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Dual-purpose exercise equipment

a dual-purpose, exercise equipment technology, applied in the field of indoor exercise equipment, can solve the problems of inability to enjoy the excitement of riding in the wind, inability to keep the body in balance, and tire wear quickly, so as to achieve the effect of free from time, weather and place constraints

Inactive Publication Date: 2013-08-08
DYACO INT INC
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The present invention provides a versatile exercise equipment that allows riders to experience the fun of riding virtual and real bicycles, without being restricted by time, weather, or location.

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However, if you encounter bad weather, such as raining, extreme cold, low light, or any other bad weather condition, you cannot enjoy the excitement of riding in the wind.
However, this design of bicycle trainer requires certain riding techniques.
A beginner may be unable to keep the body in balance during riding.
Further, the rollers of a bicycle trainer will contact the tires of the bicycle directly during riding, causing the tires to wear quickly.
From the other point of view, spin bike can fill the relative shortage of bicycle, however, its monotonous riding method makes the rider feel bored and lack of riding happiness.

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[0013]The structural details and effects of the present invention will be fully understood by reference to the following specification with reference to the annexed drawings. Further, it must be noted that, in the whole detailed description and claims of the invention, the words of front side, rear side, upper side, lower side, and other directional terms are defined to be that when a user sits on the saddle, the direction facing toward the handlebars of the spin bike or bicycle to be the front side and its reversed direction to be the rear side; the position below the elevation of the saddle or handlebars to be the lower side and its reversed direction to be the upper side.

[0014]Referring to FIGS. 1-4, a dual-purpose exercise equipment in accordance with the present invention is shown comprising a spin bike 10, and a bicycle 20 after removal of a rear wheel thereof (see FIG. 4). The spin bike 10 is substantially similar to conventional spin bikes, comprising a bike frame 11, a sadd...

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Abstract

A dual-purpose exercise equipment includes a spin bike, a bicycle after removal of a rear wheel thereof, and a linking device arranged at one side of an axle of a flywheel of the spin bike and coupled with the bicycle. Thus, an individual user can selectively ride the spin bike or bicycle of the dual-purpose exercise equipment. Alternatively, two users can ride the spin bike and the bicycle respectively at the same time, enjoying riding a tandem bicycle.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]The present invention relates to indoor exercise equipments and more particularly, to a dual-purpose exercise equipment that is a combination of a spin bike and a bicycle.[0003]2. Description of the Related Art[0004]With the rise of health consciousness, riding bicycle has become a very popular outdoor sport. However, if you encounter bad weather, such as raining, extreme cold, low light, or any other bad weather condition, you cannot enjoy the excitement of riding in the wind. Recently, some manufacturers design a bicycle trainer for indoor application. However, this design of bicycle trainer requires certain riding techniques. A beginner may be unable to keep the body in balance during riding. Further, the rollers of a bicycle trainer will contact the tires of the bicycle directly during riding, causing the tires to wear quickly. From the other point of view, spin bike can fill the relative shortage of bicycle, howeve...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A63B22/06
CPCA63B21/225A63B2069/164A63B22/0605A63B21/285
Inventor CHEN, MING-NANHUANG, HSUAN-FU
Owner DYACO INT INC
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