Bicycle training system with high compatibility

Abstract

The invention discloses a bicycle training system. The bicycle training system comprises a gradient lifting simulator, a resistance training platform and an electronic computing device, the slope lifting simulator supports a front fork of a bicycle and is provided with a control module, and the control module controls and adjusts the front fork to a set height. The resistance training platform is also provided with a control module which is used for controlling the resistance applied to the driving assembly of the bicycle. The electronic computing device comprises a memory and a processing unit, an application program for training is stored in the memory, and the processing unit executes the application program to generate a motion condition instruction. The electronic computing device communicates with the gradient lifting simulator through the FTMS protocol, and the gradient lifting simulator communicates with the resistance training platform through the FTMS protocol, so that the gradient lifting simulator can be matched with the resistance training platforms of different manufacturers during use.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application relates to a bicycle training system, and more specifically, to a training system whose slope rise and fall simulator is compatible with resistance training platforms of different manufacturers when used. Background Art

[0002] Bicycles are a common means of transportation for Chinese people. Riding a bicycle can not only save energy and reduce carbon emissions, but also exercise and keep fit. In recent years, it has been deeply loved by Chinese people. In order to conduct riding training indoors, it is known that manufacturers on the market have developed resistance training platforms. Riders can set up bicycles on the resistance training platform, and use the resistance training platform to provide resistance to the rear wheel, so that riders can ride bicycles indoors to achieve training effects. Later, in order to enhance the training scenario, such as simulating the scenario of climbing a hill, manufacturers have developed a slope lift simulator. During actual training, the front wheel of the bicycle is set up on the slope lift simulator, and the rear wheel of the bicycle is leaned against the resistance training platform, and resistance is formed by the resistance training platform, and the angle of the bicycle frame relative to the ground is changed by the slope lift simulator. Under the coordinated operation of the resistance training platform and the slope lift simulator, the scenario of climbing a hill is better simulated.

[0003] However, as far as the inventors know, in order to allow the resistance training platform and the slope lifting simulator to operate in coordination, traditionally, the resistance training platform and the slope lifting simulator are communicated through a private protocol developed by each manufacturer, and the resistance training platform is used to communicate with the mobile phone's bicycle training software, such as Zwift or KINOMAP, so that the rider can perform indoor cycling training with the resistance training platform and the slope lifting simulator according to the training courses of the above-mentioned bicycle training software. However, the resistance training platform of each manufacturer can only be used with its own slope lifting simulator, and the resistance training platform of each manufacturer is not compatible with the slope lifting simulator of different manufacturers when used, so it is relatively limited in use. It can be seen that the existing system for bicycle training is not very perfect and there is still room for improvement. Summary of the invention

[0004] In view of this, one of the purposes of the present application is to provide a bicycle training system having a slope climbing simulator with better compatibility, which can be used in conjunction with resistance simulators from different manufacturers.

[0005] In order to achieve the above objectives, this application provides the following technical solutions.

[0006] A bicycle training system is applied to a bicycle, wherein the bicycle has a frame and a driving assembly, wherein the frame has a front fork and a rear fork, and the bicycle training system includes a slope lift simulator, a resistance training platform, and an electronic computing device, wherein the slope lift simulator supports the front fork of the bicycle, and the slope lift simulator has a control module and a first communication module electrically connected to the first control module, and the first control module controls and adjusts the front fork to a set height. The resistance training platform is used for the bicycle to be mounted and connected to the driving assembly, and the resistance training platform has a second control module and a second communication module electrically connected to the second control module, and the second control module controls the resistance applied by the resistance training platform to the driving assembly. The electronic computing device includes a memory, a processing unit, and a third communication module, wherein the memory stores an application for bicycle training, and the processing unit executes the application to generate a motion condition instruction.

[0007] The first communication module of the slope lift simulator can be paired with the third communication module of the electronic computing device and communicate with the electronic computing device using the FTMS protocol. The first communication module of the slope lift simulator can also be paired with the second communication module of the resistance training platform and communicate with the resistance training platform using the FTMS protocol. The first control module of the slope lift simulator obtains the above-mentioned motion condition instructions from the electronic computing device through the FTMS protocol and the first communication module, and adjusts the front fork to the above-mentioned set height according to the above-mentioned motion condition instructions. The first control module of the slope lift simulator also transmits an adjustment instruction to the resistance training platform according to the above-mentioned motion condition instructions and through the FTMS protocol and the first communication module to adjust the resistance applied by the resistance training platform.

