Rotary exercise device
First Claim
1. A rotary exercising device having a wireless control for braking and selecting the degree of exercise resistance, comprising:
- cylindrical lightweight treadwheel of a size sufficient to allow a normal-sized adult to run within said treadwheel to rotate said treadwheel;
support rollers having axes parallel to the axis of said treadwheel, said support rollers being rotatably mounted so that said treadwheel rotates freely upon said support rollers;
a base mounting said support rollers and said treadwheel without interfering with the rotation of said treadwheel and said support wheels;
a handheld baton;
a signal transmitter in said baton;
a console;
a stationary signal receiver operatively coupled to said console;
an electromagnetic clutch responsibly coupled to said console; and
a belt drive connecting said clutch to one of said support rollers.
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Abstract
A rotary-type exercise device in which the user jogs, runs, or walks within a cylindrical treadwheel. A safety harness attached to a horizontal stationary beam within the treadwheel above the user prevents the user from falling. A remote control baton controls a braking system for braking and selectively varying the rolling resistance of the treadwheel. Another embodiment provides a harness tied to the hull of a space station to simulate gravity when the exercise device is used in an outer-space, gravity-free environment. Additional embodiments include safety rails. Another embodiment forms the treadwheel in two mating semi-cylindrical sections for facilitating transportation and shipping of the treadwheel. An electronic console continuously apprises the user of his horizontal velocity, time, distance and load factor.
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10 Claims
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1. A rotary exercising device having a wireless control for braking and selecting the degree of exercise resistance, comprising:
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cylindrical lightweight treadwheel of a size sufficient to allow a normal-sized adult to run within said treadwheel to rotate said treadwheel;
support rollers having axes parallel to the axis of said treadwheel, said support rollers being rotatably mounted so that said treadwheel rotates freely upon said support rollers;
a base mounting said support rollers and said treadwheel without interfering with the rotation of said treadwheel and said support wheels;
a handheld baton;
a signal transmitter in said baton;
a console;
a stationary signal receiver operatively coupled to said console;
an electromagnetic clutch responsibly coupled to said console; and
a belt drive connecting said clutch to one of said support rollers. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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10. An exercise device that (a) assists the user to maintain their balance while walking or running for exercise, and (b) provides a wireless control for braking and selecting the degree of exercise resistance, said device comprising:
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a cylindrical lightweight treadwheel of a size sufficient to allow a normal-sized adult to run within said treadwheel to rotate said treadwheel;
support rollers having axes parallel to the axis of said treadwheel, said support rollers being rotatably mounted so that said treadwheel rotates freely upon said support rollers;
a base mounting said support rollers and said treadwheel without interfering with the rotation of said treadwheel and said support rollers;
a vest-type safety harness worn by the user;
a plurality of stanchion supports attached to said base on opposite sides of said treadwheel;
a horizontal beam supported by said stanchion supports above the head of the user;
at least two flexible straps respectively connected between shoulder portions of said safety harness and said horizontal beam;
a safety rail located sufficiently close to the user so that the user can grab said safety rail;
a handheld baton;
a signal transmittable from said baton;
a stationary signal receiver operatively coupled to an electromagnetic clutch; and
a drive connecting said clutch to at least one of said support rollers.
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