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A Study on the Adjustment Method of Bicycle Shoe Cleat for Bicycle Fitting System

  • Shon, Gyoung-Hoan
    • Journal of the Korea Society of Computer and Information
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    • v.24 no.5
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    • pp.93-102
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    • 2019
  • The nation's fraternity and elite players who have built up a global bicycle infrastructure often find it to be a problem with the bicycle's speed and speed reduction, pain in knees and hip joints, or even with the bike itself, or with the bike's own physical defects or a riding posture. However, we found that most cases of cleat adjustment errors were likely to be true. Accurate adjustment of the cleats is the most important of the entire fitting process and can be the basis for improving the ability of the bicycle rider and preventing injury. Therefore, the study was intended to give a prior study of bicycle fitting, which can improve bicycle efficiency and prevent injury when riding bicycle, and specific ways of adjusting bicycle shoe cleats, and the following results were obtained. First, the cleat characteristics of Shimano, LOOK and Speedplay, which are currently used in public, and the characteristics during the cleat adjustment process, were derived. In addition, the structure and characteristics of dedicated shoes using cleats and the method of using pedalling by the structure of shoes after adjusting the cleats were derived. Second, the position of the shoe and its relationship with torque in pedalling was discussed, and the method of adjusting front and back of cleats was derived. Third, leg length, ASIS, Q-Angle and Q-factor etc. were analyzed and the method of setting and adjusting cleat left and right values were derived. Fourth, the relationship between walking angle and cleat rotation was analyzed, the method was derived, and the torque size and angle behind the cleat adjustment were compared and analyzed using the spinner to indicate the torque and the effective mean torque angle after the cleat adjustment.

Joining of Multi Nodes of a Titanium Bicycle by the Superplastic Hydroforming and Diffusion Bonding Technology (티타늄 자전거의 다중 조인트 접합을 위한 초소성 하이드로포밍과 확산 접합 기술)

  • Yoo, Y.H.;Lee, S.Y.
    • Transactions of Materials Processing
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    • v.28 no.1
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    • pp.15-20
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    • 2019
  • The superplastic forming/diffusion bonding process has been developed to fabricate a core frame structure with joint nodes out of tubes, for the development of a titanium high performance bicycle. The hydroforming process has been applied for bulging of a tube in the superplastic condition before, and during the diffusion bonding process. In this experiment, a commercial Ti-3Al-2.5V tube was selected as raw material for the study. The forming experiment has been performed using a servo-hydraulic press with a capacity of 200 ton. Next, nitrogen gas was used to acquire necessary pressure for the bulging and bonding of the tubes to fabricate the joint nodes. The pertinent processing temperature was $870^{\circ}C$ for the superplastic hydroforming/diffusion bonding (SHF/DB) process, using the Ti-3Al-2.5V tube. The bonding quality and the progress of bulging and diffusion bonding have been observed by the investigation of the joining interfaces at the cross section of the joint structure. The control of the nitrogen pressure throughout the SHF/DB process, was an important factor to avoid any significant defects in the joint structure. The whole progress stage of the diffusion bonding could be observed at a joint interface. A core structure with 5 joint nodes to manufacture a titanium bicycle could be obtained in a SHF/DB process.

Development of the Bicycle Level of Service Model from the User's Perspective (이용자 중심의 자전거도로 서비스수준 모형 개발)

  • Gang, Gyeong-U;Lee, Gyeo-Ra
    • Journal of Korean Society of Transportation
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    • v.28 no.3
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    • pp.75-84
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    • 2010
  • South Korea is seeking for a solution to the problems of traffic congestion and environment: the increase of bicycle use. However many people feel that using a bicycle is inconvenient. Therefore, we developed bicycle level of service model from the user's perspective so that the existing bicycle roads can be evaluated and improved. The purpose of this paper is to develop a bicycle level of service (LOS) model by considering user's satisfaction and multiple factors that affect bicycle LOS. Bicycle LOS criteria is estimated by applying an ordered probit model, which is suitable for research relating to choice. In addition, we determine the bicycle LOS using three-level(A-C) LOS structure from the user position considering the satisfaction level that people can distinguish clearly. The results show that the bicycle LOS is largely determined by the bicycle road width. Other factors are involved as well, including bicycle road type, the number of access and egress point on the bicycle road corridor, pedestrian volume, and frequency of meetings.

