公开(公告)号：US07022049B2

公开(公告)日：2006-04-04

申请号：US10247030

申请日：2002-09-19

申请人： Allen L. Ryan ,  Paul W. Eschenbach ,  Steven M. Lenz ,  Clifford F. Mueller ,  Gary E. Oglesby ,  Charles J. Rosenow ,  Mark C. Termion ,  Byron T. Deknock

发明人： Allen L. Ryan ,  Paul W. Eschenbach ,  Steven M. Lenz ,  Clifford F. Mueller ,  Gary E. Oglesby ,  Charles J. Rosenow ,  Mark C. Termion ,  Byron T. Deknock

IPC分类号： A63B22/00

CPC分类号： A63B22/0664 ,  A63B21/0053 ,  A63B21/225 ,  A63B22/001 ,  A63B22/0015 ,  A63B22/203 ,  A63B2022/0676 ,  A63B2225/682 ,  A63B2225/687 ,  A63B2230/04 ,  A63B2230/75

摘要： An exercise apparatus includes a frame that is adapted for placement on the floor, a pivot axis supported by the frame, a pedal bar which has first and second ends, a pedal that is secured to the pedal bar, an ellipse generator, and a track. The ellipse generator is secured to both the pivot axis and to the first end of the pedal bar such that the first end of said pedal bar moves in an elliptical path around the pivot axis. The track is secured to the frame and engages the second end of said pedal bar such that the second end moves in a linear reciprocating path as the first end of the pedal bar moves in the elliptical path around said pivot axis. Consequently, the pedal also moves in a generally elliptical path. As the pedal moves in its elliptical path, the angular orientation of the pedal, relative to a fixed, horizontal plane, such as the floor, varies in a manner that simulates a natural heel to toe flexure. The apparatus can also include a resistance member, a data input member, and a control member. The resistance member applies a resistive force to the pedal. The data input means permits the user to input control signals. The control means responds to the input control member to control the resistance member and apply a braking force to the pedal. In addition, the exercise apparatus can include an arm handle and an arm handle coupling assembly that couples the arm handle to the pedal such that the arm handle moves in synchronism with the pedal, and in some cases out of phase.

公开(公告)号：US5947872A

公开(公告)日：1999-09-07

申请号：US814487

申请日：1997-03-10

申请人： Allen L. Ryan ,  Paul W. Eschenbach ,  Steven M. Lenz ,  Clifford F. Mueller ,  Gary E. Oglesby ,  Charles J. Rosenow ,  Mark C. Termion

发明人： Allen L. Ryan ,  Paul W. Eschenbach ,  Steven M. Lenz ,  Clifford F. Mueller ,  Gary E. Oglesby ,  Charles J. Rosenow ,  Mark C. Termion

IPC分类号： A63B21/005 ,  A63B23/035 ,  A63B23/04 ,  A63B24/00 ,  A63B22/00 ,  A63B22/04

CPC分类号： A63B24/00 ,  A63B22/001 ,  A63B22/0664 ,  A63B2022/067 ,  A63B2022/0676 ,  A63B2024/0078 ,  A63B21/0053 ,  A63B21/008 ,  A63B21/012 ,  A63B22/0015 ,  A63B22/203 ,  A63B2220/833 ,  A63B2225/682 ,  A63B2225/687 ,  A63B2230/04 ,  A63B23/03575

摘要： An exercise apparatus includes a frame that is adapted for placement on the floor, a pivot axle or axis supported by the frame, a pedal bar which has first and second ends, a pedal that is secured to the pedal bar, an ellipse generator, and a track. The ellipse generator is secured to both the pivot axis and to the first end of the pedal bar such that the first end of the pedal bar moves in an elliptical path around the pivot axis. The track is secured to the frame and engages the second end of said pedal bar such that the second end moves in a linear reciprocating path as the first end of the pedal bar moves in the elliptical path around the pivot axis. Consequently, the pedal also moves in a generally elliptical path. As the pedal moves in its elliptical path, the angular orientation of the pedal, relative to a fixed, horizontal plane, such as the floor, varies in a manner that simulates a natural heel to toe flexure. The apparatus can also include a resistance member, a data input member, and a control member. The resistance member applies a resistive force to the pedal. The data input mechanism permits the user to input control signals. The control mechanism responds to the input control member to control the resistance member and apply a braking force to the pedal. In addition, the exercise apparatus can include an arm handle and an arm handle coupling member that couples the arm handle to the pedal such that the arm handle moves in synchronism with the pedal.

