Integral pedal arm and switch housing

Details Integral pedal arm and switch housing Integral pedal arm and switch housing

1999-01-13

2000-08-15

Luong, Vinh T.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

74512, 74513, 123399, 200 6189, G05G 114, H01H 314

Patent

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061018961

ABSTRACT:
A pedal arm and switch assembly (40) for use in a vehicle (10) wherein a switch housing (62) is integral with the plastic pedal arm (50) and supports the switch (60). The switch (60) is normally spaced apart from an adjacent surface (66) when the pedal (50) is in a normally biased position (P). The surface (66) may either be a pedal assembly bracket portion (47) or a firewall (14). The switch (60) has a pin (64) that extends from the housing (62) and is actuated when the pin (64) contacts the surface (66). The switch (60) produces an electronic signal upon actuation in response to the pedal arm (50) reaching one of a first (P1) and second (P2) predetermined positions. The electronic signal may control a cruise control system (34), brake lights (42), or a transmission gear shifter (20).

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