Exercise pedal

Abstract

The present disclosure describes an exercise pedal. The exercise pedal includes a platform including a first end and a second end; a primary leg extension rotatably connected to the platform at the first end and configured to rotate between a primary extended position and a primary stowed position; and a secondary leg extension rotatably connected to the platform at the first end and configured to rotate between a secondary extended position and a secondary stowed position. The secondary leg extension includes a secondary leg extension latch for securing the secondary leg extension in the secondary extended position. The secondary leg extension latch is configured to release the secondary leg extension from the secondary extended position when a user presses the secondary leg extension latch.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an exercise pedal and its manufacturing and usage methods. Background Technology

[0002] Exercise pedals allow users to exercise and change the height of the exercise pedals, thereby changing their exercise program and intensity.

[0003] It is beneficial to provide exercise pedals that are stable and safe with variable height settings, and light enough to be easily manipulated and adjusted by the user.

[0004] Exercise pedals can be molded from a plastic polymer that needs to be strong enough to withstand the user's weight, including jumping on the pedal. Constructing a functional exercise pedal that allows for multiple height settings may require a large amount of plastic polymer, which could result in a heavy device that is difficult for the user to handle and adjust.

[0005] German utility model DE 20 2011 109 298 U1 reports a "balance training device" in which "the height of the legs is adjustable in at least two stages." The document also reports a "balance training device with folding / pivoting legs." However, the "balance training device" reported in this document is quite heavy, making it difficult for users to handle and adjust. Furthermore, users will find it difficult to adequately secure the "pivoting legs" in place so that they do not move during use.

[0006] The Reebok Deck includes securing features for holding its legs in the extended position. However, the design of these securing features makes them difficult to operate. Furthermore, the Reebok Deck only has two height settings.

[0007] The aim is to address or improve one or more drawbacks or limitations associated with existing technology, providing an exercise pedal, or at least a useful alternative for the public. Utility Model Content

[0008] In one aspect, this disclosure provides an exercise pedal having a plurality of rotating leg extensions that allow the user to adjust the height setting of the exercise pedal.

[0009] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0010] The platform comprises a first end and a second end;

[0011] The main outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a main pivot, and

[0012] A secondary outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at its first end via a secondary pivot.

[0013] The main outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the main pivot between a main extended position and a main retracted position, and the secondary outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the secondary pivot between a secondary extended position and a secondary retracted position.

[0014] in

[0015] i) The main outrigger extension is configured to be at least partially contained within the platform when the main outrigger extension is in the main extension position.

[0016] ii) The main outrigger extension is configured such that when the main outrigger extension is in the main retracted position...

[0017] The location is at least partially contained within the platform.

[0018] iii) The base width of the main outrigger extension is at least equal to the base width of the secondary outrigger extension.

[0019] width,

[0020] iv) The secondary outrigger extension is configured to be at least partially contained within the primary outrigger extension when the primary outrigger extension is in the primary extension position and the secondary outrigger extension is in the secondary extension position, or

[0021] Any combination of two or more of (v)(i) to (iv).

[0022] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0023] The platform comprises a first end and a second end;

[0024] The main outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a main pivot, and

[0025] A secondary outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at its first end via a secondary pivot.

[0026] The main outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the main pivot between a main extended position and a main retracted position, and the secondary outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the secondary pivot between a secondary extended position and a secondary retracted position.

[0027] The main outrigger extension is configured to be at least partially contained within the platform when the main outrigger extension is in the main extension position.

[0028] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0029] The platform comprises a first end and a second end;

[0030] The main outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a main pivot, and

[0031] A secondary outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at its first end via a secondary pivot.

[0032] The main outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the main pivot between a main extended position and a main retracted position, and the secondary outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the secondary pivot between a secondary extended position and a secondary retracted position.

[0033] The main outrigger extension is configured to be at least partially contained within the platform when the main outrigger extension is in the main retracted position.

[0034] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0035] The platform comprises a first end and a second end;

[0036] The main outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a main pivot, and

[0037] A secondary outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at its first end via a secondary pivot.

[0038] The main outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the main pivot between a main extended position and a main retracted position, and the secondary outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the secondary pivot between a secondary extended position and a secondary retracted position.

[0039] The base width of the main outrigger extension is at least equal to the base width of the secondary outrigger extension.

[0040] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0041] The platform comprises a first end and a second end;

[0042] The main outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a main pivot, and

[0043] A secondary outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at its first end via a secondary pivot.

[0044] The main outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the main pivot between a main extended position and a main retracted position, and the secondary outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the secondary pivot between a secondary extended position and a secondary retracted position.

[0045] The secondary outrigger extension is configured to be at least partially contained within the primary outrigger extension when the primary outrigger extension is in the primary extension position and the secondary outrigger extension is in the secondary extension position.

[0046] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0047] The platform includes fixed legs at at least at its first end.

[0048] The platform includes a main outrigger extension and a secondary outrigger extension, the main outrigger extension being connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a main pivot, and the secondary outrigger extension being connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a secondary pivot.

[0049] The main outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the main pivot between a main extended position and a main retracted position, and the secondary outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the secondary pivot between a secondary extended position and a secondary retracted position.

[0050] The main outrigger extension is configured to be at least partially contained within the fixed outrigger when the main outrigger extension is in the main extension position, and the secondary outrigger extension is configured to be at least partially contained within the fixed outrigger when the secondary outrigger extension is in the secondary extension position.

[0051] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0052] The platform includes fixed legs at at least at its first end.

[0053] The platform includes a main outrigger extension and a secondary outrigger extension, the main outrigger extension being connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a main pivot, and the secondary outrigger extension being connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a secondary pivot.

[0054] The main outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the main pivot between a main extended position and a main retracted position, and the secondary outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the secondary pivot between a secondary extended position and a secondary retracted position. The main outrigger extension includes one or more main retaining portions, and the retaining leg includes one or more retaining main retaining portions. Each main retaining portion is configured to engage with a retaining main retaining portion when the main outrigger extension is in the main extended position, thereby securing the main outrigger extension in the main extended position.

[0055] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0056] The platform includes fixed legs at at least at its first end.

[0057] A main outrigger extension, which is connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a main pivot.

[0058] A secondary outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at its first end via a secondary pivot.

[0059] The main outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the main pivot between a main extended position and a main retracted position, and the secondary outrigger extension is configured to rotate about the secondary pivot between a secondary extended position and a secondary retracted position.

[0060] A main leg extension latch is located at the end of the main leg extension furthest from the main pivot and is configured to secure the main leg extension in the main extension position.

[0061] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0062] The platform includes fixed legs at at least at its first end.

[0063] A main outrigger extension, which is connected to the platform at least at the first end of the platform via a main pivot.

[0064] The secondary outrigger extension is connected to the platform at its first end via a secondary pivot.

[0065] The primary pivot is located on the primary axis, and the secondary pivot is located on a secondary axis that is offset from the primary axis.

[0066] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0067] The platform comprises a first end and a second end;

[0068] The platform includes a main outrigger extension and a secondary outrigger extension, wherein the main outrigger extension is connected to the platform at least at its first end, and the secondary outrigger extension is also connected to the platform at least at its first end.

[0069] The height of the platform is adjustable between the following ranges.

[0070] i) First altitude,

[0071] ii) A second height, which is higher than the first height and is achieved by rotating the main outrigger extension to the main extension position, and

[0072] iii) A third height, which is higher than the second height and is achieved by rotating the secondary outrigger extension to a secondary extension position; and

[0073] When the first end is at the second height, the floor area of ​​the main outrigger extension is basically equal to the floor area of ​​the secondary outrigger extension when the first end is at the third height.

[0074] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide a method for using an exercise pedal including a platform, the method comprising:

[0075] The height of the first end of the platform is increased by rotating the main outrigger extension from the main retracted position to the main extended position.

[0076] The height of the first end of the platform is further increased by rotating the secondary outrigger extension from the secondary retracted position to the secondary extended position, in which the secondary outrigger extension is partially housed within the main outrigger extension.

[0077] According to a further aspect, this disclosure may provide an exercise pedal, comprising:

[0078] The platform includes a first end and a second end; a main support leg extension rotatably connected to the platform at the first end and configured to...

[0079] To rotate between the extended position and the main collapsed position; and

[0080] Secondary support leg extension, which is rotatably connected to the platform at the first end and configured to rotate between a secondary extended position and a secondary retracted position;

[0081] The secondary outrigger extension includes a secondary outrigger extension latch for securing the secondary outrigger extension in the secondary extension position; and

[0082] The secondary leg extension latch is configured to release the secondary leg extension from the secondary extension position when the user presses the secondary leg extension latch.

[0083] The following implementation plan may involve any of the above aspects.

[0084] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension may be configured to be at least partially contained within the platform when the secondary leg extension is in the secondary extension position.

[0085] In one configuration, the platform may include fixed legs at a first end and a second end.

[0086] In one configuration, the main leg extension may be configured to be at least partially accommodated within the fixed leg when the main leg extension is in the main extension position.

[0087] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension may be configured to be at least partially contained within the fixed leg when the secondary leg extension is in the secondary extension position.

[0088] In one configuration, the fixed leg may define at least one fixed main recess, which is configured to receive at least a portion of the main leg extension when the main leg extension is in the main extension position.

[0089] In one configuration, the fixed leg may define at least one fixed secondary recess, which is configured to receive at least a portion of the secondary leg extension when the secondary leg extension is in the secondary extension position.

[0090] In one configuration, the platform may include at least one platform stiffener adjacent to at least one recess defined by a fixed leg, each platform stiffener being configured to increase the second moment of the platform's cross section.

[0091] In one configuration, at least one platform stiffener may include a rectangular hollow section.

[0092] In one configuration, the main leg extension may define at least one main-secondary recess configured to receive at least a portion of the secondary leg extension when the secondary leg extension is in the secondary extension position.

[0093] In one configuration, the main leg extension may include at least one main leg extension reinforcing rib, which is adjacent to the main-secondary recess and configured to increase the cross-sectional second moment of the main leg extension.

[0094] In one configuration, at least one main leg extension stiffener may include a rectangular hollow section.

[0095] In one configuration, the primary pivot and the secondary pivot can be at least partially housed within the platform.

[0096] In one configuration, the primary and secondary pivots can be fully accommodated within the platform.

