Bicycle clamp assembly tool system and method of use thereof

Abstract

A bicycle cleat assembly tool system can include a body having an upper surface and a lower surface. The body defines a cleat receiving portion for receiving a cleat to be assembled, the cleat receiving portion being perpendicular to a midline of the body; the upper surface of the body including a cleat retention mechanism to selectively retain a cleat to be assembled in place within the cleat receiving portion. The body further includes angle measurement indicia to indicate a degree of rotation of the body and the cleat receiving portion relative to a cycling shoe with which the cleat is to be mated. Methods for determining an exact toe-out angle of a cleat and adjusting the angle are also described.

Description

[0001] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application No. 63 / 252,075, filed October 4, 2021, and U.S. Patent Application No. 17 / 742,958, filed May 12, 2022, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference. Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure generally relates to devices for attaching auxiliary shoes to pedals (e.g., cleats). More specifically, but not limitingly, this disclosure relates to a tool system and a method of using the same to ensure precise angular, lateral, and longitudinal positioning of the cleat on a cycling shoe. Background Technology

[0003] Many cyclists wear cycling shoes, which include cleats / spurs that attach to the shoe. Cycling pedals provide a coupling for snapping the cleats into the pedals. This cleat / pedal combination allows the rider to push down and pull up without removing the foot from the pedal. To remove the shoe from the pedal, the rider unscrews the cleat from the pedal coupling. By unscrewing, the cleat is released from the pedal (unscrewing may be necessary, for example, in cases where the rider needs to jump off the bicycle in the event of a collision).

[0004] Bracket installation is perhaps the most critical aspect of bicycle fitting. Rider comfort and efficient power transfer are both crucial. Various bracket installation devices have been developed to help users precisely place the brackets on their cycling shoes. However, most of these devices are quite complex to use and require operation by a professionally trained and / or certified bicycle fitter. Typically, these devices are also very expensive.

[0005] Therefore, a simple method and device are needed to allow for easy and precise fitting of clamps to bicycles, while also taking into account the angular positioning of the clamps. Additionally, a device is needed that can be used by both enthusiast cyclists and casual riders. This device should be inexpensive, usable by users without professional evaluation, and compatible with various types of clamps and cycling shoes. Summary of the Invention

[0006] According to one aspect, a bicycle cleat fitting tool system may include: a body having an upper surface and a lower surface, as well as a front portion and a rear portion; the body defining a cleat receiving portion for receiving a cleat to be fitted, the cleat receiving portion being perpendicular to the centerline of the body; the upper surface of the body including a cleat holding mechanism for selectively holding the cleat to be fitted in an appropriate position within the cleat receiving portion; the upper surface of the body including angle measuring marks to indicate the degree of rotation of the body and the cleat receiving portion relative to a cycling shoe to be fitted with the cleat.

[0007] According to one aspect, the main body is formed of a transparent material.

[0008] According to another aspect, the clamp holding mechanism includes an elongated lateral rod attached to the upper surface of the tool by a spring, the spring biasing the lateral rod toward the front of the tool, the lateral rod being movable above the clamp receiving portion to hold the clamp in a proper position within the clamp receiving portion.

[0009] In some configurations, the lateral bar also includes a mark in the middle of the lateral bar, which aligns with a mark located in the middle of the clamp. The clamp receiving portion can extend from the upper surface to the lower surface.

[0010] According to another aspect, a bicycle cleat fitting tool system may include: a body having an upper surface and a lower surface, and a front and a rear portion; the body being formed of a transparent material, the body defining a gap extending from the upper surface to the lower surface for receiving a cleat to be fitted, the gap extending perpendicularly to the centerline of the body from the front portion to the rear portion; the upper surface of the body including a cleat attachment mechanism, the cleat attachment mechanism including a lateral rod attached to the upper surface of the tool by a spring biasing the lateral rod toward the front portion of the tool, the lateral rod being movable above the gap to hold a cleat within the gap in a proper position, and the lateral rod further including a mark located at the center of the lateral rod; and the upper surface of the body including an angle measurement mark to indicate the degree of rotation of the body relative to a cycling shoe to be fitted with the cleat.

