Device for a person to sit on for training purposes for executing a leg rotation movement similar to riding a bicycle

Abstract

With a device for a person to sit on for training purposes for executing a leg rotation movement similar to cycling, with a saddle and a bottom bracket bearing, it is provided that it comprises at least one mounting element for immobile mounting and that it has connecting sections similar to dropouts for connection to a roller trainer.

Claims

1. A device configured for a person to sit on for training purposes for executing a leg rotation movement similar to cycling, the device comprising: a saddle on a frame; a bottom bracket bearing; at least one mounting element for immobile mounting, wherein the at least one mounting element is fixed with the frame, wherein the at least one mounting element comprises two mounting legs engageable with a floor, a widening extending between the two mounting legs, and two vertical legs, each of the mounting legs is connected to one of the vertical legs, and the two vertical legs and the widening form a triangle configuration; and connecting sections similar to dropouts of a bicycle frame for connection of the device to a roller trainer; wherein the at least one mounting element is separate from the roller trainer.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the at least one mounting element comprises mounting legs.

3. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a handhold configured for supporting the upper body of the person.

4. The device according to claim 1, further comprising a power transfer means connecting the bottom bracket bearing to the roller trainer.

5. The device according to claim 4, wherein the power transfer means is a chain or a belt.

6. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is manufactured from a fibre-reinforced composite.

7. The device according to claim 6, wherein the connecting sections are manufactured from a hardened material.

8. The device according to claim 1, wherein the device is equipped with an electronic or mechanical gear change.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

(1) An exemplary embodiment of the invention which reveals further inventive features is shown in the drawing, in which

(2) The sole FIGURE shows a lateral view of the device according to the invention for a cycling person to sit on for training purposes.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS

(3) The cycling person 1 has assumed a bent position on the inventive device 2 similar to that of a racing cyclist. The device 2 according to the invention is immobile, it is placed on a floor 5 via mounting legs 3 with widenings 4.

(4) The device 2 according to the invention is designed in the manner of a bicycle with a frame 6, a handhold 7 similar to a handlebar, a saddle 8 and a bottom bracket bearing 9.

(5) The device is attached to a known roller trainer 10. The roller trainer 10 provides an axis, here with a sprocket set 11, and a flywheel 12, to which the device 2 according to the invention is attached via its frame. Attaching is performed via connecting sections 13, which are constructed in the manner of dropouts of a bicycle frame.

(6) The bottom bracket bearing 9 and the sprocket set 11 are connected to each other in a power-transferring manner via a power transfer means, here a chain 14.

(7) The device 2 according to the invention can be attached to the roller trainer in place of a bicycle, the rear wheel of which has been removed. The roller trainer 10 has a mounting frame 15, which is mounted on the floor 5 in a tilt-proof manner. The roller trainer 10 may be equipped with measuring devices and also with transmission devices as well as a connection for networks.