Patent ID: 6595899
Filing Date: 2003-07-22
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A stepping exerciser comprising:a base having a transverse rod on which is mounted a U-shaped member; a pair of dampers each having an end pivotally connected with said U-shaped member; a primary rocking arm fixedly connected to an inverted U-shaped seat having a through hole in which is fitted a sleeve, said inverted U-shaped seat being pivotally connected with said U-shaped member by a bolt extending through said U-shaped member, an upper end of said primary rocking arm having a tubular portion which is pivotally connected with an upper end of one said dampers; a secondary rocking arm having a lower end which is connected with said inverted U-shaped seat, said secondary rocking arm having an upper end provided with two lugs pivotally connected with an upper end of a respective one of said dampers; a pair of pedals each having a bracket pivotally connected with a respective one of said dampers; and a pair of links pivotally connected with said U-shaped member of said base and said bracket of a respective said pedal, said links moving in unison with said bracket when said pedal is moved up and down thereby keeping said pedal in a horizontal position.