JPH10236369A - Assist tool for training of monocycle - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a means to allow even a beginner to early become familiar to a monocycle and can secure the directionality of the monocycle during the running. SOLUTION: An assist tool for training is to be mounted on a monocycle B of such a structure that the wheel is rotatably mounted at the bottom of the frame F to support a saddle S, wherein a grip 2 is installed in the foremost of an arm while a clamp 3 is installed at the base end, and in the condition that the frame F of the monocycle B is pinched by this clamp 3, the grip 2 should be position ahead and above the saddle S. Owing to the pinch of the frame F by the clamp 3, one can hold the grip 2 by two hands when this is mounted on the monocycle B, and even a beginner can make training without embracing a sense of incompatibility or unease to monocycle B, and it is also practicable to secure the directionality during the running.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to an assisting tool used for training for riding a unicycle.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Unicycles have been adopted in school education as being suitable for fostering a sense of balance, but it is necessary to learn how to maintain balance with the body when learning them. is there.

[0003] Recently, among adults, some people are trying to ride a unicycle because of communication with not only children but also families. However, for those who are accustomed to riding motorcycles such as bicycles, there are no parts that can be gripped by hand, so they feel uncomfortable or uneasy with unicycles, so it is difficult to ride easily If you try to practice on the road without any problem, there is a problem that a beginner who can not secure the direction may fluctuate, which may interfere with pedestrians or cause a collision accident with a car.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to provide a means that enables even a beginner to quickly master the unicycle without feeling uncomfortable or uneasy, and to ensure the directionality of the unicycle during traveling.

[0005]

According to the present invention, there is provided a training aid attached to a unicycle having wheels rotatably provided at a lower end of a frame for supporting a saddle. A training aid provided with a gripping portion at the distal end of the arm and a clamp at the proximal end, and the gripping portion is positioned in front of and above the saddle with the clamp holding the frame of the unicycle. It was offered.

When such an auxiliary tool is attached to a unicycle by clamping the frame with the clamp, the gripping portion can be held by hand during use, so that even a beginner can be wandered and unstable. The vehicle can go straight and change directions in a stable state without feeling uncomfortable or uneasy. In addition, even when practicing on a road, the directionality can be ensured by the gripping portions, so that it does not hinder pedestrians, and there is little risk of encountering a collision with a car. When the rider can ride on the unicycle to some extent and does not need the assistive device, the clamp is released from holding the frame, and the assistive device may be removed from the unicycle.

[0007]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the accompanying drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, a training aid A according to the present invention is a unicycle B in which wheels W are rotatably provided at the lower end of a frame F that holds a saddle S.
The arm 1 is provided with a grip portion 2 at the distal end thereof.

The arm 1 is bent at an intermediate portion thereof, and a clamp 3 fixed to a frame F of the unicycle B is provided at a base end of the arm 1. The grip 2 includes a handle 2a provided at the tip of the arm 1 and grips 2b, 2b provided at both ends of the handle 2a. The clamp 3 is, as shown in FIG.
A pair of tightening pieces 6 having bolt insertion holes 5 are provided at both ends of the holding band 4, and the frame F of the unicycle B is fitted between the tightening pieces 6, 6 to hold the holding band 4. Embrace with
Anti-loosening members 7a, 7a using spring washers
At the same time, insert the wing bolt 7 into the bolt insertion holes 5, 5,
A wing nut 8 is screwed into the wing bolt 7 to tighten the fastening pieces 6, 6.
As shown in FIG. 1, the gripper 2 is positioned forward and upward with respect to the saddle S.

[0009] In addition, a portion of the arm 1 near the grip portion 2 includes:
A U-shaped stand 9 is provided. This stand 9
Has a curved portion fixed to the arm 1 by welding, and rubber cushioning members 10 and 10 are provided at both ends protruding forward. When the unicycle B is tilted forward by the stand 9 as shown in FIG.
Since it is supported so that it does not fall at the three points of the ground point of the wheel W and the buffer members 10, 10, it does not take up space during storage,
There is no contamination on the sides of the grip portion 2 and the unicycle B. In addition, even if the body suddenly comes into contact with the stand 9 due to a fall or the like during the practice, the injury is prevented by the cushioning members 10 and 10.

In the unicycle B to which the training aid A is attached, the user can hold the grip 2 with both hands, so that even a beginner has a sense of discomfort or anxiety in a wandering unstable state. The vehicle can go straight and change direction in a stable state without any trouble. In addition, even when practicing on a roadway, since the directionality can be ensured by the grip portion 2, it does not hinder pedestrians and there is little risk of encountering a collision with a car. When the rider can ride on the unicycle B to some extent and no longer needs the auxiliary tool A, the clamp 3 can be released from holding the frame F and the auxiliary tool A can be removed from the unicycle B.

The shape of the grip portion 2 can be various shapes such as a so-called drop handle as shown in FIG. Similarly, the arm 1 can have various shapes, such as an arc-shaped one.

As shown in FIG. 5, the grip 2 may be provided with a grip 11 at the tip of the arm 1. When holding such a gripping portion 2 with one hand,
Extending the other arm to the side makes it easier to balance.

[0013]

As described above, the unicycle training aid according to the present invention can hold the grip with both hands, so that even a beginner can practice without feeling uncomfortable or uneasy with the unicycle. This allows early learning of the unicycle. In addition, direction can be ensured during use, and even when practicing on the road, there is little risk of getting in the way of pedestrians or wandering and coming into contact with the car, so improving safety while driving Also contributes.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a use state of a training aid for a unicycle according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing a mounting portion of the same unicycle as a frame;

FIG. 3 is a side view showing the storage state of the above.

FIG. 4 is a front view showing a second embodiment of the gripper.

FIG. 5 is a front view showing a third embodiment of the gripper.

[Explanation of symbols]

 Reference Signs List 1 arm 2 gripping portion 2a handle 2b grip 3 clamp 4 holding band 5 bolt insertion hole 6 fastening piece 7 wing bolt 7a loosening prevention member 8 wing nut 9 stand 10 cushioning member 11 grip A training aid B unicycle F frame S saddle W wheels

Claims (1)

[Claims] At the lower end of a frame supporting a saddle,
A training aid attached to a unicycle having wheels rotatably provided, wherein a grip portion is provided at a distal end portion of an arm, and a clamp is provided at a base end portion, and a frame of the unicycle is clamped by the clamp, A training aid for a unicycle, wherein the grip portion is located in front of and above a saddle.