Run Cycle Exercise Device

Abstract

There is a first and second set of right and left dual link members. The first set of right and left link members connected with an axis, axle in a frame. The second set of right and left link members connected with the first set of left and right link members and these connections are located radial from the axis axle in the frame. These connections between the first and second link members of the right and left side are configured at 180 degrees relative to each other. Foot supports connected with the second set of crank arms and located longitudinal from the connection in-between the first and second crank arms. The second set of crank arms may swing, rotate move one way forward as the first set of crank arms rotates forward 360 degrees allowing the user a more natural moving style and running motion, defined as run-cycling.

Claims

1. An exercise device (1) comprising: a frame (2), an axis (11) attached with the frame (2), a first link member (13) connected with the axis (11), the first link member (13) being rotatable about the axis (11), a second link member (29), a connection (17) for connecting the first link member (13) with the second link member (29), wherein the connection (17) is located distal from the axis (11), wherein the second link member (29) is rotatable one way with the connection (17) with the first link member (13), and a surface (35) for supporting at least a body part of a user, wherein the surface (35) is connected with the second link member (29), in particular rotatingly connected with the second link member (29).

2. An exercise device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the connection (17) further includes a one way rotational device.

3. An exercise device (1) according to claim 2, wherein the one way rotational device further includes incorporation with the first link member (13).

4. An exercise device (1) according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the one way rotational device connection (17) further includes incorporation with the second link member (29).

5. An exercise device (1) according to any one of claims 2-4, wherein one way rotational device connection (17) incorporates with connection of the first link member (13) and with the second link member (29).

6. An exercise device (1) according to any one of claims 2-5, wherein the connection (17) including one way rotational device further includes a radial, axial, angular load support device, in particular a bearing.

7. An exercise device (1) according to claim 3, wherein the connection (17) including one way rotational device further includes a radial, axial, angular load support device, in particular a bearing.

8. An exercise device (1) according to claim 4, wherein the connection (17) including one way rotational device further includes a radial, axial, angular load support device, in particular a bearing.

9. An exercise device (1) according to claim 5, wherein the connection (17) including one way rotational device further includes a radial, axial, angular load support device, in particular a bearing.

10. An exercise device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further including an adjustment mechanism to control radial, longitudinal adjustability of connection (17) of the second link member (29) with the first link member (13) relative in distance from axis (11).

11. An exercise device (1) according to any one of the preceding claims, further including an adjustment mechanism to control radial, longitudinal adjustability of distance of the surface (35) relative in distance from connection (17) of the second link member (29) with the first link member (13).

12. An exercise device (1) according to any one of the preceding claim, wherein the surface (35) for supporting the body part of a user further includes a foot support (35).

13. A device according to claim 12, wherein the foot support is or includes a rotatable foot support (35).

14. A device according to claim 13, wherein the rotatable foot support (35) is rotatable about a foot support axis (37).

15. A device according to claim 14, wherein the foot support (35) is movable along the foot support axis (37) horizontally and/or laterally while exercise device is in operation.

16. A device according to claim 15, wherein the foot support (35) is adjustable into a fixed position along the foot support axis (37) horizontally, in particular laterally.

17. An exercise device (1) according to any one of the preceding claim, further including a left and a right side configuration of the axis (11), first link member (13), connection (17), second link member (29), and/or foot support (35).

18. An exercise device (1) according to claim 17, wherein the second link member (29L) of the left side link member configuration is configured to rotate only one way, optionally clockwise.

19. An exercise device (1) according to claim 17, wherein the second link member (29R) of the right side link member configuration is configured to rotate only one way, optionally counter clockwise.

20. An exercise device (1) according to claim 18, wherein the second left side link member (29L) is configured to rotate one way clock wise around a point of connection (17L) with the left side link member (13L).

21. An exercise device (1) according to claim 19, wherein the right side link member (29R) is configured to rotate one way counter-clock wise around point of connection (17R) with link member (13R).

22. An exercise device (1) according to claim 17, wherein the right side and left side configuration further includes a Q factor of equal to or less than 220 mm, wherein the Q factor is the distance measured from the outside of the second link member (29L) at the point of foot support connection to the outside of the opposite second link member (29R) at the point of foot support connection.

23. An exercise device (1) according to claim 22, wherein further includes a variable Q factor of equal to or less than 220 mm during the operation of the exercise device.

24. An exercise device (1) according to claim 1, further including a frame (2D) configured with a left framing (2DL) and a right framing (2DR).

25. An exercise device (1) according to claim 24, further including axis (11L) with (2DL) and axis (11R) with (2DR) a connection (17DL) of link member (13DL) with link member (29DL) a connection (17DR) of link member (13DR) with link member (29DR) the connection (17DL) located distal from axis (11DL) the connection (17DR) located distal from axis (11 DR) The link member (29DL) rotatable one way with the connection (17DL) with the link member (13DL) The link member (29DR) rotatable one way with the connection (17DR) with the link member (13DR) a surface (35L) for supporting the body of a user connected with the link member (29DL) distal from the point of connection (17DL) a surface (35R) for supporting the body of a user connected with the link member (29DR) distal from the point of connection (17DR).

26. An exercise device (1) according to claim 25, wherein the left side configuration further includes a one way rotational counter clockwise connection device (17DL).

27. An exercise device (1) according to claim 25, wherein the right side configuration further includes a one way rotational clockwise connection device (17DR).

