Support platform assembly configured for use with a bicycle trainer system
OwnerTony Simmondsinventor
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Abstract
Improved technology for use with bicycle training systems, in particular, an improved support platform assembly configured for use with a bicycle trainer system. Embodiments are directed to a rocker plate assembly, which provides movement (e.g., lateral and axial) to a bicycle supported by that assembly, for example, where the rocker plate assembly includes a stable stepping platform to assist a user when mounting/dismounting the bicycle.
Claims20
A support platform assembly for a bicycle trainer system, the support platform assembly including:
- a first platform zone, which is configured to support a stationary trainer device, wherein the stationary trainer device is configured to couple with a rear section of a bicycle;
- a second platform zone, which is configured to directly or indirectly support a front section of the bicycle;
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- a third platform zone, which is located intermediate the first platform zone and the second platform zone;
- wherein the first and second platform zones are configured to enable movement of the supported bicycle within predefined limits;
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- wherein the third platform zone is decoupled from the movement of the first and second platform zones.
A rocker plate for a bicycle trainer device, the rocker plate having a segmented upper surface such that at least one segment is configured to enable movement of a supported bicycle within predefined limits relative to a support surface, and at least one segment remains substantially fixed in place relative to the support surface.
A rocker plate for a bicycle trainer device, the rocker plate being formed from three segments that are releasably coupled together, wherein two of the segments directly or indirectly couple with a bicycle in a manner that facilitates movement of the bicycle within predefined limits relative to a support surface, and wherein the third of the segments has an upper platform, which remains stable relative to the support surface.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.