摘要翻译： 运动装置包括适于放置在地板上的框架，由框架支撑的枢轴或轴线，具有第一和第二端的踏板杆，固定到踏板杆的踏板，椭圆发生器和 轨道。 椭圆发生器固定到枢转轴线和踏板杆的第一端，使得踏板杆的第一端围绕枢转轴线以椭圆形路径移动。 轨道被固定到框架并且接合所述踏板杆的第二端，使得当踏板杆的第一端围绕枢转轴线在椭圆形路径中移动时，第二端沿线性往复运动路径移动。 因此，踏板也以大致椭圆的路径移动。 当踏板在其椭圆形路径中移动时，踏板相对于固定的水平平面（例如地板）的角度取向以模拟天然鞋跟以趾部挠曲的方式变化。 该装置还可以包括电阻构件，数据输入构件和控制构件。 阻力构件向踏板施加阻力。 数据输入机构允许用户输入控制信号。 控制机构响应输入控制构件以控制阻力构件并向踏板施加制动力。 此外，锻炼设备可以包括臂手柄和臂手柄联接构件，其将手柄与踏板连接，使得手柄与踏板同步地移动。

公开(公告)号：US5899833A

公开(公告)日：1999-05-04

申请号：US664854

申请日：1996-06-17

申请人： Allen L. Ryan ,  Steven M. Lenz ,  Clifford F. Mueller ,  Gary E. Oglesby ,  Charles J. Rosenow

发明人： Allen L. Ryan ,  Steven M. Lenz ,  Clifford F. Mueller ,  Gary E. Oglesby ,  Charles J. Rosenow

IPC分类号： A63B21/005 ,  A63B23/035 ,  A63B23/04 ,  A63B22/04 ,  A63B24/00

CPC分类号： A63B24/00 ,  A63B22/001 ,  A63B22/0664 ,  A63B2022/0676 ,  A63B21/0053 ,  A63B22/0015 ,  A63B2230/04

摘要： An exercise apparatus includes a frame, a pivot axis supported by the frame, a pedal lever, a coupler for pivotally coupling a first end of the pedal lever to the pivot axis at a predetermined distance from the pivot axis such that the first end moves in an arcuate pathway around the pivot axis, a guide member supported by the frame and engaging a second end of the pedal lever such that the second end of the pedal lever moves in a reciprocating pathway as the first end of the pedal lever moves in the arcuate pathway, and a pedal having a toe portion and a heel portion, the pedal being pivotally coupled with the second end of the pedal lever such that the toe portion is intermediate the heel portion and the pivot axis and the heel portion is raised above the toe portion when the second end moves in the reciprocating pathway in a direction away from the pivot axis. An exercise apparatus includes a frame, a pivot axis supported by the frame, a pedal lever, a coupler for pivotally coupling a first end of the pedal lever to the pivot axis at a predetermined distance from the pivot axis such that the first end moves in an arcuate pathway around the pivot axis, a guide member supported by the frame and engaging a second end of the pedal lever such that the second end of the pedal lever moves in a substantially level reciprocating pathway as the first end of the pedal lever moves in the arcuate pathway, a pedal spaced apart from the pedal lever, and a linkage member that links the pedal to the pedal lever such that the pedal travels in a substantially elliptical pathway as the first end of the pedal lever moves in the arcuate pathway.

摘要翻译： 运动装置包括框架，由框架支撑的枢转轴线，踏板杆，用于将踏板杆的第一端枢转到枢转轴线的联接器，该枢转轴线与枢转轴线预定距离，使得第一端部移动 围绕枢转轴线的弧形路径，由框架支撑并且接合踏板杆的第二端的引导构件，使得当踏板杆的第一端在弓形件中移动时，踏板杆的第二端在往复路径中移动 通道和具有脚趾部分和脚后跟部分的踏板，踏板与踏板杆的第二端枢转地联接，使得脚趾部分在脚后跟部分和枢转轴线之间，脚跟部分在脚趾上方升高 当第二端在远离枢转轴线的方向上在往复通路中移动时， 运动装置包括框架，由框架支撑的枢转轴线，踏板杆，用于将踏板杆的第一端枢转到枢转轴线的联接器，该枢转轴线与枢转轴线预定距离，使得第一端部移动 围绕枢转轴线的弧形路径，由框架支撑并且与踏板杆的第二端接合的引导构件，使得当踏板杆的第一端移动时踏板杆的第二端在基本上水平的往复运动路径中移动 弧形路径，与踏板杆间隔开的踏板，以及将踏板连接到踏板杆的连杆构件，使得当踏板杆的第一端在弓形路径中移动时，踏板以大致椭圆形路径行进。

