U.S. patent application number 11/751780 was filed with the patent office on 2008-11-27 for riding trainer.
This patent application is currently assigned to KING I TECH CORPORATION. Invention is credited to Ming-Fu CHOU.
Application Number | 20080293554 11/751780 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 40072950 |
Filed Date | 2008-11-27 |
United States Patent
Application |
20080293554 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
CHOU; Ming-Fu |
November 27, 2008 |
RIDING TRAINER
Abstract
The riding trainer structure includes a foundation, a drive
motor, a first drive gear, a vertical rocker, a swinging seat
frame, a second drive gear and a vertical guide set. The first
drive gear is screwed onto the standing support, and a first drive
wheel is eccentrically arranged at one side of the first drive
gear. The bottom of the vertical rocker is screwed onto the
foundation for horizontal swinging. A limit guide portion is placed
at one side of the vertical rocker. The second drive gear driven by
the first drive gear can rotate synchronously, and an eccentric
second drive wheel of the second drive gear drives the vertical
guide set, enabling the top of latch rod to drive the swinging seat
frame vertically. The swinging amplitude of the vertical rocker
could be changed to achieve better swinging strength and
stability.
Inventors: |
CHOU; Ming-Fu; (Taichung
City, TW) |
Correspondence
Address: |
EGBERT LAW OFFICES
412 MAIN STREET, 7TH FLOOR
HOUSTON
TX
77002
US
|
Assignee: |
KING I TECH CORPORATION
Taichung City
TW
|
Family ID: |
40072950 |
Appl. No.: |
11/751780 |
Filed: |
May 22, 2007 |
Current U.S.
Class: |
482/142 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 69/04 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
482/142 |
International
Class: |
A63B 26/00 20060101
A63B026/00 |
Claims
1-4. (canceled)
5. A riding trainer apparatus comprising: a foundation having a
grounding support and a standing support; a drive motor affixed at
a desired height on said standing support, said drive motor having
a worm-driven portion at power output end thereof; a drive gear
screwed onto the standing support, said first drive gear having a
tip edge coupled to said worm-driven portion of said drive motor,
said first drive gear having a first drive wheel eccentrically
arranged at one side thereof; a vertical rocker having a shaft
support with a bottom fastened to said foundation so as to allow
said vertical rocker to swing horizontally, said vertical rocker
having a limit guide portion on one side thereof so as to
correspond to the said first drive wheel, said vertical rocker
having a top protruding to a predefined location over said first
drive gear; a swinging seat frame having a middle section screwed
onto said top of said vertical rocker so as to allow said swinging
seat frame to swing vertically; a second drive gear flexibly
screwed onto said standing support, said second drive gear drivable
by said first drive gear by a drive gear set such that said second
drive gear rotates synchronously with said first drive gear, said
second drive gear having a second drive wheel eccentrically
positioned on one side thereof; a vertical guide set having a
positioning base and a guide base and a slide bar and a latch rod,
said positioning base suitable for positioning said vertical guide
set, said guide base having a groove receiving said second drive
wheel, said slide bar passing through a punch hole in said
positioning base, said slide bar having top linked to said latch
rod and bottom linked to said guide base, one side of said top of
said latch rod corresponding to said swinging seat frame being
freely linked; and a free wheel positioned on one side of said top
of said latch rod, said swinging seat frame having a C-shaped
groove receiving said free wheel therein so as to form a flexible
linkage.
6. The riding trainer apparatus of claim 5, further comprising: a
cross bar positioned at said top of said vertical rocker, said
cross bar having tap holes formed at opposite ends thereof, said
swinging seat frame forming a rectangular frame, said swinging seat
frame having a pair of punch holes corresponding in location to
said tap holes, said pair of punch holes and said tap holes each
receiving a bolt therein.
7. The riding trainer apparatus of claim 5, further comprising: a
ladle stand externally affixed onto said second drive gear and to
said drive gear set, said ladle stand having an opening at one side
thereof, said ladle stand having a locating hole receiving said
positioning base.
Description
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED U.S. APPLICATIONS
[0001] Not applicable.
STATEMENT REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH OR DEVELOPMENT
[0002] Not applicable.
NAMES OF PARTIES TO A JOINT RESEARCH AGREEMENT
[0003] Not applicable.
