Contact tool and bicycle with contact tool

Abstract

To provide a contact tool configured to maintain a driver in an ideal driving posture.SOLUTION: A contact tool 30 of the present invention is a contact tool 30 attached to a bicycle 20 to come into contact with a rider D and including: a contact portion 32 that is positioned above a saddle SD in an up-down direction of the bicycle 20 and between handlebars HD and the saddle SD in a fore-rear direction of the bicycle 20 and is contactable with at least the abdomen of the rider D in a riding position; and a support portion 34 that is attached to the bicycle 20, connects the bicycle 20 and the contact portion 32, and supports the contact portion 32.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2A

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a contact tool and a bicycle equipped with a contact tool.

Background Art

[0002] In Patent Document 1, as shown in Claim 1, FIG. 7, etc., a base that can be fixed to a bicycle frame and a support part fixed to the base are provided with an armrest that uses an aero bar provided at the center of the handle to support both arms in a forward-leaning posture. A posture assisting mechanism is disclosed. And according to Patent Document 1, it is described that the above-described posture assisting mechanism enables a forward-leaning posture with less air resistance by assisting the driver in the riding posture.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

[0003]

Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] When driving a road bike, it is said that it is preferable for the driver to sit on the saddle with the pelvis upright in the vertical direction and bend the abdomen to lean the upper body forward (see the ideal driving posture illustrated in FIG. 1 of the present application). And maintaining this ideal driving posture is not easy for drivers other than some advanced riders. As described above, the posture assisting mechanism of Patent Document 1 makes the driver's posture forward-leaning by supporting both arms of the driver with the armrest, which is a component thereof. And as shown in FIG. 7 of Patent Document 1, the driver sits on the saddle with the pelvis tilted in the vertical direction and leans the entire upper body forward. That is, the posture assisting mechanism of Patent Document 1 can make the driver assume a forward-leaning posture with less air resistance, but cannot make the driver assume an ideal driving posture.

[0005] One of the objectives of the contact device of the present invention is to maintain the bicycle rider in an ideal riding posture.

Means for Solving the Problem

[0006] The contact device of the first aspect is a contact device that is attached to a bicycle and contacts its rider, is disposed above the saddle in the vertical direction of the bicycle and at a position between the handlebar and the saddle in the front-rear direction of the bicycle, and has a contact portion that contacts at least the abdomen of the rider in the riding posture; is attached to the bicycle, connects the bicycle and the contact portion, and has a support portion that supports the contact portion. It comprises.

[0007] The contact device of the second aspect is the contact device of the first aspect, The contact surface that contacts the abdomen in the contact portion forms a curve that protrudes toward the abdomen when viewed from the width direction of the bicycle.

[0008] The contact device of the third aspect is the contact device of the second aspect, The contact surface forms a curved surface whose amount of protrusion gradually increases from the center in the width direction of the bicycle toward both ends.

[0009] The contact device of the fourth aspect is the contact device of any one of the first to third aspects, The contact portion is swingably connected to the support portion.

[0010] The contact device of the fifth aspect is the contact device of any one of the first to fourth aspects, The support portion includes two elongated bodies, One of the two elongated bodies is attached to the bicycle at one end side, Of the two elongated bodies, the other elongated body is attached to the one elongated body such that one or both of the attachment angle and the attachment position can be adjusted, and one end thereof is connected to the contact portion.

[0011] The contact tool of the sixth aspect is In the contact tool according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, The support portion is attached to the shaft body to which the saddle in the bicycle is fixed.

[0012] A bicycle with a contact tool according to one aspect is A contact tool according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, A bicycle to which the contact tool is attached, and includes.

Advantages of the Invention

[0013] By using the contact tool of the first aspect, the driver of the bicycle can be maintained in an ideal driving posture.

[0014] The contact tool of the second aspect can bend the abdomen so that the driver assumes an ideal driving posture as compared with the case where the contact surface that contacts the abdomen at the contact portion is a straight line when viewed from the width direction of the bicycle.

[0015] The contact tool of the third aspect can bend the abdomen so that the driver assumes an ideal driving posture as compared with the case where the contact surface forms a curved surface with the same protruding amount from the center in the width direction of the bicycle to both ends.

