公开(公告)号：US07112168B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-26

申请号：US09737392

申请日：2000-12-15

申请人： William T. Dalebout ,  Jeremy Butler ,  Adrian Van Dam

发明人： William T. Dalebout ,  Jeremy Butler ,  Adrian Van Dam

IPC分类号： A63B22/16

CPC分类号： A63B22/18 ,  A63B26/003

摘要： Balancing equipment that provides a selectively dynamic platform for an individual thereon. The weight and movement of the individual causes the platform to tilt in any direction, thereby attempting to throw off the balance of the individual, causing the individual to work on maintaining balance while on the dynamic platform. The dynamic nature of the platform can be adjusted to correspond to the balancing abilities of individuals. An adjustment mechanism increases or reduces the amount the platform is able to tilt, without requiring the raising or lowering of any component of the platform. An exercise mechanism can also be connected to the platform to further modify the dynamic nature of the platform.

公开(公告)号：US06471622B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-29

申请号：US09527042

申请日：2000-03-16

申请人： Rodney L. Hammer ,  Richard Eldon Fry ,  William T. Dalebout ,  Scott Watterson ,  Jeremy Butler

发明人： Rodney L. Hammer ,  Richard Eldon Fry ,  William T. Dalebout ,  Scott Watterson ,  Jeremy Butler

IPC分类号： A63B2200

CPC分类号： A63B22/0023 ,  A63B21/225 ,  A63B22/0235 ,  A63B2210/50 ,  A63B2225/50

摘要： A treadmill having a motorized treadbase and a folding handrail fold is with respect to the treadbase such that the treadmill achieves a low profile when the handrail is in a folded position. The treadmill includes: (i) a treadbase, the treadbase comprising first and second rollers and an endless belt movably trained about the first and second rollers; (ii) a motor coupled to the treadbase, the motor also being movably coupled to the first roller such that the motor selectively turns the first roller, thereby causing the belt to move; and (iii) a handrail pivotally coupled to the treadbase, the handrail selectively folding with respect to the treadbase. In a preferred embodiment, the treadmill is less than about 8 inches in height when the handrail is in a folded position.

摘要翻译： 具有机动踏基和折叠扶手折叠的跑步机相对于踏板而言是使得当扶手处于折叠位置时，跑步机达到低轮廓。 所述跑步机包括：（i）踏基，所述踏板包括第一和第二辊以及环绕带围绕所述第一和第二辊可移动地训练; （ii）耦合到所述踏基的电动机，所述电动机还可移动地联接到所述第一辊，使得所述电动机选择性地转动所述第一辊，从而使所述带移动; 和（iii）可枢转地联接到所述踏基的扶手，所述扶手相对于所述踏基选择性地折叠。 在优选实施例中，当扶手处于折叠位置时，跑步机的高度小于约8英寸。

公开(公告)号：US20060287161A1

公开(公告)日：2006-12-21

申请号：US11155328

申请日：2005-06-16

申请人： William Dalebout ,  Gaylen Ercanbrack ,  Jeremy Butler ,  Robert Alleman

发明人： William Dalebout ,  Gaylen Ercanbrack ,  Jeremy Butler ,  Robert Alleman

IPC分类号： A63B22/04 ,  A63B22/06

CPC分类号： A63B22/0664 ,  A63B22/001 ,  A63B22/205 ,  A63B2022/067 ,  A63B2210/50

摘要： An elliptical exercise machine comprising a base support structure having a front portion, a rear portion, and a pivot joint comprising a pivot mechanism configured to pivotally connect the front and rear portions, the pivot mechanism being configured to facilitate a breakaway of the base support and an upward rotation of the rear portion with respect to the front portion, thereby enabling the elliptical exercise machine to fold into a compact configuration; an upright support structure extending upward with respect to the base support structure; a drive assembly operably supported about the rear portion of the base support structure and comprising a drive component configured to rotate about a pivot axis; and a reciprocating foot support operable with the drive assembly and configured to travel about a closed path upon rotation of the drive component and operation of the elliptical exercise machine. In a preferred embodiment, the reciprocating foot support is configured to releasably engage the drive component, thereby allowing the rear portion to fold upward and the reciprocating foot support also to be folded upward and out of the way.

摘要翻译： 一种椭圆运动机，其包括具有前部，后部和枢轴接头的基部支撑结构，所述基部支撑结构包括枢转机构，枢转机构构造成枢转地连接所述前部和后部，所述枢转机构构造成便于所述基部支撑件的分离， 后部相对于前部向上旋转，从而使椭圆运动机能够折叠成紧凑的构造; 相对于基部支撑结构向上延伸的直立支撑结构; 驱动组件，其可操作地支撑在所述基部支撑结构的后部，并且包括构造成围绕枢转轴线旋转的驱动部件; 以及可与驱动组件一起操作的往复式脚部支撑件，其构造成在驱动部件旋转和椭圆运动机器的操作时围绕闭合路径行进。 在优选实施例中，往复式脚支撑件构造成可释放地接合驱动部件，从而允许后部部分向上折叠，并且往复式脚部支撑件也向上折叠并偏离方向。

公开(公告)号：US20060234838A1

公开(公告)日：2006-10-19

申请号：US11107375

申请日：2005-04-14

申请人： William Dalebout ,  N. Chatterton ,  Jeremy Butler ,  D. Nielsen ,  Gaylen Ercanbrack

发明人： William Dalebout ,  N. Chatterton ,  Jeremy Butler ,  D. Nielsen ,  Gaylen Ercanbrack

IPC分类号： A63B22/06 ,  A63B69/16

CPC分类号： A63B22/0015 ,  A63B22/001 ,  A63B22/0017 ,  A63B22/0664 ,  A63B2022/067

摘要： Disclosed is an exercise machine, and particularly a front or rear mount elliptical or elliptical-type machine, comprising: (a) a support structure; (b) a drive component pivotally coupled to the support structure and configured to rotate about a first pivot axis; (c) a reciprocating foot support configured to travel about a closed path having a stride length upon rotation of the drive component; (d) a coupling configuration configured to support the reciprocating foot support about the drive component at a position radially offset from the first pivot axis, the coupling configuration pivotally coupled to the drive component about a second pivot axis; and (e) an adjustment mechanism configured to enable the coupling configuration to pivot about the second pivot axis between at least two adjustment positions to vary the radial offset of the reciprocating foot support with respect to the first pivot axis.