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Bicycle apparatuses for use in automotive testing

US10013894B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2016
Grant dateJul 3, 2018
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Expiry dateJul 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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