Programmed Exercise Bike with Integrated Display Guidance
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals unable to attend scheduled indoor cycling classes due to scheduling conflicts lack access to the instructional guidance and varied riding positions and resistances provided by instructor-led classes, posing a risk of inadequate workout and potential injury when using standard stationary exercise bikes without proper instruction.
Innovation Solution
A stationary exercise bike with an integrated display system that adjusts to the rider's ability, past exercise history, and heart rate, providing personalized instructions through a computerized interface for simulating different riding positions and conditions, including adjustable resistance and cadence guidance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If instructor-led classes are used, then participants receive proper instruction and guidance, but participants must adhere to predetermined time schedules
Solution Approach 1:
The system creates a copy of the instructor-led class experience through video playback, allowing participants to access instructional content on their own schedule without requiring the actual instructor present. The video cartridge contains recorded instructor guidance that can be played back repeatedly.
Solution Approach 2:
The exercise bike system enables self-service by allowing participants to independently control workout timing, resistance levels, and video playback without requiring an instructor's direct supervision. The microprocessor controls automatically adjust resistance based on program parameters.
2Device complexity
If standard stationary exercise bikes are used, then space is saved and equipment is simple, but participants cannot experience varied riding positions and conditions
Solution Approach 1:
The exercise bike incorporates dynamic adjustment capabilities with variable resistance mechanisms and adjustable components that allow the riding position and conditions to change during exercise, transforming a static bike into a dynamic training system.
Solution Approach 2:
The system combines multiple functions into one device: video playback, resistance control, cadence monitoring, and instructional guidance all integrate into the exercise bike system, allowing it to provide both cardiovascular exercise and instructional training.
3Adaptability or versatility
If indoor cycling bikes with resistance devices are used, then participants can simulate different riding conditions, but without instructor guidance participants may not use the equipment correctly
Solution Approach 1:
The video cartridge acts as an intermediary between the instructor and participant, transmitting instructional guidance through recorded video content. The microprocessor system serves as an intermediary that automatically adjusts resistance based on program parameters, removing the need for direct instructor control.
4Loss of information
If videos are played using separate VCR and monitor, then instructional content can be displayed, but additional equipment and space are required
Solution Approach 1:
The system merges the VCR, monitor, and exercise bike into a single integrated unit. The video cartridge inserts directly into the bike console, and the display screen is built into the instrument panel, eliminating the need for separate video equipment.
Data Source
AI summary
The invention pertains to a stationary exercise bike along with a display that provides instruction to lead a rider through an exercise program. The invention allows a rider to obtain benefits of a group, instructor-led class though the rider's schedule does not permit the rider to participate in the class. The invention also describes a method of exercising with the foregoing bike and display.