[0016] The contact tool of the fourth aspect can make the driver assume an ideal driving posture while corresponding to the movement of the driver during driving as compared with the case where the contact portion cannot swing with respect to the support portion.

[0017] The contact tool of the fifth aspect can be used corresponding to a plurality of drivers with different body types.

[0018] The contact tool of the sixth aspect can change its position according to the fixed position of the shaft body to which the saddle is fixed with respect to the bicycle body.

[0019] A bicycle with a contact member in one aspect can maintain the cyclist in an ideal riding posture.

Brief Description of the Drawings

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Mode for Carrying Out the Invention

[0021] ≪Overview≫ Hereinafter, the first to ninth embodiments and a plurality of modification examples will be described. In the description of the embodiments from the second embodiment and a plurality of modification examples, when describing components having the same or similar functions as the components appearing in the previous embodiments, etc., the same reference numerals as the components appearing in the previous embodiments, etc. are attached and the description is appropriately omitted as needed.

[0022] ≪First Embodiment≫ Hereinafter, with reference to FIGS. 2A to 2D, the functions, configurations, usage methods, and effects of a road bike 10 with a contact tool (an example of a bicycle with a contact tool) according to the first embodiment will be described. In the following description, the road bike is denoted as RB, and the road bike with a contact tool is denoted as CRB. Therefore, the road bike 10 with a contact tool is denoted as CRB10. Also, by using RB20 (see FIGS. 1, 2A, etc.) and CRB10 (see FIG. 2A) as the reference for directions, in each figure, the front side in the front-rear direction is F, the rear side is R, the upper side in the vertical direction is H, the lower side is L, the front side (right side) in the width direction is NS, and the back side (left side) is FS.

[0023] <Function and Configuration of CRB in the First Embodiment> Figure 2A is a view of the CRB10 of the first embodiment and the driver D driving the CRB10, as seen from the right side in the width direction of the CRB10. Figure 2B is a partially enlarged view of the CRB10. Figure 2C is a view of a part of the contact tool 30 of the first embodiment, as seen from the front side in the longitudinal direction of the CRB10. Figure 2D is a view of the CRB10, and is a partially enlarged view (1) when the contact tool 30 is arranged at the use position and (2) when it is at the non-use position. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the CRB10 of the first embodiment includes an RB20 and a contact tool 30.

[0024] 〔RB (Road Bike)〕 The RB20 is a common one sold by various bicycle manufacturers and the like. Therefore, although there are some differences in configuration, an example thereof is the RB20 shown in FIGS. 1 and 2A. The RB20 has a saddle SD, a frame FL, a shaft SS (an example of a shaft body), a handle HD, a front wheel FT, a rear wheel RT, and other components of a road bike. A saddle SD is fixed to one end of the shaft SS, and the shaft SS is fitted into a part of the frame FL and has a function of adjusting the vertical position of the shaft SS.

[0025] 〔Contact Tool〕 As shown in FIG. 2A, the contact tool 30 is attached to the RB20 and has a function of contacting the abdomen of the driver D. As shown in FIG. 2B, the contact tool 30 includes a contact portion 32 and a support portion 34.

[0026] 〈Contact Portion〉 As shown in FIG. 2A, the contact portion 32 is arranged (1) above the saddle SD in the vertical direction of the RB20 and (2) at a position between the handle HD and the saddle SD in the longitudinal direction of the RB20, and contacts at least the abdomen of the driver in the driving posture. As shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C, the contact portion 32 is composed of a rod body 321 and a cylindrical body 322.

[0027] The rod body 321 is formed of a rigid body made of plastic or metal, for example. As shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C, the rod body 321 is arranged along the width direction of RB20. Further, the cross section of the rod body 321 is circular (see FIGS. 2B and 2C). The rod body 321 may be a cylinder or a cylindrical tube. The length of the rod body 321 is, for example, 20 cm to 50 cm. As shown in FIGS. 2B and 2C, the cylindrical body 322 covers the outer periphery of the rod body 321. The cylindrical body 322 is formed of a foam such as polyurethane, for example. That is, the cylindrical body 322 is softer or more easily elastically deformed than the rod body 321 inside it. Further, in the cylindrical body 322, the contact surface that contacts the abdomen of the driver D, that is, the upper surface in the vertical direction of RB20 of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body 322 forms a curve that protrudes toward the abdomen when viewed from the width direction of RB20 (see FIGS. 2A and 2B).

