Patent ID: 8113996
Filing Date: 2012-02-14
Classification: A63B

Abstract:
1. A dual action recumbent exercise cycle, comprising: a frame including a rearward placed beam or spine; a movable seat which is horizontally displaced on said beam or spine from a foot pedal and handlebar stems on said frame; an energy absorbing means rotatably mounted on said frame; a substantially horizontal drive shaft having two ends rotatably carried by said frame; first drive means connecting said drive shaft to said energy absorbing means to cause rotation thereof in response to rotation of said drive shaft; a drive crank arm secured to each of two opposite end portions of said drive shaft and extending laterally there from in opposite directions; two foot pedals; connecting means through which each said foot pedal crank arm is fixedly secured to the drive shaft to permit rotation of said drive shaft by foot operation; two handlebar stem assemblies comprising a pair of spring loaded, telescopic, dampened handlebar extension assemblies mounted on said frame for oscillatory movement, each said spring loaded, telescopic, dampened handlebar extension assembly comprising: a handlebar stem, a pivotal spring housing assembly, an extension arm housing, a perforated handlebar extension, a swivel handle, a retraction guard arm, and a compression dampening mechanism secured to both said retraction arm guard and said extension arm housing; and second drive means connecting an outer end of each said drive crank arm to a respective one of said handlebar stems so that said drive shaft is caused to rotate in response to said oscillation of the handlebar stems, said second drive means being connected to said connecting means so as to be interposed between the outer end of each said drive crank arm and an adjacent end of a respective foot pedal.