Patent ID: 6640663
Filing Date: 2003-11-04
Classification: B62M,Y10T

Abstract:
A clipless bicycle pedal system comprisinga cleat having a plurality of edges and engagement portions on at least two of said edges such that said engagement portions are spaced from one another a first given distance; a pedal including a pedal body and at least one plate, said pedal body having a first side defining a first plane and a second side generally opposite said first side and defining a second plane; means attaching said plate to said first side of said pedal body; said plate having a central portion generally proximate to said first plane and a plurality of arm portions, said arm portions extending away from said central portion toward said second plane, said arm portions each terminating in an end portion generally proximate to said second plane, said end portions being moveable away from one another upon application of a given force, said arm portions extending away from said central portion so as to form a means for engaging said cleat on the side of said pedal body generally opposite said first plane when said cleat is engaged with said second side of said pedal body, said clipless pedal system including means to adjust the resiliency of said spring plate.