KR20130125023A - Holder for electric bicycle and electric bicycle simulation game apparatus using the same - Google Patents

Abstract

An electric bicycle holder and an electric bicycle simulation game apparatus using the same are provided. The cradle for an electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention is installed on a frame constituting the skeleton of the electric bicycle, one side is provided with a saddle for seating by the user and the other side is provided with a seat post protruding toward the ground A cradle for supporting the upright, having a predetermined length and a support rod fitted to the seat post; And a support for supporting the support rod so as not to fall.

Description

Holder for electric bicycle and electric bicycle simulation game apparatus using the same}

The present invention relates to an electric bicycle, and more particularly, to a cradle for an electric bicycle and an electric bicycle simulation game apparatus using the same, which can use the electric bicycle as a health promotion and a game device indoors.

In general, bicycles are widely used for sports or hobbies as one of short-range transport means.

Recently, an electric bicycle equipped with a motor has been developed and used to remove the chain method of driving the bicycle by transmitting the pedal effort of the pedal to the rear wheel, and to drive using the driving force of the motor. The electric bicycle is composed of a frame constituting the skeleton of the electric bicycle, a front wheel which is a steering wheel arranged in a straight line in front and rear of the frame, a rear wheel which is a driving wheel, a handle provided with a motor and a brake device installed on the rear wheel. Such an electric bicycle is provided with a battery, and receives electricity from the battery to drive the motor, and can drive the electric bicycle through the driving of the motor.

Such electric bicycles are used indoors as a means of exercise equipment, apart from their use for transportation means. For example, an electric bicycle is used as an exercise device by supporting a pedal in a room after being supported so as not to fall down by a separate holder. That is, the cradle is installed on either of the front wheel or the rear wheel of the electric bicycle to support the electric bicycle not to fall. Specifically, the cradle is made to loosen the fastening member bolts for rotatably mounting the front wheel or the rear wheel to the frame, and then clamp the clamp after the cradle between the gaps.

However, there is a problem that the work to be unfastened and tightened to install the cradle is inconvenient.

In addition, there is a problem that the user can easily feel the demonstration as it is made to exercise simply by applying a pedal to the pedal through the cradle.

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a cradle for an electric bicycle that can easily support the electric bicycle does not fall.

Another object of the present invention is to simulate the electric bicycle using an electric bicycle holder that can provide a lively gaming environment by providing sensors to obtain the driving information of the electric bicycle after supporting the electric bicycle to not fall indoors. It is to provide a game device.

In order to achieve the above object, according to an aspect of the present invention, the electric bicycle is provided with a seat post is installed on the frame forming the skeleton of the electric bicycle one side is seated to the user and the other side protruding toward the ground A cradle for supporting a bicycle to stand up, the support rod having a predetermined length and fitted to the seat post; And a cradle for supporting the support rod so that it does not fall.

In addition, the support rod may be made to be adjustable in length along the longitudinal direction.

In addition, the support rod may be fixed to the pedestal or installed detachably.

In addition, the support rod may be made to have an installation angle corresponding to the installation angle of the seat post.

According to another aspect of the invention, the electric bicycle; A cradle supporting the electric bicycle so as not to fall; A computer provided with electric bicycle driving simulation software based on driving information transmitted from the electric bicycle; And a display on which the electric bicycle driving simulation software is displayed. An electric bicycle simulation game apparatus may be provided.

In addition, the electric bicycle, the generator is linked to the pedal to produce power through the stepping force applied to the pedal; A rotation speed sensor for detecting a rotation speed of the pedal; A steering angle sensor for detecting a steering angle of the handle; A brake sensor capable of sensing a braking force during brake operation; An electronic control unit configured to calculate driving information of the electric bicycle based on detection results of the rotational speed sensor, the steering angle sensor, and the brake sensor; And it may include a communication module for transmitting the driving information of the electric bicycle calculated by the electronic control unit to the computer.

In addition, the communication module may perform communication in a wireless communication method including a Bluetooth or near field communication method.

In addition, the computer may transmit a control signal for controlling the torque of the electric bicycle pedal to the electric bicycle.

In addition, the computer and the display may exchange information in a wired communication manner.

