GB2341331A - Stationary exercise bicycle - Google Patents
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- GB2341331A GB2341331A GB9819459A GB9819459A GB2341331A GB 2341331 A GB2341331 A GB 2341331A GB 9819459 A GB9819459 A GB 9819459A GB 9819459 A GB9819459 A GB 9819459A GB 2341331 A GB2341331 A GB 2341331A
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
- A63B22/0605—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B26/00—Exercising apparatus not covered by groups A63B1/00 - A63B25/00
- A63B26/003—Exercising apparatus not covered by groups A63B1/00 - A63B25/00 for improving balance or equilibrium
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
- A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
- A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
- A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
- A63B22/0605—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
- A63B2022/0635—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers specially adapted for a particular use
- A63B2022/0641—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers specially adapted for a particular use enabling a lateral movement of the exercising apparatus, e.g. for simulating movement on a bicycle
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Abstract
A stationary exercise bicycle is so mounted on its base that the body of the bicycle may lean over. The mounting means preferably comprises a hydraulic cylinder with a spring at one end.
Description
2341331 TITLE: AN EXERCISE STATIONARY BICYCLE
CROSS-REFERENCE
This invention is a continuation-in-part of the patent application Serial No. 09/111,519, filed July 8, 1998.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
1. Field of the Invention
This invention is related to an exercise stationary bicycle and in particular to one which can exactly simulate riding a bicycle. 2. Description of the Prior Art
A number of exercise devices have been designed and developed to enable people to take exercise indoors. Example of the most popular exercise devices are.
treadmills for simulating walking and jogging, stationary bicycles for simulating riding bicycles, and rowing exercisers for simulating rowing boats and stationary bicycles are probably the best machines for a cardiovascular conditioning programme. However, the frame of the conventional stationary bicycle is rigidly mounted at a fixed position thereby making it unable to simulate riding bicycles and causing the user to feel dull in a short period of time.
Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide an improved exercise stationary bicycle which can obviate and mitigate the above-mentioned drawbacks.
2 SUDgWY OF THE INVENTION This invention is related to an improved exercise stationary bicycle.
It is the primary object of the present invention to provide an improved exercise stationary bicycle which can be swayed from side to side in riding.
It is another object of the present invention to provide an improved exercise stationary bicycle which can exactly simulate riding a bicycle.
it is still another object of the present invention to provide an improved exercise stationary bicycle which can make a user to feel like riding a bicycle.
it is still another object of the present invention to provide an improved exercise stationary bicycle which is simple in construction and easy to manufacture.
It is a further object of the present invention to provide an improved exercise stationary bicycle which is good for a cardiovascular conditioning programme.
The foregoing objects and summary provide only a brief introduction to the present invention. To fully
3 appreciate these and other objects of the present invention as well as the invention itself, all of which will become apparent to those skilled in the art, the following detailed description of the invention and the claims should be read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Throughout the specification and drawings identical reference numerals refer to identical or similar parts.
Many other advantages and features of the present invention will become manifest to those versed in the art upon making reference to the detailed description and the accompanying sheets of drawings in which a preferred structural embodiment incorporating the principles of the present invention is shown by way of illustrative example.
4 BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of an exercise stationary bicycle according to the present invention; FIG. 2 is an exploded view of the pivot joint between 5 the fork and the base; FIG. 3 is a sectional view illustrating the pivot joint and locking mechanism between the fork and the base; FIG. 4 is an exploded view of the pivot joint between the seat tube and the base; FIG. 5 illustrates a second preferred embodiment of the pivot joint between the seat tube and the base; FIG. 6 illustrates how the second preferred embodiment of the pivot joint between the seat tube and the base works; FIG. 7 is a working view of the present invention; FIG. 8A illustrates a second preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 8B illustrates a third preferred embodiment of the present invention; FIG. SC illustrates a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention; and FIG. 8D illustrates a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT
For the purpose of promoting an understanding of the principles of the invention, reference will now be made to the embodiment illustrated in the drawings. Specific language will be used to describe same. it will, nevertheless, be understood that no limitation of the scope of the invention is thereby intended, such alterations and further modifications in the illustrated device, and such further applications of the principles of the invention as illustrated herein being contemplated as would normally occur to one skilled in the art to which the invention relates.
With reference to the drawings and in particular to FIG. 1 thereof, the exercise stationary bicycle according to the present invention generally comprises a frame 100, a seat 200, a pedal driving mechanism 300, and a base 600. The frame 10 basically includes a fork 101, a seat tube 102 and a seat stay 103. The seat 100 and the pedal driving mechanism 300 are mounted on appropriate positions of the frame 100. The pedal driving mechanism 300 may be 6 of any conventional design well known to the art and not considered a part of the invention. The lower ends of the fork 102, seat tube 102 and seat stay 103 are provided with pivot joints 101A, 102A and 103A, respectively. The fork 101 is provided with two cushion members 400 which are preferably hydraulic cylinders.
Referring to FIG. 2, the pivot joint 101A includes a U-shaped seat 101B pivotally connected with a block 101C.
The U-shaped seat 101B is rigidly mounted on the base 600, while the block 101C is fastened on the lower end of the fork 101. A pin 101D extends through the U-shaped seat 101B and the block 101C so that the fork 101 can be swayed from side to side with respect to the base 600 as desired.