28. An exercise device (1) according to claim 24, further including unencumbered space in-between the left and right foot supports (35L & 35R) incorporated with foot support axles (37L & 37R) as they move and pass by each other, wherein the space in between the inside of the left and right foot supports (35L & 35R) incorporated with foot support axles (37L & 37R) relative to each other is as close as can be allowing clearance, step width >0 in between the left and right foot supports (35L & 35R) incorporated with foot support axles (37L & 37R) allowing free movement and rotation as they move by, past each other without any restriction, obstruction, wherein the step width is the space, distance measured from the inside of the foot support axle (37L) to the inside of the foot support axle (37R).

29. An exercise device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the second link member (29) is at least substantially composed of aluminum.

30. An exercise device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the second link member (29) is at least substantially composed of titanium.

31. An exercise device (1) according to claim 1, wherein the second link member (29) is at least substantially composed of non-steel material(s).

32. An exercise device (1) according to claim 1, further including a resistance device (10).

33. An exercise device according to claim 1, wherein the frame (2) is configured to be supported on the ground.

34. An exercise device according to claim 24, wherein the frame (2D) is configured to be supported on the ground.

35. A device according to claim 1 wherein the frame (2) is configured to be supported on one or more wheel(s) supported on the ground.

36. A device according to claim 25, wherein the frame (2D) is configured to be supported on one or more wheel(s) supported on the ground.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0067] FIG. 1 is a side view of an embodiment application.

[0068] FIG. 1A is a side view of a dual purpose link member embodiment application.

[0069] FIG. 1A1-1A7 are side views of positions of link members during movement.

[0070] FIG. 1B, 1B1-1B21 are side views of positions of link members during movement displaying an outward travel path.

[0071] FIG. 1C is a side view of 3 swing crank arm foot support sample travel patterns.

[0072] FIG. 1E is a side view of the variable range of travel positions of movement.

[0073] FIG. 2 is a side view of an embodiment of link members and a drive system.

[0074] FIG. 2A is a side view of an embodiment of dual purpose link members and a drive system.

[0075] FIG. 3 is a side view of an embodiment of a swing crank with a hole bore.

[0076] FIG. 4 is a side view of an embodiment of a swing crank arm with a doughnut hole bore.

[0077] FIG. 5 is a front and back view of a solid axle stud attachment connector.

[0078] FIG. 6 is a front and back view of a tube axle stud attachment connector.

[0079] FIG. 7 is a front assembly view of a clutch device with a solid axle stud attachment connector.

[0080] FIG. 7A is an example of an alternative front assembly view of a clutch device with a solid axle stud attachment connector.

[0081] FIG. 8 is a front assembly view of a clutch device and an angular load resistance device with a tube axle stud attachment connector.

[0082] FIG. 8A is an example of an alternative front assembly view of a clutch device and an angular load resistance device with a tube axle stud attachment connector.

[0083] FIG. 9 is a side view of an embodiment of a swing crank arm with a hole bore. Including assembly view of a clutch device with a back view of a solid axle stud attachment connector.

[0084] FIG. 10 is a side view of an embodiment of a swing crank arm with a doughnut hole bore. Including assembly view of a clutch device and an angular load resistance device with a back view of a tube axle stud attachment connector.

[0085] FIG. 11 is a side view of an embodiment of a swing crank arm with a hole bore assembled with a clutch device with assembly back view of a solid axle stud attachment connector with a side view of a fixed crank arm.

[0086] FIG. 12 is a side view of an embodiment of a swing crank arm with a doughnut hole bore assembled with a clutch device and an angular load resistance device with assembly back view of a tube axle stud attachment connector assembly with a side view of a fixed crank arm.

[0087] FIG. 13 is a left side view of an embodiment with a single drive.

[0088] FIG. 14 is a left side assembly view of an embodiment with a single drive.

[0089] FIG. 15 is a left side view of an embodiment applied with a single main drive direct to an additional off set drive direct with sample resistance device assembly application.

[0090] FIG. 16 is left side view of an embodiment of a dual drive with an example resistance device assembly application.

[0091] FIG. 17 is a left side view of an embodiment of a dual drive direct to center drive direct with an example resistance assembly application.

[0092] FIG. 18 is a left view of an embodiment of a dual drive direct with an example resistance centered assembly application.

[0093] FIG. 19 is a left view of an embodiment of a dual drive direct with an example resistance far left side assembly application.

[0094] FIG. 20 is a left side view of an embodiment of a single drive direct with an example of a rearward located resistance device assembly application.

[0095] FIG. 21 is a side view of an embodiment of a real time lateral moving foot support.

[0096] FIG. 21A is a side view of an embodiment of per-adjustable lateral moving foot support.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

