Patent Description:
Exercise devices, such as exercise bikes, treadmills, ellipticals, rowers, and the like, often include a display configured to render information to a user during exercise. For example, the display may render workout information, video streams, on-demand workouts, performance metrics, etc. Some workouts require participants to perform one or more exercises on the exercise device and one or more exercises off the exercise device. Users may also be able to access or view on the display one or more workouts unrelated to the exercise device, such as weight lifting workouts, yoga, or other floor exercises. Because the display is oriented for exercise using the exercise device, it may be difficult to view the display when performing exercises off the exercise device. <CIT> discloses a mechanism mounted on a stationary exercise bicycle including a frame, a rear seat, a front drive mechanism having a pedal at either side, and a numeric display. The mechanism includes a mounting assembly fixedly mounted at one side of the frame and including upper and lower mounting lugs; and an arm including an upper section secured to the display and a lower section having a distal end releasably secured to the upper section and a proximal end pivotably fastened between the mounting lugs. The display is adapted to be disposed in a first position in front of the seat, in a second position at one side of the frame or in a position between the first position and the second position by pivoting about the mounting assembly.

Improvements are needed to allow rotation of a display of an exercise device between positions to place the display within a viewing area of a user while using the exercise device and within a viewing area of the user while performing one or more exercises off the exercise device.

According to the present invention, there is provided a rotating mechanism according to claim <NUM> for a rotating display mechanism of an exercise device and an exercise device according to claim <NUM>.

In a further aspect, there is provided a method of using a exercise device according to claim <NUM> and a method of assembling a rotating mechanism for an exercise device according to claim <NUM>.

The description will be more fully understood with reference to the following figures in which components may not be drawn to scale, which are presented as various embodiments of the rotating display mechanism for an exercise device described herein and should not be construed as a complete depiction of the scope of the oral cleansing device.

Embodiments of the disclosure and their advantages are best understood by referring to the detailed description that follows. It should be appreciated that like reference numerals may be used to identify like elements illustrated in one or more of the figures.

According to the present disclosure, a rotating display mechanism of an exercise device is provided. The exercise device may include a handlebar and a rotating mechanism rotatable relative to the handlebar. The rotating mechanism may include a pivot including a stop, a display mount rotatably connected to the pivot, and a tab associated with the display mount and configured to engage the stop of the pivot with rotation of the display mount relative to the pivot to define at least one stop position of the rotating mechanism. The tab may be defined on a stop washer positioned between the pivot and the display mount. The rotating mechanism may be connected to a support arm extending from the handlebar. A display may be connected to the rotating mechanism, such that rotation of the rotating mechanism positions the display in one of a plurality of positions relative to the handlebar.

<FIG> illustrates a rear perspective view of an exercise device <NUM> in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. <FIG> illustrates a front perspective view of the exercise device <NUM> in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. The exercise device <NUM> may be any type of exercise apparatus designed for cardiovascular and/or strength training of a user, such as an exercise bike, treadmill, elliptical machine, or rowing machine, among others. Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, the exercise device <NUM> is embodied as an exercise bike for illustration only. However, it is contemplated that the concepts described below may be applied to other exercise apparatuses, where suitable. For example, the concepts described herein may be applied to any device where a user views a display while exercising, as described below.

As shown, the exercise device <NUM> may include a frame <NUM> and one or more components connected to the frame <NUM>. For example, the exercise device <NUM> may include a handlebar <NUM>, a seat <NUM>, and a drive mechanism <NUM> for operating against a resistance structure, or any combination thereof. The handlebar <NUM> may be supported by a handlebar post <NUM>, and the seat <NUM> may be supported by a seat post <NUM>. In some embodiments, the exercise device <NUM> may include various features that allow adjustment of the position of the seat <NUM>, the position of the handlebar <NUM>, etc. For instance, the height of the handlebar <NUM> may be adjusted to fit the exercise bike to a user, such as by sliding the handlebar post <NUM> within the frame <NUM> towards or away from the frame <NUM>. In like manner, the height of the seat <NUM> may be adjusted to fit the exercise bike to the user, such as by sliding the seat post <NUM> within the frame <NUM> towards and away from the frame <NUM>. In some embodiments, the seat <NUM> may be adjusted towards or away from the handlebar <NUM> to further fit the exercise bike to the user.

