Training apparatus, in particular an elliptical or cross trainer

Abstract

A training apparatus, in particular an elliptical or cross trainer with two pedals which are fitted on a respective. pedal bar, front ends of the pedal bars being connected in an articulated manner to a respective pedal lever, the pedal levers being fitted pivotably in a respective front bearing, and the front bearings being fitted with height adjustability on a front part of a frame.

1 . A training apparatus, an elliptical or cross trainer, comprising: 
 two pedals which are fitted on a respective pedal bar,    front ends of the pedal bars being connected in an articulated manner to a respective pedal lever,    the pedal levers being fitted pivotably in respective front bearing,    wherein the front bearings are fitted with height adjustability on a front part of a frame.    
     
     
         2 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the training apparatus has adjustment means for adjusting the height of the front bearings.  
     
     
         3 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the adjustment means comprise a drive.  
     
     
         4 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 3 , wherein the drive is an electric motor.  
     
     
         5 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 2 , wherein the adjustment means comprise conversion elements for converting a rotational movement into a linear movement.  
     
     
         6 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 5 , wherein the conversion elements comprise a spindle.  
     
     
         7 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 6 , wherein the conversion elements further comprise a nut.  
     
     
         8 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 7 , wherein the nut is arranged rotatably on the spindle.  
     
     
         9 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein rear ends of the pedal bars are connected in an articulated manner to a respective pedal cranks.  
     
     
         10 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 9 , wherein the pedal cranks are arranged rotatably about an axis (A).  
     
     
         11 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein handles are fitted or formed onto the pedal levers.  
     
     
         12 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the pedals are mounted displaceably on the pedal bars.  
     
     
         13 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 12 , wherein the pedals are connected in an articulated manner to respective push bars.  
     
     
         14 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 13 , wherein the push bars are connected in an articulated manner to respective push bar cranks.  
     
     
         15 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 14 , wherein the push bar cranks are arranged rotatably about the axis (A).  
     
     
         16 . The training apparatus as claimed in claim.  15 , wherein the distances between the points of engagement of the push bars on the push bar cranks and the axis (A) are adjustable.  
     
     
         17 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the pedal cranks, the push bar cranks, or the pedal cranks and push bar cranks, are formed completely or partially by circular disks.  
     
     
         18 . The training apparatus as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the points of engagement of the pedal bars on the pedal cranks and the points of engagement of the push bars on the push bar cranks lie in a plane (E) which includes the axis (A).