STATIONARY EXERCISE APPARATUS ADAPTABLE FOR USE WITH VIDEO GAMES AND INCLUDING SPRINGED TILTING FEATURES
First Claim
1. A stationary exercise apparatus for simulating actual movement experienced during free bicycle riding on an actual road surface when used together with an exercise bicycle and for connection to an existing video game and related mechanism, the apparatus'"'"' including:
- a support frame, the frame including a plurality of contact points for contacting a firm surface thereby maintaining the bicycle in a relatively stationary position; and
tilting means connected to the frame for allowing the bicycle to tilt about an axis longitudinal to the bicycle responsive to a shift in weight by an operator, the tilting means including at least one-rocker arm, each rocker arm being disposed so as to rock about the axis longitudinal to the bicycle, and at least one spring corresponding to each rocker arm for providing resistance when the weight shift occurs.
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Abstract
A stationary and indoor exercise apparatus that supports a traditional bicycle and is associated with electronic signaling devices providing a means to deliver electronic signals to a controlling device that then forwards the electronic signals on to either an electronic gaming device, a personal computer, or a virtual reality system. In this manner, the operator of the bicycle is able to interact with video game or virtual reality interactive software while in the process of exercising. The invention'"'"'s front and rear suspension systems support the operator and the bicycle and give a full range of motion simulation experience by allowing the bicycle and operator to experience up and down motion that mimics that ride of the open road along with a forward and back motion that gives the operator the experience of moving forward as the bicycle is pedaled. Additionally, the rear suspension is equipped with a rocker feature that allows the bicycle and operator to experience a biased springed resistance as they tilt and turn the bike during the course of a workout, thereby providing an experience that mimics the turning and tilting forces felt during a bicycle ride outdoors. Additionally, the operator feels an adjustable resistance as the bicycle pedals are operated providing a training experience for the operator.
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48 Claims
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1. A stationary exercise apparatus for simulating actual movement experienced during free bicycle riding on an actual road surface when used together with an exercise bicycle and for connection to an existing video game and related mechanism, the apparatus'"'"' including:
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a support frame, the frame including a plurality of contact points for contacting a firm surface thereby maintaining the bicycle in a relatively stationary position; and
tilting means connected to the frame for allowing the bicycle to tilt about an axis longitudinal to the bicycle responsive to a shift in weight by an operator, the tilting means including at least one-rocker arm, each rocker arm being disposed so as to rock about the axis longitudinal to the bicycle, and at least one spring corresponding to each rocker arm for providing resistance when the weight shift occurs. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48)
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37. A stationary exercise systems for simulating actual movement experienced during free bicycle riding on an actual road surface, the system including:
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an exercise bicycled on a support frame, the bicycle having a seat upon which an operator can sit and handlebar, the support frame including tilting means for allowing the bicycle to tilt about an axis longitudinal to the bicycle responsive to a shift in weight by the operator, the tilting means including at least one rocker arm, each rocker arm being disposed so as to rock about the axis longitudinal to the bicycle, at least one spring corresponding to each rocker arm for providing resistance when the weight shift occurs; and
audiovisual sensory means for providing input to the operator of the exercise bicycle.
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43. A method of using a stationary exercise system for simulating actual movement experienced during free bicycle riding on an actual road surface, the method comprising the steps of:
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a) connecting an exercise bicycle to a support frame, the support frame maintaining the bicycle in a relatively stationary position and including tilting means for allowing the bicycle to tilt about an axis longitudinal to the bicycle responsive to a shift in weight by the operator, the tilting means including at least one rocker arm and at least one spring corresponding to each rocker arm; and
b) connecting the exercise bicycle to audiovisual sensory means for providing input to the operator of the exercise bicycle.
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