| Class / Patent application number | Description | Number of patent applications / Date published |
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| 482061000 | Stand for converting bicycle | 45 |
| 20090075785 | BICYCLE TRAINER - A bicycle trainer is adapted for use with a bicycle. The trainer includes a base and a frame having spaced apart ends adapted to engage and support the bicycle. A pivoting assembly is joined to the frame of a central portion of the frame and to the base. The pivoting assembly allows movement between the frame and the base and includes a biasing mechanism that resists tilting of the frame relative to the base. The frame is supported only by the pivoting assembly. | 03-19-2009 |
| 20090264261 | Roller trainer assembly with safeguards - Bicycle rollers that include a frame and front and rear rollers mounted in the frame, each having two lateral ends. Also, a pair of bumper/rollers are mounted on the frame adjacent both sides of the front roller. They are mounted so as to be horizontally rotatable, thereby acting to constrain a wheel of a bicycle supported by the front roller from moving laterally off the roller, while not stopping rotation of the bicycle wheel. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100062908 | Bicycle Trainer with Variable Resistance to Pedaling - The invention is a bicycle trainer to which a standard bicycle temporarily attaches for exercise and simulated rides. A lifting mechanism raises and lowers the front tire, and in preferred embodiments, a frame engages the rear tire to hold the rear tire in an elevated position against a resistance cylinder. The resistance cylinder provides a force against rear tire revolution and varies the resistance to pedaling. The resistance cylinder can vary resistance against back tire revolution by pumping a resistance fluid into and out of the cylinder, by changing the position of the resistance cylinder in relation to the back tire, or by translation of the bicycle back and forth. In other embodiments, the trainer is electronically controlled to simulate real-world geographical courses programmed into a readable format for electronically maneuvering front tire and back tire positions as necessary to provide resistance to pedaling. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100062909 | Bicycle Trainer with Variable Magnetic Resistance to Pedaling - A bicycle trainer provides variable resistance to pedaling and allows for a rider to simulate a real-world bicycle course. The trainer engages both the front tire and the back tire of the bicycle and adjusts each according to the rider's preferences during a training session. The front tire lifts up and down as the bicycle moves forward and backward on the trainer. The back tire is adjusted by incorporating magnets thereon in the form of magnetic elements on a sleeve or a clip that engages the back tire and/or the back tire rim. The magnets on the back tire may also be attached to the spokes. The trainer includes magnets as well, usually of opposite polarity, and adds resistance to pedaling when the magnetic fields of the magnets interact to resist back tire revolution. | 03-11-2010 |
| 20100125029 | Sway Capable Stationary Bicycle Base - A sway capable stationary bicycle system comprises a bicycle frame with an inertial wheel firmly mounted on a sway capable base comprising a base core which can sway side to side relative to the upright equilibrium plane of the bicycle frame by rotating on two hinges mounted on a base support which rests on the ground and which has 4 pneumatic or hydraulic struts or elastic air-filled chambers connecting each corner of the base support to the corresponding corner of the base core above. A rider can mount the bike frame which comprises further a saddle, a pedal and crank arm mechanism with a sprocket driving a chain which in turn drives the inertial wheel by means of a concentric gear. The entire rider plus bicycle system exhibits an unstable equilibrium at the upright position which challenges the rider to sway his body from side to side to counterbalance the swaying of the bicycle itself in a similar manner to a real road bicycle. The struts or elastic air-filled chambers have a stiffening response at large sway angles in order to limit the swaying to safe limits and avoid the crashing of the rider sideways under the lateral component of the rider own weight. The entire system potential energy dependence on the sway angle has the shape of a gravitational well with a raised bottom center. | 05-20-2010 |
| 20100234188 | SUPPORT MECHANISM FOR TRANSFORMING BICYCLE INTO STATIONARY BIKE - A support mechanism includes a front unit and a rear unit, wherein two swing members are respectively and pivotably connected to the front unit and the rear unit. Two positioning members are respectively connected to the two swing members and the front wheel shaft and the rear wheel shaft of a bicycle are connected to the two positioning members, so that the bicycle can pivot together with the swing members. Multiple rollers respectively connected to the front unit and the rear unit and the front and rear wheels are rotatably in contact with the rollers. A connection unit is connected between the rollers on the front unit and the rear unit. When treading the pedals of the bicycle, the front and rear wheels are rotated and the front wheel can be pivoted and the bicycle can be swung. | 09-16-2010 |
