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US 2006/0148625 A1Published application
Multi-link exercise machine
AssigneeBaylor University
InventorBrian Garner
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Abstract
An exercise machine which includes a frame which is connected to a series of pivotable links. A user sits on one of the links and applies force, typically with his legs, to a drive link. At least two of the links are connected by some form of resistance, such as hydraulic cylinder. When the user presses against one of the links, resistance is applied, through the links, by the weight of the user and the hydraulic cylinder.
Claims18
An exercise machine comprising:
- a linkage system with a multiplicity of links;
- the multiplicity of links including a drive lever,
- a mechanical resistance device for engagement with the linkage system so as to be responsive to movement of the drive lever;
- a seat adapted to substantially support the weight of the exercise machine user, the seat engaged with the linkage system so as to provide a vertical component of motion to the seat when the drive lever is moved by the user;
- wherein the user's application of muscular force to the drive lever results in the application of a resistance force that includes mechanical resistance of the mechanical resistance assembly as well as at least some of the user's weight.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.