[0097] In one configuration, the primary pivot and secondary pivot may be at least partially housed within the fixed leg.

[0098] In one configuration, the primary and secondary pivots can be fully accommodated within the fixed legs.

[0099] In one configuration, the main outrigger extension may include one or more main retaining clamp portions, and the fixed outrigger may include one or more fixed main retaining clamp portions. Each main retaining clamp portion may be configured to engage with a fixed main retaining clamp portion when the main outrigger extension is in the main extended position, thereby securing the main outrigger extension in the main extended position.

[0100] In one configuration, the one or more main retaining clamp portions may be configured to disengage from the one or more main retaining clamp portions when the user pushes the main leg extension toward the main retracted position with a force equal to or greater than the main retaining clamp release force, thereby releasing the main leg extension from the main extended position.

[0101] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension may include one or more secondary fixing clamp portions. The fixing leg may include one or more fixing secondary clamp portions. Each secondary fixing clamp portion may be configured to engage with a fixing secondary clamp portion when the secondary leg extension is in the secondary extension position, thereby securing the secondary leg extension in that secondary extension position.

[0102] In one configuration, the one or more secondary retaining clamp portions may be configured to disengage from the one or more retaining secondary clamp portions when the user pushes the secondary leg extension toward the secondary retracted position with a force equal to or greater than the secondary retaining clamp release force, thereby releasing the secondary leg extension from the secondary extended position.

[0103] In one configuration, the exercise pedal may further include a main leg extension latch located at the end of the main leg extension furthest from the main pivot. The main leg extension latch may be configured to contact a main latch surface on the fixed leg when the main leg extension is in the main extended position, in order to secure the main leg extension in the main extended position.

[0104] In one configuration, the exercise pedal may further include a secondary leg extension latch located at the end of the secondary leg extension furthest from the secondary pivot. The secondary leg extension latch may be configured to contact a secondary latch surface on the primary leg extension when the secondary leg extension is in the secondary extended position, thereby securing the secondary leg extension in that secondary extended position.

[0105] In one configuration, the main outrigger extension may include a main upper outrigger and a main foot. The main foot may be configured to be at least partially positioned between the ground and a fixed outrigger when the main outrigger extension is in its main extended position, such that the fixed outrigger can transfer loads to the main outrigger extension. The main upper outrigger may connect the main foot to a main pivot.

[0106] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension may include a secondary upper leg and a secondary foot. The secondary foot may be configured to be at least partially positioned between the ground and the primary leg when the secondary leg extension is in the secondary extended position, such that the primary leg extension can transfer loads to the secondary leg extension. The secondary upper leg may connect the secondary foot to a secondary pivot.

[0107] In one configuration, the primary pivot may be located on the primary axis, and the secondary pivot may be located on the secondary axis. The secondary axis may be offset from the primary axis.

[0108] In one configuration, the secondary axis may deviate from the primary axis in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the platform.

[0109] In one configuration, the exercise pedal can be configured such that when the main support leg extension is in the main extension position and the secondary support leg extension is in the secondary extension position, the main support leg contacts the secondary support leg.

[0110] In one configuration, the exercise pedal can be configured such that a gap exists between the primary and secondary legs when the primary leg extension is in the primary retracted position and the secondary leg extension is in the secondary retracted position.

[0111] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension may include one or more secondary fixing clamp portions, and the fixing leg may include one or more fixing secondary clamp portions, each secondary fixing clamp portion being configured to engage with a fixing secondary clamp portion when the secondary leg extension is in the secondary extension position, thereby fixing the secondary leg extension in the secondary extension position.

[0112] In one configuration, the one or more main retaining clamp portions may be configured to disengage from the one or more main retaining clamp portions when the user pushes the main leg extension toward the main retracted position with a force equal to or greater than the main retaining clamp release force, thereby releasing the main leg extension from the main extended position.

[0113] In one configuration, the one or more secondary retaining clamp portions may be configured to disengage from the one or more retaining secondary clamp portions when the user pushes the secondary leg extension toward the secondary retracted position with a force equal to or greater than the secondary retaining clamp release force, thereby releasing the secondary leg extension from the secondary extended position.

[0114] In one configuration, the main leg extension latch can be configured to be biased to contact the main latch surface on the fixed leg to secure the main leg extension in the main extension position.

[0115] In one configuration, the main leg extension latch may include a main leg extension latch lock. The main leg extension latch may be configured to latch onto the main latch surface on the fixed leg when the main leg extension latch is biased to contact the main latch surface, thereby securing the main leg extension in the main extension position.

[0116] In one configuration, the main leg extension latch may further include a main leg extension latch handle connected to the main leg extension via a main latch pivot that allows the main latch handle to rotate relative to the main leg extension. The main leg extension latch handle may be configured to engage the main leg extension latch lock.

[0117] In one configuration, the main leg extension latch handle may be configured such that when the main leg extension is fixed in the main extended position and the user presses the main leg extension latch handle in the direction toward the main retracted position, the main leg extension latch handle will rotate about the main latch pivot, press the main extension latch locking device, and move the main leg extension latch locking device against the bias and disengage from the main latch surface, thereby releasing the main leg extension from the main extended position.

[0118] In one configuration, the exercise pedal may further include a secondary leg extension latch located at the end of the secondary leg extension furthest from the secondary pivot and configured to secure the secondary leg extension in the secondary extension position.

[0119] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension latch may be configured to be biased to contact a secondary latch surface on the primary leg extension to secure the secondary leg extension in the secondary extension position.

[0120] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension latch may include a secondary leg extension latch lock. The secondary leg extension latch may be configured to latch onto an auxiliary latch surface on the primary leg extension when the secondary leg extension latch is biased to contact a secondary latch surface, thereby securing the secondary leg extension in an auxiliary extension position.

[0121] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension latch may further include a secondary leg extension latch handle, which is connected to the secondary leg extension via a secondary latch pivot that allows the secondary latch handle to rotate relative to the secondary leg extension. The secondary pin lock handle may be configured to engage the secondary leg extension pin lock.

[0122] In one configuration, the secondary pin lock handle can be configured such that when the secondary leg extension is fixed in the secondary extended position and the user presses the secondary leg extension pin lock handle in the direction toward the secondary retracted position, the secondary leg extension pin lock handle will rotate about the secondary pin lock pivot, press the secondary leg extension pin lock, and move the secondary leg extension pin lock against bias and disengage from the secondary pin lock surface, thereby releasing the secondary leg extension from the secondary extended position.

[0123] In one configuration, the secondary axis may deviate from the primary axis in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the platform.

[0124] In one configuration, the main outrigger extension may include a main upper outrigger and a main foot. The main foot may be configured to be at least partially positioned between the ground and a fixed outrigger when the main outrigger extension is in its main extended position, such that the fixed outrigger can transfer loads to the main outrigger extension. The main upper outrigger may connect the main foot to a main pivot.

[0125] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension may include a secondary upper leg and a secondary foot. The secondary foot may be configured to be at least partially positioned between the ground and the primary leg when the secondary leg extension is in the secondary extended position, such that the primary leg extension can transfer loads to the secondary leg extension. The secondary upper leg may connect the secondary foot to a secondary pivot.

[0126] In one configuration, the exercise pedal can be configured such that when the main support leg extension is in the main extension position and the secondary support leg extension is in the secondary extension position, the main support leg contacts the secondary support leg.

[0127] In one configuration, the exercise pedal can be configured such that a gap exists between the primary and secondary legs when the primary leg extension is in the primary retracted position and the secondary leg extension is in the secondary retracted position.

[0128] In one configuration, one or more of the fixed leg, primary leg extension, and secondary leg extension may define one or more stacked cutouts to help position the exercise pedal on top of another exercise pedal.

[0129] In one configuration, the main leg extension latch includes an extended position protrusion, a retracted position protrusion, and a main latch locking spring. The main latch locking spring is configured to bias the extended position protrusion into contact with the main latch surface on the fixed leg when the main leg extension is in the main extended position, and to bias the retracted position protrusion into contact with the main retracted latch surface on the platform when the main leg extension is in the main retracted position.

[0130] In one configuration, the main leg extension latch includes a spacer member that connects the extended position protrusion to the retracted position protrusion and maintains a fixed distance between the extended position protrusion and the retracted position protrusion.

[0131] In one configuration, the main leg extension latch includes a main leg extension latch handle, and the main leg extension is configured such that a pulling action to release the main leg extension latch from the main latch surface is the same as a pulling action to release the main leg extension latch from the main retractable latch surface.

[0132] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension latch includes a secondary leg extension latch locking device configured to contact the secondary leg extension latch handle and latch onto a secondary latch surface on the primary leg extension to secure the secondary leg extension in the secondary extension position.

[0133] In one configuration, the secondary leg extension latch is located at the farthest end of the secondary leg extension from the end of the secondary leg extension rotatably connected to the platform.

[0134] In one configuration, the main leg extension includes a main leg extension latch for securing the main leg extension in a main extension position; and wherein the main leg extension latch is configured to release the main leg extension from the main extension position when pressed by a user.

[0135] In one configuration, the main leg extension latch is configured to be biased to contact a main latch surface on the platform to secure the main leg extension in a main extension position, and the main leg extension latch includes a main leg extension latch lock configured to contact a main leg extension latch shank and latch onto the main latch surface on the platform to secure the main leg extension in the main extension position.

[0136] In one configuration, the main leg extension latch is located at the end of the main leg extension furthest from the end of the main leg extension that is rotatably connected to the platform.

[0137] In one configuration, the platform includes a fixed leg at at least a first end of the platform; the main leg extension includes a main upper leg and a main foot, the main foot being configured to be at least partially positioned between the ground and the fixed leg when the main leg extension is in the main extension position, such that the fixed leg can transfer a load to the main leg extension; the main upper leg connects the main foot to the platform.

[0138] In one configuration, the exercise pedal further includes a second primary leg extension rotatably connected to the platform at a second end and configured to rotate between a primary extended position and a primary retracted position; a second secondary leg extension rotatably connected to the platform at a second end and configured to rotate between a secondary extended position and a secondary retracted position; the second secondary leg extension includes a secondary leg extension latch for securing the second secondary leg extension in the secondary extended position; the secondary leg extension latch is configured to release the second secondary leg extension from the secondary extended position when the user presses the secondary leg extension latch.

