CYCLING TRAINING DEVICE

• US 20150343290A1
• Filed: 12/09/2013
• Published: 12/03/2015
• Est. Priority Date: 12/12/2012
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Michael Freiberg
• Original Assignee: Michael Freiberg
• Inventors: Freiberg, Michael
• Application Number:
  US14/649,061
• Publication Number:
  US 20150343290A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 1/1
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/009 the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled in synchronism with visualising systems, e.g. hill slope
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2024/0093 the load of the exercise apparatus being controlled by performance parameters, e.g. distance or speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0638 Displaying moving images of recorded environment, e.g. virtual environment
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2071/0652 Visualisation or indication relating to symmetrical exercise, e.g. right-left performance related to spinal column
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0051 using eddy currents induced in moved elements, e.g. by permanent magnets
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0052 induced by electromagnets A63B21/0056 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0054 for charging a battery
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 21/0059 using a frequency controlled AC motor
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 22/0605 performing a circular movement, e.g. ergometers
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/30 Speed
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/54 Torque
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2220/58 Measurement of force related parameters by electric or magnetic means
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/20 with means for remote communication, e.g. internet or the like
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2225/50 Wireless data transmission, e.g. by radio transmitters or telemetry
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/06 heartbeat rate only
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/062 used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/305 used as a control parameter for the apparatus A63B2230/045 takes precedence
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/42 rate
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/425 used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 2230/755 used as a control parameter for the apparatus
• CPC Class Codes: A63B 24/0075 : Means for generating exercise programs or schemes, e.g. computerized virtual trainer, e.g. using expert databases
• 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: A63B 69/16 : for cycling , i.e. arrangements on or for real bicycles

Abstract

Discloses is a cycling training device arranged to control the rolling resistance experienced by the rider, such that the rolling resistance experienced by the rider is varied in accordance with a training programme. The cycling training device comprises 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 may be controlled.

Claims

1. 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 electronically variable whilst the bicycle is ridden a physical distance on a real terrain.

2. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the effective rolling resistance is varied in accordance with a user'"'"'s training programme.

3. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the electronic control unit comprises a central processor, a display and buttons.

4. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 3, wherein the display and buttons are integrated into a touch screen.

5. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the electronic control unit further comprises a communication means.

6. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 5, wherein the communication means further comprises a wireless means of communicating with the variable resistance unit.

7. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 5, wherein the communication means further comprises a wireless means of communicating with a personal computer.

8. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the electronic control unit is a mobile computing device.

9. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 8, wherein the mobile computing device is a smart phone.

10. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the cycling training device further comprises at least one biometric sensor means arranged to capture biometric data from the user.

11. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 10, wherein the biometric sensor means is arranged to detect heart rate.

12. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 10, wherein the biometric sensor means is arranged to detect respiration rate.

13. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the variable resistance unit comprises a means of imparting Electro-Magnetic Force (EMF) capable of affecting the rolling resistance of the wheel.

14. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 13, wherein the means of imparting EMF comprises an alternator.

15. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 13, wherein the means of imparting EMF is an eddy current brake.

16. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 13, wherein the variable resistance unit further comprises a means for rectifying alternating current.

17. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 13, wherein the variable resistance unit further comprises a DC filter.

18. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 13, wherein the variable resistance unit further comprises a DC converter.

19. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 13, wherein the variable resistance unit further comprises a Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) controller.

20. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 13, the variable resistance unit further comprises an electrical load.

21. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 13, wherein the variable resistance unit further comprises a sensor means arranged to measure physical and electrical characteristics of the variable resistance unit.

22. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 13, wherein the variable resistance unit is arranged to generate electricity during part of its normal operation.

23. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 13, wherein the variable resistance unit is arranged to act as a motor during part of its normal operation.

24. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 20, wherein the electrical load comprises a heat sink.

25. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 20, wherein the electrical load comprises a means for storing electrical energy.

26. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 21, wherein the sensor means are arranged to measure at least one of:

electrical resistance, electrical impedance, voltage output, and current output.

27. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 21, wherein the sensor means are arranged to measure at least one of:

temperature, rotational speed, and rotational moment.

28. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 26, wherein the sensor means constantly calculates the electrical resistance of the load.

29. The cycling training device in accordance with claim 1, wherein the variable resistance unit is arranged on a rear wheel of the bicycle.