Abstract:
An apparatus for connecting a rider to a bike comprises a belt with a link at the front to a coupling on the bike frame which coupling allows hands free release of the link from the frame. A strap connected to the belt at one end and to a cable at the other end which has a ball bearing attached which engages a mating recess in the coupling such that the rider can disengage the cable by moving her body forward of the coupling.
Abstract:
Die Erfindung betrifft ein Verbindungsleinensystem zwischen Fahrrad und Hund, das aufgrund seiner Konstruktion einfach am Fahrrad montiert werden kann, während der Gebrauchsfase sicher zu handhaben ist, sich bei nicht gebrauch zusammenrollt und so am Fahrrad befestigt bleiben kann. Das System wird unterhalb des Fahrradsattels an der Sattelstütze montiert, so hat der Rad fahrende Hundeführer beide Hände frei zum Kontrollieren des Gespannes. Der Punkt an dem das Kraftmoment durch das Ziehen des Hundes auf das Fahrrad wirkt, befindet sich unterhalb des gesamten Körpergewichtes des Fahrradfahrers. Daraus ergibt sich einerseits ein tiefer Angriffspunkt an dem der Hund zerren kann, andererseits hat die Verbindungsleine (5) zwischen Fahrrad und Hund so die maximale Bodenfreiheit, die z.B. das Fahren mit einem Mountainbike im Gelände fordert. Die Verbindungsleine ist so ausgelegt, dass sie das kontrollierte Führen eines Hundes ermöglicht. Das Leinensystem schränkt das entfernen des Hundes vom Fahrrad weg einerseits durch die Leinenlänge ein, andererseits wird der Hund durch die progressiv ansteigende Rückholkraft des Leinenspanners automatisch an das Gespann zurückgeführt. Nähert sich der Hund an das Fahrrad an, wird die Leine automatisch aufgewickelt. Die Leine ist so eine immer leicht gespannte Gerade zwischen Fahrrad und Hund und kann sich nicht in den beweglichen Teilen des Rades verfangen.
Abstract:
An apparatus for a cyclist and a method of use thereof, whereby muscle force is more efficiently transferred from the cyclist's upper extremities (arms) to the foot pedals via the cyclist's lower extremities (legs) without need of mechanical contrivance and associated drain on fractional human power capability. The apparatus is attached proximally to the knee region as a method by which a cyclist may obtain a firm manual hand-hold, whereby the cyclist can grasp the apparatus with his hand and proceed to exert appropriate downward thrust or upward thrust supplied from upper extremities according to regular cyclic rotation of the associated foot pedal. The apparatus includes a pull handle portion (27) and a push-pad portion (26) supported by a snug-fitting sleevelet portion (21). Optionally, the apparatus can be secured to a lower garment.
Abstract:
A Harness or Vest for Cyclists that Improves Traction and Performance is composed of a harness or vest (Figure 1 ), being an anatomical and flexible structure for the body of the cyclist (Fig.2, Fig.3 and Fig.4), which can be made from various highly resistant materials such as leather, thick textiles or synthetics (Figure 1-A), wrapped around the trunk of the cyclist (Figure 2). In its lower extremity, the harness of vest has a system for fastening (5), to be attached to a coupling apparatus (Figure 1-B) connected to the vertical support bar immediately below the bicycle seat. The harness or vest may also be coupled to the structure of the bicycle by means of a frontal strap (Figure 1-C), which fastens the cyclist's thorax to the bicycle crossbar.
Abstract:
Several versions of quick release adapters for bicycle accessory mounting are disclosed. The quick release adapters include either a thumb screw, a cam lever, or a cam ball pivotally attached to a screw that mates with an accessory leg and screws into a hole in a bicycle dropout. An upper mount for racks or other accessories is also disclosed which attaches to existing fender attachment holes. In addition, a quick tow mechanism for a bicycle frame is disclosed with a perpendicular post and C-shaped base part and a rotor that make attachment of a tow bar very simple and easy for a user.
Abstract:
An electrical connector for electronics in a pedal spindle. The electrical connector may have a plurality of concentrically- spaced electrical contact pads and a spindle connector. The electrical contact pads may fit within the pedal spindle and electrically connect to the electronics in the pedal spindle. The spindle connector may have a housing and a plurality of electrically conductive elements, such as pins, extending from the housing. The housing may be sized and shaped to mate with an end of the pedal spindle proximate to the electrical contact pads. The electrically conductive elements or pins may each contact one of the electrical contact pads when the housing is mated with the end of the pedal spindle.
Abstract:
A support device (10) for a bicycle, in the form of a temporary, extendible tube which can fitted between the bicycle frame and engagement devices (30) at either end of the tube, which engage the bicycle frame when the bicycle is being transported on a rack.
Abstract:
Several versions of quick release adapters for bicycle accessory mounting are disclosed. The quick release adapters include either a thumb screw, a cam lever, or a cam ball pivotally attached to a screw that mates with an accessory leg and screws into a hole in a bicycle dropout. An upper mount for racks or other accessories is also disclosed which attaches to existing fender attachment holes. In addition, a quick tow mechanism for a bicycle frame is disclosed with a perpendicular post and C-shaped base part and a rotor that make attachment of a tow bar very simple and easy for a user.
Abstract:
Means for exercising dogs from a bicycle comprising a fastening device such as a claim or bracket for securing the means to the frame of the bike, a resilient means such as a spring and a rod part, which may be S-shaped, for fastening the resilient means to the frame of a bike through the fastening means.