[0008] Since the slope climbing simulator integrates the electronic computing device and the resistance training platform through the standardized protocol of FTMS, the rider only needs to purchase the slope climbing simulator of the present application and can use it with the resistance training platform of various manufacturers that supports the FTMS protocol, so that the rider has more choices to choose a suitable or favorite resistance training platform.

[0009] In one aspect, the exercise condition instruction includes a slope data and a wind resistance data, and the slope lift simulator adjusts the set height according to the slope data. The slope lift simulator also sends an adjustment instruction to the resistance training platform according to the wind resistance data to adjust the resistance applied by the resistance training platform.

[0010] In another aspect, the electronic computing device may be a mobile phone, a tablet computer, or a computer.

[0011] In another aspect, the slope climbing simulator also obtains a pedaling signal from the resistance training platform via the FTMS protocol, the pedaling signal including a cadence data and a speed data, and the slope climbing simulator also transmits a feedback signal to the electronic computing device based on the pedaling signal via the FTMS protocol.

[0012] In another aspect, the slope lift simulator further comprises a seat, a lifting assembly, a front fork connection assembly and a control module, wherein the seat has a vertical track. The lifting assembly is disposed on the seat and comprises a lifting motor, a screw and a lifting seat, wherein the lifting motor is connected to the screw and drives the screw to rotate, wherein the lifting seat is movably disposed on the vertical track and comprises a nut and a through shaft, wherein the nut is screwed to the screw, and the through shaft extends horizontally. The front fork connection assembly is movably sleeved on the through shaft, and the front fork connection assembly is used to set up the front fork of the bicycle. The control module is electrically connected to the lifting motor and communicates with the resistance training platform and the electronic computing device through the FTMS protocol.

[0013] Specifically, the front fork connection assembly includes a slider, a vertical shaft and a horizontal connecting shaft. The slider is movably connected to the through shaft, the vertical shaft is fixed to the slider, and the horizontal connecting shaft is rotatably arranged at the lower end of the vertical shaft with the vertical shaft as the axis. The horizontal connecting shaft is used to mount the front fork of the bicycle. Through the design of the through shaft and the horizontal connecting shaft, the front fork of the bicycle has some room for movement to avoid the front fork from getting stuck when it is raised or lowered.

[0014] In another aspect, the slope lift simulator further comprises a vibration assembly, which is mounted on the vertical axis and comprises a vibration motor and an eccentric block, the vibration motor comprises a power output shaft, and the eccentric block is mounted on the power output shaft. The present invention simulates the feeling of riding on road conditions such as stone slabs, wooden plank roads, forest roads, gravel roads and asphalt roads through the vibration assembly, so that the rider has a better riding experience.

[0015] Specifically, in order to simulate the riding experience on the various types of roads, the motion condition instruction further includes a road condition data, and the slope simulator adjusts the rotation speed of the vibration motor according to the road condition data.

[0016] In another aspect, the bicycle training system further comprises an elastic member, the two ends of which are respectively connected to the slider and the lifting seat, so that the front fork of the bicycle has some room for movement to avoid the front fork from getting stuck. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0017] The detailed structure, features, assembly or use of the bicycle training system will be described in the following embodiments. However, it should be understood that the embodiments and drawings described below are only for illustrative purposes and should not be used to limit the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

[0018] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the use of the bicycle training system of the embodiment;

[0019] Figure 2 is a functional block diagram of a bicycle training system according to an embodiment;

[0020] Figure 3 A three-dimensional diagram of a slope lift simulator of an embodiment;

[0021] Figure 4 for Figure 3 A partial enlarged view of

[0022] Figure 5 for Figure 3 Exploded diagram of .

