WO2015022687A1 - A device, method and system for add on attachment of applied force strain sensor onto exercise equipment - Google Patents

A device, method and system for add on attachment of applied force strain sensor onto exercise equipment Download PDF

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WO2015022687A1
WO2015022687A1 PCT/IL2014/050725 IL2014050725W WO2015022687A1 WO 2015022687 A1 WO2015022687 A1 WO 2015022687A1 IL 2014050725 W IL2014050725 W IL 2014050725W WO 2015022687 A1 WO2015022687 A1 WO 2015022687A1
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Ofir GAL-ON
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62M—RIDER PROPULSION OF WHEELED VEHICLES OR SLEDGES; POWERED PROPULSION OF SLEDGES OR SINGLE-TRACK CYCLES; TRANSMISSIONS SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR SUCH VEHICLES
    • B62M3/00—Construction of cranks operated by hand or foot
    • B62M3/16—Accessories
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J45/00—Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
    • B62J45/40—Sensor arrangements; Mounting thereof
    • B62J45/41—Sensor arrangements; Mounting thereof characterised by the type of sensor
    • B62J45/411—Torque sensors
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B62—LAND VEHICLES FOR TRAVELLING OTHERWISE THAN ON RAILS
    • B62J—CYCLE SADDLES OR SEATS; AUXILIARY DEVICES OR ACCESSORIES SPECIALLY ADAPTED TO CYCLES AND NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR, e.g. ARTICLE CARRIERS OR CYCLE PROTECTORS
    • B62J45/00—Electrical equipment arrangements specially adapted for use as accessories on cycles, not otherwise provided for
    • B62J45/40—Sensor arrangements; Mounting thereof
    • B62J45/42—Sensor arrangements; Mounting thereof characterised by mounting
    • B62J45/421—Sensor arrangements; Mounting thereof characterised by mounting at the pedal crank
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/22—Ergometry; Measuring muscular strength or the force of a muscular blow
    • A61B5/221—Ergometry, e.g. by using bicycle type apparatus

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  • the present invention relates to the fields of athletic exercise and recreational devices and equipment, and to a device, method and system for attaching, measuring and displaying precise forces applied by the user of such devices. More specifically, the present invention allows the add-on attachment of force-measuring-sensors to moving parts in exercise apparatuses, with no recourse to the dismantling of any mechanisms or parts, in a way which maintains continuously precise measurements.
  • the known devices of the prior art fail to provide a solution for an applied-force sensing-device which can be added on to exercise apparatuses such as bicycle, without dismantling and/or replacing certain mechanisms, for example the bicycle gear system, pedals or the crank arm, or crank spider in a manner that allows precise measuring.
  • Exercise environments often introduce reaction forces such as vibration.
  • sensors must be installed and anchored to firmly grip the measured object/part, for achieving precise measurements over time.
  • installation of applied-force sensing-devices often requires the dismantling of mechanisms and replacing the original parts with specialized parts. These parts are often very expensive and usually require professional person expertise to install and maintain.
  • An applied force measuring arrangement is already known as Strain Gage, used to measure the strain forces applied to a surface or object. For example see Transducer-Class® Strain Gages, part number: S1425 or S120P, made by Full Bridge Patterns, Vishay Micro-Measurements. Strain force measuring requires the anchoring of the sensor to the measured surface for maximizing the direct transferring of forces. Furthermore, continuous pressure is also required, to maintain constant and firm contact between the strain sensor and the measured surface or object.
  • the aforesaid device is attachable to a pedal crank.
  • the device comprises (a) attaching means quickly embracing and detaching from said crank arm; (b) a spring-loaded leaf; (c) at least one strain sensor adapted to measure a strain of said spring-loaded leaf and a control unit.
  • Another object of the invention is to disclose said spring-loaded leaf attached along a direction of bending deformation of said crank arm.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the spring-loaded leaf attached along a direction of twisting deformation of said crank arm and pedal.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose spring-loaded leaf which is glued to the crank.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the control unit further comprising at least one component selected from the group consisting of an amplifier, an analog-to-digital converter, a microprocessor, a wireless communication interface, display means and a data transponder.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose at least one component connected to said control unit which is selected from the group consisting of a sensor of crank angular displacement, a temperature sensor and a pedal cadence sensor.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the control unit preprogrammed for auto-calibration.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose a method of measuring a force applied to a bicyclical pedal by a rider.