| 20100317493 | BICYCLE TRAINER - A bicycle trainer is disclosed. The bicycle trainer includes a supporting frame, a roller, a runner and at least one vane. The supporting frame suspends at least one bicycle wheel. The roller is connected to the supporting frame via a shaft member. The roller is driven by the bicycle wheel. A runner is coaxially connected to the roller via the shaft. The vane is pivotally connected to an edge of the runner. | 12-16-2010 |
| 20110015046 | Bicycle Trainer - A bicycle trainer is disclosed. The bicycle trainer includes a supporting frame, a hollow roller, an axle, at least one linking part, a fan and a resistance generator. The supporting frame suspends the driving wheel of a bicycle from the ground. The hollow roller presses up against the driving wheel of the bicycle. The axle is located in the hollow roller and pivotally connected to the supporting frame. The linking part connects the axle and the hollow roller. The fan is located in the hollow roller. The resistance generator provides resistance to the axle. | 01-20-2011 |
| 20110039663 | Bicycle Tire Boot and Method of Use Thereof on a Trainer - Embodiments comprise a tire boot for installation over a bicycle wheel, typically a rear wheel, and the wheel's associated tire. The tire boot is intended for use in conjunction with an indoor training device wherein the boot includes a wear surface that is relatively resistant to wear when spun in contact with a roller of the training device. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110039664 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A HILL TRAINING APPARATUS FOR A BICYCLE TRAINER - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a hill training apparatus for a bicycle trainer. The systems and methods disclosed herein enable cyclists to simulate hill resistance, incline, decline, and body positioning while riding on a bicycle trainer for improved training purposes. | 02-17-2011 |
| 20110136630 | Training Apparatus - Training apparatus arranged for supporting a bicycle, comprising a ground-supported or supportable frame that is at least provided with a supporting roll or rollers for a bicycle back wheel that are movable in the frame in vertical direction, wherein the suspension of said roll or rollers is arranged to convert relative horizontal movements of the roll or rollers into vertical movements thereby compensating and/or attenuating said horizontal movements by gravity. | 06-09-2011 |
| 20110212812 | Bicycle Trainer with Variable Magnetic Resistance to Pedaling - A bicycle trainer provides variable resistance to pedaling and allows for a rider to simulate a real-world bicycle course. The trainer engages both the front tire and the back tire of the bicycle and adjusts each according to the rider's preferences during a training session. The front tire lifts up and down as the bicycle moves forward and backward on the trainer. The back tire is adjusted by incorporating magnets thereon in the form of magnetic elements on a sleeve or a clip that engages the back tire and/or the back tire rim. The magnets on the back tire may also be attached to the spokes. The trainer includes magnets as well, usually of opposite polarity, and adds resistance to pedaling when the magnetic fields of the magnets interact to resist back tire revolution. | 09-01-2011 |
| 20110218080 | ROLLER TRAINER ASSEMBLY WITH LINEAR BEARINGS - A bicycle roller assembly, comprising a frame having a length and including two parallel rods running in the lengthwise dimension of said frame and having a front roller and a pair of rear rollers mounted between said parallel rods. In addition, a base assembly including a set of feet is adapted to rest on a surface. Finally, a support assembly is supported by said base assembly, and includes a set of linear bearings, into which said parallel rods are mounted, so as to permit movement in said lengthwise dimension. | 09-08-2011 |
| 20110275488 | PORTABLE AND ATTACHABLE BICYCLE TRAINER - 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. | 11-10-2011 |
| 20110287902 | BIKE TRAINER - A bike trainer operable by a user for stationary riding when a conventional bicycle is coupled thereto. The bike trainer may be used by removing the rear wheel of the bicycle and selectively coupling the rear dropouts of the bicycle to an axle of the bike trainer. The bike trainer is operative to simulate the “feel” of riding a moving bicycle by providing resistance and inertia similar to that of a bicycle when used normally. To provided these features, the bike trainer includes a fan/flywheel as well as a freewheel mechanism. The bike trainer also includes features that permit simple coupling and decoupling to the bicycle using a “quick release skewer,” which allows users to easily use the bike trainer without required a substantial amount of time. The bike trainer also includes a base configured to support a user of the bike trainer in a fashion such that the user is sturdily supported during use. | 11-24-2011 |
