Patent AT-E400492-T1: [Translated] FUNCTIONAL PEDAL MECHANICS

The present invention relates to a pedal mechanism for use in a bicycle, ergometer or other therapy, rehabilitation or fitness device for active and/or passive bending and stretching of the legs or for carrying out combined movement sequences that include this movement. The pedal mechanism substantially comprises a support ( 19 ) and a shoe support ( 15 ) that is movably arranged on the support ( 19 ). The support ( 19 ) is rotatably arranged on a pedal shaft ( 17 ) by means of the bearing sleeves ( 21 ). The pedal shaft ( 17 ) is non-rotatably connected to a sleeve ( 23 ). The sleeve ( 23 ) has a guide groove ( 25 ) in which a cam arranged on the shoe support ( 15 ) engages. When the pedal shaft ( 17 ) is rotated relative to the shoe support ( 15 ) the shoe support ( 15 ) is swivelled.