Patent · US Expired

Automatic pedal for all-terrain bicycle

US6474194B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 14, 2000
Grant dateNov 5, 2002
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Expiry dateJul 14, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/217
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cycle pedal includes a pedal body (1) provided with a front fixed member (3) for engagement with a hooking element fixed below the sole of a bicyclist's shoe, and with a rear movable member (4) for retaining the hooking element. The rear retaining member (4) includes a resilient element (7) fixed to receive the pedal body (1) and operating bendingly between a bent position for freeing the hooking member and a position for retaining the latter against a retaining plane (6, 7) on the body of the pedal (1).

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