US 12,440,717 B2
Variable-resistance cable training assembly and methods of use
Arthur N. Herring, Salem, MA (US); Paul J. Kenney, Beverly, MA (US); Zachary D. Caplin, Salem, MA (US); and Isaac E. H. Lewis, Windsor (CA)
Assigned to Anchor Health & Fitness, Inc., Salem, MA (US)
Filed by Anchor Health & Fitness, Inc., Salem, MA (US)
Filed on Nov. 19, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/952,474.
Claims priority of provisional application 63/604,334, filed on Nov. 30, 2023.
Prior Publication US 2025/0177800 A1, Jun. 5, 2025
Int. Cl. A63B 21/00 (2006.01); A63B 21/02 (2006.01); A63B 21/04 (2006.01); A63B 21/045 (2006.01)
CPC A63B 21/153 (2013.01) [A63B 21/00069 (2013.01); A63B 21/023 (2013.01); A63B 21/0435 (2013.01); A63B 21/0455 (2013.01)] 13 Claims
OG exemplary drawing
 
1. A cable training assembly for use with an exercise device, the cable training assembly comprising:
a cable configured for pulling by a user; and
a screw mechanism operatively coupled to the cable, the screw mechanism configured to deflect at least one spring;
wherein the deflection of the at least one spring exerts a retraction force on the cable; and
wherein the at least one spring is selectively engageable with a selector assembly.