Invalid exercising device
US3930495A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 15, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jan 6, 1976 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 15, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H1/0214
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A bicycle type of exercising device for paraplegic invalids comprising an elongated structure having one end adapted to rest upon the floor and its other end adapted to rest upon the end of a conventional bed. Handle bar means and seat support means are mounted upon the end resting upon the floor to provide a manual operator station. The latter end is also provided with a first bicycle sprocket which is operably connected by a link chain to a second sprocket operably connected to the other end of the elongated structure. The second sprocket means is provided with pedal means adapted to receive and retain the feet of a paraplegic who is horizontally disposed in the bed on which the present device is operably mounted whereby the invalid can pedal the present device alone, or preferably, his legs can be exercised by an operator pedaling at the other end provided with the manual station. A preferred embodiment further comprises an auxiliary electric power source operably connected to the link chain for actuating the present device in the absence of manual operation by an operator. An especially preferred embodiment is directed to an electric power driven only device having a supporting…
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