Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Cranks and pedals
Reissue Patent
2011-08-16
2011-08-16
Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3656)
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Cranks and pedals
C074S594400
Reissue Patent
active
RE042607
ABSTRACT:
A clipless bicycle pedal employing a clamping mechanism which engages a binding plate on the bottom of a rider's shoe. The clamping mechanism includes two units which pivot about the same axis to engage the binding plate and which may share a biasing mechanism. The pivot axis maybe the same axis as the pedal shaft. The overall structure of the preferred embodiment provides a clipless pedal which is lightweight and easy to assembly and maintain.
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Abstract of the Japanese Document No. 03-34987, dated Apr. 5, 1991.
Innovation Capital Law Group, LLP
Lin Vic Y.
Luong Vinh T.
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