The drive mechanism <NUM> may include many configurations. For example, the drive mechanism <NUM> may include a pair of pedals <NUM> connected to a crank configured to drive a flywheel <NUM> through a belt, chain, gearing, or other mechanism. Depending on the application, the flywheel <NUM> may be a heavy metal disc, an air resistance mechanism, or other suitable device designed for cardiovascular and/or strength training of a user. In some embodiments, the force required to spin the flywheel <NUM> may be adjusted, such as via a resistance adjustment knob <NUM> that directly or indirectly increases or decreases a resistance of the flywheel <NUM> to rotation. For instance, rotation of the resistance adjustment knob <NUM> in a first direction may cause a resistance structure <NUM> (e.g., magnets, friction pad, etc.) to move relative to the flywheel <NUM> in a first manner, increasing the resistance of the flywheel <NUM> to rotation and increasing the force that the user must apply to the pedals <NUM> to rotate the flywheel <NUM>. Similarly, rotation of the resistance adjustment knob <NUM> in a second direction may cause the resistance structure <NUM> to move relative to the flywheel <NUM> in a second manner, decreasing the resistance of the flywheel <NUM> to rotation and decreasing the force that the user must apply to the pedals <NUM> to rotate the flywheel <NUM>.

In some embodiments, the exercise device <NUM> may include a display <NUM> configured to render information (e.g., commands, workout progress, entertainment, etc.) to the user. For example, the display <NUM> may render one or more video streams, a range of performance metrics, and a range of controls. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> may be used to access membership information, login or logout of an exercise management system, present live and/or archived exercise classes, and other content. In some embodiments, the display <NUM>, or at least the information rendered on the display, may be similar to the display or method disclosed in <CIT> entitled "EXERCISE SYSTEM AND METHOD".

To allow viewing of the display <NUM> by the user, the display <NUM> may be mounted in front of the user forward of the handlebar <NUM> (i.e., such that the handlebar <NUM> is positioned between the display <NUM> and the seat <NUM>). The display <NUM> may be mounted to the exercise device <NUM> in many configurations. For instance, the exercise device <NUM> may include a support arm <NUM> extending from the handlebar <NUM>. Depending on the application, the support arm <NUM> may be cantilevered from the handlebar <NUM>, attached to the handlebar <NUM>, or the like. The display <NUM> may be connected to the support arm <NUM> to place the display <NUM> within a viewing area of the user during exercise. The display <NUM> may be mounted to the support arm <NUM> via one or more devices or mechanisms configured to adjust the position or orientation of the display <NUM>, as detailed more fully below. For example, the display <NUM> may be mounted to the support arm <NUM> in a manner allowing the display <NUM> to rotate relative to the handlebar <NUM> or the support arm <NUM>, such as to orient the display <NUM> towards the user during exercise.

Referring to <FIG>, an XYZ coordinate system may define relative orientations or directions between one or more components of the exercise device <NUM>. For example, the XYZ coordinate system may include an X-axis, a Y-axis, and a Z-axis. The X-axis may run generally along the length of the exercise device <NUM>, such as between the front and rear of the exercise device <NUM>. For example, the X-axis may run along a direction substantially parallel to and/or aligned with a longitudinal axis of the exercise device <NUM>. The Y-axis may be perpendicular to the X-axis and run generally along the width of the exercise device <NUM>, such as between the left and right sides of the exercise device <NUM>. For example, the Y-axis may run along a direction substantially parallel to and/or aligned with a lateral axis of the exercise device <NUM>. The Z-axis may be perpendicular to both the X-axis and the Y-axis and run generally along the height of the exercise device <NUM>, such as between the top and bottom of the exercise device <NUM>. For example, the Z-axis may run along a direction substantially parallel to and/or aligned with a vertical axis of the exercise device <NUM>.

In such embodiments, the display <NUM> may rotate about one or more axes. For example, the display <NUM> may rotate about a first axis <NUM> to pan the display <NUM> left and right relative to the handlebar <NUM>. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> may rotate about a second axis <NUM> to tilt the display <NUM> up and down relative to the handlebar <NUM>. The first axis <NUM> may be parallel to the Z-axis, perpendicular to the Y-axis, lie within the XZ plane formed by the X-axis and the Z-axis, or be parallel to the XZ plane, among others. In some embodiments, at least a portion of the support arm <NUM> may define a vertical plane, with the first axis <NUM> extending within the vertical plane defined by the support arm <NUM>. The second axis <NUM> may be parallel to the Y-axis, perpendicular to the Z-axis, lie within the YZ plane formed by the Y-axis and the Z-axis, or be parallel to the YZ plane, among others. In some embodiments, the first axis <NUM> may be a vertical axis or a generally vertical axis, and the second axis <NUM> may be a horizontal axis or a generally horizontal axis.

<FIG> illustrates a perspective view of a handlebar assembly in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. Referring to <FIG>, the display <NUM> may be mounted to the exercise device <NUM> via a handlebar assembly <NUM>. The handlebar assembly <NUM> may be configured as a single unit for attachment to the exercise device <NUM>. For example, the handlebar assembly <NUM> may include a boss <NUM> configured for attachment to the handlebar post <NUM>. In this manner, the handlebar assembly <NUM> may be attached to the exercise device <NUM> during original assembly of the exercise device <NUM>, or the handlebar assembly <NUM> may be provided as a replacement part. In some embodiments, legacy exercise devices may be retrofitted with the handlebar assembly <NUM> to take advantage of one or more upgraded features of the handlebar assembly <NUM> compared to existing units.

