Kenneth J Washington

US Patent:

7081070, Jul 25, 2006

Filed:

Jun 30, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/880310

Inventors:

Kenneth R. Washington - Glendale CA, US
Arthur L. Grebelsky - Glendale CA, US
Clyde L. Tichenor - Somis CA, US

International Classification:

A63B 22/06

US Classification:

482 57, 434 61

Abstract:

An articulating platform () that is used to vary the longitudinal and lateral angular displacement of an exercise bicycle () mounted thereon. The platform includes a bicycle mounting base () configured to accept the footprint of a conventionally dimensioned exercise bicycle. The base () pivots in both a longitudinal axis and a lateral axis, thereby simulating uphill and downhill bicycle riding and turning when leaning sideways in a turning direction. The base () is preferably articulated by a D. C. motor drive system or optionally by a gear motor, pneumatic, hydraulic and worm drive systems each having controls for initiating directional articulation. A platform enclosure () supports the base and the drive system to provide a safety barrier for protecting moving components of the platform.