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US 5,672,141 AGranted
Adjustable cycling apparatus
OwnerGary Lawrence Johnstoninventor
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Abstract
An adjustable cycling apparatus including a pedal mechanism which may be adjusted to various horizontal and vertical positions for a more versatile cycling exercise routine. The cycling apparatus includes a frame unit upon which the pedal mechanism is mounted. The pedal mechanism is collapsible into the frame unit for easy storage. The frame unit supports a seat with adjustable back and arm supports whereby cycling exercise routines may be performed from a comfortable seated position. The back and arm supports may also be lowered to add to the collapsibility of the apparatus.
Claims6
An adjustable cycling apparatus which comprises:
- a structural frame unit comprising a rigid frame, an adjustable seat mounted on said rigid frame and having a back support means moveable along said rigid frame in a generally horizontal direction, and an assembly support;
- a pedal mechanism assembly unit having a pedal assembly and a resistance means, said resistance means having a rotatable member, wherein said assembly unit is coupled to said assembly support of said structural frame unit to be pivoted in either the upward or downward direction, the point of pivot of said assembly unit being the axis of rotation of said rotatable member of said resistance means, such that said pedal assembly of said pedal mechanism assembly unit may be positioned at various locations;
- whereby said pedal assembly of said apparatus may be engaged by the feet of the user, so that the user may participate in defined lower body exercise routines while in a seated position.
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