Exercise machine inclination device
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1. An inclination device for lifting and lowering at least one end of an exercise machine, comprising:
- a base having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the base is adapted for being positioned upon a floor;
a support structure having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the support structure is adapted for supporting and removably attaching to an exercise machine, wherein the exercise machine can be removably attached to the support structure;
a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure; and
an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure.
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Abstract
An exercise machine inclination device for providing variable exercise intensity on an exercise machine by inclining the exercise machine. The exercise machine inclination device generally includes a base adapted for being positioned upon a floor, a support structure adapted for supporting an exercise machine, a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure and an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure.
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1. An inclination device for lifting and lowering at least one end of an exercise machine, comprising:
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a base having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the base is adapted for being positioned upon a floor; a support structure having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the support structure is adapted for supporting and removably attaching to an exercise machine, wherein the exercise machine can be removably attached to the support structure; a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure; and an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An inclination device for lifting and lowering at least one end of an exercise machine, comprising:
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an exercise machine having a first end and a second end; a base having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the base is adapted for being positioned upon a floor; a support structure having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the support structure is adapted for supporting and removably attaching to an exercise machine and wherein the exercise machine is removably positioned upon the support structure; a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure; and an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. An inclination device for lifting and lowering at least one end of an exercise machine, comprising:
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a base having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the base is adapted for being positioned upon a floor; a support structure having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the support structure is adapted for supporting and removably attaching to an exercise machine, wherein the exercise machine can be removably attached to the support structure; wherein the exercise machine is comprised of a frame having a first end and a second end, a rail connected to the frame and a carriage movably positioned upon the rail, wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along an axis extending between a first end and a second end of the rail; a hinge movably connecting the base and the support structure, wherein the hinge is positioned near the first end of the base and the first end of the support structure; and an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure and wherein the actuator is comprised of a linear actuator. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28)
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