[0139] As used in this specification, the term "comprise" means "consisting of at least part of...". When interpreting a statement in this specification that includes this term, all features beginning with that term in each statement must be present, but other features may also be present. Related terms such as "comprise" and "comprised" are interpreted in the same manner.

[0140] As used in this article, “(plural)” after a noun refers to the plural and / or singular form of that noun.

[0141] As used in this article, the term “and / or” means “and” or “or” or both.

[0142] The intent is to refer to the range of numbers disclosed herein (e.g., 1 to 10) as well as to all rational numbers within that range (e.g., 1, 1.1, 2, 3, 3.9, 4, 5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 9, and 10) and any range of any rational numbers within that range (e.g., 2 to 8, 1.5 to 5.5, and 3.1 to 4.7), and thus all subranges of all ranges explicitly disclosed herein are explicitly disclosed. These are merely examples of specific intents, and all possible combinations of numerical values ​​between the listed minimum and maximum values ​​should be considered as expressly stated in a similar manner in this application.

[0143] The present invention can also be broadly defined as any component, element, or feature individually or collectively mentioned or indicated in the description of this application, and any or all combinations of any two or more of said components, elements, or features, and where a specific whole having a known equivalent in the art to which this invention pertains is mentioned herein, such known equivalents are considered to be incorporated herein as if described separately.

[0144] References to any prior publications (or information obtained from them) or any known matters in this specification shall not be, and should not be construed as, an endorsement or acknowledgment or in any way imply that such prior publications (or information obtained from them) or known matters constitute part of the general knowledge in the relevant field of this specification. Attached Figure Description

[0145] The present invention will now be described by way of example only and with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0146] Figure 1 This is a front view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0147] Figure 2 This is a front view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0148] Figure 3 This is a front view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0149] Figure 4 It is a plan view of an exercise pedal according to an implementation scheme.

[0150] Figure 5 This is a bottom view of an exercise pedal according to an implementation plan.

[0151] Figure 6 This is a bottom view of an exercise pedal according to an implementation plan.

[0152] Figure 7 This is a bottom view of an exercise pedal according to an implementation plan.

[0153] Figure 8 This is a top perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation scheme.

[0154] Figure 9 This is a top perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation scheme.

[0155] Figure 10 This is a top perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation scheme.

[0156] Figure 11 This is a bottom perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0157] Figure 12 This is a bottom perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0158] Figure 13 This is a bottom perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0159] Figure 14 This is a view of the main support leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0160] Figure 15 This is a view of the main support leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0161] Figure 16 This is a view of the main support leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0162] Figure 17 This is a view of the secondary leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0163] Figure 18 This is a view of the secondary leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0164] Figure 19 This is a view of the secondary leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0165] Figure 20 This is a bottom perspective view of an exercise pedal with the outrigger extension removed, according to one implementation scheme.

[0166] Figure 21 This is a bottom perspective view of an exercise pedal with the outrigger extension removed, according to one implementation scheme.

[0167] Figure 22 This is a left cross-sectional perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation scheme.

[0168] Figure 23 This is a left cross-sectional perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation scheme.

[0169] Figure 24This is a bottom left perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0170] Figure 25 This is a bottom left perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0171] Figure 26 This is a bottom left perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0172] Figure 27 This is a view of the main support leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0173] Figure 28 This is a view of the main support leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0174] Figure 29 This is a view of the main support leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0175] Figure 30 This is a view of the secondary leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0176] Figure 31 This is a view of the secondary leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0177] Figure 32 This is a view of the secondary leg extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0178] Figure 33 This is a view of the latch of the main outrigger extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0179] Figure 34 This is a perspective view of the latch of the main outrigger extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0180] Figure 35 This is a perspective view of the latch of the main outrigger extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0181] Figure 36 This is a perspective view of the latch locking device of the main outrigger extension according to one embodiment.

[0182] Figure 37 This is a bottom perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0183] Figure 38 This is a bottom perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0184] Figure 39 This is a front view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0185] Figure 40 This is a front view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0186] Figure 41 This is a front view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0187] Figure 42 This is a bottom perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0188] Figure 43 This is a front view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0189] Figure 44 This is a side view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0190] Figure 45 This is a top perspective view of a fixture according to one implementation scheme.

[0191] Figure 46 It is a plan view of the fixture according to an implementation scheme.

[0192] Figure 47 This is a front view of a fixture according to one implementation scheme.

[0193] Figure 48 This is a bottom perspective view of a fixture according to one implementation scheme.

[0194] Figure 49 This is a detailed view of the outrigger extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0195] Figure 50 This is a view of the outrigger extension according to one implementation scheme.

[0196] Figure 51 It is a perspective view of the fixture removal insert and fixture according to one implementation scheme.

[0197] Figure 52 This is a top perspective view of the clamp removal insert according to one implementation scheme.

[0198] Figure 53 This is a bottom perspective view of the fixture removing the insert according to one implementation scheme.

[0199] Figure 54 This is a side view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0200] Figure 55 This is a bottom perspective view of an exercise pedal according to one implementation plan.

[0201] Figure 56 This is a bottom view of an exercise pedal according to an implementation plan.

[0202] Figure 57 It is along Figure 56A cross-sectional view along line AA.

[0203] Figure 58 It is a perspective view of a latch according to one implementation scheme.

[0204] Figure 59 This is a side view of a latch according to one implementation scheme.

[0205] Figure 60 This is a bottom perspective view of a latch according to one implementation scheme.

[0206] Figure 61 This is a perspective view of the latch handle according to one implementation scheme. Detailed Implementation

[0207] The exercise pedal disclosed herein includes a series of rotating leg extensions that allow the user to adjust the height of the exercise pedal. The exercise pedal can be lightweight and therefore easy for the user to carry and operate.

[0208] The exercise pedal may include fixing features for the leg extensions. These fixing features allow the user to secure the leg extensions in different designated positions. These fixing features prevent the extensions from moving from their designated positions during use without the user intentionally moving them. These fixing features allow the user to move the leg extensions from their designated positions.

[0209] The exercise pedal 1 is configured to rest on the ground 2 (e.g.) Figures 1 to 3 (As shown) and supports the user above the ground 2. The exercise pedal 1 includes a platform 3. When viewed in a plan view, the platform can theoretically have a quadrilateral shape. The quadrilateral shape can be a roughly rectangular shape as shown. The platform 3 includes an upper side 5 and a lower side 6 (the lower side 6 is in...). Figures 5 to 7 The middle portion 4 (shown in the diagram) is separated from the lower portion 6 by an upper portion 5, giving the middle portion 4 a thickness. The upper portion 5 is substantially flat and is configured to receive and support part or all of the user's weight. The upper portion 5 may be formed of a material with a high coefficient of friction, such as rubber.

[0210] Platform 3 also includes a first end 7 and a second end 8 located at the longitudinally opposite ends of platform 3. These ends are separated by a middle portion 4. If the exercise pedal 1 is viewed in a front view (e.g.) Figures 1 to 3 As shown), the front side 10 is in front, the first end 7 is on the left, the second end 8 is on the right, and the upper side 5 is on top.

[0211] The platform may also include fixed legs 9 at one or more of the first end 7 or the second end 8. For example, the platform 3 may include only one fixed leg 9 at the first end 7 or the second end 8. Alternatively, the platform 3 may include two fixed legs 9: one at the first end 7 and the other at the second end 8.

[0212] Throughout this specification, unless otherwise stated, when a component is described as "at" an end, this is intended to cover the component being at or substantially at the end of the end. For example, each fixed leg 9 may be located at the end of the relevant end of the platform 3. Alternatively, each fixed leg 9 may be located substantially at the relevant end of the platform 3, i.e., near the end of the relevant end of the platform 3.

[0213] Each of one or more fixed legs 9 can be configured to support the intermediate portion 4 above the ground surface 2, such that there is a space between the lower side 6 and the ground surface 2. If the platform 3 includes fixed legs 9 only at the first end 7, then the first end 7 of the platform 3 can be higher than the second end 8 (relative to the ground surface 2), and the intermediate portion 4 can be supported above the ground surface 2 at an angle. If the platform 3 includes fixed legs 9 with equal height at each end, then the two ends of the platform 3 can be at equal height, and the intermediate portion 4 can be supported above the ground 2 parallel to the ground 2.

[0214] This document describes the outrigger extensions and related features at the first end 7 of platform 3. These outrigger extensions and related features, as well as their functions, can be replicated at the second end 8 of platform 3. The outrigger extensions and related features at the first end 7 can operate independently of the outrigger extensions and related features at the second end 8, and vice versa. In this way, the height of the first end 7 and the height of the second end 8 can be adjusted independently, so that the middle portion 4 can be parallel to the ground 2 or supported at an angle above the ground 2.

[0215] The exercise pedal 1 includes a main leg extension 30 connected to the first end 7 of the platform 3. The main leg extension 30 is connected to the platform 3 via a main pivot 31. The main leg extension 30 is configured to rotate about the main pivot 31 between a main extended position 32 and a main retracted position 33 (e.g., ...). Figures 8 to 13 (As shown).

[0216] The main support leg extension 30 is configured to support the first end 7 of the platform 3 above the ground 2 when the main support leg extension 30 is in the main extended position 32. In other words, the user can increase the height of the first end 7 of the platform 3 by rotating the main support leg extension 30 from the main retracted position 33 to the main extended position 32.

[0217] The main outrigger extension 30 is configured to be retracted below the lower side 6 of the platform 3 when in the main retracted position 33. When in the main retracted position 33, the main outrigger extension 30 can be substantially parallel to the intermediate section 4.

[0218] The main outrigger extension 30 may include one or more main upper outriggers 38 and main outriggers 39 (e.g., Figures 14 to 16 (As shown). Each of the main upper legs 38 can be connected to the main pivot 31 at its top and to the main foot 39 at its bottom. The main foot 39 can be configured to be positioned between the ground 2 and the fixed leg 9 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main extension position 32. This positioning means that when a user applies weight to the upper side 5, the load can be transferred through the fixed leg 9 to the main foot 39, and then through the main foot 39 to the ground 2. In this configuration, the load is not entirely (or optionally entirely) transferred through the main pivot 31, so the strength of the main pivot 31 and its significant weight can be minimized.

