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Exercise device with centrally mounted resistance rod and automatic weight selector apparatus

A fitness equipment and resistance technology, which is applied to elastic resistance devices, gymnastics equipment, muscle training equipment, etc., can solve the problems of the user's stroke length being limited to the end of a flexible rod and the like

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-10-04
ICON IP
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Also, while some fitness exercises require long strokes, the user's stroke length is limited to how far the end of the flexible rod can be displaced

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[0029] The present invention relates to an exercise machine 1 having a single elastic elongated rod 22 configured to provide resistance for use in exercising. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an electronic resistance selector system for use with resistance rods or elastic rods. The electronic resistance selector system enables the user to select the amount of resistance used during a workout, and then controls the application of resistance throughout the full range of motion according to the user-selected program, including: The amount of resistance, the number of sets and repetitions, and the combination of fitness exercises to perform. In this way, the exercise machine 1 of the present invention provides the user with controllable resistance while providing the user with a greater range of motion than the displacement of the elastic elongated rod 22 during exercise.

[0030] figure 1 Shown is an exercise machine 1 according to one aspect of the invention. The...

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An exercise apparatus with a single resistant rod (22) configured to provide resistance for use in exercise and an electronic weight selector mechanism for use with a resistance rod (22) having a variable resistance system (30) and an electronic weight selector control (40). The variable resistance system (30) includes a cable and pulley system (340) that compounds the force exerted by the user on the cable and pulley system (340) allowing the user a greater extension length per unit length the resistance rod is displaced. The variable resistance system (30) includes a lever arm having an adjustable effective length to change the amount of resistance by changing the mechanical advantage provided to by the lever arm (302). The electronic weight selector control (40) including program exercise routines which assist the user in exercise by providing desired patterns, amounts of resistance, numbers of sets and repetitions, and combinations of exercises to be performed.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to fitness equipment. More specifically, the present invention relates to exercise machines having elastic members for providing resistance for use in exercising and having a weight selector arrangement. Background technique [0002] Society in general is becoming more and more health conscious. This has created an increasing demand for fitness equipment that can be used to achieve and maintain a level of fitness. In response to this need, multifunctional exercise machines have been developed. Multipurpose exercise machines are often adapted for easy handling and storage while still providing the types of motion necessary for effective overall fitness. [0003] A conventional multifunctional exercise machine utilizes stacked weights to provide the resistance required by the user during exercise. The user repeatedly raises some or all of the weights in the stack. Gravity provides the required resistance for the user to...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A63B21/04A63B71/00A63B21/02A63B21/062A63B21/00A63B21/055A63B21/078A63B23/035A63B23/04A63B23/12A63B24/00A63B71/02
CPCA63B23/0405A63B21/026A63B23/0355A63B2210/50A63B23/03525A63B71/0622A63B2220/17A63B2024/0078A63B21/00072A63B23/12A63B21/078A63B23/0494A63B21/154A63B21/0552A63B24/0075A63B2071/025A63B23/03533A63B23/1209A63B21/4033A63B21/4035A63B21/4043
Inventor 威廉·T·戴勒波特迈克尔·奥尔森
Owner ICON IP