Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
482063000 | Utilizing specific resistance generating structure | 28 |
20080234112 | BICYCLE MOUNTED EXERCISE AND TRAINING DEVICE - A bicycle trainer is a bicycle-mounted apparatus used to produce friction to resist the turning of a wheel of a bicycle, thereby requiring the rider to exert more energy than would otherwise be necessary. The bicycle trainer is adjustable by the rider while riding, and can simulate hill or mountain climbing at any positive grade. | 09-25-2008 |
20080261781 | Exercise machine - An exercise machine includes a supporting stage; a saddle arranged relatively for said supporting stage; a pedaling stage with a pair of pedals arranged relatively for said supporting stage; and a handle arranged relatively for said supporting stage. The pedaling stage is configured such that the pair of pedals are connected with one another via a first air pump. | 10-23-2008 |
20090029832 | Balanced magnetic brake assembly for exercise cycling apparatus - A brake assembly for exercise cycling apparatus comprises rotor means ( | 01-29-2009 |
20090036275 | Power-Supplying and Shock-Absorbing Device for an Exerciser - A power-supplying and shock-absorbing device for an exerciser consists of a bracket and a dynamo. The dynamo generates electricity for the exerciser, and the bracket is connected with the dynamo and the exerciser by plural elastic members, which can provide different shock-absorbing and buffering effects on different positions of the bracket. By such arrangements, better shock-absorbing and buffering effect can be provided to the dynamo. | 02-05-2009 |
20090075786 | SEATED EXERCISE APPARATUS - A seated exercise apparatus comprises a frame having a seat attached to the frame. A pair of opposed cranks are rotatably coupled to the frame such that they rotate about a first axis. A medial portion of each of a pair of elongated members are rotatably connected to the frame at a second axis. A first end of each elongated member has a handle and a second end of each elongated member is rotatably connected to a one end of a respective pedal arm. The other end of each pedal arm is in turn rotatably connected to a respective crank. Each pedal arm also has a pedal adapted to receive a user's foot. In operation, the apparatus provides the user with coordinated seated exercise of both the arms/hands and legs/feet. The feet move in a generally reciprocating up and down motion and the arms move in a coordinated generally arcuate motion. | 03-19-2009 |
20090149300 | Compact driving and resistance device for stationary bikes - A driving and resistance device for stationary bikes includes a frame including two boards between which a flywheel is located, a shaft extends through the flywheel and the two boards. A driving wheel is mounted to the shaft and drives the flywheel. The driving unit includes a first belt, a second belt, an idle wheel unit, an intermediate wheel unit and a passive wheel, the passive wheel is connected to a sleeve which is secured to the shaft. The driving wheel is driven by rotating the cranks on two ends of the shaft and the first belt, the intermediate wheel unit, the second belt, the passive wheel, the sleeve and the flywheel are driven in sequence. Because the driving wheel and the flywheel share the same shaft so that the driving and resistance device is compact. | 06-11-2009 |
20100009815 | Exercise apparatus with adjustable resistance assembly - The present invention relates to an exercise apparatus with an adjustable resistance assembly. The adjustable resistance assembly has a screw portion. An user can rotate an operating portion which is connected to one end of the screw portion to move the screw portion to drive a pushing portion toward a rotating member which is pivotally connected on the exercise apparatus. Simultaneously, the pushing portion drives an elastic member to cause deformation and make a friction surface of a resistance member which is connected on the elastic member gradually press the rotating member therefore increases friction resistance. When the user rotates the operating portion reversely, the screw portion is moved outward the rotating member and the elastic member recovered from the deformation thereby decreases the friction resistance relative to the rotating member. | 01-14-2010 |
20100069205 | Magnetic resistance device for exerciser - A magnetic resistance device for an exerciser includes a flywheel rotatably attached to a base with a spindle, a number of magnetic members attached to an outer peripheral rim of the flywheel, a carrier attached to the base, a magnetic attractive arm having one end attached to the carrier, and a handle actuatable cable coupled to the other end of the magnetic attractive arm for pivoting and moving the magnetic attractive arm toward and away from the magnetic members and the flywheel and for adjusting a magnetic retarding force applied to the flywheel, and for allowing the heat generated by the magnetic members to be easily and quickly dissipated. | 03-18-2010 |
