Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Foot operated
Patent
1996-11-19
1998-10-20
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Foot operated
74518, 74513, 74560, G05G 114
Patent
active
058230645
ABSTRACT:
A method of adjusting a control panel having an axis of pedal arm rotation which is capable of pivotably adjusting the control pedal relative to a reaction member, such as the eyelet of a cylinder pushrod for a brake pedal or a flexible cable in case of an accelerator pedal. The adjustment device allows the control pedal to be positioned to suit the needs of a particular driver. The control pedal can be pivotably attached to a frame in any conventional manner, such as with a pivot pin. The adjustment device is mounted alongside the control pedal and to the pushrod eyelet without the need of additional support hardware other than a device for acting on the control pedal. The adjustment device includes a rotatable member for causing pivotable movement of the pedal arm relative to the reaction member. The adjustment device is maintained a predetermined distance from the pivot of the control pedal arm by a spacing device, such as a link. The adjustment device also includes a rotatable driving device for rotating about its axis of rotation to produce a corresponding displacement of the control pedal arm.
To comply with the requirements, the new Abstract of the Disclosure is presented as a separate sheet attached hereto.
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