Patent ID: 11883717
Assignee: CLAUDIO PLOUMIS, INC.
Field: Furniture, games (Other fields)
Classification: CPC A | IPC A

Claim 10:
11. A method, comprising: providing a weightlifting machine that includes a frame assembly, a plurality of pulleys that are disposed along the frame assembly, an elongated cable that is in communication with each of the plurality of pulleys, a plurality of weighted plates that are connected to a first end of the elongated cable, a user grip that is connected to a second end of the elongated cable, a plurality of proximity sensors that are disposed along the frame assembly, a positional sensor that is connected to one of the plurality of pulleys, a motor that is in communication with the elongated cable, and a system controller;
receiving, via the user grip, a pulling force in a first direction;
detecting, via the positional sensor and plurality of proximity sensors, a movement of the plurality of weighted plates in the first direction; and
engaging the motor to impart one of a resistance to the pulling force in the first direction or an assistance to the pulling force in the first direction,
wherein said engaging the motor is based on a detected speed of the movement of the plurality of weights in the first direction.