[0011] According to another aspect, a method of fitting a clamp to a cycling shoe includes: selecting a bicycle clamp fitting tool system according to any of the above aspects; retracting the clamp holding mechanism; fitting the clamp into the clamp receiving portion and securing the clamp with the clamp holding mechanism; aligning the center of the clamp receiving portion with a mark indicating the center of the clamp; and rotating the body of the tool such that the angle measuring mark indicates a preset clamp angle relative to the mark, the mark indicating the center of the rear of the cycling shoe.

[0012] Other aspects of the disclosed subject matter, as well as the features and advantages of each aspect of the disclosed subject matter, will be apparent to those skilled in the art upon consideration of the following description, the accompanying drawings, and the appended claims. Attached Figure Description

[0013] The constructions illustrated in the accompanying drawings are illustrative and exemplary in nature and are not intended to limit the subject matter as defined by the claims. The following detailed description of the illustrative embodiments can be better understood in conjunction with the following drawings, wherein the same structures are denoted by the same reference numerals, wherein:

[0014] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of an exemplary clamping plate assembly system;

[0015] Figure 2 For viewing from the rear to the front Figure 1 A perspective view of the clamp assembly device;

[0016] Figure 3 for Figure 2 A detailed perspective view of the rear of the device shown;

[0017] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A detailed perspective view of the front of the device shown;

[0018] Figures 5-7 This illustrates a method for measuring the outward angle of a user's foot;

[0019] Figure 8 It shows Figure 1 A perspective view of the clamp mounting system, in which the user prepares to place the system on a cycling shoe;

[0020] Figure 9 The image shows the position of the cycling shoe. Figure 1 A perspective view of the clamp assembly system; and

[0021] Figure 10 A flowchart illustrating the steps of an exemplary method for fitting a splint to a cycling shoe is shown. Detailed Implementation

[0022] In the following, exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The advantages and features of the present disclosure, as well as methods for achieving these advantages and features, will become apparent from the following description of exemplary embodiments with reference to the accompanying drawings. Aspects discussed with reference to one drawing may coexist and / or be used with embodiments shown in another drawing, and each element shown in the plurality of drawings may be discussed only once.

[0023] This disclosure generally relates to apparatus and methods for fitting a splint to a cycling shoe. Proper fitting of a splint typically involves three separate positioning steps: (1) longitudinal (front-to-back) positioning, (2) lateral (left-to-right) positioning, and (3) angular positioning. Longitudinal and lateral positioning are generally easier than angular positioning of the splint because they rely on more easily measurable parameters, such as the position of the cyclist's metatarsals within the cycling shoe. However, angular positioning of the splint can be much more difficult, and even professional fitters do not have a simple, accurate, and repeatable way to ensure the correct angular fitting of the splint.

[0024] Figures 1-4 Various perspective views of an exemplary bicycle cleat fitting tool system 10 as disclosed herein are shown. The tool system 10 typically includes a body 15. The body 15 may have an upper surface 18 and a lower surface 21. As described in more detail below with respect to the use of the tool system 10, the lower surface 21 may be a surface of the body 15, which typically faces the bottom of the rider's shoe when the tool system 10 is used to place the cleat. The upper surface 18 may be a surface of the body, which typically faces outwards away from the shoe when the tool system 10 is used to place the cleat. The body 15 typically also includes a front portion 25 and a rear portion 28, with a central or longitudinal dashed (imaginary) line running from front to back through the body. In some configurations, the front portion 25 includes optional angle markings 27 used as a protractor, as described in more detail below.

[0025] The body 15 may define a gap or clamp receiving portion 32 extending from the upper surface 18 to the lower surface 21. The clamp receiving portion or clamp receiving portion 32 may be of any suitable shape and size. In the exemplary configuration shown, the clamp receiving portion 32 may be generally rectangular and sized to receive a clamp. In other configurations, the clamp receiving portion 32 may have different shapes and sizes to accommodate various shapes and sizes of clamps. The clamp receiving portion 32 may be generally perpendicular to the centerline of the body, such that the clamp placed within the clamp receiving portion 32 remains perpendicular to the centerline or longitudinal line of the body 15. This ensures that the clamp is positioned at a precise angle relative to the cycling shoe, as detailed below.