[0028] 〈Support portion〉 As shown in FIG. 2B, the support portion 34 is attached to RB20 and has a function of connecting the RB20 and the contact portion 32 and supporting the contact portion 32. The support portion 34 includes, for example, a first support rod 341 (an example of a long body) and a second support rod 342 (another example of a long body), each of which is a long rod-shaped body (long body), and a fixture 343. That is, the support portion 34 is configured to include two long bodies.

[0029] As shown in FIG. 2B, one end side of the first support rod 341 is connected to the fixture 343, and the other end side is attached to the second support rod 342. As shown in FIG. 2B or FIG. 2C, one end side of the second support rod 342 is attached to the other end of the first support rod 341, and the other end is connected to the central portion of the rod body 321 of the contact portion 32. Here, the second support rod 342 is attached to the first support rod 341 such that one or both of the attachment angle and the attachment position are adjustable. The fact that the attachment angle is adjustable means, for example, that the second support rod 342 is connected to the other end of the first support rod 341 by an elastic member such as a coil spring (not shown) or a leaf spring (not shown). The fixture 343 is, as an example, a C-shaped member, which is screwed while passing through the shaft SS inside it and is attached to the shaft SS. As described above, the support portion 34 supports the contact portion 32 so as to be swingable.

[0030] The above is the description of the function and configuration of the CRB10 of the first embodiment.

[0031] <Usage method of the CRB of the first embodiment> Next, the usage method of the CRB10 of the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 2A and 2B. First, the driver D attaches the contact tool 30 to the shaft SS to which the saddle SD of the RB20 is fixed. In this case, the shaft SS is passed through the fixture 34 of the contact tool 30 and the fixture 34 is screwed to the shaft SS. Then, the contact tool 30 is attached to the RB20 and the CRB10 is completed. Next, the driver D adjusts the position of the contact portion 32 so that the contact portion 32 of the contact tool 30 contacts his / her abdomen in a state of sitting on the saddle SD and bending forward (in a state of tilting the upper body forward). Specifically, the position of the second support rod 342 with respect to the first support rod 341 is adjusted. When appropriately adjusted, the contact portion 32 is arranged at the position shown in FIG. 2A, and the setting of the contact tool 30 is completed. Next, as shown in FIG. 2A, the driver D operates the CRB10 while bringing his / her abdomen into contact with the contact portion 32.

[0032] The above is the description of the usage method of the CRB10 of the first embodiment.

[0033] <Effects of the first embodiment> Next, the effects of the first embodiment will be described.

[0034] 〔The first effect〕 As described above, when driving the RB20, it is preferable that the driver D sits on the saddle with the pelvis upright in the vertical direction and bends the abdomen to lean the upper body forward (refer to the ideal driving posture in FIG. 1). However, maintaining or achieving this ideal driving posture is not easy for drivers D other than some advanced drivers. By the way, as shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the contact device 30 of the first embodiment includes a contact portion 32 and a support portion 34. The contact portion 32 is disposed at a position (1) above the saddle SD in the vertical direction of the RB20 and (2) between the handle HD and the saddle SD in the front-rear direction of the RB20, and contacts at least the abdomen of the driver in the driving posture. The support portion 34 connects the RB20 and the contact portion 32 to support the contact portion 32. Therefore, by using the contact device 30 (by using the CRB10), the driver D can maintain or achieve a more ideal driving posture. In other words, by using the contact device 30 of the first embodiment, the driver D can be maintained in an ideal driving posture. Accordingly, according to the CRB10 of the first embodiment, the driver D can drive the RB20 in an ideal driving posture.

[0035] 〔Second effect〕 In the cylindrical body 322 constituting the contact portion 32, the contact surface that contacts the abdomen of the driver D, that is, the upper surface in the vertical direction of the RB20 of the outer peripheral surface of the cylindrical body 322 forms a curve protruding toward the abdomen when viewed from the width direction of the RB20 (see FIGS. 2A and 2B). Therefore, the abdomen is pressed against the contact surface constituting the curved surface and is ideally easily bent. Therefore, the contact device 30 of the first embodiment can bend the abdomen so that the driver D assumes an ideal driving posture as compared with the case where the contact surface that contacts the abdomen in the contact portion 32 is a straight line (when the contact surface is a flat surface) when viewed from the width direction of the RB20.

