Patent ID: 8475341
Filing Date: 2013-07-02
Classification: A61H,A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercising machine for optionally exercising upper and lower extremities, comprising: a U-shaped frame having a front end and a rear end spaced apart from the front end; a horizontal tubular member extending between the front end and the rear end; a split drive shaft encapsulated in the horizontal tubular member; a seat mounted on the U-shaped frame between the front end and the rear end; a front drive mechanism mounted on the frame and disposed adjacent the front end; a rear drive mechanism mounted on the frame and disposed adjacent the rear end; a middle drive mechanism mounted on the frame and disposed between the front end and the rear end; a foot pedal pulley member mounted on the frame, the foot pedal pulley member being connected to the middle drive mechanism and actuating the middle drive mechanism when the foot pedal pulley member is rotated; first and second handlebar members disposed on opposite sides of the seat, the first handlebar member being connected to the front drive mechanism and actuating the front drive mechanism when the first handlebar member is pivoted, the second handlebar member being connected to the rear drive mechanism and actuating the rear drive mechanism when the second handlebar member is pivoted; wherein a user optionally exercises upper body members by pivoting the handlebars, exercises lower body members by rotating the foot pedal pulley member, or exercises both upper and lower body members by simultaneously pivoting the handlebar members and rotating the foot pedal pulley member.