Patent ID: 6042518
Filing Date: 2000-03-28
Classification: A63B,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
A recumbent apparatus for exercise and physical therapy providing a lower body workout, an upper body workout and cardiovascular conditioning, said apparatus comprising:a frame having a forward end and a rearward end said frame generally defining a longitudinal axis extending between said forward and rearward ends;a seat supported by said frame;a left leg assembly and a right leg assembly, said leg assemblies supported by said frame for pivoting movement about a pivot axis transverse to said longitudinal axis, said leg assemblies positioned generally toward said forward end and each including an upwardly extending leg lever terminating in a pedal;a left arm assembly and a right arm assembly, said arm assemblies supported by said frame for pivoting movement also about said pivot axis, said arm assemblies positioned generally toward said forward end and each including an upwardly extending arm lever terminating in a handle;said left leg assembly being connected to said right arm assembly enabling movement therewith and defining a first connected assembly, said right leg assembly being connected to said left arm assembly enabling movement therewith and defining a second connected assembly, said connected assemblies coupled by at least one generally stiff mechanical linkage to a cam such that forward movement in one of said connected assemblies induces rearward movement in the other said connected assemblies, thereby enabling contralateral movement of said arm and leg assemblies;a first belt coupled to said cam and a first one way clutch, wherein said cam is actuated by said stiff mechanical linkage in a first direction and said first belt is actuated by said cam, said first belt rotating said first one way clutch;a second belt coupled to said cam and a second one way clutch, wherein said cam is actuated by said stiff mechanical linkage in a second direction and said second belt is actuated by said cam, said second belt rotating said second one way clutch; andsaid first and second one way clutches coupled with a pulley which is further coupled to a resistance device by a third belt, said resistance device providing resistance to the movement of said arm and leg assemblies about said pivoting axis.