Magnets adjusting device for bike exercisers

• US 6,569,063 B2
• Filed: 07/06/2001
• Issued: 05/27/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 07/06/2001
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Tsung-Yu Chen
• Original Assignee: Tsung-Yu Chen
• Inventors: Chen, Tsung-Yu
• Primary Examiner(s): Crow, Stephen R.
• Application Number:
  US09/899,118
• Publication Number:
  US 20030008753A1
• Time in Patent Office: 690 Days
• Field of Search: 482/57-65, 482/908, 482/903, 482/51
• US Class Current: 482/63
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0051 using eddy currents induced in moved elements, e.g. by permanent magnets
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: H02K 2213/09 Machines characterised by the presence of elements which are subject to variation, e.g. adjustable bearings, reconfigurable windings, variable pitch ventilators

Abstract

A bike exerciser includes a resistance device connected to the frame of the exerciser and the resistance device has a base board fixedly connected to the frame and a movable board movably restrained on the base board. A plurality of magnets are connected to movable board. A lever is connected to the frame and a connection member is connected between the movable board and the lever. The connection member movably extends through a tube and a first end member is connected to an end of the tube, and a second end member is connected to the movable board. A spring is mounted to the connection member and biased between the first end member and the second end member. The movable board is moved to let the magnets move toward the wheel of the exerciser by pivoting the lever.

Claims

1. A bike exerciser comprising:

a frame having a seat and a handlebar respectively connected thereto, a wheel and a crank connected to said frame with a transferring device connected therebetween, said wheel being rotated by said transferring device when rotating said crank;

a resistance device connected to said frame and having a base board fixedly connected to said frame and a movable board movably restrained on said base board, a plurality of magnets connected to movable board, and

a lever connected to said frame and connected to a connection member which is connected to said movable board, said connection member movably extending through a tube and a first end member connected to an end of said tube, a second end member connected to said movable board, a spring mounted to said connection member and biased between said first end member and said second end member.

2. The bike exerciser as claimed in claim 1, wherein said base board has two protrusions and two retaining bars connected to said two protrusions, said movable board movably inserted between said protrusions and said retaining bars.

3. The bike exerciser as claimed in claim 1, wherein said movable board has a curve plate connected thereto and said magnets are connected to said curve plate.