| 20110319231 | ADJUSTABLE STATIONARY BICYCLE - A stationary bicycle comprises a frame. A crankset is rotatably mounted to the frame to receive a pedaling actuation from a user of the stationary bicycle. A seat is mounted to the frame to support the user using the crankset in the pedaling actuation. A handlebar is mounted to the frame to serve as a hand/arm support for the user during the pedaling actuation. Translational joints between the frame and the seat and the handlebar are provided for translational displacement of the seat or handlebar with respect to the crankset. A mechanism is connected to the translational joint for locking the translational joint in a selected position, the mechanism allowing movement of the translational joint solely by a selected actuation displacing the translational joint proportionally in the direction of the translational displacement. | 12-29-2011 |
| 20120238412 | BICYCLE TRAINER WITH VARIABLE RESISTANCE TO PEDALING - The invention is a bicycle trainer to which a standard bicycle temporarily attaches for exercise and simulated rides. A lifting mechanism raises and lowers the front tire, and in preferred embodiments, a frame engages the rear tire to hold the rear tire in an elevated position against a resistance cylinder. The trainer includes support arms that connect to the bicycle and pivot the bicycle in an arcuate path back and forth in relation to a resistance cylinder. The resistance cylinder can thereby vary resistance against back tire revolution. | 09-20-2012 |
| 20130053223 | TRAINING APPARATUS FOR A BICYCLE - A training apparatus for a bicycle has a base, a transmitting device and a damping device. The base has a holding mount and a supporting frame. The transmitting device is mounted on the base and has an axle assembly, a rotating axle, multiple belt pulleys, a belt and a chain wheel group. The axle assembly is mounted through the supporting frame. The rotating axle is mounted through the supporting frame. The belt pulleys are mounted between the axle assembly and the rotating axle. The belt is mounted around the belt pulleys. The damping device is mounted on the base, is mounted around the rotating axle and has a damping wheel, a magnetizer and an adjusting assembly. The damping wheel is mounted around the rotating axle. The magnetizer is connected to the supporting frame around the damping wheel t. The adjusting assembly is connected to the supporting frame and the magnetizer. | 02-28-2013 |
| 20130065734 | ROLLER ASSEMBLY HAVING INTERNAL RESISTANCE COMPONENTS - The application discloses a roller assembly that utilizes internal resistance components to increase resistance to enhance training intensity. The internal resistance components include a rotatable resistance component or impeller coupled to an outer tubular body of the roller. Embodiments disclosed also include a second resistance component to restrict rotation of the rotatable resistance component increasing the torque required to rotate the outer tubular body. In an illustrative embodiment, the rotatable resistance component forms an impeller which is disposed in a fluid chamber within the tubular body and the second resistance component is disposed in the fluid chamber and maintained in a stationary position to impart resistance to rotation, thus increasing the torque required to rotate the outer tubular body. | 03-14-2013 |
| 20130079199 | Bicycle Trainer with Variable Magnetic Resistance to Pedaling - A bicycle trainer provides variable resistance to pedaling and allows for a rider to simulate a real-world bicycle course. The trainer engages both the front tire and the back tire of the bicycle and adjusts each according to the rider's preferences during a training session. The front tire lifts up and down as the bicycle moves forward and backward on the trainer. The back tire is adjusted by incorporating magnets thereon in the form of magnetic elements on a sleeve or a clip that engages the back tire and/or the back tire rim. The magnets on the back tire may also be attached to the spokes. The trainer includes magnets as well, usually of opposite polarity, and adds resistance to pedaling when the magnetic fields of the magnets interact to resist back tire revolution. | 03-28-2013 |
| 20130085043 | Bicycle bottom bracket - A crankset is provided with a spindle rotatably disposed through a bottom bracket shell; two pedal cranks each including a bifurcation at one end and a through hole formed through one arm of the bifurcation; and two compression collars each including a lengthwise slit, two yoke arms each projecting out of the compression collar, a through aperture through one end of one yoke arm, and a threaded hole through one end of the other yoke arm. The through aperture is aligned with the threaded hole. Each compression collar is complimentarily engaged with the bifurcation. Either end of the spindle anchored in the compression collar. Either fastener is driven into either end of the spindle to fasten the compression collar and the spindle together. Either bolt is driven through the through hole and the through aperture into the threaded hole to fasten the pedal crank and the compression collar together. | 04-04-2013 |
