basically this invention is using exercise equipment hooked to a low - amp alternator by means of a v - belt ( that fits in the alternator pulley ) to produce 12 volt dc power . the stored dc power is then converted to 120 volt ac power by means of inverters , this in turn will power anything in the home of office that needs power , computers , tvs , freezers , power tools , anything . also i have designed a support stand for ten - speed bikes , which really turns the alternator at a high r . p . m . sending dc power to the battery bank . the floor mounted alternator support frame is made from scrap iron i had laying around , 12 inch i - beam , angle iron and tube steel . this is how i tested the unit , it can be run off a treadmill , a stationary exercise bike , or a ten - speed / mountain bike . now we exercise with a dual purpose , 1 = health , 2 = produce power . i have plugged in a tv , light , and radio to the power inverters with very little drain on the batteries . i have about 8 hours time in building the bike and alternator support frames and about 10 hours in figuring out the wiring to the alternator , and how to get it to work . battery bank storage / distribution cabinet is an antique kitchen cabinet with a pull out drawer , 1 —- door , and porcelain top , wheel casters make it easy to move around , it will be heavy with the batteries . # 1 the pipe that holds the treadmill drive wheel in place . they pivot on the frame to allow for various heights of treadmills . # 2 the 12 inch wide by 24 inch long piece of the i - beam i used for the main body of the alternator support framework . 2 , 1 inch by 1 inch by 14 inch high angles support the alternator . between them on a threaded rod for alignment . # 3 an angle iron stop that will keep the treadmill drive wheel from touching the floor and stopping it from spinning . # 4 a stationary exercise bike that has a rotating wheel / fan on it , so that the v - belt can be looped around and run to the alternator . # 8 a low - amp , internally regulated alternator , same kind is used on g . m . cars , only lower amperage output . bottom drawing is an elliptical type exercise machine that has a rotating wheel in the front that the v - belt can be looped around and run to the alternator . # 5 the hand grips you hold while standing and pedaling this exercise machine . # 6 the v - belt is looped around the rotating wheel and powers the alternator . # 9 the foot pedals you stand on to pedal . i believe this type of exercise machine is called the orbitrek . it has orbital type pedaling action . # 3 the actual treadmill , i used a kathy ireland treadmill because it is self - propelled and does not use electricity . # 4 the belt pulley that is fastened to the treadmill drive wheel , this supports and drives the belt to the alternator . # 5 the angle stop to keep the treadmill drive wheel off the ground . # 7 the ½ inch wide v - belt , which can be of various lengths depending on the pulley diameters . belt can be tensioned by the all thread that holds the treadmill drive wheel and slide in and out of the pivoting pipe supports . # 6 the end view of the 12 inch by 24 inch i - beam . # 10 the adjustable threaded rod with nuts that align and support the alternator between the 2 - 1 inch by 1 inch angles . # 13 the tensioning spring that maintains a tight belt between the bike and the and the alternator . # 1 the 1 inch by 1 inch tube steel supports that are welded to the 3 inch by 2 inch angle cross piece . # 2 the 3 inch by 2 inch angle upright support that is welded to the 3 inch by 2 inch angle crosspiece upright 3 inch by 2 inch angle that is welded solid @ a 90 degree angle supports the bike and the low - amp alternator . slotted holes in angle allow the alternator to be lowered to fit smaller bike tires , or mountain bikes . # 4 the ten - speed bike , which is not drawn for clarity . i use a huffy ten - speed for this type of application . # 8 the low - amp alternator , that rides on the ten - speed bike tire . the alternator pulley fits the tire nicely . # 11 the wire junction box or a voltage regulator if needed . # 1 the { fraction ( 3 / 4 )} inch diameter rigid pipe piece that is welded to the 3 inch by 2 inch angle iron upright supports . this pipe slips over the ten - speed bike axle and nut and fits tight against the bike frame . # 3 the 1 inch by 1 inch tube steel supports that are welded to the 3 inch by 2 inch angle crosspiece . # 4 a 3 inch by 2 inch angle upright support that is bolted to the 3 inch by 2 inch angle crosspiece so you can loosen the bolt , pivot the upright support away from the bikes axle and remove the bike for regular riding or change bikes and let the kids charge batteries with their mountain bikes . # 5 the 3 inch by 2 inch angle iron crosspiece that has the 2 , 1 inch by 1 inch tube steel supports welded to it for stability of the bike while pedaling . # 6 where the 2 angles are welded solid on this side which keeps the low - amp alternator and bike tire in alignment . # 7 the { fraction ( 1 / 2 )} inch diameter bolt that is tightened securely when the bike is set in the frame and inside the stationary { fraction ( 3 / 4 )} inch pipe axle support . i use this type of frame with a lady &# 39 ; s schwinn ten - speed bike with the rear tire and tube removed . i put the ½ inch v - belt over the rim and to the low amp alternator on the floor mount frame . this is the 1 st type of application i used to run and test my idea . # 1 a lamp that is mounted right on the cabinet , it can be either a 12 volt light or or 120 volt and plugged into one of the inverters . # 2 a 400 watt inverter that hooks to a 12 volt battery and changes to ac 120 volt power . # 3 the 120 volt inverter receptacle for plugging in appliances , power tools , ect . . . . # 4 the on / off power switch from the batteries to the amp meter and inverters . # 5 shows hinge from the cabinet door that is removed for clarity . # 6 caster wheels for portability . the unit will be heavy when loaded with batteries . # 7 the 3 wire power line and plug that run to either the floor mounted low - amp alternator system or the ten - speed bike frame mounted alternator . this supplies the power from these alternators to the batteries to charge them up . # 9 the deep cycle marine batteries hooked together in line . these are the type of batteries that do not give off flammable gases while being charged . used in motor homes , travel trailers , ect . . . . # 10 an led lighted charge meter that blinks when the batteries are getting empty on power . found this on an electric battery golf cart . # 11 another inverter , this is one that can be a higher watt unit , = 1200 watts to run microwave ovens , air conditioners , big freezers , or other appliances that require higher wattage to run . # 12 a small 12 volt light that comes on when the low - amp alternator is turned on to charge . this reminds you to turn off the power to the alternator when you are not exercising or running it because it will drain the batteries back thru it . # 13 the on / off switch for power to the low - amp alternator to make it start charging the batteries while you are exercising . this must be turned off when you are done or it will drain the batteries back thru the alternator . # 14 an amp meter out of a car dash that shows if batteries are charging or discharging . # 15 an in line buss fuse from the batteries to the main on / off power switch . # 16 an am / fm , cd car stereo player that can be mounted inside the storage distribution cabinet for your listening pleasure while you exercise and charge your batteries to power your appliances . the amount of batteries used determines the length of time for power supplies . the amount of power your appliances require determines supply time also .
exercise with a purpose , lose weight , stay healthy and produce your own electricity for your own use .