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Stationary articulated bicycle

  • US 9,381,395 B2
  • Filed: 06/10/2009
  • Issued: 07/05/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/12/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A stationary articulated bicycle assembly comprising:

  • a stand comprising a front base, a rear base, and a hollow tube joining the two, the tube being perpendicular to a major axis of the front base and the rear base;

    a torsion bar positioned within the tube, connected at a first end to the front base, and connected to a kernel within the tube at a second end, the kernel being attached within the tube by an elastic pin joining the tube and the kernel;

    a first bearing bushing joining the tube to the front base, allowing axial rotation of the tube relative to the front base;

    a second bearing bushing joining the tube to the rear base, allowing axial rotation of the tube relative to the rear base;

    at least two supporters on each of the front base and rear base, the at least two supporters elevating the front base and rear base off the ground;

    a stationary bicycle mounted to only the tube, the stationary bicycle comprising;

    a seat;

    a pedal assembly below the seat, the pedal assembly comprising pedals;

    a wheel, the wheel in mechanical communication with the pedal assembly; and

    handlebars, the handlebars positioned above the wheel; and

    wherein the stationary bicycle is rotatable relative to the front base and rear base, and limited in its rotation only by the torsion bar, such that when pedaling the pedal assembly of the bicycle, a user exerts forces on each foot in turn, this force angles the bicycle towards the force, as the force is absorbed by the torsion bar, a user moves a hip to one side while urging the bike to an opposite side using the user'"'"'s arms.

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