Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Cranks and pedals
Patent
1991-09-09
1993-01-19
Braun, Leslie A.
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Cranks and pedals
745942, D12123, 280259, G05G 114
Patent
active
051798735
ABSTRACT:
A bicycle crank assembly utilizing a hollow crank arm is disclosed. The crank arm is welded to a hub for mounting to an axle and reinforced using a doubler provided at a point of maximum stress to minimize the likelihood of breakage at the maximum stress point. The resulting bicycle crank assembly exhibits reduced weight without a substantial reduction of torsional or bending strength.
REFERENCES:
patent: 4811626 (1989-03-01), Bezin
patent: 5010785 (1991-04-01), Romero
Braun Leslie A.
Ocean State International Inc.
Pitts Andrea
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