Exercise devices – Having specific electrical feature – Equipment control
Patent
1996-06-28
1998-01-06
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Having specific electrical feature
Equipment control
482 54, 482 61, A63B 2200
Patent
active
057048762
ABSTRACT:
An aerobic wheelchair trainer (10) is provided. The wheelchair trainer includes a ramp (12) having a plurality of level steps (24-28). The steps lead a wheelchair inserted into the wheelchair trainer onto a platform (13). The wheelchair trainer also includes a support mechanism (16) that supports the weight of the wheelchair (22) and wheelchair occupant. A load mechanism (18) including a resistance roller (70) and an eddy current brake (110) is also included. The load mechanism provides a variable resistance to movement of the wheels (20) of the wheelchair. The wheelchair trainer (10) also includes a lift mechanism (14) that lifts the rear end of the wheelchair up and into or out of the support mechanism (16). The load mechanism (18) is connected to a controller (144). The wheelchair trainer (10) may be used either individually or may be connected to another compatible wheelchair trainer (10) over a phone line (152).
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Apley Richard J.
O'Connor Christensen
Racer-Mate, Inc.
Richman Glenn E.
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