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Swim machine

  • US 6,764,431 B2
  • Filed: 06/29/2001
  • Issued: 07/20/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An exercise apparatus to simulate motions associated with swimming comprising:

  • a platform to support a user comprising at least a first section and a second section, each of said first and second sections having a support member independently adjustable of the other;

    a frame to support said platform at a height above the floor; and

    an arm exercise mechanism comprising a rotating pedal mechanism affixed to said frame along the axial centerline of said platform; and

    having a crank shaft a pair of cranks means for connecting each crank to said pedal mechanism crank shaft at a first end and having a hand attachment portion at a second end, each said crank permitting three dimensional motion by said user in performing the arm rotation associated with a swimming stroke; and

    a means for varying resistance of said pedal mechanism.

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