公开(公告)号：US06176814B1

公开(公告)日：2001-01-23

申请号：US08871381

申请日：1997-06-09

申请人： Allen L. Ryan ,  Paul W. Eschenbach ,  Steven M. Lenz ,  Clifford F. Mueller ,  Gary E. Oglesby ,  Charles J. Rosenow ,  Mark C. Termion

发明人： Allen L. Ryan ,  Paul W. Eschenbach ,  Steven M. Lenz ,  Clifford F. Mueller ,  Gary E. Oglesby ,  Charles J. Rosenow ,  Mark C. Termion

IPC分类号： A63B2200

CPC分类号： A63B24/00 ,  A63B21/0053 ,  A63B21/008 ,  A63B21/012 ,  A63B22/001 ,  A63B22/0015 ,  A63B22/0664 ,  A63B22/203 ,  A63B23/03575 ,  A63B2022/067 ,  A63B2022/0676 ,  A63B2024/0078 ,  A63B2220/833 ,  A63B2225/682 ,  A63B2225/687 ,  A63B2230/04

摘要： An exercise apparatus includes a frame that is adapted for placement on the floor, a pivot axis supported by the frame, a pedal bar which has first and second ends, a pedal that is secured to the pedal bar, an ellipse generator, and a track. The ellipse generator is secured to both the pivot axis and to the first end of the pedal bar such that the first end of said pedal bar moves in an elliptical path around the pivot axis. The track is secured to the frame and engages the second end of said pedal bar such that the second end moves in a linear reciprocating path as the first end of the pedal bar moves in the elliptical path around said pivot axis. Consequently, the pedal also moves in a generally elliptical path. As the pedal moves in its elliptical path, the angular orientation of the pedal, relative to a fixed, horizontal plane, such as the floor, varies in a manner that simulates a natural heel to toe flexure. The apparatus can also include a resistance member, a data input member, and a control member. The resistance member applies a resistive force to the pedal. The data input means permits the user to input control signals. The control means responds to the input control member to control the resistance member and apply a braking force to the pedal. In addition, the exercise apparatus can include an arm handle and an arm handle coupling member that couples the arm handle to the pedal such that the arm handle moves in synchronism with the pedal.

摘要翻译： 一种健身器具包括适于放置在地板上的框架，由框架支撑的枢转轴线，具有第一和第二端的踏板杆，固定到踏板杆的踏板，椭圆发生器和轨道 。 椭圆发生器固定到枢转轴线和踏板杆的第一端，使得所述踏板杆的第一端围绕枢转轴线以椭圆形路径移动。 轨道被固定到框架并且接合所述踏板杆的第二端，使得当踏板杆的第一端围绕所述枢转轴线在椭圆形路径中移动时，第二端沿线性往复运动路径移动。 因此，踏板也以大致椭圆的路径移动。 当踏板在其椭圆形路径中移动时，踏板相对于固定的水平平面（例如地板）的角度取向以模拟天然鞋跟以趾部挠曲的方式变化。 该装置还可以包括电阻构件，数据输入构件和控制构件。 阻力构件向踏板施加阻力。 数据输入装置允许用户输入控制信号。 控制装置响应输入控制构件以控制阻力构件并向踏板施加制动力。 此外，锻炼设备可以包括臂手柄和臂手柄联接构件，其将手柄与踏板连接，使得手柄与踏板同步地移动。

公开(公告)号：US6099439A

公开(公告)日：2000-08-08

申请号：US129513

申请日：1998-08-05

申请人： Allen L. Ryan ,  Paul W. Eschenbach ,  Steven M. Lenz ,  Clifford F. Mueller ,  Gary E. Oglesby ,  Charles J. Rosenow ,  Mark C. Termion ,  Byron T. Deknock

