Decoupling hub assembly and a bicycle trainer with a decoupling hub assembly
US11090543B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 13, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 17, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 13, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2225/093
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A bicycle trainer has a stand, a resistance generating mechanism carried by the stand, and a decoupling hub assembly carried on the stand. The decoupling hub assembly has a torque coupler operably connected to the resistance generating mechanism. The torque coupler has a coupling portion configured to engage a coupling part of a drive body assembly on a bicycle. The coupling portion is exposed to an exterior of the stand engages the drive body assembly, which is rotationally driven by the drive train of the bicycle.
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