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Document | Title | Date |
20080250896 | Bicycle pedal - A bicycle pedal comprises a central block combined with an upper block settled thereon and with a lower block settled thereunder. The central block, the upper block and the lower block are all formed in one piece, respectively. Further, the upper block and the lower block are identical in shape and have the same features because they are formed by means of an identical mold. The central block has an axial bolt tube and two stepping portions. The upper block and the lower block each provides a receiving portion, a plurality of ribs and two stepping portions. Thereby, when the receiving portions engage the axial bolt tube, the stepping portions of the central block, the upper block and the lower block can be combined as a stepping frame by means of a plurality of fastening components. | 10-16-2008 |
20080295641 | Shift pedal member for a vehicle - A vehicle includes an engine. The engine includes a deceleration mechanism inside a crankcase part. A shift pedal member for actuating the deceleration mechanism of the engine is provided. An arm member has a lower part directly mounted on the shift pedal member. A link member is rotatably connected to an upper part of the arm member and connected to the deceleration mechanism of the engine. | 12-04-2008 |
20090049950 | Pedal adjustable device for exercisers - A pedal adjustable device includes a case fixed to an end of a link and a first member and a second member are connected between two sidewalls of the case respectively. The first part includes a polygonal hole and the second part includes a circular hole. The polygonal hole is larger than the circular hole. A support plate has one end pivotably connected to the case and an extension extends from an underside of the other end of the support plate. A pedal is fixed on the support plate. The extension includes an elongate hole and a plurality pairs of protrusions extend from two insides of the elongate hole to define a space between each pair of the protrusion. An operation member includes a polygonal section and a circular rod. The polygonal section is engaged with the polygonal hole and set on one of pairs of the protrusions. | 02-26-2009 |
20090078081 | Bicycle pedal - A bicycle pedal apparatus is provided formed from two identical halves comprising a plurality of holes. A bolt secures the two halves through the holes and projects out beyond the surface of the pedal, thereby performing a dual role of securing the two halves together and serving as a traction mechanism. The pedal bodies rotate about a pedal axle either directly on the axle or on bearings. In embodiments utilizing bearings, two different bearings are used, roller bearings to bear the rotational load and thrust bearings to bear any axial load. The pedal axle can be tapered with a flanged head and resides in a cavity in the pedal body that substantially conforms to the shape of the pedal axle so as to minimize movement of the pedal axle within the pedal body. | 03-26-2009 |
20090126528 | Pedal Structure for Traveling Vehicle - An aspect of the invention provides a pedal structure for traveling vehicle with an operating pedal in which a simple and inexpensive configuration, a simple shape, and a sufficient antiskid effect can be obtained. In the pedal structure for traveling vehicle with the operating pedal, bent portions | 05-21-2009 |
20090158888 | Ergonomic bicycle pedal with removable platform - An ergonomic bicycle pedal with removable platform comprises a pedal axle configured to receive a pedal body A socket extends integrally from the underside of the removable platform. A front hook and a rear hook extend integrally from the underside of the platform with the front hook configured and sized to engage a front channel and a rear hook configured and sized to engage a rear channel. Both the front and the rear channels are configured to allow rotational movement along two axes by having the socket moving on top of the ball and having the front hook moving within the front channel and the rear hook moving within the rear channel. | 06-25-2009 |
20090205462 | Bicycle Shoe - A pedal connection arrangement includes a pedal having a spherical portion with an outer spherical surface. The pedal connection arrangement also includes a bicycle shoe that has a pedal gripping cavity that directly engages at least portions of the outer spherical surface of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The shoe is configured so that the pedal gripping cavity securely grips outer spherical surface of the pedal, yet remains free to swivel in various directions about the spherical portion of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The various directions include directions other than about the pedal longitudinal axis, thereby giving more flexibility for movement of the rider's foot while maintaining positive contact between the shoe and the pedal. | 08-20-2009 |
20090241725 | MODULARIZED PEDAL ASSEMBLY - A modularized pedal assembly includes an axial portion and a pedaling portion. The axial portion includes a spindle and a bush. The spindle is engaged to the bush. Each of two ends of the bush is formed with at least one protruding seat. Each pedaling portion has at least one combining space. The combining space is at one side of the pedaling portion and is extended inwards so that the pedaling portion is formed as an upper layer and a lower layer; and the pedaling portion is engaged to the protruding seats at two sides of the axial portion so that the pedaling portion is detachable from the axial portion. The pedal and crank are not detached frequently so as to retain the stability of the structure. The pedaling portion is replaceable and changeable to match the requirement of users and thus it is economic. | 10-01-2009 |
