Machine element or mechanism – Elements – Cranks and pedals
Patent
1996-09-16
1997-12-16
Bonck, Rodney H.
Machine element or mechanism
Elements
Cranks and pedals
B62M 308, G05G 114
Patent
active
056972628
ABSTRACT:
A quick-release pedal comprises a pedal body and a pair of retaining units. The pedal body includes a frame portion, a tubular portion and two receiving spaces within the frame portion. A pair of cleat engaging members are respectively provided on upper and lower sides of the tubular member. Each of the cleat engaging members has a claw portion and two fingers of different lengths. Each of the retaining units has first and second hook units, a pair of torsional springs and a pivot pin which is connected to the frame portion through a respective one of the receiving spaces. Each of the first and second hook units has pivot seats connected pivotably to a corresponding one of the pivot pins. Each of the first hook units has a hook section with a tongue which is opposed to the pivot seats. Each of the second hook units has an abutting section which is located behind the tongue. The torsional springs urge the first and second hook units to abut against the fingers of the cleat engaging members. The abutting section and the tongue of each of the first and second hook units are spaced from one another by a predetermined distance.
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Battista Mary Ann
Bonck Rodney H.
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