Multi-axis adjustable exercise machine
First Claim
1. An exercise machine, comprising:
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a track movably connected to the base;
a carriage slidably connected to the track, wherein the carriage is slidable along a substantial length of the track;
a biasing member attached to the carriage to apply a resistive force to the carriage;
a first platform connected to the track, wherein the first platform is positioned near a first end of the track;
a first actuator connected between the base and the track; and
a second actuator connected between the base and the track, wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are operable to move the track about a first axis and a second axis with respect to the base;
wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are motorized;
wherein the first actuator and the second actuator operate to pivot the track about the first axis and the second axis;
wherein the first axis is comprised of a pitch axis of the track and wherein the second axis is comprised of a roll axis of the track.
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Abstract
A multi-axis adjustable exercise machine which is pivotable about both a pitch axis and a roll axis with respect to a base for allowing an exerciser to perform a wide range of exercises on a pitched or rolled exercise machine. The multi-axis adjustable exercise machine generally includes an exercise machine which is adjustable with respect to a base. The exercise machine may be pivoted about a roll axis to adjust the roll angle of the exercise machine or may be pivoted about a pitch axis to adjust the pitch angle of the exercise machine. One or more actuators may be connected between the base and the exercise machine to effectuate the pivoting of the exercise machine about either or both axes with respect to the base.
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45 Claims
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1. An exercise machine, comprising:
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a base; a track movably connected to the base; a carriage slidably connected to the track, wherein the carriage is slidable along a substantial length of the track; a biasing member attached to the carriage to apply a resistive force to the carriage; a first platform connected to the track, wherein the first platform is positioned near a first end of the track; a first actuator connected between the base and the track; and a second actuator connected between the base and the track, wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are operable to move the track about a first axis and a second axis with respect to the base; wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are motorized; wherein the first actuator and the second actuator operate to pivot the track about the first axis and the second axis; wherein the first axis is comprised of a pitch axis of the track and wherein the second axis is comprised of a roll axis of the track. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37)
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38. An exercise machine, comprising:
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a base; a track having a longitudinal axis, wherein the track is movably connected to the base; a carriage slidably connected to the track, wherein the carriage is slidable along a substantial length of the track; a biasing member attached to the carriage to apply a resistive force to the carriage; a first platform connected to the track, wherein the first platform is positioned near a first end of the track; a first actuator connected between the base and the track; and a second actuator connected between the base and the track, wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are operable to move the track about a first axis and a second axis with respect to the base; wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are motorized; wherein the first actuator and the second actuator operate to pivot the track about the first axis and the second axis; wherein the first axis is comprised of a pitch axis of the track and wherein the second axis is comprised of a roll axis of the track; wherein a distal end of the first actuator is connected to a first side of the track; wherein a distal end of the second actuator is connected to a second side of the track, wherein the second side of the track is opposite of the first side of the track; wherein the first actuator is comprised of a linear actuator and wherein the second actuator is comprised of a linear actuator. - View Dependent Claims (39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44)
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45. An exercise machine, comprising:
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a base; a track having a longitudinal axis, wherein the track is movably connected to the base; a carriage slidably connected to the track, wherein the carriage is slidable along a substantial length of the track; a biasing member attached to the carriage to apply a resistive force to the carriage, wherein the biasing member is comprised of a spring; a first platform connected to the track, wherein the first platform is positioned near a first end of the track; a first pair of handlebars connected to the track near the first end of the track or the first platform; a second platform connected to the track, wherein the second platform is positioned near a second end of the track; a first actuator connected between the base and the track; and a second actuator connected between the base and the track, wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are operable to move the track about a first axis and a second axis with respect to the base; wherein the first actuator and the second actuator are motorized; wherein the first actuator and the second actuator operate to pivot the track about the first axis and the second axis; wherein the first axis is comprised of a pitch axis of the track and wherein the second axis is comprised of a roll axis of the track; wherein a distal end of the first actuator is connected to a first side of the track; wherein a distal end of the second actuator is connected to a second side of the track, wherein the second side of the track is opposite of the first side of the track; wherein the first actuator is comprised of a linear actuator and wherein the second actuator is comprised of a linear actuator; wherein the carriage, the first platform and the second platform each have an upper surface that is positioned on or near a common plane; wherein the track includes an upper end and a lower end, wherein the carriage is movable connected to the upper end of the track.
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