  • the aforesaid method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a device for measuring a force applied to a bicyclical pedal by a rider; said device is attachable to a pedal crank arm; said device comprises (i) attaching means quickly embracing and detaching from said crank arm; (ii) a spring- loaded leaf; (iii) at least one strain sensor adapted to measure a strain of said spring-loaded leaf, (iv) a control unit; (b) attaching said device to said crank arm; (c) applying a turning torque to said crank arm by said rider; (d) elastically deforming said crank arm by said turning torque; (e) measuring said deformation by means of said strain sensor.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the step of measuring said deformation comprising measuring bending deformation of said crank.
  • a further object of the invention is to disclose the step of measuring said deformation comprising measuring twisting deformation of said crank arm and pedal.
  • FIGS, la and lb illustrate the device, installed on a bicycle crank arms
  • FIG. 2 presents front, rear, top and cross-sectional views of the device installed on the inner side of a bicycle crank arm;
  • FIGS. 3a and 3b illustrate a perspective view of the device installable onto a bicycle crank arm
  • FIG. 4a illustrates the device, installed on a bicycle crank arm attached by a pedal
  • Fig. 4b illustrates a spring-loaded leaf provided with a strain gage
  • FIG. 4c illustrates the spring-loaded leaf glued to a bicycle crank arm
  • FIGS 5a and 5b present views of the device installable onto a bicycle crank attached by a pedal
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the device, installed on a bicycle pedal
  • FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the main electronic components in the device, according to some embodiments of the present invention. Description of the invention
  • the term "sensor” hereinafter refers to a pre-stressed leaf operatively connected to a strain gage.
  • the aforesaid strain gage is configured for generation of an electric signal corresponding to a deformation of the pre-stressed leaf.
  • the claimed device of the present invention is designed for attaching to standard bicyclical articles and no improvement or modification of the bicyclical articles is needed.
  • an applied-force sensing device, method and system for people who take interest in their performance during athletic activity which device and/or method and/or system may be described in view of Figs. 1 - 7.
  • a primary function of the invention is to provide the means to improve the ease of installation of applied-force sensing-devices, while assuring continuous precise measurements over time in an exercise environment, by allowing users to tightly attach the device to a measured object in a manner which creates constant pressure, ensuring the consecutiveness of contact required for sensitive and precise measuring.
  • the device may be shaped as a case hosting electronic components (2) made of resilient material such as Metal or plastic shell.
  • the device may include at least one applied-force sensor such as a strain-gage (5), cased in the shell (2) and provided with a spring loaded leaf (4) for measuring the force applied to an exercise object.
  • a spring-loaded 'leaf (4) is firmly connected to a measured object. Accordingly, the spring-loaded 'leaf (4) may indicate the strain force applied to the object/part/crank arm/pedal (100), to be measured by the strain-sensor (5).
  • the spring- loaded leaf 110 provided with a strain gage 120 (see an enlarged view in Fig 4b) is glued to the pedal crank 100.
  • the leaves 110 with strain gages 120 can be attached in any locations indicated in Fig. 4c. Each sensor should be calibrated according to its location on the pedal crank.
  • Control unit (not shown) can disposed in any convenient location.
  • the means (1) for attaching the device to the object/part may allow the attachment of the device to the object/part/crank arm, by tightening the latch (1) which is wrapped around the object/part (100), using screw arrangement (6). Accordingly, tightening the wrapping latch around the object/part (100), presses the spring-loaded 'leaf (4) against the object/part (100), applying constant force downward, thus maintaining constant tightened contact between the sensor (5) and the measured object/part (100).
  • the attachment of the device may be done on different positions on the exercise device/object, for example, on either side of the crank arm of a bicycle (see fig.lA and fig. IB).
  • the above mentioned embodiment is configured for measuring elastic bending deformation of the crank arm.
  • the device is configured for measuring elastic twisting deformation of the crank arm and pedal as shown in FIG. 6.
  • a twisting force is applied to a pedal 105 by a rider (not shown) and is transferred to the crank arm 100.
  • the aforesaid force is applied along an arrow 102.
  • the rider can press down onto the pedal 105 and pull it up when the rider's foot is fixedly attached to the pedal 105.
  • the pedal 105 is connected to a threaded opening 115 in the crank arm 100.
  • the spring-loaded member 10 is firmly connected to the crank arm 100 by the pedal 105.
  • the strain gage 5 provides a change in electric impedance corresponding to deformation of the member 10.
