1988-10-07
1990-05-01
Apley, Richard J.
Undertaking
128 25B, A63B 2304
Patent
active
049212435
ABSTRACT:
A motion device which provides circulatory stimulation and therapy of vascular disorders of legs. The motion device comprises two pivoting pedals positioned in a heel area on a base plate. The pedals are connected to a mechanism positioned between the pedals. The mechanism comprises a crank system having a shaft which is parallel to the pivoting axis of the pedals so that the pedals must be moved in push-pull motion. The shaft is connected with a transmission gearing which drives a flywheel. Thus the user of the device can easily overcome the top dead center points during operation. Through the use of a brake operating lightly on the flywheel, the necessary magnitude of force when stepping on the pedals can be sensitively adjusted.
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Apley Richard J.
Pauley Douglas H.
Speckman Thomas W.
Willse David H.
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