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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 25, 2006
Filed:
Jun. 30, 2004
Kenneth R. Washington, Glendale, CA (US);
Arthur L. Grebelsky, Glendale, CA (US);
Clyde L. Tichenor, Somis, CA (US);
Kenneth R. Washington, Glendale, CA (US);
Arthur L. Grebelsky, Glendale, CA (US);
Clyde L. Tichenor, Somis, CA (US);
Other;
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.