Flywheel resistance mechanism for exercise equipment
US5643153A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 10, 1994 |
| Grant date | Jul 1, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 10, 2014 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B21/225
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
The present invention provides a flywheel resistance mechanism for exercise equipment. The flywheel rotates subject to frictional resistance created by contact between a drag strap and an outer cylindrical surface on the flywheel. The outer cylindrical surface has a surface roughness of between fifteen (15) microinches and one hundred and fifty (150) microinches.
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