Cycle pedal shoe

Details Cycle pedal shoe Cycle pedal shoe

1985-06-11

1987-08-11

Smith, Gary L.

Machine element or mechanism

Elements

Cranks and pedals

745946, 36131, G05G 114

Patent

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046853510

ABSTRACT:
In combination a pedal device including a crank shaft for rotation by pedaling, a shaft pedal member extending from the outer end of the crank shaft with said member having a circular cross section, and a shoe means for engagement of a rider's foot. The shoe means includes an upper portion covering a portion of the foot and a lower portion having a sole. The sole of the shoe means has a cleat means for enclosing the pedal member to position the sole above the pedal member. In a preferred embodiment, the pedal member is tapered to a smaller cross section further from the crank shaft while the cleat means is reverse tapered to enclose and accept the tapered pedal member and position the sole on the pedal member.

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