1. Fields of the Invention
The invention relates to a rowing machine, and more particularly, to a rowing machine having a lifting device for adjusting the angle of a supporting frame relative to a base frame.
2. Description of the Related Art
A rowing machine is a fitness device having a mechanism with two oarlike handles (or a movable bar), foot braces, and a sliding seat, allowing the user to go through the reciprocating motions of rowing in a racing shell.
U.S. Pat. No. 5,916,069 teaches a rowing exerciser with magnetic resistance having a supporting frame on which a seat moves for supporting the operator's body. This configuration allows the operator to stably sit on the seat during exercise. However, individual adjustment to weight is not possible, height and physical condition of each operator. The reciprocating motion of the rowing machine at a single angle can't meet different requirements of operators any more.
It is a primary object of the invention is to provide a rowing machine with a function to adjust the sitting angle of the operator during the exercise session.
It is another object of the invention is to provide a rowing machine with a supporting frame to adjust the angle of the supporting frame for locating the operator's body in an inclined position.
The accomplishment of this and other objects of the invention will become apparent from the following description and its accompanying drawings of which:
Referring to
Moreover, the supporting frame 30 includes rails 31 for a seat 32 to perform a reciprocating movement thereon. The supporting frame 30 together with the flywheel rewinder 20 is rotatable on a pivot 42 in an upright support 41 of the base frame 40. Moreover, a lifting device 50 is interposed between the supporting frame 30 and the base frame 40 for controlling the supporting frame 30 at a certain angle relative to the base frame 40. The lifting device 50 can includes an electric motor 51 that drives a socket 53 screwed on a spindle 52 to undergo a reciprocating motion in axial direction.
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Based on the aforementioned configuration, the supporting frame 30 can be brought by the lifting device 50 in such an inclined position marked by dashed line in
Moreover, the supporting frame 30 is fitted with rails 31 for installing a seat 32 to move to and fro therein. A flywheel rewinder 20 having a pull rope 13 winding therearound is attached to one side of the supporting frame 30. The supporting frame 30 together with the flywheel rewinder 20 is rotatable on a pivot 42 in an upright support 41 of the base frame 40. Moreover, a lifting device 50 is interposed between the supporting frame 30 and the base frame 40 for controlling the supporting frame 30 at a certain angle relative to the base frame 40. The lifting device 50 can includes an electric motor 51 that drives a socket 53 screwed on a spindle 52 to undergo a reciprocating motion in axial direction.
Based on the aforementioned configuration, the supporting frame 30 supported by the upright support 41 and the lifting device 50 can be brought by the lifting device 50 in such an inclined position marked by dashed line in
Many changes and modifications in the above-described embodiments of the invention can, of course, be carried out without departing from the scope thereof. Accordingly, to promote the progress in science and the useful arts, the invention is disclosed and is intended to be limited only by the scope of the appended claims.
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