摘要 |
A disclosure for a limited motion exerciser has been provided. The device as presently conceived is entirely driven by the user in a sitting position only. It would be placed on the floor, slightly forward of the knees such that movement of either leg away from the chair will be met with a predetermined resistance. Its physical size dictates a stroke of approximately 10 inches. Two traction elements are provided, one positioned beneath each foot. The elements are mechanically independent, allowing use of one or the other. Ideally both feet and lower legs would be active, employing equal and opposite motion, similar to normal walking. As designed, there is sufficient interior volume to install a user-adjustable load resistance that will be battery powered and recharged by the energy expended by the user. This feature (user-adjustability) will be covered by a subsequent patent application and is not detailed herein.
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