초록 ▼

An exerciser bar is supported for rotation and acts against an hydraulic cylinder with the angle of the bar and the pressure in the cylinder measured and fed to a micro computer which, using this input data, controls the cylinder pressure in accordance with a selected exercise program, the micro com

An exerciser bar is supported for rotation and acts against an hydraulic cylinder with the angle of the bar and the pressure in the cylinder measured and fed to a micro computer which, using this input data, controls the cylinder pressure in accordance with a selected exercise program, the micro computer also providing outputs to displays so that the person exercising can monitor his progress.

대표청구항 ▼

An exerciser comprising: (a) first means for engagement by at least one limb of a user, supported for movement between two limits; (b) second means for controlling the movement of said first means by resisting a force applied thereagainst by the user, said means having a control input; (c) third mea

An exerciser comprising: (a) first means for engagement by at least one limb of a user, supported for movement between two limits; (b) second means for controlling the movement of said first means by resisting a force applied thereagainst by the user, said means having a control input; (c) third means for measuring the force applied to said first means by the user and providing a first output proportional thereto; (d) fourth means for measuring the displacement of said first means between said limits and providing a second output proportional thereto; and (e) fifth, programmable means having as inputs said first and second output and providing a third output coupled as the control input to said second means.