As shown, the handlebar assembly <NUM> may include the handlebar <NUM>, the support arm <NUM> extending from the handlebar <NUM>, and a rotating mechanism <NUM> connected to the support arm <NUM>. As shown, the handlebar <NUM> may include a main bar <NUM>, a pair of bar ends <NUM> extending from the main bar <NUM>, and a secondary bar <NUM> extending from the main bar <NUM> between the pair of bar ends <NUM>. The various bars of the handlebar <NUM> may provide a plurality of handholds for the user during exercise. For example, the main bar <NUM> may provide a straight bar section between the pair of bar ends <NUM>. The pair of bar ends <NUM> may extend forwardly from the ends of the main bar <NUM> towards the rotating mechanism <NUM>. The bar ends <NUM> may extend upwardly away from the support arm <NUM>, such as gradually or in a stepped linear fashion. Depending on the application, the bar ends <NUM> may extend parallel or generally parallel to each other. In some embodiments, the pair of bar ends <NUM> may define a space <NUM> bounded by the bar ends <NUM>. The secondary bar <NUM> may form a loop with the main bar <NUM> and extend upwardly away from the support arm <NUM>, similar to the pair of bar ends <NUM>.

The user may grasp the handlebar <NUM> at the various bars as desired for comfort and convenience. For instance, the user may grasp the main bar <NUM> to position the user in an upright seated position. The user may grasp the bar ends <NUM> to position the user in a more forward, bent-over position. Grasping the second bar may position the user somewhere between the upright seated position and the forward, bent-over position. Moving from the main bar <NUM> to the secondary bar <NUM> may supinate the user's forearm, such as from a full pronation of the forearm when grasping the main bar <NUM> to a position between full pronation and a natural position of the forearm when grasping the secondary bar <NUM>. Moving from the secondary bar <NUM> to the bar ends <NUM> may further supinate the user's forearm, such as to a natural position of the forearm when grasping the bar ends <NUM>. Moving from the main bar <NUM> to the secondary bar <NUM>, and from the secondary bar <NUM> to the bar ends <NUM>, may widen the user's hold on the handlebar <NUM>. In like manner, moving from the bar ends <NUM> to the secondary bar <NUM>, and from the secondary bar <NUM> to the main bar <NUM>, may narrow the user's hold on the handlebar <NUM>. In this manner, the user may vary a hold width, forearm position, and posture as desired based on the grasping position with the handlebar <NUM>.

The support arm <NUM> may extend from the main bar <NUM> of the handlebar <NUM>. In some embodiments, the support arm <NUM> may extend generally orthogonal from the main bar <NUM> and from the centerline of the main bar <NUM>. As shown, the handlebar <NUM> is mirrored across the support arm <NUM>, although other configurations are contemplated. The support arm <NUM> may have a length extending between the handlebar <NUM> and a terminal end <NUM>. The terminal end <NUM> may be curved, such as upwardly towards vertical. In some embodiments, the support arm <NUM> is hollow to allow one or more cables <NUM> (e.g., a data cable, a voice cable, etc.) to extend through the support arm <NUM>, as explained below.

The rotating mechanism <NUM> may rotatably connect the display <NUM> to the handlebar <NUM>. For instance, the rotating mechanism <NUM> may be connected to the terminal end <NUM> of the support arm <NUM>. As described herein, the rotating mechanism <NUM> may be rotatably coupled to the support arm <NUM> such that at least a portion of the rotating mechanism <NUM> is rotatable relative to the handlebar <NUM>. As shown in <FIG>, the display <NUM> may be connected to the rotating mechanism <NUM>. In such embodiments, rotation of the rotating mechanism <NUM> may rotate the display <NUM> to position the display <NUM> in one of a plurality of positions relative to the handlebar <NUM>, as detailed below. For instance, rotation of the rotating mechanism <NUM> may rotate the display <NUM> to position the display <NUM> as desired by the user, such as towards the seat <NUM>, away from the seat <NUM>, or the like. In this manner, the user may position the display <NUM> towards the seat <NUM> to perform one or more exercises using the exercise device <NUM>. When one or more floor exercises are desired to be performed by the user, the display <NUM> may be rotated away from the seat <NUM> such that the user may perform the one or more floor exercises next to the exercise device <NUM>, as described more fully below.

