Abstract: A pedal assembly yoke connected to a vehicle bulkhead, the yoke carrying a shaft on which are mounted at least one pedal and at least one ring, the ring located so as to be adjacent to a universal joint of a steering column of the vehicle. A vehicle can include such a yoke.

Abstract: A pedal assembly including a rack for mounting the pedal assembly to the wall of a vehicle. In one embodiment, the rack includes a plate with at least one clip bracket, a locating pin aperture, and a pair of mounting apertures. The plate is coupled to the pedal assembly in a relationship wherein the clip bracket receives a mounting clip formed on the pedal assembly, the locating pin aperture receives a locating pin formed on the pedal assembly, and the mounting apertures in the plate are aligned with respective mounting apertures defined on the pedal assembly and receive fasteners which secure the rack to the pedal.

Abstract: A cage pedal has a platform, a linking bar, a resilient device and a holding shaft. The linking bar is perpendicularly mounted on the platform and has a rotating shaft and a connecting seat protruding from the rotating shaft. The resilient device is set between the platform and the linking bar and has a first panel, a first spring, a second panel and a second spring. The first panel has a connecting end pivotally mounted on the connecting seat. The first spring has two abutting ends respectively abutting the first panel and the connecting seat. The second panel has a clamping end pivotally mounted on the platform. The second spring having two abutting ends respectively abutting the second panel and the platform. The holding shaft is mounted on the connecting end of the first panel corresponding to the platform.

Abstract: An multi-piece foot peg for use with power sport vehicles such as motorcycles and ATVs is provided that, in one embodiment, includes a base that attaches to the frame of the vehicle and a cleat member that attaches to the base wherein the cleat member may be replaced without replacing the entire foot peg thereby enabling economical replacement of worn cleats and enabling the adjustment of foot peg height and aggressiveness of the cleats. The base is configured to define an opening between two sub-components that extend away from the frame of the vehicle. The cleat member includes cleats and at least one opening between the cleats positioned to facilitate the passage of debris through the opening in the cleat member and through the opening in the base such that debris will not build up on the upper surface of the cleat member.

Abstract: An inner side upper foot coupling device for a bicycle pedal is provided made of a cylindrical rod. The coupling device has a middle portion that is U-shaped, two poles having different lengths connected to the middle portion and bases connecting to the poles for attachment to a bicycle pedal.

Abstract: A multipurpose pedal includes a spindle assembly and a pedal pivotally assembled with the spindle assembly. The spindle assembly includes a spindle adapting to assemble with a bicycle crank and a tube sleeved on the spindle. The pedal includes a first frame and a second frame mounted in the first frame. Multiple stubs are mounted between the first frame and the second frame. The multiple stubs are replaceable for providing multipurpose.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal includes a tubular member having a compartment formed in an inner end portion for engaging with a cartridge, and having an inner peripheral shoulder formed in an outer end portion for engaging with another cartridge, a pedal member engaged onto the tubular member, and a pedal shaft engaged into the tubular member and engaged with the cartridges for rotatably attaching the pedal shaft to the tubular member and for suitably centering the pedal shaft in the pedal member, and the pedal shaft includes an outer thread formed in an outer end portion for engaging with a fastener which rotatably secures the pedal shaft to the tubular member.

Abstract: Bicycle pedal comprising a pedal axle for connection to a crank of a bicycle, a pedal body comprising at least one actuation surface for actuating the pedal, and connection means. The connection means connect the pedal body to the pedal axle, such that the pedal body, while cycling, can freely rotate with respect to the pedal axle about a first axis extending substantially parallel to the pedal axle, and a second axis extending substantially perpendicular to the pedal axle and substantially parallel to the actuation surface, and wherein the second axis is located at a distance from, and in use above, the actuation surface.