  • the aforesaid deformation corresponds to deformation in the crank arm 100 and the pedal 105.
  • the device may include all or some of the following components (see fig.7): strain sensors (200); electronic sensor amplifier (201); pedal cadence sensor (202); temperature sensor (204); crank arm angular displacement sensor (205); A/D converter (206); a transmitting device (207); a microprocessor (208) and wireless communication means 209.
  • the users may operate the system by pressing the calibration button arrangement (101) to calibrate the applied force measurement sensor before each exercise activity.
  • the calibration process may be done automatically by calculation processes in the microprocessor (208), or by calculation processes in the external wireless device (203).
  • the device may include a transmitting device (207) for transmitting the measured data to an external wireless device (203).
  • Data may be transmitted using wireless protocols for example RF, Bluetooth.
  • this invention provides a means structured to allow easy add-on attachment of the sensing device to the measured exercise object/part, to provide constant tightened contact between the sensing device and the measured object even under constant vibrations and to directly process and transmit the measured data to an external device, thus improving the integration and ease of use of exercise enhancing applications.

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Abstract

A device for measuring a force applied to a bicyclical pedal by a rider is attachable to a standard bicyclical article. The device comprises (a) attaching means adapted for quickly embracing and detaching from said crank; (b) a spring-loaded leaf attached to the crank; (c) at least one strain gage adapted to measure a strain of the spring-loaded leaf; and (d) a control unit. The spring- loaded leaf is glued to the crank.

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A DEVICE, METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR ADD ON ATTACHMENT OF APPLIED
FORCE STRAIN SENSOR ONTO EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
Field of the invention
The present invention relates to the fields of athletic exercise and recreational devices and equipment, and to a device, method and system for attaching, measuring and displaying precise forces applied by the user of such devices. More specifically, the present invention allows the add-on attachment of force-measuring-sensors to moving parts in exercise apparatuses, with no recourse to the dismantling of any mechanisms or parts, in a way which maintains continuously precise measurements.
Background of the Invention
It is necessary in the field of athletic exercise to provide people (such as bicycle riders) who are interested in their level of performance, in particular their power output, with add-on applied-force sensor device which is easy to attach and is able to produce and transmit precise measurements even in a vibrating environment. Applications include for example, measuring and displaying the driving torque applied to the crank arm in stationary or usual bicycle. To that end, the prior art, such as (U.S. Pat. No. US7,775,128B2; US7,806,006B2; US7,599,806B2; US7,257,468B1 ; US6,418,797B 1; US5,758,735; US5,591,908; US5,257,540; US5,031,455; US 4,423,630;), teaches a method and device of applied force sensing device for use while cycling.
Although various devices are known, the known devices of the prior art fail to provide a solution for an applied-force sensing-device which can be added on to exercise apparatuses such as bicycle, without dismantling and/or replacing certain mechanisms, for example the bicycle gear system, pedals or the crank arm, or crank spider in a manner that allows precise measuring.
Exercise environments often introduce reaction forces such as vibration. In these environments, sensors must be installed and anchored to firmly grip the measured object/part, for achieving precise measurements over time. For bicycle raiders in particular, to achieve and maintain precise measuring, installation of applied-force sensing-devices often requires the dismantling of mechanisms and replacing the original parts with specialized parts. These parts are often very expensive and usually require professional person expertise to install and maintain. An applied force measuring arrangement is already known as Strain Gage, used to measure the strain forces applied to a surface or object. For example see Transducer-Class® Strain Gages, part number: S1425 or S120P, made by Full Bridge Patterns, Vishay Micro-Measurements. Strain force measuring requires the anchoring of the sensor to the measured surface for maximizing the direct transferring of forces. Furthermore, continuous pressure is also required, to maintain constant and firm contact between the strain sensor and the measured surface or object.
To date, there are no satisfactory add-on devices and methods for applied-force sensing-devices, which offer easy add-on installation to different types of exercise devices, do not require any action of dismantling any mechanisms and/or replacing any original parts, and maintain precise measurements in an exercising environment. Thus, there remains a need in the art for an improved add-on device and method.
In addition, there is an increasing commercial demand for personal training applications, such as smart phones application designed to work with different athletic exercise devices (for example see the Edge 800® and Edge 500®, made by GARMIN; Node 1 and Node 2, made by Bontrager Node computers). There is a need to provide a system and method for easy add-on attachment of applied- force measuring device, able to continuously measure precise forces and transmit them to an external device for processing and display, using for example, wireless protocols.