| 20130237387 | Controlled Pressure Resistance Unit Engagement System - A controlled pressure resistance unit engagement system for bicycle training devices uses a clutch arrangement to limit the maximum torque applied. By doing so, a consistent, correct pressure on a bicycle tire by the resistance unit is achieved, thereby avoiding damage to the resistance unit and the bicycle tire and allowing a more consistent resistance unit power curve to be achieved. | 09-12-2013 |
| 20130281265 | CYCLING ACCESSORY AND METHOD OF USE - A bicycle trainer, the bicycle trainer comprising a biased, pivot mounted belt for contact with the rear wheel of a bicycle, such that the belt moves in response to rotation of the wheel and applies predetermined tension. | 10-24-2013 |
| 20140045657 | Bicycle Simulator For Static Or Pseudo-Static Use - A bicycle simulator ( | 02-13-2014 |
| 20140066264 | BIKE TRAINER - Provided are a bike trainer, and an exercise apparatus with a bike trainer for supporting a bike on a treadmill. A mounting bracket is adapted to be non-invasively installed on a frame of the treadmill utilizing a releasable fastener that is adjustable to secure an installation of the mounting bracket and allow the mounting bracket to be removed from the frame. A plurality of arms are coupled to the mounting bracket and each include a distal end to be positioned at an elevation vertically above an elevation of the belt of the treadmill. A bike coupler is provided adjacent to the distal end of at least one of the arms, and is adapted to cooperate with a portion of the bike to couple the bike to the bike trainer apparatus and maintain the bike over the belt of the treadmill. | 03-06-2014 |
| 20140087924 | Method and Apparatus For Cycling Training - A method and apparatus are provided for facilitating single-leg cycling training. The apparatus comprises a pair of legs connected to form a self-supporting structure that can be variably positioned relative to the rotational path of the pedals of a cycling device. One of the legs comprises a foot support configured to cooperate with a binding of a cycling shoe to support the foot while the other foot of the user is engaged with a pedal to perform single-leg training. The foot support comprises a pair of spaced apart rows of sockets configured to support the ends of a support rod. During use, the user places a foot on the support rod. | 03-27-2014 |
| 20140094348 | Self-Adjusting Skewer Clamp For A Bicycle Trainer - A self-adjusting bolt action skewer clamp for a bicycle trainer includes a hollow, outer support member and an inner engagement member located inside the support member. The support member has a helical slot with a pocket at one end. The inner engagement member is attached to a handle via a carrier contained within a passage defined by the inner engagement member, and the handle can slide within the helical slot such that the inner engagement member will extend past the support member as the handle is rotated around the helical slot. Once it reaches the pocket, the handle will remain locked in place. The clamp tightens onto a rear axle of the bicycle. The spring allows the bicycle trainer to accommodate bicycles of various sizes without adjustment. | 04-03-2014 |
| 20140171272 | BICYCLE TRAINER - A bicycle trainer including folding legs and a vertically adjustable frame member supporting an axle and cassette where a rider mounts the rear frame, such as dropouts, of a conventional bicycle with the rear wheel removed. The trainer includes a flywheel with a magnetic brake assembly controlled through an open protocol and configured to receive wireless transmitted signals from an app running on a smart phone or other such applications. The flywheel assembly also includes a bracket coupling the magnetic brake with a frame. A strain gauge is mounted on the bracket to detect torque, which is used to calculate a rider's power while using the trainer. | 06-19-2014 |
| 20140274583 | Systems and Methods for a Hill Training Apparatus for a Bicycle Trainer - Disclosed herein are systems and methods for a hill training apparatus for a bicycle trainer. The systems and methods disclosed herein enable cyclists to simulate hill resistance, incline, decline, and body positioning while riding on a bicycle trainer for improved training purposes. | 09-18-2014 |
| 20140296038 | Progressive Resistance System for an Exercise Device - A progressive resistance device is provided having a cylinder having an outer wall which defines an inner chamber. The cylinder is carried on an axle and is rotatable thereabout. An eccentric axle surrounds the axle and is rotatable relative the axle. A magnet carrier partially encircles the eccentric axle and carries a magnet. A bearing is nested between the magnet carrier and the eccentric axle. The magnet carrier is rotatable about the eccentric axle on an axis which is eccentric to the axle's axis, whereby the distance between the magnet and the outer wall is variable as defined by the rotative position of said housing relative said outer wall, which rotative position is governed by the speed of rotation of the cylinder. The progressive resistance device described herein is adapted for use as a roller on a bicycle trainer. | 10-02-2014 |
