US 10,864,401 B2 · Load-adjusting device and locking device

Abstract

A load-adjusting device for adjusting a load movably mounted to a frame of an exercise apparatus is provided. The device comprises a counterbalance; and a controller, wherein the counterbalance is configured to connect with the load in response to operation of the controller. Operation of the controller may configure the load-adjusting device between an unassisted configuration wherein the counterbalance is not in operative connection with the load, and an assisted configuration wherein the counterbalance is operatively connected with the load. A locking device for selectively constraining a movable component of an exercise apparatus is also provided. The locking device is suitable for use with the load-adjusting device.

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Dependent claims

A load-adjusting device for adjusting a load movably mounted to a frame of an exercise apparatus, the device comprising:

a counterbalance;
a controller, wherein the counterbalance is configured to attach to the load in response to operation of the controller;
and
a holding member, wherein the counterbalance is connectable to the holding member;
wherein the counterbalance is substantially stationary relative to the frame of the exercise apparatus to which the device is mounted when connected to the holding member, and movable relative to the frame of the exercise apparatus when disconnected from the holding member.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Load-adjusting device and locking device

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Load-adjusting device and locking device

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Abstract

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