Exercise device with resistance mechanism having a pivoting arm and a resistance member
First Claim
1. A resistance assembly configured to provide adjustable resistance to a motion of an exercise mechanism of an exercise device, the resistance assembly comprising:
- (a) an arm having a first end pivotally coupled to a frame of the exercise device, the arm having a second end cooperating with the exercise mechanism such that movement of the exercise mechanism moves the arm;
(b) an actuating assembly moveably coupled to said arm; and
(c) a resilient resistance member coupled to said actuating assembly such that (i) movement of the exercise mechanism of the exercise device results in the movement of the resilient resistance member and (ii) movement of the actuating assembly selectively adjusts the amount of resistance applied by the resistance assembly to movement of the exercise mechanism.
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Abstract
An exercise device is configured to provide adjustable resistance to the motion of a user exercising with the exercise device. The exercise device includes a frame that at least partially supports an operable assembly. Cooperating with the operable assembly is a resistance assembly that provides a resistance adjustable by the user of the exercise device. The resistance assembly includes an actuating assembly that engages with a pivoting arm. The actuating assembly includes a handle mechanism that is simple to operate and enables a user to easily select a desirable resistance level. A connecting member of the actuating assembly extends from the handle mechanism to a resistance member. Movement of the operable assembly moves the arm toward a fixed end of the resistance member. The connecting member temporarily lengthens the resistance member, while the resistance member inhibits such movement and provides resistance to the exercising user'"'"'s motion.
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22 Claims
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1. A resistance assembly configured to provide adjustable resistance to a motion of an exercise mechanism of an exercise device, the resistance assembly comprising:
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(a) an arm having a first end pivotally coupled to a frame of the exercise device, the arm having a second end cooperating with the exercise mechanism such that movement of the exercise mechanism moves the arm;
(b) an actuating assembly moveably coupled to said arm; and
(c) a resilient resistance member coupled to said actuating assembly such that (i) movement of the exercise mechanism of the exercise device results in the movement of the resilient resistance member and (ii) movement of the actuating assembly selectively adjusts the amount of resistance applied by the resistance assembly to movement of the exercise mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A resistance assembly configured to provide adjustable resistance to a motion of an exercise mechanism of an exercise device as a user moves the exercise mechanism, the resistance assembly comprising:
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(a) an arm having a first end pivotally coupled to a frame of the exercise device, the arm having a second end cooperating with the exercise mechanism such that movement of the exercise mechanism moves the arm;
(b) a resiliently extendable resistance member having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the frame; and
(c) an actuating assembly having (i) a first end moveably coupled to the pivoting arm and (ii) a second end coupled to the second end of the resiliently extendable resistance member, such that movement of the actuating assembly selectively adjusts an amount of resistance applied by said resistance assembly to movement of the exercise mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. An exercise device configured to provide adjustable resistance, the exercise device comprising:
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a frame;
at least one exercise mechanism; and
a resistance assembly configured to provide adjustable resistance to a motion of the exercise mechanism as a user moves the exercise mechanism;
a connecting system cooperating with the arm and the exercise mechanism such that movement of the exercise mechanism moves the arm;
wherein the resistance assembly comprises;
(a) an arm pivotally coupled to a frame of the exercise device;
(b) a resiliently extendable resistance member having a first end and a second end, the first end being coupled to the frame; and
(c) an actuating assembly having (i) a first end moveably coupled to the pivoting arm and (ii) a second end coupled to the second end of the resiliently extendable resistance member, such that movement of the actuating assembly selectively adjusts an amount of resistance applied by said resistance assembly to movement of the exercise mechanism. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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