Variable Magnetic Binding System for Bicycle Pedal
OwnerDavid Delon Williamsinventor
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Abstract
An adjustable magnetic binding system used for attaching a shoe to a bicycle pedal. The magnetic element is integrated into the bicycle pedal in such a manner as to exert attractive forces to the shoe, which contains a shoe piece. The pedal may contain a variety of different types of magnets, which may be retained within the pedal by a protective layer of material. These variables can be easily modified to suit the rider's skill level and desired attractive force to the pedal. The shoe is further secured onto the pedal by means of a retaining system. The shoe is readily removed by the rider with a natural rotation of the foot, which breaks the attractive force.
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A variable magnetic binding system, comprising:
- a pedal body having outer surfaces, a cavity disposed between at least two of the outer surfaces, and at least one magnetic body removably insertable into the cavity such that a magnetic field through the pedal body is increased or decreased by an inserted magnetic body.
A variable magnetic foot pedal, comprising:
- a pedal body having outer surfaces and at least one magnetic body disposed between at least two opposing outer surfaces, the at least one magnetic body being positionally adjustable between the opposing outer surfaces such that the at least one magnetic body increases a magnetic field at a first surface of the opposing outer surfaces and decreases a magnetic field at a second surface of the opposing outer surfaces when the position of the at least one magnetic body is adjusted toward the first surface.
A variable magnetic binding system, comprising:
- a binding body having outer surfaces and containing at least one adjustable electromagnet producing a magnetic field at an outer surface of the binding body;
- a power source providing energy to the electromagnet;
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- a shoe piece magnetically attracted to the binding body when the electromagnet is producing the magnetic field.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.