US20180221707A1

US20180221707A1 - Modular Multifunctional Exercise Assembly

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Publication number: US20180221707A1
Application number: US15/427,203
Authority: US
Inventors: Douglas Weaver
Original assignee: Individual
Current assignee: Individual
Priority date: 2017-02-08
Filing date: 2017-02-08
Publication date: 2018-08-09

Abstract

A modular multifunctional exercise assembly for walking, running and biking exercises includes a treadmill. A stationary bike is reversibly positionable on and couplable to the treadmill. A screen is coupled to the treadmill and is reversibly couplable to the stationary bike. The screen is configured to interact with a user who is selectively positioned on the treadmill and the stationary bike. The improvements are the stationary bike that is reversibly couplable to the treadmill and the screen that is coupled to the treadmill and which is reversibly couplable to the stationary bike.

Description

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(g) BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

(1) Field of the Invention.

(2) Description of Related Art including information disclosed under 37 CFR 1.97 and 1.98.

The disclosure and prior art relates to exercise assemblies and more particularly pertains to a new exercise assembly for walking, running and biking exercises.

(h) BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

An embodiment of the disclosure meets the needs presented above by generally comprising a treadmill. A stationary bike is reversibly positionable on and couplable to the treadmill. A screen is coupled to the treadmill and is reversibly couplable to the stationary bike. The screen is configured to interact with a user who is selectively positioned on the treadmill and the stationary bike. The improvements are the stationary bike that is reversibly couplable to the treadmill and the screen that is coupled to the treadmill and which is reversibly couplable to the stationary bike.
There has thus been outlined, rather broadly, the more important features of the disclosure in order that the detailed description thereof that follows may be better understood, and in order that the present contribution to the art may be better appreciated. There are additional features of the disclosure that will be described hereinafter and which will form the subject matter of the claims appended hereto.
The objects of the disclosure, along with the various features of novelty which characterize the disclosure, are pointed out with particularity in the claims annexed to and forming a part of this disclosure.

(i) BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWING(S)

The disclosure will be better understood and objects other than those set forth above will become apparent when consideration is given to the following detailed description thereof. Such description makes reference to the annexed drawings wherein:

FIG. 1 is an isometric perspective view of a modular multifunctional exercise assembly according to an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 2 is an end view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 4 is a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

FIG. 5 is a top view of an embodiment of the disclosure.

