Process and device for measuring and adjusting the angular movement of a fastening cleat on a clipless pedal
US7571544B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 15, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB62M3/086
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A method and device for measuring and adjusting the angular movement of a fastening cleat on a clipless pedal, includes a motion detector which is fixed to the pedal to detect any angular movement in relation to the fastening cleat and transmit data to a data-processing device which calculates values of the angular movement as a function of time, and the average of the variations in the angular movement. The contactless motion detector includes a magnetic sensor which is fixed to the pedal, and is disposed facing a magnet that is fixed beneath the cleat and can detect any variation in the orientation of the magnetic field as a function of the angular movement of the cleat. The angular position of the fastening cleat is adjusted such that the average variation in the value of the free angular movement is returned to the median of the free angular movement range.
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