Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Foot operated
Patent
1998-06-23
1999-12-07
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Foot operated
74513, 74560, G05G 114
Patent
active
059964383
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable pedal mechanism for automotive vehicles includes a pedal lever with a pivot near its center between its ends. An upper end of the lever is connected with a throttle cable that extends through a conduit to an operated device, such as a throttle valve or other power control. A lower end of the lever carries a foot pedal engagable by a driver's foot to operate the pedal. The central pivot is carried in a bracket having a slot or other form of track along which the pivot is movable generally longitudinally of the vehicle. As the pivot is moved rearward along the slot, the pedal is moved closer to the driver. The slot is positioned or configured so that the height of the pedal remains constant or is slightly lowered as the pedal is moved rearward. If the vehicle is provided with an electronic throttle control, or similar device, the upper end of the lever may be omitted and a position controller may be mounted at or adjacent the location of the pivot. In either case, pedal adjustment may be powered by a screw driven by an electric motor through a cable and worm gear drive or other suitable means.
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General Motors Corporation
Luong Vinh T.
Marra Kathryn A.
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