Patent ID: 7708251
Filing Date: 2010-05-04
Classification: A63B,B62K,F16B

Abstract:
1. A seat height adjustment mechanism for exercise equipment including a seat, the mechanism comprising: a member extending upwardly and inclined rearwardly and including a first rack disposed at a front thereof; a telescopic member telescopically movable relative to the member and operatively associated with the seat; an engagement member pivotally coupled to the telescopic member at a first pivot point and adapted to engage the rack; a linkage member extending along the telescopic member and pivotally coupled to the engagement member at a second pivot point; and a mechanism actuation handle proximate a front portion of the seat, wherein an upper end portion of the linkage member is coupled to an end of the mechanism actuation handle and a lower end portion of the linkage member is pivotally coupled to the engagement member, and the linkage member couples to the engagement member between the pivot point of the engagement member and a rack engaging tip of the engagement member.