WO2005042114A1 - Drive mechanism for upright type sationary bicycle - Google Patents

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WO2005042114A1
WO2005042114A1 PCT/KR2004/002743 KR2004002743W WO2005042114A1 WO 2005042114 A1 WO2005042114 A1 WO 2005042114A1 KR 2004002743 W KR2004002743 W KR 2004002743W WO 2005042114 A1 WO2005042114 A1 WO 2005042114A1
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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
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    • 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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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    • 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
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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
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
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  • the present invention relates to an upright type stationary bicycle, and more particularly to a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle capable of allowing the upright type stationary bicycle to be driven in various directions while a user exercises thereupon, such that the user can obtain an effect of exercise of the whole body.
  • FIG. 1 is a side view illustrating an upright type stationary bicycle according to a first embodiment of the prior art.
  • the prior art upright type stationary bicycle includes a seat 24 on which a user sits, a seat supporting pipe 25 supporting the seat 24, a bicycle body 26 at which the seat 24 is located at a predetermined position by the seat supporting pipe 25, a base frame 28 located supporting the bicycle body 26, handles 22, a handle supporting pipe 23 supporting the handles 22 attached at one end portion thereof, in which the handle supporting pipe 23 is installed at one side of the bicycle body 26 inclined by a predetermined angle, and a pair of pedals installed at both outer sides of the center portions of the bicycle body 26.
  • the prior art upright type stationary bicycle enables the user to mainly strengthen his/her lower body, such as the legs, but it dbes not tend to provide movement of the upper body or parts of the body other than the lower body. Also, since the user simply and repeatedly exercises the legs, he/she quickly loses interest.
  • FIG. 2 is a side view illustrating an upright type stationary bicycle provided with an elastic drive mechanism according to a second embodiment of the prior art.
  • the prior art drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle includes an upper shaft 7 with a predetermined length driven in various directions, in which the upper shaft 7 is installed in the horizontal direction, a plurality of upper elastic means supporting units 6 inserted into the upper shaft 7 so as to be rotatable with respect to the upper shaft 7 and driven with the upper shaft 7, a plurality of elastic means 8 installed under the plurality of upper elastic means supporting units 6, respectively, for generating elastic forces in various directions as they are stretched and relaxed, a plurality of lower elastic means supporting units 11 installed under the plurality of elastic means 8, respectively, for supporting the plurality of elastic means 8, and a lower shaft 9 with a predetermined length, inserted under the plurality of lower elastic means supporting units 11 in parallel with the upper shaft 7 and fixed to a base frame 10.
  • Such transferred force causes elastic forces from the plurality of elastic means 8 to drive the upper shaft 7 in various directions through the plurality of upper elastic means supporting units 6, thereby driving the bicycle body 30 connected to the upper shaft 7 in various directions.
  • the prior art upright type stationary bicycle enables the user to actively exercise the whole body inducing the legs, for a relatively long time, and to feel interest in exercising.
  • the prior art drive mechanism for the upright type stationary bicycle has disadvantages in that the upper and lower elastic means supporting units can be separated from the upper and lower shafts, respectively, since they are not fixed thereto, and the method for connecting the lower shaft to the base frame is extremely complicated.
  • the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle capable of enabling a user to perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body and to stably perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body as the drive mechanism is easily fixed to a base frame using bent bolts.
  • a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle comprising; a base frame, a driving link formed as a bent clamp, wherein one end of the driving link is fixedly connected to one end of a body at one end of the base frame, the other end of the body being hingably connected to the other end of the base frame, a fixing plate fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link such that it can be driven together with the driving link, an upper elastic means base connected to the lower portion of the fixing plate such that one end of the elastic means is inserted thereinto and a lower elastic means base installed on the base frame corresponding to the upper elastic means base such that the other end of the elastic means is inserted thereinto, wherein the lower elastic means base is fixedly installed on the base frame by a clamp bolt.
  • the fixing plate is fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link by welding, and the upper elastic means base is separately connected to the fixing plate in a nut and bolt coupling fashion.
  • the base frame is formed of rubber, plastic or iron.
  • the clamp bolt may include a plurality of conical protrusions formed in the circumferential drection of the circular head thereof to connect the lower elastic means base to the base frame and to connect a hinge shaft member to the base frame, in which the hinge shaft member hingably connects the other end of the body to the other end of the base frame.
  • the elastic means includes a spring or air cushion.
  • the upright type stationary bicycle with the drive mechanism according to the present invention enables a user to perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body using driving force of elastic means and to stably perform various exercise, while being relatively inexpensive. Also, since the driving link connected to the body is made in a bent clamp form and the driving link and the upper elastic means base are integratedly attached to the fixing plate, the upright type stationary bicycle enables a user to stably perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body by means of the wide variety of movements inherent to the operation method of the upright type stationary bicycle of the present invention.
