EP2931389B1 - Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste - Google Patents

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EP2931389B1
EP2931389B1 EP13863322.7A EP13863322A EP2931389B1 EP 2931389 B1 EP2931389 B1 EP 2931389B1 EP 13863322 A EP13863322 A EP 13863322A EP 2931389 B1 EP2931389 B1 EP 2931389B1
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  • the present invention relates to a Cycling Training Device (CTD) for use with a bicycle.
  • CCD Cycling Training Device
  • Virtual reality or terrain simulation cycling devices are available for stationary or indoor use, and are commonly used when weather outdoors is undesirable. However, many of these devices are used for terrain simulation or ride replication, when outside weather may be pleasurable but the terrain does not suit the types of training desired.
  • the present invention attempts to overcome at least in part the aforementioned disadvantages of previous bicycle resistance devices.
  • Document GB-A-2485216 describes an electric pedal cycle and document US-A-2003/0073546 describes a self-powered variable resistance bicycle trainer.
  • a cycling training device comprising an electronic control unit and a variable resistance unit as claimed in claim 1.
  • the CTD 10 comprises an electronic control unit 14 and a variable resistance unit 16.
  • the electronic control unit 14 is preferably arranged to be mounted on a bicycle where it is easily seen and interacted with by a rider of the bicycle.
  • the electronic control unit 14 is afforded a mounting so as to be mounted on the handle bars of the bicycle.
  • the electronic control unit 14 preferably comprises a display 18, a plurality of buttons 19 for user input as well as control electronics for controlling the operation of the CTD.
  • the electronic control unit 14 preferably also comprises an electronic communication means, preferably the communication means is capable of both wireless and/or wired forms of communication.
  • Preferred wireless forms of communication may comprise but not be limited to Ant+, Bluetooth or 802.1 IX networks.
  • Preferred wired forms of communication may comprise USB, serial or parallel connections.
  • the electronic control unit may be a mobile computing device such as a smart phone.
  • the control may be achieved or accessed through an app or other software operating on the mobile computing device.
  • the display 18 and the buttons 19 may be integrated into a touch screen device.
  • the communication means may be arranged to communicate with a plurality of biometric sensor means 38.
  • the biometric sensor means 38 being arranged to provide biometric information from the rider of the bicycle.
  • the types of biometric information to be relayed to the electronic control unit 14 include but are not limited to heart rate, blood pressure, respiration rates and hydration levels.
  • FIG. 2 shows a block diagram of the variable resistance unit 16 in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • the variable resistance unit 16 comprises a means for imparting Electro-Magnetic Force (EMF) in this case an alternator 25, a 3-phase rectifier 26, a DC filter 28, a DC/DC converter 30, a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller 32 and a load 34.
  • EMF Electro-Magnetic Force
  • the variable resistance unit 16 is connected to the electronic control unit 14, via the communications means, the operation of the variable control unit 16 being affected by the electronic control unit 14.
  • variable resistance unit 16 further comprises a plurality of sensor means 36.
  • the sensor means 36 are arranged to be able to determine physical and electrical characteristics of the variable resistance unit 16.
  • the sensor means 36 preferably are arranged to sense at least one of, the electrical resistance of the variable resistance unit, the electrical impedance, temperature, voltage output, current output, rotational speed and rotational moment.
  • the sensor means 36 may further comprise at least one strain gauge, the strain gauge being arranged to measure the instantaneous torque or moment being generated by the user.
  • the instantaneous torque and the rotational speed of the variable resistance unit 16 may be used to determine the instantaneous power output of the user.
  • variable resistance unit 16 is preferably capable of acting as a generator during part of its normal operation as well as being capable as acting as a motor during other parts of its operation.
  • variable resistance unit 16 is preferably arranged within the hub of a wheel of the bicycle. However, any known arrangement of an electrically driven wheel may be suitable. The variable resistance unit 16 may be arranged on either the front or rear wheel of the bicycle.
  • alternator may be replaced with any controllable means for imparting EMF capable of effecting the rolling resistance of the wheel to which it is engaged.
  • controllable means for imparting EMF include but are not limited to magnetic braking, DC motors, eddy current brakes, homopolar generators, choke devices or slotted or unslotted motors.
  • variable resistance unit 16 comprises an eddy current brake.
  • the eddy current brake operates in unison with a disc attached to the wheel of a bicycle.
