Patent ID: 7918766
Filing Date: 2011-04-05
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An exercise apparatus for providing an elliptical foot motion comprising: a frame including a substantially vertical support structure at a first end; a first and a second rocking link each pivotally connected at a first end to an upper portion of said vertical support structure; a first and a second rotational member including a shaft wherein said shafts are rotatably secured for 360 degree rotation directly to a second end of said first and second rocking links respectively; a first and a second pedal assembly each including a pedal and a pedal lever; and a first and a second connection assembly each including a first crank supported by and secured to said shaft for rotation with said shaft and connected to said pedal lever for connecting a first end of said first and second pedal assemblies to said first and second shafts respectively and a second crank secured to said shafts for rotation with said shafts on the same pivot axis as said first crank and secured to said frame effective to cause arcuate movement of said second ends of said rocking links such that the combination of rotation of said shafts with an arcuate movement of said second ends of said rocking links will result in a substantially elliptical movement of said pedals.