| 摘要 |
<p>ABSTACT An exercise machine for use by a handicapped or impaired person from his wheelchair is disclosed which has a framework and wheelchair wheel-receiving ramps and cradle onto which the user may roll his chair. A set of rotatable hand cranks are interconnected by sprockets and a chain to a pair of orbitable pedal assemblies mounted on the frame. The pedal assemblies are provided with velcro-connection straps and weights so as to be self-orienting in an orientation that easily receives the user's feet, and means for releasably locking the pedal assemblies is provided. The latter is readily operable by the user so that he or she can rotate one of the pedal assemblies into an orbital position for easily inserting a foot, lock in that position, insert his foot, release the lock and using the hand cranks to move the other pedal assemblies into a convenient position, relock the mechanism and insert and fasten in place the other foot.</p> |
