Folding elliptical exercise machine
First Claim
1. An elliptical exercise machine comprising:
- a frame adjustable between an operational position and a folded position, said frame comprising;
a base;
a first mast section extending upwardly from the base;
a second mast section pivotally connected to the first mast section;
said second mast section being pivotable relative to the first mast section when the frame is adjusted into the operational position, and being pivotable toward the base when the frame is adjusted into the folded position;
a rotatable flywheel; and
a first and a second swing arm assembly;
wherein a first end of each of the first and second swing arm assemblies is pivotally mounted to the second mast section and a second end of each of the first and second assemblies is operatively connected to the flywheel.
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Abstract
An elliptical exercise machine having a frame that is adjustable between an operational position and a folded position. The frame includes a base that remains in constant contact with a floor surface when the frame is in both the operational and folded positions. A first mast section extends upwardly and outwardly away from the base. A second mast section is pivotally connected to an upper end of the first mast section. The second mast section is pivoted into vertical alignment with the first mast section when the frame is adjusted into the operational position and is pivoted downwardly toward the base when the frame is adjusted into the folded position. First and second swing arm assemblies are pivotally mounted between the second mast section and a flywheel that is mounted on the base. Handlebars are pivotally mounted on the first and second swing arms. The handlebars are adjustable in orientation so as to reduce the overall dimensions of the elliptical exercise machine when it is to be folded. A decorative cover, which preferably resembles a wooden coffee table, is positioned over the exercise machine when in the folded position. The exercise machine therefore can be stored in plain sight. The cover is removed when the exercise machine is to be adjusted into the operational position.
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20 Claims
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1. An elliptical exercise machine comprising:
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a frame adjustable between an operational position and a folded position, said frame comprising; a base; a first mast section extending upwardly from the base; a second mast section pivotally connected to the first mast section;
said second mast section being pivotable relative to the first mast section when the frame is adjusted into the operational position, and being pivotable toward the base when the frame is adjusted into the folded position;a rotatable flywheel; and a first and a second swing arm assembly;
wherein a first end of each of the first and second swing arm assemblies is pivotally mounted to the second mast section and a second end of each of the first and second assemblies is operatively connected to the flywheel. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. In combination;
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a cover comprising a top wall and a peripheral wall extending downwardly therefrom to define a substantially rectangular cavity thereinbetween;
wherein said top and peripheral walls have a decorative outer appearance;an elliptical exercise machine that is collapsible from an operational position where the device is used for exercise purposes to a foldable position where the device is reduced in overall outer dimensions and is received within the cavity in the cover;
whereby said cover and folded elliptical exercise machine become a decorative cover and the elliptical exercise machine is stored away from view.
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