Patent ID: 6454445
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: B62J

Abstract:
A self-illuminating pedal assembly comprising:a pedal axle; a pedal rotatably mounted around the pedal axle, with the pedal including a longitudinal through-hole through which the pedal axle extends, with the longitudinal through-hole including a first end and a second end each having a enlarged receiving portion for receiving a bearing through which the pedal axle extends, with the pedal including a compartment, with the enlarged receiving portion of the first end of the longitudinal through-hole terminating in the compartment and located intermediate the second end of the longitudinal through-hole and the compartment; at least one light-emitting means being mounted to the pedal; a magnet securely mounted to the pedal axle; and a permanent-magnet coil securely mounted to the pedal to rotate therewith, with the permanent-magnet coil being received in the compartment, with the permanent-magnet coil being electrically connected to said at least one light-emitting means, the permanent-magnet coil surrounding the magnet; wherein when pedaling, the permanent-magnet coil is rotated relative to the magnet to thereby generate an alternating magnetic field to cause illumination of said at least one light emitting means.