IPC분류정보
국가/구분 |
United States(US) Patent
등록
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국제특허분류(IPC7판) |
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출원번호 |
US-0186292
(2011-07-19)
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등록번호 |
US-8740753
(2014-06-03)
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발명자
/ 주소 |
- Olson, Michael
- Dalebout, William
- Shorten, Steven M.
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출원인 / 주소 |
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대리인 / 주소 |
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인용정보 |
피인용 횟수 :
2 인용 특허 :
18 |
초록
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An exercise apparatus includes a frame, a resistance lever pivotably attached to the frame, a resistance engagement member moveably attached to the resistance lever, the resistance engagement member being positionable at a plurality of attachment points on the resistance lever, and a resistance elem
An exercise apparatus includes a frame, a resistance lever pivotably attached to the frame, a resistance engagement member moveably attached to the resistance lever, the resistance engagement member being positionable at a plurality of attachment points on the resistance lever, and a resistance element disposed adjacent to the resistance engagement member. The resistance element includes a deflection member having a first end and a second end, a first anchor attached to and positionally fixing the first end of the deflection member, and a second anchor attached to and positionally fixing the second end of the deflection member. When a force is input to the resistance lever, the resistance lever pivots about the pivot point and the resistance engagement member transversely engages the deflection member. The apparent resistance provided by the resistance element is adjusted by positionally adjusting the resistance engagement member along the attachment points relative to the anchors.
대표청구항
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1. An exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame;a resistance lever pivotably attached to the frame;a deflection member having a first end fixed relative to the frame and a second end fixed relative to the frame;a resistance engagement member moveably attached to said resistance lever, the resistance e
1. An exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame;a resistance lever pivotably attached to the frame;a deflection member having a first end fixed relative to the frame and a second end fixed relative to the frame;a resistance engagement member moveably attached to said resistance lever, the resistance engagement member sized and configured to transversely engage and flex the deflection member when a force is input into the resistance lever; andwherein a resistance provided by the deflection member is adjustable by positionally adjusting the resistance engagement member on the resistance lever. 2. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said frame comprises a base and at least one vertical support member attached to the base. 3. The exercise apparatus of claim 2, wherein said first end and said second end of the deflection member are each connected to the at least one vertical support member. 4. The exercise apparatus of claim 2, further comprising a pivot assembly attached to the at least one vertical support member. 5. The exercise apparatus of claim 4, wherein the first end of the deflection member is attached to said pivot assembly and said second end of the deflection member is attached to said at least one vertical support member. 6. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, further comprising a user engagement member disposed on said resistance lever. 7. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein the resistance engagement member includes a plurality of attachment points wherein said plurality of attachment points are configured to selectively position said resistance engagement member between said first end and a midpoint of said deflection member. 8. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, further comprising an input actuation member fixed to said resistance lever. 9. The exercise apparatus of claim 8, wherein said input actuation member comprises: an input lever arm having a first end and a second end, a first end of said input lever arm is fixed to said resistance lever; anda user engagement member disposed on said second end of said input lever arm. 10. The exercise apparatus of claim 8, wherein said input actuation member comprises a cable. 11. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said deflection member comprises an elastomer. 12. The exercise apparatus of claim 11, wherein said elastomer comprises a latex rubber. 13. The exercise apparatus of claim 11, wherein said elastomer comprises at least one of a natural rubber, a styrene-butadiene rubber, an isoprene rubber, a butadiene rubber, an ethylene propylene rubber, a butyl rubber, a chloroprene rubber, a nitrile rubber, and a silicone rubber. 14. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said resistance engagement member includes a selection pin; and wherein said resistance lever defines a plurality of orifices, each orifice of the plurality of orifices configured to receive said selection pin and positionally secure said resistance engagement member on said resistance lever. 15. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said resistance engagement member further comprises at least one abutment bushing disposed adjacent to said deflection member. 16. The exercise apparatus of claim 15, wherein said resistance engagement member further comprises a first abutment bushing and a second abutment bushing; and wherein said deflection member is disposed between said first abutment bushing and said second abutment bushing. 