[0036] 〔Third effect〕 The contact tool 30 of the first embodiment includes a support portion 34 that supports the contact portion 32. As shown in FIGS. 2A and 2B, the support portion 34 includes a first support bar 341 and a second support bar 342, and the second support bar 342 is attached to the first support bar 341 such that one or both of the attachment angle and the attachment position can be adjusted. That is, the contact portion 32 is swingably connected to the support portion 34. Therefore, compared with the case where the contact portion 32 of the contact tool 30 of the first embodiment cannot swing relative to the support portion 34, the contact tool 30 of the first embodiment can place the driver D in an ideal driving posture while accommodating the movement of the driver D during driving.

[0037] 〔Fourth effect〕 In addition, in the contact tool 30 of the first embodiment, the second support bar 342 is attached to the first support bar 341 such that one or both of the attachment angle and the attachment position can be adjusted. Therefore, the position of the contact portion 32 with respect to the RB20 can be adjusted. Therefore, the contact tool 30 of the first embodiment can be used to accommodate a plurality of drivers D with different body types.

[0038] 〔Fifth effect〕 In the contact tool 30 of the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2B, the support portion 34 includes a first support bar 341, a second support bar 342, and a fixture 343. The fixture 343 is, for example, a C-shaped member, and is screwed while passing a shaft SS through its inside, and is attached to the shaft SS. Therefore, the contact tool 30 can be arranged at a position different from that during use (see (A) in FIG. 2D) (see (B) in FIG. 2D) by changing the fixing angle of the fixture 343 while remaining attached to the RB20. Therefore, in the contact tool 30 of the first embodiment, by arranging the contact tool 30 at the position of (B) in FIG. 2D by the driver D, the driver D can drive with the CRB10 as the RB20.

[0039] The above is the description of the effects of the first embodiment. Also, the above is the description of the first embodiment.

[0040] <<Second Embodiment>> Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the functions, configurations, usage methods, and effects of the CRB10A (another example of a bicycle with a contact tool) of the second embodiment will be described. In the following description, only the parts different from the first embodiment (see FIGS. 2A to 2D) in the second embodiment will be described.

[0041] <Functions, Configuration, and Usage Method of the CRB of the Second Embodiment> FIG. 3 is a view of a part of the contact tool 30A of the second embodiment as seen from the front side in the front-rear direction of the CRB10A. In the contact portion 32A of the contact tool 30A of the second embodiment, the cylindrical body 322 (see FIG. 2C) constituting the contact portion 32 of the first embodiment is changed to a cylindrical body 322A. In the cylindrical body 322A, the contact surface that contacts the abdomen of the driver D forms a curved surface whose protruding amount gradually increases from the center in the width direction of the CRB10A to both end sides. Therefore, the cylindrical body 322A fits more easily to the abdomen of the driver D than the cylindrical body 322 of the first embodiment.

[0042] <Effects of the Second Embodiment> The contact tool 30A of the second embodiment can bend the abdomen so that the driver D assumes an ideal driving posture as compared with the case of the first embodiment (see FIG. 2C). Other effects of the second embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[0043] The above is the description of the second embodiment.

[0044] <<Third Embodiment>> Next, with reference to FIG. 4, the functions, configurations, usage methods, and effects of the CRB10B (another example of a bicycle with a contact tool) of the third embodiment will be described. In the following description, only the parts different from the first embodiment (see FIGS. 2A to 2D) in the third embodiment will be described.

