Positional Lock for Foot Pedals of an Elliptical Exercise Machine

摘要

An elliptical exercise machine includes a first foot pedal and a second foot pedal attached to a frame to travel along reciprocating paths. A resistance mechanism is also integrated into the elliptical exercise machine to resist movement of the first and second foot pedals along the reciprocating paths. A locking mechanism is arranged to secure the first and second foot pedals in place and prevent them from moving when the locking mechanism is in a secured mode. The locking mechanism is in communication with a locking input mechanism and is arranged to switch between the secured mode and an operational mode that allows the first and second foot pedals to travel in response to user input received through the locking input mechanism.

主权项

1. An elliptical exercise machine, comprising:
a frame; a first foot pedal and a second foot pedal movably attached to the frame to travel along reciprocating paths; a resistance mechanism integrated into the elliptical exercise machine to resist movement of the first foot pedal and the second foot pedal along the reciprocating paths; a securing mechanism arranged to secure the first foot pedal and the second foot pedal in place and prevent them from moving when the securing mechanism is in a secured mode; and the securing mechanism being in communication with a securing input mechanism located at a remote location from the resistance mechanism; wherein the securing mechanism is arranged to switch between the secured mode and an operational mode where the first foot pedal and the second foot pedal are released to travel in response to user input received through the securing input mechanism.