Patent ID: 6752744
Filing Date: 2004-06-22
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise device, comprising:a frame defining a longitudinal axis, the frame having a rearward end and a forward end; a left exercise assembly, including i) a left guide track having an elevated forward end, ii) a left foot link having a rearward end that is constrained to move in an orbital path approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis and a forward end that reciprocally engages the left guide track, iii) an elongate left swing arm having a pivotal connection to the frame, the left swing arm having an upper portion extending above the pivotal connection and a lower end disposed below the pivotal connection at a vertical position lower than the elevated forward end of the left guide track, and iv) a left engagement mechanism having a first end coupled to the lower end of the left swing arm and a second end coupled to the forward end of the left foot link, such that a rearward force applied to the upper portion of the left swing arm will produce a force on the forward end of the left foot link having a downward component; and a right exercise assembly, including i) a right guide track having an elevated forward end, ii) a right foot link having a rearward end that is constrained to move in an orbital path approximately parallel to the longitudinal axis and a forward end that reciprocally engages the right guide track, iii) an elongate right swing arm having a pivotal connection to the frame, the right swing arm having an upper portion extending above the pivotal connection and a lower end disposed below the pivotal connection at a vertical position lower than the elevated forward end of the right guide track, and iv) a right engagement mechanism having a first end coupled to the lower end of the right swing arm and a second end coupled to the forward end of the right foot link, such that a rearward force applied to the upper portion of the right swing arm will produce a force on the forward end of the right foot link having a downward component.