# US 9,517,375 B2 · Exercise machine support system > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 9,517,375 B2 - Document ID: US9517375B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 14/742,106 - Filed: 2015-06-17 - Published: 2015-12-17 - Granted: 2016-12-13 - Earliest claimed: 2013-08-26 - Assignees: Lagree Technologies, Inc. - Applicants: SPX Fitness, Inc. - Inventors: Sebastien Anthony Louis Lagree - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US9517375B2 ## CPC - A63B 21/00069: {Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve} - A63B 21/0058: {using motors} - A63B 21/008: using hydraulic or pneumatic force-resisters - A63B 21/0085: {using pneumatic force-resisters} - A63B 21/023: {Wound springs} - A63B 21/0428: {the ends moving relatively by linear reciprocation} - A63B 21/0552: {Elastic ropes or bands} - A63B 21/068: using user's body weight - A63B 21/4035: {for operation by hand} - A63B 21/4047: {Pivoting movement (weight pivoting A63B21/0615)} - A63B 22/0012: {the exercises for arms and legs being functionally independent} - A63B 22/0023: {the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band} - A63B 22/0046: {Details of the support elements or their connection to the exercising apparatus, e.g. adjustment of size or orientation (attachments of resisters or weights to the body of the user A63B21/4001; using rollers, wheels, castors or gliding means to be moved over the floor or guide tracks A63B22/20)} - A63B 22/0087: {with a seat or torso support moving during the exercise, e.g. reformers (A63B22/0076 takes precedence)} - A63B 24/0084: {Exercising apparatus with means for competitions, e.g. virtual races} - A63B 24/0087: {Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load} - A63B 21/00061: {Replaceable resistance units of different strengths, e.g. for swapping} - A63B 21/00065: {by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units} - A63B 21/0083: {of the piston-cylinder type (using pneumatic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0087)} - A63B 21/0087: {of the piston-cylinder type (using hydraulic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0083)} - A63B 21/0442: {Anchored at one end only, the other end being manipulated by the user} - A63B 21/4043: {Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance (A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence)} - A63B 22/0089: {a counterforce being provided to the support (force-resisting aspects A63B21/00)} - A63B 22/203: {in a horizontal plane} - A63B 22/205: {in a substantially vertical plane, e.g. for exercising against gravity (exercising for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a user's body weight A63B21/068; with adjustable inclination A63B22/0023)} - A63B 23/0211: {moving torso with immobilized lower limbs} - A63B 23/03541: {Moving independently from each other (A63B22/00 takes precedence)} - A63B 23/047: {Walking and pulling or pushing a load (for exercising the player ability for rugby or American football A63B69/34)} - A63B 23/1209: {Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously} - A63B 2023/003: {by torsion of the body part around its longitudinal axis} - A63B 2024/0093: {the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed} - A63B 2208/0204: Standing on the feet - A63B 2208/0214: Kneeling - A63B 2208/0219: on hands and knees - A63B 2208/0242: Lying down - A63B 2225/50: Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry - A63B: APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT (apparatus for passive exercising, massage A61H) ## Abstract An exercise machine support system for providing increased versatility including inclination or declination of an exercise surface, a reduction in the overall length and width of the exercise machine, and an enhanced user interface which reduces the risk of injury. The exercise machine support system generally includes a cantilevered exercise machine which is adapted to have a variable angle of incline or decline with respect to a horizontal ground surface. The exercise machine will generally include a base and a support which extends between the base and the exercise machine. The upper end of the support is connected to the exercise machine by a first pivot such that the exercise machine pivots about the support. An adjustment device may be utilized to pivot the exercise machine and thus adjust its angle of incline. Various types of adjustment devices are disclosed, including an actuator, ratchet-and-pawl, gears, and cam. ## Claims ### Claim 1 An exercise machine support system, comprising: an exercise machine having a first end, a second end, and a midpoint centrally located between said first end and said second end; at least one rail extending between said first and said second end of said exercise machine; a carriage movably connected to said at least one rail; a base positioned underneath said exercise machine; a support extending upwardly from said base, wherein said exercise machine is pivotally connected to said support member at a pivot point; and an adjustment device connected between said base and said exercise machine for pivoting said exercise machine about said support, wherein said adjustment device comprises a first gear and a second gear, wherein said first gear is engaged with said second gear. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The exercise machine support system of claim 1, wherein said pivot point is located at or near said first end of said exercise machine. ### Claim 3 (depends on 2) The exercise machine support system of claim 2, wherein said first end comprises a front end of said exercise machine. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The exercise machine support system of claim 1, wherein said pivot point is located between said first end and said midpoint of said exercise machine. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The exercise machine support system of claim 4, wherein said first end comprises a front end of said exercise machine. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The exercise machine support system of claim 1, wherein pivoting said exercise machine in a first direction causes said first end of said exercise machine to move upwardly and said second end of said exercise machine to move downwardly. ### Claim 7 (depends on 6) The exercise machine support system of claim 6, wherein pivoting said exercise machine in a second direction causes said first end of said exercise machine to move downwardly and said second end of said exercise machine to move upwardly. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The exercise machine support system of claim 1, wherein said base comprises a ground surface. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The exercise machine support system of claim 1, wherein said adjustment device is comprised of an actuator. ### Claim 10 (depends on 9) The exercise machine support system of claim 9, wherein said actuator extends vertically between said base and said exercise machine. ### Claim 11 (depends on 9) The exercise machine support system of claim 9, wherein said actuator extends diagonally between said base and said exercise machine. ### Claim 12 (depends on 9) The exercise machine support system of claim 9, wherein an upper end of said actuator is connected to said first end of said exercise machine. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The exercise machine support system of claim 1, wherein said exercise machine is cantilevered. ### Claim 14 (depends on 1) The exercise machine support system of claim 1, wherein said first gear is connected to said base and wherein said second gear is connected to said exercise machine. ### Claim 15 An exercise machine support system, comprising: an exercise machine having a first end and a second end; at least one rail extending between said first and said second end of said exercise machine; a carriage movably connected to said at least one rail; a base positioned underneath said exercise machine; a support extending upwardly from said base, wherein said exercise machine is pivotally connected to said support member at a pivot point; and an adjustment device connected between said support and said exercise machine for pivoting said exercise machine about said support, wherein said adjustment device comprises a first gear and a second gear, wherein said first gear is engaged with said second gear. ### Claim 16 (depends on 15) The exercise machine support system of claim 15, wherein said adjustment device comprises a cam. ### Claim 17 An exercise machine support system, comprising: an exercise machine having a first end, a second end, and a midpoint centrally located between said first end and said second end; at least one rail extending between said first and said second end of said exercise machine; a carriage movably connected to said at least one rail; a base positioned underneath said exercise machine; a support extending upwardly from said base, wherein said exercise machine is pivotally connected to said support member at a pivot point; an adjustment device having a plurality of adjustment notches; and a pawl connected to said exercise machine, wherein said pawl is adapted to selectively engage with said plurality of adjustment notches to adjust an incline level of said exercise machine. ### Claim 18 (depends on 17) The exercise machine support system of claim 17, further comprising a bias member connected between said exercise machine and said base to ease adjustment of said pawl with respect to said adjustment device. ### Claim 19 (depends on 17) The exercise machine support system of claim 17, wherein the adjustment device extends upwardly from said base. ### Claim 20 (depends on 17) The exercise machine support system of claim 17, wherein said plurality of adjustment notches are downwardly angled into said adjustment device.