[0026] The upper surface 18 of the body 15 is configured to face away from the cycling shoe and towards the user when the clamp is fitted onto the shoe using the tool system 10. The upper surface 18 may also include a clamp attachment mechanism 36 or a clamp holding mechanism for selectively retaining the clamp within the clamp receiving portion 32. The clamp holding mechanism 36 may be any suitable mechanism for clamping, biasing, or retaining the clamp within the clamp receiving portion 32.

[0027] In one exemplary configuration shown by way of example and not limitation, the clamp holding mechanism 36 includes a spring-loaded rod 42 mounted to the upper surface 18 of the body 15, wherein an elongated lateral rod 39 is connected to the foremost end of the rod 42. In other configurations, the lateral rod 39 may be attached to the upper surface 18 by other suitable biasing mechanisms. The spring-loaded rod 42 may be mounted to the upper surface 18 via a base 45, which includes a hole for receiving the spring-loaded rod 42. A spring 49 may be positioned on the spring-loaded rod 42 between the base 45 and the lateral rod 39. Figure 4 The spring-loaded lever 42 can selectively move within the base 45, such that pressing the lateral lever 39 backward causes lever 42 to also move backward against the bias of the spring 49. When the backward pressure on the lateral lever 39 is removed, the spring causes the lateral lever 39 to return to position towards the front of the body 15. The lateral lever 39 can be biased to a rest position above the clamp receiving portion 32.

[0028] In some configurations, the lateral bar 39 of the clamp holding mechanism 36 may include a mark 53 in the middle of the lateral bar 39. The mark 53 allows the user to ensure that the center of the clamp holding mechanism 36 is aligned with the center of the clamp to be assembled. In other configurations where the clamp holding mechanism 36 does not include the lateral bar 39, the mark 53 may be provided in the middle of the clamp holding mechanism 36. Alternatively, the mark 53 may be provided near the middle of the clamp receiving portion 32, for example, in the lateral middle of the clamp receiving portion 32 immediately below it. In other configurations, no mark is provided on or near the clamp receiving portion.

[0029] In the configuration with a clamp holding mechanism 36, the clamp holding mechanism 36 includes a spring-loaded lateral lever 39 and a centering mark 53 indicating the center of the clamp holding mechanism. The clamp holding mechanism 36 acts as a self-centering clamp to ensure accurate placement of the clamp within the clamp receiving portion 32 (thus, the clamp is precisely positioned on the cycling shoe). The spring-loaded lateral lever 39 ensures very little longitudinal play or movement of the clamp within the clamp receiving portion 32. The mark 53 ensures that the clamp is laterally centered within the clamp receiving portion 32.

[0030] like Figures 1-4As shown, the upper surface 18 of the body 15 may include an angle measuring mark 57 to indicate the degree of rotation of the body 15 relative to the cycling shoe that engages with the clamp. In other configurations, the angle measuring mark 57 may be located on the lower surface 21. This is especially true in configurations where the body 15 is made of a transparent material. Regardless of whether the angle measuring mark 57 is located on the upper surface 18 or the lower surface 21, the angle measuring mark can be printed, embossed, or stamped, allowing the user to read the indicated angle by viewing the upper surface. The angle measuring mark 57 on the lower surface can be printed, embossed, or stamped rearward, allowing the user to read the indicated angle from the lower surface. The angle measuring mark 57 can extend from the rear end of the clamp receiving portion 32 to the rear portion 28 of the body 15. This makes the tool easier to use and allows for easier reading of the angle on the body 15 of the tool. In other configurations, the angle measuring mark 57 may extend only a portion of the entire length from the rear end of the clamp receiving portion 32 to the rear end of the body 15, rather than extending the entire length.

