Patent ID: 7276017
Filing Date: 2007-10-02
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An elliptical trainer comprising: a base with a magnet wheel connected thereto, two swing bars pivotably connected to the base and two pedal rods pivotably connected to the two swing bars, two connection plates pivotably connected to each of the pedal rods and respective one of two pedals connected to the two connection plates, two links each having an end pivotably connected to the magnetic wheel and the other end of each link having a roller which is movably engaged with rails of the base, the two connection plates respectively pivotably connected to the two links, and an adjustable mechanism connected between each of the pedals and the two connection plates, the adjustable mechanism including a pivotable portion fixed to an underside of the pedal and an adjustable portion which includes two adjustable plates, a pin extending through the pivotable portion and the adjustable plates of the adjustable portion, each of the two adjustable plates having a positioning hole composed of a plurality of positioning notches, a positioning rod extending through the positioning holes of the two adjustable plates and pivotably connected between the two connection plates, a push block located between the two adjustable plates of each pedal and a handle connected to the push block, the positioning rod being pushed from one positioning notch to another by the push block.