Abstract: A cycle crankset, comprising independent cranks articulated around a crank axis and each having a pedal axis, a cam pivotably mounted about the crank axis, and a chainring assembly pivotably mounted about the cam about an axis parallel to the crank axis, the cranks being connected to the chainring assembly via connecting rods, the articulation point between each of the cranks and one of the connecting rods being located on the portion of the crank opposite the pedal axis relative to the crank axis.

Abstract: A cycle crankset, comprising independent cranks articulated around a crank axis and each having a pedal axis, a cam pivotably mounted about the crank axis, and a chainring assembly pivotably mounted about the cam about an axis parallel to the crank axis, the cranks being connected to the chainring assembly via connecting rods, the articulation point between each of the cranks and one of the connecting rods being located on the portion of the crank opposite the pedal axis relative to the crank axis.

Abstract: A vehicle door lock having a forked latch includes a knuckle joint mechanism with a link thereof articulated at one end to the lock housing and at the other end to the other member of the knuckle (namely a catch member) which, in the closed position of the door lock, holds said forked latch firmly around a corresponding pin of the lock keeper. The knuckle joint mechanism is spring urged to an "over center" position in which the point of engagement of said pin and said latch member has overshot a position of alignment with a line through the articulation axes of said link.Advantageously the keeper pin is at least in part formed of shock absorbing material.