Implementation of a Body Weight Distribution Measurement System Applicable to Static Bicycle Fitting (정적 자전거 피팅에 적용 가능한 체중 분포 측정장치의 구현)

  • Yoon, Seon-ho;Kwon, Jun-hyuk;Kim, Cheong-worl
    • Journal of Sensor Science and Technology
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.242-248
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    • 2018
  • Bicycle fittings have been used to ride bicycles comfortably while minimizing non-traumatic injuries. To analyze the cause of non-traumatic injuries, it is necessary to measure the body weight distribution in various biking positions. In this study, a weight distribution measurement system was implemented by installing five weighable devices on the saddle, both pedals, and both handle grips of a bicycle. To measure the body weight applied through the saddle, the structure of a commercial seat post was modified and a load cell was installed inside. Weighable pedals and handle grips were designed using a 3D modeling program and fabricated by employing a 3D printer. The body weight distribution for ten bicycle riders was measured when the two pedals were aligned horizontally and vertically. Experimental results showed that the body weight distribution varied significantly depending on human body shape, even after the bicycle fitting was completed. The difference between the body weight measured by the proposed system and a commercial scale was less than 3 %.

Networked Visualization for a Virtual Bicycle Simulator (가상현실 자전거 시뮬레이터에서 시각화 네트워크)

  • Lee J.H.;Han S.H.
    • Korean Journal of Computational Design and Engineering
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    • v.9 no.3
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    • pp.212-219
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    • 2004
  • This paper presents the visualization method of the KAIST interactive bicycle simulator. The simulator consists of two bicycles of 6 DOF and 4 DOF platforms, force feedback handlebars and pedal resistance systems to generate motion feelings; a real-time visual simulator, a HMD and a beam projection system; and a 3D sound system. The system has an integrating control network with the server-client network structure for multiple simulators. The visual simulator generates dynamic images in real-time while communicating with other modules of the simulator. The operator of the simulator can have realistic visual experience of riding on a velodrome or through the KAIST campus, while being able to watch the other bicycle with an avatar.

A study on the design for the road bike frame made by carbon fiber materials (나노탄소섬유소재(Carbon fiber)를 활용한 로드형 자전거에서의 프레임 디자인 개발에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Ki-Tae;Kim, Hyun-Sung;Kang, Seung-Min
    • Journal of the Korean Crystal Growth and Crystal Technology
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.178-185
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    • 2017
  • Carbon fiber frames are actively developed for developing carbon fiber frames as the material of the next generation of bicycle frames, and are currently being developed with carbon fiber frames, hardness, shock absorption, light intensity, and strength. The carbon fiber bike models require a premium, differentiated design concept, which is essential to the development of a conceptual and differentiated design, requiring the development of essential structural structures, safety and refinement, and more of their own identity. In this study, a personal and unified image was derived from the research of the needs of consumers and image analysis process and then in the practical design work, the road bike bicycle frame design was proposed targeting the frame on the basis of carbon fiber materials.

A Study on the Promotion Plan and Effect Factors of Riding a Bicycle According to Characteristics of the Region (지역특성에 따른 자전거이용 활성화 접근방안과 영향요인에 관한 연구)

  • Kim, Su-Seong;Song, Gi-Uk;Jeong, Heon-Yeong
    • Journal of Korean Society of Transportation
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    • v.27 no.4
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    • pp.17-30
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    • 2009
  • Recently, Interest in the riding of bicycles increased, but existing researches on the effect of bicycle facilities and the supply analysis and evaluation bike analysis of the importance of the item is most fulfilling. Those do not reflect characteristics of the region and the current satisfaction on the riding of bicycles. Therefore, this research will classify Gu Dong of Busan into good region, possible region and difficult region on the riding of bicycles to reflect characteristics of bicycles with the non-power and characteristics of riders with the main purpose of the exercise. Maintenance of bicycles classified according to the region will be decided to the Line-to-Line maintenance as to connect the main point of regions and to the Point-to-Point as to link the main point within region. Then, step-by-step bicycles activation of Busan differentiated by region offers. Also, Survey on Gangseo-Gu, Sasang-Gu, Gijang-Gun with good bicycle conditions and Busan-Jin-Gu with the best maintenance effect will be about the bicycle. The structure model of consciousness-based on the use of bicycles will be made by using Survey results and considering the region characteristics. This structure model will show a correlation of the current satisfaction, the bicycle-related facilities maintenance policy needs, region characteristics and the next intends to riding the bicycle.

