Patent ID: 6217492
Filing Date: 2001-04-17
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
An exercise device comprising a frame body, a plurality of pulleys mounted on the frame body, a weight set, a plurality of ropes which are connected at one end thereof with the weight set such that the ropes run through the pulleys and an embracing mechanism mounted on the frame body and connected with the ropes; wherein said embracing mechanism comprises:each of two pivoting members rotatably engaged at a first end to the frame body in spaced relationship to rotate in a horizontal plane,lug means engaged at a second end of each of the two pivoting members and to a suspension arm to permit the suspension arm to rotate in a vertical plane through a predetermined angle and be fixed by friction at a position within said angle; andtwo driven members rotatable in a horizontal plane on the frame body, said driven members being engaged to said pivoting members to rotate coaxially with said pivoting members, wherein said two driven members are connected with free ends of the ropes so as to enable said driven members to be acted on by an action force of the weight set.