Exercise Cycle

• US 20180200566A1
• Filed: 01/12/2018
• Published: 07/19/2018
• Est. Priority Date: 01/14/2017
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: IFIT Incorporated (Amynta Agency, Inc.)
• Original Assignee: ICON Health & Fitness Incorporated (HF HOLDINGS INC)
• Inventors: Weston, Jared, Dalebout, William T., Law, Greg W., Taylor, Keith A., Kresie, Steven J., Watterson, Eric S.
• Granted Patent: US 10,702,736 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0625 Emitting sound, noise or music
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/00192 using resistance provided by magnetic means A63B21/005 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0051 using eddy currents induced in moved elements, e.g. by permanent magnets
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0058 using motors
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/015 including rotating or oscillating elements rubbing against fixed elements
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/225 with flywheels
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0023 the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0046 Details of the support elements or their connection to the exercising apparatus, e.g. adjustment of size or orientation attachments of resisters or weights to the body of the user A63B21/4001; using rollers, wheels, castors or gliding means to be moved over the floor or guide tracks A63B22/20
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/09 Adjustable dimensions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 23/0476 by rotating cycling movement arrangements on or for real bicycles A63B69/16
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0087 Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 71/0622 Visual, audio or audio-visual systems for entertaining, instructing or motivating the user

Abstract

Embodiments relate to exercise systems, and more particularly to adjustable exercise cycles. In accordance with at least some aspects, a stationary exercise cycle includes an incline mechanism that adjusts an incline of an upright support structure. The incline mechanism is aligned with a portion of an upright support structure on which a handle bar assembly is mounted. In some cases, the exercise cycle includes a console that can be rotated for viewing when not riding on the exercise cycle. The exercise cycle can also include an adjustment mechanism for adjusting the position of a seat or the handle bar assembly. The adjustment mechanism can include a cam-based locking mechanism for selectively securing the seat or handle bar assembly in place.

Claims

1. An exercise cycle, comprising:

a frame configured to rest upon a support surface;

at least one of;

a handle bar assembly configured to be held during use of the exercise cycle, the handle bar assembly being connected to the frame;

or

a seat configured to support a user during use of the exercise cycle, the seat being connected to the frame; and

an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting a position of the handle bar assembly or the seat relative to the frame, the adjustment mechanism comprising;

a guide frame fixedly secured to the frame;

a sliding frame slidably mounted on the guide frame, the handle bar assembly or the seat being mounted on the sliding frame; and

one or more cams pivotally disposed between the guide frame and the sliding frame, the one or more cams being rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position, the one or more cams restricting movement of the sliding frame when the one or more cams are in the locked position and allowing the sliding frame to move relative to the guide frame when the one or more cams are in the unlocked position.

2. The exercise cycle of claim 1, wherein the adjustment mechanism further comprises a linkage and an adjustment knob.

3. The exercise cycle of claim 2, wherein the one or more cams are pivotally connected to the linkage.

4. The exercise cycle of claim 3, wherein the knob can be selectively engaged to cause the one or more cams to rotate between the locked and unlocked positions.

5. The exercise cycle of claim 1, wherein the handle bar assembly or the seat is fixedly secured to the sliding frame such that movement of the sliding frame results in corresponding movement of the handle bar assembly or the seat.

6. The exercise cycle of claim 1, wherein the one or more cams include a first cam and a second cam that are aligned with one another between a front end and a rear end of the adjustment mechanism.

7. The exercise cycle of claim 1, wherein the guide frame and the sliding frame include mating surfaces.

8. The exercise cycle of claim 7, wherein rotation of the one or more cams to the locked position increases a level of friction between the mating surfaces.

9. The exercise cycle of claim 7, therein the mating surface comprising mating dovetail surface.

10. The exercise cycle of claim 1, wherein the adjustment mechanism include one or more stop to limit the movement of the sliding frame relative to the guide frame.

11. The exercise cycle of claim 10, wherein the one or more stop comprise a first end cap connected to a first end of the sliding frame and a second end cap connected to the second end of the sliding frame.

12. The exercise cycle of claim 1, wherein the sliding frame is longer than the guide frame.

13. The exercise cycle of claim 1, wherein the one or more cams comprise at least two cams that are spaced apart from one another by about 2.5 inches.

14. The exercise cycle of claim 1, wherein the one or more cams comprise at least two cams that are spaced apart from one another by between about 1 inch and about 12 inches, between about 2 inches and about 10 inches, or between about 1.5 inches and about 6 inches.

15. An exercise cycle, comprising:

a frame including a support base configured to rest upon a support surface and an upright support structure, the upright support structure comprising a first support member pivotally connected to the support base and a second support member connected to the first support member;

a console mounted to the frame, the console comprising a display;

a pivot assembly pivotally connecting the console to the frame, the pivot assembly enabling the console to rotate at least 90°

about a generally vertical axis;

a handle bar assembly configured to be held during use of the exercise cycle, the handle bar assembly mounted on the second support member;

an incline mechanism configured to selectively vary a pitch of the upright support structure relative to the support base, the incline mechanism being connected between the support base and the first support member, the incline mechanism being aligned with or extending generally parallel to the second support member;

a seat configured to support a user during use of the exercise cycle, the seat being connected to the frame; and

an adjustment mechanism for selectively adjusting the position of the seat relative to the frame, the adjustment mechanism comprising;

a guide frame fixedly secured to the frame;

a sliding frame slidably mounted on the guide frame, the seat being mounted on the sliding frame; and

one or more cams pivotally disposed between the guide frame and the sliding frame, the one or more cams being rotatable between an unlocked position and a locked position, the one or more cams restricting movement of the sliding frame when the one or more cams are in the locked position and allowing the sliding frame to move relative to the guide frame when the one or more cams are in the unlocked position.