(j) DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

With reference now to the drawings, and in particular to FIGS. 1 through 5 thereof, a new exercise assembly embodying the principles and concepts of an embodiment of the disclosure and generally designated by the reference numeral 10 will be described.
As best illustrated in FIGS. 1 through 5, the modular multifunctional exercise assembly 10 generally comprises a treadmill 12. A stationary bike 14 is reversibly positionable on and couplable to the treadmill 12. In one embodiment, the treadmill 12 and the stationary bike 14 are sized to fit a child. In another embodiment, the stationary bike 14 comprises a frame 16 that is substantially squarely shaped.
A first coupler 18 is coupled to the treadmill 12. The first coupler 18 is positioned on a top 20 of the treadmill 12. A second coupler 22 is coupled to the stationary bike 14. The second coupler 22 is positioned on a lower face 24 of the stationary bike 14. The second coupler 22 is complementary to the first coupler 18. The second coupler 22 is positioned to couple to the first coupler 18 to couple the stationary bike 14 to the treadmill 12.
In one embodiment, the second coupler 22 comprises a pair of slats 26. The slats 26 are coupled to and extend from the lower face 24 of the stationary bike 14. Each slat 26 is longitudinally positioned along a respective opposing side 28 of the frame 16. In this embodiment, the first coupler 18 comprises a pair of tubes 30. The tubes 30 are coupled to and extend from the top 20 of the treadmill 12. Each tube 30 is positioned longitudinally along a respective opposing edge 32 of the treadmill 12. Each tube 30 has an upper surface 34. The upper surface 34 is open such that each tube 30 defines a channel 36. The channels 36 are positioned to slidably insert the slats 26 to couple the stationary bike 14 to the treadmill 12.
A plurality of first fasteners 38 is coupled to the tubes 30. A plurality of second fasteners 40 is coupled to the slats 26. The second fasteners 40 are complementary to the first fasteners 38. The second fasteners 40 are positioned to couple to the first fasteners 38 to couple the slats 26 to the tubes 30. In one embodiment, the plurality of second fasteners 40 comprises second fasteners 40 that are positioned singly proximate to each corner 42 of the frame 16. In another embodiment, the second fasteners 40 comprise penetrations 44 and the first fasteners 38 comprise pins 46. The pins 46 are spring-loaded. The pins 46 are positioned on the tubes 30 to selectively insert into the penetrations 44 to couple the slats 26 to the tubes 30.
A screen 48 is coupled to the treadmill 12. The screen 48 also is reversibly couplable to the stationary bike 14. The screen 48 is configured to interact with a user who is selectively positioned on the treadmill 12 and the stationary bike 14. In one embodiment, the screen 48 is configured to operationally control the treadmill 12 and the stationary bike 14. In another embodiment, the screen 48 is configured to present interactive video images, such as scenes and stories, to educate the user.
A first connector 50 is coupled to a front 52 of the stationary bike 14. A cord 54 is coupled to and extends from the screen 48. A second connector 56 is coupled to the cord 54 distal from the screen 48. The second connector 56 is complementary to the first connector 50. The second connector 56 is positioned to selectively couple to the first connector 50 to operationally couple the stationary bike 14 to the screen 48. In one embodiment, the second connector 56 comprises a plug 58 and the first connector 50 comprises a port 60.
In use, the tubes 30 are positioned on the treadmill 12 such that the channels 36 are positioned to slidably insert the slats 26 to couple the stationary bike 14 to the treadmill 12. The pins 46 are positioned to selectively insert into the penetrations 44 to couple the slats 26 to the tubes 30. The second connector 56 is positioned to selectively couple to the first connector 50 to operationally couple the stationary bike 14 to the screen 48. The screen 48 is configured to interact with a user who is selectively positioned on the treadmill 12 and the stationary bike 14.
With respect to the above description then, it is to be realized that the optimum dimensional relationships for the parts of an embodiment enabled by the disclosure, to include variations in size, materials, shape, form, function and manner of operation, assembly and use, are deemed readily apparent and obvious to one skilled in the art, and all equivalent relationships to those illustrated in the drawings and described in the specification are intended to be encompassed by an embodiment of the disclosure.
Therefore, the foregoing is considered as illustrative only of the principles of the disclosure. Further, since numerous modifications and changes will readily occur to those skilled in the art, it is not desired to limit the disclosure to the exact construction and operation shown and described, and accordingly, all suitable modifications and equivalents may be resorted to, falling within the scope of the disclosure. In this patent document, the word “comprising” is used in its non-limiting sense to mean that items following the word are included, but items not specifically mentioned are not excluded. A reference to an element by the indefinite article “a” does not exclude the possibility that more than one of the element is present, unless the context clearly requires that there be only one of the elements.

Claims

I claim:

1. A modular multifunctional exercise assembly comprising:

a treadmill;

a stationary bike reversibly positionable on and couplable to said treadmill;

a screen coupled to said treadmill, said screen being reversibly couplable to said stationary bike, said screen being configured for interacting such that said screen is configured for interacting with a user selectively positioned on said treadmill and said stationary bike; and

wherein the improvements are said stationary bike being reversibly couplable to said treadmill and said screen being coupled to said treadmill and reversibly couplable to said stationary bike.

2. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising:

a first coupler coupled to said treadmill, said first coupler being positioned on a top of said treadmill;

a second coupler coupled to said stationary bike, said second coupler being positioned on a lower face of said stationary bike, said second coupler being complementary to said first coupler; and

wherein said second coupler is positioned on said stationary bike such that said second coupler is positioned for coupling to said first coupler to couple said stationary bike to said treadmill.

3. The assembly of claim 2, further comprising:

said stationary bike comprising a frame, said frame being substantially squarely shaped;

said second coupler comprising a pair of slats, said slats being coupled to and extending from said lower face of said stationary bike, each said slat being longitudinally positioned along a respective opposing side of said frame;

said first coupler comprising a pair of tubes, said tubes being coupled to and extending from said top of said treadmill, each said tube being positioned longitudinally along a respective opposing edge of said treadmill, each said tube having an upper surface, said upper surface being open such that each said tube defines a channel; and

wherein said tubes are positioned on said treadmill such that said channels are positioned for slidably inserting said slats such that said stationary bike is coupled to said treadmill.

4. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising:

a plurality of first fasteners coupled to said tubes;

a plurality of second fasteners coupled to said slats, said second fasteners being complementary to said first fasteners; and

wherein said second fasteners are positioned on said slats such that said second fasteners are positioned for coupling to said first fasteners to couple said slats to said tubes.

5. The assembly of claim 4, further including said plurality of second fasteners comprising second fasteners positioned singly proximate to each corner of said frame.

6. The assembly of claim 4, further comprising:

said second fasteners comprising penetrations;

said first fasteners comprising pins, said pins being spring-loaded; and

wherein said pins are positioned on said tubes such that said pins are positioned for selectively inserting into said penetrations to couple said slats to said tubes.

7. The assembly of claim 1, further including said screen being configured for operationally controlling said treadmill and said stationary bike.

8. The assembly of claim 1, further including said screen being configured for presenting interactive video images, such as scenes and stories, for educating the user.

9. The assembly of claim 1, further comprising:

a first connector coupled to a front of said stationary bike;

a cord coupled to and extending from said screen;

a second connector coupled to said cord distal from said screen, said second connector being complementary to said first connector; and

wherein said second connector is positioned on said cord such that said second connector is positioned for selectively coupling to said first connector to operationally couple said stationary bike to said screen.

10. The assembly of claim 9, further comprising:

said second connector comprising a plug; and

said first connector comprising a port.

11. The assembly of claim 1, further including said treadmill and said stationary bike being sized for a child.

12. A modular multifunctional exercise assembly comprising:

a treadmill, said treadmill being sized for a child;

a stationary bike reversibly positionable on and couplable to said treadmill, said stationary bike being sized for a child, said stationary bike comprising a frame, said frame being substantially squarely shaped,

a first coupler coupled to said treadmill, said first coupler being positioned on a top of said treadmill,

a second coupler coupled to said stationary bike, said second coupler being positioned on a lower face of said stationary bike, said second coupler being complementary to said first coupler, wherein said second coupler is positioned on said stationary bike such that said second coupler is positioned for coupling to said first coupler to couple said stationary bike to said treadmill, said second coupler comprising a pair of slats, said slats being coupled to and extending from said lower face of said stationary bike, each said slat being longitudinally positioned along a respective opposing side of said frame, said first coupler comprising a pair of tubes, said tubes being coupled to and extending from said top of said treadmill, each said tube being positioned longitudinally along a respective opposing edge of said treadmill, each said tube having an upper surface, said upper surface being open such that each said tube defines a channel, wherein said tubes are positioned on said treadmill such that said channels are positioned for slidably inserting said slats such that said stationary bike is coupled to said treadmill;

a plurality of first fasteners coupled to said tubes;

a plurality of second fasteners coupled to said slats, said second fasteners being complementary to said first fasteners, wherein said second fasteners are positioned on said slats such that said second fasteners are positioned for coupling to said first fasteners to couple said slats to said tubes, said plurality of second fasteners comprising second fasteners positioned singly proximate to each corner of said frame, said second fasteners comprising penetrations, said first fasteners comprising pins, said pins being spring-loaded, wherein said pins are positioned on said tubes such that said pins are positioned for selectively inserting into said penetrations to couple said slats to said tubes;

a screen coupled to said treadmill, said screen being reversibly couplable to said stationary bike, said screen being configured for interacting such that said screen is configured for interacting with a user selectively positioned on said treadmill and said stationary bike, said screen being configured for operationally controlling said treadmill and said stationary bike, said screen being configured for presenting interactive video images, such as scenes and stories, for educating the user;

a first connector coupled to a front of said stationary bike;

a cord coupled to and extending from said screen;

a second connector coupled to said cord distal from said screen, said second connector being complementary to said first connector, wherein said second connector is positioned on said cord such that said second connector is positioned for selectively coupling to said first connector to operationally couple said stationary bike to said screen, said second connector comprising a plug, said first connector comprising a port; and

wherein said tubes are positioned on said treadmill such that said channels are positioned for slidably inserting said slats such that said stationary bike is coupled to said treadmill, wherein said pins are positioned on said tubes such that said pins are positioned for selectively inserting into said penetrations to couple said slats to said tubes, wherein said second connector is positioned on said cord such that said second connector is positioned for selectively coupling to said first connector to operationally couple said stationary bike to said screen such that said screen is configured for interacting with a user selectively positioned on said treadmill and said stationary bike.