Patent ID: 6203474
Filing Date: 2001-03-20
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A multi-function exercise machine comprising:a base structure defining an exercise station for an exerciser, the base structure positioned on an exercise surface;a first lever provided on the base structure for pivotal movement about a first axis, said first lever having at least a first end portion, a second end portion, and a third end portion;a handle associated with the first lever, the handle for the first lever being provided on the first end portion of the first lever so as to be engaged by the exerciser to move the handle about the first axis in an upward direction toward a raised position and in a downward direction toward a lowered position, wherein;the second end portion of the first lever rests on the exercise surface when the handle for the first lever is in the lowered position; andthe third end portion of the first lever rests on the exercise surface when the handle for the first lever is in the raised position;a first connector provided on the second end portion of the first lever to apply selectively a resistance against movement of the handle in the upward direction; anda second connector provided on the third end portion of the first lever to apply selectively a resistance against movement of the handle in the downward direction.