The display <NUM> may be rotated by the rotating mechanism <NUM> between the pair of bar ends <NUM>, such as at least partially within the space <NUM> defined between the pair of bar ends <NUM>. For example, rotation of the display <NUM> by the rotating mechanism <NUM> may position at least a portion of the display <NUM> within the space <NUM> between the bar ends <NUM> as the display <NUM> rotates or moves between positions. The display <NUM> may be panned about the first axis <NUM> left and right within the space <NUM> between the bar ends <NUM>. In some embodiments, the display <NUM> may be tilted about the second axis <NUM> up and down within the space <NUM> between the bar ends <NUM>. The bar ends <NUM> may be spaced wide enough to accommodate panning of the display <NUM> (e.g., to accommodate the size of the display <NUM>). For instance, a larger display may necessitate the bar ends <NUM> being positioned further apart, with smaller displays allowing the bar ends <NUM> to be positioned closer together.

<FIG> illustrates an exploded view of the rotating mechanism <NUM> in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. <FIG> illustrates a cross-sectional view of the rotating mechanism <NUM> in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, the rotating mechanism <NUM> includes a pivot <NUM> and a display mount <NUM> connected to the pivot <NUM>. The pivot <NUM> includes a base <NUM>, a shaft <NUM> extending from the base <NUM>, and a stop <NUM>. In such embodiments, the base <NUM> may be connected to the terminal end <NUM> of the support arm <NUM>, such as via one or more mechanical fasteners. In some embodiments, the base <NUM> may include one or more anti-rotation features to limit movement of the base <NUM> relative to the support arm <NUM>. For example, the support arm <NUM> may include a non-circular shape. The base <NUM> may include an attachment structure <NUM> positionable within the support arm <NUM> and having a shape complementary to the non-circular shape of the support arm <NUM> to limit rotation of the base <NUM> relative to the support arm <NUM>.

The pivot <NUM> may include various features defining rotation of the display mount <NUM>. The pivot <NUM> includes the stop <NUM> defined on the shaft <NUM>. As described below, rotation of the display mount <NUM> relative to the pivot <NUM> engages the stop <NUM> to limit further rotation. The rotating mechanism <NUM> includes a tab <NUM> indexed or otherwise associated with the display mount <NUM>, the tab <NUM> configured to engage the stop <NUM> of the pivot <NUM> with rotation of the display mount <NUM> about the shaft <NUM> to define at least one stop position of the rotating mechanism <NUM>. For example, engagement of the tab <NUM> with the stop <NUM> may define a stop position of the rotating mechanism <NUM> orienting the display <NUM> away from the seat <NUM> allowing the user to perform one or more floor exercises next to the exercise device <NUM>.

Referring to <FIG>, the shaft <NUM> may include a shelf <NUM>. For example, the shaft <NUM> may include a first shaft portion <NUM> extending from the base <NUM> and a second shaft portion <NUM> extending from the first shaft portion <NUM>. The first shaft portion <NUM> may have a first diameter and the second shaft portion <NUM> may have a second diameter different than the first diameter. The shaft <NUM> may be stepped between the first shaft portion <NUM> and the second shaft portion <NUM> to define the shelf <NUM>. In such embodiments, the stop <NUM> may be defined on the shelf <NUM> of the shaft <NUM>. As a result, the tab <NUM> may ride on the shelf <NUM> with rotation of the display mount <NUM> about the shaft <NUM> to engage the stop <NUM>. For example, rotation of the display mount <NUM> about the shaft <NUM> may cause the tab <NUM> to slide along or otherwise ride on the shelf <NUM> until the tab <NUM> engages the stop <NUM>, limiting further rotation of the display mount <NUM> about the shaft <NUM>. Although the tab <NUM> is described as riding on the shelf <NUM> during rotation of the display mount <NUM> about the shaft <NUM>, it is contemplated that a gap may exist between the tab <NUM> and the shelf <NUM>. The second shaft portion <NUM> may be threaded and may include one or more flats <NUM> machined or otherwise defined on the shaft <NUM>.

As shown in <FIG>, the shaft <NUM> may be hollow, and the display mount <NUM> may rotate about the shaft <NUM>. In such embodiments, the one or more cables <NUM> may run through the support arm <NUM> and the shaft <NUM> for connection with the display mount <NUM>. As a result, the display mount <NUM> may rotate about the shaft <NUM> without interference from the one or more cables <NUM>, and without damaging the cables <NUM> themselves. In addition, running the one or more cables <NUM> through the support arm <NUM> and the shaft <NUM> may conceal and protect the cables <NUM> from damage and provide a clean appearance for the exercise device <NUM>. As shown, the shaft <NUM> may define the first axis <NUM>, with the display mount rotatable about the first axis <NUM> to reposition the display <NUM>.

Referring to <FIG>, the display mount <NUM> may include various features allowing the display mount <NUM> to be connected to the pivot <NUM> to rotate about the shaft <NUM> to reposition the display <NUM>. For example, the display mount <NUM> may include a main body <NUM> and a mounting flange <NUM> extending from the main body <NUM>. The main body <NUM> may be connected to the shaft <NUM> of the pivot <NUM>, and the display <NUM> may be connected to the mounting flange <NUM> to connect the display <NUM> to the rotating mechanism <NUM>. For instance, the mounting flange <NUM> may be shaped to mount to a rear portion of the display <NUM>.

