Training apparatus, in particular an elliptical trainer or cross trainer

Abstract

A training apparatus, in particular an elliptical trainer or cross trainer with two pedals which are fitted on a respective pedal bar, rear ends of the pedal bars being connected in an articulated manner to a respective pedal crank, the pedal cranks being arranged rotatably about an axis (A), the pedals being mounted displaceably on the pedal bars.

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