ES1156161U - Cycling training bank (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Bicycle (1) training for cyclists; of the type comprising a frame (2) with two rollers (3) or parallel tapes for supporting the wheels (5, 5a) of a bicycle (6) and with a support (7) for the frame (8) of the bicycle (6) mounted on the frame (2) through bars (9, 9a) or transverse guides on which it can be moved laterally; characterized in that the support (7) comprises a rear fork (10) with fixing means for the sheaths and/or ferrules (11) for mounting the rear wheel (5) of the bicycle (6). (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

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CYCLING TRAINING BANK

DESCRIPTION

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The present invention relates to a training bench for cyclists.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Several training benches for cyclists are known, most of which include exclusive-set stationary bicycles, that is, they are specific devices and do not ride a real bicycle on top, so the cyclist's sensations are very different from those You can have them on a real bike.

Other embodiments comprise a roller on which the rear wheel of the bicycle is placed, associated with a support of the rear wheel thereof. Although in this case the sensations are more realistic, and the cyclist can practice on his own bicycle what is most useful for a training planned to then circulate with the same bicycle, it also does not produce completely realistic sensations, due to the immobilization of the frame of the bicycle through the support by the rear wheel.

To solve these inconveniences, document P200300937 is known, which protects a training bench for cyclists comprising a frame with two rollers or parallel belts, which can be joined in its turn through belt, chain, etc. transmissions for support of the two wheels of a bicycle, which is supported by a centered support for the frame mounted on the frame of the bank through bars

or transverse guides on which it can move laterally. This allows a free lateral movement of the bicycle along the guides, forcing the cyclist to maintain the direction and balance, simulating a real circulation. In addition, you can

incorporate braking means or adjustable resistance in said rollers or belts image2 regulate the effort

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Optimally fulfilling its function, however the centered position of the support –which is attached to the bottom bracket, makes the lateral movements of the bicycle mounted on the bench have a certain centered axis or support point, which does not finish imitating

5 perfectly the real circulation.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The training bench for cyclists of the invention is of the type comprising a

10 frame with two rollers or parallel belts, which can be in solidarity in its turn through belt, chain, etc. transmissions for the support of both wheels of a bicycle, as well as a support for the frame of the bicycle considering included in said frame the toes or fixing points of the rear axle. Said support is mounted on the frame through bars or transverse guides on which it can move

15 laterally, and can also incorporate other elements such as braking means or adjustable resistance in said rollers or belts.

With this basic configuration and according to the invention, the support comprises a rear fork with means for fixing the pods and / or wheel mounting toecaps

20 rear of the bicycle. In this way the interference of the support with the natural movements of the bicycle is reduced and / or eliminated, achieving a total feeling of free movement.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

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Figure 1 shows a view of the bank of the invention.

Figure 2.- Shows a view of the bank of the invention with the bicycle placed therein.

30 Figure 3 shows a detailed view of the coplanar lateral guide means through which the fork is supported on the cross bars or guides

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PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION

The training bench (1) for cyclists of the invention is of the type comprising a frame (2) with two rollers (3) or parallel tapes - which in this case are in solidarity in their turn through transmissions (4) of chain or belt-for the support of the wheels (5, 5a) of a bicycle (6), and where a support is also arranged

(7)

for the frame (8) of the bicycle (6) mounted on the frame (2) through bars (9, 9a)

or transverse guides on which it can move laterally, also having braking means or adjustable resistance, not shown, on said rollers or belts.

According to the invention, the support (7) comprises a rear fork (10) with fixing means to the pods and / or toe caps (11) for mounting the rear wheel (5) of the bicycle (6).

The fixing means ideally comprise (see fig. 3) two first bushings (20) coaxially aligned and arranged in both arms of the fork (10), and an axis (21) which is simultaneously passing through said first bushings (20) and the rear wheel hub (22) (5) (see fig 2). This achieves a stable fixation that does not require the provision of additional elements in the frame of the bicycle (6).

The fork (10) is supported on the bars (9, 9a) or transverse guides through coplanar lateral guidance means and a joint (12) that can be raised and rotated simultaneously. This allows on the one hand the lateral displacement of the bicycle (6), and on the other hand the adjustment of the height of the fork to the diameter of the wheels (5, 5a) of the bicycle (6).