  • Fig. 1 is a side view illustrating an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to a first embodment of the prior art
  • Fig. 2 is a side view illustrating an upright type stationary bicycle provided with an elastic drive mechanism accordng to a second embodment of the prior art
  • Fig. 1 is a side view illustrating an upright type stationary bicycle provided with an elastic drive mechanism accordng to a second embodment of the prior art
  • Fig. 2 is a side view illustrating an upright type stationary bicycle provided with an elastic drive mechanism accordng to a second embodment of the prior art
  • FIG. 3 is a top view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention
  • Fig. 4 is a side view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention
  • Fig. 5 is a rear view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention
  • Fig. 6a is a detailed view illustrating a clamp bolt as a coupling member of a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention
  • Fig. 6b is a view illustrating a state in which a clamp bolt as a coupling member of a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention is installed into a plate.
  • FIG. 3 is a top view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention.
  • Fig. 4 is a side view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention.
  • Fig. 5 is a rear view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention.
  • Fig. 6a is a detailed view illustrating a clamp bolt as a coupling member of a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention.
  • Fig. 6b is a view illustrating a state in which a clamp bolt as a coupling member of a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention is installed into a plate.
  • a base frame 50 with a predetermined size is placed on the ground.
  • a driving link 52 is formed as a bent clamp.
  • one end of the driving link 52 is fixedly connected to one end of a body 30 of the upright type stationary bicycle at one end of the base frame 50.
  • the other end of the body 30 is hingably connected to the other end of the base frame 50.
  • a fixing plate 53 is fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link 52 such that it can be driven together with the driving link 52.
  • An upper elastic means base 54 is connected to the lower portion of the fixing plate 53 such that one end of the elastic means 16 is inserted thereinto.
  • a lower elastic means base 55 is installed on the base frame 50 correspondng to the upper elastic means base 54 such that the other end of the elastic means 16 is inserted thereinto.
  • the lower elastic means base 55 is fixedly installed on the base frame 50 by a clamp bolt 56.
  • the fixing plate 53 is fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link 52 by weldng.
  • the upper elastic means base (54) is separately connected to the fixing plate 53 in a nut and bolt coupling fashion.
  • the base frame 50 is formed of rubber, plastic or iron etc.
  • the clamp bolt 56 includes a plurality of conical protrusions 59 formed in the circumferential drection of the circular head thereof to connect the lower elastic means base 55 to the base frame 50 and to connect a hinge shaft member 6 to the base frame 50, in which the hinge shaft 6 hingably connects the other end of the body 30 to the other end of the base frame 50.
  • the elastic means 16 includes a spring or air cushion or other material having suitable elasticity.
  • the elastic means 16 between the upper and lower elastic means bases 54 and 55 is pressed, generating elastic force.
  • the elastic force serves to drive the upper elastic means base 54 and the fixing plate 53 in various drections.
  • the driving link 52 attached under the fixing plate 53 is driven such that the body 30 is driven in various drections.
  • the upright type stationary bicycle with the drive mechanism according to the present invention enables a user to perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body using driving force of elastic means and to stably perform various exercise, while being relatively inexpensive.
  • the driving link connected to the body is made in a bent clamp form and the driving link and the upper elastic means base are integratedly attached to the fixing plate, the upright type stationary bicycle enables a user to stably perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body by means of the wide variety of movements inherent to the operation method of the upright type stationary bicycle of the present invention.
  • bent bolts accordng to the present invention allow the lower elastic means base and the hinge shaft to be fixed to the base frame, the drive mechanism for the upright type stationary bicycle can be easily assembled.
  • the upright type stationary bicycle with the drive mechanism according to the present invention enables a user to perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body using driving force of elastic means and to stably perform various exercise, while being relatively inexpensive.
  • the driving link connected to the body is made in a bent clamp form and the driving link and the upper elastic means base are integratedly attached to the fixing plate, the upright type stationary bicycle enables a user to stably perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body by means of the wide variety of movements inherent to the operation method of the upright type stationary bicycle of the present invention.
  • bent bolts accordng to the present invention allow the lower elastic means base and the hinge shaft to be fixed to the base frame, the drive mechanism for the upright type stationary bicycle can be easily assembled.

