Bicycle crank and method for manufacturing said crank

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2006-03-21

2006-03-21

Johnson, Vicky A. (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Elements

Cranks and pedals

Reexamination Certificate

active

07013753

ABSTRACT:
A bicycle crank is provided comprising an elongated core with a first and second end, a first and second insert are arranged at the ends of the core and a high-resistance coating of fibers incorporated in a plastic matrix material forms a coating for the core and inserts. The core is a preformed element and each insert is connected to the respective end of the core by a union element having recesses to establish a shape coupling with an insert and the respective end portion of the core.

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E. Heitz, Faserverstärkte Verbundwerkstoffe im Freizeitgerät, Aug. 1996, pp. 646-651.

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