WO2014089606A1 - Dispositif d'entraînement cycliste - Google Patents

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WO2014089606A1
WO2014089606A1 PCT/AU2013/001429 AU2013001429W WO2014089606A1 WO 2014089606 A1 WO2014089606 A1 WO 2014089606A1 AU 2013001429 W AU2013001429 W AU 2013001429W WO 2014089606 A1 WO2014089606 A1 WO 2014089606A1
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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.
  • a cycling training device comprising an electronic control unit and a variable resistance unit, the variable resistance unit engaging with or mounted in a wheel of a bicycle such that the effective rolling resistance of the bicycle is varied in accordance with a training programme.
  • the electronic control unit comprises a central logic processor, a display and buttons.
  • the display and buttons are integrated into a touch screen.
  • the electronic control means further comprises a communication means.
  • the communication means further comprises a wireless means of communicating with the variable resistance unit.
  • the communication means further comprises a wireless means of communicating with a personal computer.
  • the electronic control unit is afforded a mount, such that it can be arranged on the bicycles handle bars.
  • the electronic control unit is a mobile computing device.
  • the mobile computing device is a smart phone.
  • the cycling training device further comprises at least one sensor means arranged to capture biometric data from the user.
  • the sensor means is arranged to detect the users heart rate.
  • the sensor means is arranged to detect the users respiration rate.
  • the variable resistance unit comprises a means of imparting Electro-
  • the means of imparting EMF comprises an alternator.
  • the means of imparting EMF device is an eddy current brake.
  • the variable resistance unit further comprises means for rectifying alternating current.
  • variable resistance unit further comprises a DC filter.
  • variable resistance unit further comprises a DC converter.
  • variable resistance unit further comprises a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller.
  • PWM Pulse Width Modulation
  • variable resistance unit further comprises an electrical load.
  • the electrical load comprises a heat sink.
  • the electrical load comprises a means for storing electrical energy.
  • variable resistance unit is arranged on the rear wheel of the bicycle.
  • variable resistance unit further comprises a sensor means arranged to measure physical and electrical characteristics of the variable resistance unit.
  • the sensor means are arranged to measure at least one of: electrical resistance, electrical impedance, voltage output, current output.
  • the sensor means are arranged to measure at least one of: temperature, rotational speed and rotational moment.
  • the variable resistance unit is arranged to generate electricity during part of its normal operation.
  • variable resistance unit is arranged to act as a motor during part of its normal operation.
  • the sensor means constantly calculates the electrical resistance of the load.
  • the electrical resistance of the load is then communicated to the electronic control unit to ensure correct operation of the variable resistance unit.
  • Figure 1 is a top view of the electronic control unit and associated display in accordance with one aspect of the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the electrical components of variable resistance unit in accordance with another aspect of the preferred invention.
  • Figure 3 is a block diagram of the cycling training device in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
  • 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 1 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 1 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 rider completes sections of the terrain profile their relative position along the terrain profile is displayed on the display unit 18.
  • 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.
  • pedalling dominance A common problem in cyclists is pedalling dominance," where one leg becomes more powerful than the other, leading to imbalance in the cycle.
  • pedalling dominance By varying the effective rolling resistance during the pedal cycle pedalling dominance can be altered to ensure that the user is supplying even power through their cycle.
  • this has the effect of reducing injuries to the rider.
  • 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.
  • 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
  • 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.
  • power is drawn from the load 34 to power the variable resistant unit as a motor. The motor effectively acts to reduce the effective resistance the user of the CTD 10 is experiencing.
  • 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 analysi s 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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L'invention concerne un dispositif d'entraînement cycliste agencé pour contrôler la résistance au roulement à laquelle le cycliste est confronté, de sorte que la résistance au roulement rencontrée par le cycliste soit modifiée conformément à un programme d'entraînement. Le dispositif d'entraînement cycliste comprend une unité de commande électronique et une unité à résistance variable, l'unité à résistance variable venant en prise avec une roue d'une bicyclette ou étant montée dans celle-ci de sorte que la résistance au roulement effective de la bicyclette puisse être contrôlée.
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