EP0736311A1 - Fahrradtrainingsgerät - Google Patents

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EP0736311A1
EP0736311A1 EP95830134A EP95830134A EP0736311A1 EP 0736311 A1 EP0736311 A1 EP 0736311A1 EP 95830134 A EP95830134 A EP 95830134A EP 95830134 A EP95830134 A EP 95830134A EP 0736311 A1 EP0736311 A1 EP 0736311A1
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Nerio Alessandri
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/16—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/16—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles
    • A63B2069/161—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles supports for the front of the bicycle
    • A63B2069/162—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles supports for the front of the bicycle for front fork or handlebar
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B69/00—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports
    • A63B69/16—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles
    • A63B2069/164—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles supports for the rear of the bicycle, e.g. for the rear forks
    • A63B2069/165—Training appliances or apparatus for special sports for cycling, i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles supports for the rear of the bicycle, e.g. for the rear forks rear wheel hub supports
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B21/00—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices
    • A63B21/005—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters
    • A63B21/0053—Exercising apparatus for developing or strengthening the muscles or joints of the body by working against a counterforce, with or without measuring devices using electromagnetic or electric force-resisters using alternators or dynamos
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2210/00—Space saving
    • A63B2210/50—Size reducing arrangements for stowing or transport
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2220/00—Measuring of physical parameters relating to sporting activity
    • A63B2220/70—Measuring or simulating ambient conditions, e.g. weather, terrain or surface conditions
    • A63B2220/76—Wind conditions
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B2225/00—Miscellaneous features of sport apparatus, devices or equipment
    • A63B2225/09—Adjustable dimensions

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  • the present invention relates to a fitness machine, in particular, a fitness machine known generally in the trade as a cycle exerciser or trainer that is, a piece of equipment used for physical training to simulate real cycling.
  • the resistance unit 5 is connected to means 6 which, by varying the electrical control signals V6, vary the resistance of the machine to the pedalling action of a cyclist in accordance with user settable values.
  • V6 electrical control signals
  • these means are shown as a block not integrated in the machine structure, but in practice the said means may form part of a control console comprising display means described below.
  • the securing means 42 consist of two shafts fitted at the upper ends of arms 41 and able to move transversely with respect to the latter; the shafts, whose free ends face inwards, that is, towards the wheel 21, and have seats to receive the wheel axle, are subjected to the force of springs 46 which tend to push them towards the axle 22 of the wheel 21.
  • the flexible coupling between the transmission element 51 and the wheel 21 is very important to guarantee correct drive transmission and normal tyre wear.
  • the drive transmission element may consist of a roller with a relatively small diameter compared to the diameter of the wheel, the tyre would work under critical conditions: in fact, when the tyre is subjected to forces caused by the weight of the cyclist or the intensity of the pedalling action, it would be compressed between two substantially cylindrical surfaces, namely roller and wheel rim, undergoing a simultaneous double change of curvature.
  • the arms 41 are supported by a frame 43 connected to the supporting structure 1 through flexible means 44, consisting for example of one or more springs.
  • the said means consist of a central spring and two lateral springs; obviously, the number and the dimensional and elastic characteristics of the springs may vary according to the elastic reaction desired.
  • the spring 44 may be calibrated to provide a preset elastic reaction or there may be a series of springs with different elastic constants so as to give a progressively variable flattening effect.
  • an equivalent spring effect may be provided by a pneumatic or hydraulic cylinder and plunger assembly governed by an appropriate control unit.
  • telescopic elements 45 such as, for example, pneumatic cylinders, may be envisaged (the broken line in Fig. 2 represents just one such element).
  • the resistance unit consists of a shaft 50 which is kinematically linked to an electrical machine 53 and to which the drive transmission element 51 and a flywheel 52 are keyed.
  • the assembly formed by the flywheel, the roller and the rotating part of the electric machine is dimensioned in such a way as to store the kinetic energy generated by the cyclist, thus making it possible to simulate the effect of, for example, freewheel devices when cycling on the road.
  • the electrical machine 53 may be an alternator, designed to brake shaft 50 with variable intensity in accordance with the electrical control signals V6 and to convert the kinetic energy transmitted by the shaft 50 into electrical energy dissipated by a resistor (not illustrated in the drawings).
  • the supporting structure 1 may consist of a base 11 to be placed on the floor, on which the front section 12 is pivotally mounted so that the front section 12 itself may be folded in direction R closer to the base 11 so that the fitness machine occupies less space and may be conveniently stored when it is not being used.
  • the attaching means 3 consist of a plate 33 (a pair in Fig. 1) having a section 38 to support the first pin 30, as well as a slot 35 in the shape of a circular arc and at least one hole 34 between the supporting section 38 and the slot 35.
  • the means 3 for attaching the fork arms 20 may be equipped with direction sensors consisting of, for example, piezoelectric or capacitive sensors or load cells, represented in Fig. 1 as if they were mechanical elements 62 inside the block 61 fitted coaxially to the pin 30 and attached to the latter and to the supporting section 38.
  • the function of the said sensors is to detect movements of the handlebars and to issue corresponding output signals transmitted to processing and storage means 9 which, in the embodiment illustrated, form part of the control means 6.
  • the signals corresponding to the cyclist's actions may be used to programme the machine to allow the cyclist to interact with the machine.

