Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Foot operated
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-19
2005-04-19
Kim, Chong H. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Foot operated
Reexamination Certificate
active
06880427
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable control pedal for a motor vehicle includes a pivotable upper pedal arm having a slot formed therein, a link pivotable relative to the upper pedal arm, and a lower pedal arm having an upper end pivotably connected to the link and a lower end carrying a pedal. A nut is pivotally connected to the link such that the link pivots relative to the upper pedal arm upon movement of the nut along a drive screw. A pin is connected to the lower pedal arm and laterally extends into the slot such that the pin moves along the slot upon pivotal movement of the link. Also disclosed is a control pedal having a drive block or a pair of spaced apart pins located in a single slot of the upper pedal arm.
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Allen James
Reynolds Dean William
Dura Global Technologies Inc.
Kim Chong H.
Mescher Richard M.
Porter Wright
Watson Dean B.
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