A locking mechanism 500 is arranged on the pivot joint 101A and includes a lock pin 501, a spring 502, a cable 503 and a control lever 504 (see FIGS. I and 2) The lock pin 501 is formed with a flange 505 at an intermediate portion thereof and is fitted in a hole of an upwardly extending lug of the U-shaped member 101B. The lock pin 501 has an end extending out of the U-shaped member 101B 7 to engage with an end of the cable 503. The other end of the cable 503 is connected to the control lever 504. The spring 502 is fitted over the lock pin 501 and bears against the flange 505 of the pin 501 and an inner side of the lug of the U-shaped member 101B. The block 101C is formed with a hole 101E so that when the block 101C is disposed at a vertical position, the front end of the pin 101E will be forced by the spring 502 to go into the hole 101E of the block 101C. Hence, when the control lever 504 is pressed, the cable 503 will be pulled upwardly thereby forcing the pin 501 to get out of the hole 101E (see the dotted lines of FIG. 3) and therefore enabling the pivot joint 101A to sway from side to side (see FIG. 7). As the rider releases the control lever 504, the spring 502 will force the tip 501A of the pin 501 to move toward the block 101C so that the tip 501A will go into the hole 101E when the hole 101E is aligned with the pin 501, thereby locking the bicycle at a fixed position. The tip 501A of the pin 501 is of a conical end for facilitating the engagement 20between the pin 501 and the hole 101E.
8 Referring to FIGS. I and 4, the pivot joints 102A and 103A are of similar structure and only the pivot joint 102A is taken as an example to describle the structure thereof. The lower end of the seat tube 102 is formed 5 with an inverted U-shaped member 111A. A seat member 1021 is fixedly mounted on the base 600. A pin 111B extends through the inverted U-shaped member 111A of the seat tube 102 and the seat member 1021 thereby forming the pivot joint 102A.
FIGS. 5 and 6 illustrate a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the pivot joints 102A and 103A may be structured so that the lower end of the seat tube 102 is provided with a pivoted roller 111C and the seat member 1021 has two pivoted rollers 111D and 111E engaged with the pivoted roller 111C thereby enabling the tubular member 102 to sway from side to side with respect to the seat member 1021.
FIG. 8A illustrates a second preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the seat stay is provided with two cushion means such as compression springs 401 and 402 at two sides thereof.
FIG. 8B illustrates a third preferred embodiment of the present invention. As illustrated, the seat tube is provided with two cushion means such as compression 5 springs 401 and 402 at two sides thereof.
FIG. 8C illustrates a fourth preferred embodiment of the present invention. As can be seen, only the seat stay is provided with two cushion means such as compression springs 401 and 402 at two sides thereof.
FIG. 8D illustrates a fifth preferred embodiment of the present invention. As shown, the upper end of the cushion means 400 is enclosed with a spring 403.
It will be understood that each of the elements described above, or two or more together may also find a useful application in other types of methods differing from the type described above.
While certain novel features of this invention have been shown and described and are pointed out in the a=exed claim, it is not intended to be limited to the details above, since it will be understood that various 0 omissions, modifications, substitutions and changes in the forms and details of the device illustrated and in its operation can be made by those skilled in the art without departing in any way from the spirit of the present 5 invention.
Without further analysis, the foregoing will so fully reveal the gist of the present invention that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily adapt it for various applications without omitting features that, from the standpoint of prior art, fairly constitute essential characteristics of the generic or specific aspects of this invention.
Claims (6)
1. An exercise stationary bicycle comprising: a base; a frame having a seat stay, a seat tube and a fork pivotally mounted on said base; first cushion means connecting said seat stay to said base; second cushion means connecting said fork to said base; whereby said frame will be swayed from side from side in riding.
2. The exercise stationary bicycle as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cushion means are preferably hydraulic cylinders each provided with a spring at an upper end thereof.
3. An exercise stationary bicycle comprising:
a base; a frame having a seat stay, a seat tube and a fork pivotally mounted on said base; cushion means connecting said seat tube to said 12 base; whereby said frame will be swayed from side from side in riding.
4. The exercise stationary bicycle as claimed in claim 3, wherein said cushion means are preferably hydraulic cylinders each provided with a spring at an upper end thereof.
5. An exercise stationary bicycle comprising: a base; a frame having a seat stay, a seat tube and a fork pivotally mounted on said base; cushion means connecting said seat stay to said base; whereby said frame will be swayed from side from side in riding.
6. The exercise stationary bicycle as claimed in claim 5, wherein said cushion means are preferably hydraulic cylinders each provided with a spring at an upper end thereof.
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GB9819459A GB2341331A (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1998-09-08 | Stationary exercise bicycle |
DE29816569U DE29816569U1 (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1998-09-15 | Stationary exercise bike |
FR9812094A FR2783718B3 (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1998-09-28 | FIXED TRAINING BICYCLE |
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GB9819459A GB2341331A (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1998-09-08 | Stationary exercise bicycle |
DE29816569U DE29816569U1 (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1998-09-15 | Stationary exercise bike |
FR9812094A FR2783718B3 (en) | 1998-09-08 | 1998-09-28 | FIXED TRAINING BICYCLE |
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CN102258848A (en) * | 2010-05-25 | 2011-11-30 | 上海薄荷信息科技有限公司 | Bicycle equipment as virtual private sport coach and control system |
US9205298B2 (en) | 2012-04-17 | 2015-12-08 | Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc. | Exercise machine with unstable user support |
US9707448B2 (en) | 2012-08-08 | 2017-07-18 | Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc. | Exercise machine with movable user support |
US9833656B2 (en) | 2012-08-08 | 2017-12-05 | Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc. | Exercise machine for movable user support |
US10420985B2 (en) | 2012-08-08 | 2019-09-24 | Hoist Fitness Systems, Inc. | Exercise machine with movable user support |
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