发明人： Allen L. Ryan ,  Paul W. Eschenbach ,  Steven M. Lenz ,  Clifford F. Mueller ,  Gary E. Oglesby ,  Charles J. Rosenow ,  Mark C. Termion ,  Byron T. Deknock

IPC分类号： A63B21/005 ,  A63B23/035 ,  A63B23/04 ,  A63B22/04 ,  A63B22/00

CPC分类号： A63B22/0664 ,  A63B22/001 ,  A63B2022/0676 ,  A63B21/0053 ,  A63B21/225 ,  A63B22/0015 ,  A63B22/203 ,  A63B2225/682 ,  A63B2225/687 ,  A63B2230/04 ,  A63B2230/75

摘要： An exercise apparatus includes a frame that is adapted for placement on the floor, a pivot axis supported by the frame, a pedal bar which has first and second ends, a pedal that is secured to the pedal bar, an ellipse generator, and a track. The ellipse generator is secured to both the pivot axis and to the first end of the pedal bar such that the first end of said pedal bar moves in an elliptical path around the pivot axis. The track is secured to the frame and engages the second end of said pedal bar such that the second end moves in a linear reciprocating path as the first end of the pedal bar moves in the elliptical path around said pivot axis. Consequently, the pedal also moves in a generally elliptical path. As the pedal moves in its elliptical path, the angular orientation of the pedal, relative to a fixed, horizontal plane, such as the floor, varies in a manner that simulates a natural heel to toe flexure. The apparatus can also include a resistance member, a data input member, and a control member. The resistance member applies a resistive force to the pedal. The data input mechanism permits the user to input control signals. The control mechanism responds to the input control member to control the resistance member and apply a braking force to the pedal. In addition, the exercise apparatus can include an arm handle and an arm handle coupling assembly that couples the arm handle to the pedal such that the arm handle moves in synchronism with the pedal, and in some cases out of phase.

摘要翻译： 一种健身器具包括适于放置在地板上的框架，由框架支撑的枢转轴线，具有第一和第二端的踏板杆，固定到踏板杆的踏板，椭圆发生器和轨道 。 椭圆发生器固定到枢转轴线和踏板杆的第一端，使得所述踏板杆的第一端围绕枢转轴线以椭圆形路径移动。 轨道被固定到框架并且接合所述踏板杆的第二端，使得当踏板杆的第一端围绕所述枢转轴线在椭圆形路径中移动时，第二端沿线性往复运动路径移动。 因此，踏板也以大致椭圆的路径移动。 当踏板在其椭圆形路径中移动时，踏板相对于固定的水平平面（例如地板）的角度取向以模拟天然鞋跟以趾部挠曲的方式变化。 该装置还可以包括电阻构件，数据输入构件和控制构件。 阻力构件向踏板施加阻力。 数据输入机构允许用户输入控制信号。 控制机构响应输入控制构件以控制阻力构件并向踏板施加制动力。 此外，锻炼设备可以包括臂手柄和手柄连接组件，臂组件将手柄与踏板相连，使得手柄与踏板同步移动，并且在某些情况下异步移动。

公开(公告)号：US4733881A

公开(公告)日：1988-03-29

申请号：US42280

申请日：1987-04-23

申请人： Clifford F. Mueller

发明人： Clifford F. Mueller

IPC分类号： B62J25/00 ,  B62K3/02

CPC分类号： B62J25/00 ,  B62K3/02

摘要： A bicycle frame with asymmetric chain stays. The rear caliper brake is mounted across the underside of the chain stay tubes. The chain stay tubes are asymmetric. The front portion of the chain stay tube on the left side, opposite the chain, is curved farther outwardly from the centerline of the frame than the corresponding front portion of the other chain stay tube to provide a first step completely covering the end of the brake actuating arm to provide a support for a performer's foot while protecting the brake actuating arm from foot pressure. Second, third, fourth, and fifth foot-supporting steps or standing platforms are provided respectively by an upwardly-arched tube secured across the seat stay tubes, outwardly-curved rear portions of the chain stay tubes extending past the rear axle, and a diagonal tube secured between the down and seat tubes.

