Elliptical exercise device with moving control tracks
    4.
    发明授权
    Elliptical exercise device with moving control tracks 有权
    具有移动控制轨迹的椭圆运动装置

    公开(公告)号:US09511255B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-12-06

    申请号:US15042811

    申请日:2016-02-12

    Inventor: Larry D. Miller

    Abstract: An elliptical exercise device has a frame and guide link pivotally attached thereto. A foot support link is pivotally connected to a lower attachment point of each guide link so that when the guide links pivot relative to the frame, foot receiving areas of the foot support links move in a path of travel having a horizontal component of motion. Vertical control tracks are pivotally connected to the frame and support the foot support links. A vertical drive is coupled to the forward portion of the frame and vertical control elements connect the vertical drive to the vertical control tracks.

    Abstract translation: 椭圆运动装置具有枢轴连接到其上的框架和导向连杆。 脚支撑连杆枢转地连接到每个引导连杆的下连接点,使得当引导件相对于框架枢转时,脚支撑连杆的脚接收区域在具有水平运动分量的行进路径中移动。 垂直控制轨道枢转地连接到框架并支撑脚支撑链节。 垂直驱动器耦合到框架的前部,垂直控制元件将垂直驱动器连接到垂直控制轨道。

    Exercise device with elliptical stepping motion
    5.
    发明授权
    Exercise device with elliptical stepping motion 有权
    具有椭圆形步进运动的运动装置

    公开(公告)号:US09468797B1

    公开(公告)日:2016-10-18

    申请号:US15141132

    申请日:2016-04-28

    Inventor: Larry D. Miller

    Abstract: An exercise device includes a frame, pivotally connected arm links and a crank assembly. A pair of foot links each has a forward end, a rearward end, and a mid-portion. Each foot link has a crank attachment at the forward end that is connected the crank assembly. A foot receiving area is defined at the rearward end of each foot link. Each foot receiving area is longitudinally fixed with respect to the respective foot link and the mid portion of each foot link has a defined support location. The frame supports the support locations of the support links at a generally constant vertical height while allowing horizontal motion relative to the frame. The rearward length of the foot links is at least 1.5 times the forward length such that the foot receiving areas move in a path of travel having more vertical travel than horizontal travel.

    Abstract translation: 锻炼装置包括框架,枢转连接的臂连杆和曲柄组件。 一对脚连接件各自具有前端,后端和中部。 每个脚连杆在前端具有连接曲柄组件的曲柄附件。 在每个脚连接的后端限定一个脚部接收区域。 每个脚接收区域相对于相应的脚连杆纵向地固定,并且每个脚连杆的中部具有限定的支撑位置。 框架以大致恒定的垂直高度支撑支撑链节的支撑位置,同时允许相对于框架的水平运动。 脚连接件的向后长度至少为前长度的1.5倍,使得脚接收区域在具有比水平行进更多的垂直行进的行进路径中移动。

    Elliptical exercise device
    6.
    发明授权
    Elliptical exercise device 有权
    椭圆运动装置

    公开(公告)号:US08979714B2

    公开(公告)日:2015-03-17

    申请号:US14083099

    申请日:2013-11-18

    Inventor: Larry D. Miller

    Abstract: An elliptical exercise device includes a frame supporting guide links which provide for a horizontal component of motion of associated foot support links. A mechanical coupling couples the foot support links to a crank system and intermediate links couple the crank system to the guide links such that a foot receiving area of each foot support link moves in a closed generally elliptical path when the crank system rotates.

    Abstract translation: 一种椭圆形运动装置包括支撑引导连杆的框架,该连杆提供相关联的脚支撑链节的水平运动部分。 机械联接将脚支撑连杆连接到曲柄系统,并且中间连杆将曲柄系统连接到引导连杆,使得当曲柄系统旋转时,每个脚支撑连杆的脚接收区域以闭合的大致椭圆形路径移动。

    ADAPTIVE EXERCISE DEVICE WITH VARIABLE COMPONENTS OF MOTION
    7.
    发明申请
    ADAPTIVE EXERCISE DEVICE WITH VARIABLE COMPONENTS OF MOTION 审中-公开
    具有可变运动成分的自适应运动装置

    公开(公告)号:US20130231217A1

    公开(公告)日:2013-09-05

    申请号:US13551381

    申请日:2012-07-17

    Inventor: Larry D. Miller

    Abstract: An adaptive exercise device is configured and operable to mechanically decouple the vertical and horizontal components of a user's foot and leg motion so as to allow the user to independently control the magnitude of both components of motion during the use of the device. The device includes a primary guide assembly which provides for foot motion along a path of travel having equal and opposite, selectably variable, horizontal components of motion and a secondary guide assembly which includes a crankless reciprocating control system which provides for foot motion along respective second paths of travel having equal and opposite, selectably variable, vertical components of motion.