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Disclosed herein is a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle allowing the upright type stationary bicycle to be driven in various directions such that the user can perform aerobic exercise of the whole body. The drive mechanism according to the present invention comprises a base frame, a driving link formed as a bent clamp, wherein one end of the driving link is fixedly connected to one end of a body at one end of the base frame, the other end of the body being hingably connected to the other end of the base frame, a fixing plate fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link such that it can be driven together with the driving link, an upper elastic means base connected to the lower portion of the fixing plate such that one end of the elastic means is inserted thereinto and a lower elastic means base installed on the base frame corresponding to the upper elastic means base such that the other end of the elastic means is inserted thereinto, wherein the lower elastic means base is fixedly installed on the base frame by a clamp bolt. The driving link connected to the body is made in a bent clamp form and the driving link and the upper elastic means base are integratedly attached to the fixing plate. The upright type stationary bicycle enables a user to stably perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body.

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Description DRIVE MECHANISM FOR UPRIGHT TYPE STATIONARY BICYCLE
Technical Field
[1] The present invention relates to an upright type stationary bicycle, and more particularly to a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle capable of allowing the upright type stationary bicycle to be driven in various directions while a user exercises thereupon, such that the user can obtain an effect of exercise of the whole body. Background Art
[2] Having a stationary exercise bicycle capable of similating outdoor bicycle ridng is valuable. Recently, the popularity of the stationary exercise bicycle has increased dramatically together with the fitness craze. The prior art upright type stationary bicycle is described with reference to the attached drawings.
[3] Fig. 1 is a side view illustrating an upright type stationary bicycle according to a first embodiment of the prior art.
[4] As shown in Fig. 1, the prior art upright type stationary bicycle includes a seat 24 on which a user sits, a seat supporting pipe 25 supporting the seat 24, a bicycle body 26 at which the seat 24 is located at a predetermined position by the seat supporting pipe 25, a base frame 28 located supporting the bicycle body 26, handles 22, a handle supporting pipe 23 supporting the handles 22 attached at one end portion thereof, in which the handle supporting pipe 23 is installed at one side of the bicycle body 26 inclined by a predetermined angle, and a pair of pedals installed at both outer sides of the center portions of the bicycle body 26.
[5] The prior art upright type stationary bicycle enables a user to exercise as he/she sits on the seat 24 and rotates the pedals 27.
[6] Here, the user sitting on the seat 24 and gripping the handles 22 exercises while he/ she confirms while his/her current exercise states and/or conditions for exercises displayed on a display 21.
[7] However, the prior art upright type stationary bicycle enables the user to mainly strengthen his/her lower body, such as the legs, but it dbes not tend to provide movement of the upper body or parts of the body other than the lower body. Also, since the user simply and repeatedly exercises the legs, he/she quickly loses interest.
[8] Fig. 2 is a side view illustrating an upright type stationary bicycle provided with an elastic drive mechanism according to a second embodiment of the prior art. As shown in the drawing, the prior art drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle includes an upper shaft 7 with a predetermined length driven in various directions, in which the upper shaft 7 is installed in the horizontal direction, a plurality of upper elastic means supporting units 6 inserted into the upper shaft 7 so as to be rotatable with respect to the upper shaft 7 and driven with the upper shaft 7, a plurality of elastic means 8 installed under the plurality of upper elastic means supporting units 6, respectively, for generating elastic forces in various directions as they are stretched and relaxed, a plurality of lower elastic means supporting units 11 installed under the plurality of elastic means 8, respectively, for supporting the plurality of elastic means 8, and a lower shaft 9 with a predetermined length, inserted under the plurality of lower elastic means supporting units 11 in parallel with the upper shaft 7 and fixed to a base frame 10.
[9] In operation of the prior art drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle, when movement generated by the weight of a bicycle body 30 is transferred to the upper shaft 7 while a user exercises using the upright type stationary bicycle, the plurality of upper elastic means supporting units 6 inserted to the upper shaft 7 are moved up, dbwn, left, right together.
[10] According to the motion of the plurality of upper elastic means supporting units 6, force is exerted on the plurality of elastic means 8 in various directions, thereby transferring the force to the plurality of lower elastic means supporting units 11.
[11] Such transferred force causes elastic forces from the plurality of elastic means 8 to drive the upper shaft 7 in various directions through the plurality of upper elastic means supporting units 6, thereby driving the bicycle body 30 connected to the upper shaft 7 in various directions.
