Machine element or mechanism – Mechanical movements – Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary
Patent
1989-10-04
1991-05-07
Herrmann, Allan D.
Machine element or mechanism
Mechanical movements
Reciprocating or oscillating to or from alternating rotary
74481, 74512, 74532, 200317, 254DIG5, 254 95, 318266, 318466, F16H 1904, G05G 121
Patent
active
050126890
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle foot pedal actuator device is adapted for both depressing a vehicle foot pedal and returning the pedal to its normal position. The actuator device includes a variable length extension assembly adapted to be connected between the vehicle driver's seat and the pedal to be actuated. A drive arrangement is adapted for extending and retracting the extension assembly, and a control system having a moveable remote control unit is adapted for controlling the operation of the actuator from various positions around the vehicle where maintenance and repair work may be performed. The extension assembly preferably includes an elongated extension housing tube adapted to receive an elongated extension member that may be extended and retracted in a telescoping fashion to vary the length of the assembly. The actuator device also includes a connecting arrangement for connecting the extension assembly between the foot pedal to be actuated and the vehicle driver's seat to enable the extension assembly to exert both a pulling and pushing force to work the vehicle pedal. The preferred connecting arrangement includes a seat belt connecting member adapted to receive a portion of the vehicle driver's seat belt so as to hold one end of the extension assembly securely against the front of the vehicle driver's seat. The opposite end of the extension assembly includes a pedal connector for connecting to a particular pedal to impart both a pushing and pulling force to the pedal. Also, in the preferred form of the invention, the control system includes an indicator for providing an indication of the operational status of the device at the remote control unit. The indicator allows the operator to know at the remote location if the extension member is being extended, retracted, or is stationary with respect to the extension housing.
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Culbertson Russell D.
Herrmann Allan D.
Shaffer, Jr. J. Nevin
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