Each of the main body <NUM> and the mounting flange <NUM> may be hollow to connect the display mount <NUM> to the pivot <NUM> and/or to run the cables <NUM> through the display mount <NUM>. For example, the main body <NUM> may include a first cavity <NUM> and the mounting flange <NUM> may include a second cavity <NUM>. In such embodiments, the shaft <NUM> may be received within the first cavity <NUM> of the main body <NUM> to connect the display mount <NUM> to the pivot <NUM>. The cables <NUM> may also run through the first cavity <NUM> and the second cavity <NUM> for connection with the display <NUM>.

With continued reference to <FIG>, the rotating mechanism <NUM> may include various features interfacing the display mount <NUM> with the pivot <NUM>. For example, the rotating mechanism <NUM> may include a stop washer <NUM> positioned around the shaft <NUM> between the shaft <NUM> and the display mount <NUM>. The stop washer <NUM> may include a ring body <NUM> and the tab <NUM> extending from the ring body <NUM>. In such embodiments, the ring body <NUM> may ride on the stop <NUM> and the tab <NUM> may ride on the shelf <NUM> of the shaft <NUM> as the stop washer <NUM> rotates about the shaft <NUM>, such as with rotation of the display mount <NUM> about the shaft <NUM>. For example, as shown in <FIG>, the display mount <NUM> may include a recess <NUM> defined within the first cavity <NUM> of the main body <NUM>. The tab <NUM> may be received at least partially within the recess <NUM> of the display mount <NUM> to index the tab <NUM> with the display mount <NUM> and tie movement of the tab <NUM> with rotation of the display mount <NUM> about the shaft <NUM>. Depending on the application, the tab <NUM> may fit loosely within the recess <NUM> or may be connected to the display mount <NUM> through an interference fit. In some embodiments, the tab <NUM> may be formed integrally with the display mount <NUM>, in which case the stop washer <NUM> may be omitted from the assembly.

As shown in <FIG>, the display mount <NUM> may include a first bushing <NUM> and a second bushing <NUM>. The first bushing <NUM> may be connected to a bottom of the display mount <NUM> to rotatably connect the display mount <NUM> to the first shaft portion <NUM> of the pivot <NUM>. Similarly, the second bushing <NUM> may be connected to a top of the display mount <NUM> to rotatably connect the display mount <NUM> to the second shaft portion <NUM> of the pivot <NUM>. For example, the first bushing <NUM> may be sized to rotate on the first shaft portion <NUM> as the display mount <NUM> rotates about the shaft <NUM>, and the second bushing <NUM> may be sized to rotate on the second shaft portion <NUM> as the display mount <NUM> rotates about the shaft <NUM>. In some embodiments, each of the first bushing <NUM> and the second bushing <NUM> may include a locating tab <NUM> for indexing the first bushing <NUM> and the second bushing <NUM> with the display mount <NUM>. The locating tabs <NUM> may interface with the display mount <NUM> to limit movement of the bushings relative to the display mount <NUM>. As shown, the first bushing <NUM> and the second bushing <NUM> may be flanged to seat the bushings against the display mount <NUM>.

The rotating mechanism <NUM> may include other components located on the shaft <NUM> of the pivot <NUM>. For instance, the rotating mechanism <NUM> may include a first washer <NUM>, a sleeve <NUM>, a second washer <NUM>, one or more spring washers <NUM> (e.g., a single spring washer <NUM>, two spring washers <NUM>, three spring washers <NUM>, more than three spring washers <NUM>, etc.), and a nut <NUM>, or any combination thereof. As shown, the first washer <NUM> may be positioned between the base <NUM> of the pivot <NUM> and the first bushing <NUM>, the sleeve <NUM> may be positioned between the stop washer <NUM> and the second bushing <NUM>, the second washer <NUM> may be positioned between the second bushing <NUM> and the spring washers <NUM>, and the spring washers <NUM> may be positioned between the second washer <NUM> and the nut <NUM>.

The first washer <NUM>, sleeve <NUM>, second washer <NUM>, spring washers <NUM>, and nut <NUM> may include many configurations. For example, each of the first washer <NUM> and the second washer <NUM> may include anti-rotation features to limit rotation of the washers relative to the shaft <NUM>. For instance, the first washer <NUM> may include one or more indents <NUM> that interface with one or more protrusions <NUM> on the shaft <NUM>. The second washer <NUM> may include a non-circular shape to engage or otherwise interface with the flats <NUM> of the shaft <NUM>. Such configurations are exemplary only, and the first washer <NUM> and the second washer <NUM> may be indexed with the shaft <NUM> in other configurations. The sleeve <NUM> may be sized to ensure engagement of the tab <NUM> with the stop <NUM>. For example, the sleeve <NUM> may define the position of the stop washer <NUM> on the shaft <NUM>, such as limiting axial movement of the stop washer <NUM> along the shaft <NUM> away from the shelf <NUM> and/or stop <NUM>.

