Patent ID: 6685598
Filing Date: 2004-02-03
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise apparatus comprising a support frame, at least one crank being supported relative to said support frame, said at least one crank being rotatable about a crank axis, at least one planetary gear having an effective working diameter and being connected to said at least one crank, said at least one planetary gear being rotatable about a planetary axis and comprising an effective working diameter, at least one sun/ring gear being connected to said support frame and being sized and positioned to engage said at least one planetary gear, said sun/ring gear having an effective working diameter, at least one foot-pedal being connected to said at least one planetary gear such that said at least one foot-pedal is not capable of substantial translation relative to said planetary gear, and said at least one foot-pedal following a substantially elliptical foot-path having a major axis and a minor axis when said at least one crank rotates.