Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Multiple controlled elements
Patent
1975-11-21
1977-03-08
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Multiple controlled elements
74474, 74513, G05G 904, G05G 114
Patent
active
040106578
ABSTRACT:
A multifunctional control pedal and linkage arrangement includes a foot pedal mounted for pivotal movement with a lever for throttle control of the vehicle and pivotally mounted for movement with respect to the lever for forward and reverse control of the vehicle with forward and reverse functions obtained by forward and reverse linkages connected to the pedal at opposite sides of the pivotal axis thereof, the linkages each having a locked position and a collapsed position with each connected at one end to the pedal and at the opposite end to opposite sides of a rocker member for transmitting alternate motion to the rocking member upon depression of the foot pedal for transmitting the forward or reverse functional control to the transmission of the vehicle.
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Caterpillar Tractor Co.
Herrmann Allan D.
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