Patent ID: 8206271
Filing Date: 2012-06-26
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A cyclical skating motion exercise machine comprising: a base frame assembly; a first pedal arm mounted on a first pedal axle, wherein the first pedal axle is substantially vertical, and wherein the first pedal axle is fixed to the base frame assembly; a first link assembly mounted to the first pedal arm at a first pedal joint point, wherein the first pedal joint point provides motion between the first link assembly and the first pedal arm; a first pedal mounted to the first pedal arm for supporting a user's foot; a second pedal arm mounted on a second pedal axle, wherein the second pedal axle is substantially vertical, and wherein the second pedal axle is fixed to the base frame assembly; a crank assembly, wherein the first link assembly is mounted to the crank assembly, wherein the crank assembly has rotational inertia about an axis that is substantially orthogonally to the first pedal axle; a first crank joint continuously rotating about a crank pivot when the first crank joint is in use; and a second crank joint continuously rotating about the crank pivot when the second crank joint is in use, wherein the first and second pedal axles are fixed directly to the base frame.