REFERENCE TO AN APPENDIX SUBMITTED ON COMPACT DISC
[0004] Not applicable.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0005] 1. Field of the Invention
[0006] The present invention relates generally to fitness
equipment, and more particularly to innovative fitness equipment
which is a riding trainer.
[0007] 2. Description of Related Art Including Information
Disclosed Under 37 CFR 1.97 and 37 CFR 1.98
[0008] The riding trainer is a new type of fitness equipment used
to simulate horse riding. The activity is a natural physical
exercise promoting metabolism and making the individual slimmer and
healthier.
[0009] The riding trainer is highly recognized by the users since
it differs a lot from traditional sports and fitness devices, e.g.
treadmills and oval track steppers. Physical exercise and amusement
are achieved through swinging on the trainer. The riding trainer
can operate simply and conveniently, presenting bright market
prospects and potential.
[0010] As for currently available riding trainers with financial
backing, the internal functional structure is almost the same,
apart from specific patterns and configuration modes. As a whole,
the structural design of riding trainer is not perfected due to the
short time-to-market for the products. Thus, there is room for
improvement. So, the objective and direction of this industry is to
develop innovative and applicable structures with continuous
R&D efforts.
[0011] Therefore, the inventor has provided the present invention
of practicability after deliberate design and evaluation based on
years of experience in the production, development and design of
related products.
BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0012] There is enhanced efficacy of the present invention as
follows.
[0013] A first drive wheel 32 is eccentrically arranged at one side
of the first drive gear 30, and the swinging amplitude of vertical
rocker 40 could be adjusted by simply changing the eccentric
position of the first drive wheel 32, thereby achieving optimum
cost-effectiveness and industrial performance through different
structures.
[0014] The bottom of the vertical rocker 40 is screwed onto the
foundation 10, and the bottom 43 is extended over the first drive
gear 30, so the vertical rocker 40 could be located at optimum
height and provided with a proper swinging arm, thus ensuring
optimum swinging strength and stability for swinging seat frame 50,
further improving the performance of the riding trainer A.
[0015] The vertical guide set 70 contains a positioning base 71, a
guide base 72, a slide bar 73 and a latch rod 74. The optimum
vertical swinging behavior of the swinging seat frame 50 could be
achieved through stable sliding of slide bar 73 via the positioning
base 71.
[0016] Although the invention has been explained in relation to its
preferred embodiment, it is to be understood that many other
possible modifications and variations can be made without departing
from the spirit and scope of the invention as hereinafter
claimed.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS
[0017] FIG. 1 shows an assembled perspective view of the present
invention.
[0018] FIG. 2 shows a partially exploded perspective view of the
present invention.
[0019] FIG. 3 shows a partially enlarged perspective view of FIG.
2.
[0020] FIG. 4 shows a perspective view of the present invention
when the first drive wheel of the first drive gear is adapted to
the limit guide portion of the vertical rocker.
[0021] FIG. 5 shows a perspective view of the application of the
riding trainer of the present invention.
[0022] FIG. 6 shows a schematic view of the operation of the
vertical rocker of the present invention.
[0023] FIG. 7 shows a second schematic view of the operation of the
vertical rocker of the present invention.
[0024] FIG. 8 shows a third schematic view of the operation of the
vertical rocker of the present invention.
[0025] FIG. 9 shows still another schematic view of the operation
of the vertical rocker of the present invention.
[0026] FIG. 10 shows a schematic view of the entire operating path
of the riding trainer of the present invention.
[0027] FIG. 11 shows a second schematic view of the operation of
the vertical guide set of the present invention.
[0028] FIG. 12 shows a third schematic view of the operation of the
vertical guide set of the present invention.
[0029] FIG. 13 shows a first schematic view of the operation of the
swinging seat frame of the present invention.
[0030] FIG. 14 shows a second schematic view of the operation of
the swinging seat frame of the present invention.
[0031] FIG. 15 shows a third schematic view of the operation of the
swinging seat frame of the present invention.
[0032] FIG. 16 shows a perspective view of the operation of the
vertical guide set of the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0033] The features and the advantages of the present invention
will be more readily understood upon a thoughtful deliberation of
the following detailed description of a preferred embodiment of the
present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings.
[0034] FIGS. 1-5 depict preferred embodiments of the riding trainer
of the present invention. The embodiments are provided only for
explanatory purposes.
