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Muscle-powered vehicle

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-12-21
PASQUALIN GIORGIO GIULIANO
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[0005] Within this aim, an object of the present invention is to provide a muscle-powered vehicle which can travel over land.
[0007] Another object of the present invention is to provide a muscle-powered vehicle which allows to obtain all the advantages that cause treadmills to be appreciated and widespread, such as for example the acquisition of muscular tone for the lower limbs (legs, calves and buttocks), the improvement of blood circulation, of cardiac and respiratory efficiency, and the reduction of fatty tissue.
[0008] Another object of the present invention is to provide a muscle-powered vehicle which can be used easily in full safety even by a user who does not have particular prior training.
[0009] Another object of the present invention is to provide a muscle-powered vehicle which can be manufactured cheaply with known systems and technologies.

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However, although the treadmill allows to perform physical activity at any time of day, including when it is raining, when it is too cold or too hot, and therefore in general if the climate is not ideal, or when it is too dark (or even in the latest hours of the day), on the other hand the use of the treadmill is relegated indeed to a closed or open environment which does not change, indeed because of the inherent characteristic of stationarity of the implement.

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[0016] With reference to the figures, a muscle-powered vehicle according to the invention is generally designated by the reference numeral 10 in FIGS. 1 and 2.

[0017] The muscle-powered vehicle 10 comprises a treadmill 11, which is supported by a chassis 18 and is adapted to be actuated by the thrust of the feet and legs of a user 12 who walks or runs on it.

[0018] Travel means for travel over land or on water are provided that are functionally connected to the treadmill 11 by way of motion transmission means.

[0019] The vehicle 10 is provided with guiding (steering) means for directing its travel.

[0020] The treadmill 11 is constituted by two rollers, a first front roller 13, relative to the travel direction of the vehicle, and a second rear roller 14.

[0021] The two rollers 13 and 14 are surrounded by a walkable belt 15, which is stretched between the rollers.

[0022] An upper portion 15a of the belt 15 slides over a supporting surface 16 for the user 12, who walks or runs thereon. ...

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[0039] In a second embodiment, shown schematically in FIGS. 3 to 6, the vehicle according to the invention, here designated by the reference numeral 110, is instead suitable to circulate on land.

[0040] The vehicle 110 therefore comprises, rested on the ground, at least one front wheel 129 and at least one rear wheel 130.

[0041]FIG. 4 illustrates a first variation of said second embodiment, in which there is a front wheel 129 and a rear wheel 130.

[0042] The travel means are constituted in this embodiment by the rear wheel 130 and the guiding (steering) means are constituted by a handlebar 123 for controlling the front wheel 129, as in known bicycles.

[0043] The wheels and the handlebar are rigidly coupled to the chassis, shown schematically by the line 118, and the supporting surface 116, on which the belt 115 slides and which supports the weight of the user 112, is also associated with said chassis.

[0044] The motion transmission means are constituted by a flexible transmission tor...

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Abstract

A muscle-powered vehicle, comprising a treadmill, which is supported by a chassis and is adapted to be actuated by the thrust of the feet and legs of at least one user who walks or runs thereon; a system for travel over land or on water functionally connected to the treadmill by way of motion transmission means; and a steering system for directing the travel.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] So-called home fitness, i.e., the set of gymnastic activities that can be conveniently performed in one's own home, is now becoming increasingly popular. [0002] One of the most widely used implements for complete exercise at home is the treadmill, thanks to the many advantages in terms of health and well-being that can be obtained by using it, such as for example the acquisition of muscular tone for the lower limbs (legs, calves and buttocks), the improvement of blood circulation and of cardiac and respiratory efficiency, and the reduction of fatty tissue. [0003] However, although the treadmill allows to perform physical activity at any time of day, including when it is raining, when it is too cold or too hot, and therefore in general if the climate is not ideal, or when it is too dark (or even in the latest hours of the day), on the other hand the use of the treadmill is relegated indeed to a closed or open environment which does not change, indee...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B22/02
CPCB62K3/002B62M1/34B63H16/12B63H1/04B63B1/121
Inventor PASQUALIN, GIORGIO GIULIANO
Owner PASQUALIN GIORGIO GIULIANO
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