Folding elliptical lift assist system

摘要

An elliptical exercise machine, in one embodiment, includes a first assembly pivotally coupled with a second assembly and at least one assist mechanism. The first assembly includes a first frame member, a rotational resistance mechanism associated with the first frame member, a first foot support member pivotally coupled to a portion of the rotational mechanism and a second foot support member pivotally coupled to another portion of the rotational mechanism. The second assembly includes 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. In one embodiment, the assist mechanism may include a folding assist mechanism to provide resistance between the assemblies during a folding transition. In another embodiment, the assist mechanism may include a rotational assist mechanism to assist a user in transitioning the elliptical machine to an upright storage position.

主权项

1. An elliptical exercise machine comprising:
a first assembly comprising:
a first frame member;a rotational resistance 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 second assembly pivotally coupled with the first assembly, the 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; at least one folding assist mechanism coupled between the first assembly and the second assembly, the at least one folding assist mechanism configured to provide resistance to the second assembly as the second assembly rotates relative to the first assembly between a first, operating position and a second, folded position; a rotational assist mechanism associated with the first assembly, the rotational assist mechanism including at least one lever arm configured to engage the ground and apply a moment to the elliptical exercise machine when at least a portion of the elliptical exercise machine is being lifted.