U.S. patent application number 15/212937 was filed with the patent office on 2017-01-19 for front elevated stationary bicycle.
The applicant listed for this patent is Thomas J. Burns, SR.. Invention is credited to Thomas J. Burns, SR..
Application Number | 20170014671 15/212937 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 57775546 |
Filed Date | 2017-01-19 |
United States Patent
Application |
20170014671 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Burns, SR.; Thomas J. |
January 19, 2017 |
Front Elevated Stationary Bicycle
Abstract
A front elevated stationary bicycle. The present system includes
a front support member, a rear support member, a central member
extending therebetween. A seat is secured on the central member
facing the front support member. A pedaling mechanism having a
flywheel and a pair of pedals rotatably attached thereto is secured
to the central member between the seat and the front end of the
central member. The front end of the central member is configured
so that it can be vertically adjusted relative to the front support
member, such that the pedals can be positioned above the seat.
Inventors: |
Burns, SR.; Thomas J.;
(Zeeland, MI) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
City |
State |
Country |
Type |
Burns, SR.; Thomas J. |
Zeeland |
MI |
US |
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Family ID: |
57775546 |
Appl. No.: |
15/212937 |
Filed: |
July 18, 2016 |
Related U.S. Patent Documents
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Application
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Filing Date |
Patent Number |
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62193769 |
Jul 17, 2015 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
1/1 |
Current CPC
Class: |
A63B 22/0046 20130101;
A63B 22/0023 20130101; A63B 21/00069 20130101; F16B 7/10 20130101;
A63B 24/0087 20130101; A63B 2225/09 20130101; A63B 2022/0652
20130101; F16B 7/105 20130101; A63B 2225/093 20130101; A63B 22/0605
20130101; A63B 21/225 20130101 |
International
Class: |
A63B 21/00 20060101
A63B021/00; A63B 23/035 20060101 A63B023/035; A63B 22/06 20060101
A63B022/06; A63B 21/22 20060101 A63B021/22; A63B 22/00 20060101
A63B022/00 |
Claims
1) An adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle, comprising: a
front support member; a rear support member; a central member
having a front end and a rear end extending therebetween, wherein
the front end can be vertically adjusted along the front support
member and secured thereto with a fastener; a seat disposed on
central member; a pedaling mechanism comprising a flywheel and a
pair of pedals rotatably attached thereto, wherein the flywheel is
configured to offer rotational resistance to the pedals, wherein
the pedaling mechanism is positioned between the seat and the front
support member.
2) The adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle of claim 1,
wherein front member further comprises a base foot and a vertical
element attached perpendicularly thereto.
3) The adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle of claim 2,
further comprising holes disposed along the vertical element.
4) The adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle of claim 3,
wherein the central element further comprises a hollow area adapted
to fit around the outer perimeter of the vertical element and a
hole disposed on the central element adjacent to the hollow area,
wherein a security pin can be placed through the hole of the
central element and a hole of the vertical element to secure the
central element to the vertical element.
5) The adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle of claim 4,
wherein the central member can be adjusted relative to the front
support member such that the pedals are raised higher than the
seat.
6) The adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle of claim 5,
wherein the central element further comprises a rear hollow area
adapted to fit around the outer perimeter of the rear vertical
element and a hole disposed on the central element adjacent to the
hollow area, wherein a security pin can be placed through the hole
of the central element and a hole of the rear vertical element to
secure the central element to the rear vertical element.
7) The adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle of claim 1,
wherein rear member further comprises a rear base foot and a rear
vertical element attached perpendicularly thereto.
8) The adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle of claim 1,
further comprising a resistance control mechanism configured to
adjust the rotational resistance of the flywheel.
9) The adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle of claim 1,
wherein the seat comprises a base and a back panel.
10) The adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle of claim 9,
wherein the seat is adjustable along the central element.
Description
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS
[0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional
Application No. 62/193,769 filed on Jul. 17, 2015. The above
identified patent application is herein incorporated by reference
in its entirety to provide continuity of disclosure.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The present invention relates to exercise equipment. More
specifically, the present invention relates to stationary bicycles
that are vertically adjustable such that the front end of the
stationary bicycle can be raised above the height of the rear end,
enabling a user to lean backward and exercise with their legs in an
elevated position.
[0003] Cycling is a popular sport that is used for enjoyment and
exercise. There are many situations which prohibit a person from
riding a bicycle outdoors, and many turn to exercise equipment such
as stationary bicycles to offer a similar experience in an indoor
setting. While cycling offers many health benefits, there are many
who find the crouched over position of a standard bicycle to be
uncomfortable. Stationary bicycles offer more comfortable seating
alternatives, such as wider seat with back support. However, some
individuals require an additional feature--the ability to exercise
while having their legs in an elevated position. For example, those
who suffer from various vascular diseases are often required to
keep the position of their legs higher than their heart while they
exercise. A stationary bicycle that can be adjusted to raise the
front end of the machine to accomplish this offers a valuable piece
of exercise equipment to this population.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0004] In view of the foregoing disadvantages inherent in the known
types of stationary bicycles now present in the prior art, the
present invention provides a stationary bicycle wherein the same
can be utilized for providing convenience for the user when
desiring to adjust the vertical height of the stationary bicycle.
