Exercise machine tension device securing system

An exercise machine, comprising:

• a frame having a first end and a second end;
• a carriage movably positioned upon the frame;
• a first tension device and a second tension device;
• a selection device connected to the carriage, wherein the selection device includes a first slot that is vertically orientated and a second slot that is vertically orientated, wherein the first slot is adapted to removably receive the first tension device, and wherein the second slot is adapted to removably receive the second tension device;
• a first projection movably positioned with respect to the selection device for selectively securing the first tension device within the first slot, wherein the first projection is horizontally orientated;
• a second projection movably positioned with respect to the selection device for selectively securing the second tension device within the second slot, wherein the second projection is horizontally orientated;
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• wherein the first projection and the second projection are each adjustable between a first position and a second position, wherein the first projection closes the first slot to secure the first tension device within the first slot when the first projection is in the first position, wherein the first slot is open allowing the first tension device to be removed from the first slot when the first projection is in the second position, wherein the second projection closes the second slot to secure the second tension device within the second slot when the second projection is in the first position, and wherein the second slot is open allowing the second tension device to be removed from the second slot when the second projection is in the second position.

An exercise machine, comprising:

• a frame having a first end and a second end;
• a carriage movably positioned upon the frame;
• a first tension device and a second tension device;
• a selection device connected to the carriage, wherein the selection device includes a first slot that is vertically orientated and a second slot that is vertically orientated, wherein the first slot is adapted to removably receive the first tension device, and wherein the second slot is adapted to removably receive the second tension device;
• a securing member movably positioned with respect to the selection device, wherein the securing member includes a first finger extending downwardly and a second finger extending downwardly;
• a first projection extending horizontally from the first finger for selectively securing the first tension device within the first slot;
• a second projection extending horizontally from the second finger for selectively securing the second tension device within the second slot;
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• wherein the securing member is adjustable between a first position and a second position, wherein the first projection closes the first slot to secure the first tension device within the first slot when the securing member is in the first position, wherein the first slot is open allowing the first tension device to be removed from the first slot when the securing member is in the second position, wherein the second projection closes the second slot to secure the second tension device within the second slot when the securing member is in the first position, and wherein the second slot is open allowing the second tension device to be removed from the second slot when the securing member is in the second position.