Cycling Trainer Anchoring Assembly With Intersecting Rotation Axes
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current indoor cycling training apparatuses fail to accurately simulate outdoor cycling movements, limiting the effectiveness of training by not allowing the use of a rider's own bicycle and not replicating natural balancing and oscillating movements, which affects muscle equilibrium and respiratory stability.
Innovation Solution
A training apparatus with a rolling platform and an anchoring assembly that includes intersecting rotation axes (X and Z) at the rear wheel's rolling point, allowing the bicycle to pivot freely and maintain natural muscle chains, along with an articulated joint between the fork and intermediate arm to support the bicycle's weight, and adjustable components for varying wheel diameters and user sizes.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Stability of the object's composition
If the bicycle is securely fastened on the rolling platform, then the stability of the training apparatus is improved, but the freedom of movement required to reproduce balancing and oscillating movements is compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring assembly uses articulated joints with rotation axes that allow dynamic adjustment of the bicycle's position and orientation on the rolling platform. The fork connects to the intermediate arm via an articulated joint defining rotation axis X, and the securing arm connects to the lateral moving part via an articulated joint defining rotation axis Z, enabling the system to adapt between stable securing and free movement as needed
Solution Approach 2:
The anchoring assembly is divided into multiple segmented components: fork, intermediate arm, securing arm, and lateral moving part, each connected by articulated joints. This segmentation allows independent movement of each component while maintaining overall stability, enabling the bicycle to reproduce natural balancing movements without compromising the platform's stability
2Adaptability or versatility
If the apparatus restricts the bicycle's movement to simulate outdoor training, then the realism of training conditions is improved, but the natural muscle chain alignment and respiratory stability are compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The articulated joints with rotation axes X and Z allow the bicycle to dynamically adjust its position and orientation, reproducing natural balancing and oscillating movements while maintaining muscle chain alignment. The system can adapt to different riding positions and movements without restricting natural biomechanical patterns
Solution Approach 2:
The apparatus allows continuous adjustment of the bicycle's position and orientation parameters through the articulated joints, enabling simulation of various outdoor training conditions while maintaining natural muscle chain alignment. The rotation axes are positioned to preserve the natural biomechanics of cycling movements
3Manufacturing precision
If the apparatus is designed for a specific bicycle size, then the precision of training simulation is improved, but the adaptability to different user needs and bicycle sizes is reduced
Solution Approach 1:
The anchoring assembly is designed with adjustable components that can accommodate different bicycle sizes and user needs. The articulated joints and rotation axes are positioned to work with various wheel diameters and bicycle configurations, making the apparatus universally applicable while maintaining training simulation precision for each configuration
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Enables realistic simulation of outdoor cycling movements, maintaining natural muscle chain alignment and respiratory stability, while accommodating different bicycle sizes and user needs, thereby enhancing training effectiveness and muscle development.
Implementation Method 1
a rolling platform (2) which has a front rolling area (3) and a rear rolling area (4)
Implementation Method 2
said intermediate arm (9) is joined by the lower portion (9') thereof in an articulated manner to a securing arm (11), defining a rotation axis X, and where said securing arm (11) is joined in an articulated manner to a lateral moving part (12) defining a rotation axis Z
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AI summary
A training apparatus for cycling (1) comprising a rolling platform (2) that has a front rolling area (3) and a rear rolling area (4), and an anchoring assembly (5) that supports the bicycle (8) on a rolling platform (2). Said anchoring assembly (5) has a fork (6) that is joined by the ends (6') of the arms thereof to the axle of the rear wheel (7) of the bicycle (8) and on the other end (6"), it is linked to an intermediate arm (9), where said intermediate arm (9) is joined by the lower portion (9') thereof in an articulated manner to a securing arm (11), defining a rotation axis "X", and where said securing arm (11) is joined in an articulated manner to a lateral moving part (12) defining a rotation axis "Z", where the rotation axis "X" and the rotation axis "Z" intersect at a rolling point (13).