Mock bicycle for exercise and training effects

Details Mock bicycle for exercise and training effects Mock bicycle for exercise and training effects

1985-04-29

1987-12-01

Pinkham, Richard C.

Undertaking

272132, 272DIG5, 272DIG6, 272129, 273DIG28, 434 61, A63B 2100

Patent

active

047099178

ABSTRACT:
An exercise device is furnished with an electronic display or a mechanical belt for simulating road conditions. In an embodiment utilizing an electronic display, sensors are used to sense pedaling speed, rotational direction, and displacement of the handlebars. A brake handle producing a signal when actuated is also provided. The signals produced by the sensors are processed by a microprocessor for controlling the lateral position of the exercise bicycle with respect to the scene being displayed and the running speed of the road condition simulation. The microprocessor includes a memory which stores a program for controlling the pedaling resistance of the exercise device. In another embodiment, a belt provided with flat patterns on its surface depicting mock road conditions rotates. The user may control the position of a mock vehicle resting on the belt surface by manipulating the handlebars. The mock vehicle is coupled to the handlebar stem by a right-angle-shaped rod. Pedaling resistance is provided by coupling a multi-pole A.C. induction motor to the pedals.

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