[0031] The body 15 can be formed from any suitable material and in any suitable manner. In some configurations, the body 15 can be formed from a transparent material. For example, the body 15 can be formed from a transparent polycarbonate sheet having a template for the angle measurement mark 57 and a cutout for the clamp receiving portion 32. Alternatively, other suitable transparent materials can be used to form the body 15. Transparent materials can allow the tool system to have better user-friendliness. The user can see the shoe and the clamp to be fitted onto the shoe through the body 15 during adjustment and connection. In other configurations, the body 15 can be formed from a non-transparent material.

[0032] In use, the user can first determine its anterior-posterior and lateral (left-right) positioning using methods known in the art, such as the position of the user's metatarsals and the width of the user's hips. (Reference) Figure 10 Users can measure the rotation angle or "toe deviation" angle of each foot (this can be different for the user's right and left feet). It should be understood that, although here and... Figure 10 The steps described are shown as discrete steps that occur in a specific order, but the order of the steps can be changed, and one or more steps can be performed simultaneously.

[0033] For example, a jump test can be performed to determine a user's rotation angle or "outward deviation" angle. (Reference) Figures 5-7First, a straight line 51 can be drawn on the ground. The user can place one foot on either side of the line and then jump up and down, landing slowly on their heel. The user can also walk forward and backward to determine the "toe-out" angle of their foot. The natural angle of the foot varies from person to person. For example, a user may tend to walk on one foot, in which case the toes of that foot are angled outward more than the other. Taking this natural position into account when fitting the clamps will result in a more comfortable riding experience and more efficient power transfer. In other configurations, the preset clamp angle can be determined by other types of tests besides the jump test. For example, other methods for determining the user's rotation angle (also known as the "toe-out" angle or foot spread) are also known in the art and used in conjunction with the system described herein. It should be understood that the system described herein can be used to set any preset clamp angle, regardless of how the clamp angle is determined.

[0034] Users can determine their rotation angle, or use a protractor 59 ( Figure 7 The measured "toe deviation" angle 55. Alternatively, in other configurations, the user can use the angle mark 27 located on the front 25 of the tool system 10 as a protractor to measure the "toe deviation" angle 55. This angle 55 can be adjusted by a preset factor to determine the preferred clamp position angle or a preset clamp angle. For example, in one configuration, the measured "toe deviation" angle can be divided by 3 to determine the preset clamp angle. In other configurations, the measured "toe deviation" angle can be adjusted and / or divided by (or not divided by) another number to determine the most accurate clamp angle for an independent cyclist.

[0035] The user can then make appropriate reference marks on the cycling shoe and / or the cleat to be fitted onto it. For example, the user can make a mark indicating the center position of the back of the cycling shoe. This mark can be used as a reference for 0-degree rotation of the cleat. To ensure the accurate placement of the mark indicating the center of the back of the cycling shoe, another mark indicating the center of the cleat can be made to ensure that the cleat rotates from the center of the cleat to achieve the correct angle.

[0036] After making appropriate reference marks and knowing the desired clamp angle (by performing a jump test or using another method), the user can attach tool system 10 to the cycling shoe with the clamp to be fitted. This can be done by first pressing the lateral lever 39 backward ( Figure 8 This is achieved by moving the lateral lever against the spring and toward the rear of the tool system body 15. The clamp can be inserted into the clamp receiving portion 32, and the lateral lever 39 can be released. The lateral lever 39 can continue to bias forward 25, holding or clamping the clamp in the appropriate position within the clamp receiving portion 32. Figure 9 ).

[0037] The user can then align the mark made at the center of the clamp with the mark 53 on the lateral lever 39 of the clamp holding mechanism 36. Once the clamp is in place and aligned in the center of the clamp receiving part, the user can adjust the clamp to the appropriate angle. This is done by referring to the mark made at the center of the rear of the cycling shoe. This mark is set to 0 degrees rotation. The user can rotate the tool so that the preset clamp angle is aligned with the mark at the center of the rear of the cycling shoe. The user can also check to ensure that the position of the clamp is also aligned with the determined longitudinal and lateral positioning. By determining the clamp angle and checking the longitudinal and lateral positioning, the user can permanently fix the clamp in the appropriate position on the cycling shoe. The tool system 10 can then be removed from the shoe. These steps can be repeated for the user's other feet and shoes. This is because the clamp angle can vary depending on the user's foot.

