Patent ID: 6422977
Filing Date: 2002-07-23
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise machine comprising:a framework, said framework configured to be supported by the floor; a pair of foot support members, each having a first portion, a second portion and a foot engaging pedal; a crank, said crank rotatably attached to said framework projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof; a pair of path generating mechanisms, each said path generating mechanism including a plurality of links operably associated with said crank and said framework to support said first portion of said foot support member; a pair of curved tracks, each said curved track operably associated with said foot support member and said framework to cause said second portion of said foot member to have a back and forth movement; said curved tracks movable horizontally back and forth relative to said frame to change the pedal motion ; a pair of rollers each rotatably connected to said second porion of a respective said foot support member and in rollable contact with a respective curved track; said pedal configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of the user is rotating said crank whereby said pedal follows an oblong curve path with non-parallel angular pedal movement.