[0035] The riding trainer A comprises a foundation 10, which
contains a grounding support 11 and a standing support 12. A drive
motor 20 is assembled at a predefined height of the standing
support, and a worm-driven portion 22 is located at the power
output end 21 of the drive motor 20. The first drive gear 30 is
screwed onto the standing support 12, while the tip edge 31 is
coupled with the worm-driven portion 22 at the power output end 21
of drive motor 20. A first drive wheel 32 is eccentrically arranged
at one side of the first drive gear 30. A vertical rocker 40 is
provided with a shaft support 41 at the bottom, which is fastened
to the foundation 10 through the compound gasket 14 of the bolt 13,
so that the vertical rocker 40 swings horizontally. A limit guide
portion 42 is placed at one side of the vertical rocker 40
corresponding to the first drive wheel 32 of the first drive gear
30. The top 43 of the vertical rocker 40 protrudes to a predefined
location over the first drive gear 30.
[0036] A swinging seat frame 50 has a middle section screwed onto
the top of the vertical rocker 40, so that two sides 51 of the
swinging seat frame 50 can swing vertically. A cross bar 44 is
placed at top 43 of the vertical rocker 40, and tap holes 45 are
placed at both sides of the cross bar 44 so that the swinging seat
frame 50 is formed by a rectangular frame. Two punch holes 52 are
set at both sides of the swinging seat frame 50 corresponding to
the tap holes 45 of the cross bar 44 and are used for screwing via
bolt 46.
[0037] A second drive gear 60 is flexibly screwed onto the standing
support 12. The second drive gear 60 could be driven by the first
drive gear 30 via the drive gear set 61, so that it can rotate
synchronously with the first drive gear 30. A second drive wheel 62
is eccentrically arranged at one side of the second drive gear 60.
A ladle stand 80 is assembled externally onto the second drive gear
60 and drive gear set 61, while an opening 81 is set at one side of
the ladle stand. The ladle stand also has a locating hole 82 for
fixation of positioning base 71 of the vertical guide set 70.
[0038] A vertical guide set 70 contains a positioning base 71, a
guide base 72, a slide bar 73 and a latch rod 74. The positioning
base 71 is used for positioning the vertical guide set 70. The
guide base 72 is provided with a groove 75 adapted to the second
drive wheel 62 of the second drive gear 60. The slide bar 73 passes
through the punch hole 77 of the positioning base 71, while the top
of slide bar 73 is linked to the latch rod 74 and the bottom of the
slide bar 73 is linked to the guide base 72. A free wheel 76 is
placed at one side of the top of latch rod 74, so that a c-shaped
groove 53 on the swinging seat frame 50 could be arranged for
insertion of the free wheel 76, thus forming a flexible linkage
state.
[0039] Based upon above-specified structures, the present operation
operates as follows.
[0040] Referring to FIGS. 6-8, when the first drive gear 30
rotates, the first drive wheel 32 is driven to shift within the
limit guide portion 42. The vertical rocker 40 is screwed securely
onto the shaft support 41, so that the vertical rocker 40 swings
horizontally. Referring also to FIG. 9, when the axial point R1 of
shaft support 41 meets the axial line L1, and when the axial point
R2 of first drive gear 30 meets the axial line L2, these two axial
lines run in parallel, so that axial points of shaft support 41 and
first drive gear 30 are misaligned, allowing increase in the
swinging angle, and selectively meeting user demands.
[0041] Referring to FIGS. 10-12, when the drive gear set 61
rotates, the second drive gear 60 is driven along with the second
drive wheel 62. A ladle stand 80 is externally assembled onto the
second drive gear 60 and drive gear set 61. An opening 81 is placed
at one side of the ladle stand, and the ladle stand is also
provided with a locating hole 82 for fixation of positioning base
71 of the vertical guide set 70. When the second drive wheel 62
shifts eccentrically in the groove 75, the vertical guide set 70 is
driven to shift vertically, thus driving the free wheel 76 on top
of the latch rod 74. Referring also to FIGS. 13-15, when the latch
rod 74 shifts vertically, the free wheel 76 could be inserted into
a .OR right.-shaped groove 53 on the swinging seat frame 50, thus
achieving a flexible linkage state, and also allowing both sides 51
of the swinging seat frame 50 to swing vertically.
[0042] Referring to FIG. 16, the riding trainer A may swing in the
form of a similar .infin. pattern, helping to achieve the effect of
riding a horse.
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