Tunturipyora Oy

Kari Lehtonen

A multi-pull exercise device comprising a stationary frame, an extensible resistance element carried by the frame, at least two flexible pull lines attached to respective ends of the resistance element; and pulleys guiding the free ends of the pull lines to desired locations of use on the exercise device. To achieve a simple and versatile exercise device, each end of the resistance element is movable axially with respect to the other and with respect to the frame. The resistance mechanism is self-restoring, and can be in the form of a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder and/or spring.

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The invention relates to an arrangement for converting reciprocating motion into even rotational motion. The arrangement comprises a frame (1), a flywheel (2), a pull member (3) attached to the flywheel by means of a free gear mechanism (4), and a brake band arranged to resist the rotational motion of the flywheel (2). In order to achieve smooth operation without jerks, the arrangement comprises a relief member (7) connected to the frame by means of a lever mechanism (4). When the pull member (3) is pulled (A), it presses the relief member (7) and turns the lever mechanism so that the brake band is tightened against the flywheel. When the free gear mechanism (4) draws the pull member in direction (B), the lever mechanism (9) is arranged to turn so that it reduces the tightening force exerted by the brake band on the peripheral face of the flywheel. (FIG. 1).

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Paimio, Finland

Kari Lehtonen