Patent ID: 6229224
Filing Date: 2001-05-08
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
A power generating system adapted for coupling to an exercise machine, the system comprising:a drive member mountable on a wheel of an exercise device in a manner causing rotation of said drive member with the wheel, said drive member having a plurality of teeth formed on a perimeter of said drive member;a generator for coupling to an exercise device, said generator producing electricity when said exercise device rotates a drive wheel of said generator, said drive wheel having a plurality of teeth for engaging said teeth of said perimeter of said drive member for minimizing slippage between said drive wheel and said drive member;a power housing in electrical communication with said generator, said power housing having a plurality of electrical connectors such that said power housing is adapted for coupling with external electrical devices; anda spring biasing said generator towards said toothed ring;wherein each of said electrical connectors comprises an electrical outlet.