Adjustable exercise apparatus simulating a kayak
OwnerLars Larssoninventor
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Abstract
An exercise assembly simulating the muscular movements of a kayaker includes an elongate seat resiliently mounted on an elongate spine structure supported on adjustable pedestals that are each further resiliently mounted. At the front end an adjustably aligned pivot engages through a U-joint a simulated kayak paddle with the motion of the pivot resisted by restricted orifice cylinders mounted in the spine structure. A generally uniform adjustment arrangement is utilized to conform the assembly to the various users and/or various exercise levels.
Claims14
An exercise assembly simulating the movements of a kayak on a water surface, comprising in combination:
- an elongate spine defined by a front end, a rear end and an upper surface, said front end including a generally transverse edge;
- a corresponding mount assembly engaged to support said front and rear ends of said spine, the engagement of a selected one of said mount assemblies to said spine including adjustment means for adjusting the inclination of said spine;
- an axle defined by an upper and a lower end pivotally engaged to said front end of said spine including a handle hinged to the upper end thereof;
- resistance means operatively connected to said handle for resisting the displacement thereof;
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- an elongate seat assembly resiliently mounted on said upper surface of said spine for resiliently supporting a user thereon.
An exercise assembly, comprising in combination:
- an elongate spine defined by a front end, a rear end and a top surface;
- a mount assembly respectively supporting each said front and rear ends of said spine, a selected one of said mount assemblies being adjustably engaged to said spine for adjusting the inclination thereof;
- a pivot shaft defined by an upper and a lower end pivotally engaged to said front end of said spine including a transverse handle hinged to the upper end of said of said pivot shaft;
- resistance means connected to the lower end of said pivot shaft for resisting the articulation of said handle;
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- an elongate seat assembly pivotally mounted on said upper surface of said spine and resiliently urged for an upward deployment above said upper surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.