[0219] The exercise pedal 1 also includes a secondary leg extension 50 connected to the platform 3 at the first end 7 of the platform 3. The secondary leg extension 50 is connected to the platform 3 via a secondary pivot 51. The secondary leg extension 50 is configured to rotate about the secondary pivot 51 between a secondary extended position 52 and a secondary retracted position 53.

[0220] The secondary outrigger extension 50 is longer than the primary outrigger extension 30.

[0221] The secondary support leg extension 50 is configured to support the first end 7 of the platform 3 above the ground 2 when the secondary support leg extension 50 is in the secondary extended position 52. In other words, the user can increase the height of the first end 7 of the platform 3 by rotating the secondary support leg extension 50 from the secondary retracted position 53 to the secondary extended position 52.

[0222] The secondary outrigger extension 50 is configured to retract below the lower side 6 of the platform 3 when in the secondary retracted position 53. When in the secondary retracted position 53, the secondary outrigger extension 50 can be substantially parallel to the intermediate section 4.

[0223] The secondary support leg extension may include one or more secondary upper support legs 58 and secondary support feet 59 (e.g. Figures 17 to 19(As shown). The secondary upper support leg 58 can be connected to the secondary pivot 51 at its top and to the secondary foot 59 at its bottom. The secondary foot 59 can be configured to be positioned between the ground 2 and the main foot 39 when the main support leg extension 30 is in the main extension position 32 and the secondary support leg extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52. This positioning means that when a user applies weight to the upper side 5, the load can be transferred through the fixed support leg 9 to the main foot 39, through the main foot 39 to the secondary foot 59, and then through the secondary foot 59 to the ground 2. In this configuration, the load is not entirely (or optionally entirely) transferred through the main pivot 31 or the secondary pivot 51, so the strength of these pivots, and importantly, the weight, can be kept low.

[0224] In some implementations, if the exercise pedal 1 includes each of a fixed leg 9, a main leg extension 30, and a secondary leg extension 50 at a first end of the platform 3, the user can adjust the height of the first end 7 of the platform 3 by rotating each of the two leg extensions. With the main leg extension 30 in the main retracted position 33 and the secondary leg extension 50 in the secondary retracted position 53, the fixed leg 9 rests on the ground 2, and the height of the first end 7 is a first height. If the user rotates the main leg extension 30 to the main extended position 32, the main leg extension 30 rests on the ground 2, the fixed leg 9 does not rest on the ground 2, and the height of the first end 7 is a second height greater than the first height. If the user then rotates the secondary leg extension 50 to the secondary extended position 52, the secondary leg extension 50 rests on the ground, the fixed leg 9 and the main leg extension 30 do not rest on the ground, and the height of the first end 7 is a third height greater than the second height. In this way, the rotation of the main outrigger extension and the secondary outrigger extension allows the user to quickly and easily adjust the height of the first end 7 of the platform 3.

[0225] Although only the primary and secondary leg extensions are described in detail, the exercise pedal 1 may include additional leg extensions that function in a similar manner to the primary and secondary leg extensions. For example, the exercise pedal may include first, secondary, and third leg extensions at the first end 7.

[0226] Each outrigger extension and fixed outrigger 9 may define a handle 67 formed as a slit. These handles 67 make it easier for the user to carry and adjust the exercise pedal.

[0227] The main pivot 31 (and any other pivot mentioned throughout) can be any type of pivot that facilitates the said rotation of the main leg extension 30 about an axis. For example, the main pivot 31 may include one or more shafts configured to be located in and about one or more holes. As another example, the main pivot 31 may include one or more protrusions configured to be located in and about one or more recesses. As another example, the main pivot 31 may include one or more balls configured to be located in and about one or more sockets. It should be understood that in these examples, the holes / recesses / sockets can also be rotated about the shafts / protrusions / balls.

[0228] The main pivot 31 may include a pivot member only on one side of the main leg extension 30, with the corresponding pivot member being part of the platform 3. Optionally, the main pivot 31 may include pivot members on multiple sides of the main leg extension 30, with the corresponding pivot members being part of the platform 3. For example, the main leg extension 30 may include a first main shaft 34 on a first side of the main upper leg 38 and a second main shaft 36 on a second opposite side of the main upper leg 38. The first and second main shafts may be configured to reside in and rotate about a first main shaft bore 35 and a second main shaft bore 37, which are part of the platform 3, respectively (see [link to platform 3]). Figure 20 and Figure 21 In this way, the main support leg extension 30 can be supported on both sides.

[0229] Similar to the primary pivot 31, the secondary pivot 51 can be any type of pivot that facilitates the rotation of the secondary leg extension 50. Also similar to the primary pivot 31, the secondary pivot 51 may include pivot components that are only on one side of the secondary leg extension 50 or on multiple sides of the secondary leg extension 50.

[0230] The primary pivot 31 may be located on the primary axis 40. When the exercise pedal is upright on the horizontal ground 2, the primary axis 40 may extend in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the exercise pedal 1. The secondary pivot 51 may be located on the secondary axis 60. When the exercise pedal is upright on the horizontal ground 2, the secondary axis 60 may also extend in a horizontal direction perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the exercise pedal 1. In other words, the secondary axis 60 may be parallel to the primary axis 40.

[0231] Secondary axes 60 may deviate from primary axes 40 in one or more directions, such that these axes are not coaxial (e.g., Figure 22 and Figure 23(As shown). The secondary axis 60 is offset from the primary axis 40 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the exercise pedal 1. The secondary axis 60 is offset from the primary axis 40 in a direction having a component parallel to the longitudinal axis of the exercise pedal 1 and toward the center of the exercise pedal 1. In this case, when the primary leg extension 30 is in the primary retracted position 33 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53, a gap may exist between the primary leg 39 and the secondary leg 59 due to the offset. This gap makes it easier for the user to rotate the secondary leg extension 50 from the secondary retracted position 53 to the secondary extended position 52, as they will not have to overcome any friction caused by the contact between the primary leg 39 and the secondary leg 59. However, the direction of this offset means that when the primary leg extension 30 is in the primary extended position 32 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extended position 52, there will be no gap between the primary leg 39 and the secondary leg 59. Therefore, most of the load generated by the user's weight can be transferred through the fixed leg 9 to the main leg 39, through the main leg 39 to the secondary leg 59, and then through the secondary leg 59 to the ground 2.

[0232] One or more of the primary pivot 31 and the secondary pivot 51 can be at least partially accommodated within the platform 3. That is, at least a portion of one or more of the primary pivot 31 and the secondary pivot 51 can be positioned between the upper side 5, the lower side 6, the first end 7, and the second end 8.

[0233] One or more of the primary pivot 31 and the secondary pivot 51 can be fully accommodated within the platform 3. That is, one or more of the primary pivot 31 and the secondary pivot 51 can be fully positioned between the upper side 5, the lower side 6, the first end 7, and the second end 8.

[0234] One or more of the main pivot 31 and the secondary pivot 51 can be at least partially accommodated within the fixed leg 9. That is, at least a portion of one or more of the main leg extension 31 and the secondary leg extension 51 can be positioned between the left side 11 and the right side 12 of the fixed leg 9.

[0235] One or more of the main pivot 31 and the secondary pivot 51 can be fully accommodated within the fixed leg 9. That is, one or more of the main pivot 31 and the secondary pivot 51 can be fully positioned between the left side 11 and the right side 12 of the fixed leg 9.

[0236] Positioning the primary and secondary pivots such that they are at least partially contained within platform 3 (and optionally fixed leg 9) means that a portion of each leg extension is always contained within platform 3 (and optionally fixed leg 9). This makes it easier to construct the exercise pedal 1 such that the leg extensions, in their extended positions, are partially contained within platform 3 (and optionally fixed leg 9), because no additional material or weight needs to be added to the leg extensions to allow them to extend from their pivots into the platform 3 (and optionally fixed leg 9).

[0237] Configuring the exercise pedal 1 such that the main leg extension 30 and the secondary leg extension 50 are housed within the platform 3 (and optionally the fixed leg 9) results in benefits such as a lower profile. The reduced profile allows the exercise pedal to be stored more easily, for example, in bed.

[0238] The main support leg extension 30 can be configured to be at least partially housed within the platform 3 when the main support leg extension 30 is in the main extension position 32. This means that when the exercise pedal 1 is viewed in a front view, when the main support leg extension is in the main extension position 32 (e.g., ...), Figure 2 When shown, the main support leg extension 30 will overlap with the platform 3.

[0239] The main leg extension 30 can be at least partially received within the platform 3 by means of at least one platform-to-main recess formed in the platform 3. The platform-to-main recess can be configured to receive at least a portion of the main leg extension 30 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main extension position 32, such that the main leg extension 30 is at least partially received within the platform 3.

[0240] When the main support leg extension 30 is in the main extension position 32, the main support leg extension 30 can be at least partially accommodated within the fixed support leg 9 of the platform 3. In this case, the platform can be fixed to the main recess 70 formed in the fixed support leg 9 (e.g., Figure 11 (As shown). Furthermore, in this configuration, when the main leg extension 30 is in the main extension position 32, two or more sides of the main leg extension 30 may be at least partially surrounded by the wall of the main recess 70. For example, three sides of the main leg extension 30 may be at least partially surrounded.

[0241] Furthermore, when the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52, the secondary leg extension 50 can be at least partially accommodated within the platform 3. This means that when the exercise pedal 1 is viewed in the front view, when the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52 (e.g., Figure 3 As shown, the secondary leg extension 50 will appear to overlap with the platform 3.

[0242] The secondary leg extension 50 can be at least partially received within the platform 3 by means of at least one platform to secondary recess formed in the platform 3. The platform to secondary recess can be configured to receive at least a portion of the secondary leg extension 50 when the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52, such that the secondary leg extension 50 is at least partially received within the platform 3.

[0243] When the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52, the secondary leg extension 50 can be at least partially accommodated within the fixed leg 9 of the platform 3. In this case, the platform can be fixed to the secondary recess 75 formed in the fixed leg 9 (e.g., Figure 11 (As shown). Furthermore, in this configuration, when the auxiliary leg extension 50 is in the auxiliary extension position 52, two or more sides of the auxiliary leg extension 50 may be at least partially surrounded by the wall of the auxiliary recess 75. For example, three sides of the secondary leg extension 50 may be at least partially surrounded.