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EP19950830134 EP0736311B1 (de) 1995-04-04 1995-04-04 Fahrradtrainingsgerät
DE1995622435 DE69522435T2 (de) 1995-04-04 1995-04-04 Fahrradtrainingsgerät
CA 2172900 CA2172900A1 (en) 1995-04-04 1996-03-28 Fitness machine for cycle training

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WO2001024892A3 (en) * 1999-10-06 2001-10-11 Neil Nusbaum Exercise apparatus with video effects synchronized to exercise parameters
EP1214957A1 (de) * 2000-12-14 2002-06-19 Whirlpool Corporation Computer- und Fernsehespiel und System zum bodybuilding
WO2003034584A1 (en) * 2001-09-28 2003-04-24 Graber Products, Inc. Self-powered variable resistance bicycle trainer
US6712737B1 (en) 1999-10-06 2004-03-30 Neil Nusbaum Exercise apparatus with video effects synchronized to exercise parameters
WO2007083341A1 (en) * 2006-01-17 2007-07-26 M.C. Meccanica Cesanense Di Paialunga Loriana Road bicycle simulator
CN108744407A (zh) * 2018-08-21 2018-11-06 常州市第人民医院 一种血管外科术后辅助康复装置
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TWI816351B (zh) * 2022-04-01 2023-09-21 特通科技有限公司 具有內建訓練功能之電動腳踏車
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WO1989001806A1 (en) * 1987-08-25 1989-03-09 Schwinn Bicycle Company Bicycle racing training apparatus
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DE19646799A1 (de) * 1996-11-13 1998-05-20 Avantronic Systeme Gmbh Ergometergestell zur Halterung eines Fahrradrahmens
DE19646799C2 (de) * 1996-11-13 1998-09-10 Avantronic Systeme Gmbh Ergometergestell zur Halterung eines Fahrradrahmens
EP0842677A3 (de) * 1996-11-13 1999-05-12 Avantronic Systeme GmbH Ergometergestell zur Halterung eines Fahrradrahmens
US6712737B1 (en) 1999-10-06 2004-03-30 Neil Nusbaum Exercise apparatus with video effects synchronized to exercise parameters
WO2001024892A3 (en) * 1999-10-06 2001-10-11 Neil Nusbaum Exercise apparatus with video effects synchronized to exercise parameters
EP1214957A1 (de) * 2000-12-14 2002-06-19 Whirlpool Corporation Computer- und Fernsehespiel und System zum bodybuilding
WO2003034584A1 (en) * 2001-09-28 2003-04-24 Graber Products, Inc. Self-powered variable resistance bicycle trainer
WO2007083341A1 (en) * 2006-01-17 2007-07-26 M.C. Meccanica Cesanense Di Paialunga Loriana Road bicycle simulator
CN108744407A (zh) * 2018-08-21 2018-11-06 常州市第人民医院 一种血管外科术后辅助康复装置
CN108744407B (zh) * 2018-08-21 2024-02-02 常州市第一人民医院 一种血管外科术后辅助康复装置
WO2021099505A1 (en) * 2019-11-20 2021-05-27 Tacx B.V. Bicycle training system with improved motion
CN111132741A (zh) * 2019-12-13 2020-05-08 苏州锂智车业科技有限公司 一种用于自行车的减速组件、支撑装置及自行车
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TWI822545B (zh) * 2022-04-01 2023-11-11 特通科技有限公司 具有內建訓練功能之電動腳踏車

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