Linear-response resistance system for exercise equipment

a resistance system and exercise equipment technology, applied in the field of exercise equipment, can solve the problems of increasing the power required to turn the pedals (the resistance felt by the user) not proportionally, and achieve the effect of improving the resistance system

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-07-20
LIZARRALDE INIGO IBARGUREN
View PDF7 Cites 34 Cited by
  • Summary
  • Abstract
  • Description
  • Claims
  • Application Information

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

[0007] In example forms, the present invention is an improved resistance system for exercise equipment such as a stationary bicycle, tread...

Problems solved by technology

However, previously known magnetic resistance systems typically suffer from the disadvantage that the power required to turn the pedals (the resistance felt by the user) does...

Method used

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
View more

Image

Smart Image Click on the blue labels to locate them in the text.
Viewing Examples
Smart Image
  • Linear-response resistance system for exercise equipment
  • Linear-response resistance system for exercise equipment
  • Linear-response resistance system for exercise equipment

Examples

Experimental program
Comparison scheme
Effect test

Embodiment Construction

[0021] The present invention may be understood more readily by reference to the following detailed description of the invention taken in connection with the accompanying drawing figures, which form a part of this disclosure. It is to be understood that this invention is not limited to the specific devices, methods, conditions or parameters described and / or shown herein, and that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments by way of example only and is not intended to be limiting of the claimed invention. Also, as used in the specification including the appended claims, the singular forms “a,”“an,” and “the” include the plural, and reference to a particular numerical value includes at least that particular value, unless the context clearly dictates otherwise. Ranges may be expressed herein as from “about” or “approximately” one particular value and / or to “about” or “approximately” another particular value. When such a range is expressed, anothe...

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

PUM

No PUM Login to view more

Abstract

A system for adjusting the resistance sensed by a user of a piece of exercise equipment. A pivotally mounted arm has at least one resistance magnet mounted thereto, and an adjustment actuator varies the proximity of the at least one resistance magnet to a resistance member of the piece of exercise equipment. The system provides a substantially linear relationship between the positional adjustment of the adjustment actuator and the resistance sensed by the user.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATION [0001] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Patent Application Serial No. 60 / 635,509, filed Dec. 13, 2004, which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety for all purposes.TECHNICAL FIELD [0002] The present invention relates generally to exercise equipment, and more particularly to a system for adjusting the resistance of a stationary bicycle or other type of exercise equipment, which provides a more linear relationship between the position of the knob or other adjustment actuator and the resistance sensed by the user. BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0003] Various types of exercise equipment, such as for example stationary bicycles, provide resistance mechanisms for resisting activation by a user. For example, friction and magnetic resistance systems are known for providing dynamic resistance to the pedalling motion of a user of a stationary bicycle. [0004] Because different users of a piece of exercise equ...

Claims

the structure of the environmentally friendly knitted fabric provided by the present invention; figure 2 Flow chart of the yarn wrapping machine for environmentally friendly knitted fabrics and storage devices; image 3 Is the parameter map of the yarn covering machine
Login to view more

Application Information

Patent Timeline
no application Login to view more
IPC IPC(8): A63B22/06A63B69/16
CPCA63B21/0051A63B22/0056A63B22/02A63B22/0605
Inventor LIZARRALDE, INIGO IBARGUREN
Owner LIZARRALDE INIGO IBARGUREN
Who we serve
  • R&D Engineer
  • R&D Manager
  • IP Professional
Why Eureka
  • Industry Leading Data Capabilities
  • Powerful AI technology
  • Patent DNA Extraction
Social media
Try Eureka
PatSnap group products

Browse by: Latest US Patents, China's latest patents, Technical Efficacy Thesaurus, Application Domain, Technology Topic.

© 2024 PatSnap. All rights reserved.Legal|Privacy policy|Modern Slavery Act Transparency Statement|Sitemap