[0097] FIG. 1 schematically illustrates a preferred embodiment of the exercise device generally at 1 which include a frame 2 and an axis axle 11. There may be a left side linkage and a right side linkage system. Said frame 2 may be situated in between said linkage system configuration. One end of the first link member which may be envisaged as crank arm 13A is connected with the axis axle 11 and the other end of the same first link member, e.g. crank arm 13A, distal from the end connected with the axis axle 11 is a connection 17 with a second link member 29, preferably designed as second crank arm 29. In the following, for ease of description reference is made to first crank arm 13 and second crank arm 29 instead of first link member 13 and second link member 29, A one way device may be incorporated with connection 17 of the second link member, e.g. crank arm 29, and the first link member, e.g. crank arm 13A. A supporting surface 35, which can be designed as foot support 35, may be attached with and preferable near or at the distal end of second crank arm 29 from connection 17. The second crank arm 29 swings, rotates one way, while rotation in the other direction is typically not possible. The left side first crank arm 13AL rotates with the axis axle 11 counter clockwise while the left side second crank arm 29L swings, rotates about the connection 17L pivot point one way clock wise. The right side first crank arm 13AR rotates with the axis axle 11 clockwise while the right side second crank arm 29R swings, rotates about the connection 17R pivot point one way counter clock wise. The left side first crank arm 13AL and the right side first crank arm 13AR may be connected such and/or configured such that they rotate simultaneously in the same direction, preferably at the same angular speed during an operation of the exercise device 1, i.e. exercise routine. Usually, the left side first crank arm 13AL and the right side first crank arm 13AR are both coupled to the axis 11 such that they have a fixed angular distance to one other. In particular the connection points 17L, 17R have a fixed angular distance to one other, preferably an angular distance of 180. As the left side linkage and the right side linkage are located at opposite sides of the frame 2 and face away from each other (see FIG. 1), the left side first crank arm 13AL and the right side first crank arm 13AR are said to rotate counter clockwise and clockwise, respectively. In other words, the left side first crank arm 13AL in FIG. 1 may be considered to be located at the front of an imaginary clock defining a clockwise direction, while the right side first crank arm 13AR in FIG. 1 is located at the back of said imaginary clock. When observed from a fixed location, e.g. the view direction of FIG. 1, both crank arms 13AR and 13AR can be considered to rotate in the same direction. Even though reference is made to left side first crank arm 13AL and right side first crank arm 13AR, these features are optional, and may be replaced by other members, such as crank discs or crank pulleys which can alternatively be used. In the following, instead of left side crank arm and right side crank arm, reference is sometimes made to the more general wording left side first link member and right side first link member, respectively, or even more generally to first link member 13. The first link member 13 may be a crank arm13A, an extension, a component, a disk 13B, a part or parts that allow for a connection distant from the axis axle 11 that maintains a consistent distance from the axis axle as it rotates, orbits, revolves around the axis. The link members linkage system may be connected thru link members 13L and 13R with the axle axis 11 incorporated into a drive system, optionally including pulley, sprocket, gear, etc. 4, a belt, chain, etc. 5 and optionally a resistance device, 10. Said resistance device 10 may be configured and incorporate one or more parts, components, such as flywheel(s), friction pad(s), belt(s), alternator(s), magnet(s), eddy current brake(s), hybrids of such, etc. In addition, handle bars 3 may be contemplated in the exercise device 1.

[0098] FIGS. 1A-1A7, 1B, 1B1-1B21, 1C & 1E schematically illustrate preferred embodiment of the examples of obtainable motion. These FIGS. display link member 13, crank arm 13A rotating counter clockwise connected with axle axis 11. Simultaneously link member, crank arm 29 that is connected with crank arm 13A, moves, swings upward and forward one way clockwise.

[0099] A user would engage their feet with foot supports 35. The foot supports may be connected 33 with crank arm 29 and can be adjustable in distance from connection 17 at many positions along crank arm 29, e.g. fixable at different positions with crank arm 29. These FIGS. Show attainable travel path of motion where the feet may travel when supported on the foot supports 35 connected at 33 with crank arm 29. The actual foot supports 35 are not in these FIGS., but reference sign 33 indicates where the foot support is connected with crank arm 29 is and that shows the path of which the feet of a user supported on the foot supports may travel while run cycling based upon biomechanics and output of effort and force generated by the user.

[0100] FIG. 1A1-1A7 show 24 drawings as still frames, snap shots in sequence with detailed descriptions of placement of the first 13 and second 29 link member configuration in relation to each other during movement. If one scrolls down rapidly while viewing these diagram figures it can help display and see a moving pattern of the inter connected link members movements.

[0101] FIG. 1B, 1B1-1B21 show multiple drawings as still frames, snap shots in sequence of the first 13 and second 29 crank arms configuration in relation to each other during movement. A foot support may be connected at any of the several positions shown 33 on the second crank arm 29. In this figure there is an arrow marked pattern representing an attainable path of travel of where the foot support may be connected 33 with the second crank arm 29 as the configuration of the second and first crank arm are moving through a full rotation. If one scrolls down rapidly while viewing these diagram figures they can see a moving pattern along the arrow marked path that helps display the attainable path of travel motion where the foot support may be connected with the second crank arm. The marked arrow path demonstrates a motion attainable and generated by the user's force through their feet supported on the foot supports if connected at while using said run-cycle. As can be seen from the multiple axial views of the first crank arm 13, second crank arm 29 in FIG. 1B, 1B1-1B21, the connection point 33, where the foot support axle 37 (i.e. foot support axles 37L and 37R of FIG. are attached to the second crank arm 29, describes a complex movement that differs from a circle and that may be considered to resemble the shape of a comma or a Chinese yin and/or yang symbol. On the other hand, the connection point 17, where the second crank arm is attached to the first crank arm, describes a circular movement.

[0102] FIG. 1C Shows a drawing of a forward semi-upward full extension of the first and second link member configuration and displaying attainable paths of travel dependent upon where the foot support may be connected with the second crank arm.

[0103] FIG. 1E Shows a drawing of an attainable paths of travel zone dependent upon the user's generated input, force while run-cycling and the foot support being connected with the second crank arm and towards the distal end from the second crank arm 29 connection with the first crank arm 13.

