Cross trainer exercise apparatus

a technology of exercise equipment and cross trainer, which is applied in the field of exercise equipment, can solve the problem of inability to adjust the path of the foot pedal in such machines

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-02-12
CYBEX INTERNATIONAL
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The apparatus provides a low-impact, intensive cardiovascular workout by eliminating unnatural foot motions and allowing for user-selectable inclines and pivot degrees, enhancing biomechanics and engaging both legs and upper body simultaneously.

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The path of travel of the foot pedal in such machines is not adjustable other than to change the shape of the ellipse.

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[0070]Generally, the present invention is an exercise apparatus that provides a low impact workout yet offers the potential for an intensive cardiovascular workout by eliminating the unnatural motion and awkward foot alignments typical of many stair-climbing and elliptical training devices. The invention provides one or more foot supports movable along an arcuate path and defined around a point of rotation. The arcuate path is divisible into machine defined, user selectable arc segments. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, a frame linkage movably engaged with the frame, one or more foot supports movably engaged with the frame linkage, a crank movably engaged with the frame, a motor operative to move the crank location with respect to the frame, and a drive linkage movably engaging the frame linkage.

[0071]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exercise device in accordance with the present invention. The device includes a frame 10 having a front region 12, a rear region 14, “legs”16...

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Apparatus and method for simulating a back and forth leg or foot movement, the apparatus comprising: a pair of pivotable support mechanisms supported on a frame, a pair of foot pedals mounted on the support mechanisms for back and forth movement along an arcuate path of translation movement, the foot pedals being adjustable to a selected segment of an overall arcuate path of translation movement. The apparatus includes handles or arms interconnected or interlinked to the foot pedals for upper body pushing or pulling energy input. The handles or arms pivot together with and in the same back or forth direction as the pedals to which they are interlinked.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority under 35 USC Section 119 to U.S. provisional patent application Ser. No. 60 / 534,904 filed Jan. 8, 2004, the disclosure of which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety as if fully set forth herein. This application is also a continuation in part of and claims the benefit of priority under 35 U.S.C. Sections 119 and 120 to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10 / 294,017 filed Nov. 13, 2002 which claims priority to Provisional application No. 60 / 337,498 filed Nov. 13, 2001. The disclosures of all of the foregoing applications are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety as if fully set forth herein.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to physical exercise machines and more particularly to an exercise apparatus that enables users to perform a simulated walking, running or other back and forth leg movement exercise.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0003]Exercise machines for simula...

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Patent Type & AuthorityApplications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B22/00A63B21/22A63B22/18A63B23/035A63B23/04
CPCA63B21/225A63B22/001A63B22/0023A63B22/0056A63B2022/0043A63B2208/0204A63B2022/0053A63B2022/0682A63B2023/0441A63B2023/0452A63B2071/025A63B2022/0051
InventorGIANNELLI, RAYMONDLEE, SCOTT
OwnerCYBEX INTERNATIONAL