Bicycle handlebar and bicycle with integrated aero measuring device
AssigneePremierBike, Limited.
InventorDan Kennison
Life of this patent
Estimating the term…
Abstract
The present disclosure generally relates to a bicycle handlebar comprising a frame structure and an integrated aero measuring device configured to measure coefficient of drag area (CdA) in real-time. The integrated aero measuring device may further comprise a pitot tube that is at least partially exposed to external air. The bicycle handlebar may further comprise a notification system configured to notify a bicycle operator of a change in CdA.
Claims16
A bicycle handlebar comprising:
- a frame structure comprising at least one tube surrounding an internal space;
- and
- an integrated aero measuring device housed within the internal space and configured to measure coefficient of drag area (CdA) in real-time.
A system for measuring coefficient of drag area (CdA) from a bicycle, comprising:
- a bicycle handlebar comprising:
- a frame structure comprising at least one tube surrounding an internal space;
- and
- an integrated aero measuring device system housed within the internal space and configured to measure coefficient of drag area (CdA) in real-time;
- and
- a notification system, wherein the notification system is configured to notify a bicycle operator of a change in CdA.
A method of notifying a bicycle operator of a change in coefficient of drag area (CdA), the method comprising:
- equipping a bicycle with a handlebar comprising:
- a frame structure comprising at least one tube surrounding an internal space;
- and
- an integrated aero measuring device system housed within the internal space and configured to measure coefficient of drag area (CdA) in real-time;
- using the bicycle;
- measuring CdA with the integrated aero measuring device while the bicycle is in use;
- and
- reporting a change in CdA to the operator via a notification.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.