Patent ID: 8235874
Filing Date: 2012-08-07
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A rowing machine comprising: a frame having a front end and a rear end; a drive winch rotatably mounted to said frame; a rear end connecting member guide; an oar assembly comprising an oar member comprising a shaft pivotally connected to said frame about an axis, wherein said axis is substantially perpendicular to the ground when said machine is in use, and said oar member has a connection portion on said shaft; a drive flexible connecting member having a first connection portion, said first connection portion of said drive flexible connecting member being directly connected to the connection portion of said oar member, wherein said drive flexible connecting member is directed toward the rear end of said frame and engages said rear end connecting member guide, and wherein said drive flexible connecting member is at least partially circumferentially connected to said drive winch, and is adapted to rotate said drive winch; a clutch rotatably mounted to said frame and operatively engaged with said drive winch; and a carrier winch rotatably mounted to said frame, said carrier winch is adapted to be operatively and disengaged to said drive winch via said clutch.