Patent ID: 6474193
Filing Date: 2002-11-05
Classification: A63B,Y10T

Abstract:
A pedal crank assembly for use with an exercise machine including a shaft, comprising:a cam adapted to be secured to the exercise machine and including a channel therein; said cam including a hole capable of receiving the shaft; a hub adapted to be fixed to the shaft and capable of rotation therewith; an arm; a cam follower operable with said arm to engage said channel and travel therein; at least one rod having a length extending at least partially into and between said arm and said hub; wherein the distance between said hub and said arm can be varied by said length of said at least one rod; said hub including at least one channel extending therein; said at least one rod including a first end and a second end; said second end of said at least one rod being fixed in said hub; said arm having at least one channel extending therethrough; and said first end of said at least one rod extending through said at least one channel in said hub such that said length of said at least one rod is capable of reciprocating within said at least one channel of said arm.