[0244] When in its extended position, the configuration of the exercise pedal 1, in which the first leg extension 30 (and optionally the secondary leg extension 50) is at least partially housed within the fixed leg 9, means that the first leg extension 30 (and optionally the secondary leg extension 50) can extend past the fixed leg 9 to increase the height of the first end 7, without having to extend all the way down to the side of the fixed leg 9 and then below the bottom. Therefore, the primary leg extension 30 (and optionally, the secondary leg extension 50) can be smaller (and lighter) than originally required.

[0245] Furthermore, in the smaller configuration of the main leg extension 30 (and optionally the second leg extension 50), the main leg extension 30 does not protrude as far toward the ground 2 when in its retracted position. When in its retracted position, the main leg extension 30 (and optionally the second leg extension 50) is less likely to contact the ground 2 when the user applies their weight to the upper side 5: contact could damage one or more of the leg extensions and cause instability to the platform 3. This smaller protrusion also makes it easier to store the exercise pedal 1 in small spaces, such as under a bed or in a cabinet.

[0246] The secondary leg extension 50 can be configured such that when the primary leg extension 30 is in the primary extension position 32 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52, it is at least partially accommodated within the primary leg extension 30. In this configuration, when the exercise pedal 1 is viewed in a front view, when the primary leg extension 30 is in the primary extension position 32 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52, the secondary leg extension 50 may overlap with the primary leg extension 30 (e.g., ...). Figure 3 (As shown).

[0247] The secondary outrigger extension 50 can be at least partially accommodated within the main outrigger extension 30 by means of at least one primary to secondary recess 80 formed in the main outrigger extension 30 (e.g., Figure 12 (As shown). The primary to secondary recess 80 may be configured to receive at least a portion of the secondary leg extension 50 when the primary leg extension 30 is in the primary extension position 32 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52.

[0248] When the main outrigger extension 30 is in the main extension position 32 and the secondary outrigger extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52, two or more sides of the secondary outrigger extension 50 may be at least partially surrounded by the walls of the main to secondary recesses 80. For example, three sides of the secondary outrigger extension 50 may be at least partially surrounded.

[0249] The exercise pedal 1 can be configured such that when the main leg extension 30 is in the main extension position 32 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52, the secondary leg extension 50 is at least partially accommodated within the main leg extension 30. This configuration can produce a secondary leg extension 50 that extends beyond the main leg extension 30 to increase the height of the first end 7, without having to extend all the way down to the side and then below the bottom of the main leg extension 30. The secondary leg extension 50 can be relatively small and lightweight, while still providing a structure that allows the user to easily adjust the height of the exercise pedal 1.

[0250] The main leg extension 30 can be configured to be at least partially housed within the platform 3 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33. When the exercise pedal 1 is viewed in a front view, when the main leg extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33 (e.g., ...), Figure 1 When shown, the main support leg extension 30 can then appear to overlap with the platform 3.

[0251] The main support leg extension 30 can be at least partially received within the platform 3 by means of at least one lower portion formed in the lower side 6 of the intermediate portion 4 to the main recess 85 (e.g. Figure 13 (As shown). The lower portion to the main recess 85 can be configured to receive at least a portion of the main leg extension 30 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33, such that the main leg extension 30 is at least partially accommodated within the platform 3.

[0252] When the main outrigger extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33, two or more sides of the main outrigger extension 30 may be at least partially surrounded by the wall extending from the lower part to the main recess 85. For example, three sides of the main outrigger extension 30 may be at least partially surrounded.

[0253] The secondary leg extension 50 can be configured to be at least partially housed within the platform 3 when the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53. This means that when the exercise pedal 1 is viewed in the front view, when the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53 (e.g., Figure 2 As shown, the secondary leg extension 50 can appear to overlap with the platform 3.

[0254] The secondary outrigger extension 50 is at least partially received within the platform 3 by at least one lower auxiliary recess 90 formed in the lower side 6 of the intermediate portion 4 (e.g., Figure 13 (As shown). The lower part to the secondary recess 90 can be configured to receive at least a portion of the secondary leg extension 50 when the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53, such that the secondary leg extension 50 is at least partially accommodated within the platform 3.

[0255] When the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53, two or more sides of the secondary leg extension 50 may be at least partially surrounded by the wall extending from the lower part to the secondary recess 90. For example, both sides of the secondary leg extension 50 may be at least partially surrounded.

[0256] The secondary leg extension 50 can be configured to be at least partially accommodated within the main leg extension 30 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53. When the exercise pedal 1 is viewed in a front view, the secondary leg extension 50 may appear to overlap with the main leg extension 30 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53 (e.g., ...). Figure 3 (as shown in the image).

[0257] The secondary leg extension 50 can be at least partially received within the main leg extension 30 by means of at least one primary-to-secondary recess 80 formed in the main leg extension 30. The primary-to-secondary recess 80 can be configured to receive at least a portion of the secondary leg extension 50 when the main leg extension 30 is in the primary retracted position 33 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53.

[0258] When the main outrigger extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33 and the secondary outrigger extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53, two or more sides of the secondary outrigger extension 50 may be at least partially surrounded by the walls of the main to secondary recesses 80. For example, three sides of the secondary outrigger extension 50 may be at least partially surrounded.

[0259] The exercise pedal 1, having a main leg extension 30 configured to be at least partially housed within the platform 3 when in the primary retracted position 33, results in the entire main leg extension 30 (including the main support leg 39) not extending downwards from the outer side 6 of the platform 3. The main leg extension 30 may not protrude so far toward the ground surface 2, and therefore is less likely to contact the ground surface 2 when the user applies their weight to the upper side 5. Such contact could damage the main leg extension 30 and cause instability in the platform 3. This smaller protrusion also makes it easier to store the exercise pedal 1 in small spaces, such as under a bed or in a cabinet.

[0260] The exercise pedal 1 may be configured such that, when in the secondary retracted position 53, the secondary leg extension 50 is at least partially housed within the platform 3. The entire secondary leg extension 50 (including the secondary foot 59) may not extend downwards from the outer side 6 of the platform 3. The secondary leg extension 50 may then not protrude so far toward the ground 2 that it is unlikely to contact the ground 2 when the user applies their weight to the upper side 5. Such contact could damage the secondary leg extension 50 and cause instability to the platform 3. This smaller protrusion makes it easier to store the exercise pedal 1 in small spaces, such as under a bed or in a cabinet.

[0261] The exercise pedal 1 can be configured such that when the main leg extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53, the secondary leg extension 50 is at least partially housed within the main leg extension 30. The entire secondary leg extension 50 (including the secondary foot 59) thus does not extend downwards from outside the main leg extension 30. The secondary leg extension 50 does not protrude so far toward the ground surface 2 that it is unlikely to contact the ground surface 2 when the user applies their weight to the upper side 5. Such contact could damage both leg extensions and cause instability to the platform 3. This smaller protrusion makes it easier to store the exercise steps 1 in small spaces, such as under a bed or in a cabinet.

[0262] The exercise pedal 1 may include one or more reinforcing ribs. These reinforcing ribs can strengthen portions of the exercise pedal 1 that may be weakened by including one or more recesses, without significantly increasing the weight of the exercise pedal 1.

[0263] The fixed support leg 9 may include at least one platform reinforcing rib 100, which is positioned near a recess in the platform 3 (e.g., Figure 11 (As shown in the diagram). Each platform stiffener 100 can be configured to strengthen the platform 3 and help it withstand bending forces and prevent buckling. Each platform stiffener 100 strengthens the platform 3 by at least increasing the second moment of the section of the platform 3.

[0264] Each platform reinforcing rib 100 may also have a portion extending along the fixed leg 9 in a direction parallel to the extension direction of the fixed leg 9. In this way, each platform reinforcing rib 100 may extend along one or more fixed primary recesses 70 and / or one or more fixed secondary recesses 75. This positioning allows each platform reinforcing rib 100 to reinforce portions of the fixed leg 9 that may be weakened due to the inclusion of recesses.

[0265] Additionally or alternatively, one or more platform reinforcing ribs 100 may have a portion extending along the intermediate segment 4 in a direction parallel to the longitudinal axis of the exercise pedal 1 (e.g., Figure 13 (As shown in the diagram). In this way, these platform reinforcing ribs 100 can extend along one or more lower primary recesses 85 and / or one or more secondary secondary recesses 90. This positioning allows each of these reinforcing ribs 100 to reinforce a portion of the platform 3 that may be weakened by including the recess.

[0266] The main outrigger extension 30 may include at least one main outrigger extension reinforcing rib 110, which is positioned adjacent to the main recess to the secondary recess 80 (e.g. Figure 12 (As shown). Each main leg extension stiffener 110 can be configured to help the main leg extension 30 withstand bending forces and avoid buckling. Each main leg extension stiffener 110 can contribute to this performance by at least increasing the second moment of the section of the main leg extension 30.

[0267] Each main leg extension reinforcement 110 may extend along each of its adjacent main to secondary recesses 80. This positioning allows each main leg extension reinforcement 110 to reinforce the portion of the main leg extension 30 that may be weakened by the recess.

[0268] Each reinforcing rib can have any reasonable cross-section. For example, a rectangular cross-section, a circular cross-section, or a triangular cross-section. Each reinforcing rib can be solid or hollow. Hollow reinforcing ribs are preferred because keeping the weight light is an important consideration for the exercise pedal 1, and hollow ribs can have a higher strength-to-weight ratio than solid ribs.

[0269] The base width 41 of the main leg extension 30 can be at least equal to the base width 61 of the secondary leg extension 50. In this document, the base width describes the horizontal distance from the leftmost point to the rightmost point of the lower surface of each leg extension when the exercise pedal 1 is viewed in a front view. The base width 41 of the main leg extension 30 is... Figure 2 As shown in the diagram. The base width 61 of the secondary leg extension 50 is... Figure 3 As shown in the image.

[0270] This relationship between the base widths of the main leg extension 30 and the secondary leg extension 50 can be made possible by the main leg extension and the secondary leg extension overlapping each other. In other words, this relationship can be made possible by configuring the secondary leg extension 50 to be at least partially contained within the main leg extension 30 so that it does not need to extend all the way down to the side and then to below the bottom of the main leg extension 30.

