Methods and apparatus to power an exercise machine
US9943718B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 17, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 21, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2220/54
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Methods and apparatus to power an exercise machine are disclosed herein. An example exercise machine includes a power receiver to measure a power output by a generator that is to convert movement of a moveable part into electric power, the power receiver is to calculate a rotations per minute of the moveable part. A mode controller is to calculate a power supply duty cycle based on the power output by the generator, the rotations per minute of the moveable part, and a user selected wattage. A power output controller is to control power provided to a console of the exercise machine based on the power supply duty cycle.
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