Curve simulation device for a bicycle ergometer

Abstract

A curve simulation apparatus device for a bicycle ergometer comprising: a base part with a curved support surface for laterally tiltable support on a floor, the contact area of the base part comprises a curved middle section with a first radius of curvature and a curved tilting section with a second curvature radius and laterally adjoining the curved middle section, the second radius of curvature of the curved tilting section being smaller than the first radius of curvature of the curved middle section.

1 . A curve simulation device for a bicycle ergometer, comprising:
 a base part with a curved contact area for laterally tiltable placement on a floor,   wherein   the contact area of the base part comprises a curved middle section with a first radius of curvature and a curved tilting section with a second radius of curvature, the curved tilting section laterally adjoining the curved middle section, the second radius of curvature of the curved tilting section being smaller than the first radius of curvature of the curved middle section.   
     
     
         2 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the first radius of curvature is larger than the second radius of curvature by a multiple. 
     
     
         3 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 2 , wherein the first radius of curvature is between 1100 mm and 1900 mm and/or the second radius of curvature is between 50 mm and 120 mm. 
     
     
         4 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the curved middle section comprises a longer arc length than the curved tilting section. 
     
     
         5 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the contact area of the base part comprises two curved tilting sections, each having the second radius of curvature, the two curved tilting sections adjoining the curved middle section on opposite sides. 
     
     
         6 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the contact area of the base part comprises an end stop on each opposite side edge. 
     
     
         7 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the contact area comprises a substantially straight section laterally towards the respective side edge adjoining the tilting section. 
     
     
         8 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 1 , wherein a fastening element for releasably arranging the base part on the base body of the bicycle ergometer. 
     
     
         9 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 8 , wherein the base part comprises a fastening opening for attaching the fastening element. 
     
     
         10 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 8 , wherein the base part comprises an anti-slip coating on the upper side for non-slip arrangement of the base body of the bicycle ergometer on the base part. 
     
     
         11 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the base part is formed integrally with the base body of the bicycle ergometer. 
     
     
         12 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the base part comprises a handle. 
     
     
         13 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 1 , wherein a sensor for detecting an inclination of the base part with respect to the horizontal. 
     
     
         14 . Bicycle ergometer, comprising:
 a base body on which two pedals are rotatably mounted, and   a curve simulation device comprising:   a base part with a curved contact area for laterally tiltable placement on a floor,   wherein   the contact area of the base part comprises a curved middle section with a first radius of curvature and a curved tilting section with a second radius of curvature, the curved tilting section laterally adjoining the curved middle section, the second radius of curvature of the curved tilting section being smaller than the first radius of curvature of the curved middle section.   
     
     
         15 . Curve simulation device according to  claim 1 , wherein the first radius of curvature is larger than the second radius of curvature by a multiple of more than 3 times.