[0045] <Functions, Configuration, and Usage Method of the CRB of the Third Embodiment> FIG. 4 is a view of a part of the contact member 30B of the third embodiment as seen from the front side in the longitudinal direction of the CRB10B, and a simplified graph for explaining its hardness. In the contact portion 32B of the contact member 30B of the third embodiment, the cylindrical body 322 (see FIG. 2C) constituting the contact portion 32 of the first embodiment is changed to a cylindrical body 322B. Specifically, the cylindrical body 322B is composed of a central portion 322B1 and a pair of end portions 322B2 disposed on both sides with the central portion 322B1 interposed therebetween. The central portion 322B1 is configured such that the radii on both ends thereof gradually decrease, and the pair of end portions 322B2 overlap with the central portion 322B1 in a partial region. The central portion 322B1 is softer (more likely to dent) than the pair of end portions 322B2. In other words, the pair of end portions 322B2 is harder (less likely to dent) than the central portion 322B1. Note that the outer diameter of the cylindrical body 322B is the same as the outer diameter of the cylindrical body 322 of the first embodiment. With the above configuration, the contact portion 32B of the third embodiment has a hardness profile in which the center in the width direction of the CRB10B is the softest, gradually becomes harder in a certain region extending from the center to both ends, and further has a region with the maximum hardness. Therefore, the cylindrical body 322B is more likely to fit the abdomen of the driver D than the cylindrical body 322 of the first embodiment, like the cylindrical body 322A (see FIG. 3) of the second embodiment.

[0046] <Effect of the Third Embodiment> The contact member 30B of the third embodiment can bend the abdomen so that the driver D assumes an ideal driving posture as compared with the case of the first embodiment (see FIG. 2C). Other effects of the third embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[0047] The above is the description of the third embodiment.

[0048] ≪Fourth Embodiment≫ Next, the functions, configurations, usage methods, and effects of the CRB10C (another example of a bicycle with a contact member) of the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 5. In the following description, only the parts different from the first embodiment (see FIGS. 2A to 2D) in the fourth embodiment will be described.

[0049] <Function, Configuration, and Usage Method of the CRB in the Fourth Embodiment> FIG. 5 is a view of the CRB10C in the fourth embodiment, and (1), (2), and (3) are partial enlarged views in a state where the rotation axis (rod body 321C) is set at different angles. In the contact portion 32C of the contact tool 30C in the fourth embodiment, the rod body 321 and the cylindrical body 322 (see FIG. 2C) constituting the contact portion 32 in the first embodiment are changed to a rod body 321C and a cylindrical body 322C, respectively. Specifically, the rod body 321C is rotatably connected around the axis with respect to the second support rod 342. Further, the rod body 321C constitutes an eccentric shaft of the cylindrical body 322C. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 5, when the rod body 321C is set at different angles, the arrangement of the contact portion 32C with respect to the RB20 is changed.

[0050] <Effect of the Fourth Embodiment> The contact tool 30C in the fourth embodiment can finely adjust the contact pressure of the contact portion 32C that contacts the abdomen so that the driver D assumes an ideal driving posture. Other effects of the third embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment.

[0051] The above is the description of the fourth embodiment.

[0052] ≪Fifth Embodiment≫ Next, the function, configuration, usage method, and effect of the CRB10D (another example of a bicycle with a contact tool) in the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 6. In the following description, only the parts different from the first embodiment (see FIGS. 2A to 2D) in the fifth embodiment will be described.

[0053] <Function, Configuration, and Usage Method of the CRB in the Fifth Embodiment> FIG. 6 is a partial enlarged view of the CRB10D in the fifth embodiment. In the contact tool 30D of the fifth embodiment, the contact portion 32 (see FIG. 2C) of the first embodiment is changed to a contact portion 32D. Specifically, the contact portion 32D is a member that has a fan shape when viewed from the width direction and is long in the width direction, and its curved surface is supported by the second support bar 342 with the curved surface facing upward in the vertical direction so as to contact the abdomen of the driver D.

[0054] <Effect of the Fifth Embodiment> The effect of the contact tool 30D of the fifth embodiment is basically the same as that of the first embodiment.

[0055] The above is the description of the fifth embodiment.

[0056] ≪Sixth Embodiment≫ Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the functions, configurations, usage methods, and effects of the CRB10E (another example of a bicycle with a contact tool) of the sixth embodiment will be described. In the following description, only the parts different from the first embodiment (see FIGS. 2A to 2D) in the sixth embodiment will be described.