[0038] While specific embodiments have been described and illustrated herein, it should be understood that various other changes and modifications may be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the claimed subject matter. Furthermore, although various aspects of the claimed subject matter have been described herein, these aspects need not be used in combination.

[0039] Unless otherwise stated, all figures used in the specification and claims to indicate the amount of an ingredient, properties such as molecular weight, reaction conditions, etc., should be understood to be modified by the term "about" in all cases. Therefore, unless otherwise indicated, the numerical parameters set forth in the specification and appended claims are approximate values ​​and may vary depending on the desired characteristics sought to be obtained through embodiments of this disclosure. At least, and without attempting to limit the application of the doctrine of equivalence to the scope of the claims, each numerical parameter should be interpreted at least according to the reported significant figures and by applying ordinary rounding methods. Although the wide range of numerical ranges and parameters set forth in this disclosure are approximate values, the values ​​set forth in specific embodiments are reported as precisely as possible. However, any numerical value inherently includes some error that is necessarily caused by the standard deviation found in their respective test measurements. In some embodiments, the terms "about" and "approximately" refer to numerical parameters within 10% of the indicated range.

[0040] In the context of describing embodiments of this disclosure (and particularly in the context of any claimed disclosure), the terms “a,” “an,” “the,” and similar indicators used shall be construed as encompassing both singular and plural forms, unless otherwise stated herein or clearly contradicted by the context. The descriptions of numerical ranges herein are intended only as a shorthand method for individually referring to each individual value falling within that range. Unless otherwise stated herein, each individual value is incorporated into the specification as if it were individually referenced herein. All methods described herein may be performed in any suitable order, unless otherwise stated herein or clearly contradicted by the context. The use of any and all examples or exemplary language (e.g., “such as”) provided herein is intended only to better illustrate embodiments of this disclosure and not to limit the scope of this disclosure. No language in the specification should be construed as indicating any unclaimed element essential to the practice of embodiments of this disclosure.

[0041] References to “a configuration,” “an embodiment,” “a configuration,” or “an embodiment” in the specification mean that a particular feature, structure, or characteristic described in connection with that configuration is included in at least one configuration, but do not require that such feature, structure, or characteristic be present in any particular configuration unless expressly stated in the claims. The appearance of the phrase “in a configuration” in various places does not necessarily limit the inclusion of a particular element of this disclosure to a single configuration, but rather that the element may be included in other or all of the configurations discussed herein.

[0042] The grouping of alternative elements or embodiments disclosed herein should not be construed as limiting. Each member of a group may be mentioned and claimed individually or in any combination with other members of that group or other elements found herein. It is contemplated that one or more members of a group may be included in or removed from the group for convenience and / or patentability reasons. When any such inclusion or removal occurs, the specification is deemed to contain the modified group and thus satisfy the written description of all Markush groups used in the appended claims. The described features, structures, or characteristics of the configuration of the disclosed subject matter may be combined in one or more configurations in any suitable manner. As used in this specification and the appended claims, singular forms such as “a,” “an,” and “the” may include plurals unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. Thus, for example, a reference to “spring” may include one or more such springs, while a reference to “clamp” may include one or more such clamps. For convenience, structural elements, constituent elements, and / or materials may be presented in common lists. However, these lists should be construed as each member of the list being individually identified as a separate and unique member.

[0043] This document describes certain embodiments, including the best modes known to the authors of this disclosure for performing the disclosed embodiments. Of course, variations of these described embodiments will become apparent to those skilled in the art upon reading the foregoing description. The authors expect those skilled in the art to appropriately adopt such variations, and the authors intend to practice the embodiments of this disclosure in ways other than those specifically described herein. Therefore, this disclosure includes all modifications and equivalents of the subject matter described in the appended claims as permitted by applicable law. Furthermore, unless otherwise stated herein or clearly contradicted by the context, this disclosure covers any combination of the foregoing elements in all possible variations.

