Shoe sole system

Abstract

Traditionally, especially in the rain, when the pedals or soles of shoes get wet, the soles of the shoes can slip when starting to pedal, or in the dark, it can be difficult to see the exact position of the pedals, making it difficult to pedal properly. Furthermore, it is often impossible to start pedaling with the soles of the feet in the correct position relative to the pedals. [Solution] A removable magnet is attached to the sole of the shoe, and magnets are also attached to the bicycle pedal. This allows for quick and accurate positioning and fixing of the shoe sole to the pedal when starting to pedal after waiting at a traffic light or other waiting position.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention proposes a technology that attaches a removable magnet (permanent magnet) to the sole of a shoe and also attaches a magnet to the pedal of a bicycle, enabling quick and accurate positioning and fixing of the sole of the shoe relative to the pedal when starting to pedal the bicycle from a standby state such as waiting at a signal.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, especially when the pedals and the soles of the shoes are wet in rain or the like, when starting to pedal the bicycle, the soles of the shoes may slip, or in the dark, the exact position of the pedals cannot be confirmed, and often it is impossible to step on the pedals properly, and often it is impossible to start pedaling at an appropriate position of the soles of the shoes relative to the pedals.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] Even when the pedals and the soles of the shoes are wet in rain or the like, when starting to pedal the bicycle, it does not slip, and moreover, the pedal and the sole of the shoe are quickly fixed at an appropriate position, enabling safe starting to pedal.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0005] Attach a removable magnet to the sole of the shoe and also attach a magnet to the pedal of the bicycle, enabling quick and accurate positioning and fixing of the position of the pedal and the sole of the shoe without having to check visually each time when starting to pedal the bicycle from a standby state such as waiting at a signal.

Effects of the Invention

[0006] With this invention, when starting to pedal a bicycle, the sole of the shoe does not slip against the pedal, and even in the dark when visibility is poor, simply bringing the sole of the shoe close to the pedal allows it to be quickly fixed in the most appropriate position (the least tiring position) for the individual, providing a comfortable fit and enabling safe and fatigue-free cycling. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0007] [Figure 1] This shows an overview of a magnetic bicycle pedal and shoe sole system. [Figure 2] This invention suggests the potential for fostering a new culture. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0008] A removable magnet is attached to the sole of the shoe, and magnets are also attached to the bicycle pedal. This allows for quick and accurate positioning and securing of the shoe sole to the pedal when starting to pedal after waiting at a traffic light or other waiting position.

[0009] Figure 1 shows an overview of a bicycle pedal and shoe sole system with magnets attached. The bicycle pedal has S-pole and N-pole magnets attached to the front and back (the order doesn't matter, but the pattern should be the same on both sides). In addition, the shoe sole has multiple magnet attachment boxes to which plate-shaped magnets can be attached. The magnet mounting box has a structure similar to that of a typical battery box, and the plate-shaped magnet is mounted by pushing it towards the spring. To remove the plate-shaped magnet, a thin rod is inserted into the gap on the opposite side of the spring, and the plate-shaped magnet can be removed by prying the rod while pushing the magnet towards the spring. By changing the orientation of the plate-shaped magnet relative to the S and N poles of the magnet attached to the pedal, that is, by changing the polarity of the S and N poles, and by changing where the plate-shaped magnet is attached in the multiple magnet mounting boxes on the sole of the shoe, multiple positions on the sole of the shoe to be fixed to the bicycle pedal can be selected. Furthermore, the bicycle pedals and shoe soles of the present invention can also be applied to clipless pedals and clipless shoes. Similar to clipless systems, the pedals follow the motion of lifting the feet due to magnetic force, allowing for more efficient cycling. Note: Generally speaking, when you pedal with the balls of your feet, your calf muscles are engaged, allowing you to pedal with less effort and ride longer distances. Furthermore, by utilizing the multiple magnetic attachment boxes on the sole of the shoe, it is possible to attach fashionable platform shoes or high clogs, in which case the shoes may be attached via the plate-shaped magnets, or they may be directly fixed to the multiple magnetic attachment boxes. Furthermore, by standardizing the size and spacing of the two magnetic boxes, it becomes possible to provide sheets for indoor shoes (instead of slippers), and to sell or rent out mud-resistant raised units for use in case of sudden heavy rain. Figure 2 suggests the development of a new culture according to the present invention. [Industrial applicability]

[0010] With this invention, when starting to pedal a bicycle, the sole of the shoe does not slip against the pedal, and even in the dark when visibility is poor, simply bringing the sole of the shoe close to the pedal allows it to be quickly fixed in the most appropriate position (the least tiring position) for the individual, providing a comfortable fit and enabling safe and fatigue-free cycling.

Claims

[Claim 1] A shoe sole system in which magnets with south poles and north poles are attached to the front and back of a bicycle pedal, and multiple magnet mounting boxes are set on the sole of the shoe, and a plate-shaped magnet can be attached to it, wherein by changing the front and back of the plate-shaped magnet in relation to the south and north poles of the magnet attached to the pedal, i.e., by changing the polarity of the south and north poles, and by changing where the plate-shaped magnet is attached in the multiple magnet mounting boxes on the sole of the shoe, it is possible to select multiple positions on the sole of the shoe to be fixed to the bicycle pedal.

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