Patent ID: 7704193
Filing Date: 2010-04-27
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A stationary exercise apparatus, comprising: (a) a frame adapted to rest on a surface, the frame having a rear region which has a track extending longitudinally; (b) a rotating assembly pivotally connected to the frame for rotating along a circular path, wherein the height between the track and the bottom of the circular path is shorter than 10 cm; (c) a supporting rod having a front end pivotally connected to the rotating assembly and a rear end moving along the track of the frame between a front point and a rear point, the length of the supporting rod being between the diameter of the circular path and twice the diameter thereof, the supporting rod further having a supporting member mounted thereon to move along an arcuate closed path, wherein the nearest distance between the arcuate closed path and the circular path is shorter than 20 cm; (d) a pedal pivotable and coupled to the supporting member of the supporting rod in a position where the pedal is over the rear end of the supporting rod; (e) a swing arm having a pivot point connected to the frame and a swing end located below the pivot point for moving back and forth; and (f) a link having a front end connected to the swing end of the swing arm and a rear end connected to the pedal.