Patent ID: 6217486
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise apparatus pedal mechanism comprising:a frame;a rotatable pivot axle supported by said frame;a crank having a first end secured to said pivot axle for rotation therewith;a non-circular cam secured to a second end of said crank for rotation therewith;a pedal lever having a first end pivotally attached to said second end of said crank;a pedal mount link including a pedal and having a first end pivotally secured to said pedal lever; anda cam follower rotatably secured to a second end of said pedal mount link and engaged with said cam such that said second end of said pedal link moves angularly with respect to said pedal lever as said crank rotates on said axle whereby said pedal travels in a generally elliptical pathway as said crank rotates on said axle.