Exercise devices – Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof – Bicycling
Patent
1994-10-06
1996-05-07
Apley, Richard J.
Exercise devices
Involving user translation or physical simulation thereof
Bicycling
482 64, 482 65, 601 36, A63B 2200
Patent
active
055140530
ABSTRACT:
An exercise apparatus for performing recumbent pedalling exercises including pedals slidably mounted on a substantially horizontal track, a belt having one end secured to each pedal extending back toward the user over an idler then to a drive shaft so that the belt unwinds from the drive shaft as the pedals are pressed along the track. Each drive shaft (one for each pedal) is coupled to a resistance wheel assembly through a one way clutch. The drive shaft is spring loaded so that each pedal returns to a starting position after being extend. Each pedal operates independent of the other pedal. In one embodiment, the resistance wheel assembly includes a fan in which resistance to turning can be controlled by controlling the width of expandable blades, by partially covering up the fan blades or by a variable transmission coupling the fan to the drive shaft. In another embodiment, the resistance wheel assembly includes a rubber wheel in contact with a roller. Force of the roller against the wheel may be controlled by any one of a number of means including a mechanical or electrical actuator.
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Hawkins Tranel
Smith Robert S.
Apley Richard J.
Clark Jeanne M.
Samuel Smith Robert
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