Wind load simulator for bicycle

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1985-07-29

1987-06-23

Apley, Richard J.

Undertaking

A63B 2100

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046747427

ABSTRACT:
A training device for a bicycle comprising a frame (22) for supporting the bicycle in an upright position, mounting means (32,34) for securing the frame to the bicycle adjacent the bicycle's rear axle, and wind load simulation means (120). The frame includes a base (24), a pair of spaced-apart side members (26,28) and an upper support (50). The side members extend upwardly from the base on opposite sides of the rear wheel of the bicycle. The upper support is connected to side members, and is adapted to abut the rear brake (14) of the bicycle. The wind load simulation means includes a shaft (126), fan means (122,124) mounted to the shaft, and means (142,140,128) for mounting the shaft such that the shaft is rotatable about a shaft axis parallel to the rear axle. The shaft is movable into a position (172) in which the shaft frictionally engages the rear wheel for rotation therewith. The means for mounting the shaft may comprise spring means (144) for biasing the shaft towards the rear wheel.

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"Racer Mate", ad-Bicycling Magazine, p. 100, Jan./Feb. 1982.
Advertisement from Mar. 1978 issue of Bicycle Journal, for bicycle accessories by JCI Bicycle Products, Industry, California.
Advertisement from Mar. 1978 issue of Bicycle Journal for Bike Exercise Convertor by Troxel Manufacturing Co., Moscow, Tenn.
German article for Home Trainer F.T.G.
Racer-Mate Wind Load Simulator, Jul. 1978.
Racer-Mate III, Jul. 1984.
Supra Trainer by Racer-Mate, Aug. 1985.

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