Apparatus for mounting a foot pedal and a steering column to...

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2000-10-26

2002-11-05

Joyce, William C (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Hand operated

C074S512000, C280S775000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06474189

ABSTRACT:

FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to an apparatus for mounting a foot pedal, which controls vehicle operation, and a steering column to a vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Usually, foot pedals which control vehicle operation are pivotally connected to a vehicle frame by a mounting mechanism. A steering column is connected with the vehicle frame by a separate mounting mechanism. Accordingly, two mounting mechanisms are used to connect the steering column and the foot pedals to a vehicle.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides an apparatus which mounts a foot pedal and a steering column to a vehicle. The apparatus includes a mounting bracket connectable with a vehicle frame. A foot pedal which controls a vehicle operation is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket by a pivot shaft. A steering column is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket by the pivot shaft. The steering column includes a steering column member connectable with a steering wheel and rotatable to turn steerable vehicle wheels. A locking mechanism locks the steering column in any one of a plurality of pivot positions relative to the mounting bracket.


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