[12] Accordingly, the prior art upright type stationary bicycle enables the user to actively exercise the whole body inducing the legs, for a relatively long time, and to feel interest in exercising. However, the prior art drive mechanism for the upright type stationary bicycle has disadvantages in that the upper and lower elastic means supporting units can be separated from the upper and lower shafts, respectively, since they are not fixed thereto, and the method for connecting the lower shaft to the base frame is extremely complicated. Disclosure of Invention Technical Problem [13] Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle capable of enabling a user to perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body and to stably perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body as the drive mechanism is easily fixed to a base frame using bent bolts. Technical Solution
[14] In accordance with the present invention, the above and other objects can be accomplished by the provision of a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle comprising; a base frame, a driving link formed as a bent clamp, wherein one end of the driving link is fixedly connected to one end of a body at one end of the base frame, the other end of the body being hingably connected to the other end of the base frame, a fixing plate fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link such that it can be driven together with the driving link, an upper elastic means base connected to the lower portion of the fixing plate such that one end of the elastic means is inserted thereinto and a lower elastic means base installed on the base frame corresponding to the upper elastic means base such that the other end of the elastic means is inserted thereinto, wherein the lower elastic means base is fixedly installed on the base frame by a clamp bolt.
[15] Preferably, the fixing plate is fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link by welding, and the upper elastic means base is separately connected to the fixing plate in a nut and bolt coupling fashion.
[16] Preferably, the base frame is formed of rubber, plastic or iron.
[17] Preferably, the clamp bolt may include a plurality of conical protrusions formed in the circumferential drection of the circular head thereof to connect the lower elastic means base to the base frame and to connect a hinge shaft member to the base frame, in which the hinge shaft member hingably connects the other end of the body to the other end of the base frame.
[18] Preferably, the elastic means includes a spring or air cushion. Advantageous Effects
[19] As mentioned in the description of the construction and operations above, unlike the prior art upright type stationary bicycle using a drive mechanism such that a user exercises only part of the body, the upright type stationary bicycle with the drive mechanism according to the present invention enables a user to perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body using driving force of elastic means and to stably perform various exercise, while being relatively inexpensive. Also, since the driving link connected to the body is made in a bent clamp form and the driving link and the upper elastic means base are integratedly attached to the fixing plate, the upright type stationary bicycle enables a user to stably perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body by means of the wide variety of movements inherent to the operation method of the upright type stationary bicycle of the present invention. Further, since bent bolts accordng to the present invention allow the lower elastic means base and the hinge shaft to be fixed to the base frame, the drive mechanism for the upright type stationary bicycle can be easily assembled. Brief Description of the Drawings [20] The above and other objects, features and other advantages of the present invention will be more clearly understood from the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, in which: [21] Fig. 1 is a side view illustrating an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to a first embodment of the prior art; [22] Fig. 2 is a side view illustrating an upright type stationary bicycle provided with an elastic drive mechanism accordng to a second embodment of the prior art; [23] Fig. 3 is a top view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention; [24] Fig. 4 is a side view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention; [25] Fig. 5 is a rear view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention; [26] Fig. 6a is a detailed view illustrating a clamp bolt as a coupling member of a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention; and [27] Fig. 6b is a view illustrating a state in which a clamp bolt as a coupling member of a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention is installed into a plate. [28] Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention [29] With reference to the attached drawings, the prefened embodment of the present invention is described below. [30] Fig. 3 is a top view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention. Fig. 4 is a side view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention. Fig. 5 is a rear view illustrating drive mechanisms installed in an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention. Fig. 6a is a detailed view illustrating a clamp bolt as a coupling member of a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention. Fig. 6b is a view illustrating a state in which a clamp bolt as a coupling member of a drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle accordng to the present invention is installed into a plate.
[31] Firstly, the construction of the drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle is described.
[32] A base frame 50 with a predetermined size is placed on the ground.
[33] A driving link 52 is formed as a bent clamp. Here, one end of the driving link 52 is fixedly connected to one end of a body 30 of the upright type stationary bicycle at one end of the base frame 50. Also, the other end of the body 30 is hingably connected to the other end of the base frame 50.
[34] A fixing plate 53 is fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link 52 such that it can be driven together with the driving link 52.
[35] An upper elastic means base 54 is connected to the lower portion of the fixing plate 53 such that one end of the elastic means 16 is inserted thereinto.
[36] A lower elastic means base 55 is installed on the base frame 50 correspondng to the upper elastic means base 54 such that the other end of the elastic means 16 is inserted thereinto.
[37] Here, the lower elastic means base 55 is fixedly installed on the base frame 50 by a clamp bolt 56.
[38] Also, the fixing plate 53 is fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link 52 by weldng. The upper elastic means base (54) is separately connected to the fixing plate 53 in a nut and bolt coupling fashion.
[39] The base frame 50 is formed of rubber, plastic or iron etc. The clamp bolt 56 includes a plurality of conical protrusions 59 formed in the circumferential drection of the circular head thereof to connect the lower elastic means base 55 to the base frame 50 and to connect a hinge shaft member 6 to the base frame 50, in which the hinge shaft 6 hingably connects the other end of the body 30 to the other end of the base frame 50.