[0271] The exercise pedal 1 may include a primary leg extension 30, wherein the base width 41 is at least equal to the base width 61 of the secondary leg extension 50. The secondary leg extension 50 may therefore exclude additional material that would allow it to extend downwards to the sides of the primary leg extension 30 and then below the bottom of the primary leg extension 30, in order to increase the height of the first end 7. This configuration reduces the amount of material forming these features, thereby reducing weight, while still providing a structure with the primary leg extension 30 and the secondary leg extension 50, which allow the user to easily adjust the height of the exercise pedal 1.

[0272] Furthermore, because the secondary leg extension 50 does not include additional material that would allow it to extend downwards to below the bottom of the primary leg extension 30, the secondary leg extension 50 does not protrude as far toward the ground 2 when in the secondary retracted position 53. When the user applies their weight to the upper side 5, the secondary leg extension 50 is less likely to contact the ground 2. Such contact could damage the secondary leg extension 50 and cause instability in the platform 3. This smaller protrusion also makes it easier to store the exercise pedal 1 in small spaces, such as under a bed or in a cabinet.

[0273] The exercise pedal 1, which makes the base width 41 of the main leg extension 30 at least equal to the base width 61 of the secondary leg extension 50, can also mean that some of the same mold tools can be used for parts of the main leg extension and the secondary leg extension.

[0274] When the main outrigger extension 30 is in the main extended position 32 and the secondary outrigger extension is in the secondary retracted position 53, the footprint pattern of the main outrigger extension 30 on the ground 2 is substantially equal to the footprint pattern of the secondary outrigger extension 50 when it is in the secondary extended position 52. That is, when the main outrigger extension 30 is in the main extended position 32 and the secondary outrigger extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53, the area of ​​the ground 2 covered by the main outrigger 39 is substantially equal to the area of ​​the ground 2 covered by the secondary outrigger 59 when it is in the secondary extended position 52. This relationship between the covered areas can be achieved by the main outrigger extensions and secondary outrigger extensions overlapping each other. In other words, this relationship is made possible by configuring the secondary outrigger extension 50 to be at least partially contained within the main outrigger extension 30.

[0275] The exercise pedal 1 allows the user to easily secure the leg extensions in both their retracted and extended positions. Once secured, it is advantageous that the leg extensions do not move from their designated positions during use without the user's intentional movement, as this could be inconvenient and even dangerous. However, it is also advantageous that the user can easily move the leg extensions between the retracted and extended positions when desired; therefore, any securing feature must be easily detachable.

[0276] Two different types of fixing features are disclosed: clamps and latches. A clamp is defined herein as a fixing feature that a user can disengage from without directly contacting and actuating a part of the fixing feature itself. A latch is defined herein as a fixing feature that a user can disengage from only when they directly contact and actuate a part of the fixing feature itself. The exercise pedal 1 may include one or both types of fixing features. Figures 1 to 23 Different views of the exercise pedal 1 (or a portion thereof) are shown, in which clamps secure the leg extension in an extended position and a retracted position. Figures 24 to 32 Different views of the exercise pedal 1 (or a portion thereof) are shown, having a latch that secures the leg extension in its extended position and a clamp that secures the leg extension in its retracted position.

[0277] The exercise pedal 1 may include one or more main retaining clamps 200. Each main retaining clamp 200 is configured to secure a main support leg extension 30 in a main extension position 32. Each primary-to-retaining clamp 200 includes a primary-to-retaining clamp portion 201 and a retaining-to-primary clamp portion 202. The main retaining clamp portion 201 is attached to the main support leg extension 30. The retaining-to-main-clamp portion 202 is attached to the retaining leg 9 (or some other portion of the platform 3).

[0278] The main clamping part 201 is configured to connect to the main clamping part 202 when the main outrigger extension 30 is in the main extension position 32. This connection secures the main outrigger extension 30 in the main extension position 32.

[0279] The exercise pedal 1 may also include one or more main-to-lower clamps 210. Each main-to-lower clamp 210 is configured to secure the main support leg extension 30 in a main retracted position 33. Each main-to-lower clamp includes a main-to-lower clamp portion 211 and a lower clamp-to-main clamp portion 212. The main-to-lower clamp portion 211 is attached to the main support leg extension 30. The lower-to-first clamp portion 212 is attached to the platform 3 at its lower side 6.

[0280] The main-to-lower clamp portion 211 is configured to connect to the lower-to-main clamp portion 212 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33. This connection secures the main leg extension 30 in the main retracted position 33.

[0281] Each primary-to-fixed clamp 200 and primary-to-lower clamp 210 can be any type of suitable clamp. One type of clamp is a dome clamp, also known as a snap-on clamp. This type of clamp has a portion with a hole and a corresponding portion with a protrusion configured to pass through the hole. The hole or protrusion must be deformed so that the protrusion passes through the hole in either direction. This deformation requires force applied by the user. As an example, the primary-to-fixed clamp portion 201 can be a hole and the fixed-to-primary clamp portion 202 can be a protrusion, or vice versa. Similarly, the primary-to-lower clamp portion 211 can be a hole and the lower-to-primary clamp portion 212 can be a protrusion, or vice versa. When the dome clamp is coupled and disengaged, it can provide the user with clear audible and / or tactile feedback. Some users may find this feedback reassuring.

[0282] Another type of clamp is the elongated clamp. This type of clamp has a portion with an elongated groove and a corresponding portion with an elongated protrusion configured to engage with the elongated groove. The groove or protrusion must deform to engage and disengage the clamp. As an example, the main to lower clamp portion 211 can be an elongated protrusion, and the lower to main clamp portion 212 can be an elongated groove (e.g., Figure 37 and Figure 38 (As shown), or vice versa. When the slender clamp is coupled and decoupled, it can provide progressive, smooth, and quiet feedback. Some users may prefer this feedback.

[0283] Each clamping part can be attached with one or more suitable fasteners (such as screws or bolts).

[0284] When the user forces the main outrigger extension 30 away from its current designated position toward another of the two designated positions, each of the connected clamps is configured to disengage (i.e., disengage / separate). When the primary-to-fixed clamp 200 disengages, the primary-to-fixed clamp portion 201 disengages from the fixed-to-primary clamp portion 202. Similarly, when the main clamp to lower clamp 210 disengages, the main clamp to lower clamp portion 211 disengages from the lower clamp to main clamp portion 212.

[0285] The user must provide a force equal to or greater than the primary-to-fixed clamp release force to disengage each primary-to-fixed clamp 200. Similarly, the user must provide a force equal to or greater than the primary-to-lower release force to disengage each primary-to-lower clamp 210. These release forces can be individually calibrated by changing the size and / or material of each clamp portion. For example, for the dome clamp, the release force can be calibrated by changing the size and / or material of the portion with the hole, and / or the size and / or material of the portion with the protrusion. A larger release force may be more suitable for heavier users who may apply a relatively large force to the leg extension when using the exercise pedal 1. Conversely, a smaller release force may be sufficient for lighter users who may apply only a relatively small force to the leg extension when using the exercise pedal 1.

[0286] Since the user does not need to directly contact or actuate the clamps to disengage them, the user can easily disengage each primary coil from the fixed clamp 200 and from the lower clamp 210. Instead, the user can simply grasp a portion of the main leg extension 30 and apply the desired release force by moving the main leg extension 30 away from its current designated position and toward its other designated position (main extension position 32 or main retracted position 33). This movement will generate a force that will be transmitted through the main leg extension 30 and applied to the associated clamp.

[0287] The exercise pedal 1 may include one or more auxiliary fixing clamps 220. Each auxiliary fixing clamp 220 may have a substantially the same structure as the first fixing clamp 200 described above and operate in substantially the same manner as the first fixing clamp described above. Each auxiliary fixing clamp includes an auxiliary fixing clamp portion 221 and a fixing to auxiliary clamp portion 222. The auxiliary fixing clamp portion 221 is attached to the secondary support leg extension 50. The fixing to secondary clamp portion 222 is attached to the fixed support leg 9 (or some other part of the platform).

[0288] The secondary fixing clamp portion 221 is configured to connect to and be fixed to the secondary clamp portion 222 when the secondary outrigger extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52. This connection secures the secondary outrigger extension 50 in the secondary extension position 52. The release force of each auxiliary fixing clamp is the auxiliary fixing clamp release force.

[0289] The exercise pedal 1 may also include one or more secondary lower clamps 230. Each secondary lower clamp 230 may have a substantially the same structure as the first lower clamp 210 described above and operate in substantially the same manner. Each secondary lower clamp includes a secondary lower clamp portion 231 and a lower-to-secondary clamp portion 232 (e.g., ...). Figure 13 (As shown). The secondary clamping portion 231 is attached to the secondary leg extension 50. The lower secondary clamping portion 232 is attached to the platform 3 at the lower side 6.

[0290] The secondary-to-lower clamp portion 231 is configured to connect to the lower-to-secondary clamp portion 232 when the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53. This connection secures the secondary leg extension 50 in the secondary retracted position 53. The release force of each secondary-to-lower clamp is the secondary-to-lower clamp release force.

[0291] Both the primary retaining clamp 200 and the secondary retaining clamp 220 secure their respective leg extensions to the primary retaining leg 9. This arrangement means that the secondary leg extension 50 is not affected by any clearance in the primary retaining clamp 200.

[0292] Figures 45-48 An example of a recessed portion of a dome clamp 299 is shown. The recessed portion of the dome clamp includes two or more clamp connecting arms 301 configured to engage with corresponding convex clamp portions to secure the clamp. At least one of the clamp connecting arms 301 may be configured to deform in response to an applied clamp release force to allow the corresponding male clamp portion to disengage.

[0293] The concave portion 299 can be configured to be removable from the exercise pedal 1. Therefore, if the concave portion 299 fails due to, for example, fatigue, it can be quickly and inexpensively replaced with a new concave portion 299, and the remaining portion of the exercise pedal 1 can be preserved.

[0294] To facilitate quick and easy insertion of the concave portion 299, the concave portion 299 may include one or more clamping ridges 302. For example, two, three, or four clamping ridges 302. Each of the clamping ridges 302 may be configured to correspond to the receiver flange 310 on the corresponding portion of the exercise pedal 1. Figure 49(As shown in the diagram) engagement. This engagement prevents the female part 299 from being removed by pulling, because each clamp retaining ridge 302 cannot be pulled through its corresponding receiver flange 310.

