Folding elliptical stabilization system

摘要

An elliptical exercise machine, in one aspect of the invention, includes at least one frame member, a rear rotational mechanism associated with the at least one frame member, a first foot support member pivotally coupled to a portion of the rotational mechanism, a second foot support member pivotally coupled to another portion of the rotational mechanism, a plurality of support pads, each support pad having an engagement surface lying substantially in a first plane and a plurality of support structures, each support structure having an engagement surface lying substantially in a second plane, the first plane being at a defined angle relative to the second plane. The entire elliptical machine may be rotated through the defined angle to place the elliptical machine in a storage position. In one embodiment, the first assembly may be pivotal relative to the second assembly.

主权项

1. An elliptical exercise machine comprising:
a first assembly comprising:
a first frame member extending in a substantially horizontal direction while the elliptical exercise machine is in an operable state;a rear rotational mechanism associated with the first frame member;a first foot support member pivotally coupled to a portion of the rotational mechanism;a second foot support member pivotally coupled to another portion of the rotational mechanism;a plurality of support pads connected to the first assembly, wherein the plurality of support pads are aligned in a first plane; a second assembly comprising:
a second frame member;a first reciprocating arm pivotally coupled with the second frame member;a second reciprocating arm pivotally coupled with the second frame member; and a plurality of support structures, aligned in a second plane, configured to support the elliptical machine in an upright storage position wherein the first frame member is reoriented to extend in a substantially vertical direction when in the upright storage position;
wherein the first plane and the second plane are at an angle between 75 degrees and 105 degrees; andwherein the plurality of support structures includes at least one support structure located adjacent to the rear rotational mechanism.