Pedal with locking and unlocking mechanism
US10668978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 27, 2019 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 27, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M3/086
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments relate to a pedal system having a pedal coupled to a main drive shaft having a locked mode where the pedal does not rotate relative to the main drive shaft and a released mode where the pedal can rotate relative to the main drive shaft. In the locked mode, rotation of the pedal relative to the main drive shaft is prevented by a plunger that engages the main drive shaft. In the released mode, rotation of the pedal relative to the main drive shaft is enabled by having the plunger disengage from the main drive shaft. The pedal system is switchable between the locked and released modes. When a user's foot or footwear is engaging the pedal, the pedal is placed in the released mode, and when the user's foot or footwear is disengaged from the pedal, the pedal is placed in the locked mode.
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