Support devices configured to improve user experience in relation to stationary cycling trainer assemblies
OwnerTony Simmondsinventor
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Abstract
Support devices are configured to improve operation of stationary cycling trainer assemblies. For example, some embodiments provide removable footing devices that are configured to be mounted to existing cycling trainer assemblies, thereby to provide a resilient and/or oscillating interface between the trainer assembly and a support surface. This provides a more natural feel for the user.
Claims20
A support device for a cycling trainer assembly, the cycling trainer assembly including a plurality of outwardly extending support legs, the support device including:
- a body defined around a central aperture, the body defining a ground engagement surface having a longitudinal axis perpendicular to the axis of the central aperture and a lateral axis parallel to the axis of the central aperture, wherein the central aperture is configured to receive a given one of the support legs;
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- an inflatable bladder defined around the central aperture, wherein increasing pressure within the inflatable bladder causes a reduction diameter of the central aperture, thereby to in use create a binding force between the body and the given one of the support legs;
- such that, in use, the central aperture of the support device is installed on the given one of the support legs thereby to maintain the support leg in an elevated position above a ground surface while the ground engagement surface contacts a ground surface, and wherein air pressure within the body provides frictional engagement with respect to the support leg.
A method for modifying a cycling trainer assembly, the cycling trainer assembly including a plurality of outwardly extending support legs, the method including attaching to each of the legs a device that provides a non-stable ground connection surface, such that when the trainer assembly is supported on the devices the devices enable limited reciprocating movement of the trainer assembly, wherein each device includes a central aperture that is frictionally engaged around a respective one of the plurality of outwardly extending support legs.
A support device for a cycling trainer assembly, the cycling trainer assembly including a plurality of outwardly extending support legs, the support device including:
- a body defined around a central aperture, such that, in use, the central aperture of the support device is installed on the given one of the support legs thereby to maintains the support leg in an elevated position above a ground surface, wherein internal air pressure in the body holds the body in place relative to the given one of the support legs.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.