[0057] <Functions, Configurations, and Usage Methods of the CRB of the Sixth Embodiment> FIG. 7 is a view of the CRB10E of the sixth embodiment and the driver D driving the CRB10E, as viewed from the right side in the width direction of the contact CRB10E. In the contact tool 30E of the sixth embodiment, the contact portion 32 (see FIG. 2C) of the first embodiment is changed to a contact portion 32E. Specifically, as an example, the contact portion 32E is elliptical when viewed from the width direction, and its curved surface is supported by the second support bar 342 with the curved surface facing upward in the vertical direction so as to contact from the abdomen to the chest of the driver D.

[0058] <Effect of the Sixth Embodiment> Compared with the case of the first embodiment (see FIG. 2C), the contact tool 30E of the sixth embodiment can maintain the posture so that the driver D assumes an ideal driving posture, while bending the abdomen and preventing the upper part (for example, the chest) above the abdomen from tilting too much. Other effects of the sixth embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment.

[0059] The above is the description of the sixth embodiment.

[0060] ≪Seventh Embodiment≫ Next, with reference to FIG. 8, the functions, configurations, usage methods, and effects of the CRB10F (another example of a bicycle with a contact tool) of the seventh embodiment will be described. In the following description, only the parts different from the first embodiment (refer to FIGS. 2A to 2D) in the seventh embodiment will be described.

[0061] <Functions, Configuration, and Usage Method of the CRB in the Seventh Embodiment> FIG. 8 is a partially enlarged view of the CRB10F of the seventh embodiment. Although the contact portion 32 of the contact tool 30F in the seventh embodiment has the same configuration as the contact portion 32 (refer to FIG. 2C) of the first embodiment, its mounting position has been changed to the front side (near the handle HD) in the front-rear direction of the upper frame UFL that connects the handle HD and the saddle SD in the frame FL from the shaft SS.

[0062] <Effects of the Seventh Embodiment> The effects of the seventh embodiment are the same as those of the first embodiment. Considering also the first embodiment (refer to FIG. 2B), since the contact tool 30 is attached to the RB20 with the fixture 343, the mounting position can be changed according to the physique of the driver D, etc.

[0063] The above is the description of the seventh embodiment.

[0064] ≪Eighth Embodiment≫ Next, with reference to FIG. 9, the functions, configurations, usage methods, and effects of the CRB10G (another example of a bicycle with a contact tool) of the eighth embodiment will be described. In the following description, only the parts different from the first embodiment (refer to FIGS. 2A to 2D) in the eighth embodiment will be described.

[0065] <Functions, Configuration, and Usage Method of the CRB in the Eighth Embodiment> FIG. 9 is a partially enlarged view of the CRB10G of the eighth embodiment. Unlike the support portion 34 (see FIG. 2C) of the first embodiment, the support portion 34G of the contact tool 30G of the eighth embodiment connects the fixture 343 and the contact portion 32 only with the first support bar 341. Further, the mounting position of the support portion 34G is changed to the central portion in the front-rear direction of the upper frame UFL that connects the handle HD and the saddle SD in the frame FL from the shaft SS.

[0066] <Effect of the Eighth Embodiment> The contact tool 30G of the eighth embodiment is lower in cost than in the case of the first embodiment (see FIG. 2B). Other effects of the eighth embodiment are the same as those in the case of the first embodiment.

[0067] The above is the description of the eighth embodiment.

[0068] ≪Ninth Embodiment≫ Next, the functions, configurations, usage methods, and effects of the CRB10H (another example of a bicycle with a contact tool) of the ninth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 10. In the following description, only the parts different from the eighth embodiment (see FIG. 9) in the ninth embodiment will be described.

[0069] <Functions, Configuration, and Usage Method of the CRB of the Ninth Embodiment> FIG. 10 is a view of the CRB10H of the ninth embodiment, which is (1) a partially enlarged view when the contact tool 30H is arranged at the use position, (2) a partially enlarged view when the support portion 34H of the contact tool 30H is tilted and the contact tool 30H is arranged at the non-use position, and (3) a partially enlarged view when the contact portion 32H of the contact tool 30H is folded. In the contact tool 30H of the ninth embodiment, the contact portion 32 and the support portion 34G of the eighth embodiment are changed to the respective contact portion 32H and support portion 34H. Specifically, the support portion 34H is attached such that the first support bar 341 can swing within a range of an angle of approximately 90° with respect to the fixture 343 (see (A) and (B) of FIG. 10). Further, the support portion 34H has a fastener 344 that fixes the first support bar 341 located at the use position in a state standing with respect to the fixture 343 (see (A) of FIG. 10). Further, the contact portion 32H is configured to be foldable at an angle of approximately 90° on both sides near the center in the width direction (see (B) and (C) of FIG. 10).