[0023] Wherein, the reference numerals are:

[0024] 1: Bicycle training system

[0025] 10: Slope rise and fall simulator

[0026] 11: First control module

[0027] 12: First communication module

[0028] 13: base body

[0029] 131: Vertical Track

[0030] 14: Lifting components

[0031] 141: Lifting motor

[0032] 142: Screw

[0033] 143: Lifting seat

[0034] 144: Nut

[0035] 145:Through shaft

[0036] 15: Front fork connection assembly

[0037] 151: Slider

[0038] 152: Vertical axis

[0039] 153: Horizontal connecting shaft

[0040] 154: Compression spring

[0041] 155: Elastic parts

[0042] 16: Vibration component

[0043] 161:Vibration motor

[0044] 162: Eccentric block

[0045] 20: Resistance Training Bench

[0046] 21: Second control module

[0047] 22: Second communication module

[0048] 23: Turntable

[0049] 24: Sprocket

[0050] 30: Electronic computing devices

[0051] 31: Processing unit

[0052] 32: Memory

[0053] 33: The third communication module

[0054] 70: Bicycle

[0055] 71: Frame

[0056] 711: Front pipe

[0057] 712: Front fork

[0058] 713: Rear fork

[0059] 72: Drive components

[0060] 721: Crank

[0061] 722: Sprocket

[0062] 723:Chain

[0063] 724: Derailleur

[0064] 73: Faucet handle DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0065] The following is a detailed description of the technical content and features of the present invention through several examples listed below in conjunction with the drawings. Directional descriptive terms such as "upper", "lower", "inner", "outer", "top", and "bottom" mentioned in this specification are only illustrative descriptive terms based on normal usage directions and are not intended to limit the scope of the claims.

[0066] In order to explain the technical features of the present invention in detail, the following preferred embodiments are given and illustrated with reference to the drawings, wherein:

[0067] like Figure 1 As shown, a bicycle training system 1 provided by an embodiment of the present invention is applied to a bicycle 70. Generally speaking, the bicycle 70 has a frame 71 and a drive assembly 72 in structure. The frame 71 has a front tube 711, a front fork 712 and a rear fork 713. The front tube 711 is used to install a handlebar 73, the front fork 712 is used to install a front wheel, and the rear fork 713 is used to install a rear wheel. The drive assembly 72 usually includes components such as a crank 721, a sprocket 722, a chain 723 and a derailleur 724. The drive assembly 72 is used to drive the rear wheel to rotate. The above-mentioned bicycle training system 1 includes a slope lift simulator 10, a resistance training platform 20 and an electronic computing device 30.

[0068] Please refer to Figure 1 and Figure 2 The slope climbing simulator 10 supports the front fork 712 of the bicycle 70 (with the front wheel removed). The slope climbing simulator 10 has a first control module 11 and a first communication module 12 electrically connected to the first control module 11. The first control module 11 is, for example, a microprocessor or other chip capable of performing calculation functions. The first control module 11 can control and adjust the front fork 712 to a set height to simulate the slope. The first communication module 12 is used to communicate with the electronic computing device 30 and the resistance training platform 20. Specifically, Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the slope lifting simulator 10 structurally includes a base 13, a lifting assembly 14 and a front fork connecting assembly 15. The base 13 has a vertical track 131. The lifting assembly 14 is arranged on the base 13 and includes a lifting motor 141, a screw rod 142 and a lifting seat 143. The lifting motor 141 is arranged on the bottom side of the base 13 and connected to the screw rod 142. The lifting motor 141 is electrically connected to the first control module 11 and can be controlled to drive the screw rod 142 to rotate. The lifting seat 143 is vertically movably arranged on the vertical track 131 and includes a nut 144. The nut 144 is screwed on the screw rod 142. Therefore, when the lifting motor 141 is controlled by the first control module 11 to drive the screw rod 142 to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise, the lifting seat 143 can rise or fall with the rotation of the screw rod 142. In addition, the lifting seat 143 further has a through shaft 145 , and the through shaft 145 horizontally extends in a direction away from the screw rod 142 .

