Patent ID: 9604097
Date: 2017-03-28
CPC Classifications: A63B

Claim:
1. An exercise machine, comprising: a frame having a first end, a second end opposite of the first end, and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween; a first platform connected to the frame near the first end of the frame; a carriage movably positioned upon the frame, wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along a portion of the longitudinal axis, wherein the carriage includes an upper surface, a first end facing towards the first end of the frame, a first side, and a second side opposite of the first side; a biasing member connected to the carriage; a first pulley connected to the frame; a first cable movably positioned upon the first pulley, wherein the first cable includes a first engaging end adapted for engagement by an exerciser, a second engaging end opposite of the first engaging end connected to the carriage, a first length between the first engaging end and the second engaging end, a first run between the first pulley and the carriage, and a second run between the first pulley and the first engaging end; a first connector attached directly to or formed within the carriage comprising a first set of holes configured for selective adjustable attachment of the second engaging end, wherein the first set of holes is positioned such that, when the second engaging end is connected to a first hole of the first set of holes, the first run is shorter than when the second engaging end is connected to a second hole of the first set of holes; a second pulley connected to the frame between the first end of the frame and the first end of the carriage; a second cable movably positioned upon the second pulley, wherein the second cable includes a first engaging end adapted for engagement by an exerciser, a second engaging end opposite of the first engaging end connected to the carriage, a first length between the first engaging end and the second engaging end of the second cable, a first run between the second pulley and the carriage, and a second run between the second pulley and the first engaging end of the second cable; and a second connector attached directly to or formed within the carriage comprising a second set of holes configured for selectively adjustable attachment of the second engaging end of the second cable, wherein the second set of holes is positioned such that, when the second engaging end of the second cable is connected to a first hole of the second set of holes, the first run is shorter than when the second engaging end of the second cable is connected to a second hole of the second set of holes.