WO2006002244A3 - Releasable connection mechanism for variable stride exercise devices - Google Patents

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WO2006002244A3
WO2006002244A3 PCT/US2005/022080 US2005022080W WO2006002244A3 WO 2006002244 A3 WO2006002244 A3 WO 2006002244A3 US 2005022080 W US2005022080 W US 2005022080W WO 2006002244 A3 WO2006002244 A3 WO 2006002244A3
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Andrew P Lull
Keith M Weier
Zachary D Krapfl
Chester F Kowalewski
Jonathan B Watt
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Andrew P Lull
Keith M Weier
Zachary D Krapfl
Chester F Kowalewski
Jonathan B Watt
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Priority to CN2005800280406A priority patent/CN101005881B/en
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The present invention provides for a variable stride exercise device having a variable size close curved striding path during use. The exercise device described and depicted herein utilizes various configurations of linkage assemblies, cam members, and other components, connected with a frame to allow a user to dynamically vary his stride path during exercise. An exercise device conforming to aspects of the present invention provides a foot path that adapts to the change in stride length rather than forcing the user into a fixed size path. Some embodiments of the exercise device include a lockout device that selectively eliminates the variable stride features of the exercise device and allows the user to exercise in a stepping motion. Other aspects of the present invention relate to a releasable connection mechanism that can be used to selectively and/or automatically limit or eliminate the variable stride feature of an exercise device.
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