20090308196 | CYCLE PEDAL - A cycle pedal including a pedal frame rotatably mounted on a rotation axis of a pedal pin, the pedal pin being securable to a crank arm of a cycle, a clamping mechanism for securing a rider's foot to the cycle pedal, and a ratchet mechanism coupled to the rotation axis and operative to permit rotation of the pedal frame about the rotation axis only in a first direction, wherein in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the ratchet mechanism does not permit rotation of the pedal frame about the rotation axis and is operative together with the clamping mechanism to transmit torque power in the second direction to the crank arm, wherein the ratchet mechanism comprises a toothed cog that ratchets with a pawl, and wherein the toothed cog has ratchet teeth only on a portion thereof. | 12-17-2009 |
20100064846 | PEDAL ASSEMBLY - A pedal assembly for a bicycle comprises a pedal body, a shaft, an anti-leakage unit and an engaging unit. The pedal body is provided in one side thereof with a first through hole for an accommodation of a first shaft sleeve, and in the other opposite side thereof with a second through hole for an accommodation of a second shaft sleeve. The shaft is provided with a flange and penetrates the first shaft sleeve and the second shaft sleeve. The anti-leakage unit including a first elastic element is mounted on the shaft. The engaging unit including a second elastic element is mounted on the distal end of the shaft. By such arrangements, since the first and the second elastic elements have the function of elastic recovery, the clearance caused due to abrasion can be effectively eliminated, and the rotating speed of the pedal body can be suppressed. | 03-18-2010 |
20100071505 | Coupling assembly between treadle and crank of bicycle - A coupling assembly is provided between a treadle and a crank of a bicycle and comprises a connecting nut for being assembled to a threaded hole of a crank with a threaded segment thereof, and a treadle shaft combined with a treadle for being assembled to a threaded hole of the connecting nut with a threaded segment thereof. | 03-25-2010 |
20100089198 | PEDAL DEVICE - A pedal device for a vehicle in which a support member for rotatably supporting a pedal arm is mounted on a dash panel positioned forward of a deck cross member. The pedal arm is pivotally attached to the support member by a pedal-rotating shaft inserted through a pedal shaft hole formed in the support member, and this support member has a pivotal impact lever which is provided above the pedal arm and forward of the deck cross member and brought down toward the pedal-rotating shaft. | 04-15-2010 |
20100186547 | BICYCLE PEDAL - The invention relates to a bicycle pedal, especially for BMX bikes, which consists of a solid tread plate and a solid mating plate ( | 07-29-2010 |
20100229676 | QUICK RELEASE DEVICE - A quick release device includes a crank and a quick release assembly. The crank has a pedal hole and a quick release hole. The quick release hole is communicated with the pedal hole. The quick release assembly is partially received in the quick release hole. The quick release assembly includes a rod received in the quick release hole, a spring sleeved on the rod, a stopper mounted in the quick release hole, and a pull button connected to the rod. The rod has an enlarged head formed in one end thereof. One end of the spring is abutted against the enlarged head and the other end of the spring is abutted against the stopper such that the enlarged head protrudes into the pedal hole. When pulling the pull button, the enlarged head retracts into the quick release hole. | 09-16-2010 |
20100300245 | PEDAL FOR TRICYCLES, BICYCLES, AND SIMILAR VEHICLES HAVING GRAPHIC DESIGNS - A pedal includes a pedal body configured for engagement with a person and defining a first major side and a second major side of the pedal. A first plate member engages the first major side and has a first outer surface. Similarly, a second plate member engages the second major side and has a second outer surface. At least one of the first or second outer surfaces includes a graphic design feature. The first and second plate members may be coupled to each other through openings in the pedal body. The graphic design feature may be carried on a graphic design element which is coupled to the first and/or second outer surface. | 12-02-2010 |
20100319483 | Pivot assembly between treadle and bicycle crank - A pivot assembly for coupling a treadle with a bicycle crank is disclosed. The pivot assembly includes a circular seat for being coupled with the crank. Each of two buckle rings received in the circular seat uses a wedge to engage with a connecting shaft of the treadle. By pressing the two buckle rings inward, the wedges leave the connecting shaft so the treadle can be assembled to or disassembled from the crank. | 12-23-2010 |
20110041648 | Bicycle Pedal - Bicycle pedal comprising a pedal axle for connection to a crank of a bicycle, a pedal body comprising at least one actuation surface for actuating the pedal, and connection means. The connection means connect the pedal body to the pedal axle, such that the pedal body, while cycling, can freely rotate with respect to the pedal axle about a first axis extending substantially parallel to the pedal axle, and a second axis extending substantially perpendicular to the pedal axle and substantially parallel to the actuation surface, and wherein the second axis is located at a distance from, and in use above, the actuation surface. | 02-24-2011 |
