Self-compensating tire compression trainer
US9486687B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 8, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA63B2069/165
- WIPO fieldFurniture, games
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A self-compensating tire compression device is provided for use with a trainer. The device attaches to a frame, such as a bicycle, that holds the axis of a driving wheel fixed. The device has a pivoting portion that presses a driven portion of a resistance device against the driving wheel. The pivoting point of the pivoting portion is located on the trainer to provide a static contact pressure between the driving wheel and the driven wheel, and when the driving wheel begins to rotate and the resistance device begins to resist the rotation, the contact pressure between the driving wheel and the driven wheel increases to prevent slippage between the two wheels.
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