    Abstract translation: 适应性锻炼装置被配置和可操作以机械地解耦用户的脚和腿运动的垂直和水平分量,以允许使用者在使用装置期间独立地控制运动的两个分量的大小。 该装置包括主引导组件,其沿着具有相等且相对的,可选择地可变的水平运动部件的行进路径提供脚运动,以及辅助引导组件,其包括无曲柄往复控制系统,其提供沿相应第二路径的脚运动 的行进具有相等和相反的,可选择的,可变的,垂直的运动分量。

    Exercise device with adjustable stride
    8.
    发明授权
    Exercise device with adjustable stride 失效
    运动装置可调步幅

    公开(公告)号:US07794362B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-09-14

    申请号:US12051214

    申请日:2008-03-19

    Inventor: Larry D. Miller

    Abstract: An exercise device providing a running and stepping foot action is configured to have an adjustable stride length which may be varied and reconfigured by a user while the device is in operation. The device effectively decouples the horizontal and vertical paths of travel of a user's foot. In this regard, the device includes a foot link which moves in a substantially horizontal path of travel under the control of a reciprocating link which engages a portion of the foot link. A control link engages another portion of the foot link and moves it in a substantially vertical direction under control of a crank assembly.

    Abstract translation: 提供跑步和踏脚动作的运动装置被配置为具有可调整步幅长度,其可以在装置运行时由用户改变和重新配置。 该装置有效地使用户脚的水平和垂直行进路径解耦。 在这方面,该装置包括脚连接件,该脚连杆在与脚连接件的一部分接合的往复连杆的控制下在基本上水平的行进路径中移动。 控制链路接合脚连杆的另一部分并且在曲柄组件的控制下沿基本垂直的方向移动。

    Hybrid propulsion system and method for its operation
    9.
    发明授权
    Hybrid propulsion system and method for its operation 失效
    混合推进系统及其运行方法

    公开(公告)号:US07669676B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-03-02

    申请号:US11733286

    申请日:2007-04-10

    Inventor: Larry D. Miller

    Abstract: A hybrid motor vehicle is operated in a front-loaded electrical power mode. The motor vehicle includes a first, electrical based, propulsion system which is powered by electrical energy stored in a rechargeable battery, and a second, fuel-based propulsion system, which is powered by oxidation of a fuel. According to the method, the amount of electrical energy stored in the battery is measured, and a percentage of that measured level is selected. A distance D which the first propulsion system, operating singly, and using that stored energy, can propel the vehicle is determined. A hybrid cruising range, which is greater than the distance D is selected, and a controller controls the operation of the first and second propulsion systems, in accord with a profile, so as to power the vehicle such that when the vehicle has traveled through the hybrid cruising range, the selected percentage of electrical energy is depleted, and when the vehicle has traveled through the first 50% of the hybrid cruising range, over 50% of the selected percentage of electrical energy stored in the battery is depleted. Also disclosed is a controller for implementing the method.

    Abstract translation: 混合动力车辆以前负载电力模式运行。 机动车辆包括由存储在可再充电电池中的电能供电的第一,基于电气的推进系统,以及由燃料的氧化提供动力的第二基于燃料的推进系统。 根据该方法,测量电池中存储的电能量,并且选择该测量电平的百分比。 确定第一推进系统单独操作并使用该储能的距离D可以推进车辆。 混合巡航范围大于选择距离D,并且控制器根据轮廓来控制第一和第二推进系统的操作,以便为车辆供电,使得当车辆行驶通过 混合巡航范围,所选择的电能百分比被耗尽,当车辆行驶通过混合巡航范围的前50%时,存储在电池中的所选百分比的电能的50%被耗尽。 还公开了一种用于实现该方法的控制器。

    Solar-thermal powered generator
    10.
    发明授权
    Solar-thermal powered generator 失效
    太阳能发电机

    公开(公告)号:US07340898B2

    公开(公告)日:2008-03-11

    申请号:US10760858

    申请日:2004-01-20

    Inventor: Larry D. Miller

    Abstract: A solar-thermal powered generator has an absorber assembly which includes a gas permeable body of light absorbing material operative to absorb incident light and convert the absorbed light into heat. The gas permeable body of light absorbing material is supported in a spaced-apart relationship with a subjacent surface to define a volume which is bounded by the body of light absorbing material and the subjacent surface. A gas flow channel establishes fluid communication between the volume and the ambient atmosphere, and a turbine is disposed so as to intercept the gas flowing between the ambient atmosphere and the interior volume and extract kinetic energy therefrom. Also disclosed is a method for power generation using the disclosed generators.

    Abstract translation: 太阳能热发电机具有吸收器组件,其包括可吸收入射光并将吸收的光转换成热量的吸光材料的透气体。 光吸收材料的透气体以与下表面隔开的关系支撑,以限定由光吸收材料体和下表面限定的体积。 气流通道在体积和环境大气之间建立流体连通,并且设置涡轮机以截取在环境大气和内部体积之间流动的气体并从其中提取动能。 还公开了使用所公开的发电机的发电方法。

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