ELLIPTICAL EXERCISE MACHINE WITH INTEGRATED AEROBIC EXERCISE SYSTEM

• US 20100255959A1
• Filed: 06/18/2010
• Published: 10/07/2010
• Est. Priority Date: 08/11/2004
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness Incorporated (HF HOLDINGS INC)
• Original Assignee: Icon-Ip Pty Limited
• Inventors: Zaugg, Darren, Ashby, Darren C., Dalebout, William T., Olson, Michael L.
• Granted Patent: US 7,909,740 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/52
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/067 with crank and handles being on opposite sides of the exercising apparatus with respect to the frontal body-plane of the user, e.g. the crank is behind and handles are in front of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0625 Emitting sound, noise or music
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0627 when used improperly, e.g. by giving a warning
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00072 by changing the length of a lever
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0051 using eddy currents induced in moved elements, e.g. by permanent magnets
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0428 the ends moving relatively by linear reciprocation
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/055 extension element type
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0552 Elastic ropes or bands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/225 with flywheels
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/4043 Free movement, i.e. the only restriction coming from the resistance A63B21/00043, A63B21/072 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0012 the exercises for arms and legs being functionally independent
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0664 performing an elliptic movement
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0204 Standing on the feet
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2208/0233 in 90/90 position, like on a chair
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/50 Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2210/58 slideably retracted in a housing when not in use
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/10 Multi-station exercising machines
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/03533 With separate means driven by each limb, i.e. performing different movements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0355 A single apparatus used for either upper or lower limbs, i.e. with a set of support elements driven either by the upper or the lower limb or limbs
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0494 : primarily by articulating the knee joints A63B23/0405, A63B23/0476 take precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/1209 : Involving a bending of elbow and shoulder joints simultaneously
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/00 : Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of preceding groups; Controlling or monitoring of exercises, sportive games, training or athletic performances
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 : Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user

Abstract

A combined anaerobic and aerobic exercise system comprises a multi-part frame, for example a telescoping frame, or a pivoting frame. The aerobic system may include an elliptical exercise device, while the anaerobic system may include a cable-based system wherein resistance is adjustable. An electronic console system at the exercise system allows a user to view progress in both anaerobic and aerobic workouts, and to send input signals that adjust anaerobic and aerobic resistance mechanisms.

Claims

1. An exercise system comprising:

a frame;

a first exercise device coupled to the frame, the first exercise device comprising an elliptical exercise device; and

a second exercise device coupled to the frame.

2. An exercise system as recited in claim 1, wherein the second exercise device comprises an anaerobic exercise device.

3. An exercise system as recited in claim 2, wherein the second exercise system comprises a strength training exercise device that is operable independently from the elliptical exercise device.

4. An exercise system as recited in claim 3, wherein the second exercise device comprises a cable and pulley system coupled to a resistance mechanism.

5. An exercise system as recited in claim 4, wherein the resistance mechanism comprises at least one resilient band.

6. An exercise system as recited in claim 1, wherein the frame is a multi-part frame.

7. An exercise system as recited in claim 6, wherein the frame is a telescoping frame.

8. An exercise system as recited in claim 6, wherein the frame comprises a stationary portion and a telescoping portion.

9. An exercise system as recited in claim 1, wherein the frame is configured such that at least a portion of the first exercise device is compactible or expandable with respect to at least a portion of the second exercise device.

10. An exercise system as recited in claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a padded bench on which a user can sit while performing exercises.

11. An exercise system as recited in claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a padded bench against which a user can lean while performing exercises.

12. An exercise system comprising:

(i) a first exercise device comprising an elliptical exercise assembly, the elliptical exercise assembly comprising;

(A) a frame;

(B) a crank movably coupled to the frame;

(C) first and second foot supports movably coupled to the crank; and

(ii) a second exercise device coupled to the elliptical exercise assembly.

13. An exercise system as recited in claim 12, wherein the second exercise device is coupled to the frame of the elliptical exercise assembly.

14. An exercise system as recited in claim 12, wherein the second exercise device is operable independently from the elliptical exercise assembly.

15. An exercise system as recited in claim 12, wherein the second exercise device is a strength training exercise device.

16. An exercise system as recited in claim 12, wherein at least a portion of the elliptical exercise assembly is configured to be movably positioned closer to and further away from at least a portion of the second exercise device.

17. An elliptical exercise device having a compacted position and an extended position, comprising:

a multi-part frame, wherein a movable portion of the frame is movable with respect to a stationary portion of the frame; and

a elliptical exercise device comprising a crank, wherein the crank is coupled to the movable portion of the frame.

18. An elliptical exercise device as recited in claim 17, wherein the frame is a telescoping frame, comprising a telescoping portion and the stationary portion.

19. An elliptical exercise device as recited in claim 17, wherein the frame is a pivoting frame, comprising a pivoting portion and the stationary portion.

20. An elliptical exercise device as recited in claim 17, wherein the elliptical exercise device comprises a crank movably coupled to the movable portion of the frame, and first and second foot supports movably coupled to the crank.

21. An elliptical exercise device as recited in claim 17, further comprising a strength training exercise device coupled to the frame.

22. An elliptical exercise device as recited in claim 17, wherein the elliptical exercise device comprises at least one flywheel for facilitating elliptical motion, and a resistance device coupled to the at least one flywheel.

23. An elliptical exercise device as recited in claim 22, further comprising first and second foot supports coupled to the at least one flywheel, wherein the first and second foot supports engage the flywheel to produce elliptical motion.

24. An elliptical exercise device as recited in claim 17, wherein the frame comprises a padded bench on which a user can sit while performing exercises.

25. An exercise system configured to enable anaerobic exercise motion by a user and aerobic exercise motion by a user, the exercise system having a compact position and an extended position, the exercise system comprising:

an aerobic exercise device; and

an anaerobic exercise device linked to the aerobic exercise device, wherein at least a portion of the aerobic exercise device is movably coupled to at least a portion of the anaerobic device, such that the exercise system is capable of being moved from a compact position to an extended position.

26. An exercise system as recited in claim 25, wherein the aerobic exercise device comprises a padded bench mounted thereon, on which a user can sit while performing exercises with the anaerobic exercise device.

27. An exercise system as recited in claim 25, wherein the exercise system is configured such that the aerobic exercise device is configured to be used when the exercise system is in an extended position, and the anaerobic exercise device is configured to be used when the exercise system is in a compact position.

28. An exercise system as recited in claim 25, wherein the exercise system is configured such that the anaerobic exercise device operates independently from the aerobic exercise device.

29. An exercise system as recited in claim 28, wherein at least a portion of the aerobic device is mounted on one portion of a movable frame and wherein at least a portion of the anaerobic exercise device is mounted on another portion of the movable frame.

30. An exercise system as recited in claim 29, wherein the movable frame comprises a telescoping frame and wherein a crank of the aerobic device is coupled to one portion of the telescoping frame, and a resistance system of the anaerobic device is coupled to another portion of the telescoping frame.

31. An exercise system comprising:

a telescoping frame;

a first exercise device coupled to one portion of the telescoping frame, the first exercise device comprising an elliptical exercise device comprising (A) a crank movably coupled to the frame; and

(B) first and second foot supports movably coupled to the crank; and

a second exercise device coupled to another portion of the telescoping frame, the second exercise device comprising a strength training device, the strength training device comprising (A) a resistance assembly coupled to the frame; and

(B) an exercise station linked to the resistance assembly, wherein the first exercise device is operable independently from the second exercise device, such that the telescoping frame is selectively movable from a compacted position to an extended position, and such that a user can selectively perform aerobic or anaerobic exercises on the exercise system.