Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Foot operated
Patent
1991-06-14
1993-04-13
Friedman, Carl D.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Foot operated
74481, 74474, 56 158, 280481, G05G 114
Patent
active
052012409
ABSTRACT:
A mechanism for coupling a vehicle control such as a foot pedal to a vehicle component such as a brake. The mechanism includes a rod member coupled to shift the component between operating modes, and having a rounded end portion. The control includes a recessed portion in abutment with the rounded end portion of the rod. A spring biases the rod into and against the recessed portion such that the rod is supported or carried by the recessed portion. Guides are formed in the vehicle frame for aligning the rod with the recessed portion during the process of manufacture.
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Hayes Eugene G.
Patterson Jon M.
Deere & Company
Friedman Carl D.
Yip Winnie
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