Summary of the Invention
It is hence one object of the invention to disclose a device for measuring a force applied to a bicyclical pedal by a rider. The aforesaid device is attachable to a pedal crank. The device comprises (a) attaching means quickly embracing and detaching from said crank arm; (b) a spring-loaded leaf; (c) at least one strain sensor adapted to measure a strain of said spring-loaded leaf and a control unit.
Another object of the invention is to disclose said spring-loaded leaf attached along a direction of bending deformation of said crank arm. A further object of the invention is to disclose the spring-loaded leaf attached along a direction of twisting deformation of said crank arm and pedal.
A further object of the invention is to disclose spring-loaded leaf which is glued to the crank.
A further object of the invention is to disclose the control unit further comprising at least one component selected from the group consisting of an amplifier, an analog-to-digital converter, a microprocessor, a wireless communication interface, display means and a data transponder.
A further object of the invention is to disclose at least one component connected to said control unit which is selected from the group consisting of a sensor of crank angular displacement, a temperature sensor and a pedal cadence sensor.
A further object of the invention is to disclose the control unit preprogrammed for auto-calibration.
A further object of the invention is to disclose a method of measuring a force applied to a bicyclical pedal by a rider. The aforesaid method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a device for measuring a force applied to a bicyclical pedal by a rider; said device is attachable to a pedal crank arm; said device comprises (i) attaching means quickly embracing and detaching from said crank arm; (ii) a spring- loaded leaf; (iii) at least one strain sensor adapted to measure a strain of said spring-loaded leaf, (iv) a control unit; (b) attaching said device to said crank arm; (c) applying a turning torque to said crank arm by said rider; (d) elastically deforming said crank arm by said turning torque; (e) measuring said deformation by means of said strain sensor. A further object of the invention is to disclose the step of measuring said deformation comprising measuring bending deformation of said crank.
A further object of the invention is to disclose the step of measuring said deformation comprising measuring twisting deformation of said crank arm and pedal.
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The subject matter regarded as the invention is particularly pointed out and distinctly claimed in the following portion of the description. The invention, however, both as to organization and method of operation, together with objects, features, and advantages thereof, may best be understood by reference to the following description when read with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIGS, la and lb illustrate the device, installed on a bicycle crank arms;
FIG. 2 presents front, rear, top and cross-sectional views of the device installed on the inner side of a bicycle crank arm;
FIGS. 3a and 3b illustrate a perspective view of the device installable onto a bicycle crank arm;
FIG. 4a illustrates the device, installed on a bicycle crank arm attached by a pedal;
Fig. 4b illustrates a spring-loaded leaf provided with a strain gage;
FIG. 4c illustrates the spring-loaded leaf glued to a bicycle crank arm;
FIGS 5a and 5b present views of the device installable onto a bicycle crank attached by a pedal; FIG. 6 is an exploded view of the device, installed on a bicycle pedal; and
FIG. 7 is a schematic diagram of the main electronic components in the device, according to some embodiments of the present invention. Description of the invention
In the following description, specific details are set forth in order to provide a thorough understanding of the invention. However, it will be understood by those skilled in the art that the present invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known methods, procedures and components have not been described in detail so as not to obscure the present invention.
The term "sensor" hereinafter refers to a pre-stressed leaf operatively connected to a strain gage. The aforesaid strain gage is configured for generation of an electric signal corresponding to a deformation of the pre-stressed leaf.
It should be emphasized that the claimed device of the present invention is designed for attaching to standard bicyclical articles and no improvement or modification of the bicyclical articles is needed.
According to some embodiments of the present invention, there is a provided an applied-force sensing device, method and system for people who take interest in their performance during athletic activity, which device and/or method and/or system may be described in view of Figs. 1 - 7.
A primary function of the invention is to provide the means to improve the ease of installation of applied-force sensing-devices, while assuring continuous precise measurements over time in an exercise environment, by allowing users to tightly attach the device to a measured object in a manner which creates constant pressure, ensuring the consecutiveness of contact required for sensitive and precise measuring.
According to some embodiments of the present invention the device may be shaped as a case hosting electronic components (2) made of resilient material such as Metal or plastic shell. According to some embodiments of the present invention, the device may include at least one applied-force sensor such as a strain-gage (5), cased in the shell (2) and provided with a spring loaded leaf (4) for measuring the force applied to an exercise object.