20110061491 | Bearing device for bicycle pedal - A bicycle pedal includes a tubular member having a compartment formed in an inner end portion for engaging with a cartridge, and having an inner peripheral shoulder formed in an outer end portion for engaging with another cartridge, a pedal member engaged onto the tubular member, and a pedal shaft engaged into the tubular member and engaged with the cartridges for rotatably attaching the pedal shaft to the tubular member and for suitably centering the pedal shaft in the pedal member, and the pedal shaft includes an outer thread formed in an outer end portion for engaging with a fastener which rotatably secures the pedal shaft to the tubular member. | 03-17-2011 |
20110162481 | Accelerator Pedal for a Vehicle and Mounting Rack Therefor - A pedal assembly including a rack for mounting the pedal assembly to the wall of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the rack includes a plate with at least one clip bracket, a locating pin aperture, and a pair of mounting apertures. The plate is coupled to the pedal assembly in a relationship wherein the clip bracket receives a mounting clip formed on the pedal assembly, the locating pin aperture receives a locating pin formed on the pedal assembly, and the mounting apertures in the plate are aligned with respective mounting apertures defined on the pedal assembly and receive fasteners which secure the rack to the pedal. | 07-07-2011 |
20110197704 | YOKE FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH SCRAPER RING - A pedal assembly yoke connected to a vehicle bulkhead, the yoke carrying a shaft on which are mounted at least one pedal and at least one ring, the ring located so as to be adjacent to a universal joint of a steering column of the vehicle. A vehicle can include such a yoke. | 08-18-2011 |
20110239816 | PEDAL RETAINING APPARATUS - A pedal retaining apparatus includes a driving unit adapted to engage with a pedal. The driving unit has a first magnetic unit disposed thereon and a positioning unit corresponding to the driving unit, the positioning unit has a second magnetic unit disposed thereon. The second magnetic unit corresponded to the first magnetic unit. The pedal is magnetically retained in a predetermined position due to a magnetic force between the first magnetic unit and the second magnetic unit; when the pedal rotates relative to the spindle, the magnetic force between the first magnetic unit and the second magnetic unit drives the driving unit to rotatably regain the predetermined position for the pedal to synchronously rotate with the driving unit to regain the predetermined position. | 10-06-2011 |
20110247450 | Bicycle Pedal - A bicycle pedal contains a central shaft and a body; between a first inner side end of the central shaft and an axial hole of the body being defined a first rotating element; between a first outer side end of the central shaft and the axial hole of the body being defined a second and a third rotating elements, wherein the second and the third rotating elements are a bearing, an inner surface of a first inner loop of and an outer surface of a first outer loop of the second rotating element are limited by a limiting wall of the central shaft and a defining fence of the body respectively; an inner surface of a second outer loop of the third rotating element is limited by the defining fence, a locking nut screwed with the central shaft abuts against a second inner loop of the third rotating element. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247451 | BICYCLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY - A bicycle pedal assembly includes a spindle inserted through a thin bearing-less pedal body. A medial portion of the spindle is inserted substantially through a hollow bolt with an internal passageway. One or more bearings are disposed outside the pedal body and in the hollow bolt to facilitate rotation of the spindle with respect to a crank arm. The bolt is screwed into a bore of the crank arm. Accordingly, the medial portion of the spindle extends transversely through the width of the crank arm. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247452 | INTERCHANGEABLE BICYCLE PEDAL SYSTEM - A bicycle pedal assembly includes a channel-free pedal body having cross members which define holes for receiving an axle rod. The holes are axially aligned and formed with a shape which conforms to a profile of the axle rod to rotationally fix the pedal body to the rod. A first hollow bolt includes an externally threaded portion to mate with a left crank arm. A second hollow bolt includes a reversed externally threaded portion to mate with a right crank arm. Each of a pair of identical axles may be joined to either the first or second hollow bolt. Each pedal assembly in interchangeable between the left and right crank arms. | 10-13-2011 |
20110247453 | BICYCLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRAL AXLE - A bicycle pedal assembly includes an axle formed integrally with a pedal body. The integral axle extends from a medial side of a pedal body through an axle connector coupled to a crank arm. The axle connector may be a separate hollow bolt screwed into a bore of the crank arm. The axle connector may house one or more bearings to facilitate rotation of the axle. The interior of the cage of the pedal body may include a variety of structures, such as bridges, or no structures, e.g., an open space, since the proximally extending integral axle need not extend across the width of the pedal body. | 10-13-2011 |
