Bicycle Trainer with Variable Magnetic Resistance to Pedaling
First Claim
1. A bicycle and bicycle trainer combination, the combination comprising:
- a bicycle trainer comprising a trainer frame and a first magnetic mechanism adjustably positioned on an end of the trainer frame to provide variable resistance to rotation of a rear tire of the bicycle, wherein the bicycle is removably attached to said bicycle trainer;
a second magnetic mechanism removably attached directly onto the rear tire of the bicycle such that, when the bicycle engages the bicycle trainer, said first and second magnetic mechanisms are in proximity to each other to provide resistance to rotation of the rear tire;
wherein said rear tire comprises a rear tire body defining a slot extending circumferentially around the rear tire; and
wherein said second magnetic mechanism is attached to a resistance strip removably attached to said rear tire body and within the slot.
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Abstract
A bicycle trainer provides variable resistance to pedaling and allows for a rider to simulate a real-world bicycle course. The trainer engages both the front tire and the back tire of the bicycle and adjusts each according to the rider'"'"'s preferences during a training session. The front tire lifts up and down as the bicycle moves forward and backward on the trainer. The back tire is adjusted by incorporating magnets thereon in the form of magnetic elements on a sleeve or a clip that engages the back tire and/or the back tire rim. The magnets on the back tire may also be attached to the spokes. The trainer includes magnets as well, usually of opposite polarity, and adds resistance to pedaling when the magnetic fields of the magnets interact to resist back tire revolution.
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20 Claims
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1. A bicycle and bicycle trainer combination, the combination comprising:
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a bicycle trainer comprising a trainer frame and a first magnetic mechanism adjustably positioned on an end of the trainer frame to provide variable resistance to rotation of a rear tire of the bicycle, wherein the bicycle is removably attached to said bicycle trainer; a second magnetic mechanism removably attached directly onto the rear tire of the bicycle such that, when the bicycle engages the bicycle trainer, said first and second magnetic mechanisms are in proximity to each other to provide resistance to rotation of the rear tire; wherein said rear tire comprises a rear tire body defining a slot extending circumferentially around the rear tire; and wherein said second magnetic mechanism is attached to a resistance strip removably attached to said rear tire body and within the slot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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7. A bicycle and bicycle trainer combination, the combination comprising:
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a bicycle; a bicycle trainer comprising a trainer frame adapted to rest on a support surface and engaging and lifting a rear tire of the bicycle off the support surface; a first magnetic mechanism adjustably positioned on an end of said trainer frame, a second magnetic mechanism removably attached to the rear tire of the bicycle, wherein said trainer frame engages and lifts said bicycle such that said first and second magnetic mechanisms are in proximity to each other to provide resistance to rotation of the rear tire; wherein said rear tire comprises a rear tire body defining a slot extending circumferentially around the rear tire; and said second magnetic mechanism is attached to a resistance strip removably attached within the slot of said rear tire body. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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10. A bicycle and bicycle trainer combination, the combination comprising:
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a bicycle; a bicycle trainer comprising a trainer frame adapted to rest on a support surface and engaging and lifting a rear tire of the bicycle off the support surface; a first magnetic mechanism adjustably positioned on an end of said trainer frame; a second magnetic mechanism removably attached to the rear tire of the bicycle; wherein said trainer frame engages and lifts said bicycle such that said first and second magnetic mechanisms are in proximity to each other to provide resistance to rotation of the rear tire; wherein said rear tire comprises a rear tire body defining a slot extending circumferentially around the rear tire; and wherein said second magnetic mechanism is attached to a resistance strip removably attached within the slot of said rear tire body, and wherein said resistance strip comprises extensions fitting into a rim of said rear wheel. - View Dependent Claims (11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A bicycle and bicycle trainer combination, the combination comprising:
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a bicycle trainer comprising a trainer frame and a first magnetic mechanism adjustably positioned on an end of the trainer frame to provide variable resistance to rotation of a rear tire of the bicycle; and a bicycle removably attached to said bicycle trainer; a second magnetic mechanism removably attached directly onto the rear tire of the bicycle such that, when the bicycle engages the bicycle trainer, said first and second magnetic mechanisms are in proximity to each other to provide resistance to rotation of the rear tire; wherein one of said magnetic mechanisms is an electromagnet; and wherein said rear tire comprises a rear tire body defining a slot extending circumferentially around the rear tire; and wherein said second magnetic mechanism is attached to a resistance strip removably attached within the slot of said rear tire body. - View Dependent Claims (17, 18, 19, 20)
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Specification