[0044] The specific embodiments disclosed herein may be further defined in the claims using the phrase "consisting of" or "substantially composed of". When used in the claims, whether submitted or added according to amendments, the transitional term "consisting of" excludes any element, step, or ingredient not specified in the claims. The transitional term "substantially composed of" limits the scope of the claims to the specified material or step and has no substantial effect on the basic and novel features. In this document, "elongated" is intended to mean having a length greater than the width, or in other words, having a longitudinal extent greater than the lateral extent. The embodiments of this disclosure thus claimed are inherently or explicitly described and implemented herein.

[0045] The following aspects were disclosed:

[0046] Aspect 1: A bicycle clamp assembly tool system, comprising:

[0047] The main body has an upper surface and a lower surface, as well as a front part and a rear part;

[0048] The main body is defined as a clamp receiving part for receiving clamps to be assembled, the clamp receiving part being perpendicular to the centerline of the main body;

[0049] The upper surface of the main body includes a clamp holding mechanism to selectively hold the clamp to be assembled in an appropriate position within the clamp receiving portion; and

[0050] The upper surface of the body includes angle measurement marks to indicate the degree of rotation of the body and the clamp receiving portion relative to the cycling shoe to be engaged with the clamp.

[0051] Aspect 2: The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to aspect 1, wherein the main body is formed of a transparent material.

[0052] Aspect 3. The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to aspect 1 or 2, wherein the clamp holding mechanism includes an elongated lateral rod attached to the upper surface of the tool by a spring, the spring biasing the lateral rod toward the front of the tool, the lateral rod being movable above the clamp receiving portion to hold the clamp in a proper position within the clamp receiving portion.

[0053] Aspect 4: The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to aspect 3, wherein the lateral bar further includes a mark located in the middle of the lateral bar, the mark being aligned with a mark located in the middle of the clamp.

[0054] Aspect 5: The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to aspect 3, wherein the clamp receiving portion extends from the upper surface to the lower surface.

[0055] Aspect 6: The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to aspects 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5, wherein the front portion of the main body further includes angle measuring marks.

[0056] Aspect 7: A bicycle clamp assembly tool system, comprising:

[0057] The main body has an upper surface and a lower surface, as well as a front part and a rear part;

[0058] The body is formed of a transparent material and defines a gap extending from the upper surface to the lower surface for receiving a clamp to be assembled. The gap extends from the front to the rear of the body perpendicular to the centerline of the body.

[0059] The upper surface of the body includes a clamp attachment mechanism, the clamp attachment mechanism including a lateral rod attached to the upper surface of the tool by a spring, the spring biasing the lateral rod toward the front of the tool, the lateral rod being movable above the gap to hold the clamp within the gap in a proper position, and the lateral rod further including a mark located in the middle of the lateral rod; and

[0060] The upper surface of the body includes angle measurement marks to indicate the degree of rotation of the body relative to the cycling shoe to be engaged with the clamp.

[0061] Aspect 8: The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to aspect 7, wherein the front portion of the main body further includes angle measuring marks.

[0062] Aspect 9: A method of fitting a splint to a cycling shoe, comprising:

[0063] Option 1: Bicycle clamp assembly tool system;

[0064] The clamp holding mechanism is retracted;

[0065] The clamp is assembled into the clamp receiving part and the clamp is fixed by the clamp holding mechanism;

[0066] Align the center of the clamp receiving portion with the mark indicating the center of the clamp; and and

[0067] Rotate the body of the tool such that the angle measuring mark indicates a preset clamp angle relative to the mark, the mark indicating the center of the rear of the cycling shoe.

[0068] Aspect 10: The method described in aspect 9 further includes: measuring the rotation angle of the user's right foot and the rotation angle of the left foot.

[0069] Aspect 11: The method according to aspect 9 or 10, wherein the step of measuring the user's right foot rotation angle and the user's left foot rotation angle includes: instructing the user to place their right foot on one side of the line and their left foot on the other side of the line, and further instructing the user to jump forward and / or walk backward.

