# US 11,439,865 B2 · Climbing exercise machine

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- Number: US 11,439,865 B2
- Document ID: US11439865B2
- Status: Granted
- Kind: B2
- Application number: 17/458,850
- Filed: 2021-08-27
- Published: 2021-12-16
- Granted: 2022-09-13
- Earliest claimed: 2019-06-07
- Assignees: Clmbr1, LLC.
- Applicants: Clmbr1, LLC
- Inventors: Nathaniel Carruthers; Joe Ellis
- Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11439865B2

## CPC

- A63B 22/04: with movable {multiple} steps {, i.e. more than one step per limb, e.g. steps mounted on endless loops, endless ladders (steppers with cantilevered support elements pivoting about an axis A63B22/0048)}
- A63B 21/00069: {Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve}
- A63B 21/4034: {for operation by feet}
- A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand}
- A63B 21/4045: {Reciprocating movement along, in or on a guide (weights moving along or in guiding means A63B21/06; for cardio-training A63B22/201)}
- A63B 22/0005: {with particular movement of the arms provided by handles moving otherwise than pivoting about a horizontal axis parallel to the body-symmetrical-plane}
- A63B 22/001: {by simultaneously exercising arms and legs, e.g. diagonally in anti-phase (A63B22/0076 takes precedence)}
- A63B 22/0046: {Details of the support elements or their connection to the exercising apparatus, e.g. adjustment of size or orientation (attachments of resisters or weights to the body of the user A63B21/4001; using rollers, wheels, castors or gliding means to be moved over the floor or guide tracks A63B22/20)}
- A63B 22/205: {in a substantially vertical plane, e.g. for exercising against gravity (exercising for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a user's body weight A63B21/068; with adjustable inclination A63B22/0023)}
- A63B 71/0622: {Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user}
- A63B 21/00192: {using resistance provided by magnetic means (A63B21/005 takes precedence)}
- A63B 21/005: using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
- A63B 21/012: using frictional force-resisters {(electromagnetically-controlled brakes A63B21/0056)}
- A63B 21/154: {using special pulley-assemblies}
- A63B 23/03575: {Apparatus used for exercising upper and lower limbs simultaneously}
- A63B 24/0062: {Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance}
- A63B 69/0048: {for mountaineering, e.g. climbing-walls, grip elements for climbing-walls}
- A63B 2022/0043: {the movements of the limbs of one body half being synchronised, e.g. the left arm moving in the same direction as the left leg}
- A63B 2071/0625: {Emitting sound, noise or music}
- A63B 2071/063: {Spoken or verbal instructions}
- A63B 2071/0658: {Position or arrangement of display}
- A63B 2220/17: Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
- A63B 2220/20: Distances or displacements
- A63B 2220/62: Time or time measurement used for time reference, time stamp, master time or clock signal
- 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 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

An exercise machine creates a simulated continuous resisted climbing motion. The machine includes a floor- or ground-contacting base frame and two or more substantially vertically oriented uprights, wherein at least one upright is rigidly connected to the base frame. The machine further includes two handles and two foot pedals, each handle and each foot pedal being movably engaged with an upright for linear reciprocating motion along the upright. The handles and foot pedals are interconnected so that they move concurrently. An adjustable resistance mechanism may be operatively connected to the interconnection of the handles and foot pedals to provide adjustable resistance for the simulated continuous climbing motion.

## Claims

### Claim 1

A climbing exercise machine, comprising:
a base support frame configured to contact a floor or ground surface;
a first elongate upright having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is rigidly connected to the base support frame;
a first split arm having a first end and a second end;
a second split arm having a first end and a second end;
an intersection point, at which the second end of the first elongate upright and the first ends of the first and second split arms are interconnected such that the first elongate upright and first and second split arms collectively form a wishbone or tuning fork shape;
first and second movable and adjustable foot pedals, operatively engaged with opposing lateral sides of the first elongate upright to enable reciprocating linear movement along the first elongate upright;
a first movable and adjustable handle, operatively engaged with the first split arm to enable reciprocating linear movement along the first split arm;
a second movable and adjustable handle, operatively engaged with the second split arm to enable reciprocating linear movement along the second split arm;
a mounting apparatus interconnected with and extending upwardly away from the intersection point; and
a linkage assembly, interconnecting the first handle, the first foot pedal, the second handle, and the second foot pedal, comprising at least one belt and a plurality of pulleys,
wherein the interconnection provided by the linkage assembly enables reciprocating concurrent movement of the first handle, the first foot pedal, the second handle, and the second foot pedal to simulate a climbing motion for a user.

