ADJUSTABLE STATIONARY FITTING VEHICLE WITH SIMULATED ELEVATION CONTROL

• US 20140378280A1
• Filed: 06/19/2014
• Published: 12/25/2014
• Est. Priority Date: 06/20/2013
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Cycling Sports Group Incorporated (Dorel Industries Incorporated)
• Original Assignee: Cycling Sports Group Incorporated (Dorel Industries Incorporated)
• Inventors: Kristiansen, Morten, Connors, Daniel L., Kautz, Christopher, Rice, Scott Alan
• Granted Patent: US 9,533,186 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 482/61
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0623 Cranks of adjustable length
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2022/0635 specially adapted for a particular use
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0068 Comparison to target or threshold, previous performance or not real time comparison to other individuals
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0096 using performance related parameters for controlling electronic or video games or avatars
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0023 the inclination of the main axis of the movement path being adjustable, e.g. the inclination of an endless band
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0046 Details of the support elements or their connection to the exercising apparatus, e.g. adjustment of size or orientation attachments of resisters or weights to the body of the user A63B21/4001; using rollers, wheels, castors or gliding means to be moved over the floor or guide tracks A63B22/20
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/05 Image processing for measuring physical parameters
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/13 Relative positions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/16 Angular positions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/17 Counting, e.g. counting periodical movements, revolutions or cycles, or including further data processing to determine distances or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/51 Force
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/70 Measuring or simulating ambient conditions, e.g. weather, terrain or surface conditions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/76 Wind conditions
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/806 Video cameras
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/096 automatically adjusted according to anthropometric data of the user
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/15 with identification means that can be read by electronic means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/06 heartbeat rate only
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0062 Monitoring athletic performances, e.g. for determining the work of a user on an exercise apparatus, the completed jogging or cycling distance
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0087 : Electric or electronic controls for exercising apparatus of groups A63B21/00 - A63B23/00, e.g. controlling load
• CPC Class Codes: B60R 16/037 : for occupant comfort , e.g. for automatic adjustment of appliances according to personal settings, e.g. seats, mirrors, steering wheel
• CPC Class Codes: B62K 3/00 : Bicycles
• CPC Class Codes: G05B 13/02 : electric
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 30/0621 : Item configuration or customization

Abstract

An optimal bicycle frame size and configuration is determined based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding an adjustable stationary bicycle. An optimal motorcycle and motorcycle configuration is determined based on characteristics of the rider when riding an adjustable stationary motorcycle. A camera system can be used to collect anthropomorphic data about the rider to establish an initial positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle. The camera system can also be used to collect real-time information about the rider'"'"'s body positioning so as to cause adjustment of the positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle.

Claims

1. A stationary fitting bike comprising:

a frame having a horizontal longitudinal axis;

a foot support mounted on the frame;

a handlebar actuator mounted on a forward end of the frame for repositioning the handlebar relative to the frame; and

a seat actuator mounted on the rearward end of the frame for repositioning the seat relative to the frame;

wherein at least one of the handlebar actuator and the seat actuator are angled relative to perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the frame.

2. A stationary fitting bike according to claim 1 wherein the seat actuator is angled relative to perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the frame and the handlebar actuator is angled relative to perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the frame.

3. A stationary fitting bike comprising:

a frame having a horizontal longitudinal axis;

a foot support mounted on the frame;

a handlebar actuator mounted on a forward end of the frame for repositioning the handlebar relative to the frame; and

a seat actuator mounted on a rearward end of the frame for repositioning the seat relative to the frame, the seat actuator including;

a seat support adapted to be attached to a seat;

a lower guide attached to the housing;

an upper guide spaced apart from the lower guide and attached to the housing; and

two spaced apart rods extending between the guides and translatable relative to the frame, the seat support being attached proximate top ends of the rods.

4. A stationary fitting bike according to claim 3 wherein the bike further includes a seat actuator housing that supports at least one of the upper and lower guides and at least partially surrounds the seat actuator, the seat actuator housing being connected to at least two spaced apart locations to the frame.