Abstract: A multi-function pedal includes a body, wherein a pivot hole is disposed in the center for connection to the crank of a bicycle; a first surface and a second surface, wherein the first surface is sloping at a predetermined gradient while the second surface is approximately parallel to the body. The first surface includes a first pedal set for a road-racing purpose and the second surface includes a second pedal set for a cross-racing purpose.

Abstract: A pedal for a bicycle includes pedal body, and at least one locking hook unit detachably mounted on the pedal body. The locking hook unit includes a fixing hook and a movable hook. Thus, the locking hook unit is locked onto the pedal body by a plurality of locking bolts to assemble the pedal, so that the pedal is assembled and disassembled easily and quickly, thereby facilitating a user assembling and disassembling the pedal. In addition, the locking hook unit has a hollow inside so that after the locking hook unit is attached to the pedal body, the spindle of the pedal body will not be obstructed by the locking hook unit to prevent the mud from being choked between the locking hook unit and the spindle of the pedal body.

Abstract: A pivot assembly for coupling a treadle with a bicycle crank is disclosed. The pivot assembly includes a circular seat for being coupled with the crank. Each of two buckle rings received in the circular seat uses a wedge to engage with a connecting shaft of the treadle. By pressing the two buckle rings inward, the wedges leave the connecting shaft so the treadle can be assembled to or disassembled from the crank.

Abstract: A pedal includes a pedal body configured for engagement with a person and defining a first major side and a second major side of the pedal. A first plate member engages the first major side and has a first outer surface. Similarly, a second plate member engages the second major side and has a second outer surface. At least one of the first or second outer surfaces includes a graphic design feature. The first and second plate members may be coupled to each other through openings in the pedal body. The graphic design feature may be carried on a graphic design element which is coupled to the first and/or second outer surface.

Abstract: The present invention is embodied in a new aerodynamic cover for a bicycle shoe and clipless bicycle pedal for improving speed when cycling. The aerodynamic cover comprises a main body including an ankle portion having a rear side, a heel portion connected to the ankle portion, and a sole portion connected to the heel portion and having an underside. An opening is formed in the sole portion for allowing a bicycle pedal to be engaged to the bicycle cleat. An outwardly extending fin stretches from the rear side of the ankle portion, around the heel portion, to the underside of the sole portion. In one embodiment, the aerodynamic cover further comprises a pedal layer, a cleat layer, and a base plate layer. A gap is delined between the pedal layer and the cleat layer. The gap inhibits excessive friction between the pedal layer and the cleat layer as the cleat is pivoted with respect to the pedal.

Abstract: A pedal with a body has two opposing plates on different sides of the pedal that can be easily removed or displaced by sliding to access the inner surfaces of the pedal and the backside of traction pins. In this way, traction pins can be replaced even after the pins have been worn out or broken.

Abstract: Described is an exercise apparatus that includes reciprocating foot pedal structures where the pedal structures include various mechanisms for absorbing foot impact or forces on the foot. The pedal structures can also include a mechanism for generating a biasing force generally normal to the upper surface of the foot pedal effective to restore the pedal to its normal position after foot impact. The impact absorbing mechanisms can include resilient members, fluid filled bladders and hinge arrangements.

Abstract: A quick release device includes a crank and a quick release assembly. The crank has a pedal hole and a quick release hole. The quick release hole is communicated with the pedal hole. The quick release assembly is partially received in the quick release hole. The quick release assembly includes a rod received in the quick release hole, a spring sleeved on the rod, a stopper mounted in the quick release hole, and a pull button connected to the rod. The rod has an enlarged head formed in one end thereof. One end of the spring is abutted against the enlarged head and the other end of the spring is abutted against the stopper such that the enlarged head protrudes into the pedal hole. When pulling the pull button, the enlarged head retracts into the quick release hole.