[0070] <Effect of the Ninth Embodiment> The contact tool 30H of the ninth embodiment can be folded along the upper frame UFL when not in use. Other effects of the ninth embodiment are the same as those of the eighth embodiment.

[0071] The above is the description of the ninth embodiment.

[0072] ≪Plurality of Modification Examples≫ As described above, the present invention has been described with reference to the first to ninth embodiments. However, the forms included in the technical scope of the present invention are not limited to these embodiments. The technical scope of the present invention also includes a plurality of embodiments described below.

[0073] For example, in the above description, the first to ninth embodiments have been described as separate forms. However, for example, a form in which components of other embodiments are combined with one of these embodiments may also be possible.

[0074] Further, in the description of the above embodiments, examples of the bicycle with a contact tool are the road bicycles 10, 10B, 10C, etc. with a contact tool. However, an example of the bicycle with a contact tool is not limited to a road bicycle type. For example, a training bicycle used in a training gym may also be possible.

Description of Reference Numerals

[0075] 10 Road bicycle with a contact tool (an example of a bicycle with a contact tool) 10A Road bicycle with a contact tool (an example of a bicycle with a contact tool) 10B Road bicycle with a contact tool (an example of a bicycle with a contact tool) 10C Road bicycle with a contact tool (an example of a bicycle with a contact tool) 10D Road bicycle with a contact tool (an example of a bicycle with a contact tool) 10E Road bike with contact device (an example of a bicycle with a contact device) 10F Road bike with contact device (an example of a bicycle with a contact device) 10G Road bike with contact device (an example of a bicycle with a contact device) 10H Road bike with contact device (an example of a bicycle with a contact device) 20 Road bike (an example of a bicycle) 30 Contact device 30A Contact device 30B Contact device 30C Contact device 30D Contact device 30E Contact device 30F Contact device 30G Contact device 30H Contact device 32 Contact part 32A Contact part 32B Contact part 32C Contact part 32D Contact part 32E Contact part 32F Contact part 32G Contact part 32H Contact part 321 Rod body 321C Rod body 322 Cylindrical body 322A Cylindrical body 322B Cylindrical body 322B1 Central part 322B2 Pair of end parts 322C Cylindrical body 34 Support part 341 First support rod (an example of one elongated body) 342 Second support rod (an example of another elongated body) 343 Fixture 344 Fastener 34G Support part 34H Support part D Driver FL Frame FT Front wheel HD Handle RT Rear wheel SD Saddle SS shaft (an example of a shaft body) UFL upper frame

Claims

1. A contact member attached to a bicycle and contacting its driver, which is disposed above the saddle in the vertical direction of the bicycle and at a position between the handlebar and the saddle in the longitudinal direction of the bicycle, and has a contact portion that contacts at least the abdomen of the driver in the driving posture; a support portion attached to the bicycle, connecting the bicycle and the contact portion, and supporting the contact portion; A contact member comprising:

2. The contact surface of the contact portion that contacts the abdomen forms a curve protruding toward the abdomen when viewed from the width direction of the bicycle. The contact member according to Claim 1.

3. The contact surface forms a curved surface whose amount of protrusion gradually increases from the center in the width direction of the bicycle toward both ends. The contact member according to Claim 2.

4. The contact portion is swingably connected to the support portion. The contact member according to Claim 1.

5. The support portion includes two elongated bodies. One of the two elongated bodies is attached to the bicycle at one end thereof. The other of the two elongated bodies is attached to the one elongated body such that one or both of the attachment angle and the attachment position can be adjusted, and is connected to the contact portion at one end thereof. The contact member according to Claim 1.

6. The support portion is attached to the shaft body to which the saddle of the bicycle is fixed. The contact member according to Claim 1.

7. A bicycle with a contact member, comprising the contact member according to any one of Claims 1 to 6, and a bicycle to which the contact member is attached. A bicycle with a contact member.

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