[0295] The user can engage each clamp holding ridge 299 with its corresponding receiver flange 310 by inserting the concave portion 299 into the hole on the corresponding portion of the exercise pedal 1 and then twisting the concave portion 299. This twisting can be made easier by one or more clamp holding ridges 302 with ridge ramps 304 that help the clamp holding ridge 302 slide into engagement with the receiver flange 310 during twisting.

[0296] To help ensure that the concave portion 299 does not disengage itself once inserted, the concave portion 299 may also include one or more clamp locking tabs 303. For example, two, three, or four clamp locking tabs 303. Each of the one or more clamp locking tabs 303 may be configured to lock with a receiver notch 311 on a corresponding portion of the exercise pedal 1 when the concave portion 299 is twisted into place. Figure 49 (shown in the figure) engagement. This twisting is made easier by the tab bevel 306 on one or more clamp locking tabs 303, which helps the clamp locking tabs 303 slide into engagement with the receiver locking recess during twisting. Once each clamp locking tab 303 engages with its corresponding receiver locking recess 311, the recessed portion 299 becomes difficult to untie by hand and is therefore removed.

[0297] The concave portion 299 can be configured to remove the insert 320 using a clamp. Figures 51 to 53 (As shown in the diagram) and standard tools 330 (such as a hex wrench) can be easily removed from the remainder of the exercise pedal 1. The clamp removal insert 320 may include one or more insert flanges 322. For example, the clamp removal insert 320 may include two, three, or four insert flanges 322. Each of the one or more insert flanges may be configured to insert into a clamp removal hole 300 defined in the concave portion 299. The clamp removal insert 320 may also include a tool hole 321 to receive a standard tool 330. The clamp removal insert 320 may also include an insert protrusion 323. The insert protrusion 323 may be configured to insert into a central hole 305 defined by the concave portion 299.

[0298] The user can remove the remaining portion of the exercise pedal 1 by applying the clamp removal insert 320 to the female portion 299, such that each of the insert flanges 322 is inserted into the clamp removal hole 300 and the insert protrusion 323 is inserted into the center hole 305. The user can then insert a standard tool 330 into the tool hole 321. The user can then use the standard tool 330 to rotate the clamp removal insert 320. Rotating the clamp removal insert 320 will rotate the concave portion 299 when the inert flanges 322 and / or the inert protrusions 323 apply force to the concave portion 299. This rotation will disengage each clamp locking tab 303 from the receiver locking recess 311 and then disengage each clamp holding ridge 302 from the receiver flange 310. The user can then pull out the concave portion 299.

[0299] Exercise pedal 1 may include a main support leg extension latch 250 (e.g. Figures 24 to 26 as well as Figures 33 to 35 (As shown). The main leg extension latch 250 is located at the end of the main leg extension 30 furthest from the main pivot 31. The main leg extension latch 250 includes a main leg extension latch lock 252 and a main leg extension latch handle 253. These are two separate parts, but they are configured to contact each other.

[0300] The main leg extension latch 250 is configured to contact the main latch surface 251 on the fixed leg 9 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main extension position 32. This contact between the main leg extension latch 250 and the main latch surface 251 secures the main leg extension 30 in the main extension position 32. The main leg extension latch 252 may be a specific component of the main leg extension latch 250 configured to contact (i.e. latch onto) the main latch surface 251 on the fixed leg 9.

[0301] The main leg extension latch handle 253 includes a main latch pivot 254. The main leg extension latch handle 253 is connected to the main leg extension 30 via the main latch pivot 254. The main latch pivot 254 allows the main latch handle 253 to rotate relative to the main leg extension 30. When the main leg extension 30 is in the main extended position 32, the user can press the main latch handle 253 in a direction toward the main retracted position 33. The main leg extension latch handle 253 will then rotate about the main latch pivot 254, pressing the main leg extension latch lock 252 and causing the main leg extension latch lock 252 to move against bias and disengage from contact with the main latch surface 251. This releases the main leg extension 30 from the main extended position 32.

[0302] This bias is secured by latch 252, which serves as an extension of the main outrigger. Figure 36 A portion of the main latch locking spring 256 (shown in the diagram) is generated. The main latch locking spring 256 is connected to the main leg extension 30 (optionally using one or more suitable fasteners such as screws or bolts). When the main leg extension latch handle 253 is pressed against the main leg extension latch lock 252, the main latch locking spring 256 elastically deforms to overcome the bias and allows the main leg extension latch lock 252 to move out of contact with the main latch surface 251. When the user releases the main leg extension latch handle 253, the main latch locking spring 256 returns to its undeformed state and the bias is restored.

[0303] The main leg extension latch 250 arrangement ensures that the main leg extension 30 remains fixed in the main extended position 32. However, this arrangement also allows the user to easily disengage the main leg extension latch 252 and move the main leg extension 30 to the main retracted position 33. Because the main leg extension latch 250 is located at the end of the main leg extension 30 furthest from the main pivot 31, the user can grasp the main leg extension 30 with one hand and press the main latch handle 253 with the same hand in the direction toward the main retracted position 33 to move the main leg extension latch 252 out of contact with the main latch surface 251, and then rotate the main leg extension 30 all the way to the main retracted position 33. This one-handed operation makes it easy for the user to move the main leg extension 30 when they want to.

[0304] The main leg extension latch 252 also includes a main latch guide surface 255. The main latch locking guide surface 255 is angled such that when the user rotates the main leg extension 30 toward the main extension position 32 and the main latch locking guide surface 255 contacts the end of the main latch surface 251, rotational force is transmitted through the main latch surface 251 and guided downwards against the bias. This moves the main leg extension latch 252 so that it can pass over the end of the main latch surface 251. Once it has passed the end of the main latch surface 251, the bias automatically forces the main leg extension latch locking element 252 into contact with the main latch surface 251 and secures the main leg extension 30 in the main extension position 32. This automatic force application makes it easy for the user to secure the main leg extension 30 in the main extension position 32 because they do not need to directly contact and actuate any part of the main leg extension latch 250 itself.

[0305] The main outrigger extension latch 250 is easy for the user to operate, but is very effective in securing the main outrigger extension 30 to the main extension position 32. The force required to operate the main outrigger extension latch 250 is much less than the holding force it provides.

[0306] The exercise pedal 1 may also include a secondary leg extension latch 270. The secondary leg extension latch 270 is configured to be biased to contact the secondary latch surface 271 when the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extension position 52.

[0307] The secondary leg extension latch 270 may be located at the end of the secondary leg extension 50 furthest from the secondary pivot 51. The secondary leg extension latch 270 may include all the same features as the primary leg extension latch 250. The secondary leg extension latch 270 may function in substantially the same manner as the primary leg extension latch 250 to secure the secondary leg extension 50 in the secondary extension position 52 and to release it from the secondary extension position 52.

[0308] The exercise pedal 1 may include a main leg extension latch 260 configured to secure the main leg extension 30 in a main extended position 32 and a main retracted position 33. Figures 54 to 61 An example of this main leg extension latch configuration is shown in the figure.

[0309] like Figure 54 As shown, the main leg extension latch 260 is located at the end of the main leg extension 30 furthest from the main pivot 31. Figure 58 As shown, the main outrigger extension latch 260 includes a main outrigger extension latch lock 262 and a main outrigger extension latch handle 263. The main outrigger extension latch lock 262 and the main outrigger extension latch handle 263 may be two separate components configured to contact each other.

[0310] The main leg extension latch 260 is configured to contact the main latch surface 251 on the fixed leg 9 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main extension position 32. This contact between the main leg extension latch 260 and the main latch surface 251 secures the main leg extension 30 in the main extension position 32. The main leg extension latch 262 may be a specific component of the main leg extension latch 260 configured to contact (i.e. latch onto) the main latch surface 251 on the fixed leg 9.

[0311] like Figure 61As shown, the main leg extension latch handle 263 includes a main latch pivot 264. The main leg extension latch handle 263 is connected to the main leg extension 30 via the main latch pivot 264. The main latch pivot 264 allows the main latch handle 263 to rotate relative to the main leg extension 30. When the main leg extension 30 is in the main extended position 32, the user can pull the main latch handle 263 away from the main retracted position 33. The main leg extension latch handle 263 will then rotate about the main latch pivot 264, pressing the main leg extension latch lock 262 and causing the main leg extension latch lock 262 to move against bias and disengage from contact with the main latch surface 251. This releases the main leg extension 30 from the main extended position 32.

[0312] The bias is generated by the main latch locking spring 265, which is part of the main outrigger extension latch lock 262 (e.g. Figures 58 to 60 (As shown). The main latch locking spring 265 is fixed in place relative to the main leg extension 30 (optionally using one or more fasteners, such as screws or bolts 266 inserted into the main leg extension 30). When the main leg extension latch handle 263 is pressed against the main leg extension latch lock 262, the main latch locking spring 265 elastically deforms to overcome the bias and allows the main leg extension latch lock 262 to move out of contact with the main latch surface 251. When the user releases the main leg extension latch handle 263, the main latch locking spring 265 returns to its undeformed state and the bias is restored.

[0313] As described above, the main leg extension latch 262 is configured to be biased to contact the main latch surface 251 on the fixed leg 9. Furthermore, an alternative main leg extension latch 260 is configured such that when the main leg extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33 (e.g., ... Figure 57 As shown in the diagram, the main leg extension latch 262 is also configured to be biased to contact the main retracted latch surface 267. Furthermore, the main leg extension latch handle 263 is configured to press the main leg extension latch 262 to move it out of contact with the main retracted latch surface 267 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33 and the user pulls the main leg extension latch handle 263.

[0314] In this way, the alternative main leg extension latch 260 is configured such that the same pulling action on the main leg extension latch handle 263 can release the main leg extension 30 from both the main extended position 32 and the main retracted position 33. This dual release function allows the user to easily release the main leg extension 30 from either position, and thus results in the use of the intuitive exercise pedal 1.

[0315] To facilitate dual release functionality, the main outrigger extension latch 262 may include one or more extended position protrusions 2621 and one or more retracted position protrusions 2624. In one exemplary configuration, the main outrigger extension latch 262 includes two extended position protrusions 2621 and two retracted position protrusions 2624.