Abstract: The invention relates to a bicycle pedal, especially for BMX bikes, which consists of a solid tread plate and a solid mating plate (1, 2) that are identical so that, depending on the position of the pedal, the tread plate (1) can also be the mating plate (2) or vice versa. A spacer (3) is interposed between the tread plate (1) and the mating plate (2) and guarantees the distance between the tread plate and the mating plate (1, 2). Said spacer has a bore (5) receiving a bearing unit (6) for the pedal pin (4), the remaining strip of material (a) between the bore (5) and the external surface of the spacer (3) being almost zero in the area of the tread and mating plate (1, 2) so that the force is transmitted almost directly from the tread plate (1) onto the bearing unit (6). The tread plate and the mating plate (1, 2) are connected by at least two connecting elements (9) which are arranged at both sides of the bearing unit (6).

Abstract: A pedal device for a vehicle in which a support member for rotatably supporting a pedal arm is mounted on a dash panel positioned forward of a deck cross member. The pedal arm is pivotally attached to the support member by a pedal-rotating shaft inserted through a pedal shaft hole formed in the support member, and this support member has a pivotal impact lever which is provided above the pedal arm and forward of the deck cross member and brought down toward the pedal-rotating shaft.

Abstract: A coupling assembly is provided between a treadle and a crank of a bicycle and comprises a connecting nut for being assembled to a threaded hole of a crank with a threaded segment thereof, and a treadle shaft combined with a treadle for being assembled to a threaded hole of the connecting nut with a threaded segment thereof.

Abstract: A pedal assembly for a bicycle comprises a pedal body, a shaft, an anti-leakage unit and an engaging unit. The pedal body is provided in one side thereof with a first through hole for an accommodation of a first shaft sleeve, and in the other opposite side thereof with a second through hole for an accommodation of a second shaft sleeve. The shaft is provided with a flange and penetrates the first shaft sleeve and the second shaft sleeve. The anti-leakage unit including a first elastic element is mounted on the shaft. The engaging unit including a second elastic element is mounted on the distal end of the shaft. By such arrangements, since the first and the second elastic elements have the function of elastic recovery, the clearance caused due to abrasion can be effectively eliminated, and the rotating speed of the pedal body can be suppressed.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal comprises a central block combined with an upper block settled thereon and with a lower block settled thereunder. The central block, the upper block and the lower block are all formed in one piece, respectively. Further, the upper block and the lower block are identical in shape and have the same features because they are formed by means of an identical mold. The central block has an axial bolt tube and two stepping portions. The upper block and the lower block each provides a receiving portion, a plurality of ribs and two stepping portions. Thereby, when the receiving portions engage the axial bolt tube, the stepping portions of the central block, the upper block and the lower block can be combined as a stepping frame by means of a plurality of fastening components.

Abstract: A cycle pedal including a pedal frame rotatably mounted on a rotation axis of a pedal pin, the pedal pin being securable to a crank arm of a cycle, a clamping mechanism for securing a rider's foot to the cycle pedal, and a ratchet mechanism coupled to the rotation axis and operative to permit rotation of the pedal frame about the rotation axis only in a first direction, wherein in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the ratchet mechanism does not permit rotation of the pedal frame about the rotation axis and is operative together with the clamping mechanism to transmit torque power in the second direction to the crank arm, wherein the ratchet mechanism comprises a toothed cog that ratchets with a pawl, and wherein the toothed cog has ratchet teeth only on a portion thereof.

Abstract: A combined bicycle pedal and lock and a method for its use, which is an integral part of a bicycle and serves both as an ordinary bicycle pedal and as a means of locking the bicycle to an object which is not a part of the bicycle. The combined bicycle pedal and lock includes a pedal shaft, several main components, which carry the majority of the load applied to the pedal when riding the bicycle, a complementary locking assembly, which has two modes, a folded mode when the combined bicycle pedal and lock is serving as a pedal, and mode that can be extended when the combined bicycle pedal and lock is serving to lock the bicycle to a suitable object, as well as a short pedal shaft, and a locking mechanism which is operated by means of a key, combination wheel, or any other suitable means.