[0069] The front fork connecting assembly 15 is movably sleeved on the through shaft 145, and the front fork connecting assembly 15 is used to mount the front fork 712 of the bicycle 70. Specifically, the front fork connecting assembly 15 includes a slider 151, a vertical shaft 152 and a horizontal connecting shaft 153 in structure. The slider 151 is horizontally movably sleeved on the through shaft 145, and a compression spring 154 is further provided between the slider 151 and the end of the through shaft 145. The compression spring 154 sleeves on the through shaft 145 and pushes the slider 151 to move toward the lifting seat 143. The vertical shaft 152 is fixed to the lower end of the slider 151, and the horizontal connecting shaft 153 is rotatably provided at the lower end of the vertical shaft 152 with the vertical shaft 152 as the axis. The front fork connecting assembly 15 is used to mount the front fork 712 of the bicycle 70 by means of the horizontal connecting shaft 153. In addition, the front fork connecting assembly 15 further includes an elastic member 155 , and two ends of the elastic member 155 are respectively connected to the slider 151 and the lifting seat 143 .

[0070] In addition, in order to simulate different road conditions, the slope rise and fall simulator 10 further includes a vibration component 16, which is installed on the vertical shaft 152 and includes a vibration motor 161 and an eccentric block 162. The vibration motor 161 is electrically connected to the first control module 11 and includes a power output shaft, and the eccentric block 162 is installed on the power output shaft. According to different road conditions, the first control module 11 adjusts the speed of the vibration motor 161 and generates different vibration effects through the eccentric block 162.

[0071] Please go back Figure 1 and Figure 2 The resistance training platform 20 is for the bicycle 70 to be mounted and connected to the driving assembly 72 (with the rear wheel removed). The resistance training platform 20 has a second control module 21 and a second communication module 22 electrically connected to the second control module 21. The second control module 21 is, for example, a microprocessor or other chip capable of performing calculation functions. The second control module 21 can control the resistance applied by the resistance training platform 20 to the driving assembly 72. Generally, the resistance training platform 20 includes a coaxially arranged turntable 23 and another set of sprockets 24. The turntable 23 is used to generate resistance (for example, the second control module 21 drives the magnetic member to approach or move away from the turntable 23 through other mechanical structures to generate magnetic resistance). The chain 723 of the driving assembly 72 of the bicycle 70 is linked to one of the sprockets 24 in the set of sprockets 24, so that the driving assembly 72 can drive the above-mentioned sprocket 24 to rotate to simulate pedaling training. The second communication module 22 of the resistance training platform 20 can be paired with the first communication module 12 of the ramp simulator 10, so that the ramp simulator 10 can communicate with the resistance training platform 20 via the FTMS protocol. The FTMS protocol (Fitness Machine Service) is a separate definition in the standard Bluetooth protocol for training data of sports and fitness equipment.

[0072] The electronic computing device 30 in this embodiment is a smart phone capable of executing general applications (APP) and communicating. Generally, the electronic computing device 30 can be mounted on the faucet handle 73. The electronic computing device 30 has a processing unit 31, a memory 32 and a third communication module 33. The memory 32 stores an application for bicycle training, such as Zwift, so that the processing unit 31 can execute the application and generate a motion condition instruction. The third communication module 33 of the electronic computing device 30 can be paired with the first communication module 12 of the slope climbing simulator 10, so that the electronic computing device 30 can communicate with the slope climbing simulator 10 through the FTMS protocol. As the electronic computing device 30 executes the application program, different motion condition instructions are continuously generated. The motion condition instructions may include a slope setting data and a wind resistance setting data. The first control module 11 of the slope climbing simulator 10 obtains the above motion condition instructions from the electronic computing device 30 through the FTMS protocol and the first communication module 12, and drives the lifting motor according to the slope setting data of the motion condition instructions, so that the front fork 712 of the bicycle 70 is adjusted to the set height corresponding to the slope setting data. Afterwards, after the slope climbing simulator 10 receives the motion condition instructions, it transmits an adjustment instruction to the resistance training platform 20 according to the wind resistance setting data to adjust the resistance applied to the driving device by the resistance training platform 20. The motion condition instructions may also include road condition data. When the first control module 11 of the slope climbing simulator 10 obtains the road condition data of the above motion condition instructions, the first control module 11 also adjusts the rotation speed of the vibration motor 161 according to the road condition data.