20100179030 | Flywheel mounting assembly for an exercise bicycle - A flywheel mounting assembly for an exercise bicycle has a flywheel, a housing, at least one bearing, a holder and a hub. The housing defines a mounting space and an inner surface. The at least one bearing is mounted in the mounting space of the housing. The holder is tubular, has a mounting hole, an end rotatably mounted in the at least one bearing and an end extending through and being mounted securely with the flywheel. The hub is mounted securely in the mounting hole of the holder and has an axle extending through a center of the hub. Accordingly, weight and rotation of the flywheel is supported by the housing and stress is equally sustained by the housing, bearing, holder and hub. Therefore, deformation or distortion may be effectively prevented for smooth and stable flywheel rotation. | 07-15-2010 |
20100298103 | Bicycle Trainer with Variable Resistance to Pedaling - The invention is a bicycle trainer to which a standard bicycle temporarily attaches for exercise and simulated rides. A lifting mechanism raises and lowers the front tire, and in preferred embodiments, a frame engages the rear tire to hold the rear tire in an elevated position against a resistance cylinder. The resistance cylinder provides a force against rear tire revolution and varies the resistance to pedaling. The resistance cylinder can vary resistance against back tire revolution by pumping a resistance fluid into and out of the cylinder, by changing the position of the resistance cylinder in relation to the back tire, or by translation of the bicycle back and forth. In other embodiments, the trainer is electronically controlled to simulate real-world geographical courses programmed into a readable format for electronically maneuvering front tire and back tire positions as necessary to provide resistance to pedaling. | 11-25-2010 |
20100323850 | APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A COMPONENT OF AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device including at least one positionable component configured to be positioned by a user. The exercise device includes a frame to which a collar is mounted. The positionable component includes a member slidably received within the collar that may be positioned therein by sliding. A locking assembly is coupled to the collar and operable to lock the member in a selected position within the collar, release the member from the locked position, and when released, allow the member to slide within the collar. The locking assembly includes a cam pivotably mounted to the collar and a cam follower assembly selectively biased by the cam against a portion of the member disposed inside the collar. The locking assembly also includes a pair of engagement members disposed inside the collar opposite the cam. The engagement members are moveable relative to one another and biased by the cam against member. | 12-23-2010 |
20110028277 | SEATED EXERCISE APPARATUS - A seated exercise apparatus comprises a frame having a seat attached to the frame. A pair of opposed cranks are rotatably coupled to the frame such that they rotate about a first axis. A medial portion of each of a pair of elongated members is rotatably connected to the frame at a second axis. A first end of each elongated member has a handle and a second end of each elongated member is rotatably connected to a one end of a respective pedal arm. The handles may be adjustable to invert the handles from an upper position to a lower position. The other end of each pedal arm is in turn rotatably connected to a respective crank. Each pedal arm also has a pedal adapted to receive a user's foot. In operation, the apparatus provides the user with coordinated seated exercise of both the arms/hands and legs/feet. | 02-03-2011 |
20110143887 | EXERCISE BICYCLE - An exercise bicycle wherein when rotating the wheels by rotating pedals, the user feels the bicycle moving forward and being tilted left and right as whe n riding a bicycle outdoors, and also feels as if the user is riding on a slope, a plain road, etc., thus preventing the user from feeling monotonous and tedious a nd allowing the user to feel as if the user is riding a bicycle outdoors, thereby increasing the amount of exercise. | 06-16-2011 |
20110172064 | Exercise Apparatus And Method Of Using - An exercise apparatus and method of use for a total body workout. The exercise apparatus includes at least one stationary exercise equipment directed for lower body exercise, and at least one resistance device for upper body exercise deployed over the at least one stationary exercise equipment. Also included is a system adapted for providing a total body workout for an indoor cycling class that includes a plurality of stationary indoor cycling bikes and a plurality of resistance bands, one set of resistance bands deployed over each of the plurality of stationary indoor cycling bikes. The system enables users of the plurality of stationary indoor cycling bikes and resistance devices to simultaneously exercise the upper and lower body. | 07-14-2011 |
