Fixed exercise platform apparatus and method

Details Fixed exercise platform apparatus and method Fixed exercise platform apparatus and method

1985-01-28

1987-02-17

Apley, Richard J.

Undertaking

272 70, A63B 2100

Patent

active

046434194

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method of providing for a secure, rigidly positioned exercise platform to be utilized in conjunction with a fixed standup or sitdown cycling machine or any ordinary moveable cycling device. The device utilizes two oppositely positioned exercise platforms fixedly attached to platform shafts. These platform shafts are supported by carrier housings that are attached to a main shaft by means of a spacing and support bar. Stationary gears are attached to the ends of each platform shaft and are oppositely attached to the ends of the main shaft carrier housing. A free spinning connection means, in the form of a belt or a gear, is employed to connect the platform shaft gears and main shaft carrier housing gear. In operation, as a result of this configuration, the exercise platforms are held in a fixed position throughout the exercise cycle. The free spinning connecting means will "walk" around the stationary gears allowing for movement of the platforms while at the same time holding the platforms in their fixed positions. The device is specifically designed to be used by anyone in a desirable, safe, indoor, exercising environment and will also alleviate the problem of free moving pedals wiht pose a danger to the infirm or aged persons desiring exercise on a typical exercising machine. The angle of the platforms is easily adjustable should a different angle be desired. The device is rugged, easy to inspect, maintain and disassemble and is relatively inexpensive to produce.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1796682 (1931-03-01), Bell
patent: 3212776 (1965-10-01), Bassler
patent: 3511500 (1970-05-01), Dunn

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