초록

A foot support member is guided by a guide linkage on one end and driven by a crank linkage on the other end. The resulting pedal motion has less severe pedal angles than a simple crank cross trainer. Handles are coupled to the guide linkage for coordinated arm exercise.

대표청구항 ▼

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An exercise machine comprising;a framework configured to be supported by the floor;a crank means rotatably connected to said framework, said crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof;a pair of foot support members, each said foot support member havi

[ What is claimed is:] [1.] An exercise machine comprising;a framework configured to be supported by the floor;a crank means rotatably connected to said framework, said crank means projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof;a pair of foot support members, each said foot support member having a first end and a second end, said first end operably associated with said crank means, such that said second end of said foot support member follows a generally back and forth movement when said crank means is rotated;a pair of guide links, each guide link having a first and a second end, said second end of said foot support member connected to said guide link intermediate each end at a guide pivot;a pair of first control links, each said first control link pivotally connected to said first end of said guide link and to said framework;a pair of second control links, each said second control link pivotally connected to said guide link at said second end;a control arm, said control arm operably associated with said second control link and said framework;a pair of pedal means to support each foot, said pedal means attached to said foot support member;said pedal means configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of the user is rotating said crank means whereby said pedal means follows an elongate curve.