BICYCLE FRAME WITH DEVICE CAVITY
First Claim
1. A bicycle frame comprising:
- a first portion for engaging a front tire;
a second portion for engaging a rear tire;
a third portion for supporting a rider; and
a recess formed in one of the portions for receiving a first sensor component configured to wirelessly communicate with a second sensor component.
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Abstract
A bicycle frame having a cavity constructed to receive a sensor device. The cavity has a shape and a contour that generally matches a shape and a contour of the sensor device. Such a configuration maintains the aerodynamic contour of the frame when the sensor device is positioned in the cavity. An optional plug occupies the cavity when the sensor device is not positioned therein. Preferably, the sensor device is constructed to wirelessly communicate bicycle operation information to a receiver that is remotely located relative to the sensor device. More preferably, the cavity is formed in a fork of the bicycle and the sensor device is configured to monitor operation of a front wheel and wirelessly communicate the operation information to the remote receiver.
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Citations
20 Claims
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1. A bicycle frame comprising:
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a first portion for engaging a front tire; a second portion for engaging a rear tire; a third portion for supporting a rider; and a recess formed in one of the portions for receiving a first sensor component configured to wirelessly communicate with a second sensor component. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A bicycle comprising:
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a front wheel; a rear wheel; a frame constructed to support the front wheel and the rear wheel; and a cavity formed in the frame and having a contour constructed to generally match a contour of a sensor unit such that the sensor unit can be removably attached in the cavity and wirelessly communicate with a receiver positioned remotely from the sensor unit. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A method of constructing a bicycle comprising:
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forming a frame to support a pair of wheels; forming a cavity in an exterior surface of a portion of the frame; and contouring the cavity to receive a sensor that is constructed to wirelessly communicate with a receiver positioned remotely from the sensor. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification