Adjustable-load unitary multi-position bench exercise unit
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1. An exercise unit comprising:
- a frame;
a seat positioned on said frame;
a resistance engine attached to said frame and utilizing elastomere springs;
an actuator attached to said resistance engine wherein said resistance engine provides a constant load to a user when said actuator is actuated.
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Abstract
An exercise unit that is a bench-based, has an easily adjustable load exercise system using a resistance engine that can provide a constant load level through the entire range of motion to approximate the use of free-weights, is portable, and reconfigures easily to several different shapes for different exercises. The exercise unit is compact, has a minimal vertical height, and weighs much less than the maximum resistance load that it can create. The bench unit can be stood on its end for compact storage.
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21 Claims
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1. An exercise unit comprising:
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a frame;
a seat positioned on said frame;
a resistance engine attached to said frame and utilizing elastomere springs;
an actuator attached to said resistance engine wherein said resistance engine provides a constant load to a user when said actuator is actuated. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. An exercise unit comprising:
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a frame;
a seat positioned on said frame;
means, attached to said frame, for providing a constant load to a user, said means utilizing resilient bands;
an actuator attached to said means. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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12. An exercise unit as defined in 9, wherein:
said means includes a means for pre-loading.
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13. A bench exercise unit comprising:
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a frame;
a seat positioned on said frame;
a resistance engine utilizing resilient bands and including means for providing a constant load;
at least one movable arm;
an actuator attached to said resistance engine and said arm for use by a user in effecting an exercise motion.
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21. A bench exercise unit comprising:
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a frame;
a seat positioned on said frame;
an adjustable load resistance engine; and
wherein a user can personally relocate the exercise unit.
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