Rotating bicycle shoe cleat
US5079968A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 1991 |
| Grant date | Jan 14, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 12, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/217
- WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A rotating bicycle shoe cleat consisting of an outer stationary structure and an inner, rotating structure. The stationary structure has front and rear locking portions which allow rigid engagement to a spring loaded clipless bicycle pedal. The rotary structure is mounted on the sole of a bicycle shoe. The two structures share a common axis of rotation. This common axis allows the rotary structure to pivot within the stationary structure when there is a dynamic lateral rotational force present. The amount of rotation is controlled by suitably located compression pads and limiting embrasures. In addition, the compression pads act as dampers. In all other respects, the rotating bicycle shoe cleat functions as a standard bicycle shoe cleat.
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