Boots – shoes – and leggings
Patent
1995-04-26
1997-07-01
Voeltz, Emanuel T.
Boots, shoes, and leggings
36455101, 474 69, G01C 2200
Patent
active
056445113
ABSTRACT:
A cyclometer computer display unit for providing an on-board computer to display real-time instructions to the cyclist. The computer has a central display mounted on a handlebar bracket. Sensors mounted to the front wheel detect the current wheel rotation velocity of the bicycle. Stored data in the computer including the wheel diameter, and gear ratios, and a maximum and minimum effective cadence range are used to calculate theoretical cadences (pedal rpms) for each gear for the cyclist. Certain theoretical cadences are displayed along with various gear ratios to coach the cyclist on which gears would place the cyclist in a cadence within the desired cadence range. Optional shifter position sensors, derailleur position sensors, or crankarm rotation sensors can be used to determine and display the actual cadence and current gear. A calculation element of the computer determines the difference between the actual cadence (when available) and the center of the desired cadence range and displays the difference on the display. An out of range alarm beeps when the cadence is above or below the range. A single or double bracket converter permits mounting of two of the units or one of the units and a prior art computer on an existing cyclometer mounting bracket. A scrolling feature permits user-controlled display of a first limited number (e.g., three) of columnar arranged data, which might be six or more in number, and the ability to scroll through the remaining data at will.
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Bicycling Magazine, Dec. 1994, p. 46. no author.
Kemper M.
Litman Richard C.
Voeltz Emanuel T.
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