Exercise machine with multi-function user engagement device
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1. An exercise machine, comprising:
- a stationary main frame;
a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation between a start position and an end position during an exercise;
the user support frame having a primary support and at least one secondary support which engage different parts of a user'"'"'s body, the primary support supporting the majority of a user'"'"'s weight in the start position of the support frame and the secondary support being fixed at a predetermined angular orientation and not moving relative to the primary support throughout an exercise movement;
at least one multi-function user engagement device movably mounted relative to the frames which is engaged by the user in performing exercises, the multi-function user engagement device having at least a first mode of operation which is used for performing a first exercise which exercises a first muscle or muscle group and a second, different mode of operation which is used for performing a second exercise independently from the first exercise, the second exercise exercising a second muscle or muscle group distinct from the first muscle or muscle group, the user engagement device being switchable between the first and second modes of operation without adding any parts to the machine or removing any parts from the machine;
a connecting linkage which translates movement of the user engagement device in the first and second modes of operation to movement of the user support frame;
the secondary support moving together with the primary support at said predetermined fixed angular orientation throughout the first and second exercises;
a load for resisting movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage in both the first and the second mode of operation of the user engagement device; and
the connecting linkage comprising a multiple part connecting linkage.
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Abstract
An exercise machine has a main frame and a user support movably mounted relative to the main frame for movement between a start position and an end position during an exercise. At least one multi-function user engagement device is movably mounted relative to the frames for engagement and actuation by a user during an exercise, and a connecting linkage translates movement of the user engagement device to movement of the user support. The user engagement device has two different modes of operation selectable by a user for performing different exercises which exercise distinct muscles or muscle groups. A load provides resistance for both exercises.
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1. An exercise machine, comprising:
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a stationary main frame; a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation between a start position and an end position during an exercise; the user support frame having a primary support and at least one secondary support which engage different parts of a user'"'"'s body, the primary support supporting the majority of a user'"'"'s weight in the start position of the support frame and the secondary support being fixed at a predetermined angular orientation and not moving relative to the primary support throughout an exercise movement; at least one multi-function user engagement device movably mounted relative to the frames which is engaged by the user in performing exercises, the multi-function user engagement device having at least a first mode of operation which is used for performing a first exercise which exercises a first muscle or muscle group and a second, different mode of operation which is used for performing a second exercise independently from the first exercise, the second exercise exercising a second muscle or muscle group distinct from the first muscle or muscle group, the user engagement device being switchable between the first and second modes of operation without adding any parts to the machine or removing any parts from the machine; a connecting linkage which translates movement of the user engagement device in the first and second modes of operation to movement of the user support frame; the secondary support moving together with the primary support at said predetermined fixed angular orientation throughout the first and second exercises; a load for resisting movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage in both the first and the second mode of operation of the user engagement device; and the connecting linkage comprising a multiple part connecting linkage. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 32, 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, 40, 41, 42)
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12. An exercise machine, comprising:
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a stationary main frame; a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation between a start position and an end position during an exercise; the user support frame having a primary support and at least one secondary support which engage different parts of a user'"'"'s body, the primary support supporting the majority of a user'"'"'s weight in the start position of the support frame and the secondary support being fixed at a predetermined angular orientation and not moving relative to the primary support throughout an exercise movement; at least one multi-function user engagement device movably mounted relative to the frames which is engaged by the user in performing exercises, the multi-function user engagement device having at least a first mode of operation which is used for performing a first exercise which exercises a first muscle or muscle group and a second, different mode of operation which is used for performing a second exercise independently from the first exercise, the second exercise exercising a second muscle or muscle group distinct from the first muscle or muscle group, the user engagement device being switchable between the first and second modes of operation without adding any parts to the machine or removing any parts from the machine; a connecting linkage which translates movement of the user engagement device in the first and second modes of operation to movement of the user support frame; the secondary support moving together with the primary support at said predetermined fixed angular orientation throughout the first and second exercises; a load for resisting movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage in both the first and the second mode of operation of the user engagement device; and a four-bar pivot assembly pivotally connecting the user support frame to the main frame for rotation about a theoretical pivot axis of the four-bar pivot assembly.
