Exercise machine inclination device
An exercise machine inclination device for providing variable exercise intensity on an exercise machine by inclining the exercise machine. The exercise machine inclination device generally includes a base adapted for being positioned upon a floor, a support structure adapted for supporting the exercise machine, a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure and an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator adjusts an angle of the support structure.
1. An inclination device, comprising:
a base having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end;
a support structure movably connected to the base so that at least one end of the support structure can be lifted and lowered with respect to the base, wherein the support structure includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end;
an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator is adapted to adjust an angle of the support structure, and wherein the actuator is connected to the support structure for lifting and lowering the second end of the support structure; and
a plurality of first brackets extending upwardly from near a first side of the support structure and a plurality of second brackets extending upwardly from near a second side of the support structure, wherein the plurality of first brackets are adapted to removably connect to an exercise machine, wherein the plurality of second brackets are adapted to removably connect to the exercise machine, and wherein the exercise machine can be removably connected to the plurality of first brackets and the plurality of second brackets.
2. The inclination device of claim 1 , including a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure, wherein the hinge is positioned near the first end of the base and the first end of the support structure.
3. The inclination device of claim 1 , including a lift assembly connected between the actuator and the support structure.
4. The inclination device of claim 1 , wherein the actuator is comprised of a linear actuator.
5. The inclination device of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is comprised of a first support member and a second support member.
6. The inclination device of claim 1 , wherein the support structure is comprised of a first support member and a second support member, wherein the plurality of first brackets extend upwardly from the first support member and wherein the plurality of second brackets extend upwardly from the second support member.
7. A method of using the inclination device of claim 1 , the method comprising removably attaching the exercise machine to the support structure.
8. The method of claim 7 , wherein the exercise machine is comprised of a frame having a first end and a second end, a rail connected to the frame, a carriage movably positioned upon the rail, and a bias member connected to the carriage that applies a resistance force to the carriage, wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along an axis extending between a first end and a second end of the rail.
9. An inclination device, comprising:
an exercise machine having a rail, a carriage movably positioned upon the rail, and a bias member connected to the carriage that applies a resistance force to the carriage, wherein the carriage is adapted to be movable along the rail;
a base having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the base is adapted for being positioned upon a floor;
a support structure movably connected to the base so that at least one end of the support structure can be lifted and lowered with respect to the base, wherein the support structure includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the support structure is adapted for supporting and removably attaching to the exercise machine, and wherein the exercise machine is removably attached to the support structure; and
an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator is adapted to adjust an angle of the support structure, and wherein the actuator is connected near the second end of the support structure for lifting and lowering the second end of the support structure.
10. The inclination device of claim 9 , including a hinge pivotally connecting the base and the support structure, wherein the hinge is positioned near the first end of the base and the first end of the support structure.
11. The inclination device of claim 9 , including a lift assembly connected between the actuator and the support structure.
12. The inclination device of claim 11 , wherein the lift assembly is comprised of:
a lower lift arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the lower lift arm is pivotally connected to the base; and
an upper lift arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the upper lift arm is pivotally connected to the second end of the lower lift arm, and wherein the second end of the upper lift arm is connected to the support structure near the second end of the support structure.
13. The inclination device of claim 12 , wherein the actuator is comprised of a linear actuator.
14. The inclination device of claim 9 , wherein the support structure is comprised of a first support member and a second support member.
15. The inclination device of claim 9 , including a bracket extending from the support structure, wherein the bracket is adapted to connect to the exercise machine.
16. The inclination device of claim 9 , including a first bracket extending from near a first side of the support structure and a second bracket extending from near a second side of the support structure, wherein the first bracket is adapted to connect to the exercise machine and wherein the second bracket is adapted to connect to the exercise machine.
17. A method of using the inclination device of claim 9 , said method comprising removing the exercise machine from the support structure.
18. An inclination device, comprising:
a base having a first end and a second end opposite of the first end;
a support structure movably connected to the base so that at least one end of the support structure can be lifted and lowered with respect to the base, wherein the support structure includes a first end and a second end opposite of the first end, wherein the support structure is adapted for supporting and removably attaching to an exercise machine, wherein the exercise machine can be removably attached to the support structure;
an actuator connected between the base and the support structure, wherein the actuator is adapted to adjust an angle of the support structure; and
a lift assembly connected between the actuator and the support structure, wherein the lift assembly is comprised of:
a lower lift arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the lower lift arm is pivotally connected to the base; and
an upper lift arm having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the upper lift arm is pivotally connected to the second end of the lower lift arm, and wherein the second end of the upper lift arm is connected to the support structure near the second end of the support structure.
19. The inclination device of claim 18 , wherein the lift assembly includes a connecting arm pivotally connected between the second end of the upper lift arm and the support structure.
20. The inclination device of claim 18 , including an actuating lever arm connected to the upper lift arm forming an L-shaped structure, wherein the actuator is connected to the actuating lever arm.