| 20140378280 | ADJUSTABLE STATIONARY FITTING VEHICLE WITH SIMULATED ELEVATION CONTROL - An optimal bicycle frame size and configuration is determined based on operational characteristics provided by a rider when riding an adjustable stationary bicycle. An optimal motorcycle and motorcycle configuration is determined based on characteristics of the rider when riding an adjustable stationary motorcycle. A camera system can be used to collect anthropomorphic data about the rider to establish an initial positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle. The camera system can also be used to collect real-time information about the rider's body positioning so as to cause adjustment of the positioning of the components of the adjustable vehicle. | 12-25-2014 |
| 20150065309 | BICYCLE TRAINER - The present invention is a bicycle trainer that allows a person to utilize their own bicycle and simulates real and varied road conditions. The device includes the front forks of a bicycle mounted to a stand; the stand including a flexible support arm allowing the bicycle to rock back and forth along a rocking arc; and the rear tire of the bicycle making contact with a roller face of a roller such that the roller is free to rotate in proportion to the rotation of the rear tire. Further, the roller is rotationally connected to a motor for selectively applying resistance and assistance to the rear tire rotation, for simulating real course conditions. Preferably it further includes a motor assembly which includes a frame for housing the roller and motor and rigidly connecting the motor assembly to the stand, the motor is pivotally mounted to the frame about its shaft, such that the motor and roller rotate in proportional unison with each other. | 03-05-2015 |
| 20150133272 | Light Weight Portable Bicycle Rollers - A bicycle rollers device, having a frame that includes a rear mounting assembly for two rear rollers; a front mounting assembly for a front roller; support elements, for supporting the frame above a surface, upon which the support elements are set to rest; and a central bridge connecting the front mounting assembly to the rear mounting gear. Also, two rear rollers are mounted in the rear mounting assembly and a front roller is mounted in the front mounting assembly and defines a roller width. Finally, the central bridge is more narrow than the roller width, thereby permitting a bicycle rider to mount and dismount a bicycle set on the rollers without encountering the central bridge. | 05-14-2015 |
| 20150297945 | Systems and Methods for a Hill Training Apparatus for a Bicycle Trainer - A bicycle trainer with a hill training apparatus is described. The hill training apparatus enables bicyclists to simulate uphill riding (incline), downhill riding (decline), and hill resistance or lack thereof. The hill training apparatus also provides for correct body positioning while riding uphill or downhill, and with or without resistance. Riding on a trainer with correct body positioning provides for improved training. | 10-22-2015 |
| 20150314184 | ROLLER TABLE HAVING A FOLDING STRUCTURE - It consists of a folding structure ( | 11-05-2015 |
| 20160023082 | Bicycle Trainer with Variable Magnetic Resistance to Pedaling - A bicycle trainer provides variable resistance to pedaling and allows for a rider to simulate a real-world bicycle course. The trainer engages both the front tire and the back tire of the bicycle and adjusts each according to the rider's preferences during a training session. The front tire lifts up and down as the bicycle moves forward and backward on the trainer. The back tire is adjusted by incorporating magnets thereon in the form of magnetic elements on a sleeve or a clip that engages the back tire and/or the back tire rim. The magnets on the back tire may also be attached to the spokes. The trainer includes magnets as well, usually of opposite polarity, and adds resistance to pedaling when the magnetic fields of the magnets interact to resist back tire revolution. | 01-28-2016 |
| 20160051881 | SELF-COMPENSATING TIRE COMPRESSION TRAINER - A self-compensating tire compression device is provided for use with a trainer. The device attaches to a frame, such as a bicycle, that holds the axis of a driving wheel fixed. The device has a pivoting portion that presses a driven portion of a resistance device against the driving wheel. The pivoting point of the pivoting portion is located on the trainer to provide a static contact pressure between the driving wheel and the driven wheel, and when the driving wheel begins to rotate and the resistance device begins to resist the rotation, the contact pressure between the driving wheel and the driven wheel increases to prevent slippage between the two wheels. | 02-25-2016 |