20110252919 | PEDAL ARM, MANUFACTURING APPARATUS THEREOF, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A pedal arm is provided with an arm main body that is a tubular-shaped member formed by bending a plate member having a first end portion and a second end portion, a pedal pad portion provided on the arm main body, and a shaft portion provided on the arm main body. The arm main body includes a first wall portion and a second wall portion facing each other in a first direction, and a third wall portion and a fourth wall portion facing each other in a second direction that is different from the first direction. One of the first wall portion and the second wall portion includes an abutting portion at which the first end portion and the second end portion of the plate member are brought into contact with each other, and the third wall portion and the fourth wall portion correspondingly include a first curved portion and a second curved portion, which are curved in parallel to each other with a same curvature along an extending direction of the arm main body. A first depressed wall portion and a second depressed wall portion are correspondingly formed on the first curved portion and the second curved portion, which are formed in inward convex shapes, respectively, and at least parts of the first depressed wall portion and the second depressed wall portion are brought into contact with each other. | 10-20-2011 |
20110277588 | Vehicle Pedal Kickdown Assembly with Leaf Spring Element - A kickdown assembly for a pedal assembly including a pedal. In one embodiment, the kickdown assembly a leaf spring kickdown element including a base, a first arm which extends from a first end of the base and defines a recess, and a second arm which extends from a second end of the base and includes a distal end seated in the recess of the first arm and adapted to transfer a resistance force to the pedal when the second arm of the kickdown element contacts the pedal. The resistance force is overcome by the application of a kickdown or step force against the pedal which is greater than the resistance force and causes the distal end of the second arm of the kickdown element to spring out of the recess defined in the first arm of the kickdown element. | 11-17-2011 |
20110283828 | Bicycle Pedal With Increased Theft Protection - An anti-theft bicycle pedal is disclosed. The mounting end of the pedal is shaped with polygonal faces and/or splines to match an opening on the crank so that when the mounting end of the pedal axel is inserted into the matching opening and locked into place, the pedal cannot be removed without an unlocking agent. With an unlocking agent, the pedal is easily removed without tools. The pedal can be reversibly mounted on the crank so that the bicycle cannot be pedaled away, or so that the pedal can be stowed during transport or storage. The pedal cannot rotate in the crank as a result of polygonal faces and/or splines on the mounting end that resist rotation. A physical stop can be used control the symmetry of insertion into the opening which facilitates reversible mounting. | 11-24-2011 |
20110290070 | Triangle Pedal - A triangle pedal contains a body including a circular tube with first threads to screw with an adjustable knob, the body including a first and a second triangle plates disposed on a front and a rear ends thereof respectively, the first triangle plate including three first apertures, the second triangle plate including three second apertures connecting with an elongated member which includes an adjusting post received therein, the adjusting post including a projection with first positioning screws, and the projection including a closed orifice to receive a returning spring, the forcing bar including outer screws, a ring, and a biasing pillar, the biasing pillar including a first conical face, the adjustable knob including an opening with second screws to screw with the first threads and second positioning screws, a locking piece including a mouth to connect with a bicycle shoe and a first and a second engaging grooves. | 12-01-2011 |
20120055282 | QUICK RELEASE DEVICE - A quick release device includes a crank having a first hole defined in one end thereof, the crank having a sixth hole opened on one lateral thereof, a fixing sleeve positioned in the first hole of the crank, a third hole opened at one end of the fixing sleeve, a fourth hole opened on the outside periphery of the fixing sleeve therethrough and corresponding to the sixth hole, the fourth hole communicating with the third hole, a quick release assembly partially received in the sixth hole, the quick release assembly having a second engaging rod, a fixing member and a rotating button, the second engaging rod received in the sixth hole, the fixing member connected to the crank and sleeved on the second engaging rod. When the user wants to release the pedal from the crank, the user just rotates the rotating button counterclockwise. | 03-08-2012 |
20120060646 | BICYCLE PEDAL - A bicycle pedal comprises a pedal body having a support surface and a pedal axle rotatably supporting the pedal body. The pedal is characterized in that the support surface has a recess extending substantially across the entire width of the pedal, the deepest portion of the recess being offset from the pedal axle. | 03-15-2012 |
20120090424 | BICYCLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY - A bicycle pedal assembly having a pedal body rotatably coupled to a pedal shaft. A bore receiving the pedal shaft passes through the pedal body. A semi-cylindrical shoulder extends outwardly from an exterior surface of the shaft. A bushing is positioned within the bore to rotatably support the pedal shaft. An inner surface of the shoulder rotatably engages the external end of the bushing, so that the second end of the shaft is movably connected to the pedal body without assistance of any fasteners. | 04-19-2012 |
20120132029 | Bicycle pedal - A bicycle pedal has a connecting device and two arcuate bodies. Each body has an opening, a central section, a first end section and a second end section. The central sections are securely mounted on the connecting device. Each first end section is mounted through and protrudes out from the opening of the other body. Because the bodies are arcuate, the structural strength of the bicycle pedal is excellent and the bent bodies can provide a cushion effect to distribute evenly the pedaling force. | 05-31-2012 |
