Here comes another versatile print from Sinterit! This time, it's a bicycle "clipless pedal," a multi-functional pedal used by road cyclists to secure their feet. Clipless pedals work with special cleated shoe soles to fix the feet to the pedals, allowing for efficient power transfer and reducing the chance of injury. Here's a quick video demonstrating how the structure works for a clear understanding:
In the video, you can see that the clipless pedal has a rebound structure, requires a clasp, and needs a rotating structure to connect with the bicycle. Sinterit uses SLS laser powder bed fusion 3D printing technology, which is suitable for printing multi-functional structures or movable devices. Therefore, we chose this complex 3D printing sample.
All structures can be completed in a single 3D print, and SLS technology does not require support. Printed with PA12 powder, the texture is hard, and the structure that connects to the bicycle body can rotate a full 360 degrees. (Further reading: Comparison and Summary of 3 Common 3D Printing Technologies)
The part that connects to the shoe sole has two cleat mechanisms, one movable and one fixed. You can see slight protruding structures on the 3D printed clipless pedal, as well as an automatic rebound system for the movable clasp.
Here's a close-up of the front structure. This time, the 3D printed spring is separate, unlike previous prints where it was integrated with the structure. The circular screw in the bottom center can also rotate freely.
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