[0070] Aspect 12: The method according to aspect 9, 10 or 11 further includes: determining the user preset clamp angle of the user's right foot by dividing the rotation angle of the user's right foot by 3, and determining the user preset clamp angle of the user's left foot by dividing the rotation angle of the user's left foot by 3.

[0071] Aspect 13: The method according to aspect 9, 10, 11 or 12 further includes: determining the user preset clamp angle of the user's right foot by dividing the rotation angle of the user's right foot by 3, and determining the user preset clamp angle of the user's left foot by dividing the rotation angle of the user's left foot by 3.

[0072] Aspect 14: The method according to aspects 9, 10, 11, 12 or 13 includes the step of forming a mark on the cycling shoe, the mark indicating the center of the clamp.

[0073] Aspect 15: The method according to aspects 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 or 14 includes: forming a mark on the cycling shoe, the mark indicating the center of the rear of the cycling shoe.

[0074] Aspect 15: The method according to aspects 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 or 15, wherein the step of rotating the body of the tool such that the angle measurement mark indicates a preset clamping angle relative to the mark comprises: rotating the body of the tool from a 0-degree angle to a preset clamping angle, the 0-degree angle having a 0-degree mark aligned with the mark indicating the center of the rear of the cycling shoe, wherein the preset clamping angle mark of the preset clamping angle is aligned with the mark indicating the center of the rear of the cycling shoe.

[0075] Furthermore, if any patents and print publications are referenced throughout the disclosure, each of those references and print publications is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

[0076] While the methods and apparatus of this disclosure have been specifically described with respect to their use in assembling bicycle clamps and the specific construction of the clamps illustrated herein, it should be understood that other applications are possible and contemplated herein, including clamps for other brands and types of bicycles, and clamps for shoes other than cycling shoes. Various aspects described above, including elements of the various embodiments described above, can be combined to provide further embodiments. Various parts and components of the apparatus within the scope of this disclosure, including, for example, structural components, can be formed by one or more different suitable manufacturing processes known to those skilled in the art. Similarly, various parts and components of the apparatus within the scope of this disclosure can be made of suitable materials known to those skilled in the art.

[0077] The foregoing description sets forth various features, functions, methods, and other aspects of this disclosure. Time and further development may change the ways in which these aspects are implemented. The scope of protection defined by the claims is not intended to be limited to the specific size, shape, features, or other aspects of the disclosed embodiments. The claimed invention may be implemented or practiced in other forms while still remaining within the scope of the concepts disclosed herein. Equivalents of the elements of the claims that may be made without departing from the scope of the concepts properly protected by the appended claims are also included. The configurations disclosed herein illustrate the principles of this disclosure, and other modifications that may be employed are also within the scope of this disclosure. Therefore, alternative configurations of the embodiments of this disclosure may be utilized in accordance with the teachings herein, rather than as examples or limitations. Therefore, this disclosure is not limited to the embodiments precisely shown and described.

Claims

1. A bicycle clamp assembly tool system, characterized in that, include: The main body has an upper surface and a lower surface, as well as a front part and a rear part; The main body is defined as a clamp receiving part for receiving clamps to be assembled, the clamp receiving part being perpendicular to the centerline of the main body; The upper surface of the body includes a clamp holding mechanism for selectively holding the clamp to be assembled within the clamp receiving portion; the clamp holding mechanism includes an elongated lateral rod attached to the upper surface of the tool by a spring, the spring biasing the lateral rod toward the front of the tool, the lateral rod being movable above the clamp receiving portion to hold the clamp in a suitable position within the clamp receiving portion; and The upper surface of the body includes angle measurement marks to indicate the degree of rotation of the body and the clamp receiving portion relative to the cycling shoe to be engaged with the clamp.

2. The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to claim 1, characterized in that, in, The main body is formed of a transparent material.

3. The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to claim 2, characterized in that, in, The lateral bar also includes a mark located in the middle of the lateral bar, which is aligned with a mark located in the middle of the clamp.

