Exercise machine inclination device

• US 10,265,573 B2
• Filed: 12/22/2017
• Issued: 04/23/2019
• Est. Priority Date: 08/26/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc. (Sebastien Lagree)
• Original Assignee: Lagree Technologies, Inc. (Sebastien Lagree)
• Inventors: Lagree, Sebastien Anthony Louis, Cox, Samuel D., Remund, Todd G.
• Primary Examiner(s): Crow, Stephen R
• Application Number:
  US15/853,267
• Publication Number:
  US 20180117392A1
• Time in Patent Office: 487 Days
• Field of Search: None
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0093 the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0683 Input by handheld remote control
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00065 by increasing or reducing the number of resistance units
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00069 Setting or adjusting the resistance level; Compensating for a preload prior to use, e.g. changing length of resistance or adjusting a valve
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00076 on the fly, i.e. varying the resistance during exercise
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0083 of the piston-cylinder type using pneumatic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0087
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0087 of the piston-cylinder type using hydraulic piston-cylinder type force resistors A63B21/0083
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/023 Wound springs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0428 the ends moving relatively by linear reciprocation
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4045 Reciprocating movement along, in or on a guide weights moving along or in guiding means A63B21/06; for cardio-training A63B22/201
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0023 the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0076 Rowing machines for conditioning the cardio-vascular system seats moving during exercise A63B22/0087; training appliances for rowing or sculling on boats A63B69/06
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0087 with a seat or torso support moving during the exercise, e.g. reformers A63B22/0076 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/02 with movable endless bands , e.g. treadmills other training appliances for running on the spot A63B69/0028
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0664 performing an elliptic movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0242 Lying down
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0084 : Exercising apparatus with means for competitions, e.g. virtual races
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0087 : Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load

Abstract

An exercise machine inclination device for providing variable exercise intensity on an exercise machine by inclining the exercise machine. The exercise machine inclination device generally includes a base adapted for being positioned upon a floor, a support structure adapted for supporting an exercise machine, a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure and an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure.

Claims

1. An inclination device, comprising:

a base having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the base is adapted for being positioned upon a floor;

a support structure movably connected to the base so that at least one end of the support structure can to be lifted and lowered with respect to the base, wherein the support structure includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end of the support structure is movably connected near the first end of the base, wherein the support structure is adapted for supporting and removably attaching to an exercise machine, wherein the exercise machine can be removably attached to the support structure; and

an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure.

2. The inclination device of claim 1, including a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure, wherein the hinge is positioned near the first end of the base and the first end of the support structure.

3. The inclination device of claim 2, wherein the actuator is positioned near the second end of the support structure for lifting and lowering the second end of the support structure.

4. The inclination device of claim 3, including a lift assembly positioned between the actuator and the support structure.

5. The inclination device of claim 4, wherein the lift assembly is comprised of a scissor jack.

6. The inclination device of claim 1, wherein the actuator is comprised of a linear actuator.

7. The inclination device of claim 1, including a bracket extending from the support structure, wherein the bracket is adapted to connect to the exercise machine.

8. The inclination device of claim 1, including a first bracket extending from near a first side of the support structure and a second bracket extending from near a second side of the support structure, wherein the first bracket is adapted to connect to a first side of the exercise machine and wherein the second bracket is adapted to connect to a second side of the exercise machine.

9. The inclination device of claim 8, wherein the support structure is comprised of a first support member and a second support member, wherein the first bracket extends upwardly from the first support member and wherein the second bracket extends upwardly from the second support member.

10. The inclination device of claim 1, including a plurality of first brackets extending upwardly from near a first side of the support structure and a plurality of second brackets extending upwardly from near a second side of the support structure, wherein the first brackets are adapted to connect to a first side of the exercise machine and wherein the second brackets are adapted to connect to a second side of the exercise machine.

11. A method of using the inclination device of claim 1, said method comprising removably attaching the exercise machine to the support structure.

12. An inclination device, comprising:

an exercise machine having a first end and a second end, wherein the exercise machine is comprised of a frame having a first end and a second end, a rail connected to the frame, a carriage movably positioned upon the rail, and a bias member connected to the carriage that applies a resistance force to the carriage, wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along an axis extending between a first end and a second end of the rail;

a base having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the base is adapted for being positioned upon a floor;

a support structure movably connected to the base so that at least one end of the support structure can to be lifted and lowered with respect to the base, wherein the support structure includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end of the support structure is movably connected near the first end of the base, wherein the support structure is adapted for supporting and removably attaching to an exercise machine and wherein the exercise machine is removably positioned upon the support structure; and

an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure.

13. The inclination device of claim 12, including a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure, wherein the hinge is positioned near the first end of the base and the first end of the support structure.

14. The inclination device of claim 12, wherein the actuator is positioned near the second end of the support structure for lifting and lowering the second end of the support structure.

15. The inclination device of claim 12, including a lift assembly positioned between the actuator and the support structure.

16. The inclination device of claim 15, wherein the lift assembly is comprised of a scissor jack.

17. The inclination device of claim 12, wherein the actuator is comprised of a linear actuator.

18. The inclination device of claim 12, including a bracket extending from the support structure, wherein the bracket is adapted to connect to the exercise machine.

19. The inclination device of claim 12, including a first bracket extending from near a first side of the support structure and a second bracket extending from near a second side of the support structure, wherein the first bracket is adapted to connect to a first side of the exercise machine and wherein the second bracket is adapted to connect to a second side of the exercise machine, wherein the support structure is comprised of a first support member and a second support member, wherein the first bracket extends upwardly from the first support member and wherein the second bracket extends upwardly from the second support member.

20. An inclination device, comprising:

a base having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the base is adapted for being positioned upon a floor;

a support structure movably connected to the base so that at least one end of the support structure can to be lifted and lowered with respect to the base, wherein the support structure includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the first end of the support structure is movably connected near the first end of the base, wherein the support structure is adapted for supporting and removably attaching to an exercise machine, wherein the exercise machine can be removably attached to the support structure;

a first bracket extending from near a first side of the support structure, wherein the first bracket is adapted to connect to a first side of the exercise machine;

a second bracket extending from near a second side of the support structure, wherein the second bracket is adapted to connect to a second side of the exercise machine; and

an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure, wherein the actuator is comprised of a linear actuator.