Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Exercise methods and apparatus with variable foot motion
- Patent Title (中): 具有可变脚运动的运动方法和装置
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Application No.: US12408673Application Date: 2009-03-20
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Publication No.: US08235873B1Publication Date: 2012-08-07
- Inventor: Kenneth W. Stearns , Joseph D. Maresh
- Applicant: Kenneth W. Stearns , Joseph D. Maresh
- Agent Nick A. Nichols, Jr.
- Main IPC: A63B22/00
- IPC: A63B22/00

Abstract:
An exercise apparatus includes a frame configured to rest on a floor surface; left and right cranks rotatably mounted on the frame; left and right first rocker links pivotally mounted on the frame; left and right drawbar links pivotally interconnected between respective cranks and respective first rocker links; left and right second rocker links pivotally mounted on the frame; and left and right foot links supported by respective cranks and respective rocker links. On one embodiment, the second rocker links are selectively pinned to respective first rocker links to configure the apparatus for elliptical striding exercise, and the second rocker links are alternatively pinned to the frame to configure the apparatus for arcuate stepping exercise. On another embodiment, adjustable length members are interconnected between respective second rocker links and respective first rocker links to accommodate variable elliptical striding motion.
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