Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Cranks and pedals
Patent
1996-07-25
1998-12-08
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Cranks and pedals
745942, G05G 114
Patent
active
058455434
ABSTRACT:
A crank axle includes an axle body having first and second ends, a first rotary linkage member disposed at the first end of the axle body for nonrotatably fitting a first crank arm thereto, and a first centering structure disposed at the first end of the axle body in close proximity to the first rotary linkage member. The rotary linkage member may be formed as a plurality of splines, and the same structure may be formed at the second end.
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Deland James A.
Luong Vinh T.
Shimano Inc.
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