Abstract: A modularized pedal assembly includes an axial portion and a pedaling portion. The axial portion includes a spindle and a bush. The spindle is engaged to the bush. Each of two ends of the bush is formed with at least one protruding seat. Each pedaling portion has at least one combining space. The combining space is at one side of the pedaling portion and is extended inwards so that the pedaling portion is formed as an upper layer and a lower layer; and the pedaling portion is engaged to the protruding seats at two sides of the axial portion so that the pedaling portion is detachable from the axial portion. The pedal and crank are not detached frequently so as to retain the stability of the structure. The pedaling portion is replaceable and changeable to match the requirement of users and thus it is economic.

Abstract: A pedal connection arrangement includes a pedal having a spherical portion with an outer spherical surface. The pedal connection arrangement also includes a bicycle shoe that has a pedal gripping cavity that directly engages at least portions of the outer spherical surface of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The shoe is configured so that the pedal gripping cavity securely grips outer spherical surface of the pedal, yet remains free to swivel in various directions about the spherical portion of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The various directions include directions other than about the pedal longitudinal axis, thereby giving more flexibility for movement of the rider's foot while maintaining positive contact between the shoe and the pedal.

Abstract: An ergonomic bicycle pedal with removable platform comprises a pedal axle configured to receive a pedal body A socket extends integrally from the underside of the removable platform. A front hook and a rear hook extend integrally from the underside of the platform with the front hook configured and sized to engage a front channel and a rear hook configured and sized to engage a rear channel. Both the front and the rear channels are configured to allow rotational movement along two axes by having the socket moving on top of the ball and having the front hook moving within the front channel and the rear hook moving within the rear channel.

Abstract: An aspect of the invention provides a pedal structure for traveling vehicle with an operating pedal in which a simple and inexpensive configuration, a simple shape, and a sufficient antiskid effect can be obtained. In the pedal structure for traveling vehicle with the operating pedal, bent portions 61 are provided in end portions of a forward pedal 21 and a reverse pedal 22 which are of an operating pedal, the bent portion 61 is bent toward sides of stepping surfaces 21f and 22f while having an irregular shaped end face 60. The bent portions 61 are provided in opposite end portions of the pedals 21 and 22, and the forward pedal 21 and the reverse pedal 22 are formed in the same shape including an identification mark 62. The identification mark 62 indicating forward or reverse is provided by punching.

Abstract: A bicycle toe positioning device comprises a treadle having a main body which is formed with an axial hole, an axial rod and a bearing set. The treadle is further formed with a first clamping portion and a second clamping portion. A tightening unit has a first positioning end and a second positioning end. In assembly, the first clamping portion is buckled to a rib and a pair of wings of the first positioning end. The second clamping portion is secured to the second positioning end so that the treadle is secured to the toe positioning unit. The first clamping portion has a buckling block which is fixed to the treadle by using an pivotal rod. A spring is retained in the first clamping portion and an adjust unit serves to adjust the tightness of the buckling block.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly includes a pedal body having a sleeve tube and front and rear protruding portions. A front clamping member is mounted rotatably on the front protruding portion, and is biased by a front biasing member to rotate toward the sleeve tube. A locking member is connected to the front protruding portion, and is operable to abut against the front clamping member so as to lock the latter against rotational movement. A rear clamping member is mounted rotatably on the rear protruding portion, and is biased by a rear biasing member to rotate toward the sleeve tube. An adjusting member is connected to the rear clamping member, and is operable to adjust the biasing force of the rear biasing member.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal apparatus is provided formed from two identical halves comprising a plurality of holes. A bolt secures the two halves through the holes and projects out beyond the surface of the pedal, thereby performing a dual role of securing the two halves together and serving as a traction mechanism. The pedal bodies rotate about a pedal axle either directly on the axle or on bearings. In embodiments utilizing bearings, two different bearings are used, roller bearings to bear the rotational load and thrust bearings to bear any axial load. The pedal axle can be tapered with a flanged head and resides in a cavity in the pedal body that substantially conforms to the shape of the pedal axle so as to minimize movement of the pedal axle within the pedal body.