| 20160067580 | TRAINING APPARATUS FOR STATIONARY BICYCLE ROLLERS - A training apparatus for stationary bicycle rollers includes a platform base with multiple panels and the panels are pivotally connected to each other and configured to fold together when not in use for ease of transportation and reduced storage space. The platform is configured to removably mate with an adjustable stabilization bar configured to provide stabilization support to a cyclist when using stationary bicycle rollers. | 03-10-2016 |
| 20160096098 | BICYCLE TRAINER - A bicycle trainer includes a base frame including a first pivot connection part, a damper unit mounted at the base frame, a support frame including a locating portion and a second pivot connection part, which is pivotally connected to the first pivot connection part of the base frame for enabling the support frame to be biased relative to the base frame in direction away from or toward the damper unit such that when the support frame is held in an inclined position relative to the base frame, the locating portion and the damper unit can hold a wheel of a bicycle in place, and a non-return unit mounted at the base frame or support frame and adapted to prohibit the support frame from being biased in direction away from the base frame. The invention enables the support frame to be constrained by the non-return unit. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160096099 | BICYCLE TRAINER WITH A BICYCLE WHEEL HOLDING FIXTURE - A bicycle trainer includes a body having two spaced positioning portions for supporting the wheel axle of a bicycle wheel, a damper unit for giving a damping resistance to the bicycle wheel, and a holding fixture mounted at the two positioning portions of the body for securing the bicycle wheel in a non-coaxial manner relative to the axial direction of the wheel axle. Thus, the invention can conveniently, rapidly and steadily secure the bicycle wheel in position. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160096100 | BICYCLE TRAINER WITH A POSITION CHANGEABLE DAMPER UNIT - A bicycle trainer includes a base frame, a damper unit pivotally connected to the base frame and including a rotating wheel set, a swivel frame pivoted to the base frame and biasable between an inclined position where the swivel frame and the damper unit are capable of supporting a bicycle wheel and a collapsed position where the swivel frame is received in the base frame and the rotating wheel set of the damper unit is disposed adjacent to the swivel frame, and a locking device for locking the damper unit to the base frame or allowing the damper unit to be biased relative to the base frame. Thus, the composition of the invention allows the bicycle trainer to be folded up and received in a compact condition to minimize the dimension convenient for carrying with less effort. | 04-07-2016 |
| 20160101313 | BICYCLE TRAINER - A bicycle trainer is adapted to be arranged with a bicycle to simulate riding a bicycle on an outdoor road. The bicycle includes a stand, a roller, a first resistance source and a second resistance source. The stand is adapted to support the bicycle. The roller is pivoted to the stand and is adapted to contact a bicycle wheel of the bicycle. The first resistance source is coupled to the roller and provides resistance to the bicycle wheel via the roller. The second resistance source is coupled to the roller and provides resistance to the bicycle wheel via the roller. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160101337 | BICYCLE TRAINER - A bicycle trainer is adapted to be arranged with a bicycle to simulate riding a bicycle on an outdoor road. The bicycle includes a stand, a roller and a resistance source. The stand is adapted to support the bicycle. The roller is pivoted to the stand and adapted to contact a bicycle wheel of the bicycle. The resistance source is coupled to the roller and provides resistance to the bicycle wheel via the roller. The resistance source varies the magnitude of the provided resistance according to the rotation speed of the roller. | 04-14-2016 |
| 20160158620 | BICYCLE TRAINER - The present invention is a bicycle trainer that allows a person to utilize their own bicycle and simulates real and varied road conditions. The device includes the front forks of a bicycle mounted to a stand; the stand including a flexible support arm allowing the bicycle to rock back and forth along a rocking arc; and the rear tire of the bicycle making contact with a roller face of a roller such that the roller is free to rotate in proportion to the rotation of the rear tire. Further, the roller is rotationally connected to a motor for selectively applying resistance and assistance to the rear tire rotation, for simulating real course conditions. Preferably it further includes a motor assembly which includes a frame for housing the roller and motor and rigidly connecting the motor assembly to the stand, the motor is pivotally mounted to the frame about its shaft, such that the motor and roller rotate in proportional unison with each other. | 06-09-2016 |
| 20160250541 | Light-Weight Portable Bicycle Rollers | 09-01-2016 |