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31. An exercise machine, comprising:
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a stationary main frame; a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation between a start position and an end position during an exercise; the user support frame having a primary support and at least one secondary support which engage different parts of a user'"'"'s body, the primary support supporting the majority of a user'"'"'s weight in the start position of the support frame and the secondary support being fixed at a predetermined angular orientation and not moving relative to the primary support throughout an exercise movement; at least one multi-function user engagement device movably mounted relative to the frames which is engaged by the user in performing exercises, the multi-function user engagement device having at least a first mode of operation which is used for performing a first exercise which exercises a first muscle or muscle group and a second, different mode of operation which is used for performing a second exercise independently from the first exercise, the second exercise exercising a second muscle or muscle group distinct from the first muscle or muscle group, the user engagement device being switchable between the first and second modes of operation without adding any parts to the machine or removing any parts from the machine; the user engagement device traveling in a multi-dimensional, user-defined path in at least one mode of operation; a connecting linkage which translates movement of the user engagement device in the first and second modes of operation to movement of the user support frame; the secondary support moving together with the primary support at said predetermined fixed angular orientation throughout the first and second exercises; and a load for resisting movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage in both the first and the second mode of operation of the user engagement device.
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34. An exercise machine, comprising:
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a stationary main frame; a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation between a start position and an end position during an exercise; the user support frame having a primary support and at least one secondary support which engage different parts of a user'"'"'s body, the primary support supporting the majority of a user'"'"'s weight in the start position of the support frame and the secondary support being fixed at a predetermined angular orientation and not moving relative to the primary support throughout an exercise movement; at least one multi-function user engagement device movably mounted relative to the frames which is engaged by the user in performing exercises, the multi-function user engagement device having at least a first mode of operation which is used for performing a first exercise which exercises a first muscle or muscle group and a second, different mode of operation which is used for performing a second exercise independently from the first exercise, the second exercise exercising a second muscle or muscle group distinct from the first muscle or muscle group, the user engagement device being switchable between the first and second modes of operation without adding any parts to the machine or removing any parts from the machine; a connecting linkage which translates movement of the user engagement device in the first and second modes of operation to movement of the user support frame; the secondary support moving together with the primary support at said predetermined fixed angular orientation throughout the first and second exercises; a load for resisting movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage in both the first and the second mode of operation of the user engagement device; and the user engagement device and user support frame moving in opposite directions during an exercise.
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38. An exercise machine, comprising:
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a stationary main frame; a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation between a start position and an end position during an exercise; the user support frame having a primary support and at least one secondary support which engage different parts of a user'"'"'s body, the primary support supporting the majority of a user'"'"'s weight in the start position of the support frame and the secondary support being fixed at a predetermined angular orientation and not moving relative to the primary support throughout an exercise movement; at least one multi-function user engagement device movably mounted relative to the frames which is engaged by the user in performing exercises, the multi-function user engagement device having at least a first mode of operation which is used for performing a first exercise which exercises a first muscle or muscle group and a second, different mode of operation which is used for performing a second exercise independently from the first exercise, the second exercise exercising a second muscle or muscle group distinct from the first muscle or muscle group, the user engagement device being switchable between the first and second modes of operation without adding any parts to the machine or removing any parts from the machine; a connecting linkage which translates movement of the user engagement device in the first and second modes of operation to movement of the user support frame, wherein the connecting linkage is flexible along at least part of its length; the secondary support moving together with the primary support at said predetermined fixed angular orientation throughout the first and second exercises; a load for resisting movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage in both the first and the second mode of operation of the user engagement device; and the user engagement device comprising first and second handles and first and second arm portions extending from the respective handles and associated with at least one of the main frame, user support frame, and connecting linkage.
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43. An exercise machine, comprising:
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a stationary main frame; a user support frame pivotally mounted relative to the main frame for rotation between a start position and an end position during an exercise; the user support frame having a primary support and at least one secondary support which engage different parts of a user'"'"'s body, the primary support supporting the majority of a user'"'"'s weight in the start position of the support frame and the secondary support being fixed at a predetermined angular orientation and not moving relative to the primary support throughout an exercise movement; at least one multi-function user engagement device movably mounted relative to the frames which is engaged by the user in performing exercises, the multi-function user engagement device having at least a first mode of operation which is used for performing a first exercise which exercises a first muscle or muscle group and a second, different mode of operation which is used for performing a second exercise independently from the first exercise, the second exercise exercising a second muscle or muscle group distinct from the first muscle or muscle group, the user engagement device being switchable between the first and second modes of operation without adding any parts to the machine or removing any parts from the machine; a connecting linkage which translates movement of the user engagement device in the first and second modes of operation to movement of the user support frame; the secondary support moving together with the primary support at said predetermined fixed angular orientation throughout the first and second exercises; a load for resisting movement of at least one of the user support, user engagement device, and connecting linkage in both the first and the second mode of operation of the user engagement device; and at least one of the user supports is adjustable in position on the user support frame. - View Dependent Claims (44, 45)
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