[40] The elastic means 16 includes a spring or air cushion or other material having suitable elasticity.
[41] The operation of the drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle is described below.
[42] When a user's weight is applied to the body 30 while the user exercises using the upright type stationary bicycle, force generated by the body 30 is transferred to the driving link 52 formed as a bent clamp, which is connected to the lower portion of the body 30. The fixing plate 53 integratedly attached to the driving link 52 and the upper elastic means base 54 attached under the fixing plate 53 are moved up and dbwn sides and left and right sides together.
[43] The elastic means 16 between the upper and lower elastic means bases 54 and 55 is pressed, generating elastic force. The elastic force serves to drive the upper elastic means base 54 and the fixing plate 53 in various drections. At the same time, the driving link 52 attached under the fixing plate 53 is driven such that the body 30 is driven in various drections.
[44] Accordngly, the user can actively exercise the whole body, induing the legs, for a relatively long time, while maintaining interest in the exercise.
[45] As mentioned in the description of the construction and operations above, unlike the prior art upright type stationary bicycle using a drive mechanism such that a user exercises only part of the body, the upright type stationary bicycle with the drive mechanism according to the present invention enables a user to perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body using driving force of elastic means and to stably perform various exercise, while being relatively inexpensive. Also, since the driving link connected to the body is made in a bent clamp form and the driving link and the upper elastic means base are integratedly attached to the fixing plate, the upright type stationary bicycle enables a user to stably perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body by means of the wide variety of movements inherent to the operation method of the upright type stationary bicycle of the present invention. Further, since bent bolts accordng to the present invention allow the lower elastic means base and the hinge shaft to be fixed to the base frame, the drive mechanism for the upright type stationary bicycle can be easily assembled.
[46] Although the prefened embodments of the present invention have been dsclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various mod- fications, addtions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as dsclosed in the accompanying claims. Industrial Applicability
[47] As mentioned in the description of the construction and operations above, unlike the prior art upright type stationary bicycle using a drive mechanism such that a user exercises only part of the body, the upright type stationary bicycle with the drive mechanism according to the present invention enables a user to perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body using driving force of elastic means and to stably perform various exercise, while being relatively inexpensive. Also, since the driving link connected to the body is made in a bent clamp form and the driving link and the upper elastic means base are integratedly attached to the fixing plate, the upright type stationary bicycle enables a user to stably perform highly aerobic exercise of the whole body by means of the wide variety of movements inherent to the operation method of the upright type stationary bicycle of the present invention. Further, since bent bolts accordng to the present invention allow the lower elastic means base and the hinge shaft to be fixed to the base frame, the drive mechanism for the upright type stationary bicycle can be easily assembled.
[48] Although the prefened embodments of the present invention have been dsclosed for illustrative purposes, those skilled in the art will appreciate that various mod- fications, addtions and substitutions are possible, without departing from the scope and spirit of the invention as dsclosed in the accompanying claims.

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[1] A drive mechanism for an upright type stationary bicycle, comprising: a base frame (50); a driving link (52) formed as a bent clamp, wherein one end of the driving link (52) is fixedly connected to one end of a body (30) at one end of the base frame (50), wherein the other end of the body (30) is hingably connected to the other end of the base frame (50); a fixing plate (53) fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link (52) such that it can be driven together with the driving link (52); an upper elastic means base (54) connected to the lower portion of the fixing plate (53) such that one end of the elastic means (16) is inserted thereinto; and a lower elastic means base (55) installed on the base frame (50) conespondng to the upper elastic means base (54) such that the other end of the elastic means (16) is inserted thereinto, wherein the lower elastic means base (55) is fixedly installed on the base frame (50) by a clamp bolt (56).
[2] The drive mechanism accordng to claim 1, wherein the fixing plate (53) is fixedly attached to the upper portion of the other end of the driving link (52) by weldng, and the upper elastic means base (54) is separately connected to the fixing plate (53) in a nut and bolt coupling fashion.
[3] The drive mechanism accordng to claim 1, wherein the base frame (50) is formed of rubber, plastic or iron.
[4] The drive mechanism accordng to claim 1, wherein the clamp bolt (56) includes a plurality of conical protrusions (59) formed along the circumferential drection of the circular head thereof to connect the lower elastic means base (55) to the base frame (50) and to connect a hinge shaft member (6) to the base frame (50), in which the hinge shaft member (6) hingably connects the other end of the body (30) to the other end of the base frame (50).
[5] The drive mechanism accordng to claim 1, wherein the elastic means (16) includes a spring or air cushion.
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