Patent ID: 6468189
Filing Date: 2002-10-22
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise machine having a frame that supports a gravitational load set comprising:at least a first body of determined mass, movable in the vertical direction and first means for guiding said first body in said direction; at least an additional guillotine load unit, selectable at will and presenting a second body of determined mass, movable in said direction, and second means for guiding said second body in said direction; said load set presenting latching means able to render integral said first and second body, in such a way as to make available a gravitational load of determined and adjustable mass, said gravitational load approximating, and exceeding, the sum of the masses of said first and second body; said latching means comprise a selector organ movable in a determined direction relative to said second body to engage transversely the second body itself, and safety means able to safeguard the integrity of said second body and selector organ; wherein said selector organ is borne, able to slide, by said first body and is able to engage transversely the second body itself with a respective end portion, to render said first and second body selectively integral with each other in the vertical motion along the respective first and second guiding means; the safety means being elastically yielding to safeguard the integrity of said selector organ and of said second body following a sudden impact of the selector organ with the first body.