Fully collapsible exercise device

Abstract

An exercise device with a crank housing supporting a pedal crank having a pair of opposing pedals that are pivotally mounted to the pedal crank. A pair of struts extends from the crank housing and one of the struts has a hinge that allows the leg to fold inward into a collapsed configuration or extend and lock into place for use of the pedal crank. A cross-member is positioned at the end of each strut to form legs for supporting the pedal crank in an upright position. A strap may be coupled to one of the pair of legs for additionally securing the exercise device to an airline seat. A tensioner is associated with the crank housing for selectively increasing and decreasing the force needed to turn the pedal crank.

1 . An exercise device, comprising:
 a crank housing supporting a pedal crank having a pair of opposing pedals that are pivotally mounted to the pedal crank;   a pair of struts extending from the crank housing, wherein one of the pair of struts includes a hinge positioned along an intermediate portion thereof so that the one strut can fold; and   a pair of members, each of which is positioned at an end of each of the pair of struts, respectively, and coupled thereto to extend outwardly therefrom and define two pairs of legs for supporting the crank housing in an upright position.   
     
     
         2 . The device of  claim 1 , further comprising a strap coupled to one of the pair of members. 
     
     
         3 . The device of  claim 2 , further comprising a tensioner positioned in the crank housing and operatively connected to the pedal crank for selectively increasing and decreasing the force needed to turn the pedal crank. 
     
     
         4 . The device of  claim 3 , further comprising a lock associated with the hinge for retaining the one strut in the unfolded position. 
     
     
         5 . The device of  claim 4 , wherein the pair of legs are tubular. 
     
     
         6 . The device of  claim 5 , wherein the pair of supports are tubular.