According to some embodiments of the present invention, a spring-loaded 'leaf (4) is firmly connected to a measured object. Accordingly, the spring-loaded 'leaf (4) may indicate the strain force applied to the object/part/crank arm/pedal (100), to be measured by the strain-sensor (5).
According to some embodiments of the present invention, the spring- loaded leaf 110 provided with a strain gage 120 (see an enlarged view in Fig 4b) is glued to the pedal crank 100. The leaves 110 with strain gages 120 can be attached in any locations indicated in Fig. 4c. Each sensor should be calibrated according to its location on the pedal crank. Control unit (not shown) can disposed in any convenient location.
According to some embodiments of the present invention, the means (1) for attaching the device to the object/part, may allow the attachment of the device to the object/part/crank arm, by tightening the latch (1) which is wrapped around the object/part (100), using screw arrangement (6). Accordingly, tightening the wrapping latch around the object/part (100), presses the spring-loaded 'leaf (4) against the object/part (100), applying constant force downward, thus maintaining constant tightened contact between the sensor (5) and the measured object/part (100).
According to some embodiments of the present invention, the attachment of the device may be done on different positions on the exercise device/object, for example, on either side of the crank arm of a bicycle (see fig.lA and fig. IB). The above mentioned embodiment is configured for measuring elastic bending deformation of the crank arm.
In accordance with another embodiment of the present, the device is configured for measuring elastic twisting deformation of the crank arm and pedal as shown in FIG. 6. A twisting force is applied to a pedal 105 by a rider (not shown) and is transferred to the crank arm 100. The aforesaid force is applied along an arrow 102. The rider can press down onto the pedal 105 and pull it up when the rider's foot is fixedly attached to the pedal 105. The pedal 105 is connected to a threaded opening 115 in the crank arm 100. The spring-loaded member 10 is firmly connected to the crank arm 100 by the pedal 105. The strain gage 5 provides a change in electric impedance corresponding to deformation of the member 10. The aforesaid deformation corresponds to deformation in the crank arm 100 and the pedal 105.
According to some embodiments of the present invention, the device may include all or some of the following components (see fig.7): strain sensors (200); electronic sensor amplifier (201); pedal cadence sensor (202); temperature sensor (204); crank arm angular displacement sensor (205); A/D converter (206); a transmitting device (207); a microprocessor (208) and wireless communication means 209.
According to some embodiments of the present invention, the users may operate the system by pressing the calibration button arrangement (101) to calibrate the applied force measurement sensor before each exercise activity.
According to some embodiments of the present invention, the calibration process may be done automatically by calculation processes in the microprocessor (208), or by calculation processes in the external wireless device (203).
According to some embodiments of the present invention, the device may include a transmitting device (207) for transmitting the measured data to an external wireless device (203). Data may be transmitted using wireless protocols for example RF, Bluetooth.
In accordance with these and other objects, this invention provides a means structured to allow easy add-on attachment of the sensing device to the measured exercise object/part, to provide constant tightened contact between the sensing device and the measured object even under constant vibrations and to directly process and transmit the measured data to an external device, thus improving the integration and ease of use of exercise enhancing applications.
While certain features of the invention have been illustrated and described herein, many modifications, substitutions, changes, and equivalents will now occur to those skilled in the art. It is, therefore, to be understood that the appended claims are intended to cover all such modifications and changes as fall within the true spirit of the invention.

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1. A device for measuring a force applied to a bicyclical pedal by a rider; said device attachable to a standard bicyclical article; said device comprising
(a) attaching means adapted for quickly embracing and detaching from said crank;
(b) a spring-loaded leaf attached to said crank;
(c) at least one strain gage adapted to measure a strain of said spring-loaded leaf.
(d) a control unit;
wherein said spring-loaded leaf is glued to said crank.
2. The device according to claim 1, wherein said spring-loaded leaf is attached along a direction of bending deformation of said crank arm.
3. The device according to claim 1, wherein said spring-loaded leaf is attached along a direction of twisting deformation of said crank arm and a pedal.
4. The device according to claim 1, wherein said control unit further comprises at least one component selected from the group consisting of an amplifier, an analog-to-digital converter, a microprocessor, a wireless communication interface, display means and a data transponder.
5. The device according to claim 5, wherein at least one component connected to said control unit is selected from the group consisting of a sensor of crank angular displacement, a temperature sensor and a pedal cadence sensor.
6. The device according to claim 1, wherein said control unit is preprogrammed for auto- calibration.
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