Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Foot operated
Patent
1997-11-25
1999-05-11
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Foot operated
74560, 74542, G05G1/14
Patent
active
059016140
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable clutch pedal apparatus allows the adjustment of a first end of a pedal lever (18) to accommodate operators having varying anatomical characteristics. The apparatus includes a master cylinder (32) mounted on the pedal lever and an adjuster link (28) having a first end pivotally connected to a second end of the pedal lever and a first end pivotally connected to a first ground point (44). An anchor link (50) is pivotally connected to a second ground point at one end and a second point of a rocker (60) at the opposite end. A push rod (68) interconnects the rocker to the master cylinder, thereby allowing actuation of the cylinder upon displacement of the pedal and master cylinder assembly. The interconnection of the adjuster link, the pedal lever and a second point (62) on the rocker form a virtual ground point (72) allowing the first end of the pedal lever (18) to be adjusted between first and second pedal positions.
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Brown Gregory P.
Ford Global Technologies Inc.
Luong Vinh T.
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