The cradle for the electric bicycle and the electric bicycle simulation game apparatus using the same according to the present invention have the following effects.

First, when the holder is installed so as not to fall down to support the electric bicycle, the saddle is installed to be installed by inserting the support rod into the seat post can be installed easily compared to the conventional.

Second, the driving information of the electric bicycle is calculated and displayed on the display through various sensors, so that the user can control the driving of the bicycle while watching the displayed image so that the user can enjoy the game. In other words, it can solve the monotony of pedaling only to promote health.

Third, through the pedal torque control signal, the resistance of the ground, which varies depending on the situation in the game through the pedal, it is possible to feel the lively like driving in the situation in the game.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS The present invention will be described in detail with reference to the following drawings, which illustrate preferred embodiments of the present invention, and thus the technical idea of the present invention should not be construed as being limited thereto.
1 is a perspective view showing a cradle for an electric bicycle according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
Figure 2 is a side view showing a state in which the electric bicycle is supported on the cradle according to an embodiment of the present invention.
3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electric bicycle simulation game apparatus according to another preferred embodiment of the present invention.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. Prior to this, terms or words used in the specification and claims should not be construed as having a conventional or dictionary meaning, and the inventors should properly explain the concept of terms in order to best explain their own invention. Based on the principle that can be defined, it should be interpreted as meaning and concept corresponding to the technical idea of the present invention. Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are merely the most preferred embodiments of the present invention and do not represent all the technical ideas of the present invention. Therefore, It is to be understood that equivalents and modifications are possible.

1 is a perspective view showing a cradle for an electric bicycle according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention, Figure 2 is a side view showing a state in which the electric bicycle is supported on the cradle for the electric bicycle. At this time, before explaining the cradle for the electric bicycle according to an embodiment of the present invention will be briefly described for the electric bicycle.

Referring to FIG. 2, the electric bicycle 100 includes a frame 10 constituting a skeleton of the electric bicycle 100, a handle assembly 20, a front wheel 40, a rear wheel 50, a power generation unit 60, And an electronic control unit 110.

The frame 10 has a front frame 11, a center frame 12, a saddle frame 13 and a rear frame 14. These frames 11, 12, 13, 14 are integrally configured to be installed parts of the bicycle, for example, handles, wheels, etc., or are sequentially coupled by the hinge shaft 15 to selectively hinge shaft 15 It can be made to be rotatable around. That is, the electric bicycle 100 may be of an integral type or a folding type. At this time, the present invention is characterized in that the cradle (1) for the electric bicycle, so, in one embodiment of the present invention, the electric bicycle 100 is shown as being made of a folding type, but is not limited to this, having a variety of structures It can include the structure of any bike.

One end of the front frame 11 is provided with a handle engaging portion 11 'to which the handle bar 21 of the handle assembly 20 is fitted and coupled, and the other end is provided so that the hinge shaft 15 penetrates and is coupled thereto.

The handle assembly 20 may include a handle bar 21 and a handle portion 22. The lower end of the handle bar 21 is coupled to the central axis (not shown) of the front wheel 40 so that the front wheel 40 is rotatable to connect the front wheel 41 with the front frame 11, the upper end of the handle portion 22 ) Is combined.

The handle portion 22 has a handle stem 23 coupled to the top of the handle bar 21, and a handle portion 24 coupled to the handle stem 23 to be gripped by the user. In addition, a brake lever 25 is provided at the handle portion 22, that is, the handle portion 24. The brake lever 25 may apply a braking force to the bicycle by the user operating the brake lever 25 as a normal bicycle. In this case, the brake lever 25 may be equipped with a brake sensor (see '113' in FIG. 3) capable of detecting the operation of the brake lever 25.

Handle stem 23 is provided for adjusting the height of the handle portion 22, the handle portion 24 is provided to determine the steering of the bicycle.

On the other hand, the handle portion 22 may be equipped with a steering angle sensor (see '112' in Figure 3) that can detect a change in the steering angle of the handle portion 24.