Modeling and Simulation for Analyzing Efficient Operations on Public Bike System: A Case Study of Sejong City (공공 자전거 시스템의 효율적 운용을 위한 모델링 및 시뮬레이션: 세종시 사례 중심)

  • Bae, Jang Won;Choi, Seon Han;Lee, Chun-Hee;Paik, Euihyun
    • Journal of the Korea Society for Simulation
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    • v.30 no.1
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    • pp.103-112
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    • 2021
  • In recent years, public bicycle systems are widely spread over the world according to the development of ICT technology. Since the public bicycle systems in large cities need to secure both publicity and convenience for citizens, analysis of various their issues from introduction to operation is required. In addition, it is also necessary to prepare for various scenarios for coexistence with the PM business, which is recently in the spotlight as a last mile means and normally managed privately. This paper introduces modeling and simulation for efficient operations of public bicycle systems. In particular, the proposed method was developed in a form that can be easily used in other cities by modeling the general structure and behavior of the public bicycle system, and it was developed to facilitate modification and expansion of the future model with a component-based model configuration. This paper provides a case study of the propose method, which is the public bicycle simulation in Sejong City. The simulation results were derived by applying the data from the public bicycle system of Sejong City, and they were verified with the associated real data of Sejong City. Using the verified model, it is expected that it can be used as a tool to design and analyze various services on the public bicycle systems, which were especially suitable for Sejong City.

Bicycle Riding-State Recognition Using 3-Axis Accelerometer (3축 가속도센서를 이용한 자전거의 주행 상황 인식 기술 개발)

  • Choi, Jung-Hwan;Yang, Yoon-Seok;Ru, Mun-Ho
    • Journal of the Institute of Electronics Engineers of Korea SC
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    • v.48 no.6
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    • pp.63-70
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    • 2011
  • A bicycle is different from vehicles in the structure that a rider is fully exposed to the surrounding environment. Therefore, it needs to make use of prior information about local weather, air quality, trail road condition. Moreover, since it depends on human power for moving, it should acquire route property such as hill slope, winding, and road surface to improve its efficiency in everyday use. Recent mobile applications which are to be used during bicycle riding let us aware of the necessity of development of intelligent bicycles. This study aims to develop a riding state (up-hill, down-hill, accelerating, braking) recognition algorithm using a low-power wrist watch type embedded system which has 3-axis accelerometer and wireless communication capability. The developed algorithm was applied to 19 experimental riding data and showed more than 95% of correct recognition over 83.3% of the total dataset. The altitude and temperature sensor also in the embedded system mounted on the bicycle is being used to improve the accuracy of the algorithm. The developed riding state recognition algorithm is expected to be a platform technology for intelligent bicycle interface system.

Development of Product Management System for Higher-Value-Added Bicycle (고부가가치 자전거 개발을 위한 제품모델 및 관리시스템 개발)

  • Lee, Philippe;Hwang, In-Hyuck;Woo, Jong-Hun;Park, Se-Won;Oh, Dae-Kyun;Lee, Gyu-Bong
    • Transactions of the Korean Society of Mechanical Engineers A
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    • v.35 no.5
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    • pp.469-477
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    • 2011
  • Nowadays, environmentally friendly technology is attracting considerable attention because of environmental pollution and the increasing price of raw materials. Korea has a high level of dependence on exports, and therefore it has stressed the development of environmentally friendly technologies. Bicycle manufacturing industry has a bright future because bicycles do not use fossil fuels, and cycling is good for one's health. We develop a management system for the effective development of next-generation environmentally friendly technology for bicycles. The goal is to promote the bicycle industry in Korea while keeping the product in the low to medium price range.