  • the eddy current brake when powered acts to inhibit the motion of the disc through the brake, therein effectively controlling the rolling resistance of the wheel to which it is attached.
  • the CTD is fitted to a bicycle, preferably the variable resistance device 16 being arranged on the hub of the front wheel.
  • the electronics control unit 14 is arranged such that the user can see the display 18 and access the plurality of buttons 19, normally on the handle bars of the bicycle.
  • the user then may select the mode of operation of the CTD 10 using the buttons 19 to select from the various menu options shown on the display 18.
  • the user would first select a user profile which is associated with each separate user of the CTD.
  • the user would then select from the training programme which is currently available on the device.
  • the electronic control unit 14 will communicate with the variable drive unit 16 to control its operation, varying the effective rolling resistance of the bicycle.
  • the effective rolling resistance of the variable resistance unit 16 is varied in accordance with a user profile for an interval training programme.
  • the training programme may be varied in terms of the interval time, the interval gradient, recovery time, recovery gradient, number of repetitions.
  • the training programme will be varied in response to biometric parameters detected by the biometric sensor means 38. For example, if the heart or respiration rate of the user are detected as being outside of an acceptable range, the effective rolling resistance will be varied to ensure that the user is exercising in the targeted zone.
  • the training programme will be varied in accordance with the number of times it has been completed.
  • the effective rolling resistance of the variable resistance unit 16 is varied in accordance with a user profile for a terrain profile training programme.
  • the effective rolling resistance is varied such that the user experiences the same pedal load as they would if they were actually riding the bicycle along the terrain represented in the profile.
  • the terrain profile may match the terrain profile of a real world location, such that the user could for example ride the first stage of the Tour de France, by simulating the terrain profile.
  • the effective rolling resistance of the variable resistance unit 16 is varied in accordance with a user profile for a computer generated training programme.
  • the rider is able to enter their performance goals and current abilities, before a computer generated programme is generated for them.
  • the effective rolling resistance of the variable resistance unit 16 is varied in accordance with a user profile for the user's heart rate.
  • the biometric sensor means 38 provide biometric data on the user's current heart and respiration rates.
  • the control means 14 varies the effective rolling resistance of the variable resistance unit 16 to ensure that the user's heart and respiration rates are within a targeted range.
  • the effective rolling resistance of the variable resistance unit 16 is varied in accordance with a user profile for a resistance curve.
  • the resistance curve being programmable by the user and may be based upon at least one of wattage, speed, approach graph, linear, logarithmic, exponential, polynomial graph parameters.
  • the effective rolling resistance of the variable resistance unit 16 is varied in accordance with a user profile and a spin scan analysis.
  • the sensor mean 36 are used to determine the instantaneous power produced throughout the revolution of the pedals of the bicycle.
  • a common problem in cyclists is pedalling dominance, where one leg becomes more powerful than the other, leading to imbalance in the cycle.
  • the user will then engage the CTD and start their training session.
  • the user triggers operation of the CTD through the plurality of buttons 19 on the control unit 14.
  • the electronic control unit 14 will control the operation of the variable resistance unit 16.
  • the variable resistance unit 16 operates by having the alternator, generate electrical power.
  • the alternator generates an alternating electrical current (AC) through the motion in its internal components.
  • the AC output of the alternator passes through a 3 phase rectifier 26 which converts the AC power into direct current (DC).
  • the resulting DC power is then filtered by DC filter 28. Some of the DC power is transferred to a DC/DC convertor 30 and finally to the electronic control unit 14. The remaining DC power is transferred to PWM control circuit 32 and finally the load 34.
  • the amount of power drawn by the alternator can vary in accordance to changes in the electrical characteristics of the load 34.
  • the load 34 comprises a heat sink with additional current generated being 'sunk' into the heat sink when excessive charge is generated.
  • the power drawn by the alternator will cause the user of the CTD to experience increased resistance over and above that experienced during the normal operation of the bicycle.
  • the effective rolling resistance that the user encounters during operation of the bicycle with a CTD will match the output profile in accordance with the terrain profile or the user's training schedule.
  • the effective resistance of the load 34 is constantly calculated by the sensor means 36 within the load 34.
  • the effective resistance of the load 34 is temperature dependent and therefore must constantly be determined to ensure that the effective rolling resistance and the effective power are correctly calculated.
  • the load 34 further comprises a means for the storing of electrical energy.
