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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 23, 1998
Filed:
Jan. 02, 1997
Chin-Lien Huang, Taichung, TW;
Other;
Abstract
An exercise machine comprises a base, a abdomen-building mechanism and a leg-building mechanism. The abdomen-building mechanism is fastened pivotally with a slide rail frame of the base and is provided with two pull arms and a backrest pad capable of moving in relation to the slide rail frame. The leg-building mechanism is fastened pivotally with a main support rod and is provided with a first leg rod, a second leg rod, and a plurality of connection rods for connecting the leg-building mechanism with the abdomen-building mechanism. As abdomen-building mechanism is rotated upwards by the traction force of the hips and the abdomen of an exerciser, the leg-building mechanism is actuated to provided the exerciser with the leg-building exercise. The neck and the back of the exerciser are well supported by the bulged portion of the backrest pad of the abdomen-building mechanism when the exerciser is engaged in the exercise.