Bicycle apparatuses for use in automotive testing
US10013894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 23, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01M17/0076
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus for repetitive use in automotive testing includes a body. The body includes a torso and a pair of legs. Each leg includes an upper portion and a lower portion pivotably connected to each other. An upper drive pivotably drives the upper portion of each of the pair of legs about a first pivot point disposed on a bottom portion of the torso. A lower drive pivotably drives the upper portion with respect to a corresponding lower portion of the leg. The upper drive and lower drive working in concert to articulate the upper and lower portions of the leg to replicate a pedaling motion.
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