20110281694 | Exercise Cycle With Planetary Gear System And Rolling Recoiled Lateral Motion System - A planetary gear system in an exercise machine featuring a flywheel; an axle shaft positioned through the center of the flywheel, a sun gear disposed on the axle shaft and fixedly attached to the flywheel, a housing disposed on the axle shaft, a planet carrier fixedly attached to the axle shaft and disposed in the housing, and a ring gear fixedly attached in the housing. One or more planet gear wheels are rotatably attached to the planet carrier. The planet gear wheels can rotate independently of the planet carrier. Rotation of the axle shaft in a first direction rotates the planet carrier in the first direction, thereby causing the planet gear wheel to rotate in a second direction within the ring gear. Rotation of the planet gear wheel in the second direction causes the sun gear and the flywheel to together rotate in the first direction. | 11-17-2011 |
20130029809 | Abs-Cycle - An exercise machine adaptable to perform a cardiac workout and an abdominal workout simultaneously includes a frame structure, a resistance provider, a pair of pedals, a first sprocket, a second sprocket, a sprocket rotating means, an axis, an engaging means, a cable, a seat, an elastic band, a pair of shoulder straps, a monitor and a pulley system. The sprocket rotating means allows the first sprocket to engage and disengage with the exercise bike. The pedaling of the pedals allows the user to perform the cardiac workout. The pair of shoulder straps designed to insert along the shoulders of the user is connected to the cable and creates a tensional force thereon by getting stretched with the pedaling of the pedals. The tensional force pulls the user backward and the user in turn resists the backward movement by manually contracting abdominal muscles to perform the abdominal workout. | 01-31-2013 |
20130059698 | System and Method for Simulating Environmental Conditions on an Exercise Bicycle - A stationary exercise cycle includes a simulation system for simulating real-world terrain based on environmental and other real-world conditions. Using topographical or other data, an actual location can be simulated. The exercise cycle may include a resistance mechanism that is adjusted based on changes in simulated slope, and by amounts simulating actual frictional and gravitational forces. The simulated speed of the rider, as well as speed and direction of a simulated wind, are used to determine a simulated air speed. Based on the simulated air speed, the simulation system determines the simulated air resistance hindering the rider, and changes reflective of the simulated air resistance are made by the resistance mechanism. The stationary exercise cycle takes into account actual or approximate physical information of the user in determining the real-world conditions that are simulated, including the height, weight, shape, and/or rising position of the rider. | 03-07-2013 |
20130203563 | DUAL-PURPOSE EXERCISE EQUIPMENT - A dual-purpose exercise equipment includes a spin bike, a bicycle after removal of a rear wheel thereof, and a linking device arranged at one side of an axle of a flywheel of the spin bike and coupled with the bicycle. Thus, an individual user can selectively ride the spin bike or bicycle of the dual-purpose exercise equipment. Alternatively, two users can ride the spin bike and the bicycle respectively at the same time, enjoying riding a tandem bicycle. | 08-08-2013 |
20140194257 | FURNITURE FOR GENERATING GREEN ENERGY - The application provides items of furniture having a seating portion ( | 07-10-2014 |
20160028298 | RESISTANCE ADJUSTMENT DEVICE FOR EXERCISER - An adjustment device includes a casing to which a movable member and two positioning members are movably connected. Two links are connected between the movable member and the positioning members. Each positioning member has a magnetic member connected thereto and the flywheel has a magnetic operation face. When the movable member moves from a second position to a first position, the links drive the positioning members and the magnetic members from a close-to-center position to an off-center position, and the flywheel cuts the magnetic field of the magnetic members to generate a first resistance to the driving device and the flywheel. When the movable member moves from the first position to the second position, the positioning members and the magnetic members move from the off-center position to the close-to-center position to generate a second resistance that is different from the first resistance. | 01-28-2016 |
20160082310 | TWO STAGE PROGRESSIVE RESISTANCE TRAINER - A two-stage resistance trainer is provided having a first magnet that is in proximity to a rotating wheel, and a moveable second magnet that is linked to the first magnet. The first magnet is moved when the rotating wheel rotates and the second magnet is moved closer to the rotating wheel to add a second order effect to the resistance. The trainer is capable of adjusting the first magnet position in relation to the rotating wheel to provide a different relationship of speed to resistance. | 03-24-2016 |
20160082311 | Multifunctional Cardiovascular Training Device - The present invention relates to a multifunctional Cardiovascular training device. In particular, the invention relates to an apparatus with a configuration that can be modified depending on the type of exercise the user intends to undertake. The apparatus comprises a pedals block ( | 03-24-2016 |
