The invention relates to the field of exercise equipment and in particular motion base mechanisms to be used to enable user to move hands forward/backward in the same direction so that hands have a lateral divergent motion at the start of the route and lateral convergent motion at the end of the route. By moving hands along the symmetric semi elliptical route a symmetrical variable pressure will be applied on the different muscles. Feet move along the symmetric semi elliptical route in full harmony with hands so that hands move backward/forward in the opposite direction of feet.
Maintaining proper fitness is growing concern from many people. Medical community has become increasingly aware in the value of exercise to the overall health of an individual. Furthermore, athletes need regular and stringent workout to maintain their abilities. Exercise apparatuses have been, and still are, an important part of the sport and workout. Exercise apparatuses have evolved from simple equipment to advanced and technically sophisticated equipment with special mechanisms. Using mechanical and electrical parts and new software enable user to take more advantage of exercise apparatuses.
In conventional exercise machine usually the user moves hands or feet in the opposite direction, this means at the certain moment while hands are being moved in the opposite direction and usually along the simple route, an asymmetrical pressure will be applied on the muscles of user's upper body also asymmetrical pressure will be applied on the feet and lower body's muscles. By moving hands forward/backward in the same direction and along the symmetric semi elliptical route, user will experience a new type of symmetrical load on his muscles and at the same time feet are being moved along the symmetric semi elliptical route in full harmony with hands so that hands move backward/forward in the opposite direction of feet Also semi elliptical route varies direction and magnitude of the forces on the different muscles and this helps user to experience a new type of exercise.
Described exercise apparatus enables user to move hands forward/backward in the same direction so that hands have a lateral divergent motion at the start of the route and lateral convergent motion at the end of the route. By moving hand along the symmetric semi elliptical route a symmetrical variable pressure will be applied on the different muscles. Feet move along the symmetric semi elliptical route in full harmony with hands so that hands move backward/forward in the opposite direction of feet.
Therefore, the object of the present invention is to provide an exercise apparatus that enables user to move hands forward/backward in the same direction so that hands have a lateral divergent motion at the start of the route and lateral convergent motion at the end of the route. By moving hand along the symmetric semi elliptical route a symmetrical variable pressure will be applied on the different muscles. Feet move along the symmetric semi elliptical route in full harmony with hands so that hands move backward/forward in the opposite direction of feet.
According to this invention an exercise apparatus with divergent/convergent motion comprises a base frame, a synchronized link mechanism mounted on the upper front end of the said base frame, a synchronized link mechanism mounted on the lower rear end of the said base frame, power transmission systems, flywheel, slide unit, a controlling means for adjusting resistance force.
A base frame for supporting all components and adapted to be supported on a supporting surface having upper front end and lower rear end, a synchronized link mechanism connected pivotally at upper front end of said base frame including two symmetric link mechanisms mounted pivotally on the said base frame and are synchronized by two gears mounted on the said base frame and respectively rotate with left and right symmetric link mechanisms to synchronize two symmetrical link mechanisms, two handlebars downwardly are fixed to the upper symmetrical link mechanisms, a synchronized link mechanism connected pivotally at the lower rear end of the said base frame including two symmetrical link mechanisms mounted pivotally on the said base frame and are synchronized by two gear mounted on the said base frame and respectively rotate with left and right link mechanisms to synchronize two symmetrical link mechanisms, two feet pedals having middle mounted pivotally on the lower synchronized link mechanism respectively to the right and left symmetric link mechanisms and having front end mounted slidably on the slide unit connector shaft, power transmission system mounted on the middle of the said base frame to make harmony between upper and lower synchronized mechanisms also transfer power to the flywheel after increasing speed ratio, slide unit including two rails are fixed lateral to the lower rear end of the said base frame and two sliders are connected slidably to the rails respectively to left and right, a controlling means including a control panel mounted on the console at the top of said base frame enables user to change resistance force during workout and magnetic brake is installed on the middle of said base frame.
Other features and advantages of described invention will become apparent in the following detailed description of preferred embodiments with reference to the appended drawings, of which:
The description which follows and the embodiments described therein are provided by way of illustration of an example of particular embodiment of principles of present invention. This example is provided for the purposes of explanation and not limitation of those principles and of the invention.
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Handlebars 210,211 are fixed downwardly to the upper synchronized link mechanism respectively to the links 412,413, Links 410,411 having front end connected pivotally to the said base frame and having rear end connected pivotally to the front end of the links 413,412, Links 414,415 having rear end connected pivotally to the said base frame and having front end connected pivotally to the rear end of the links 413,412, Gears 416,417 connected pivotally on the said base frame and rotate with respectively links 414,415 and make harmony between two symmetrical link mechanisms. While user starts to exercise, hands travel on the semi elliptical route and link 414,415 rotate continuously with gears 416,417 CCW or CW depends on the hands travelling direction, meanwhile links 410,411 just have oscillating tilt (see
Feet pedals 214,215 having middle connected pivotally to the shafts 712,713 and front end connected slidably to the connector shaft 716 (see
Timing pulley 522 connected pivotally on the said base frame and rotates with gear 619. Timing pulleys 513,514 are fixed to the main shaft 510 and rotate with power transmission main shaft. Timing belt 515 connects pulley 514 to pulley 522 and make harmony between upper and lower synchronized mechanisms. Main shaft 510 connected pivotally to the said base frame by two flanged roller bearing 511,512, Timing pulley 518 and flywheel 519 are fixed to the shaft 521 and shaft 521 connected pivotally to the said base frame 310 by flanged roller bearing 517 and magnetic brake 520 will be installed on the said base frame 310 for adjusting resistance force (see
Rails 714,715 are fixed sideward to the said base frame 310 and two sliders 710,711 connected slidably to the rails 714,715, connector shaft 716 connects two sliders 710,711 and connected slidably to the front end of feet pedals 214,215 and maintains feet pedals straightforward throughout the semi elliptical route (see
The described exercise apparatus further comprises a panel 10 mounted on the console at the top end of the said base frame 310. The panel 10 is a computerized device for showing the parameters such as heart rate of the user, calories burned or operating parameter such as apparatus velocity. Grip sections may include sensors (not shown) to detect the pulse rate of the user.
While the present invention has been described in connection with what is considered the most practical and preferred embodiment, it is understood that this invention is not limited to the disclosed embodiment but is intended to cover various arrangements included within the spirit and scope of the broadest interpretation so as to encompass all such modifications and equivalent arrangement.
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2963803 | Apr 2017 | CA | national |