Recumbent strength trainer

• US 20060019804A1
• Filed: 01/02/2004
• Published: 01/26/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 01/02/2004
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Gregory Young
• Original Assignee: Gregory Young
• Inventors: Young, Gregory
• Application Number:
  US11/184,009
• Publication Number:
  US 20060019804A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/93
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0041 one hand moving independently from the other hand, i.e. there is no link between the movements of the hands
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0652 for cycling in a recumbent position
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0628 for vertical array of weights
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/154 using special pulley-assemblies
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0012 the exercises for arms and legs being functionally independent
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers

Abstract

A strength trainer for use with a recumbent bicycle includes a support frame and a weight stack positioned on the support frame. A pulley system is also provided that is in mechanical communication with the weight stack. In operation, the pulley system functions to permit a user to lift the weight stack while the user is riding the recumbent bicycle.

Claims

1. A strength trainer for use with a recumbent bicycle, said trainer comprising:

a support frame;

at least one weight stack disposed on said support frame; and

at least one pulley system in mechanical communication with said at least one weight stack operative to permit lifting while riding the recumbent bicycle.

2. The trainer of claim 1 wherein said support frame comprises a vertical portion having upper, middle and lower horizontal extending limbs wherein said at least one weight stack is disposed on said vertical portion and said at least one pulley system is disposed on each of said horizontal extending limbs.

3. The trainer of claim 1 wherein said weight stack is comprised of a plurality of individual weights that is selectably attached to the weight stack.

4. The trainer of claim 2 wherein said at least one pulley system can be operated by a user while riding the recumbent bicycle.

5. The trainer of claim 1 wherein said support frame is in mechanical communication with the recumbent bicycle.