[0073] Through the design of the bicycle training system 1, since the slope climbing simulator 10 integrates the electronic computing device 30 and the resistance training platform 20 through the standardized protocol of FTMS, the rider only needs to purchase the slope climbing simulator 10 of this embodiment. When using the slope climbing simulator 10, it can be used with the resistance training platform 20 of various manufacturers that can support the FTMS protocol through the FTMS protocol. The compatibility is relatively wide, allowing the rider to have more choices to choose a suitable resistance training platform 20.

[0074] Finally, it must be reiterated that the methods and components disclosed in the aforementioned embodiments of the present invention are merely illustrative and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any simple structural modifications or changes that do not deviate from the spirit of the present invention, or replacement with other equivalent components, should still fall within the scope of the patent application of the present invention.

Claims

1. A bicycle training system with high compatibility, applied to a bicycle, the bicycle having a frame and a drive assembly, the frame having a front fork and a rear fork, characterized in that: The bicycle training system includes: a slope lift simulator, supporting the front fork of the bicycle, the slope lift simulator having a control module and a first communication module electrically connected to the first control module, the first control module controlling and adjusting the front fork to a set height; a resistance training platform for mounting the bicycle and connected to the driving assembly, the resistance training platform having a second control module and a second communication module electrically connected to the second control module, the second control module controlling the resistance applied by the resistance training platform to the driving assembly; An electronic computing device includes a memory, a processing unit and a third communication module, wherein the memory stores an application program for the bicycle training, and the processing unit executes the application program to generate a motion condition instruction; The first communication module of the slope lift simulator can be paired with the third communication module of the electronic computing device and communicate with the electronic computing device using the FTMS protocol. The first communication module of the slope lift simulator can also be paired with the second communication module of the resistance training platform and communicate with the resistance training platform using the FTMS protocol. The first control module of the slope lift simulator obtains the motion condition instruction from the electronic computing device using the FTMS protocol and the first communication module, and adjusts the front fork to the set height according to the motion condition instruction. The first control module of the slope lift simulator also transmits an adjustment instruction to the resistance training platform according to the motion condition instruction and through the FTMS protocol and the first communication module to adjust the resistance applied by the resistance training platform.

2. The bicycle training system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The exercise condition instruction includes a slope setting data and a wind resistance setting data. The slope lifting simulator adjusts the set height according to the slope setting data. The slope lifting simulator also transmits the adjustment instruction to the resistance training platform according to the wind resistance setting data to adjust the resistance applied by the resistance training platform.

3. The bicycle training system according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slope simulator includes: A base having a vertical track; A lifting assembly is disposed on the base body and includes a lifting motor, a screw rod and a lifting seat. The lifting motor is connected to the screw rod and drives the screw rod to rotate. The lifting seat is movably disposed on the vertical track and includes a nut and a through shaft. The nut is screwed on the screw rod, and the through shaft is horizontally extended. A front fork connection component is movably sleeved on the through shaft, and the front fork connection component is used for mounting the front fork of the bicycle.

4. The bicycle training system according to claim 3, characterized in that: The front fork connecting assembly includes a slider, a vertical shaft and a horizontal connecting shaft. The slider is movably sleeved on the through shaft, the vertical shaft is fixed to the slider, and the horizontal connecting shaft is rotatably arranged at the lower end of the vertical shaft with the vertical shaft as the axis. The horizontal connecting shaft is used for mounting the front fork of the bicycle.

5. The bicycle training system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The slope lifting simulator comprises a vibration component, which is installed on the vertical axis and comprises a vibration motor and an eccentric block. The vibration motor comprises a power output shaft, and the eccentric block is installed on the power output shaft.

6. The bicycle training system according to claim 5, characterized in that: The motion condition instruction includes a road condition data, and the slope rise and fall simulator adjusts the rotation speed of the vibration motor according to the road condition data.

7. The bicycle training system according to claim 4, characterized in that: The front fork connecting assembly also includes an elastic member, and two ends of the elastic member are respectively connected to the sliding block and the lifting seat.

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