Abstract: A rehab cycle crank having a pedal assembly, center assembly, anchor assembly, two rods, and pneumatic cylinder; wherein the pedal assembly includes a pedal plate, pedal base, and housing; wherein the center assembly includes a primary member and a secondary member; wherein each rod includes a first end and a second end; wherein the pneumatic cylinder includes a first end and a second end; wherein the housing of the pedal assembly is connected to the first end of each rod; wherein the anchor assembly is connected to the second end of at least one of the rods and the second end of the pneumatic cylinder; wherein the rods extend slidably through the primary member of the center assembly; wherein the primary member is attached to the secondary member by a central hub; wherein the secondary member comprises a crank arm into which the crank spindle of a cycle is inserted.

Abstract: A pedal adjustable device includes a case fixed to an end of a link and a first member and a second member are connected between two sidewalls of the case respectively. The first part includes a polygonal hole and the second part includes a circular hole. The polygonal hole is larger than the circular hole. A support plate has one end pivotably connected to the case and an extension extends from an underside of the other end of the support plate. A pedal is fixed on the support plate. The extension includes an elongate hole and a plurality pairs of protrusions extend from two insides of the elongate hole to define a space between each pair of the protrusion. An operation member includes a polygonal section and a circular rod. The polygonal section is engaged with the polygonal hole and set on one of pairs of the protrusions.

Abstract: A pedal system for bicycles includes a shoe insert, which can be fastened to the exterior of a shoe, having a detent element. The pedal system also includes a pedal, which can be fastened to the bicycle, can rotate about an axis, and which has a seat for accommodating the detent element. The detent element can be locked counter to elastic force inside the seat and can be released therefrom by executing a rotating movement. The seat for the detent element is formed between two seat parts, which are rotationally symmetrical with regard to the pedal axis and which can be displaced away from one another counter to elastic force in the direction of the pedal axis.

Abstract: An improved cleat assembly is disclosed, the assembly containing one or more spring clips configured for releasably securing the assembly to a bicycle pedal or the like. Specifically, the cleat assembly is configured such that an improper over-tightening of the cleat onto the sole of a user's shoe has substantially no effect on the free flexing of the spring clip while it is engaging or disengaging to/from the pedal. In addition, the cleat assembly incorporates a pair of soft plastic caps that frictionally engage the ground when the user walks about, to provide improved traction and to eliminate undesired wear of critical assembly components. Further, for embodiments of cleat assemblies of the kind incorporating one or more adjustable set screws for adjusting the assemblies' float angles, threaded apertures for the set screws are formed by the confronting surfaces of a plastic upper plate and a metallic bottom plate, wherein the threads are formed only in the plastic upper plate.

Abstract: A vehicle includes an engine. The engine includes a deceleration mechanism inside a crankcase part. A shift pedal member for actuating the deceleration mechanism of the engine is provided. An arm member has a lower part directly mounted on the shift pedal member. A link member is rotatably connected to an upper part of the arm member and connected to the deceleration mechanism of the engine.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal comprises a central block combined with an upper block settled thereon and with a lower block settled thereunder. The central block, the upper block and the lower block are all formed in one piece, respectively. Further, the upper block and the lower block are identical in shape and have the same features because they are formed by means of an identical mold. The central block has an axial bolt tube and two stepping portions. The upper block and the lower block each provides a receiving portion, a plurality of ribs and two stepping portions. Thereby, when the receiving portions engage the axial bolt tube, the stepping portions of the central block, the upper block and the lower block can be combined as a stepping frame by means of a plurality of fastening components.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly has a cleat releasably coupled to a pedal by a cleat engagement mechanism formed on an upper surface of its pedal body. The pedal body has a front end configured and arranged to include a sole guide portion that assists the rider in rotating the pedal body about its pedal shaft. In one embodiment, the sole guide portion is formed by a first concaved sole receiving recess located in a tip surface of the pedal body and a second concaved sole receiving recess located on the upper surface of the pedal body adjacent to the tip surface. Alternatively, the concaved sole receiving recesses can be replaced with either a pair of laterally spaced projections located on at the front end of the pedal body, or a V-shaped tip surface.

