Patent ID: 6338698
Filing Date: 2002-01-15
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An adjustable stroke exercise machine, comprising:a base; an adjustable length crank mounted on the base and rotatable relative thereto about a crank axis; a foot supporting linkage assembly, including at least a foot supporting link, wherein the assembly is movably interconnected between the crank and the frame, and a point of interconnection between the linkage assembly and the crank defines a pivot axis, and the pivot axis and the crank axis define an effective crank radius therebetween; and an adjusting means for adjusting the effective crank radius, wherein the adjusting means includes a first member connected to the crank and rotatable together with the crank relative to the base, and a second member mount ed on the base, apart from the crank, and selectively movable relative to the base to impart force against the first member.