[0104] FIG. 2 schematically further illustrates a preferred-embodiment of a linkage system with foot supports. The first set of crank arms 13AL and 13AR situated at 180 degrees relative to each other and connected with the axle axis 11 connected with a drive system component such as a pulleywheel or chainwheel, etc. 4 located in between the first set of crank arms 13AL and 13AR. The second set of crank arms 29L and 29R connected with the first set of crank arms 13AL and 13AR at a connection 17L and 17R point that is distal from the axle axis 11 that the first crank arms are connected with. The left second crank arm 29L swings, rotates one way clockwise around connection 17L. The right side second crank arm 29R swings, rotates one way counter clockwise around connection 17R. As indicated above, when observed from one view direction, both the left second crank arm 29L and the right second crank arm 29R can be considered to rotate or pivot into the same direction, but into the opposite direction of rotation of the left first crank arm 13AL and the right first crank arm 13AR during operation of the exercise device 1, i.e. during an exercise routine. At least one or both second crank arms 29L, 29R may be rotated or pivoted independently of the rotation of the first link member(s) 13L, 13R depending on the user's preferences and/or exercise routine. The only restriction of the rotation of the second link members 29L, 29R may be the one way rotation as meant earlier.

[0105] Reference is now made to single elements 13, 17, 29, but it is clear that both left and right side elements can be meant. The link member 13 may be referred to as first link member, while the link member 19 may be referred to as second link member. The first link member 13 may be configured to rotate about said axis 11, preferably 360 during one exercise cycle. The second link member 29 may be configured to rotate one way about said connection 17 up to 360. However, depending on the user's preferences and exercise routine, while the first link member 13 rotates a full round of 360 during one full rotation with respect to the axis 11, e.g. cycle or period, the second link member may rotate more or less than 180, more or less than 165, more or less than 150, more or less than 135, more or less than 120 or more or less than 100 with respect to the axis connection point 17 during said full rotation of the first link member 13, wherein the degree of rotation can be determined from an arbitrary starting point of the second link member 29 defining 0. The rotation movement of the second link member can also be described as pivot movement with respect to the connection point 17. The axis 11 may be or include an axle, sometimes called axis axle 11. The connection 17 may be referred to as connection member 17. The connection member 17/connection point 17 is located at the first link member 13 distal from the axis 11, e.g. at a first end portion of the first link member 13 opposite to a second end portion of the first link member 13, wherein the second end portion of the first link member is connected to the axis 11. The connection member 17 can be disposed and/or attached at a first end portion of the second link member 19 opposite to a second end portion of the second link member 19, which may be connected to foot support axles 37.

[0106] The one way rotational device of this application may be configured to allow rotation or pivot movement of the second link member 29 only in one direction, i.e. opposite rotation direction of the first link member 13 with respect to the axis 11.

[0107] In addition the foot support axles 37L and 37R may be connected at connections 33L and 33R with 29L and 29R distal, i.e. at a radial, longitudinal distance, from connection 17L and 17R. Said distance may be the same for both foot support axles 37L, 37R. Incorporated and attached with foot support axles 37L and 37R are foot supports 35L and 35R that may rotate and move inward or outward adjusting the width in between the user's feet as the linkage crank arm system rotates about axle axis 11. Rotation of the foot support 35 about foot support axle 37 may be performed independently of the rotation or pivot movement of the second link member 29 about the axis of defined by connection member 17 and/or independently of the rotation of the first link member 13 about axis 11. This may be done by the user's own natural biomechanical movements while run cycling. The adjustable foot supports 35 may also be manually adjusted laterally to the desired width in between the user's feet along the foot support axis 37 by the user prior to exercising. The foot supports may be fixed and not move laterally regardless of the schematics. The ability to move the foot support laterally while exercising is not a mandatory aspect of the invention, but an additional benefit.

[0108] The embodiment in FIG. 2A indicates that the first set of link members such as crank arms are interchangeable with crank disk(s) and crank pulley(s). As shown the first link members are 13CL & 13BR. A pulleywheel or chainwheel, etc. that is used as a component of the drive system in FIG. 1 is classified as 4, but when there is a crank pulley that has a dual purpose in that it serves as one of the first link members and a pulleywheel simultaneously in the drive system, then it is classified as 13C and in addition it may be designated by an L or R depending on the side it is configured with. In some cases two crank pulleywheels may be used and configured on the left and right sides. The second set of link members such as crank arms 29L and 29R connected with the first set of link members crank pulley 13CL and crank disk 13BR and at a connection 17L and 17R point that is distal from the axle axis 11 that the first link members are connected with. 17L and 17R are situated at 180 degrees relative to each other. The left second crank arm 29L swings, rotates one way clockwise around connection 17L. The right side second crank arm 29R swings, rotates one way counter clockwise around connection 17R. As mentioned above, the right second crank arm 29R and the left second crank arm 29L rotate one way and in the same direction when observed from the same direction of view. They can rotate independently from each other, because they are not firmly coupled to one other.

[0109] In addition the foot support axles 37L and 37R connected 33L and 33R with 29L and 29R distal from connection 17L and 17R. Incorporated and attached with foot support axles 37L and 37R are foot supports 35L and 35R that may rotate and may move laterally as indicated in FIGS. 21 and 21a.

[0110] FIG. 3 demonstrates the swing also known as the second link member or crank arm 29. It further shows a closer view of places the foot support axis, axle 37 may be connected 33 with. The bore out blind hole area 19 is capable of being configured and or incorporated with a one way device, preferably a one way clutch. This configuration is capable of being incorporated with as shown in FIG. 5 connection stud, axle connector.