[0316] like Figure 59 As shown, each extension position protrusion 2621 may include an extension position latching surface 2622. The extension position latching surface 2622 may be a specific portion of the main leg extension latch 262, which is configured to be biased to contact (i.e. latched to) the main latching surface 251 on the fixed leg 9 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main extension position 32.

[0317] Each extension position protrusion 2621 may also include an extension position guide surface 2623, which is inclined and configured to perform the same function as the main latch locking guide surface 255 described above.

[0318] like Figure 59 As shown, each retracted position protrusion 2624 may include a retracted position latching surface 2625. The retracted position latching surface 2625 is configured to contact a primary retracted latching surface 261 on the platform 3. This contact between the retracted position latching surface 2625 and the primary retracted latching surface 261 secures the main leg extension 30 to the primary retracted position 33. Each primary retracted latching surface 261 may be an inner surface accessed via a latch hole 2611 defined in the platform 3. Figure 55 (as shown in the image).

[0319] Each retracted position protrusion 2624 may also include a retracted position guide surface 2626, which is angled and configured to perform the same function as the aforementioned main latch locking guide surface 255 and extended position guide surface 2623.

[0320] The main outrigger extension latch 262 may also include a spacer member 2627. The retracted position protrusion 2624 may be connected to the extended position protrusion 2621 via the spacer member 2627. In this way, the spacer member 2627 can maintain a fixed distance between the retracted position protrusion 2624 and the extended position protrusion 2621.

[0321] The main latching spring 265 can be configured to provide bias to both the extended position latching surface 2622 and the retracted position latching surface 2625 when the extended position protrusion 2621 and the retracted position protrusion 2624 are fixed together by the spacer member 2627.

[0322] like Figure 55As shown, the main leg extension 30 may include protrusion holes 2628 for each retracted position protrusion 2624. Each protrusion hole 2628 is configured to allow a spacer member 2627 to protrude through it. In this way, the spacer member 2627 can extend through the main leg extension 30 such that the retracted position protrusion 2624 protrudes from the inner side 42 of the main leg extension 30. In this way, each retracted position protrusion 2624 can be freely latched onto a corresponding main retracted latch surface 261. In this case, the inner side 42 of the main leg extension 30 is configured to be the side closest to the longitudinal center of the platform 3 when the main leg extension 30 is in the main extended position 32.

[0323] The main leg extension latch configuration 260 ensures that the main leg extension 30 remains fixed in the main extended position 32 and the main retracted position 33. However, this arrangement also allows the user to easily disengage the main leg extension latch 252 and move the main leg extension 30 to the main retracted position 33 or the main extended position 32. Because the main leg extension latch 260 is located at the end of the main leg extension 30 furthest from the main pivot 31, the user can grasp the main leg extension 30 with one hand and pull the main latch handle 263 away from the main retracted position 33 with the same hand to move the main leg extension latch 262 out of contact with the main latch surface 251, and then rotate the main leg extension 30 all the way to the main retracted position 33. This one-handed operation makes it easy for the user to move the main leg extension 30 whenever they want to.

[0324] The main outrigger extension latch 260 is easy for the user to operate, but is highly effective in securing the main outrigger extension 30 to the main extended position 32 and the main retracted position 33. The force required to operate the alternative main outrigger extension latch 260 is far less than the retaining force it provides.

[0325] Together with the alternative primary outrigger extension latch 260, the exercise pedal 1 may also include an alternative secondary outrigger extension latch 280 (such as...). Figure 54 (As shown). The secondary leg extension latch 280 is configured to contact the secondary latch surface 271 when the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary extended position 52. The secondary leg extension latch 280 is configured to contact one or more secondary retracted latch surfaces 281 when the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53. Each secondary retracted latch surface 281 may be an inner surface accessed via a latch hole 2611 defined in the platform 3.

[0326] The secondary leg extension latch 280 may be located at the end of the secondary leg extension 50 furthest from the secondary pivot 51. The secondary leg extension latch 280 may include all the same features as the primary leg extension latch 260. The secondary leg extension latch 280 may function in substantially the same manner as the primary leg extension latch 260 to secure the secondary leg extension 50 in and from the secondary extended position 52 and the secondary retracted position 53. The secondary leg extension 50 may include a protrusion for replacing each of the retracted position protrusions of the secondary leg extension latch 280.

[0327] Examples of different angle arrangements of exercise pedal 1 are shown in Figures 39 to 41 As shown in the image.

[0328] In a gym-like environment where multiple exercise pedals 1 may need to be stored together in a given space, stacking one or more exercise pedals 1 on top of each other can be helpful. The exercise pedals 1 may define one or more stacking cuts 400 to help position one exercise pedal 1 on top of another exercise pedal 1. The one or more stacking cuts 400 also help stabilize the stack of exercise pedals 1. In other words, the one or more stacking cuts 400 can help prevent one or more exercise pedals 1 from falling off from another exercise pedal 1.

[0329] like Figure 42 As shown, one or more stacking cutouts 400 may be defined in the bottom surface of one or more fixed legs 9. For example, the exercise pedal 1 may include four to two stacking cutouts 400 in each fixed leg 9 such that when the main leg extension 30 is in the main retracted position 33 and the secondary leg extension 50 is in the secondary retracted position 53, there is an accessible stacking cutout 400 at each of the bottom corners of the exercise pedal 1.

[0330] Additionally or alternatively, one or more stacking cutouts 400 may be defined in the bottom surface of one or more main leg extensions 30. For example, the exercise pedal may include four stacking cutouts 400—two of each of the main leg extensions 30—such that when the main leg extensions 30 are in the main extended position 32 and the secondary leg extensions 50 are in the secondary retracted position 53, there is an accessible stacking cutout 400 at each of the bottom corners of the exercise pedal 1.

[0331] Alternatively or concurrently, one or more stacking cutouts 400 may be defined in the bottom surface of one or more secondary leg extensions 50. For example, the exercise pedal 1 may include four to two stacking cutouts 400 in each secondary leg extension 50 such that when the secondary leg extension is in the secondary extension position 52, there is an accessible stacking cutout 400 at each of the bottom corners of the exercise pedal 1.

[0332] like Figure 43 and 44 As shown, when stacked, one or more stacking cutouts 400 facilitate the overlap of a portion of the support leg (e.g., fixed support leg 9) of one exercise pedal 1 with the platform 3 of another exercise pedal 1. It is this overlap that results in the aforementioned positioning and stability.

[0333] Exercise pedals can be made of plastic or other suitable durable polymers or composite materials.

[0334] The exercise pedal 1 described above is not limited to the construction and method of the embodiments described above; rather, all or some of the embodiments can be selectively combined to achieve various modifications.

[0335] Although embodiments have been described with reference to several illustrative embodiments thereof, those skilled in the art will understand that various changes in form and detail may be made therein without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention as defined by the appended claims. Many modifications will be apparent to those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of the present invention described herein with reference to the accompanying drawings.

Claims

1. An exercise pedal, characterized by The exercise pedal comprises: a platform comprising a first end and a second end; a primary leg extension rotatably connected to the platform at the first end and configured to rotate between a primary extended position and a primary stowed position; and a secondary leg extension rotatably connected to the platform at the first end and configured to rotate between a secondary extended position and a secondary stowed position; wherein the secondary leg extension comprises a secondary leg extension latch for securing the secondary leg extension in the secondary extended position; and wherein the secondary leg extension latch is configured to release the secondary leg extension from the secondary extended position when a user presses the secondary leg extension latch.

2. An exercise pedal according to claim 1, wherein, The secondary leg extension latch is configured to be biased into contact with a secondary latch surface on the primary leg extension to secure the secondary leg extension in the secondary extended position.

3. An exercise pedal according to claim 2, wherein, The secondary leg extension latch comprises a secondary leg extension latch locking device configured to contact a secondary leg extension latch handle and latch onto the secondary latch surface on the primary leg extension to secure the secondary leg extension in the secondary extended position.

4. An exercise pedal according to claim 1, wherein, The secondary leg extension latch is located at an end of the secondary leg extension furthest from an end of the secondary leg extension rotatably connected to the platform.

5. An exercise pedal according to claim 1, wherein, The primary leg extension comprises a primary leg extension latch for securing the primary leg extension in the primary extended position; and wherein the primary leg extension latch is configured to release the primary leg extension from the primary extended position when a user presses the primary leg extension latch.

6. An exercise pedal according to claim 5, wherein, The primary leg extension latch is configured to be biased into contact with a primary latch surface on the platform to secure the primary leg extension in the primary extended position, and wherein the primary leg extension latch comprises a primary leg extension latch locking device configured to contact a primary leg extension latch handle and latch onto the primary latch surface on the platform to secure the primary leg extension in the primary extended position.

7. An exercise pedal according to claim 5, wherein, The primary leg extension latch is located at an end of the primary leg extension furthest from an end of the primary leg extension rotatably connected to the platform.

8. An exercise pedal according to claim 1, wherein, The platform comprises a fixed leg at least at the first end of the platform; wherein the primary leg extension comprises a primary upper leg and a primary foot configured to be positioned at least partially between the ground and the fixed leg when the primary leg extension is in the primary extended position, such that the fixed leg can transfer a load to the primary leg extension; and wherein the primary upper leg connects the primary foot to the platform.

9. An exercise pedal according to claim 1, wherein, The exercise pedal further comprises a second primary leg extension, the second primary leg extension being rotatably connected to the platform at the second end and being configured to rotate between a primary extended position of the second primary leg extension and a primary stowed position of the second primary leg extension; and a second secondary leg extension, the second secondary leg extension being rotatably connected to the platform at the second end and being configured to rotate between a secondary extended position of the second secondary leg extension and a secondary stowed position of the second secondary leg extension; wherein the second secondary leg extension comprises a secondary leg extension latch for securing the second secondary leg extension in the secondary extended position of the second secondary leg extension; and wherein the secondary leg extension latch of the second secondary leg extension is configured to release the second secondary leg extension from the secondary extended position of the second secondary leg extension when a user presses the secondary leg extension latch of the second secondary leg extension.

10. An exercise pedal characterized by, The exercise pedal comprises: a platform comprising a fixed leg at a first end of the platform, a primary leg extension connected to the platform at the first end of the platform via a primary pivot axis, a secondary leg extension connected to the platform at the first end of the platform via a secondary pivot axis, wherein the primary pivot axis lies on a primary axis and the secondary pivot axis lies on a secondary axis offset from the primary axis.

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