Patent ID: 7682288
Filing Date: 2010-03-23
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus, comprising: a frame configured to rest on a floor surface; a left crank and a right crank, wherein each said crank is rotatably mounted on the frame; a left roller and a right roller, wherein each said roller is rotatably mounted on a respective said crank for rotation relative thereto about a respective roller axis that is skewed relative to a respective said crank axis; a left reciprocating member and a right reciprocating member, wherein each said reciprocating member is movably connected to the frame for movement relative thereto along a respective reciprocating path; at least one left connector link movably interconnected between the left reciprocating member and the left crank in a manner that links rotation of the left crank to reciprocal movement of the left reciprocating member; at least one right connector link movably interconnected between the right reciprocating member and the right crank in a manner that links rotation of the right crank to reciprocal movement of the right reciprocating member; a left foot support having a first portion movably connected to the left reciprocating member, and a second portion supported on the left roller; and a right foot support having a first portion movably connected to the right reciprocating member, and a second portion supported on the right roller.