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Elliptical trainer

a technology of elliptical trainer and elliptical body, which is applied in the field of elliptical trainer, can solve the problems of unsatisfactory need for elliptical trainer, high cost of typical elliptical trainer, and inconvenient operation, and achieves the effects of low cost, convenient manufacture, and small space in operation

Inactive Publication Date: 2018-07-26
CHEN YU TING
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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an elliptical trainer that is simple in structure, easy to make and operate. It also allows for a long stroke of movement, enabling the user to exercise to a larger extent. Overall, the invention is designed to be efficient, cost-effective and space-saving.

Problems solved by technology

However, a typical elliptical trainer is bulky and involves a complicated structure that includes a large number of components.
Obviously, the typical elliptical trainer is expensive.
As discussed above, there is an unsatisfied need for an elliptical trainer that involves a simple structure and allows a long stroke of movement.

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[0017]Referring to FIGS. 1 through 3, an elliptical trainer includes a base (10) and a movement unit (20) supported on the base (10) according to the preferred embodiment of the present invention.

[0018]The base (10) includes a first crossbar (11) and a second crossbar (12) extending parallel to the first crossbar (11). A pad (13) is connected to each end of each of the first and second crossbars (11, 12). Preferably, each of the pads (13) is in the form of a cap (or “collar”) for wrapping the corresponding end of the corresponding crossbars (11, 12). The pads (13) are used for anti-skid and cushioning purposes. The first crossbar (11) is formed with a stem (14) extending upward from a middle section thereof. The stem (14) is used to support the movement unit (20) in a manner to be described latter. Two longitudinal bars (16, 17) are located between and connected to the first and second crossbars (11, 12). The first longitudinal bar (16) is located on a side of the stem (14), and the...

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Abstract

An elliptical trainer includes a base and a movement unit. The base includes a stem formed thereon and two longitudinal bars, with each of the longitudinal bars comprising a track. The movement unit includes a sleeve supported on the stem, two bushing halves inserted in the sleeve, a shaft sandwiched between the bushing halves, two cranks connected to two opposite ends of the shaft, a first pedal including an end connected to one of the cranks, a second pedal including an end connected to the other crank, a first caster connected to an opposite end of the first pedal and movable to and fro along the track of the first longitudinal bar, and a second caster connected to an opposite end of the second pedal and movable to and fro along the track of the second longitudinal bar.

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BACKGROUND OF INVENTION1. Field of Invention[0001]The present invention relates to an exercise machine and, more particularly, to an elliptical trainer that occupies a small space and allows a long stroke of movement.2. Related Prior Art[0002]People have smaller space and less time for exercise than before since our life styles and environments are changing. Hence, there are various exercise machines for different purposes and to different effects. Steppers are popular because they occupy small space and allow users to exercise their muscles in their legs and hips. A typical stepper includes two pedals pivotally supported on a base. The pedals connected to each other so that they are pivoted alternately in operation. A user sets his or her feet on the pedals and exercises his or her legs and hips by moving the pedals up and down. However, the typical stepper allows a short stroke of movement of the pedals and hence allows the user to exercise his or her legs and hips to a small exte...

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IPC IPC(8): A63B22/06A63B21/00A63B23/04
CPCA63B22/0664A63B21/4034A63B21/00069A63B23/0405A63B21/4049A63B2208/0233A63B2210/00A63B21/015A63B22/0694A63B22/205A63B2022/0688
Inventor CHEN, YU-TING
Owner CHEN YU TING