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Method for measuring power in a bicycle

US9150279B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 23, 2011
Grant dateOct 6, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01L3/24
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for measuring the output power produced in a device having a crankset, includes: measuring the orthogonal force exerted on at least one pedal of the crank; determining the angular velocity of the crank; and deducing the tangential force exerted on the crank and the power, using a pre-established model of the distribution of the force exerted on the actuating member as a function of the angular velocity.

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