[0111] FIG. 4 in addition to FIG. 3 shows a bore out 19 blind doughnut hole area. The doughnut hole leaves the center portion 21 acting as an insert 21 within the configuration of the one way device and the angular load device. This configuration is capable of being incorporated with as shown in FIG. 6 connection pipe, tube axle connector.

[0112] FIGS. 7, 7A and 9 further expands on FIG. 3 and shows an assembly configuration of the second swing crank arm 29 and the schematics of the one way device 23, stud 17S being configured with bore out blind hole area 19 of swing crank arm 29. A one way device 23 or one way rotation device 23 being attached with and on the outside area of the connector stud 17S and with the inside of the of the outside wall of the bored out 19 blind hole area. FIG. 11 further shows the above mentioned configured and more fully incorporated with first crank arm 13A. In addition FIG. 11 shows places where stud 17S may be connected with holes 15 of crank arm 13.

[0113] FIGS. 8, 8A and 10 further expands on FIG. 4 and shows an assembly configuration of the second swing crank arm 29 and the schematics of the one way device 23, angular load device 25, tube 17T being configured with bore out 19 blind doughnut hole area and center portion 21 of swing crank arm 29. A one way device 23 being attached with and on the outside area of the connector stud 17T with the inside of the of the outside wall of the bored out 19 blind doughnut hole area. An angular load device being attached with and on the inside of the connector tube 17T and with the outside of the doughnut hole stud 21. FIG. 12 further shows the above mentioned configured and more fully incorporated with first crank arm 13. In addition FIG. 12 shows places 17T may be connected 15 with 13.

[0114] FIG. 13 further depicts the assembly as applied in FIG. 1 and previously shown FIGS. 11 & 12 in a preferable embodiment assembly configuration of a single drive with a left side and right side configuration of the first fixed crank arms and second swing crank arms. The first crank arms 13R & 13L are connected with axis, axle 11 and may be fixed and situated 180 degrees relative to each other. Configured in between the left and right first crank arms may be a component 4 of a drive system that may include or consist of a pulley, sprocket, etc. As the set of left and right first crank arms rotate they drive, turn said component 4. Connected with and along the first set of crank arms at 15 in varying allowable places is a connection 17T. Said connection 17T connects the first set of crank arms with the second set of swing crank arms 29. Said 15 allows for the distance of the connection 17T with the second set of swing crank arms to be adjustable distal i.e. radial, longitudinal from axis 11 and in radial, longitudinal direction along the first set of crank arms 13. The right side first crank arm 13R and second swing crank arm 29R connected to each other with connection 17T configuration depicts the right side first crank arm 13R moving, rotating clockwise and the right side swing second crank arm 29R as shown moving, rotating, swinging one way counter clockwise as the left side first crank arm 13L and second swing crank arm 29L with connection 17T configuration depicts the left side first crank arm 13L moving, rotating counter clockwise and the left side swing second crank arm 29L as shown moving, rotating, swinging one way clockwise. Foot supports 35 preferably pedals not depicted in this FIG. 13 would be configured with foot support axis, axle 37 connected 33 with and along 29 relative in distance from 17T.

[0115] FIG. 14 further expands on FIG. 13 depicting an embodiment of a drive system that can be part of the exercise device 1. Said drive system as shown displays a first drive element 4, such as a single pulley, sprocket, gears, etc. 4 configured with a connecting member 5 such as a belt, chain, etc. 5, which connects the first drive element 4 with a second drive element 9 such as a pulley, sprocket, gears, etc. 9 that in turns moves, spins, rotates, etc. a component of the resistance device 10 such as a flywheel 10 connected thereto, that could also be an eddy current brake, magnetic resistance, a wheel, etc. providing resistance.

[0116] FIG. 15 further expands on FIG. 14. but shows the addition of an additional second pulley, sprocket, gears, etc. with an offset 4B allowing for an additional belt, chain, etc. 5B further configured with a pulley, sprocket, gears, etc. 9 that in turns moves, spins, rotates, etc. a flywheel 10, that could also be an eddy current brake, magnetic resistance, a wheel, etc.

[0117] FIG. 16 schematically shows another embodiment of the exercise device 1, run cycle version but without any frame and or components in between the left and right side link members configuration. This frame 2D has a left frame 2DL with an axis axle DL and right frame 2DR with an axis axle 11 DR. There is a left side linkage and a right side linkage system, which may have corresponding elements. Said frame 2D with 2DL and 2DR situated on the outside of said linkage system configuration. One end of the first crank arm 13D is connected with the axis axle 11D and the other end of the same first crank arm 13, distal from the end connected with the axis axle 11D is a connection 17D with a second crank arm 29D. A one way device can be incorporated with connection 17D of the second crank arm 29D and the first crank arm 13D. A foot support 35 may be configured with a foot support axle, axis 37D can be attached 33D with and preferable near or at the distal end of second crank arm 29D from connection 17D. The foot supports preferably pedals may rotate and may move laterally along axle, axis 37D. The second crank arm 29D swings, rotates one way. The left side first crank arm 13ADL rotates with the axis axle 11DL clockwise while the left side second crank arm 29DL swings, rotates about the connection 17DL pivot point one way counter clock wise. The right side first crank arm 13DAR rotates with the axis axle 11 DR counter clockwise while the right side second crank arm 29DR swings, rotates about the connection 17DR pivot point one way clock wise. The first link member 13D may be a crank arm13DA, an extension, a component, a plate 13DB, pulleywheel 13DC a part or parts that allow for a connection distant from the axis axle 11D that maintains a consistent distance from the axis axle 11D as it rotates, orbits, revolves around the axis D. The link members linkage system is connected thru link members 13DAL and 13DAR with the axle axis 11DL and 11 DR respectively and incorporated into a drive system pulley 4DL and 4DR, resistance device, 10. The resistance device 10 of the present application may be configured and incorporate one or more parts, components, such as flywheel(s), friction pad(s), belt(s), alternator(s), magnet(s), eddy current brake(s), hybrids of such, etc.

