Patent ID: 8070659
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic exerciser for a body member of a user comprising: a support frame including a generally elongated frame portion and a support portion extending away from said frame portion; an actuating mechanism comprising a shaft and an actuating assembly; said shaft being mounted to said support portion and defining a pivot axis; said actuating assembly including a member having a first end so mounted to and extending away from said shaft as to pivot about said pivot axis and a second end so configured as to receive an actuating force; and a resistance assembly comprising a friction assembly including a disc which is mounted on said shaft and a caliper which is fixedly mounted to said support portion and movable toward said disc, the resistance assembly linking said support portion and said actuating mechanism; whereby upon operation of said orthopedic exerciser, said actuating assembly pivots along two directions of movement, one of the direction of movement being resisted to by said resistance assembly.