5. A stationary fitting bike according to claim 3 wherein the seat actuator further includes a cable tube extending between the guides for the routing of control and power cables therethrough.

6. A stationary fitting bike according to claim 3 wherein the seat actuator further includes an extendable shaft extending between the lower guide and translatable relative to the frame, the seat support being attached proximate a top end of the shaft.

7. A stationary fitting bike comprising:

a frame having a horizontal longitudinal axis;

a foot support mounted on the frame;

a seat actuator mounted on a rearward end of the frame for repositioning the seat relative to the frame; and

a handlebar actuator mounted on a forward end of the frame for repositioning the handlebar relative to the frame, the handlebar actuator including;

a handlebar support adapted to be attached to a handlebar;

a lower guide attached to the housing;

an upper guide spaced apart from the lower guide and attached to the housing; and

two spaced apart rods extending between the guides and translatable relative to the frame, the handlebar support being attached proximate top ends of the rods.

8. A stationary fitting bike according to claim 7 wherein the bike further includes a handlebar actuator supports at least one of the upper and lower guides and at least partially surrounds the handlebar actuator, the handlebar actuator housing being connected to at least two spaced apart locations to the frame.

9. A stationary fitting bike according to claim 7 wherein the handlebar actuator further includes a cable tube extending between the guides for the routing of various control and power cables there through.

10. A stationary fitting bike according to claim 7 wherein the handlebar actuator further includes an extendable shaft extending between the lower guide and translatable relative to the frame, the handlebar support being attached proximate the top end of the shaft.

11. A stationary fitting bike according to claim 7 wherein the seat actuator includes a seat support adapted to be attached to a seat, a lower guide attached to the housing, an upper guide spaced apart from the lower guide and attached to the housing, and two spaced apart rods extending between the guides and translatable relative to the frame, the seat support being attached proximate the top ends of the rods.

12. A stationary fitting bike according to claim 11 wherein the bike further includes a seat actuator housing that supports at least one of the upper and lower guides and at least partially surrounds the seat actuator, the seat actuator housing being connected to at least two spaced apart locations to the frame.

13. A stationary fitting bike according to claim 11 wherein the seat actuator further includes a cable tube extending between the guides for the routing of control and power cables therethrough.

14. A system for determining a motorcycle fit and configuration for a rider comprising:

an adjustable stationary motorcycle, the adjustable stationary motorcycle having a seat and handlebars that are dynamically repositionable at the direction of a control system; and

a plurality of sensors for measuring position characteristics of the adjustable stationary motorcycle when the rider is positioned on the adjustable stationary motorcycle, the plurality of sensors being operably connected to the control system.

15. A fitting bike comprising

a base,

a frame connected to the base, and

a power tilting mechanism for tilting the frame relative to the base.

16. A fitting bike according to claim 15 wherein the frame has a frame column, and the power tilting mechanism is for tilting the frame column relative to the base.

17. A fitting bike according to claim 16 wherein the frame column has an end, the frame column is pivotally attached to the base near its end, and the power tilting mechanism moves the column end relative to the base.

18. A fitting bike according to claim 17 wherein the power tilting mechanism comprises a threaded rod connected to the base, a nut threaded on the rod and connected to the frame column end, and a drive for rotating the rod.

19. A fitting bike according to claim 15 wherein the bike further comprises:

a wheel mounted for rotation on the frame;

a crank set mounted for rotation on the frame and operably connected to the wheel;

a resistance device mounted on the frame for providing variable resistance to the wheel; and

a control system connected to the pivoting mechanism and the resistance device for coordinating increasing wheel resistance when pivoting the frame in a reward direction and for decreasing wheel resistance when pivoting the frame in a forward direction.

20. A fitting bike according to claim 19 wherein the resistance mechanism comprises a resistance wheel in contact with the wheel.