Patent ID: 6461277
Filing Date: 2002-10-08
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An elliptical motion exercise apparatus, comprising:a frame designed to rest upon a floor surface; left and right cranks rotatably mounted on a forward portion of the frame, thereby defining a crank axis; left and right first rocker links pivotally mounted on a forward portion of the frame, thereby defining a first pivot axis; left and right second rocker links pivotally mounted on a forward portion of the frame, thereby defining a second pivot axis; left and right foot supporting links having first connection points rotatably connected to respective second rocker links, and rearward distal ends configured to support a person's feet in cantilevered fashion; and left and right connector links having respective first connections points rotatably connected to respective cranks, and respective second connection points rotatably connected to respective first rocker links, and lower distal ends rotatably connected to second connection points on respective foot supporting links, wherein said foot supporting links are constrained to remain generally horizontal throughout an exercise cycle, and said connector links are constrained to remain generally vertical throughout an exercise cycle.