Patent ID: 7731637
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A rowing machine comprising: a sled-rigger assembly comprising at least one extension member, a front end and a rear end defining a longitudinal axis there between, wherein said rear end comprises a first rear end connecting member guide; a first oar assembly comprising a first oar member constrained to said sled-rigger assembly via at least one said extension member, so that said first oar member is at least free to rotate with respect to said sled-rigger assembly, wherein said first oar assembly has a first connection portion; a first drive winch rotatably mounted to said sled-rigger assembly; and a first drive connecting member assembly comprising a first drive flexible connecting member having a first connection portion, said first connection portion of said first drive flexible connecting member of said first drive connecting member assembly being mechanically connected to the first connection portion of said first oar member, and wherein said first drive flexible connecting member of said first drive connecting member assembly is operatively engaged with said first rear end connecting member guide, wherein at least a portion of said first drive flexible connecting member is fully circumferentially connected to said first drive winch and is adapted to rotate said first drive winch in a first direction.