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http://dx.doi.org/10.5103/KJSB.2012.22.3.373

Technical Note : Development of Electric Riding Machine for Cycle Fitting  

Bae, Jae-Hyuk (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Graduate School of Konkuk University)
Choi, Jin-Seung (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Graduate School of Konkuk University)
Kang, Dong-Won (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Graduate School of Konkuk University)
Seo, Jeong-Woo (Department of Biomedical Engineering, Graduate School of Konkuk University)
Tack, Gye-Rae (Department of Biomedical Engineering, College of Biomedical & Health Science, Konkuk University)
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Korean Journal of Applied Biomechanics / v.22, no.3, 2012 , pp. 373-378 More about this Journal
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to develop an electric riding machine for cycle fitting to control riding posture easily, to measure frame size quantitatively, and to overcome disadvantages of the traditional systems. The electric riding machine consisted of actuator, load controller, and display & control unit. The actuator unit by BLDC(BrushLess Direct Current) motor drives the saddle height up and down, the crank forward and backward, the handlebar up and down, and the handlebar forward and backward. The load controller unit controls loads by Eddy current controller with electromagnet and aluminum circular plate. The display & control unit consisted of frame size controller and display panel which shows top tube length(485~663mm), head tube length(85~243mm), seat tube length(481~671mm), and seat tube angle($62.7{\sim}76.4^{\circ}$). The range of frame size control for developed electric riding machine did not have difference compared to traditional commercial systems, but quantitative and precise control with 0.1 mm length and $0.1^{\circ}$ angle was possible through digital measurement. Unlike traditional commercial systems, frame size control was possible during riding through motor driven method, thus fitting duration decreased. It is necessary for further improvement to have feedback from users. It is believed that developed electric riding machine can help to develop domestic fitting system.
Keywords
Frame size; Fitting bike; Cycle; Development;
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