One end of the center frame 12 is provided with a generator coupling portion 12 'to which the generator 62 is coupled, and the other end is provided such that the hinge shaft 15 penetrates and is coupled thereto. At this time, the pedal 63 is rotatably mounted on both sides of the generator 62 coupled to the generator coupling portion 12 '. Therefore, when the user rotates the pedal 63, the rotational force of the pedal 63 is converted into electrical energy in the generator 62. The center frame 12 may be equipped with a rotational speed sensor (see '111' in FIG. 3) capable of sensing the rotational speed of the pedal 63.

The generator 60 may include a generator 62, a pedal 63, and a main battery 64.

As described above, the generator 62 is provided with a generator coupling part 12 ′, and a pedal 63 is coupled to a rotating shaft (not shown) of the generator 62. Accordingly, when the user rotates the pedal 63, the rotational force of the pedal 63 is converted into electrical energy in the generator 62, and the electrical energy is charged in the main battery 64. In this case, the user may receive a stepping force by the generator 62 when the pedal 63 is rotated.

On the other hand, the main battery 64 may be provided to be embedded in the rear frame 14, which will be described later, may be embedded in the center frame 12. In addition, the electronic control unit 110 electrically connected to the main battery 64 may be embedded in the rear frame 14.

The electronic control unit 110 is configured to control the generator 62 through predetermined data or the like. For example, when the power of the generator 62 is increased, it is difficult for the user to roll the pedal 63, and when the power is reduced, the user can easily rotate the pedal 63. FIG.

In addition, the electronic control unit 110 is electrically connected to the motor 55 to be described later, it can control the output of the motor 55 through this. For example, when the output of the motor 55 is increased, the speed of the bicycle is increased, and when the output is lowered, the speed of the bicycle is slowed.

The saddle frame 13 is made integral with the center frame 12. That is, one end of the saddle frame 13 is the same as the other end of the center frame 12 penetrated and coupled to the hinge shaft 15. Thus, the saddle frame 13 is formed extending from the other end of the center frame 12. The other end of the saddle frame 13 is provided with a saddle coupling portion 13 'to which the seat post 30 on which the saddle 33 is installed is fitted.

The seat post 30 has a predetermined length and is fitted into the saddle coupling part 13 ′, and the saddle 33 is mounted on the upper end thereof, and the lower end protrudes toward the ground. At this time, the seat post 30 has a hollow pipe shape inside the lower end. In addition, the seat post 30 may be installed to have a right angle or a predetermined angle from the ground depending on the angle at which the saddle coupling portion 13 ′ is formed.

One end of the rear frame 14 is penetrated by the hinge shaft 15 and coupled to the other end so that the rear wheel 50 is rotatable. At this time, the rear wheel 50 is equipped with a motor 55 for advancing the electric bicycle 100 by rotating the rear wheel 50. The motor 55 is controlled by the electronic control unit 110 together with the generator 62 and the main battery 64.

On the other hand, the electric bicycle 100 according to an embodiment of the present invention not only the main battery 64 but also an external auxiliary battery (not shown) which is provided to be detachable from the outside and the power source between the main battery 64 and the auxiliary battery. It may also include a connector (not shown) for connecting and disconnecting. The connector is disposed at one side of the main battery 64 to connect the main battery 64 and the motor 55 so that the electronic control unit 110 can drive the motor 55 when the auxiliary battery is not mounted.

According to an embodiment of the present invention, in order to install and use the electric bicycle 100 as described above, an electric bicycle holder 1 is provided.

The cradle 1 serves to support the electric bicycle 100 so as not to fall. Referring to FIG. 1, the holder 1 includes a support rod 3 and a pedestal 4 coupled with the support rod 3.

The support rod 3 has a predetermined length and is fitted to the seat post 30. That is, as shown in Figure 2, the supporting rods 3 are inserted into the seat post 30 is hollow from the bottom side. At this time, the support rod 3 is shown as being detachably installed by being coupled to the holder 2 of the pedestal 4, but is not limited thereto, and may be integrally formed with the pedestal 4. In addition, the support rod 3 may be made to be adjustable in the longitudinal direction to be easily inserted into the seat post (30). The length adjustment may be adjusted through various structures such as a hydraulic or screw method, and in one embodiment of the present invention may include all of the various known and adjustable embodiments.