[0118] FIGS. 17, 18 and 19 Expand and depicts in additional detail of FIG. 16 embodiments of varying drive system configurations. Said drive systems as shown depict a dual pulley, sprocket, gear, etc. system. As the right and left side link members configuration with axle, axis 11DL and 11 DR are engaged and rotating incorporated into a drive system pulleys, sprockets, gears, etc. 4DL and 4DR, with belts, chains, etc. 5DL and 5DR connected, attached with pulleys, sprockets, gears, etc. 4CL and 4CR with a shaft, rod 6 that spins, turns, rotates another pulley, sprocket, gear, etc. 4C. Said 4C attached with belt, chain, gear, etc. 5B which is also attached with pulley, sprocket, gear, etc. 9 that turns a resistance device 10. Said resistance device 10 may be configured and incorporate one or more parts, components, such as flywheel(s), friction pad(s), belt(s), alternator(s), magnet(s), eddy current brake(s), hybrids of such, etc.

[0119] FIG. 18 depicts a similar version of the drive system configuration in FIG. 17, but shaft, rod 6B is directly connected with and turns resistance device 10.

[0120] FIG. 19 is very similar to FIG. 18, but the shaft, rod 6C is situated with the resistance device 10 being located to the far left side of the drive system configuration. The resistance device 10 may also be located to the far right side of the drive system configuration as well.

[0121] FIG. 20 depicts an embodiment of a drive system configured 4, 5, 9 as previously described in front resistance device 10B. In this configuration the 10B may be either a previously mentioned component referenced as 10 or a wheel that may be situated on a surface such as the ground. Said wheel 10B may provide movement along the surface of the ground.

[0122] FIG. 21 depicts an embodiment of the foot supports 35 as pedals that may move laterally, i.e. in axial direction, on the foot supports axis, axle 37 while the user is exercising. As displayed there is an inward to outward range that the foot supports may be positioned into and can be seen in the schematics. The foot supports are configured with a sleeve that allows a foot support axis, axle located, inserted in the sleeve of the foot supports, thus allowing lateral movement in real time by the user's natural biomechanical lateral variations and rotational movement while exercising.

[0123] FIG. 21A Depicts an embodiment of foot supports that the user may manually adjust the width of the pedals 35 laterally away or closer to each other into a predetermined fixed position prior to exercising.

DEFINITIONS, DESCRIPTIONS, EXPLANATIONS, AS USED IN THIS APPLICATION, Include Typical Definitions and in Addition the Following Descriptions, but not Limited to them