Abstract: A pedalling method and device for a user in standing position. The device includes a drive shaft whereof the rotation about its axis is coupled with the rotation of two right and left pedals. The pedals are mutually assembled via a plurality of cranks, connecting rods, and pivots such that: the pedals can travel freely along a circular path, for a constant rotational speed of the shaft, the speeds of the pedals are recurrent at equal time intervals but out of phase, minimal at lower dead center, maximal at upper dead center, and when the pedals are simultaneously at a common height lower than that of the center of the trajectory, the speeds of the pedals are equal. The vertical oscillation of the center of gravity of a user in standing position is reduced compared to a conventional pedal assembly.

Abstract: An electromechanical force sensor uses a rotating element that aligns with the force and may carry a force magnitude sensor simplifying and providing more accurate measurement of force-angle and force-magnitude. The ability to detect simply force-angle and force-magnitude enables a variety of training and exercise devices.

Abstract: In accordance with one aspect of the present invention, a pedal apparatus is provided. The pedal apparatus comprises a pedal member including a seat and an axle configured to cooperate with the seat to support the pedal member. The pedal apparatus is configured such that a rotation of the pedal member with respect to the axle causes translation of the pedal member with respect to the axle.

Abstract: A cycle pedal including a pedal frame rotatably mounted on a rotation axis of a pedal pin, the pedal pin being securable to a crank arm of a cycle, a clamping mechanism for securing a rider's foot to the cycle pedal, and a ratchet mechanism coupled to the rotation axis and operative to permit rotation of the pedal frame about the rotation axis only in a first direction, wherein in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the ratchet mechanism does not permit rotation of the pedal frame about the rotation axis and is operative together with the clamping mechanism to transmit power in the second direction to the crank arm.

Abstract: A two-purpose-pedal consists of a shaft or spindle adopted to attach to a crank-arm using one longitudinal side, a pedal body rotatably attached to the other longitudinal side of said pedal shaft, and two parallel straight holes on said pedal body sandwich said pedal shaft in the middle. Each of the said two parallel straight holes is designed to tightly fit the base of a particular instep-coupler and can be disjoined by space in between. Said two straight holes can either parallel to or perpendicular to said pedal shaft. The former require the two holes be entered from the back side of said pedal body and exit with flat surface surround the end of holes, said flat surfaces are perpendicular to the direction of the holes. The latter required the two holes located near the back side of said pedal body with flat surfaces surrounding both ends of the holes, said flat surfaces are perpendicular to the direction of the hole.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal assembly has a cleat releasably coupled to a pedal by a cleat engagement mechanism formed on an upper surface of its pedal body. The pedal body has a front end configured and arranged to include a sole guide portion that assists the rider in rotating the pedal body about its pedal shaft. In one embodiment, the sole guide portion is formed by a first concaved sole receiving recess located in a tip surface of the pedal body and a second concaved sole receiving recess located on the upper surface of the pedal body adjacent to the tip surface. Alternatively, the concaved sole receiving recesses can be replaced with either a pair of laterally spaced projections located on at the front end of the pedal body, or a V-shaped tip surface.