20120137825 | Bicycle pedal - A bicycle pedal includes a lateral spindle parallel to an X-axis and perpendicular to a Y-axis the X-axis, and includes an inclined surface formed in the inner and front side portion and tilted outwardly and tilted relative to the Y-axis for a tilting angle “A” ranged from five (5) to twenty five (25) degrees, and includes another inclined surface formed in the outer and rear side portion and tilted inwardly and tilted relative to the Y-axis and parallel to the feet of the user for suitably supporting the feet of the user and for allowing the pedal members to be suitably or effectively stepped or actuated by the user, and includes one or more air passages, air pathways or openings for air circulating purposes. | 06-07-2012 |
20120167710 | PEDAL-CRANK ASSEMBLY FOR BICYCLES - The present industrial invention relates to a pedal-crank assembly for bicycles, which comprises means for fast and easy removal of the pedal (P) from the crank (Z), as well as means that allow for using the pedal as safety lock for the bicycle. | 07-05-2012 |
20120174701 | INTERCHANGEABLE BICYCLE PEDAL SYSTEM - A bicycle pedal assembly includes a channel-free pedal body having cross members which define holes for receiving an axle rod. The holes are axially aligned and formed with a shape which conforms to a profile of the axle rod to rotationally fix the pedal body to the rod. A first hollow bolt includes an externally threaded portion to mate with a left crank arm. A second hollow bolt includes a reversed externally threaded portion to mate with a right crank arm. Each of a pair of identical axles may be joined to either the first or second hollow bolt. Each pedal assembly in interchangeable between the left and right crank arms. | 07-12-2012 |
20120204673 | CLIPLESS CYCLE PEDAL DEVICE - A clipless pedal device ( | 08-16-2012 |
20120240722 | MAN - MACHINE INTERFACE IMPROVEMENT - A pedal assembly for a bicycle, including a pedal, a crank arm having an axis of rotation of the crank arm, and a variable attachment device that attaches the pedal to the crank arm at an angle of inclination with respect to the axis of rotation of the crank arm, wherein the variable attachment device enables changing the angle of inclination with respect to the axis of rotation of the crank arm without disassembly of the pedal from the crank arm. | 09-27-2012 |
20120260768 | AUTOMATIC ENGAGEMENT AND DISENGAGEMENT BICYCLE PEDAL - A bicycle pedal with automatic engagement and disengagement, including a body rotatably mounted on a pedal axle one side including a front hoop and a rear hoop, each hoop having two branches connected by a crossmember, at least one of the hoops being mounted to rotate about a geometrical axis parallel to that of the pedal and being spring-loaded toward the other hoop by spring means, the space between the hoops being adapted to receive and to clamp a cycling shoe cleat; the spring-loading means of the hoop are situated, in a direction orthogonal to the branches of the hoop, outside the space between the branches; the pedal body includes exterior arms spaced from the interior arms to form yokes having facing orifices in which two coaxial individual axles, respectively associated with each branch, are engaged and supported, and the individual axles composing the articulation axle of the rotary hoop. | 10-18-2012 |
20120312119 | PEDAL - A pedal for use in pedal exercise equipment includes a connection shaft connected to a crank rod; a pedal body rotatively connected to the connection shaft, inclination control plates, which have hinge pin connection holes at both side end portions and are respectively inserted to the inside of an inner upper front portion, an inner upper rear portion, an inner lower front portion and an inner lower rear portion of the pedal body; hinge pins, which are provided with control bolt coupling holes in the center of outer peripheries thereof in the vertical direction, and inserted to the inside of the hinge pin connection holes of the respective inclination control plates in the to and fro direction. Control bolts are provided to control left vertical protrusion amounts and right vertical protrusion amounts of the inclination control plates. | 12-13-2012 |
20130042720 | Pedal positioner and method - A removable pedal positioner to engage a crank arm and a pedal of a bicycle to position the pedal in a generally horizontal position. One embodiment comprises a bridge, at least one prong, and a mounting post. The mounting post engages the crank arm while the at least one prong extends past the crank arm to position the pedal in a generally horizontal position. In other embodiments, the positioner utilizes a flexible clamp to secure the positioner to the crank arm thereby positioning the pedal in a generally horizontal position. | 02-21-2013 |
20130174692 | BICYCLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY - A bicycle pedal assembly includes a spindle inserted through a thin bearing-less pedal body or an axle formed integrally with a pedal body. The interior of the cage of the pedal body may include a variety of structures or no structures, such as open space. A medial portion of the spindle is inserted substantially through a hollow bolt with an internal passageway. One or more bearings are disposed outside the pedal body and in the hollow bolt to facilitate rotation of the spindle with respect to a crank arm. The bolt is screwed into a standard sized bore of the crank arm. Accordingly, the medial portion of the spindle extends transversely through the width of the crank arm. | 07-11-2013 |
