Patent ID: 7670266
Filing Date: 2010-03-02
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. An elliptical exercise machine comprising a generally stationary frame assembly, an operating linkage supported by said frame assembly, said frame assembly comprising at least one rearmost upright, said operating linkage connected to a first foot support and a second foot support, said first and second foot supports each adapted to receive a user's foot, said operating linkage comprising a first side and a second side, said first side comprising four moving links connected by three pin joints and said second side comprising four moving links connected by three pin joints, each of said three pin joints on said first side being positioned forward of said first foot support and each of said three pin joints on said second side being positioned forward of said second foot support, each of said first and second foot supports moving through a generally elliptical foot trace during operation of said machine and said foot trace being located rearward of said rearmost upright, each of said first and second foot supports being pivotally mounted to one of said corresponding four moving links at a foot support pivot point that is distinct from said three pin joints.