Patent ID: 8585554

Claim:
A system for controlling a tension in an exercise apparatus comprising: a) a fixed support; b) a plurality of connectors that are collectively attached to a holder, the holder being movable relative to the fixed support, each of the plurality of connectors further comprising a catch for attachment to a tension member of a plurality of tension members from an exercise apparatus; c) a plurality of guides that are respectively associated with the plurality of connectors; d) each of the plurality of guides being independently movable between a first position for positioning the tension member relative to the catch where the catch is inaccessible for attachment to the tension member, and a second position where the catch is exposed for attachment to the tension member, wherein each of the plurality of guides further comprises an opening for passage of the catch in the second position and a ramp for guiding the tension member into the first position away from the opening; and e) a control system for controlling the movement of the plurality guides for selective attachment of the tension members to the catches, and for controlling the movement of the holder for controlling the tension of the tension members attached to the catches.