Indoor Bike Stand Lateral Movement Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing bicycle training equipment does not effectively simulate outdoor pedaling conditions with lateral movement, which engages the user's shoulders, arms, and abdomen, as it lacks integrated components for lateral movement degrees.
Innovation Solution
A bicycle stand with a main bar, a front support attached to the fork, and a rear roller set that allows unrestricted lateral movement, utilizing stabilizers like springs or cushions to mimic outdoor pedaling by enabling the bicycle to move laterally, simulating real-life cycling conditions.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional bicycle stands with fixed supports are used, then the bicycle is stable during indoor training, but the user cannot engage upper body muscles (shoulders, arms, abdomen) because lateral movement is restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies the Dynamics principle by replacing fixed supports with dynamic elements: the front support uses a spring mechanism that allows controlled lateral movement, and the rear support uses a roller that permits side-to-side motion. This enables the bicycle to move laterally during training, engaging upper body muscles while maintaining sufficient stability through the elastic and rolling support mechanisms.
2Adaptability or versatility
If fixed support structures are used to stabilize the bicycle, then the bicycle remains stationary, but the training experience does not simulate real outdoor cycling conditions with lateral movements
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements dynamic support systems where the front fork connects to a movable support via a spring, and the rear wheel rests on a roller. These dynamic elements allow the bicycle to move laterally and simulate outdoor cycling conditions while maintaining reliable positioning through the continuous contact and elastic restoration of the spring and roller mechanisms.
3Productivity
If rigid supports are used to prevent bicycle movement, then the bicycle is securely held in place, but the training effectiveness is reduced due to lack of lateral movement simulation
Solution Approach 1:
The patent uses relatively simple dynamic mechanisms: a spring-loaded front support and a roller-based rear support. These mechanisms provide the necessary lateral movement for effective training while maintaining manageable device complexity through the use of common mechanical elements rather than complex active control systems.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the support parameters from rigid and fixed to elastic and mobile. The spring mechanism allows controlled displacement in the lateral direction, while the roller enables smooth side-to-side movement. These parameter changes enhance training effectiveness by simulating outdoor conditions while keeping the device structure relatively simple.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The solution effectively engages the user's upper body by allowing lateral movement, providing a more realistic cycling experience that targets the shoulders, arms, and abdomen, enhancing the effectiveness of indoor bicycle training.
Implementation Method 1
springs or cushions below the front fork enable a degree of lateral movement to the left and right
Implementation Method 2
the roller set is configured to allow unrestricted movement of the rear tire of the bicycle in a lateral direction
Data Source
AI summary
The present invention relates to an indoor stand with degrees of movement side gear for use with bicycles comprising two main components assembled in an integrated manner: 1) a rear roller and 2) a front stand that attaches to the fork, instead of the front wheel, in which springs or cushions below the front fork allow degree of lateral movement to the left and right, in which a main bar is coupled to the base by an axis that allows the lateral movement degrees with stability. The presence of these components makes the present invention well simulate the experience of pedaling outdoors and working on the user's shoulders, arms and abdomen.