Adjustable stationary fitting vehicle with simulated elevation control

• US 9,533,186 B2
• Filed: 06/19/2014
• Issued: 01/03/2017
• 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
• Primary Examiner(s): Ginsberg, Oren
• Assistant Examiner(s): ANDERSON, MEGAN M
• Application Number:
  US14/309,690
• Publication Number:
  US 20140378280A1
• Time in Patent Office: 929 Days
• Field of Search: 280/278, 280/287, 280/220
• US Class Current: 1/1
• 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 handlebar actuator mounted on a forward end of the frame for repositioning the handlebar relative to the frame;

a crankset mounted on the frame;

a seat slide assembly adapted to be attached to a seat;

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

two spaced apart rods extending downward from the seat slide assembly and translatable relative to the frame, the seat slide assembly being attached proximate top ends of the rods;

a cable tube extending downward from the seat slide assembly for the routing of control and power cables therethrough; and

a rotatable shaft situated substantially parallel to the rods, wherein rotation of the shaft moves both rods and repositions the seat relative to the frame.

2. A fitting bike according to claim 1, 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, and 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 in the form of a crank set, 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 top guide attached to handlebar housing; and

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

wherein the handlebar actuator housing supports the top guide and at least partially surrounds the handlebar actuator, the handlebar actuator housing being connected to at least two spaced apart locations to the frame, and wherein the handlebar actuator further includes a cable tube extending between downward from the top guide for the routing of various control and power cables there through.

4. A stationary fitting bike comprising:

a frame having a horizontal longitudinal axis;

a handlebar actuator mounted on a forward end of the frame for repositioning the handlebar relative to the frame, the handlebar actuator including two spaced apart first rods extending from the handlebar slide assembly, wherein the first rods are translatable relative to the frame, and remain parallel to each other during translation;

a seat slide assembly; and

a seat actuator mounted on a rearward end of the frame for repositioning the seat slide assembly relative to the frame, the seat actuator including two spaced apart second rods extending from the seat slide assembly and translatable relative to the frame, wherein the second rods are translatable relative to the frame, and remain parallel to each other during translation, and wherein the seat actuator further includes a cable tube extending from the seat slide assembly for the routing of control and power cables therethrough.