### Claim 2 (depends on 1)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 1, further comprising an electronic device or system enabling the user to perceive digital content while using the climbing exercise machine.

### Claim 3 (depends on 2)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 2, wherein the electronic device or system comprises a tablet computer mounted on the mounting apparatus.

### Claim 4 (depends on 3)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 3, wherein the mounting apparatus is adjustable such that the user can adjust at least one of an angle of the tablet computer relative to the uprights and a height of the tablet computer above the floor or ground surface.

### Claim 5 (depends on 3)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 3, wherein the electronic device or system further comprises at least one sensor, disposed within or on a surface of the climbing exercise machine and configured to transmit data pertaining to a function of the climbing exercise machine to the tablet computer.

### Claim 6 (depends on 5)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 5, wherein the at least one sensor comprises at least two sensors.

### Claim 7 (depends on 6)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 6, wherein the at least two sensors measure a parameter of interest to the user according to an algorithm, and wherein the parameter of interest is presented to the user in a graphical user interface of the tablet computer.

### Claim 8 (depends on 6)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 6, wherein the at least two sensors comprise a stationary electronic sensor and a movable electronic sensor, wherein the movable electronic sensor is mounted on a forward section of a handle adjustment plate and the stationary electronic sensor is mounted on a section of the first elongate upright adjacent to the handle adjustment plate.

### Claim 9 (depends on 8)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 8, wherein, when the handle adjustment plate moves in a reciprocating linear pattern along one of the first and second split arms, the movable electronic sensor passes in close proximity to the stationary electronic sensor.

### Claim 10 (depends on 3)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 3, wherein the tablet computer is configured to allow the user to input data corresponding to the workout preferences of the user and display to the user data corresponding to exercise performance and experience of the user.

### Claim 11 (depends on 1)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 1, wherein a horizontal distance between the first and second split arms is adjustable.

### Claim 12 (depends on 1)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the base support frame comprises a plurality of base members extending away from the first elongate upright.

### Claim 13 (depends on 1)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the first elongate upright is rigidly connected to the base support frame at a first obtuse angle relative to the floor or ground surface, wherein the first obtuse angle is adjustable.

### Claim 14 (depends on 1)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 1, wherein the linkage assembly further comprises a plurality of self-lubricating slides, wherein each of the plurality of self-lubricating slides is connected to one of the first handle, the first foot pedal, the second handle, and the second foot pedal.

### Claim 15 (depends on 14)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 14, wherein the plurality of self-lubricating slides are operatively mounted on rails.

### Claim 16 (depends on 1)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 1, wherein movement of one of the first and second movable handles or one of the first and second movable foot pedals causes concurrent motion of all other of the first and second movable handles and the first and second movable foot pedals.

### Claim 17 (depends on 12)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 12, wherein the concurrent motion of the first and second movable handles and the first and second movable foot pedals simulates a contralateral climbing motion.

### Claim 18 (depends on 12)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 12, wherein the concurrent motion of the first and second movable handles and the first and second movable foot pedals simulates an ipsilateral climbing motion.

### Claim 19 (depends on 1)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 1, wherein locations of the first movable handle and the first movable foot pedal relative to each other are adjustable prior to operation of the climbing exercise machine and locations of the second movable handle and the second movable foot pedal relative to each other are adjustable prior to operation of the climbing exercise machine.

### Claim 20 (depends on 1)

The climbing exercise machine of claim 1, further comprising an adjustable resistance mechanism, interconnected with the first movable handle, the first movable foot pedal, the second movable handle, and the second movable foot pedal to provide resistance to motion of the first movable handle, the first movable foot pedal, the second movable handle, and the second movable foot pedal.