Each spring washer <NUM> may have a frusto-conical shape that provides the spring washer <NUM> with a spring characteristic. For example, each spring washer <NUM> may include a conical shell that can be loaded along its axis either statically or dynamically. The spring washers <NUM> may be a coned disc spring, a conical spring washer, a disc spring, a Belleville spring, a Belleville washer, or a cupped spring washer. The spring washers <NUM> may include many profiles and configurations. For example, the spring washers <NUM> may be ribbed. The spring washers <NUM> may be stacked in many configurations to achieve a desired spring rate to provide sufficient spring pressure against the display mount <NUM> to reduce axial slop of the display mount <NUM> relative to the shaft <NUM> and still allow rotation of the display mount <NUM> about the shaft <NUM>. For example, the spring washers <NUM> may be stacked in alternate or alternating orientations. The nut <NUM> may be threaded to the threaded portion of the shaft <NUM> and against the spring washers <NUM> to secure the display mount <NUM> to the pivot <NUM>. As shown, the nut <NUM> may be a castle nut, although other configurations are contemplated. To conceal the attachment of the display mount <NUM> to the shaft <NUM>, the rotating mechanism <NUM> may include a cap <NUM> snap-fitted to the main body <NUM> of the display mount <NUM>.

Referring to <FIG> and <FIG>, assembly of the rotating mechanism <NUM> will now be discussed in detail. Each of the first bushing <NUM> and the second bushing <NUM> may be press fit to the display mount <NUM>, such as the first bushing <NUM> press fit to the bottom of the display mount <NUM> and the second bushing <NUM> press fit to the top of the display mount <NUM>. The first washer <NUM> may be press fit to the shaft <NUM>, such as against the base <NUM> of the pivot <NUM>, with the one or more protrusions <NUM> of the shaft <NUM> received within the one or more indents <NUM> of the first washer <NUM>. The stop washer <NUM> may then be slid or dropped onto the shaft <NUM> (e.g., onto the second shaft portion <NUM>), with the ring body <NUM> engaging the top of the stop <NUM> and the tab <NUM> engaging the shelf <NUM>. The sleeve <NUM> may then be slid or dropped onto the shaft <NUM> and against the stop washer <NUM>.

The display mount <NUM> with the first bushing <NUM> and the second bushing <NUM> attached may then be slid or dropped onto the shaft <NUM>, such as until the first bushing <NUM> engages the first washer <NUM> and/or the second bushing <NUM> engages the sleeve <NUM>. The second washer <NUM> may then be slid or dropped onto the shaft <NUM> and against the second bushing <NUM>, with the second washer <NUM> oriented to interface with the flats <NUM> of the shaft <NUM>. The spring washers <NUM> may then be slid or dropped onto the shaft <NUM> and against the second washer <NUM>, such as in an alternate orientation as described above. The nut <NUM> may then be threaded to the shaft <NUM> and torqued to specification, such as between <NUM> N-m and <NUM> N-m. The cap <NUM> may then be attached to the display mount <NUM> to conceal the attachment of the display mount <NUM> to the pivot <NUM>.

Once the rotating mechanism <NUM> is assembled, the display mount <NUM> may rotate about the shaft <NUM> until the tab <NUM> engages the stop <NUM>. For example, the display mount <NUM> may rotate about the shaft <NUM> in a first direction until the tab <NUM> engages a first side of the stop <NUM>. Similarly, the display mount <NUM> may rotate about the shaft <NUM> in a second direction until the tab <NUM> engages a second side of the stop <NUM>. As a result, engagement of the tab <NUM> with the first side of the stop <NUM> may define a first stop position of the rotating mechanism <NUM>, and engagement of the tab <NUM> with the second side of the stop <NUM> may define a second stop position of the rotating mechanism <NUM>. In this manner, the display mount <NUM> may rotate freely about the shaft <NUM> between the first stop position and the second stop position.

<FIG> illustrates a diagram of the rotating mechanism <NUM> oriented in a first position relative to the handlebar <NUM> to aid a user in performing one or more exercises using the exercise device <NUM> in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. <FIG> illustrates a diagram of the rotating mechanism <NUM> oriented in a second position relative to the handlebar <NUM> to aid a user in performing one or more floor exercises next to the exercise device <NUM> in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. <FIG> illustrates a diagram of the rotating mechanism <NUM> oriented in a third position relative to the handlebar <NUM> in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. Referring to <FIG>, rotation of the display mount <NUM> about the first axis <NUM> may rotate the display <NUM> about the pivot <NUM> to position the display <NUM> in one of a plurality of positions. For example, referring to <FIG>, the display mount <NUM> may be rotated about the pivot <NUM> (e.g., panned about the first axis <NUM>) to orient the display <NUM> towards the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM> to place the display <NUM> within a viewing area of the user while the user is using the exercise device <NUM> (e.g., seated on the seat <NUM>, standing on the pedals <NUM>, etc.). The display <NUM> may also be tilted about the second axis <NUM> to further orient the display <NUM> towards the user. For example, the display <NUM> may be tilted up about the second axis <NUM> to orient the display <NUM> within the field of view of a taller user. In like manner, the display <NUM> may be tilted down about the second axis <NUM> to orient the display <NUM> within the field of view of a shorter user.

