Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Cranks and pedals
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-25
2005-01-25
Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Cranks and pedals
C074S594200, CD12S123000, C403S319000, C403S359300
Reexamination Certificate
active
06845687
ABSTRACT:
A bicycle crank arm apparatus includes an axle having a first end portion and a second end portion, wherein the first end portion has an outer peripheral surface and a threaded inner peripheral surface; an axle bolt having a threaded outer peripheral surface screwed into the threaded inner peripheral surface of the first end portion of the axle; a crank arm having an axle mounting boss defining an opening for receiving the first end portion of the axle therein, wherein the axle mounting boss includes a first fastener for tightening the crank arm mounting boss around the first end portion of the axle; and wherein the crank arm boss is positioned axially inwardly of the axle bolt.
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