Patent ID: 6409635
Filing Date: 2002-06-25
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A recumbent exercise apparatus, comprising:a frame designed to remain in a stationary position on a floor surface; a seat mounted on the frame; a left crank and a right crank, wherein each said crank is rotatably mounted on the frame and rotatable about a common crank axis disposed forward of the seat; a left connector link and a right connector link, each said connector link having a first portion, a second portion, and a third portion, wherein the first portion of each said connector link is rotatably connected to a respective crank; a left foot support and a right foot support, wherein each said foot support is connected to the second portion of a respective connector link; a left rocker link and a right rocker link, wherein each said rocker link is pivotally interconnected between the frame and the third portion of a respective connector link; and a left handle and a right handle, wherein each said handle is pivotally mounted on the frame and selectively linked to a respective rocker link, wherein a first fastener is selectively inserted through aligned openings in the left handle and the left rocker link, and a second fastener is selectively inserted through aligned openings in the right handle and the right rocker link.