Patent ID: 6620080
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise device comprising:a base having at least one frame member extending from said base, a drive shaft positioned on said frame; means for operatively connecting the drive shaft to an alternator; a pair of arms having a first end that is pivotally mounted on said base and a second end that extends from said base: a foot pad positioned on the second end of each of said arms; said foot pads being disposed to move in an arcuate path away from each other in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction towards and away from said base; a lever operatively connected to each arm whereby movement of said arms causes a movement of said levers; and means for operatively connecting one of said levers to a first one-way clutch and for connecting said other lever to a second one-way clutch whereby movement of said arms towards said base causes said levers to rotate said first and second one-way clutches in a direction that causes said drive shaft to rotate, which in turn causes said alternator to provide resistance to movement of said arms and whereby movement of said arms away from said base rotates said levers in a direction that does not activate said first and second one-way clutches and does not cause said drive shaft to rotate; wherein said means for operatively connecting said first drive shaft to said alternator comprises a first sprocket mounted on said first drive shaft and operatively connected to a second sprocket mounted on a second shaft; a third sprocket operatively mounted on said second shaft and operatively connected to a fourth sprocket operatively mounted on a third shaft; and a pulley operatively mounted on said third shaft and operatively connected to said alternator.