20130247713 | QUICK RELEASE PEDAL - A quick release pedal is revealed. The quick release pedal includes a pedal shaft for being assembled with a pedal, a connection member, a positioning pin, and a moving part. The pedal shaft is disposed with a fastening part and a mounting slot. A mounting hole corresponding to the mounting slot is arranged at the connection member. The positioning pin includes a circular groove, a mounting part corresponding to the mounting hole, and a locking part. The moving part is sleeved over a wall surface of the connection member arranged with the mounting hole. At least one long slot corresponding to the locking part of the positioning pin is disposed on the moving part. At least one magnetic part is mounted between the moving part and the wall surface. Thus assembly and disassembly of the pedal is more convenient and faster by the magnetic part attached to the wall surface. | 09-26-2013 |
20140041480 | Power Smoothing Crank Arm - A crank arm for a pedal-driven vehicle is described herein. The crank arm includes a first member that pivots about a crank axis of the pedal-driven vehicle and a second member rotationally coupled to the first member and configured to receive a pedal. The crank arm further includes a spring assembly configured to bias the second member towards a neutral rotation configuration relative to the first member and to resist rotation of the second member away from the neutral rotation configuration, wherein a distance between the crank axis and the pedal interface is greater than a distance between the crank axis and the member pivot point when the second member is in the neutral rotation configuration. | 02-13-2014 |
20140060242 | Bicycle Pedal Adaptor for Use on Multi Sided Clipless Bicycle Pedals - The invention is a device for adapting a clipless bicycle pedal into a standard bicycle pedal. The clipless bicycle pedal fits into a shaped recess in the body of the pedal adaptor. The shaped recess extends along the longitudinal axis of the body of the pedal adaptor and is shaped such that the clipless bicycle pedal is compressed within the shaped recess, causing a frictional force to retain the pedal adaptor on the clipless bicycle pedal during use. The body of the pedal adaptor is formed from a thermoplastic or a fiberglass reinforced thermoplastic. | 03-06-2014 |
20140060243 | PEDAL FOR A BICYCLE - A bicycle pedal unit comprises a central body ( | 03-06-2014 |
20140090516 | PEDAL FOR A BICYCLE - A pedal for a bicycle has two connecting boards and multiple fixing elements. The connecting boards are connected to each other and each connecting board has a shaft recess, a protruding segment, a recessed segment and multiple mounting recesses. The protruding segment and the recessed segment are respectively formed on an inner side of the connecting board beside the shaft recess. The protruding segment has an opening hole, an outer protruding tab, an inner protruding tab and multiple through holes. The recessed segment has an opening hole, an outer recess, an inner recess and multiple through holes. The fixing elements are connected to the connecting boards, and each fixing element has a fastener and a mounting head. The fastener is mounted in two through holes of the connecting boards and has two anti-slipping protrusions, a connecting head and an outer thread. The mounting head is screwed with the fastener. | 04-03-2014 |
20140144286 | BICYCLE PEDALS WITH LOCKING FUNCTION - A bicycle pedal with a locking function has a base and a securing member. The base is positioned on a side of the bicycle and has a U-shaped main body and a through hole disposed on the main body. The securing member has a securing rod with an end attached to the bicycle and disposed through the through hole, and a stopping portion disposed at another end of the securing rod. wherein the main body is capable of sliding along the securing rod between a locking position and a non-locking position, and when the main body is at the locking position, the main body moves to one end of the securing rod and pushes against the stopping portion to prevent wheels from rotating, and when the main body is at the non-locking position, the main body moves to another end of the securing rod to release the wheels. | 05-29-2014 |
20140165779 | PEDAL WITH A SENSING DEVICE - A pedal with a sensing device includes a spindle, a frame member, a receiving member and a sensing assembly, the frame member having a treading portion and a receiving channel, the receiving channel being adjacent to the treading portion and having an electricity supplier, the receiving member assembled to the frame member, the sensing assembly having a controlling unit electrically connected to the electricity supplier and a sensing unit electrically connected to the controlling unit. Under this arrangement, when the rider treads on the present invention, the pedal rotates relative to the spindle to generate a force and a rotation speed for the pedal; thereby, the force and the rotation speed of the present invention are detected by the sensing assembly. | 06-19-2014 |
20140190308 | RELEASABLE CONNECTION SYSTEM - A connection system having at least one male engagement component configured to engage with a female engagement component. The male engagement component is configured to interact with the female engagement component so that when pressure is applied, the at least one male engagement component embeds into the material of the female engagement component and generates sufficient friction to lock the relative positioning of the two components in at least one direction. | 07-10-2014 |
20140251077 | BICYCLE PEDAL - A bicycle pedal includes a pedal body and a central shaft, the pedal body having a through hole opened therethrough, two openings of the through hole being defined as a first opening end and a second opening end respectively, the central shaft having a threaded portion and a limiting segment formed at two ends thereof respectively, at least one limiting portion formed axially along the limiting segment, the central shaft pivotally passing through the through hole of the pedal body with the threaded portion being exposed out of the first opening end, the limiting portion being extended from the second opening end of the through hole. Under this arrangement, the pedal body is positioned between the threaded portion and the limiting portion of the central shaft because of the through hole. | 09-11-2014 |
