and a plurality of spokes coupling the shaft to the ring;
paddles circumferentially disposed about an outer surface of the ring of the wheel, where the wheel with the paddles is located in front of the continuous moving track and above the housing, wherein the paddles are configured to be pushed by hands of a user; and
a mechanical transmission connecting the wheel with the continuous moving track such that the continuous moving track and the wheel rotate in opposite directions.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

Exercise machine with simulation of load pushing by hand according to claim 1, wherein the paddles on the outer surface of the ring of the wheel are formed in the shape of teeth, where the cross section of one tooth is a three sided geometrical image with curvilinear sides and at least one rounded vertex.

### Claim 3 (depends on 1)

Exercise machine with simulation of load pushing hand according to claim 1, wherein the paddles on the outer surface of the ring of the wheel are formed in the shape of transversal flat panels or transversal ribs or transversal bars.

### Claim 4 (depends on 1)

Exercise machine with simulation of load pushing hand according to claim 1, wherein the brake system is used for changing a resistance to turning the wheel, wherein the brake system includes a mechanical brake system, magnetic brake system or electromagnetic brake system.

### Claim 5 (depends on 1)

Exercise machine with simulation of load pushing by hand according to claim 1, further comprising a motor, wherein the control panel with display is connected by electronic components to the motor for changing an inclination of the track and to the brake system for changing a resistance to turning the wheel, and wherein the control panel with display includes commands for adjusting and monitoring the inclination of the moving track and the resistance to turning of the wheel with the paddles and monitoring a duration of the training session and travelled distance on the continuous moving track.

### Claim 6 (depends on 1)

Exercise machine with simulation of load pushing by hand according to claim 1, wherein in the housing is located a drive motor for adjusting an inclination of the track in respect of the base.

### Claim 7 (depends on 1)

Exercise machine with simulation of load pushing by hand according to claim 1, further comprising legs, wherein the legs have mounted casters for relocation of the exercise machine.

### Claim 8 (depends on 1)

Exercise machine with simulation of load pushing by hand according to claim 1, wherein the transmission includes a pulley.

### Claim 9 (depends on 1)

Exercise machine with simulation of load pushing by hand according to claim 1, wherein the mechanical transmission includes a combined chain gear transmission.