Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Elements
Patent
1998-07-21
2000-06-13
Luong, Vinh T.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Elements
74512, 74560, 74562, 296 75, G05G 118, G05G 114
Patent
active
060735155
ABSTRACT:
An adjustable foot support for an automotive vehicle, having at least one adjustable actuating foot pedal movable between forward and rear pedal adjustment positions to accommodate varying leg lengths of various operators, includes a normally stationary foot rest for optionally resting a foot of a vehicle operator during periods of inactivity and foot rest adjusting means for selectively adjusting said foot rest between stationary forward and rear foot rest adjustment positions to position the foot rest in a comfortable position that accommodates the varying leg lengths of various operators. The adjusting means may be a powered linkage and is optionally movable in concert with the adjustment linkage of an associated pedal, such as a brake pedal. The foot rest may include dual portions including a foot supporting surface for resting an inactive foot of an operator and a laterally extending heel supporting surface positioned below the brake pedal for limiting relative travel of a heel and ball of a foot operatively engaging the brake pedal.
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Elton Robert Douglas
McKale Michael Joseph
General Motors Corporation
Luong Vinh T.
Marra Kathryn A.
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