Pedal lifting mechanism for elliptical trainer

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-09-12
DYACO INT INC
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[0007]The present invention has been accomplished under the circumstances in view. It is the main object of the present invention to provide

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However, the conventional elliptical trainer has a monotonous operation because the pedals are moved along fixed paths, such that the conventional elliptical trainer can only be used to exercise the specific parts of the leg and thigh musc

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[0019]As shown in FIG. 1, an elliptical trainer 10 equipped with a pedal lifting mechanism 20 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a main frame 12, a flywheel set 14, two pedal sets 16, and two handles 18. Since the elliptical trainer 10 is a well-known exercise machine, the structures of and the relationships among the aforesaid components aren't further detailedly described hereunder. As shown in FIG. 2, the pedal lifting mechanism 20 in accordance with the preferred embodiment of the present invention comprises a base 30, a lift bracket 40, and an inclination adjusting device 50.

[0020]The base 30 is used to be placed on a support surface G (such as the ground) for installation of the main frame 12 of the elliptical trainer 10.

[0021]The lift bracket 40 includes two lift tubes 42 located at the left and right sides of the base 30 for engagement of the pedal sets 16, a bridge 44 having two ends respectively coupled to the front ends of the lif...

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A pedal lifting mechanism for use in an elliptical trainer includes a base, a lift bracket pivotally connected with the base for supporting pedals of the elliptical trainer thereon, and an inclination adjusting device mounted in front of the lift bracket. When a driver of the inclination adjusting device is actuated, a driving rod of the inclination adjusting device is changed in its length by the driver, such that a frame of the inclination adjusting device, which is pivotally connected between the driving rod and the lift bracket, is driven by the driving rod to move the lift bracket upwards and downwards relative to the base. Thus, the inclination angle of each of two pedals of the elliptical trainer is adjusted to change the paths of the pedals of the elliptical trainer.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to elliptical trainers and more particularly, to a pedal lifting mechanism for an elliptical trainer.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]An elliptical trainer is a well-developed cardio-respiratory fitness exercise machine for shuffling the feet back and forth within the elliptically shaped paths to simulate walking, running, or stair climbing for achieving the purpose of exercising leg and thigh muscles. However, the conventional elliptical trainer has a monotonous operation because the pedals are moved along fixed paths, such that the conventional elliptical trainer can only be used to exercise the specific parts of the leg and thigh muscles.[0005]Taiwan Patent No. I294294 discloses an elliptical trainer, comprising two pedals, a guide track bracket, and an inclination adjusting device. The inclination adjusting device includes a screw rod, a nut member screwingly coupled to the...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B22/04
CPCA63B21/225A63B22/001A63B2022/0676A63B22/0664A63B22/0015
Inventor HUANG, HSUAN-FULIU, HAN-LIN
Owner DYACO INT INC
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