17. The exercise apparatus of claim 1, wherein said resistance engagement member is configured to be moved between at least a first position and a second position on said resistance lever; wherein said resistance engagement member positioned in said first position deflects said deflection member a first amount in a direction substantially transverse to an axis of said deflection member in response to an angular rotation of said resistance lever; andwherein said adjustable engagement member positioned in said second position deflects said deflection member a second amount in the direction substantially transverse to the axis of said deflection member in response to said angular rotation of said resistance lever. 18. An exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame including a base and at least one vertical support member attached to the base;a resistance lever pivotably attached to the frame;an input actuation member connected to said resistance lever;a resistance engagement member moveably attached to said resistance lever, the resistance engagement member including at least one abutment bushing, said resistance engagement member being positionable at a plurality of attachment points on the resistance lever, wherein said resistance engagement member includes a selection pin; anda resistance element disposed adjacent to said resistance engagement member, said resistance element including an elastomer deflection member having a first end and a second end, a first anchor attached to and positionally fixing said first end of said deflection member, and a second anchor attached to and positionally fixing said second end of said deflection member, wherein said first anchor and said second anchor are each connected to the at least one vertical support member;wherein said resistance lever defines a plurality of orifices to receive said selection pin and positionally secure said resistance engagement member on said resistance lever;wherein said resistance lever is configured to pivot about said pivot point when a force is input to said resistance lever, and said resistance engagement member is configured to transversely engage said deflection member when a force is input to said resistance lever; andwherein a resistance provided by the resistance element is adjustable by positionally adjusting the resistance engagement member along said attachment points. 19. The exercise apparatus of claim 18, wherein said frame further comprises a pivot assembly attached to the at least one vertical support member; wherein said resistance lever is pivotably connected to said pivot assembly and said input actuation member is connected to said resistance lever via said pivot assembly;wherein the first anchor is attached to said pivot assembly and said second anchor is attached to said at least one vertical support member;wherein said resistance engagement member further comprises a first abutment bushing and a second abutment bushing; andwherein said deflection member is disposed between said first abutment bushing and second abutment bushing. 20. An exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame including a base, at least one vertical support member attached to the base, and a pivot assembly attached to said at least one vertical support member;a resistance lever pivotably attached to the frame;an input actuation member connected to said resistance lever;a resistance engagement member moveably attached to said resistance lever, said resistance engagement member being positionable at a plurality of attachment points on the resistance lever, and wherein said resistance engagement member includes a selection pin; anda resistance element disposed adjacent to said resistance engagement member, said resistance element including an elastomer deflection member having a first end and a second end, a first anchor attached to and positionally fixing said first end of said deflection member, and a second anchor attached to and positionally fixing said second end of said deflection member, and wherein said first anchor and said second anchor are each connected to the at least one vertical support member;wherein said resistance lever defines a plurality of orifices configured to receive said selection pin and positionally secure said resistance engagement member on said resistance lever;wherein said resistance engagement member includes a first abutment bushing and a second abutment bushing, said deflection member being disposed between said first abutment bushing and second abutment bushing;wherein said resistance lever is configured to pivot about said pivot point when a force is input to said resistance lever, and said resistance engagement member is configured to transversely engage said deflection member when a force is input to said resistance lever;wherein a resistance provided by the resistance element is adjustable by positionally adjusting the resistance engagement member along said attachment points;wherein said resistance engagement member is configured to have at least a first position and a second position on said resistance lever relative to said first and second anchors;wherein said resistance engagement member positioned in said first position deflects said deflection member a first amount in a direction substantially transverse to an axis of said deflection member in response to an angular rotation of said resistance lever; andwherein said adjustable engagement member positioned in said second position deflects said deflection member a second amount in a direction substantially transverse to the axis of said deflection member in response to said angular rotation of said resistance lever.
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