4. The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to claim 2, characterized in that, in, The clamp receiving portion extends from the upper surface to the lower surface.

5. The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to claim 1, characterized in that, in, The front portion of the main body also includes angle measurement markers.

6. A bicycle clamp assembly tool system, characterized in that, include: The main body has an upper surface and a lower surface, as well as a front part and a rear part; The body is formed of a transparent material and defines a gap extending from the upper surface to the lower surface for receiving a clamp to be assembled. The gap extends from the front to the rear of the body perpendicular to the centerline of the body. The upper surface of the body includes a clamp attachment mechanism, the clamp attachment mechanism including a lateral rod attached to the upper surface of the tool by a spring, the spring biasing the lateral rod toward the front of the body, the lateral rod being movable above the gap to hold the clamp within the gap in a proper position, and the lateral rod further including a mark located in the middle of the lateral rod; and The upper surface of the body includes angle measurement marks to indicate the degree of rotation of the body relative to the cycling shoe to be engaged with the clamp.

7. The bicycle clamp assembly tool system according to claim 6, characterized in that, in, The front portion of the main body also includes angle measurement markers.

8. A method for fitting a splint to a cycling shoe, characterized in that, include: Choose the bicycle clamp assembly tool system as described in claim 1; The clamp holding mechanism is retracted; The clamp is assembled into the clamp receiving part and the clamp is fixed by the clamp holding mechanism; Align the center of the clamp receiving part with the mark indicating the center of the clamp; as well as Rotate the body of the tool such that the angle measuring mark indicates a preset clamp angle relative to the mark, the mark indicating the center of the rear of the cycling shoe.

9. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, Also includes: Measure the angles of rotation of the user's right foot and left foot.

10. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, in, The steps of measuring the user's right foot rotation angle and the user's left foot rotation angle include: instructing the user to place their right foot on one side of the straight line and their left foot on the other side of the straight line, and further instructing the user to jump forward and / or walk backward.

11. The method according to claim 9, characterized in that, Also includes: The user's preset clamp angle for the right foot is determined by dividing the user's right foot rotation angle by 3, and the user's preset clamp angle for the left foot is determined by dividing the user's left foot rotation angle by 3.

12. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, include: The step of forming a mark on the cycling shoe, the mark indicating the center of the clamp.

13. The method according to claim 8, characterized in that, include: A mark is formed on the cycling shoe, the mark indicating the center of the rear of the cycling shoe.

14. The method according to claim 13, characterized in that, in, The step of rotating the body of the tool such that the angle measurement mark indicates a preset clamping angle relative to the mark includes: rotating the body of the tool from a 0-degree angle to a preset clamping angle, the 0-degree angle having a 0-degree mark aligned with the mark indicating the center of the rear of the cycling shoe, wherein the preset clamping angle mark of the preset clamping angle is aligned with the mark indicating the center of the rear of the cycling shoe.

15. A bicycle clamp alignment tool system, characterized in that, include: The main body has an upper surface and a lower surface, as well as a front part and a rear part; The main body defines a clamp receiving section for receiving clamps on cycling shoes to be aligned; The upper surface of the body includes a clamp holding mechanism for selectively holding the clamp to be aligned in an appropriate position within the clamp receiving portion. The clamp holding mechanism includes a lateral rod attached to the body by a spring, the spring biasing the lateral rod toward the front of the body. The lateral rod is movable above the clamp receiving portion to selectively hold the clamp within the clamp receiving portion. The upper surface of the main body includes angle measurement marks to indicate the degree of rotation of the main body and the clamp receiving part relative to the cycling shoe.

16. The bicycle clamp alignment tool system according to claim 15, characterized in that, in, The upper surface of the body includes angle measurement marks to indicate the degree of rotation of the body relative to the cycling shoe to be engaged with the clamp.

17. The bicycle clamp alignment tool system according to claim 15, characterized in that, in, The lateral bar also includes a mark in the middle of the lateral bar, which is aligned with a mark located in the middle of the clamp.

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