Patent ID: 8317663
Filing Date: 2012-11-27
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus comprising: a frame having a base portion of adapted to be supported by a floor; a crank system having at least one crank pivotable about an axis, the at least one crank carrying at least one flexible element crank guide such that the at least one flexible element crank guide rotates about the axis; a right linkage assembly comprising a right foot support and pivotally supported by the frame; a left linkage assembly comprising a left foot support and pivotally supported by the frame; first and second coupling systems each comprising a flexible support element, wherein the first coupling system couples the at least one crank to the right foot support and the second coupling system couples the at least one crank to the left foot support; and a step height adjustment mechanism configured to allow a person to adjust a step height of a path through which the left and right foot supports move, wherein the step height adjustment mechanism adjusts an extent to which each of the first flexible support element and the second flexible support element partially wraps about the at least one flexible element crank guide when the at least one flexible element crank guide is at a same angular position with respect to the axis.