[0124] Angular load device; a device configured to support different loads, in varying degrees in combination such as axial loads and radial loads, an over hang load. It also includes loads in an angular directions. Said load may be stationary, move, rotate, slide, etc. all while having a radial, axial and or angular load. Such devices may be housed, shielded, open, etc. [0125] Attachment; and connection are used interchangeably. [0126] Axe; solid rod, stud, tube, pipe, square, tube, square solid bar, spindle, etc. [0127] Axis; a central part in a structure to which other parts are connected, Such as an axle. [0128] an imaginary straight line passing through the center of a solid. [0129] an imaginary line about which a body rotates. [0130] Blind hoe; refers to a hole that is bored, reamed, drilled, or milled to a specified depth without breaking through to the other side of the workpiece. Connection and attachment are used interchangeably [0131] Blind doughnut bore; is defined as a configuration resembling a doughnut bored out. A ring shape bore leaving the center in place. Also known as a Blind bore. [0132] Clutch; a mechanism and or configuration that grasps, clench, seizes, grips, etc. [0133] Connection; and attachment are used interchangeably. [0134] Connector Pipe dual axle device; A shaft as an axis with the inner portion bored out, such as a tube. A one way device is connected with the one side of the shaft and another radial, axial, angular load type bearing device may be connected with the other side of the shaft. Preferably the outer wall of the shaft is incorporated with one way device and the inner bored out area side wall of the shaft and may be incorporated with a radial, axial, angular load bearing device. [0135] Crank Arm; Crank, link, link member, lever, disk, pulley, extension, that which is a tangible material that may allow for an attachment, connection. [0136] Swing Crank arm material(s): [0137] Aluminum; In the event clarification is needed. [0138] Light weight material(s); Less weight than conventional steel, such as aluminum, titanium, alloys, non steel material(s), industrial plastics, resins, composites, carbon fibers, etc. and or any combination of these materials. [0139] Non Steel material; Industrial plastics, resins, composites, carbon fibers, etc. [0140] Steel; In the event clarification is needed. [0141] Titanium; In the event clarification is needed. [0142] Curvilinear; characterized by a curved line, including or consisting of or bounded by curved lines, a curvilinear figure, forming or moving in a curved line, formed or characterized by curved lines. [0143] Foot support and or Pedal multi adjustment along the crank arm. A sliding device that the pedal is connected with that allows for the pedal to move along the crank arm. Preferably by a spring loaded pin so as to allow convenience and ease for a user to change the distance of the foot support from the axis of the connector in between the swing crank arm and the fixed crank arm. [0144] Foot supports; incorporated, attached to or with or the actual second crank with a platform situated on top, on the side, on front, on back, on an opening of the second crank allowing a foot support. [0145] Frame; A frame can be configured to be supported on the ground. A frame can also be configured to be supported on a wheel or wheels, in which the wheels may also be supported on the ground. [0146] Ground; as used includes surfaces such as floors, slabs, etc. [0147] Light weight one way crank arms; Standard crank arms comprised of standard steel. Light weight swing one way swing crank arms comprised of materials that weigh less than standard steel, for example Aluminum which is approx. one third the weight of standard steel. The lighter weighted one way crank arm allows for an easier lifting of legs, knees, hip flexion, etc. and extending a user's stride while using the runcycle. [0148] Link member; link member, crank, crank arm, lever, disk, pulley, pulleywheel, chainwheel, extension, that which is a tangible material that allows for a connection with another link member and or axis axle. [0149] One way, One way device; also known as the following, but not limited to them; such as Clutch assemblies, that may include single and or multiple components, unidirectional, Clutch which may also be referred to as back stop, mechanical back stop clutches may include (Bearing(s), Free Wheel, Needle, Sprag, Roller, Back Stop, Ratchet, Pawl, Cam, etc.) systems, etc. and other clutch(s) such devices, bearings may be housed, shielded, open, etc. [0150] One way clutch angular load device; a unified configuration that accomplishes the requirements for both of these in combination as previously defined herein, the characteristics, assemblies, configurations, applications, aspects, etc. [0151] Pedal with weight attachment(s) Pedal size plates, inserts attached with the underside of the pedal may be added to enhance force and exertion required for lifting a user's leg upward, knee driving, hip flexion movement of the exercise motion. [0152] Pedal adjustable in and out float from crank arm allowing flexibility while a user is runcycling to accommodate for varying preferred widths between strides Q factor. [0153] Pedal slant with the outer portion raised so that the pedal platform is higher on the outside sloping angular towards the inside. [0154] Q Factor; As typically used in bicycling. The distance between the outside of one crank arm where the foot supports are attached to the outside of the opposite crank arm where the foot supports are attached. This is measured laterally and parrallel with the axis of the axil connected with the center configured frame. [0155] Q<5; Is further defined herein as a distance being less than five inches measured from the outside of the second crank arm where the foot support is attached to the outside of the opposite second crank arm where the foot support is attached and is measured not diagonally, but laterally and parallel to the axis of the axle that is connected with the first set of link members and connected with the single frame and the drive system components, etc that are configured within, between the left and right side of the second crank arms. [0156] RUN CYCLING; defined as the act of motion similar with running biomechanics while the users feet are incorporated with a set of foot supports, such that the motion achieved allows for variations in stride length, hip flexion, knee height, hip-leg extension and foot travel path motions while incorporating a smoothness of cycling with little to non impact. [0157] Stationary bicycle; any of various stationary exercise apparatuses that resemble a bicycle, a stationary bicycle also known as an exercise bike is an indoor exercise devise that is typically pedaled as as a bicycle usually having a seat, handlebars, pedals, and may have a resistance device. [0158] Step Width aka Stride Width: The width in between the users feet as they are moving their legs, in walking, jogging, running, runcycling, etc. [0159] SW>0; Step width as may be used here the distance in-between the inside of one foot support to the inside of the opposite foot support. As used without components, frame located anywhere in between the foot supports. A non centered located chain, pulley, sprocket drive, etc. is configured to achieve a SW>0. [0160] Stride length; is one full gait cycle from heel strike to another heel strike. It's measured from initial contact at the start of stance to the next initial contact of the same foot. Each stride is composed of a stance phase and a swing phase. The average stride length for normal adults is 144 m. By allowing the adjustability of the swing second crank arm, the foot supports and the ability allowed to the user while run cycling to extend their step upward and outward allows the user to achieve a natural step, stride length. [0161] Sub; (Additional improvements and or Independent invention(s)) aspects inter used with prime invention; [0162] Swing; a rotate, pivot motion. To move forward while pivoting. To move with a smooth, curving motion. [0163] Swing phase; Beginning swing phase, mid forward & driving swing phase, peak swing driving upward phase, Hip peak upward stage, late swing phase Knee and hip extension, bottom phase downward and repeat into beginning swing phase. [0164] Uni; One [0165] Uni lever; A lever, crank, attached, connected at one end and the lever is free to move.

[0166] As is apparent from the foregoing specification (whether or not some items have been given more or less attention), the invention is susceptible of being embodied with various alterations and modifications which may differ particularly from those that have been described in the preceding specification, and description. It should be understood that I wish to embody within the scope of the patent warranted hereon all such modifications as reasonably and properly come within the scope of my contribution to the art.

[0167] Further embodiments of the present invention are provided in the following. It should be noted that the numbering of the embodiments used in the following section does not necessarily need to comply with the numbering used in the previous section.

