Patent ID: 6036623
Filing Date: 2000-03-14
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A collapsible exercising machine for use by an exerciser seated in a wheelchair, comprising:a) a substantially U-shaped flat, thin base for placement on a generally horizontal surface, said base having a lowermost surface for placement on said generally horizontal surface, an uppermost surface that is disposed above, and parallel to, said lowermost surfaces and a front edge, said base having a pair of legs extending rearwardly from said front edge, each of said legs being divided laterally to form a front leg segment and a rear leg segment, said front and rear leg segments of each said leg being foldably joined together to allow said legs to be folded for easy storage and transport;b) a frame pivotally mounted to said base, said frame being comprised of an upper arm and a lower arm, said lower arm being pivotally attached at its lower end to said base, and said upper arm being pivotally attached at its lower end to the upper end of said lower arm;c) a pair of rotatable crank arms for gripping by the hands of said exerciser rotatably attached to said upper arm;d) a pair of rotatable foot pedals for supporting the feet of said exerciser rotatably attached to said lower arm; ande) a drive train rotatable mounted to said frame for communicating said pair of rotatable crank arms with said pair of rotatable foot pedals.