Specifically, in the present preferred embodiment of the invention, the joint (12) which can be raised and rotated simultaneously comprises (see fig. 3) a vertical cylindrical bolt (13) leading up from the guiding means, and in which it is slidably inserted. upwardly a second cylindrical rotating bush (14), from which the fork (10) is coming from. This realization is

extremely simple and facilitates the disassembly of the fork (10).

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The bars (9, 9a) or transverse guides comprise in this example at least two parallel bars (9, 9a), while the guiding means comprise a third cylindrical bushing (15) running along one of the bars (9) - the rear

5 specifically-and two vertically opposed rolling stands (16) between which the other front bar (9a) is arranged.

In addition, it is provided that the frame (2) comprises extensible means for adapting to bicycles of different sizes by means of distance adjustment of the rollers (3) or belts,

10 said extendable means comprising in this preferred embodiment (see fig. 1) a front sector (2a) in which the rollers (3) or support tapes of the front wheel (5a) of the bicycle (6) are mounted, and a rear sector (2b) in which the rollers (3) or backrest support tapes (5) of the bicycle (6) and the support (7) are mounted, as well as its guiding elements and bars (9, 9a) or guides; understanding

15 extensible coupling means between the front sector (2a) and the rear sector (2b). Specifically in the embodiment shown, the extensible coupling means between the front sector (2a) and the rear sector (2b) comprise plug-in sections (18) of one sector (2a) through the interior and / or exterior of the other (2b), and set screws (19) for immobilization of the adjusted distance.

20 Describing sufficiently the nature of the invention, it is indicated that the description thereof and of its preferred embodiment should be interpreted in a non-limiting manner, and that it encompasses all of the possible embodiments that are deduced from the content of the present memory and claims.

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Claims (8)

image 1 1.-Bank (1) training for cyclists; of the type comprising a frame (2) with two rollers (3) or parallel belts for supporting the wheels (5, 5a) of a bicycle (6) and with a support (7) for the frame (8) of the bicycle (6) mounted on the frame (2) through bars (9, 9a) or cross guides on which it can move laterally; characterized in that the support (7) comprises a rear fork (10) with fixing means to the pods and / or toe caps (11) for mounting the rear wheel (5) of the bicycle (6). 2. Training bench (1) for cyclists according to claim 1 characterized in that the fixing means comprise two first bushings (20) coaxially aligned and arranged in the fork arms (10), and a shaft (21) that is located through said first bushings (20) and the hub (22) of the rear wheel (5) simultaneously. 3. Training bench (1) for cyclists according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the fork (10) is supported on the bars (9, 9a) or transverse guides through coplanar lateral guidance means and a joint (12) Lifting and rotating simultaneously. 4. Training bench (1) for cyclists according to claim 3, characterized in that the joint (12) can be raised and rotated simultaneously and comprises a vertical cylindrical bolt (13) superiorly from the guiding means, and in which it is slidably inserted in upward direction a second cylindrical rotating bush (14), from which the fork (10) is in turn. 5. Training bench (1) for cyclists according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the bars (9, 9a) or transverse guides comprise at least two parallel bars (9, 9a) while the guiding means they comprise a third cylindrical bushing (15) that is running along one of the bars (9), and two runners (16) opposed vertically between which the other bar (9a) is arranged. 6. Training bench (1) for cyclists according to any of the preceding claims characterized in that the frame (2) comprises extensible means for adjusting image2 image3 the position of the rollers (3) or wheel support tapes (5, 5a) 7. Training bench (1) for cyclists according to claim 6, characterized in that the extensible means for adjusting the position of the rollers (3) or 5-wheel support tapes (5, 5a) comprise a front sector (2a) in which the rollers (3) or support tapes of the front wheel (5a) of the bicycle (6) are mounted, and a rear sector (2b) in which the rollers (3) or tapes of support of the rear wheel (5) of the bicycle (6) and the support (7), its guiding elements and the bars (9, 9a) or guides; comprising extensible coupling means between the front sector (2a) and the 10 rear sector (2b). 8. Training bench (1) for cyclists according to claim 7, characterized in that the extensible coupling means between the front sector (2a) and the rear sector (2b) comprise plug-in sections (18) of a sector (2a) inside and / or outside of the other 15 (2b), and set screws (19) for immobilization of the adjusted distance. twenty 25 image4