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Exercise cycle with locking mechanism

US5014980A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateOct 19, 1990
Grant dateMay 14, 1991
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2010

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA63B2022/0035
  • WIPO fieldFurniture, games
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

The invention provides an exercise cycle with a stationary frame, a seat, a pedal mechanism, and a rotating wheel. Resistance is offered to the rotating wheel by an adjustable brake assembly. A handle bar assembly is pivotally mounted to the frame to move back and forth toward and away from the user positioned on the seat. A locking mechanism is associated with the handle bar assembly, so that with the locking mechanism in a first position, the handle bar assembly is precluded from pivoting. With the locking mechanism in a second position, the handle bar assembly is allowed to pivot toward and away from the user. A resistance mechanism is also associated with the handle bar assembly.

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