The present system comprises a front support member, a rear support
member and a central member having a front end and a rear end
extending therebetween. A seat is disposed on the central member
facing the front support member. A pedaling mechanism comprising a
flywheel and a pair of pedals rotatably attached thereto is secured
to the central member between the seat and the front end of the
central member. In some embodiments of the invention, the level of
resistance of the flywheel is adjustable. The front end of the
central member is configured to be vertically adjusted relative to
the front support member, such that the pedals can be positioned
above the seat.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0005] Although the characteristic features of this invention will
be particularly pointed out in the claims, the invention itself and
manner in which it may be made and used may be better understood
after a review of the following description, taken in connection
with the accompanying drawings wherein like numeral annotations are
provided throughout.
[0006] FIG. 1 shows a perspective view of the adjustable front
elevated stationary bicycle.
[0007] FIG. 2 shows a perspective view the front end of the central
member secured to the front support member of the adjustable front
elevated stationary bicycle.
[0008] FIG. 3 shows a perspective view of the adjustable front
elevated stationary bicycle in use.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0009] Reference is made herein to the attached drawings. Like
reference numerals are used throughout the drawings to depict like
or similar elements of the adjustable front elevated stationary
bicycle. The figures are intended for representative purposes only
and should not be considered to be limiting in any respect.
[0010] Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, there are shown perspective
views of the adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle and the
front end of the front elevated stationary bicycle, respectively.
The adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle 10 comprises a
front support member 19, a rear support member 15, and a central
member 30 having a front end and a rear end extending therebetween.
A seat 40 is disposed on the central member 30 facing the front
support member 19. A pedaling mechanism 50 comprising a flywheel
and a pair of pedals 52 rotatably attached thereto is secured to
the central member 30 between the seat 40 and the front end of the
central member 30.
[0011] The central member 30 is attached to the front support
member 19 such that the front end of the central member 30 can be
raised or lowered along a vertical length of the front support
member 19 and secured in position with a fastener. In some
embodiments of the front elevated stationary bicycle 10, the front
support member 19 comprises a base foot 12 and a vertical element
18 attached perpendicularly thereto, forming a T-shape. The front
end of the central element 30 further comprises a hollow area
adapted to fit around the outer perimeter of the vertical element
18 of the front support member 19. Some embodiments of the front
elevated stationary bicycle further include a handle 26 extending
from the front end of the central element 30 to facilitate
adjustment of the height of the central element 30 relative to the
vertical element 18.
[0012] The vertical element 18 includes holes 20 disposed along its
length that are configured to accept a security pin 32
therethrough. There are two additional holes 34 disposed at the end
of the central element 30 adjacent to the hollow area that are
substantially the same size as the holes 20 on the vertical element
18. A user can adjust the height of the front end of the central
element 30 by removing the security pin 32, lifting the central
element 30 to the desired position, and reinserting the security
pin 32 through the holes 34 of the central element 30 and through
the holes 20 of the vertical element 18, thus locking the central
element 30 to the front support member 19 at the desired
height.
[0013] In further embodiments of the front elevated stationary
bicycle, the rear support member 15 is configured similarly to the
front support member 19 in that it is configured in a T-shape
having a rear base foot 14 and a rear vertical element 16. The rear
vertical element 16 further comprises holes 20 disposed along the
length thereof, configured to accept a security pin 32
therethrough. The rear end of the central element 30 further
comprises a hollow area adapted to fit around the outer perimeter
of the rear vertical element 16 of the rear support member 15. In
some embodiments of the front elevated stationary bicycle, there is
a handle 26 extending from the rear end of the central element 30
to facilitate adjustment of the height of the central element 30
relative to the rear vertical element 16. A user can adjust the
height of the rear end of the central element 30 in the method
described above regarding the front end of the central element
30.
[0014] The seat 40 comprises a base 42 secured to the central
element 30. There is a back panel 44 attached thereto to provide
support for a user, specifically when the front end of the front
elevated stationary bicycle is in a raised position. In some
embodiments of the front elevated stationary bicycle, the seat 40
position can be adjusted along the central element 30 to
accommodate users of various sizes and enable them to comfortably
reach the pedals 52. Some seats 40 further comprise handles to
allow a user to steady themselves while exercising.
[0015] Referring now to FIG. 3, there is shown a perspective view
of the adjustable front elevated stationary bicycle in use. In some
embodiments of the invention, the level of resistance of the
flywheel is adjustable. Some embodiments of the front elevated
stationary bicycle further comprise a mechanical knob to adjust the
resistance. Other embodiments comprise a digital controller 54 than
can adjust the resistance of the flywheel electronically.
[0016] The front end of the central member can be raised to a
position such that the pedals 52 of the pedaling mechanism 50 can
be positioned above the seat 40. For example, the pedals 52 can be
positioned farther away from the ground than the torso of a user
would be while sitting on the seat 40. This allows the front
elevated stationary bicycle to be used by individuals who require
that their legs be located above their heart when exercising.
[0017] It is therefore submitted that the instant invention has
been shown and described in various embodiments. It is recognized,
however, that departures may be made within the scope of the
invention and that obvious modifications will occur to a person
skilled in the art. With respect to the above description then, it
is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for
the parts of the invention, to include variations in size,
materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly
and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in
the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in
the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be
encompassed by the present invention.
[0018] Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only
of the principles of the invention. Further, since numerous
modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in
the art, it is not desired to limit the invention to the exact
construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly,
all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to,
falling within the scope of the invention.
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