Sprint training machine
AssigneeThe University of Tokyo
InventorKando Kobayashi
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Abstract
A sprint training machine including a pair of backward and forward movable pedestals respectively provided with a pedal, an arm and a crank and operable independently from each other; a power engine for shifting the movable pedestals by a predetermined distance; a power transmitting portion; and a load controlling means for controlling a resistive load during a pedaling exercise such that a resistive load is applied to the operator when the pedal is located lower than a horizontal position of the pedal arm while no resistive load is applied to the operator when the pedal is located higher than the horizontal position of the pedal arm.
Claims1
A sprint training machine comprising:
- a pair of forward and backward movable pedestals respectively provided with a pedal, an arm and a crank and operable independently from each other;
- a power engine for shifting said movable pedestals backward and forward by a certain shifting distance which is adjustable within a one meter range at a certain reciprocating speed which is also adjustable;
- a power transmitting portion;
- a load controlling means for controlling a resistive load during a pedaling exercise such that a resistive load is applied when the pedal is located lower than a horizontal position of the pedal arm while no resistive load is applied to the operator when the pedal is located higher than the horizontal position of the pedal arm;
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- a hand-rail for supporting the operator to balance himself during the pedaling exercise wherein the weight of the operator is supported by the pedals.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.