On the other hand, the support bar 3 is installed on the pedestal 4 to have an angle corresponding to the angle in which the seat post 30 is installed, it can be made to adjust the angle.

Pedestal 4 is provided in the form of a flat plate having a predetermined area. At this time, the pedestal (4) is preferably placed on the floor to have an area to the extent that can be supported so that the electric bicycle 100 coupled by the support rod 3 does not fall, in particular, the electric bicycle 100 does not fall sideways It is more preferable that the length is made long to the left and right sides of the electric bicycle 100. That is, the electric bicycle 100 supported by the holder 1 is because the front wheel 40 and the rear wheel 50 is placed in contact with the ground.

3 is a block diagram showing the configuration of an electric bicycle simulation game apparatus according to another embodiment of the present invention.

Referring to FIG. 3, the electric bicycle simulation game apparatus includes an electric bicycle 100 shown in FIG. 2, a cradle 1 supporting the electric bicycle 100, and an electronic control unit 110 transmitted from the electric bicycle 100. Computer 200 provided with bicycle electronic control unit simulation software based on the information, and a display 300 on which the bicycle electronic control unit simulation software is presented.

Since the electric bicycle simulation game apparatus is a simulation game, the electric bicycle simulation game apparatus needs to be disposed at a predetermined position by the holder 1 supporting the electric bicycle 100 from falling down so that the user can play the game while watching the display 300. Therefore, the holder 1 and the electric bicycle 100 are disposed to face the direction in which the display 300 is installed, or the display 300 is installed in front of the electric bicycle 100 supported by the holder 1.

The electric bicycle 100 may include a rotational speed sensor 111 that detects a rotational speed of the pedal 63, a steering angle sensor 112 that detects a steering angle of a steering wheel, and a brake sensor 113 that may sense a braking force when the brake is operated. ).

The sensors 111, 112, and 113 described above may be mounted at positions suitable for the purpose of mounting each sensor. That is, although examples of mounting positions of the sensors 111, 112, and 113 are mentioned in the above-described configuration of the electric bicycle 100, the present disclosure is not limited thereto and may be mounted at other positions.

Thus, the driving information of the electric bicycle 100 is calculated by the electronic control unit 110 based on the detection result of the rotation speed sensor 111, the steering angle sensor 112, and the brake sensor 113. In this case, the electric bicycle simulation game apparatus includes a communication module 120 to transmit the driving information of the electric bicycle 100 calculated by the electronic control unit 110 to the computer 200.

The communication module 120 may communicate with the computer 200 in a wireless communication method including a Bluetooth or near field communication method. That is, the driving information calculated by the electronic control unit 110 may be wirelessly transmitted to the computer 200 through the communication module 120. The computer 200 may also include a communication module capable of performing wireless communication with the communication module 130 of the electric bicycle 100.

The computer 200 displays a simulation game on the display 300 by reflecting the driving information transmitted from the electric bicycle 100. The user may enjoy the game by adjusting the driving of the bicycle while watching the image displayed through the display 300.

The computer 200 and the display 300 may exchange information in a wired communication manner.

In addition, the computer 200 may transmit a control signal for controlling the torque of the pedal 63 to the electric bicycle 100 to reflect the situation in the game implemented by the simulation software so that the user may actually feel in the game situation. have.

The user can feel the resistance of the ground, which varies according to the situation in the game, through the pedal 63 through the torque control signal of the pedal 63, so that the user can feel lively in the situation in the game. For example, when driving uphill on a simulation, the generator 62 is controlled to increase the power of the generator 62, so that it is difficult for the user to roll the pedal 63, and the power of the generator 62 when driving downhill. If it is small, the user can easily rotate the pedal 63. In addition, if you continue the control to increase and decrease the stepping power of the generator 62 in sequence when driving the bumpy ground, such as gravel field, the user feels the resistance of the ground through the pedal (63) by the effect of vibration, the game You can feel like you are driving in a situation inside.

The display 300 may be a monitor of a general computer 200, but may also be a TV or projection screen commonly used in homes.

Then, the control method of the electric bicycle simulation game device as described above will be described.

