Exercise device

Abstract

A stationary exercise device includes a drive mechanism attached to a supporting frame. A pair of foot pedals are attached to crank shafts extending from a crank wheel of the drive mechanism for actuating the drive mechanism. Handlebars extend upwardly with respect to the frame in either a stationary position within a holder attached to the frame, or within vertical tubes associated with the foot pedals to promote upper body exercise. A fan wheel of the drive mechanism is operatively connected to the crank wheel and includes a plurality of fins extending therefrom and configured to circulate air. A cover is positioned over the fan wheel and has a series of slots formed in an outer surface thereof for directing the circulated air onto an exerciser using the device.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A stationary exercise device, comprising: 
 a supporting frame;    a drive mechanism attached to the frame and including a crank wheel operably connected to a fan wheel having a plurality of fins extending outwardly therefrom and configured to circulate air;    a cover positioned over the fan wheel and having a series of slots formed in an outer peripheral surface thereof and configured to direct the circulated air generated by the fan wheel fins onto an exerciser using the device;    a pair of foot pedals attached to crankshafts extending from the crank wheel for actuating the drive mechanism; and    handlebars extending upwardly with respect to the frame.    
     
     
         2 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the fan wheel includes an axle interconnecting opposing flywheels each having radial fins extending axially therefrom.  
     
     
         3 . The exercise device of  claim 2 , wherein the cover comprises two covers rotatably positioned over the flywheels for selectively directing the circulated air generated by the fins of each flywheel.  
     
     
         4 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , including a generally horizontal shaft extending from each foot pedal and a generally vertical tube extending from an end of the horizontal shaft generally opposite the foot pedal and configured to removably receive the handle bars to provide upper body movement of the exerciser using the device.  
     
     
         5 . The exercise device of  claim 4 , wherein the handle bars are adjustably positioned within the tube to alter the height of the handle bars.  
     
     
         6 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , including a holder having two sleeves attached to the frame of the device and configured to removably receive and support the handle bars in a stationary position during operation of the device.  
     
     
         7 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein the drive mechanism includes a belt rotatably associated with the crank wheel and the fan wheel, and a tensioning mechanism associated with the belt for adjusting the tension of the device.  
     
     
         8 . The exercise device of  claim 7 , wherein the drive mechanism includes a chain rotatably extending between the crank wheel and a sprocket of a transmission gear, the belt rotatably extending between a flywheel of the transmission gear and the fan wheel.  
     
     
         9 . The exercise device of  claim 1 , wherein each fin of the flywheel is curved to enhance the generation of circulated air.  
     
     
         10 . A stationary exercise device, comprising: 
 a supporting frame;    a drive mechanism attached to the frame and including a crank wheel operably connected to a fan wheel having an axle interconnecting opposing flywheels having radial fins extending axially therefrom and configured to circulate air;    a cover rotatably positioned over each flywheel and having a series of slots formed in an outer peripheral surface thereof and configured to selectively direct the circulated air generated by the fins onto an exerciser using the device;    a pair of foot pedals attached to crankshafts extending from the crank wheel for actuating the drive mechanism;    a generally horizontal shaft extending from each foot pedal; and    a generally vertical tube extending from an end of the horizontal shaft generally opposite the foot pedal and configured to removably receive handle bars to provide upper body movement of the exerciser using the device.    
     
     
         11 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , wherein the handle bars are adjustably positioned within the tube to alter the height of the handle bars.  
     
     
         12 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , including a holder having two sleeves attached to the frame of the device and configured to removably receive and support the handle bars in a stationary position during operation of the device.  
     
     
         13 . The exercise device of  claim 1   0 , wherein the drive mechanism includes a belt rotatably associated with the crank wheel and the fan wheel, and a tensioning mechanism associated with the belt for adjusting the tension of the device.  
     
     
         14 . The exercise device of  claim 13 , wherein the drive mechanism includes a chain rotatably extending between the crank wheel and a sprocket of a transmission gear, the belt rotatably extending between a flywheel of the transmission gear and the fan wheel.  
     
     
         15 . The exercise device of  claim 10 , wherein each fin of the flywheel is curved to enhance the generation of circulated air.  
     
     
         16 . A stationary exercise device, comprising: 
 a supporting frame;    a drive mechanism attached to the frame and including a crank wheel, a belt rotatably associated with the crank wheel and a fan wheel having an axle interconnecting opposing flywheels having curved, radial fins extending axially therefrom and configured to circulate air, and a tensioning mechanism associated with the belt for adjusting the tension of the device;    a cover rotatably positioned over each flywheel and having a series of slots formed in an outer peripheral surface thereof for selectively directing the circulated air generated by the fins onto an exerciser using the device;    a pair of foot pedals attached to crankshafts extending from the crank wheel for actuating the drive mechanism;    a generally horizontal shaft extending from each foot pedal;    a generally vertical tube extending from an end of the horizontal shaft generally opposite the foot pedal and configured to removably receive handle bars to provide upper body movement of the exerciser using the device; and    a holder having two sleeves attached to the frame of the device configured to removably receive the handle bars and maintain the handle bars in a stationary position during operation of the device.    
     
     
         17 . The exercise device of  claim 16 , wherein the handle bars are adjustably positioned within the tube to alter the height of the handle bars.  
     
     
         18 . The exercise device of  claim 16 , wherein the drive mechanism includes a chain rotatably extending between the crank wheel and a sprocket of a transmission gear, the belt rotatably extending between a flywheel of the transmission gear and the fan wheel.