Patent ID: 6830538
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: A63B,F16H

Abstract:
A cyclodial drive configured to generate a cyclodial curve path comprising:a frame, said frame configured to support said cyclodial drive; a sun disc, said sun disc attached to said frame; a planet disc, said planet disc operably associated with said sun disc and configured to orbit said sun disc; a crankshaft, said crankshaft configured to rotate about the center of said sun disc; a linkage, said linkage operably associated with said planet disc and said crankshaft; a drive pivot, said drive pivot positioned upon said linkage for the transfer of force; said transfer of force causing said linkage to rotate relative to said frame whereby said drive pivot follows said cyclodial curve path having more than two lobes; and a pair of limb support members, each said limb support member connected to said corresponding linkage at said drive pivot; each lower or upper limb pairs of an operator engaged with a corresponding limb support member whereby movement of each said limb provides user exercise.