Removable Bicycle Resistance Support for Adjustable Pedaling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current bicycle training options require riders to exercise in one location, limiting the ability to vary pedaling intensity without relying on elevation changes or gear adjustments, and there is a need for equipment that allows adjustable resistance for enhanced outdoor training capabilities.
Innovation Solution
A removable attachment system for bicycles that alters resistance by using a resistance support connected to either the front or rear tire, incorporating interchangeable resistance devices that can engage various points on the bicycle frame, including magnetic and electromagnet-based systems for adjustable resistance.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a stationary bicycle or portable trainer is used, then the rider can exercise indoors with controlled resistance, but the rider is limited to one location and cannot vary pedaling intensity independently of terrain
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance device incorporates adjustable resistance mechanisms that allow the rider to dynamically change pedaling intensity during outdoor rides, independent of terrain conditions. The resistance support system enables real-time adjustment of resistance levels, providing dynamic control similar to indoor trainers but while maintaining outdoor riding flexibility.
Solution Approach 2:
The resistance support system is designed to be universally attachable to various bicycle frames at multiple locations (front tire, rear tire, seatstay, down tube, seat tube). This multi-functional attachment capability allows the same device to provide resistance training in diverse outdoor settings while maintaining ease of operation through consistent adjustment mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the rider relies on elevation changes or gear adjustments to vary workout intensity, then no additional equipment is needed, but the rider cannot adjust resistance independently of terrain and elevation
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance training system is segmented into separate components: a resistance device with adjustment mechanisms and a resistance support system with multiple attachment points. This segmentation allows the resistance adjustment function to be independent of terrain and elevation, while keeping the overall device complexity manageable through modular design.
Solution Approach 2:
The resistance support acts as an intermediary between the bicycle frame and the resistance device, providing multiple attachment points that distribute the resistance load across different frame locations. This intermediary structure enables independent resistance adjustment without requiring complex integration with the bicycle's existing mechanics.
3Ease of operation
If a resistance device is attached to alter tire revolution resistance, then pedaling intensity can be adjusted independently of terrain, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The resistance support system is designed with universal attachment capability across multiple bicycle frame locations (front tire, rear tire, seatstay, down tube, seat tube). This multi-functionality allows the same resistance device to work with various attachment points, simplifying the overall system complexity while maintaining ease of pedaling intensity control.
Solution Approach 2:
The resistance device incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms that allow riders to easily modify pedaling intensity during operation. The resistance support system provides flexible mounting options that accommodate these dynamic adjustments without requiring complex reconfiguration of the attachment structure.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
Enables riders to vary pedaling intensity independently of the terrain and enhances workout options by allowing adjustable resistance on both standard trainers and outdoor rides, providing enhanced physical training capabilities.
Implementation Method 1
incorporating interchangeable resistance devices that can engage various points on the bicycle frame, including magnetic and electromagnet-based systems for adjustable resistance
Data Source
AI summary
The invention encompasses a removable attachment for installing on a bicycle with the goal of altering the resistance to either front tire or back tire revolution. In this way, the bicycle includes enhanced physical training capabilities allowing the rider to use a bicycle on a standard trainer frame or as a regular bicycle for riding in the usual manner. In one embodiment, the attachment includes a resistance support connected to a bicycle and supporting a resistance device that engages a bicycle wheel or bicycle tire for altering the resistance to tire revolution. In this exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a resistance support attached to the bicycle proximate a bicycle tire along with a resistance device removably attached to the resistance support. In one embodiment, the resistance device defines a slot, and the resistance support projects through the slot to position the resistance device against the bicycle wheel or the bicycle tire.