Dynamically controlled resistance exercise machine
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1. A dynamically controlled resistance exercise machine, comprising:
- a frame;
a torque arm, said torque mounted for pivotal movement and mechanically linked to said frame;
a mobile housing mounted for sliding movement on said torque arm;
first and second hand controlled levers for controlling the movement of said mobile housing on said torque arm;
first and second control lines extending from said first and second hand control levers; and
an array of guide rods and pulley belts mounted on said torque arm, wherein said first and second control lines are attached to said guide rods.
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Abstract
An exercise machine utilizing a dynamically controlled resistance technique. The machine employs two pivoting torque arms. Movement of a first torque arm is initiated by a user while performing an exercise routine. A strap and pulley system is utilized to guide a mobile member along the second torque arm to change the resistance perceived by the user. Weights can be added to the mobile member to further increase the perceived resistance. Hand levers are positioned to be operated by the user, which levers function to effect the movement of the mobile unit at any instant during the exercise routine.
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1. A dynamically controlled resistance exercise machine, comprising:
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a frame; a torque arm, said torque mounted for pivotal movement and mechanically linked to said frame; a mobile housing mounted for sliding movement on said torque arm; first and second hand controlled levers for controlling the movement of said mobile housing on said torque arm; first and second control lines extending from said first and second hand control levers; and an array of guide rods and pulley belts mounted on said torque arm, wherein said first and second control lines are attached to said guide rods. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. A dynamically controlled resistance exercise machine, comprising:
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a frame; a first torque arm, said first torque arm mounted for pivotal movement and mechanically linked to said frame; a second torque arm, said second torque arm pivotally mounted to said first torque arm; a mobile housing mounted for sliding movement on said second torque arm; first and second hand controlled levers for controlling the movement of said mobile housing on said torque arm; first and second control lines extending from said first and second hand control levers; and an array of guide rods and pulley belts mounted on said second torque arm, wherein said first and second control lines are attached to said guide rods. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10)
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- 7. The dynamically controlled resistance exercise machine as recited in 6, wherein said guide rods are mounted for rotational movement.
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11. A dynamically controlled resistance exercise machine, comprising:
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a frame; a bench mounted on said frame a first torque arm, said first torque arm mounted for pivotal movement and mechanically linked to said frame; a second torque arm, said second torque arm pivotally mounted to said first torque arm; a mobile housing mounted for sliding movement on said second torque arm; first and second hand controlled levers mounted on said bench for controlling the movement of said mobile housing on said second torque arm; first and second control lines extending from said first and second hand control levers; and an array of guide rods and pulley belts mounted on said second torque arm, wherein said first and second control lines are attached to said guide rods. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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