# US 11,298,577 B2 · Cable and power rack exercise machine > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,298,577 B2 - Document ID: US11298577B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 16/780,765 - Filed: 2020-02-03 - Published: 2020-08-13 - Granted: 2022-04-12 - Earliest claimed: 2019-02-11 - Assignees: iFIT Inc. - Applicants: ICON Health & Fitness, Inc. - Inventors: Scott R. Watterson - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11298577B2 ## CPC - A63B 21/075: with variable weights {, e.g. weight systems with weight selecting means for bar-bells or dumb-bells} - A63B 24/0087: {Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load} - A63B 21/00181: {comprising additional means assisting the user to overcome part of the resisting force, i.e. assisted-active exercising} - A63B 21/00192: {using resistance provided by magnetic means (A63B21/005 takes precedence)} - A63B 21/0058: {using motors} - A63B 21/072: Dumb-bells, bar-bells or the like {, e.g. weight discs having an integral peripheral handle} - A63B 21/0724: {Bar-bells; Hand bars} - A63B 21/0783: {Safety features for bar-bells, e.g. drop limiting means} - A63B 21/151: {Using flexible elements for reciprocating movements, e.g. ropes or chains} - A63B 21/153: {wound-up and unwound during exercise, e.g. from a reel} - A63B 21/154: {using special pulley-assemblies} - A63B 21/156: {the position of the pulleys being variable, e.g. for different exercises} - A63B 21/225: {with flywheels} - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 23/03566: {the multiple stations having a common resistance device} - A63B 23/0405: {involving a bending of the knee and hip joints simultaneously (A63B23/0476 takes precedence)} - A63B 23/1236: {Push-ups in horizontal position, i.e. eccentric movement} - A63B 71/0036: {Accessories for stowing, putting away or transporting exercise apparatus or sports equipment (A63B47/00, A63B55/00, A63B60/56 take precedence)} - A63B 71/023: {Supports, e.g. poles} - A63B 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user} - A63B 2023/0411: {Squatting exercises} - A63B 2024/0068: {Comparison to target or threshold, previous performance or not real time comparison to other individuals} - A63B 2024/0093: {the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed} - A63B 2071/0072: {Limiting the applied force, torque, movement or speed} - A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music} - A63B 2071/065: {Visualisation of specific exercise parameters} - A63B 2071/068: {Input by voice recognition} - A63B 2071/0694: {Visual indication, e.g. Indicia} - A63B 2208/0204: Standing on the feet - A63B 2208/0223: Squatting - A63B 2208/0233: in 90/90 position, like on a chair - A63B 2208/0252: supine - A63B 2209/10: with adhesive type surfaces, i.e. hook and loop-type fastener - A63B 2220/20: Distances or displacements - A63B 2220/54: Torque - A63B 2220/80: Special sensors, transducers or devices therefor - A63B 2220/803: Motion sensors - A63B 2220/805: Optical or opto-electronic sensors - A63B 2220/806: Video cameras - A63B 2220/833: Sensors arranged on the exercise apparatus or sports implement - A63B 2225/20: with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like - A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry - A63B 2225/685: for electronic devices, e.g. phone, PDA, GPS device, notebook - A63B 2230/06: heartbeat rate only - A63B 2230/40: respiratory characteristics - A63B 2230/75: calorie expenditure - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract Cable and power rack exercise machine. An exercise machine may include a frame, a resistance mechanism supported by the frame, a first pull cable and a second pull cable supported by the frame and linked to the resistance mechanism, and a power rack attached to the frame. The power rack may include a first upright post configured to have a first barbell holder adjustably attached thereto and a second upright post configured to have a second barbell holder adjustably attached thereto. The first barbell holder may be adjusted in various positions between a first highest position and a first lowest position on the first upright post. The second barbell holder may also be adjusted in various positions between a second highest position and a second lowest position on the second upright post. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An exercise machine comprising: a frame; a resistance mechanism supported by the frame, wherein the resistance mechanism includes: a motor; or a flywheel and one or more magnets arranged to selectively resist rotation of the flywheel; a first pull cable and a second pull cable supported by the frame and linked to the resistance mechanism; a power rack attached to the frame, the power rack including: a first upright post configured to have a first barbell holder adjustably attached thereto such that the first barbell holder is configured to be adjusted in various positions between a first highest position and a first lowest position on the first upright post; and a second upright post configured to have a second barbell holder adjustably attached thereto such that the second barbell holder is configured to be adjusted in various positions between a second highest position and a second lowest position on the second upright post; a first tensioner spring configured to reduce slack in the first pull cable; a second tensioner spring configured to reduce slack in the second pull cable; a first pulley configured to selectively receive the first pull cable to enable the first pull cable to be selectively attached to a barbell to enable the first tensioner spring to hinder a user in lifting the barbell; and a second pulley configured to selectively receive the second pull cable to enable the second pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the second tensioner spring to hinder the user in lifting the barbell. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein: the first tensioner spring is configured to provide between 3-5 pounds, between 2-8 pounds, between 1-11 pounds, or between 2-20 pounds of force hindering the user in lifting the barbell; and the second tensioner spring is configured to provide between 3-5 pounds, between 2-8 pounds, between 1-11 pounds, or between 2-20 pounds of force hindering the user in lifting the barbell. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The exercise machine of claim 2, wherein: the resistance mechanism is configured to be selectively set at one of multiple resistance levels; and the first pulley and the second pulley enable the resistance mechanism to hinder the user in lifting the barbell in proportion to the set resistance level of the resistance mechanism. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, further comprising: a third pull cable and a fourth pull cable supported by the frame and linked to the resistance mechanism; a third pulley configured to selectively receive the third pull cable to enable the third pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the first tensioner spring to assist the user in lifting the barbell, wherein the first tensioner spring is configured to provide between 3-5 pounds, between 2-8 pounds, between 1-11 pounds, or between 2-20 pounds of force assisting the user in lifting the barbell; and a fourth pulley configured to selectively receive the fourth pull cable to enable the fourth pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the second tensioner spring to assist the user in lifting the barbell, wherein the second tensioner spring is configured to provide between 3-5 pounds, between 2-8 pounds, between 1-11 pounds, or between 2-20 pounds of force assisting the user in lifting the barbell. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the resistance mechanism includes the motor, the exercise machine further comprising: a third pull cable and a fourth pull cable supported by the frame and linked to the resistance mechanism; a third pulley configured to selectively receive the third pull cable to enable the third pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the motor to assist the user in lifting the barbell; and a fourth pulley configured to selectively receive the fourth pull cable to enable the fourth pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the motor to assist the user in lifting the barbell. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the power rack further includes a pull-up bar supported by the first upright post and by the second upright post. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the power rack further includes: a first weight plate holder supported by the first upright post; and a second weight plate holder supported by the second upright post. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, further comprising a first spotter arm adjustably attached to the first upright post and a second spotter arm adjustably attached to the second upright post, the first and second spotter arms configured to prevent the barbell from falling on the user if the user is unable to continue lifting the barbell. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, further comprising one or more dumbbell racks supported by the frame and each configured to hold a dumbbell. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The exercise machine of claim 1, further comprising a barbell retention mechanism including: a tube attached to the frame and configured to receive a first end of the barbell; and a strap attached to the frame and configured to wrap around a second end of the barbell to keep the second end of the barbell positioned against the frame. ### Claim 11 An exercise machine comprising: a frame; a resistance mechanism supported by the frame, wherein the resistance mechanism includes: a motor; or a flywheel and one or more magnets arranged to selectively resist rotation of the flywheel; a first pull cable and a second pull cable supported by the frame and linked to the resistance mechanism; a power rack attached to the frame, the power rack including: a first upright post configured to have a first barbell holder adjustably attached thereto such that the first barbell holder is configured to be adjusted in various positions between a first highest position and a first lowest position on the first upright post; and a second upright post configured to have a second barbell holder adjustably attached thereto such that the second barbell holder is configured to be adjusted in various positions between a second highest position and a second lowest position on the second upright post; a tube attached to the frame and configured to receive a first end of a barbell; and a strap attached to the frame and configured to wrap around a second end of the barbell to keep the second end of the barbell positioned against the frame. ### Claim 12 (depends on 11) The exercise machine of claim 11, further comprising: a first tensioner spring configured to reduce slack in the first pull cable; and a second tensioner spring configured to reduce slack in the second pull cable. ### Claim 13 (depends on 12) The exercise machine of claim 12, further comprising: a first pulley configured to selectively receive the first pull cable to enable the first pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the first tensioner spring to hinder a user in lifting the barbell, wherein the first tensioner spring is configured to provide between 3-5 pounds, between 2-8 pounds, between 1-11 pounds, or between 2-20 pounds of force hindering the user in lifting the barbell; and a second pulley configured to selectively receive the second pull cable to enable the second pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the second tensioner spring to hinder the user in lifting the barbell, wherein the second tensioner spring is configured to provide between 3-5 pounds, between 2-8 pounds, between 1-11 pounds, or between 2-20 pounds of force hindering the user in lifting the barbell. ### Claim 14 (depends on 13) The exercise machine of claim 13, wherein: the resistance mechanism is configured to be selectively set at one of multiple resistance levels; and the first pulley and the second pulley enable the resistance mechanism to hinder the user in lifting the barbell in proportion to the set resistance level of the resistance mechanism. ### Claim 15 (depends on 12) The exercise machine of claim 12, further comprising: a first pulley configured to selectively receive the first pull cable to enable the first pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the first tensioner spring to assist a user in lifting the barbell, wherein the first tensioner spring is configured to provide between 3-5 pounds, between 2-8 pounds, between 1-11 pounds, or between 2-20 pounds of force assisting the user in lifting the barbell; and a second pulley configured to selectively receive the second pull cable to enable the second pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the second tensioner spring to assist the user in lifting the barbell, wherein the second tensioner spring is configured to provide between 3-5 pounds, between 2-8 pounds, between 1-11 pounds, or between 2-20 pounds of force assisting the user in lifting the barbell. ### Claim 16 (depends on 11) The exercise machine of claim 11, wherein the resistance mechanism includes the motor, the exercise machine further comprising: a first pulley configured to selectively receive the first pull cable to enable the first pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the motor to assist a user in lifting the barbell; and a second pulley configured to selectively receive the second pull cable to enable the second pull cable to be selectively attached to the barbell to enable the motor to assist the user in lifting the barbell. ### Claim 17 (depends on 11) The exercise machine of claim 11, wherein the power rack further includes a pull-up bar supported by the first upright post and by the second upright post. ### Claim 18 (depends on 11) The exercise machine of claim 11, wherein the power rack further includes: a first weight plate holder supported by the first upright post; and a second weight plate holder supported by the second upright post. ### Claim 19 (depends on 11) The exercise machine of claim 11, further comprising a first spotter arm adjustably attached to the first upright post and a second spotter arm adjustably attached to the second upright post, the first and second spotter arms configured to prevent the barbell from falling on the user if the user is unable to continue lifting the barbell. ### Claim 20 (depends on 11) The exercise machine of claim 11, further comprising one or more dumbbell racks supported by the frame and each configured to hold a dumbbell.