Referring to <FIG>, the display mount <NUM> may be panned about the first axis <NUM> to rotate the display <NUM> about the pivot <NUM> to orient the display <NUM> away from the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM> to place the display <NUM> within a viewing area of the user while the user is performing one or more exercises next to the exercise device <NUM> (e.g., strength training, yoga, or another floor exercise). The display <NUM> may also be tilted about the second axis <NUM> to further orient the display <NUM> towards the user. For example, the display <NUM> may be tilted up about the second axis <NUM> to orient the display <NUM> within the field of view of a taller user. In like manner, the display <NUM> may be tilted down about the second axis <NUM> to orient the display <NUM> within the field of view of a shorter user. As shown in <FIG>, the display mount <NUM> may be panned about the first axis <NUM> until the display <NUM> is oriented directly away from the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM>. Referring to <FIG>, the display mount <NUM> may be rotated about the first axis <NUM> (i.e., panned) to position the display <NUM> in other orientations/positions. For example, the display mount <NUM> may be panned to orient the display <NUM> to the side of the exercise device <NUM>, to a diagonal or oblique position of the exercise device <NUM>, or to any other position of the exercise device <NUM>.

In some embodiments, the first stop position may orient the rotating mechanism <NUM> away from the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM>. For example, the rotating mechanism <NUM> may be rotated away from the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM> until the tab <NUM> engages the stop <NUM> at the first stop position, which may orient the display <NUM> away from the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM>, such as shown in <FIG>. The second stop position may also orient the rotating mechanism <NUM> away from the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM>. For instance, the rotating mechanism <NUM> may be rotated away from the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM> until the tab <NUM> engages the stop <NUM> at the second stop position, which may orient the display <NUM> away from the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM>, such as shown in <FIG>. In this manner, both the first stop position and the second stop position may orient the rotating mechanism <NUM> away from the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM>, with engagement of the tab <NUM> with the stop <NUM> at the first stop position or the second stop position dependent upon the rotation direction of the display mount <NUM> about the shaft <NUM> (e.g., clockwise to the first stop position, counterclockwise to the second stop position, or similar).

In some embodiments, the first stop position may define an extent of rotation of the rotating mechanism <NUM> away from the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM>, and the second stop position may define an extent of rotation of the rotating mechanism <NUM> towards the handlebar <NUM> and/or seat <NUM>. For instance, the display mount <NUM> may be rotated to the first stop position to place the display <NUM> within a viewing area of the user while the user is performing one or more exercises next to the exercise device <NUM>. The display mount <NUM> may be rotated to the second stop position to place the display <NUM> within a viewing area of the user while the user is using the exercise device <NUM>.

<FIG> illustrates a flow diagram of a process <NUM> of operating a rotating mechanism configured to reposition a display or other device of an exercise device in a plurality of positions in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. Any step, sub-step, sub-process, or block of process <NUM> may be performed in an order or arrangement different from the embodiments illustrated in <FIG>. For example, one or more blocks may be omitted from or added to the process <NUM>. Although process <NUM> is described with reference to the embodiments of <FIG>, process <NUM> may be applied to other embodiments.

In Block <NUM>, process <NUM> may include panning the rotating mechanism to position a display in a first position relative to a handlebar of an exercise device. For instance, the rotating mechanism may be panned to the left or to the right to position the display in the first position. In some embodiments, the first position may be a stop position of the rotating mechanism. For example, the rotating mechanism may be panned in a first direction (e.g., clockwise rotating) until the rotating mechanism engages a stop limiting further movement of the rotating mechanism in the first direction. As described above, the first position may orient the display relative to the handlebar to aid a user in performing one or more exercises using the exercise device, such as orienting the display towards a seat of the exercise device.

In Block <NUM>, process <NUM> may include panning the rotating mechanism to position the display in a second position relative to the handlebar of the exercise device. For example, the rotating mechanism may be panned to the left or to the right of the first position to position the display in the second position. In some embodiments, the second position may be a stop position of the rotating mechanism. For instance, the rotating mechanism may be panned in a second direction (e.g., counterclockwise rotating) until the rotating mechanism engages a stop limiting further movement of the rotating mechanism in the second direction. As described above, the second position may orient the display relative to the handlebar to aid a user in performing one or more floor exercises next to the exercise device, such as orienting the display away from the seat of the exercise device.

