Adjustable pedal assembly with step-over control

Details Adjustable pedal assembly with step-over control Adjustable pedal assembly with step-over control

2007-09-18

2007-09-18

Johnson, Vicky A. (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Foot operated

Reexamination Certificate

active

10770877

ABSTRACT:
An adjustable pedal assembly for controlling step-over between pedal levers (16, 24) is provided. A first pedal lever (16) is supported for rotation about an operational axis. A first adjustment mechanism (20) adjusts the first pedal lever (16) between a first plurality of adjusted positions. A second pedal lever (24) is supported for rotation about a second operational axis. A second adjustment mechanism (32) adjusts the second pedal lever (24) between a second plurality of adjusted positions. First and second drives (40) simultaneously move the pedal levers (16, 24) between the adjusted positions. Linear potentiometers (56), each having a wiper (66) fixed to nut assemblies (44) of the adjustment mechanisms (20, 32), generate control signals that indicate a position of each of the pedal levers (16, 24). A controller (78) is programmed to detect a stall of either of the adjustment mechanisms (20, 32) based on the control signals to prevent step-over between the pedal levers (16, 24).

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Pending Patent Application entitled: “Direct Drive Adjustable Pedal System With Step-Over Control”; U.S. Appl. No. 10/457,255; filed Jun. 9, 2003.

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