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CRICKET STEPPER
OWNER’S MANUAL
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MECHANICAL FUNCTION
THE MECHANICAL ASPECTS OF CRICKET STEPPER
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The user applies force on to the foot platform,
which is attached to the paddle levers. As force
pushes down from the starting upper position,
the hinge levers, hinged at the hinge joint, and
in turn, the force is transmitted both to the
hydraulic piston through the piston bar and to
the crankshaft at the same time. The force is
therefore divided and shared between the
hydraulic piston and the crankshaft through
the piston bar. Because of this configuration,
the user is able to move forward since the
interlocked crankshaft rotates the chain
assembly, which is further interlocked with the
rear axle, and in turn, turns the back wheels to
create the forward motion. The crankshaft
also, pushes the other piston up to starting
position in order for the cycle to start over and
continue again.