Bicycle Component Motion Sensing for Realistic Virtual Training
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing stationary bicycle trainers lack ergonomic adjustability and fail to provide realistic locomotion, limiting the immersive and accurate training experience, especially when integrated with virtual training systems.
Innovation Solution
A timely component movement measuring system that accurately and adjustably measures the movement of bicycle components, such as handlebars, using sensors like Hall Effect sensors and magnets, to provide precise input into virtual environments, enhancing the realism and muscle memory training.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a basic stationary bicycle setup is used, then the bicycle remains stationary and provides a pedaling workout, but it lacks ergonomic adjustability and realistic locomotion
Solution Approach 1:
The system divides the bicycle into multiple measurable components (handlebars, pedals, saddle, wheels) with individual sensors on each, allowing independent measurement and adjustment of each segment's movement to achieve realistic locomotion while maintaining overall system manageability
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor system is designed to measure multiple types of movement (rotation, translation, orientation) across different bicycle components using the same basic sensor technology platform, providing universal measurement capability that enhances adaptability without proportionally increasing complexity
2Measurement precision
If a bicycle trainer with roller and resistance mechanism is used, then the bicycle can be held securely and provide resistance, but it fails to provide accurate component movement measurement for virtual training
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces complex mechanical measurement systems with electronic sensors (Hall Effect sensors, accelerometers, gyroscopes) that directly measure component movement parameters, achieving high measurement precision while reducing mechanical complexity through electronic sensing
Solution Approach 2:
The system measures and tracks multiple movement parameters (angular position, linear displacement, orientation angles) simultaneously using sensor arrays, transforming physical component movements into precise digital data for virtual training integration without adding significant system complexity
3Loss of information
If no movement measurement system is integrated, then the training setup remains simple, but it cannot translate real-world movements into virtual environments accurately
Solution Approach 1:
The sensor system continuously monitors component movements and provides real-time feedback data to the virtual training environment, ensuring accurate translation of physical movements into virtual actions with minimal information loss through continuous measurement and data transmission
Solution Approach 2:
The sensor array acts as an intermediary between the physical bicycle components and the virtual training system, capturing movement data and transmitting it to bridge the gap between real-world and virtual environments without requiring direct complex integration
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables a highly immersive and realistic virtual training experience by accurately translating real-world bicycle movements into virtual environments, allowing users to practice and develop muscle memory for various riding scenarios and conditions.
Implementation Method 1
A timely component movement measuring system that accurately and adjustably measures the movement of bicycle components, such as handlebars, using sensors like Hall Effect sensors and magnets
Data Source
AI summary
A timely component movement measuring system for a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a component of a vehicle, the component having a range of motion. The system also includes a sensor to measure a movement of the component through some or all of the range of motion of the component.