Patent ID: 6379287
Filing Date: 2002-04-30
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A safety spotting apparatus for use in connection with a weight assembly, comprising:a cable releasably securable to the weight assembly: support means for supporting a portion of the cable at a point above the weight assembly so that the cable normally extends upwardly from the weight assembly to the support means; retracting means actuatable for selectively retracting the cable; clutch means operably connected to the retracting means actuatable for selectively disconnecting the cable from the retracting means; and reciprocating means operably connected to the clutch means for retracting and extending the cable as the weight assembly is reciprocatably vertically moved in free-weight fashion; the clutch comprising a weight responsive engagement assembly so that lifting of the weight assembly is required for disengagement of the cable from the retracting means.