EMBODIMENTS

[0168] 1. A device comprising (1) [0169] an axis (11) attached with a frame (2) [0170] a link member (13 Group) connected with axis (11) [0171] the link member (13 Group) rotatable with the axis (11) [0172] a connection (17) with link member (13) (Group 13A or 13B or 13C) with link member (29) the connection (17) located distal from axis (11) [0173] The link member (29) rotatable one way with the connection (17) with the link member (13) (Group 13A or 13B or 13C) a surface (35) for supporting the body of a user connected with the link member (29). [0174] 2. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 1 the connection (17) further includes one way rotational device. [0175] 3. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 2 where in one way rotational device connection (17) further includes incorporation with link member (13) (Group 13A or 13B or 13C). [0176] 4. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 2 where in one way rotational device connection (17) further includes incorporation with link member (29). [0177] 5. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 2 where in one way rotational device connection (17) incorporates with connection of link member (13) (Group 13A or 13B or 13C) and with link member (29). [0178] 6. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 2 the connection (17) including one way rotational device further includes a radial, angular load support device. [0179] 7. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 3 the connection (17) including one way rotational device further includes a radial, angular load support device. [0180] 8. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 4 the connection (17) including one way rotational device further includes a radial, angular load support device. [0181] 9. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 5 the connection (17) including one way rotational device further includes a radial, angular load support device. [0182] 10. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 1 further includes adjustability of connection (17) of link member (29) with link member (13) (Group 13A or 13B or 13C Group) relative in distance from axis (11). [0183] 11. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 1 further includes adjustability of distance of a surface (35) relative in distance from connection (17) of link member (29) with the link member (13) (Group 13A or 13B or 13C Group). [0184] 12. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 1 where in a surface (35) for supporting the body of a user further includes foot support (35). [0185] 13. A device according to embodiment 12 further includes rotatable foot support (35). [0186] 14. A device according to embodiment 13 further includes rotatable foot support (35) about a foot support axis (37). [0187] 15. A device according to embodiment 14 further includes movable foot support (35) a long the foot support axis horizontally, laterally while exercise device is in operation. [0188] 16. A device according to embodiment 15 may further include adjustable foot support (35) into a fixed position along the foot support axis horizontally, laterally. [0189] 17. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 1 further includes a left and a right side configuration of the axis (11), link member (13) (Group 13A or 13B or 13C), connection (17), link member (29), and foot support (35). [0190] 18. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 17 where in the left side link member configuration further includes a clockwise one way rotation. [0191] 19. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 17 where in the right side link member configuration further includes one way counter clockwise rotation. [0192] 20. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 18 Left side link member (29L) rotates one way clock wise around point of connection (17L) with link member (13L) (Group 13AL or 13B or 13CL). [0193] 21. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 19 Right side link member (29R) rotates one way counter-clock wise around point of connection (17R) with link member (13R) (Group 13AR or 13BR or 13CR). [0194] 22. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 17 right side and left side configuration further includes a Q factor of equal to or less than 220 MM. The Q factor is the distance measured from the outside of the second link member (29L) at the point of foot support connection to the outside of the opposite second link member (29R) at the point of foot support connection. [0195] 23. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 22 further includes a variable Q factor of equal to or less than 220 MM during the operation of the exercise device. [0196] 24. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 1 may further include a frame (2D) configured with left framing (2DL) and right framing (2DR). [0197] 25. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 24 may further include axis (11L) with (2DL) and axis (11R) with (2DR) [0198] a connection (17DL) of link member (13DL GROUP 13DAL or 13DBL or 13DCL) with link member (29DL) [0199] a connection (17DR) of link member (13DR GROUP 13DAR or 13DBR or 13DCR) with link member (29DR) [0200] the connection (17DL) located distal from axis (11DL) [0201] the connection (17DR) located distal from axis (11 DR) [0202] The link member (29DL) rotatable one way with the connection (17DL) with the link member (13DL GROUP 13DAL or 13DBL or 13DCL) [0203] The link member (29DR) rotatable one way with the connection (17DR) with the link member (13DR GROUP 13DAR or 13DBR or 13DCR) [0204] a surface (35L) for supporting the body of a user connected with the link member (29DL) distal from the point of connection (17DL) [0205] a surface (35R) for supporting the body of a user connected with the link member (29DR) distal from the point of connection (17DR). [0206] 26. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 25 the left side configuration further includes one way rotational counter clockwise connection device (17DL) [0207] 27. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 25 the right side configuration further includes one way clockwise connection device (17DR). [0208] 28. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 24 further include unencumbered space in-between the left and right foot supports (35L & 35R) incorporated with foot support axles (37L & 37R) as they move and pass by each other. The space in between the inside of the left and right foot supports (35L & 35R) incorporated with foot support axles (37L & 37R) relative to each other may be as close as can be allowing clearance, step width >0 in between the left and right foot supports (35L & 35R) incorporated with foot support axles (37L & 37R) allowing free movement and rotation as they move by, past each other without any restriction, obstruction. The step width is the space, distance measured from the inside of the foot support axle (37L) to the inside of the foot support axle (37R). [0209] 29. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 1 the link member (29) further includes being composed of aluminum. [0210] 30. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 1 the link member (29) further includes being composed of titanium. [0211] 31. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 1 the link member (29) further includes being composed of non steel material(s). [0212] 32. An exercise device (1) according to embodiment 1 further includes a resistance device. [0213] 33. An exercise device according to embodiment 1 where in the frame (2) further includes being configured to be supported on the ground. [0214] 34. An exercise device according to embodiment 24 where in the frame (2D) further includes being configured to be supported on the ground. [0215] 35. A device according to embodiment 1 where in the frame (2) further includes being configured to be supported on one or more wheel(s) supported on the ground. [0216] 36. A device according to embodiment 25 where in the frame (2D) further includes being configured to be supported on one or more wheel(s) supported on the ground.

[0217] The above described embodiments may be combined with each other and/or with the appended set of claims without leaving the scope of the present application.