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 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, comprising at least one mounting element for immobile mounting and in that it has connecting sections similar to dropouts of a bicycle frame for connection to a roller trainer.

2. The device according to claim 1, wherein the mounting elements are mounting legs.

3. The device according to claim 1, it has a handhold for supporting the upper body for the person.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein the bottom bracket bearing has a power transfer means assigned to it, which connects 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 it is manufactured from a fibre-reinforced composite, at least in sections.

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 same is equipped with a gear change (electronic or mechanical).

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] An exemplary embodiment of the invention which reveals further inventive features is shown in the drawing, in which

[0020] 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

[0021] 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.

[0022] 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.

[0023] 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.

[0024] 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.

[0025] 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.