Patent ID: 9192800
Filing Date: 2015-11-24
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. Exercise equipment comprising: a weight stack having a plurality of weights that are configured to oppose a given exercise motion through a cable and pulley system; a head plate that is disposed on the weight stack; a bayonet that extends from the head plate into the weight stack; an elongated connector that removably connects the cable and pulley system to the head plate and bayonet; wherein the elongated connector comprises a monolithic elongated stud having a first threaded cylindrical portion and a second threaded cylindrical portion that axially extends from the first threaded cylindrical portion, wherein the first threaded cylindrical portion has an outer diameter that is greater than an outer diameter of the second threaded cylindrical portion; wherein the first threaded cylindrical portion is threadingly engaged with a threaded recess on one of the head plate and bayonet and wherein the second threaded cylindrical portion axially extends from the threaded recess, oppositely with respect to the bayonet; wherein the second threaded cylindrical portion is threadingly engaged with a jam nut; wherein an operator can visually determine when the elongated connector is not fully engaged with the threaded recess when the first threaded cylindrical portion is not fully disposed in the threaded recess; and wherein an operator can visually determine when the elongated connector is fully engaged with the threaded recess when the first threaded cylindrical portion is fully disposed in the threaded recess.