Patent ID: 6749538
Filing Date: 2004-06-15
Classification: A63B,Y10S

Abstract:
A grip interlock apparatus for providing an actuation signal representative of a user engaging a load-bearing component of fitness equipment, the apparatus comprising:a logic processor; a grip sensor attachable to the load-bearing component of the fitness equipment, the grip sensor in communication with the logic processor and providing a grip signal upon the user engaging the load-bearing component; and a grip signal status monitor in communication with the grip sensor and the logic processor, the grip signal status monitor providing a grip status signal representative of a validity condition of the grip signal; the logic processor comprising a first predetermined validity criteria to provide the actuation signal upon the grip signal from the grip sensor meeting the first predetermined validity criteria; wherein the first predetermined validity criteria is changed to a second predetermined validity criteria by the logic processor upon receipt of a change in the grip status signal from the grip signal status monitor.