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Swim stroke exercise device

  • US 6,790,163 B1
  • Filed: 08/10/2000
  • Issued: 09/14/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/10/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An exercise machine for simulating a swimming motion comprising:

  • a support frame having a rear end including a body support and a front end;

    a resistance mechanism located on the front end of the support frame, the mechanism including at least one roller assembly secured to the front end of the support frame, a first pulley disposed on a drive shaft extending from the roller assembly, a resistance device attached to the front end of the support frame and spaced from the first pulley, a second pulley attached to an output shaft extending from the resistance device, and a drive member operably connecting the first and second pulleys;

    wherein the roller assembly comprises a sprong assembly disposed on the drive shaft and connected to the roller assembly, wherein the spring assembly includes a spring operably attached to the roller assembly to provide a rewind biasing function for the roller assembly; and

    at least one elongate member attached to the roller assembly at one end and having a handle disposed at the opposite end, the elongate member extending from the roller assembly through a rotatable member secured to the front end of the support frame and spaced above the resistance device, towards the rear end of the support frame.

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