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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2001
Filed:
Feb. 12, 1999
John C. Rufino, Whittier, CA (US);
Yong Ming Goh, La Verne, CA (US);
Unisen, Inc., Irvine, CA (US);
Abstract
An exercise trainer having a frame with a flywheel supported on the frame and first and second crank arms having a common axle on the flywheel. A first foot link and a second foot link are respectively connected to the crank arms for pivotal reciprocating movement. The links have channel tracks and an elongated tunnel. Bearing surfaces support the first foot links rearwardly and engage the channels. Foot pedals are mounted on the foot links for relative movement on the foot links. A flexible member such as a belt, cable, or chain is connected to the foot pedal. A lower portion of the flexible member is connected to a fixed location or ground on the frame. A forward and rearward rotational support such as a pulley receives the flexible member defining a lower portion wrapping around the pulleys and connected to the frame. The pulleys are mounted in the tunnel to provide movement of the foot pedals greater than twice the length of the crank arm.