  • the means for storing electrical energy may be configured to act as a power source for the variable resistance unit 16 as required.
  • the effective rolling resistance that the user of the CTD 10 experiences changes in accordance with the terrain profile or training schedule uploaded to the control unit, with the CTD 10 being able to change the effective resistance regardless of the effective resistance that the user would actually encounter due to the terrain that they are actually travelling over.
  • the electronic control unit 14 will display to the user if they are meeting the required output in accordance with the terrain profile or training schedule loaded into the unit.
  • the display unit 18 may also display other metrics about the user's performance.
  • the electronic control unit 14 may comprise additional sensors 38 that allow biometric feedback from the user to be displayed such as the user heart rate, respiration rate or the number of calories that have been consumed in the present training session.
  • information regarding previous training sessions may also by transferred to a personal computer allowing for analysis of the user's previous performance. Once the required information is transferred to the CTD 10 the user may terminate the connection between the communication means and the personal computer.
  • the CTD 10 may be connected to a personal computer via the communication means. Additional training programmes may be downloaded to the CTD 10. Further, the personal computer may be used to generate training programmes based on the previous performance of the user.

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  1. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste comprenant une unité de commande électronique (14) et une unité à résistance variable (16) pour une bicyclette, caractérisé en ce que l'unité à résistance variable comprend une charge électrique (34) et la charge électrique (34) comprend un dissipateur de chaleur, et l'unité à résistance variable (16) peut être montée dans une roue de la bicyclette, de sorte que la résistance au roulement effective de la bicyclette peut être modifiée électroniquement tandis que la bicyclette est montée sur une distance physique sur un terrain réel.
  2. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que la résistance au roulement effective est modifiée conformément à un programme de d'entraînement d'utilisateur.
  3. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 1 ou 2, caractérisé en ce que l'unité de commande électronique (14) comprend en outre des moyens de communication.
  4. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de communication comprennent en outre un dispositif de communication sans fil avec l'unité à résistance variable (16).
  5. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 3, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de communication comprennent en outre un dispositif de communication sans fil avec un ordinateur personnel.
  6. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'unité de commande électronique (14) est un dispositif de calcul mobile.
  7. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que le dispositif d'entraînement cycliste comprend en outre au moins des moyens de capteur biométrique (38) agencés pour capturer des données biométriques de l'utilisateur telles que des données de fréquence cardiaque ou de respiration.
  8. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 1, caractérisé en ce que l'unité à résistance variable (16) comprend des moyens pour imprimer une force électromagnétique (EMF) capables d'affecter la résistance au roulement de la roue.
  9. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que les moyens pour imprimer une EMF comprennent un alternateur (25) ou un frein à courant de Foucault.
  10. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'unité à résistance variable (16) comprend en outre des moyens pour redresser un courant alternatif.
  11. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'unité à résistance variable (16) comprend en outre un filtre CD (28) ou un convertisseur CD.
  12. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'unité à résistance variable (16) comprend en outre un dispositif de commande (32) à modulation de largeur d'impulsion (PWM).
  13. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'unité à résistance variable (16) comprend en outre des moyens de capteur (36) agencés pour mesurer des caractéristiques physiques et électriques de l'unité à résistance variable (16).
  14. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 8, caractérisé en ce que l'unité à résistance variable (16) est agencée pour générer de l'électricité ou pour agir comme un moteur pendant une partie de son fonctionnement normal.
  15. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 12, caractérisé en ce que la charge électrique (34) comprend des moyens pour stocker de l'énergie électrique.
  16. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de capteur (36) sont agencés de façon à mesurer au moins un élément parmi : une résistance électrique, une impédance électrique, une sortie de tension et une sortie de courant.
  17. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 13, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de capteur (36) sont agencés pour mesurer au moins un élément parmi : la température, la vitesse de rotation et le moment de rotation.
  18. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon la revendication 16, caractérisé en ce que les moyens de capteur (36) sont connectés à des moyens de calcul qui calculent constamment la résistance électrique de la charge, la résistance électrique de la charge étant ensuite communiquée à l'unité de commande électronique (14) pour assurer un fonctionnement correct de l'unité à résistance variable (16).
  19. Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste selon l'une quelconque des revendications précédentes, caractérisé en ce que l'unité à résistance variable (16) est disposée sur une roue arrière de la bicyclette.
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