First, driving information of the electric bicycle 100 supported by the holder 1 is transmitted to the computer 200. At this time, the electric bicycle 100, the rotation speed sensor 111 for detecting the rotational speed of the pedal 63, the steering angle sensor 112 for detecting the steering angle of the steering wheel, and the brake sensor that can detect the braking force during brake operation. (113).

The electronic control unit 110 calculates driving information of the electric bicycle 100 based on the detection results of the rotational speed sensor 111, the steering angle sensor 112, and the brake sensor 113, and calculates the calculated electric bicycle 100. ) Transmits the driving information to the computer 200 through the communication module 120. The communication module 120 may communicate with the computer 200 in a wireless communication method including Bluetooth or near field communication.

Next, when the driving information of the electric bicycle 100 is transmitted to the computer 200, the bicycle driving simulation software reflects the driving information of the electric bicycle 100 to simulate the driving of the electric bicycle 100 in real time.

At the same time, the driving simulation of the electric bicycle 100 is displayed on the display 300. That is, the computer 200 displays the simulation game on the display 300 by reflecting the driving information transmitted from the electric bicycle 100. In this case, the computer 200 and the display 300 may exchange information in a wired communication manner.

Thus, the user may enjoy the game by adjusting the driving of the bicycle while watching the image displayed on the display 300.

On the other hand, the computer 200 reflects the situation in the game implemented by the simulation software to control the torque of the pedal 63 of the electric bicycle 100 with the electric bicycle 100 so that the user can feel as if he is actually in the game situation. The control signal can be transmitted. Therefore, the user can feel the resistance of the ground, which varies according to the situation in the game, through the pedal 63 through the torque control signal of the pedal 63, so that the user can feel the lively feeling in the situation in the game.

While the present invention has been particularly shown and described with reference to exemplary embodiments thereof, it is to be understood that the invention is not limited to the disclosed exemplary embodiments. It will be understood that various modifications and changes may be made without departing from the scope of the appended claims.

1: holder 3: support rod
4: pedestal 10: frame
20: handle assembly 30: seat post
40: front wheel 50: rear wheel
60: generator 62: generator
100: electric bicycle 110: electronic control unit
111: rotational speed sensor 112: steering angle sensor
113: brake sensor 120: communication module
200: computer 300: display

Claims (9)

It is installed on the frame forming the skeleton of the electric bicycle, one side is provided with a saddle for the user to rest, and the other side is a cradle for supporting the electric bicycle with a seat post protruding toward the ground,
A support rod having a predetermined length and fitted to the seat post; And
Pedestal for supporting the support rods do not fall; The method of claim 1,
The support rod is a cradle for an electric bicycle, characterized in that the length is made to be adjustable in the longitudinal direction. The method of claim 1,
The support rod is a cradle for an electric bicycle, characterized in that fixed to or installed on the pedestal. The method of claim 1,
The support rod is a cradle for an electric bicycle, characterized in that made to have an installation angle corresponding to the installation angle of the seat post. electric bicycle;
A cradle supporting the electric bicycle so as not to fall;
A computer provided with electric bicycle driving simulation software based on driving information transmitted from the electric bicycle; And
And a display on which the electric bicycle driving simulation software is displayed. The method of claim 5,
The electric bicycle,
A generator that is linked to the pedal to produce power through the pedaling force applied to the pedal;
A rotation speed sensor for detecting a rotation speed of the pedal;
A steering angle sensor for detecting a steering angle of the handle;
A brake sensor capable of sensing a braking force during brake operation;
An electronic control unit configured to calculate driving information of the electric bicycle based on detection results of the rotational speed sensor, the steering angle sensor, and the brake sensor; And
And a communication module for transmitting the driving information of the electric bicycle calculated by the electronic control unit to the computer. The method according to claim 6,
The communication module is an electric bicycle simulation game device, characterized in that for performing a communication in a wireless communication method including a Bluetooth (Bluetooth) or Near Field Communication (Near Field Communication). The method according to claim 6,
And the computer transmits a control signal for controlling the torque of the electric bicycle pedal to the electric bicycle. The method of claim 5,
The computer and the display is an electric bicycle simulation game device, characterized in that for transmitting and receiving information in a wired communication method.

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