In Block <NUM>, process <NUM> may include tilting the display to position the display in a third position relative to the handlebar of the exercise device. For instance, the display may be tilted up or down relative to the handlebar to further orient the display towards the user, such as tilting the display to better orient the display within the field of view of the user. For example, a taller user may require the display to be tilted upwardly away from the handlebar, whereas a shorter user may require the display to be tilted downwardly towards the handlebar.

<FIG> illustrates a flow diagram of a process <NUM> of assembling a rotating mechanism operable to reposition a display or other device of an exercise device in a plurality of positions in accordance with an embodiment of the disclosure. Any step, sub-step, sub-process, or block of process <NUM> may be performed in an order or arrangement different from the embodiments illustrated in <FIG>. For example, one or more blocks may be omitted from or added to the process <NUM>. Although process <NUM> is described with reference to the embodiments of <FIG>, process <NUM> may be applied to other embodiments.

In Block <NUM>, process <NUM> may include connecting a stop washer to a pivot of a rotating mechanism. The stop washer and pivot may be similar to the stop washer <NUM> and pivot <NUM> described above. For instance, the stop washer may include a tab configured to engage a stop of the pivot. The pivot may include a shaft, with the stop defined on the shaft. In some embodiments, the shaft may include a shelf defined between two shaft portions, and the stop may be defined on or extend from the shelf. In such embodiments, the stop washer may be slid or dropped onto the shaft of the pivot. The stop washer may include a ring body, with the tab extending from the ring body. In such embodiments, the ring body may engage the top of the stop and the tab may engage the shelf of the shaft, such as in a manner as described above. For example, Block <NUM> may include slidably engaging the ring body of the stop washer with a top of the stop and slidably engaging the tab of the stop washer with the shelf defined on the shaft of the pivot.

In Block <NUM>, process <NUM> may include rotatably coupling a display mount of the rotating mechanism to the pivot. The display mount may be similar to the display mount <NUM> described above. For example, the display mount may be configured such that the tab of the stop washer indexes with the display mount so that rotation of the display mount relative to the pivot rotates the stop washer, such as the display mount including a recess in which the tab is received and held. In some embodiments, Block <NUM> may include rotatably coupling a bushing of the display mount, such as first bushing <NUM> or second bushing <NUM> described above, to the shaft of the pivot. The bushing may be formed in or press-fitted into the display mount.

In Block <NUM>, process <NUM> may include securing the display mount to the pivot. Block <NUM> may include positioning a plurality of spring washers between the bushing and a nut threaded to the shaft. The spring washers may be stacked, such as in alternating orientations, to achieve a desired spring rate. The nut may be threaded to the shaft against the pressure of the spring washers to provide a desired spring pressure against the display mount to reduce axial slop of the display mount relative to the shaft and still allow rotation of the display mount about the shaft.

In some embodiments, the rotating mechanism may include additional washers, bushings, and spacers. For example, the rotating mechanism may include first and second washers against which first and second bushings of the display mount slides or rotates, similar to the first washer <NUM> and the second washer <NUM> described above. In some embodiments, the rotating mechanism may include a sleeve positioned between the stop washer and the second bushing of the display mount, similar to the sleeve <NUM> described above.

In Block <NUM>, process <NUM> may include attaching the rotating mechanism to a handlebar assembly of an exercise device. The handlebar assembly and exercise device may be similar to the handlebar assembly <NUM> and exercise device <NUM> described above. For example, the exercise device may be an exercise bike or other exercise apparatus designed for cardiovascular and/or strength training of a user. The handlebar assembly may include a handlebar and a support arm extending from the handlebar. In such embodiments, the rotating mechanism may be connected to the support arm of the handlebar assembly. For example, the pivot may include a base with an attachment structure securable to the support arm, such as a portion of the attachment structure received within the support arm in an interference-like fit.

All relative and directional references (including top, bottom, side, front, rear, and so forth) are given by way of example to aid the reader's understanding of the examples described herein. They should not be read to be requirements or limitations, particularly as to the position, orientation, or use unless specifically set forth in the claims. Connection references.

Claim 1:
A rotating mechanism (<NUM>) for rotatably connecting a display (<NUM>) to a handlebar (<NUM>) of an exercise device (<NUM>), the rotating mechanism comprising:
a pivot (<NUM>) comprising a base (<NUM>), a shaft (<NUM>) extending from the base, and a stop (<NUM>) defined on the shaft;
a display mount (<NUM>) connected to the pivot to rotate about the shaft; and
a tab (<NUM>) indexed to rotate with the display mount and configured to engage the stop defined on the shaft of the pivot with rotation of the display mount about the shaft to define at least one stop position of the rotating mechanism.