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  Training apparatusUSPTO Application #: 20060058163Title: Training apparatus Abstract: A training apparatus comprises a body part, a handlebar assembly gripped by the user, a handle stem rotatably supporting the handlebar assembly, a saddle provided on the body part so that the user sits down thereon and pedals rotatably set on the body part so that the user takes exercise by pedaling. The handle stem includes a base part connected with the body part and a movable part arranged on a side closer to the handlebar assembly and inclinably coupled to the base part. (end of abstract)
Agent: Olson & Hierl, Ltd. - Chicago, IL, US Inventor: Masaaki Matsumoto USPTO Applicaton #: 20060058163 - Class: 482062000 (USPTO) Related Patent Categories: Exercise Devices, Involving User Translation Or Physical Simulation Thereof, Bicylcling, Including Upper Body Exercise Feature The Patent Description & Claims data below is from USPTO Patent Application 20060058163. Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The present invention relates to a training apparatus, and more specifically, it relates to a pedal training apparatus pedaled by the user to go into training. [0003] 2. Description of the Background Art [0004] A pedal training apparatus pedaled by the user to go take exercise is known in general. This type of training apparatus is generally provided with a handlebar assembly and a saddle, so that the user can take exercise by sitting on the saddle, gripping the handlebar assembly and pedaling the training apparatus. [0005] Some conventional training apparatus allows the user to control the positions of the handlebar assembly and the saddle in response to his/her physique. For example, Japanese Utility Model Laying-Open No. 61-36652 (1986) discloses a handlebar assembly of an ergometer or the like allowing the user to vary the mounting angle. [0006] Further, each of Japanese Patent Laying-Open Nos. 2003-275339, 2001-104514 and 11-169482 (1999), for example, discloses a saddle height control mechanism. [0007] In the ergometer described in Japanese Utility Model Laying-Open No. 61-36652, the central portion of the handlebar assembly is rotatably mounted on a holder set on the upper end of a handle stem. Therefore, the user can control the position of the handlebar assembly by rotating the same. [0008] In the aforementioned ergometer, however, the user can merely rotate the handlebar assembly itself, and cannot control the handlebar assembly into various positions. In particular, it is difficult for the user to take exercise in a desired state approaching the handlebar assembly itself to him/her. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION [0009] The present invention has been proposed in order to solve the aforementioned problem, and a principal object of the present invention is to provide a training apparatus allowing the user to control a handlebar assembly into various positions. [0010] The training apparatus according to the present invention comprises a body part, a handlebar assembly gripped by the user, a handle stem rotatably supporting the handlebar assembly, a saddle provided on the body part so that the user sits down thereon and pedals rotatably set on the body part so that the user takes exercise by pedaling. The handle stem includes a base part connected with the body part and a movable part arranged on a side closer to the handlebar assembly and inclinably coupled to the base part. [0011] The aforementioned handlebar assembly preferably has first and second operating members operable by the user. In this case, the user adjusts the angle of rotation of the handlebar assembly with the first operating member, and adjusts the inclination of the movable part of the handle stem with the second operating member. The operating members can be formed by handle levers, buttons or switches manually operable by the user, for example. [0012] The training apparatus according to the present invention may further comprise a display part displaying various information, a support part connected with the handle stem for supporting the display part, a mounting part mounted with the display part and a connecting part rotatable on the support part with respect to the surface of the support part for inclinably supporting the mounting part and the display part with respect to the support part while connecting the mounting part and the support part with each other. [0013] The training apparatus according to the present invention may further comprise a saddle height control mechanism provided on the body part for controlling the height of the saddle and a saddle height control lever allowing the user to drive the saddle height control mechanism with his/her foot. This saddle height control lever is preferably provided on a position such as the bottom of the body part or in the vicinity thereof, for example, allowing the user to operate the same with his/her foot. [0014] The training apparatus according to the present invention may further comprise a step part provided on a portion of the body part located in the vicinity of the handle stem. The step part, which may be formed by a single step, is preferably provided with a plurality of steps. [0015] The training apparatus according to the present invention may further comprise an auxiliary part, capable of partially supporting the body of the user, provided in the vicinity of the saddle. This auxiliary part is typically uprightly provided at the back of the saddle for supporting the loins of the user or portions close thereto. [0016] In the training apparatus according to the present invention, the movable part of the handle stem is inclinable with respect to the base part thereof, so that the user can approach the handlebar assembly to him/her. In addition, the user can rotate the handlebar assembly itself Therefore, the user can control the handlebar assembly into various positions as compared with a case where he/she can rotate only the handlebar assembly. [0017] The foregoing and other objects, features, aspects and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description of the present invention when taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS [0018] FIG. 1 is a side elevational view partially showing the internal structure of a training apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention; [0019] FIG. 2 is a plan view of a handlebar assembly shown in FIG. 1; [0020] FIG. 3 is an enlarged view showing the handlebar assembly, a movable part and a portion around the same shown in FIG. 1; [0021] FIG. 4 is an enlarged partial plan view of the handlebar assembly shown in FIG. 2; Continue reading... Full patent description for Training apparatus Brief Patent Description - Full Patent Description - Patent Application Claims Click on the above for other options relating to this Training apparatus patent application. ###  How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored. 3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords. 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