20140260784 | Pedal And Crank System - A crank arm system for a cycle is provided including a first crank arm, a second crank arm, a first crank arm end, and a second crank arm end. The first crank arm has a length extending along a first plane. The second crank arm has a length extending along a second plane. The first crank arm end has a pedal coupling portion and a crank arm coupling portion having a length configured to extend along either the first or second plane when coupled to the respective first or second crank arm. The second crank arm end has a pedal coupling portion and a crank arm coupling portion having a length configured to extend along either the first or second plane when coupled to the respective first or second crank arm. | 09-18-2014 |
20140318309 | Universal Bicycle Pedal - A universal pedal system in which adapter spindles with male threads on each end are mated to a pedal having a female threaded connector in order to provide universal adaptability without increasing pedal width substantially and thus avoiding altering bicycle fit or performance in an undesirable manner. | 10-30-2014 |
20150047460 | QUICK RELEASE COUPLING FOR THE CRANK OF A BICYCLE DRIVE TRAIN - A quick release coupling is incorporated into the drive train of the bicycle to couple the crank to the drive shaft. It includes an axle with a flat keyway facilitating installation. A crank arm has an opening matching the circumference of the shaft other than at the flat area. The opening includes a protrusion engaging the keyway to transmit torque. A land is near an end of the shaft. Each coupling has an opening similar to the opening through each crank arm. The orientation of the coupling is with the flat region aligned with the keyway. In this orientation, the coupling is slid over the end of the shaft until the flat area is aligned over the land. The coupling may be rotated until the flat area is misaligned with the keyway and within the land. In this position, the crank arm is locked. | 02-19-2015 |
20150053045 | FLAT BICYCLE PEDAL - The invention concerns a flat bicycle pedal made of two half shells ( | 02-26-2015 |
20150059521 | BICYCLE KICKSTAND - Disclosed is a bicycle kickstand. The bicycle kickstand includes a crank arm to mount a pedal to a bicycle frame, which has a slot formed in a longitudinal direction thereof, a pedal coupled perpendicular to the slot of the crank arm and configured to rotate in the longitudinal direction of the crank arm, a middle arm received in the slot of the crank arm and having both end portions which are respectively connected to the crank arm and the pedal in order to allow the pedal to be inclined with respect to the crank arm, and a safety pin configured to be inserted through the slot of the crank arm and the pedal in order to support the pedal in a perpendicular state or an inclined state with respect to the crank arm. | 03-05-2015 |
20150090072 | SPINDLE STRUCTURE FOR A PEDAL - A spindle structure for a pedal includes a pedal body having a through hole formed from one end thereof to another end thereof, two ends of the through hole respectively defined as a first end opening and a second end opening; and a spindle body assembled on the pedal body, the spindle body having an insert portion and a threaded portion respectively defined at two ends thereof, the insert portion inserted into the through hole of the pedal body, a tip portion of the insert portion defined as a positioning portion, a periphery of the positioning portion gradually widened toward the second end opening, the threaded portion exposed from the first end opening, the positioning portion exposed from the second end opening. | 04-02-2015 |
20150122078 | BICYCLE PEDAL AND METHOD OF MAKING THE SAME - A bicycle pedal includes a pedal body, a spindle and a bushing The pedal body defines an axle hole therein with opposite first and second openings. The spindle is formed in one piece and has an insert portion generally passing through the axle hole of the pedal body, and a threaded portion extending outside the second opening of the pedal body for being secured to a crane arm of a bicycle. The insert portion has a distal end extending outside the first opening and being shaped to include at least one raised bump on a periphery thereof. The bushing is mounted around the insert portion of the spindle and proximate to the first opening of the pedal body. The distal end of the insert portion of the spindle has a diameter through its raised bump greater than an inner diameter of the bushing so as to retain the spindle in position. | 05-07-2015 |
20150143949 | SEMI-FIXED TYPE SHOE-FIXING SHAFT - Provided is a semi-fixed type shoe-fixing shaft that includes a shaft rotatably mounted on a crank, a ratchet pawl swingably installed on the shaft, a ratchet engaging tooth fixed to the crank so as to catch the ratchet pawl, a ratchet spring fixed to the shaft so as to swing the ratchet pawl, a ratchet control lever connected to the ratchet spring and slidably installed on the shaft, and a shoe fixing hook fixed to the shaft. The shoe fixing hook and a fastener fixed to a cycling shoe are coupled. Thereby, the cycling shoe and the shaft are fixed, and a force for stretching an ankle is transmitted through the cycling shoe and the shaft as a force for rotating the crank. Muscles around a calf for moving the ankle can be used as a rotational force for the crank. | 05-28-2015 |
