(19)
(11) EP 0 183 635 A3

(12) EUROPEAN PATENT APPLICATION

(88) Date of publication A3:
13.08.1986 Bulletin 1986/33

(43) Date of publication A2:
04.06.1986 Bulletin 1986/23

(21) Application number: 85630195

(22) Date of filing: 21.11.1985
(84) Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB SE

(30) Priority: 27.11.1984 US 675366

(71) Applicant: THE TORO COMPANY
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(72) Inventor:
  • Carlson, Robert B.
     ()

   


(54) Exercise machine


(57)  An exercise machine (2) includes side frame members (6). Electromagnetic brakes (62) supported on movable carriages (66) slide along side frame members (6). Carriages (66) includes a hinge (100) for allowing each brake (62) to pivot between multiple positions. Both types of motion allow the output shafts on brakes (62) to be reoriented relative to a support bench (20) on which a user of machine (2) is located. Various exercise attachments may be coupled to brake output shafts for contacting various body members to perform different exercises. A controller regulates the force levels of brakes (62).






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