摘要翻译： 具有不对称链条支架的自行车车架。 后卡钳制动器安装在链条支撑管的下侧。 链条管是不对称的。 与链条相对的左侧的链条支柱的前部比框架的中心线向外弯曲，比另一个链条支撑管的相应前部更向外弯曲，以提供完全覆盖制动器端部的第一步骤 致动臂以为执行者的脚提供支撑，同时保护制动器致动臂免受脚压。 第二，第三，第四和第五脚支撑台阶或立式平台分别由固定在座椅支撑管上的向上拱形的管子提供，链条支撑管的向外弯曲的后部延伸穿过后轴， 管固定在下管和座管之间。

公开(公告)号：US4813591A

公开(公告)日：1989-03-21

申请号：US177047

申请日：1988-04-04

申请人： Clifford F. Mueller ,  George Herzovi

发明人： Clifford F. Mueller ,  George Herzovi

IPC分类号： B62K19/20 ,  B23K33/00

CPC分类号： B62K19/20

摘要： A method for fabricating a rear fork assembly for a bycycle includes the steps of: (1) making seat stay tubes and chain stay tubes and drop outs as separate components with universally pivotable, abuttable joints between the stay tubes and mating portions of the drop outs; (b) clamping these components at a predetermined angular relationship; and (c) welding the joints to fix them in that predetermined angular relationship. In one embodiment, the joints are ball and socket type and the seat stay tubes are connected to the seat tube through an inverted U-shaped yoke and a straight yoke tube with modified ball and socket type joints at the top and bottom of the yoke. In another embodiment, the seat stay tubes are connected directly between the drop outs and the yoke tube. One embodiment has convex or ball-shaped surfaces on the drop outs engageable with annular or concave curved end surfaces on the seat stay tubes; another has concave, curved portions on the drop outs engageable with convex or ball-shaped ends on the stay tubes.

摘要翻译： 一种用于制造用于副车辆的后叉组件的方法包括以下步骤：（1）将座椅支撑管和链条撑杆和分岔管作为分离的部件制成，在支撑管和辍料部的配合部分之间具有通用的可枢转的邻接​​接头 ; （b）以预定的角度关系夹紧这些部件; 和（c）焊接接头以将它们固定在该预定角度关系中。 在一个实施例中，接头是球窝型，并且座撑管通过倒置的U形轭和在轭的顶部和底部具有改进的球窝型接头的直轭管连接到座管。 在另一个实施例中，座椅支撑管直接连接在出口和轭管之间。 一个实施例在凹口上具有凸形或球形表面，可与座椅支撑管上的环形或凹形弯曲端表面接合; 另一个在凹口上具有凹形的弯曲部分，可与支撑管上的凸起或球形端接合。

公开(公告)号：USD292221S

公开(公告)日：1987-10-06

申请号：US944822

申请日：1986-12-19

申请人： Clifford F. Mueller

设计人： Clifford F. Mueller

公开(公告)号：US4666175A

公开(公告)日：1987-05-19

申请号：US866794

申请日：1986-05-23

申请人： Clifford F. Mueller

发明人： Clifford F. Mueller

IPC分类号： B62J25/00 ,  B62K3/02

CPC分类号： B62K3/02 ,  B62J25/00

摘要： A bicycle frame with asymmetric chain stays. The rear caliper brake is mounted across the underside of the chain stay tubes. The chain stay tubes are asymmetric. The front portion of the chain stay tube on the left side, opposite the chain, is curved farther outwardly from the centerline of the frame than the corresponding front portion of the other chain stay tube to provide a first step completely covering the end of the brake actuating arm to provide a support for a performer's foot while protecting the brake actuating arm from foot pressure. Second, third, fourth, and fifth foot-supporting steps or standing platforms are provided respectively by an upwardly-arched tube secured across the seat stay tubes, outwardly-curved rear portions of the chain stay tubes extending past the rear axle, and a diagonal tube secured between the down and seat tubes.

摘要翻译： 具有不对称链条支架的自行车车架。 后卡钳制动器安装在链条支撑管的下侧。 链条管是不对称的。 与链条相对的左侧的链条支柱的前部比框架的中心线向外弯曲，比另一个链条支撑管的相应前部更向外弯曲，以提供完全覆盖制动器端部的第一步骤 致动臂以为执行者的脚提供支撑，同时保护制动器致动臂免受脚压。 第二，第三，第四和第五脚支撑台阶或立式平台分别由固定在座椅支撑管上的向上拱形的管子提供，链条支撑管的向外弯曲的后部延伸穿过后轴， 管固定在下管和座管之间。