Bicycle Simulator Tilting Support for Slopes and Steering Ranges
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle simulators lack the ability to simulate road surfaces with slopes and adjust steering ranges based on the rider's type, leading to a lack of dynamic and realistic riding experiences.
Innovation Solution
A bicycle simulator that includes a first support bar rotating with respect to a second support bar, allowing the bicycle to be tilted at the same angle as the rotation angle of the first support bar, with features like a front wheel support, rear wheel support, weight-measuring portion, air-blowing device, and display device to create a dynamic and realistic riding experience.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If a first support bar rotates with respect to a second support bar to simulate road slopes, then the realism of riding experience is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The first support bar is designed to rotate dynamically with respect to the second support bar, allowing the bicycle to tilt at the same angle as the rotation angle. This dynamic adjustment mechanism enables simulation of various road slopes and conditions, improving riding realism while maintaining a relatively simple structural implementation through rotational degrees of freedom.
2Adaptability or versatility
If the bicycle is tilted to match rotation angle of support bar to simulate slopes, then the realism of riding experience is improved, but the stability of the bicycle structure deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The bicycle tilting mechanism is designed to match the rotation angle of the first support bar, creating a dynamic system where the bicycle leans into simulated slopes. This dynamic tilting capability enhances realism by replicating actual riding posture on inclined surfaces while maintaining stability through controlled rotational movement within defined angular ranges.
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AI summary
Provided is a bicycle simulator including: a frame support portion for supporting a bicycle frame, the bicycle frame connecting front and rear wheels of the bicycle; and a base portion supporting the frame support portion, wherein the frame support portion includes: a first support bar having one end portion thereof fixed to the bicycle frame; a second support bar having one end portion thereof fixed to the base portion; and a connection portion for connecting the other end portion of the second support bar and the other end portion of the first support bar, wherein the first support bar is connected to be rotatable about one axis with respect to the second support bar. According to the present disclosure, a bicycle simulator may be provided whereby a road surface having a slope is realized, while various travel modes enabling a steering range to be adjusted according to the type of rider are realized, and thus, a dynamic experience which is extremely similar to an actual riding situation may be achieved.