US20030166436A1 - Pedalling simulating implement with means for adjusting the pedalling effort depending on the inclination - Google Patents

Pedalling simulating implement with means for adjusting the pedalling effort depending on the inclination Download PDF

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US20030166436A1
US20030166436A1 US10/377,456 US37745603A US2003166436A1 US 20030166436 A1 US20030166436 A1 US 20030166436A1 US 37745603 A US37745603 A US 37745603A US 2003166436 A1 US2003166436 A1 US 2003166436A1
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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
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/02—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with movable endless bands, e.g. treadmills
    • 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
    • A63B21/22—Resisting devices with rotary bodies
    • A63B21/225—Resisting devices with rotary bodies with flywheels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/06—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement
    • A63B22/0605—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with support elements performing a rotating cycling movement, i.e. a closed path movement performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A63—SPORTS; GAMES; AMUSEMENTS
    • A63B—APPARATUS FOR PHYSICAL TRAINING, GYMNASTICS, SWIMMING, CLIMBING, OR FENCING; BALL GAMES; TRAINING EQUIPMENT
    • A63B22/00—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements
    • A63B22/0015—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with an adjustable movement path of the support elements
    • A63B22/0023—Exercising apparatus specially adapted for conditioning the cardio-vascular system, for training agility or co-ordination of movements with an adjustable movement path of the support elements the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band
    • 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
    • A63B2220/78—Surface covering conditions, e.g. of a road surface

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  • the present invention relates to a pedalling simulating implement, including adjusting means for adjusting the pedalling effort depending on the inclination.
  • the above mentioned braking systems comprise, for example, friction braking, magnetic and electromagnetic braking systems, operating based on friction, magnetic and electromagnetic forces.
  • the aim of the present invention is to provide such a pedalling simulating implement which is adapted to simulate a pedalling operation on slanted roads.
  • a main object of the invention is to provide such a pedalling simulating device or implement, for providing a pedalling feeling much more realistic than that provided by existing like implements.
  • Another object of the invention is to provide such an implement which is very flexible in operation and can be made by already existing methods and systems.
  • a pedalling simulating implement including adjusting means for adjusting the pedalling effort depending on the inclination, said implement comprising an adjustable braking system coupled to a bearing structure including a seating plane and a handlebar.
  • This implement is characterized in that it further comprises swinging moans designed for allowing the bearing structure to swing with respect to a base of the implement, thereby an inclination of the implement will change the effort applied by the athlete for driving the pedals.
  • FIG. 1 is a side elevation view of a pedalling simulating implement or device
  • FIG. 2 is a further side elevation view of a pedalling simulating implement, according to a first aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a further side elevation view of a pedalling simulating implement or device according to a further aspect of the invention.
  • FIG. 1 shows a typical pedalling simulating implement or device, including a magnetic braking system which can be manually adjusted, and comprising a bearing or supporting framework 1 including a seating plane 2 and a handlebar 3 .
  • Said pulley 4 is coupled, through a transmission or driving belt 6 , to a flywheel 7 .
  • the braking system position as shown by an arch 8 having inner magnets 9 pivoted to the structure 1 ′ at the point M, with respect to the flywheel 7 , is adjusted by an adjusting device 10 through a cable 12 .
  • the approaching and moving away displacements of the magnets with respect to the outer rim of the flywheel which is generally made of a ferrous material, and sometimes coated by copper or aluminium, cause the braking load to increase or decrease.
  • FIG. 2 illustrates, merely by an example, a first embodiment of the present invention, applied to the implement shown in FIG. 1.
  • the bearing supporting structure 20 is adapted to swing about the implement base 21 , on a pivot pin 22 , and the inclination of the structure 20 may be adjusted by extending a piston 23 , being controlled by a control unit 24 .
  • the braking system 8 , 9 for example of the same type as the above disclosed braking system, is coupled to the implement base 21 by a support element 25 .
  • the approaching and moving away displacements to/from said flywheel 7 of said braking system, and accordingly the increase or decrease of the braking load, is in this embodiment controlled by inclining the structure 1 .
  • this embodiment of the invention can be applied to any pedalling simulating implements, including any desired braking systems, by merely providing different adjusting means for adjusting the inclination of the implement.
  • the braking system shown by the arch element 8 supporting magnets 9 , is coupled to the swinging construction 30 . instead of being coupled to the base 21 , through a supporting element 31 , said arch element being moreover urged by a spring 32 , and coupled to the implement base 21 through a tie-rod 33 .
  • the position of said arch or curved element, with respect to the flywheel 7 will be determined by the inclination of the structure 1 to the implement base 21 .
  • the invention provides a pedalling simulating implement which has been specifically designed for simulating, for an implement user, a pedalling on slanted or inclined tracks, while providing a pedalling feeling much more realistic than that provided by prior like devices.
  • the pedalling simulating implement according to the present invention changes the inclination thereof depending on the pedalling effort applied by the athlete or user.
  • the implement according to the present invention changes the frontward—rearward inclination by changing the braking load.
  • the invention provides a much more realistic pedalling feeling than that of prior like devices.
  • inventive concept specifically relates to changing the inclination of the implement depending on the braking load
  • this concept can be applied by any desired methods and to any desired braking systems and related adjustment means.
  • a great advantage of the invention is that it can be applied to any pedalling simulating devices, and any desired braking systems, by providing different adjusting means for adjusting the inclination of the implement.
  • the used materials, as well as the contingent size and shapes of the component elements thereof, can be any, depending on the requirements and status of the art.

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