Patent ID: 6599206
Filing Date: 2003-07-29
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An improved lineman trainer, comprising:a) a base including first mounting means for pivotably supporting a first bracket carrying a pad and second mounting means for reciprocably supporting a second bracket carrying a pad; b) actuator means for actuating said first and second brackets independently of one another, comprising: i) first latch means associated with said first mounting means for releasably latching said first bracket in a first position in which said first bracket is retracted and second latch means associated with said second mounting means for releasably latching said second bracket in a first position in which said second bracket is retracted; ii) biasing means for biasing each said bracket toward a second position in which each said bracket is extended; iii) latch releasing means for releasing each of said first and second latches independently of one another, whereby said biasing means moves one or another of said brackets from said first position to said second position, said latch releasing means comprising an elongated bar mounted on said base, said elongated bar linearly reciprocating in a direction perpendicular to a direction of reciprocation of said second bracket to release said first latch means and rotating to a position to permit release of said second latch means.