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 mechanisma second foot support member pivotally coupled to another portion of the rotational mechanism; 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; a plurality of support structures configured to support the elliptical machine in an upright storage position wherein the first frame member extends in a substantially vertical direction.