20150291252 | Ergonomic adjustment system for a clip-less bicycle pedal - An ergonomic adjustment system for clip-less bicycle pedal has the cleat and pedal body are so shaped that they form exactly complementary shapes that are based on parts of spherical shapes such that both spherical members and complementary spherical members have similar diameters so as to allow for perfect mating between the two which allow for smooth fluid movement along axes X and Z. The cleat and pedal body have polymer lining. A rigid front receptacle and a rear flexible blade or traditional rear mechanism. Both the rigid receptacle and the rear section flexible blade or traditional rear mechanism are attached to the exterior periphery of the pedal's body and are used in conjunction with a cleat which is mechanically attached to a shoe. An adjustment screw pushes on the rear flexible blade section to give the right distance with the front receptacle and thus gives the correct tension to the cleat and to the rear flexible blade or traditional rear mechanism section. | 10-15-2015 |
20150298762 | BICYCLE PEDAL - A bicycle pedal which is rotatably installed on a bicycle crank includes a main body, a pedal axle, at least a fixing rod, and a bushing unit. Therein, the main body has with an axle bore and at least a through hole extending from the outer periphery of the main body and connected with the axle bore. The pedal axle has a first end combined to the crank and a second end inserted in the axle bore, whereby the main body is allowed to rotate against the pedal axle. The fixing rod is removably disposed in the through hole and interferes with the movement of the pedal axle for preventing the main body from being relatively separated from the pedal axle. The bushing unit is disposed between the main body and the pedal axle. | 10-22-2015 |
20160016637 | PEDAL POSITIONING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF USE - A removable pedal positioner to engage a crank arm and a pedal of a bicycle to position the pedal in a generally horizontal position. One embodiment comprises a bridge, at least one prong, and a mounting post. The mounting post engages the crank arm while the at least one prong extends past the crank arm to position the pedal in a generally horizontal position. In other embodiments, the positioner utilizes a flexible clamp to secure the positioner to the crank arm thereby positioning the pedal in a generally horizontal position. Upon rotation of the pedal, the device disengages from the crank arm. | 01-21-2016 |
20160052583 | BICYCLE PEDAL - A bicycle pedal is provided with a pedal spindle, a pedal body, a first shear force sensor, a second shear force sensor, a first bending force sensor and a second bending force sensor. The pedal spindle includes a crank arm mounting part. The pedal body is rotatably mounted on the pedal spindle about a center spindle axis. The first and second shear force sensors are arranged relative to the pedal spindle to detect first and second shear components of a pedaling force with respect to the center spindle axis. The first bending force sensor is arranged relative to the pedal spindle to detect a first bending component of the pedaling force with respect to the center spindle axis. The second bending force sensor is arranged relative to the pedal spindle to detect a second bending component of the pedaling force with respect to the center spindle axis. | 02-25-2016 |
20160052584 | BICYCLE PEDAL - A bicycle pedal is basically provided with a pedal spindle, a pedal body, a sensor adaptor and at least one force sensor. The pedal spindle includes a crank arm mounting part. The pedal body is rotatably mounted on the pedal spindle about a center spindle axis. The sensor adaptor includes a first fixing part non-movably attached to the pedal spindle at a first point, a second fixing part non-movably attached to the pedal spindle at a second point and a sensor mounting part extending between the first and second fixing parts, the first point being axially spaced from the second point with respect to the center spindle axis, the sensor mounting part being non-fixed to the pedal spindle. The force sensor is disposed on the sensor mounting part to detect a pedaling force transmitted from the pedal body to the pedal spindle. | 02-25-2016 |
20160052593 | Universal Platform Adapter For Use With A Bicycle Having A Clipless Pedal - A universal platform adapter for use with a clipless pedal on a bicycle includes a body portion having upper and lower surfaces, wherein the upper surface is adapted to be engaged by a generally flat bottom surface of a shoe. A first plurality of attachment apertures is provided in a first arrangement on the lower surface of the body portion and is adapted to cooperate with a first cleat that is adapted for use with a clipless pedal on a bicycle. A second plurality of attachment apertures is provided in a second arrangement on the lower surface of the body portion and is adapted to cooperate with a second cleat that is adapted for use with a clipless pedal on a bicycle. The second arrangement defined by the second plurality of attachment apertures is different from the first arrangement defined by the first plurality of attachment apertures. | 02-25-2016 |
20160375953 | BICYCLE PEDAL WITH CADENCE SENSOR - A bicycle pedal with cadence sensor is disclosed and comprises a pedal shaft, a frame, and a cadence sensor. The pedal shaft is fastened at a crank of a bicycle. The frame is pivotably installed at the pedal shaft. The cadence sensor is arranged at the frame and the cadence sensor includes a G-sensor and a power supply coupled to the G-sensor. The cadence sensor is arranged at the frame. The cadence sensor is cooperating with the frame and the cadence information may be gained through the G-sensor. The cadence information may be transmitted to a bicycle computer or a smart mobile device. A cadence data may be resulted by program operation. The cadence data may be provided to analyze and apply. | 12-29-2016 |