IP Library Granted Patent US 7,364,533
Granted Patent B2
US 7,364,533 · App. 10/891,345 · Granted Apr 29, 2008

Adjustment assembly for exercise device

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Patent No.
US 7,364,533
App. No.
10/891,345
Granted
Apr 29, 2008
Kind
B2
Abstract

A unique structure for an indoor exercise bike that provides strength in its design, as well as the flexibility to create an aesthetically appealing frame structure. The monocoque frame design, including two symmetrical halves joined together, forms a very strong, light shell that can take on a variety of shapes and sizes. The seat structure, handlebar structure, drive train and support platforms are all able to be readily attached to the primary frame structure to provide an exercise bicycle that is sturdy, easy to manufacture, and light enough to easily move when necessary.

Claims (12)

1. An exercise bicycle comprising:

an exercise bicycle frame having a tube;

a boss extending from the tube and defining a first threaded bore;

a post defining at least one aperture having a first opening size;

an adjustment device connected with the tube, the adjustment device including a pin having a collar, the pin having a size less than the first opening size and the collar having a size greater than the first opening size, a rod extending from the pin, the rod defining a threaded portion distal to the pin and a sleeve defining an outer threaded portion in engagement with the first threaded bore, wherein the sleeve further comprises an inner threaded bore;

wherein the post is arranged within the tube so that the adjustment device is aligned with the at least one aperture to adjust the post with reference to the tube.

2. The exercise device of claim 1 wherein the threaded portion of the rod abuts the inner threaded bore of the sleeve.

3. The exercise device of claim 2 wherein the threaded portion of the rod is adapted to engage the inner threaded portion of the bore to force the collar against the post adjacent the at least one aperture.

4. The exercise device of claim 3 wherein the tube defines a first wedge configuration and the post defines a second wedge configuration adapted to cooperate with the first wedge configuration.

5. The exercise device of claim 4 wherein the post is wedged within the tube by operation of the adjustment device.

6. The exercise device of claim 1 wherein the adjustment device further comprises a spring connected between the pin and the sleeve.

7. The exercise device of claim 6 wherein the spring is biased to force the pin into the at least one aperture in the post.

Assignments (11)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Mar 4, 2024
From: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
To: BOWFLEX INC. (F/K/A NAUTILUS, INC.)
Reel/Frame 066760/0631 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded Dec 7, 2023
From: NAUTILUS, INC.
To: BOWFLEX INC.
Reel/Frame 065820/0610 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 31, 2020
From: NAUTILUS, INC.; OCTANE FITNESS, LLC
To: WELLS FARGO BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION
Reel/Frame 051763/0734 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Jan 31, 2020
From: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
To: NAUTILUS, INC.; OF HOLDINGS, INC.; OCTANE FITNESS, LLC
Reel/Frame 051765/0492 →
SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Apr 1, 2019
From: NAUTILUS, INC.; OF HOLDINGS, INC.; OCTANE FITNESS, LLC
To: JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 048751/0963 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Dec 7, 2015
From: BANK OF THE WEST
To: NAUTILUS, INC.
Reel/Frame 037231/0613 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Mar 19, 2010
From: NAUTILUS, INC.
To: BANK OF THE WEST
Reel/Frame 024103/0691 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 3, 2010
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: NAUTILUS, INC.; DASHAMERICA, INC.
Reel/Frame 023882/0981 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Feb 3, 2010
From: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
To: NAUTILUS, INC.
Reel/Frame 023892/0032 →
SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Feb 19, 2008
From: NAUTILUS, INC.; DASHAMERICA, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A.
Reel/Frame 020525/0445 →
NOTICE OF GRANT OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Nov 13, 2007
From: NAUTILUS, INC.
To: BANK OF AMERICA, N.A., AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 020098/0682 →