| 摘要 |
A non-gravity type resistance exercise apparatus that includes a base assembly, a connector strut having a first end pivotally connected to the base assembly, a second end spaced apart from the first end and an intermediate portion, a first pair of sheaves rotatably connected to the connector strut proximate the first end thereof, a selector assembly connected to the connector strut for movement between first and second positions, a body engaging member having a first end, a second end and an intermediate portion, the second end of the connector strut being pivotally connected to the intermediate portion of the body engaging member, the body engaging member being movable between a first position and a second position, a second pair of sheaves rotatably connected to the body engaging member proximate the first end thereof and a resistance assembly for yieldably resisting movement of the body engaging member from the first to the second position, the resistance assembly comprising a pair of elastomeric belts entrained about the first and second pairs of sheaves. |
| 主权项 |
1. An exercise apparatus for use by a trainee in the performance of exercises comprising:
(a) a base assembly; (b) a connector strut having a first end pivotally connected to said base assembly, a second end spaced apart from said first end and an intermediate portion; (c) a first sheave rotatably connected to said connector strut proximate said first end thereof; (d) a selector assembly connected to said connector strut for movement between first and second positions; (e) a body engaging member having a first end, a second end and an intermediate portion, said second end of said connector strut being pivotally connected to said intermediate portion of said body engaging member, said body engaging member being movable between a first position and a second position; (f) a second sheave rotatably connected to said body engaging member proximate said first end thereof; and (g) a resistance assembly for yieldably resisting movement of said body engaging member from said first to said second position, said resistance assembly comprising an elastomeric belt entrained about said first and second sheaves, said elastomeric belt having a first end connected to said selector assembly and a second end connected to said body engaging member. |
