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US 10,786,703 B1Granted
Convertible rowing apparatus
OwnerJohn C. Zimmerinventor
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Abstract
A rowing machine convertible for use both indoors and outdoors. In the outdoor mode, the rowing machine is configured for adaptation to a watercraft, such as a kayak or stand up paddle board (SUP). A rower operating the rowing machine pulls on a rope or cord to cause paddles positioned at the rearward end of the machine to rotate and move the machine on a body of water. In the indoor mode, legs are attached to the machine for placement on a rigid surface. The paddles are placed in a container holding fluid.
Claims30
A rowing apparatus comprising:
- a longitudinal support member having a front end, a rear end, an upper side, a bottom side, a first side interconnecting the upper and bottom sides, and a second side interconnecting the upper and bottom sides;
- a seat operatively affixed to the longitudinal support member and configured for sliding movement along a length of the longitudinal support member;
- a foot rest assembly adjustably affixed to the longitudinal support member;
- a tubular member having first and second ends, the first end operatively affixed to the front end of the longitudinal support member, the second end terminating above the longitudinal support member,
- a first pulley assembly operatively connected to the rear end of the longitudinal support member;
- a second pulley assembly operatively connected by a second pulley frame assembly to the rear end of the longitudinal support member;
- a paddle assembly rotationally positioned on a shaft and operatively associated with the second pulley assembly;
- a pull string having a first end external to the second end of the tubular member and connected to a handle, the pull string extending through the tubular member with the second end operatively connected to the first pulley assembly;
- a paddle string having a first end operatively connected to the second pulley assembly and a second end operatively connected to a biasing means;
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- one or more mounting brackets extending from the bottom side of the support member, the one or more mounting brackets configured for attachment to a watercraft for use of the rowing apparatus on a body of water or to one or more support legs for use of the rowing apparatus on a rigid surface.
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