Abstract: The pedal comprises a pedal body (2) mounted rotatably on a pedal axle (3) and provided with a retainer (7 to 10) of an engagement member fixed below a bicycle shoe, the retainer (7 to 10) comprising a first pair of arches (7, 8) mounted fixedly and a second pair of arches (9, 10) mounted pivoting between the fixed arches (7, 8). A resilient return (12, 13) acts on the pivoting arches (9, 10) to urge them toward a position of retaining the engagement member between a fixed arch (7, 8) and a pivoting arch (9, 10) following relative angular spacing apart of these latter by said engagement member against the action of the resilient return (12, 13). The pivotal axis of each pivoting arch (9, 10) is eccentric to the axis of rotation (A-A) of the pedal axle (3).

Abstract: A foldable pedal assembly includes: a pedal frame formed with left and right studs opposite to each other in an axial direction; a crank-connecting part including left and right wing units that define left and right recesses, respectively, the left and right studs extending into the left and right recesses and being pivoted to the left and right wing units, respectively; left and right urging members disposed in the left and right recesses to urge the pedal frame in a first direction transverse to the axial direction, and to urge the crank-connecting part in a second direction opposite to the first direction; a first limiting unit abutting against at least one of the left and right studs by urging action of the urging members; and a second limiting unit abutting against at least one of the left and right wing units by urging action of the urging members.

Abstract: A pedal with a shaft fixed to the pedal body instead of a spindle that turns relative to the pedal body. The shaft is fixed relative to the pedal body. The pedal shaft rotates relative to the crank arm instead. A sealed cartridge ball bearing is mounted to the end of a crank arm and held in position by a retainer. The shaft is fitted through the sealed cartridge ball bearing of the crank arm and a screw secures the shaft in position. This changes the pedal to crank interface. The pedal does not require bearings or bushings or seals as with prior art pedals, because the shaft rotates within the sealed cartridge bearing held within the crank arm. The shaft and pedal body can be combined to create an even simpler pedal.

Abstract: A cyclist's shoe includes a sole provided with a device for securing a retaining cleat of the shoe on an automatic cycle pedal. The device has first securement members disposed within the thickness of the sole facing through holes provided in the sole and permitting the first securement members to coact with second securement members acting on the cleat, and a device for positioning the cleat relative to the sole permitting placing the cleat in a predetermined position of use. The shoe moreover includes a locating device with a device for locating the predetermined position of use of the cleat permitting the emplacement of another similar cleat in the predetermined position of use.

Abstract: An improved pedal/cleat assembly provides a float range that is easily and precisely adjusted. The pedal/cleat assembly includes a pedal assembly incorporating a forward cleat retainer and a spring-biased rearward cleat retainer, and it further includes a cleat assembly that defines forward and rearward projections sized and configured to engage and be retained by the respective forward and rearward cleat retainers. The cleat assembly includes a first cleat body that defines the forward and rearward projections, and it further includes a second cleat body configured to be attached to the underside of a rider's shoe and to be secured to the first cleat body in a manner that allows limited rotation relative to the first cleat body about a cleat rotation axis. The first cleat body is free to rotate by an angular amount that is controlled by a pair of set screws. This provides a pedal float that is easily and precisely adjustable.

Abstract: A pedal connection arrangement includes a pedal having a spherical portion with an outer spherical surface. The pedal connection arrangement also includes a bicycle shoe that has a pedal gripping cavity that directly engages at least portions of the outer spherical surface of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The shoe is configured so that the pedal gripping cavity securely grips outer spherical surface of the pedal, yet remains free to swivel in various directions about the spherical portion of the pedal when the shoe is engaged with the pedal. The various directions include directions other than about the pedal longitudinal axis, thereby giving more flexibility for movement of the rider's foot while maintaining positive contact between the shoe and the pedal.

Abstract: A clipless bicycle pedal employing a clamping mechanism which engages a binding plate on the bottom of a rider's shoe. The clamping mechanism includes two units which pivot about the same axis to engage the binding plate and which may share a biasing mechanism. The pivot axis maybe the same axis as the pedal shaft. The overall structure of the preferred embodiment provides a clipless pedal which is lightweight and easy to assembly and maintain.