Foot-operated control

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1989-03-27

1990-10-23

Tolin, Gerald P.

Electricity: circuit makers and breakers

Foot operated

74560, 335207, H01H 2126

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049654179

ABSTRACT:
The invention as disclosed is a control mechanism adapted for actuation by a human, in the exemplary embodiment by a person's foot. The invention provides for control or actuation of a plurality of devices to be controlled. A plurality of control elements, preferably arranged arcuately with respect to an actuating member is provided with a structure for accurately indexing the actuating member to a particular control element by way of one mode of movement and for actuating an individual indexed control element of a second mode of movement. Particular structure is provided, by way of a foot pedal, in the exemplary embodiment, with particular adjustments so as to adapt the actuating member, that is, the foot pedal, to various sizes and positions of an operator's foot, as well as amplitude of actuating movement.

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patent: 3761598 (1973-09-01), Haile
patent: 3841172 (1974-10-01), Pilch
patent: 3972403 (1976-08-01), Van Alstine
patent: 4543569 (1985-09-01), Karlstrom

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