Apparatus and a method for loading weights
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Abstract
Apparatus and a method for varying the load on an exercise machine is provided. The apparatus includes at least one load-bearing member having a plurality of receivers formed therein, and a plurality of weights in slidable communication with the at least one load-bearing member. Each of the weights has a weight selection device housed therein for selectably locking each of the weights to the receivers of the load-bearing member.
Claims11
Apparatus for varying the load on an exercise machine, the apparatus comprising:
- a stack of weight in slidable communication with at least one load-bearing member;
- and
- weight selection devices, each housed within a corresponding one of said weights, each of said weight selection devices comprising a motor and a locking device, said locking device housed within said corresponding weight and comprising a plate having a configured orifice, said configured orifice configured to engage said at least one load bearing member to selectably lock its corresponding weight to said at least one load-bearing member.
A method for loading weights on an exercise machine, said exercise machine having a stack of weights in slidable communication with at least one load-bearing member, the method comprising:
- determining by a control unit one or more selected weights to be engaged with said load-bearing member;
- sending signals from said control unit to one or more motors, each within a corresponding one of said selected weights to activate a locking device, said locking device comprising a plate configured to engage the load bearing member and located within said corresponding weight;
- and
- locking one or more of said selected weights to said at least one load-bearing member.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.