Apparatus, system, and method for generating power for exercise equipment
US9067099B2 · kind B2 · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jun 30, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 5, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH02M7/06
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
An exercise apparatus with a generator. The exercise apparatus includes a frame, a rotating component, a generator, and a battery. The rotating component is rotatably connected to the frame and the rotating component rotates in response to operation of the exercise apparatus. The generator is connected to the rotating component and the frame. The generator includes a rotor connected to the rotating component and a stator. The rotor rotates in response to rotation of the rotating component. The stator is connected to the frame. The stator interacts with the rotor to produce electric current at an output. In one embodiment, the battery is connected to the output wherein the battery is charged by electric current from the generator.
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