Patent ID: 6612969
Filing Date: 2003-09-02
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise machine comprising:a framework, said framework configured to be supported by the floor; a pair of foot support members, each having a first portion, a second portion and a foot engaging pedal; a crank, said crank rotatably attached to said framework projecting outwardly therefrom on both sides thereof; a pair of crank assemblies, each said crank assembly including said crank, a rocker link, said rocker link pivotally connected to said framework and a coupler link, said coupler link pivotally connected to said rocker link and said crank; a pair of rollers, each said roller operably associated with said crank assembly and said foot support member to cause said second portion of said foot support member to have generally up and down movement; a pair of guides, each said guide pivotally connected to said foot support member and said framework; a pair of control assemblies, each control assembly operably associated with said crank assembly and said guide to cause said first portion of said foot support member to have generally back and forth movement; said pedal configured to move relative to said framework when the foot of the user is rotating said crank whereby said pedal follows an elongate curve path.