20160375299 | Bicycling Exercise Apparatus - An apparatus permitting a user to perform a simulated bicycling exercise is provided. The design includes a frame having a head tube, wherein the frame maintains a set of pedals, a first upper rear mounting point and a second lower front mounting point configured to maintain the frame, a seat connected to the frame configured to support the user, and a stem connected to a handlebar arrangement, passing through the head tube, and connected to a base by a connection arrangement. The frame is configured to pivot about the first upper rear mounting point and second lower front mounting point in response to leaning by the user causing movement of the connection arrangement and rotation of the stem. The connection arrangement is adjustable to vary amount of rotation of the stem within the head tube in response to leaning by the user. | 12-29-2016 |
482064000 | Flywheel with braking band | 4 |
20090291811 | FREE WHEEL CLUTCH MECHANISM FOR BICYCLE DRIVE TRAIN - A clutch mechanism may be positioned in engagement with a slave sprocket of a drive train and a hub of a flywheel to create a frictional engagement between the sprocket and the hub, and to establish a break-free force threshold. When the drive train is actuated in the forward direction, the slave sprocket and the hub may move together, and when the drive train is actuated in the rearward direction under the influence of a force greater than the break-free force threshold, the clutch mechanism may slip between the slave sprocket and the hub, allowing the slave sprocket and the flywheel to move independently of one another. The clutch mechanism may also include a spring tensioner whereby the break-free force may be adjusted. | 11-26-2009 |
20140094349 | Reverse Resistance Unit Mount For A Bicycle Trainer - A bicycle trainer includes a reverse resistance unit mounting arrangement that is configured to increase traction between a bicycle wheel and a resistance unit upon an increase in the speed of rotation of the wheel. The reverse resistance unit mounting arrangement is configured to mount the resistance unit in a suspension-type manner and has an actuator that initially positions the resistance unit against the bicycle wheel. The reverse resistance unit mounting arrangement tends to pivot the resistance unit against the bicycle wheel during use, to automatically bias the wheel toward the resistance unit to prevent slippage between the bicycle tire and the roller of the resistance unit. | 04-03-2014 |
20140221168 | FLYWHEEL DEVICE FOR AN EXERCISE BIKE - A flywheel device for an exercise bike includes a frame body, a pedal unit and a reinforced glass flywheel. The pedal unit and the reinforced glass flywheel are assembled to the frame body. The frame body has a driving member connected with the pedal unit and the reinforced glass flywheel. The pedal unit and the reinforced glass flywheel are rotated spontaneously via the driving member. A driven device is pivotally mounted on a center portion of the reinforced glass flywheel. Two ends of the driven device are positioned on the frame body. One end of the driven device assembled with the driving member. | 08-07-2014 |
20150051052 | Flywheel Device of Bicycle - Disclosed is a flywheel device of a bicycle, including a flywheel means, a clutching means and a speed transforming means. The flywheel means is installed in rotation with the frame that is placed between the driving wheel and the driven wheel. The clutching means is engaged or disengaged between the flywheel means and the driving wheel according to an engaging state and a disengaging state thereof, wherein, a rotational energy is transferable between the flywheel means and the driving wheel during in the engaging state. The speed transforming means is connected between the flywheel means and the driving wheel by means of the clutching means to adjust a transmission ratio in relation to the driving wheel and the flywheel means. | 02-19-2015 |
482065000 | Wheel with edge engaging braking roller | 1 |
20100041523 | APPARATUS FOR POSITIONING A COMPONENT OF AN EXERCISE DEVICE - An exercise device including at least one positionable component configured to be positioned by a user. The exercise device includes a frame to which a collar is mounted. The positionable component includes a member slidably received within the collar that may be positioned therein by sliding. A locking assembly is coupled to the collar and operable to lock the member in a selected position within the collar, release the member from the locked position, and when released, allow the member to slide within the collar. The locking assembly includes a cam pivotably mounted to the collar and a cam follower assembly selectively biased by the cam against a portion of the member disposed inside the collar. The locking assembly also includes a pair of engagement members disposed inside the collar opposite the cam. The engagement members are moveable relative to one another and biased by the cam against member. | 02-18-2010 |