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Bicycle pedal

a bicycle pedal and pedal body technology, applied in the field of bicycle pedals, can solve the problems of accidental disengagement of the cle difficulty in step-in operation for some riders, and difficulty in removing the cleat from the bicycle pedal, so as to facilitate a relatively easy step-in operation and reduce the possibility of accidental disengagement of the clea

Active Publication Date: 2014-05-01
SHIMANO INC
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The patent text describes a new bicycle pedal design with the objective of improving its ability to clear mud and reducing the risk of accidental disengagement during riding. The technical effects include a streamlined design that allows for easy step-in operation and effective mud clearing.

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Thus, in the conventional structure, mud tends to stick to the spring, which is relatively close to the pedal axle.
Mud does not always come of easily from the bicycle pedal due to the shape and location of the spring relatively close to the pedal axle.
Also, with such a conventional bicycle pedal, if the biasing force of the spring is increased in order to prevent accidental disengagement of the cleat from the bicycle pedal during riding (i.e., to hold the cleat more securely during extreme riding), the step-in operation may become difficult for some riders due to increased force needed for step-in.
On the other hand, if the biasing force of the spring is decreased in order to obtain an easier step-in operation, accidental disengagement of the cleat from the bicycle pedal may occur during riding such as during extreme off-road (mountain bike) riding.
In other words, it can be difficult to obtain an ideal spring force during riding and for a relatively easy step-in operation for some riders.

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[0060]Referring now to FIGS. 10-18, a bicycle pedal 110 in accordance with a second embodiment will now be explained. In view of the similarity between the first and second embodiments, the parts of the second embodiment that are identical to the parts of the first embodiment will be given the same reference numerals as the parts of the first embodiment. Moreover, the descriptions of the parts of the second embodiment that are identical to the parts of the first embodiment may be omitted for the sake of brevity. In other words, the descriptions and illustrations of the first embodiment also apply to this second embodiment, except as explained and illustrated herein. Furthermore, it will be apparent from this disclosure that parts of this embodiment that are identical or functionally identical will be given the same reference numerals as the first embodiment but with “100” added thereto.

[0061]The bicycle pedal 110 is similar to the bicycle pedal 10, except it includes a modified sub-...

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Abstract

A bicycle pedal includes a pedal axle, a main pedal body, a first cleat securing member and a first biasing member. The main pedal body is rotatably supported on the pedal axle. The first cleat securing member is pivotally coupled relative to the main pedal body about a first pivot axis between a clamping position and a release position. The first biasing member biases the first cleat securing member toward the clamping position. The first biasing member is supported on the main pedal body at a distance farther from a center longitudinal axis of the pedal axle than the first pivot axis.

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BACKGROUND[0001]1. Field of the Invention[0002]This invention generally relates to a bicycle pedal. More specifically, the present invention relates to bicycle pedal that can be releasably attached to a cleat of a cycling shoe.[0003]2. Background Information[0004]A conventional clipless pedal that can connect to a cleat attached to a shoe is a known example of a bicycle pedal that can connect to a cycling shoe (e.g., European Patent Application Publication No. 1,219,532). When a clipless type bicycle pedal is used, the crank can be rotated during a down stroke as well by pulling upward. As a result, the crank can be rotated more efficiently.[0005]A conventional clipless bicycle pedal includes a pedal axle that can be attached to a crank of a bicycle, a main pedal body rotatably supported on the pedal axle, and a coupling mechanism. The coupling mechanism is fixed to two opposite faces of the pedal main pedal body and has a first cleat securing member configured to couple with a fron...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B62M3/08
CPCB62M3/086Y10T74/217
Inventor INOUE, AKIRA
Owner SHIMANO INC
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