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Foot pedal assembly with a return spring

US4005616A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 11, 1975
Grant dateFeb 1, 1977
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Expiry dateAug 11, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20564
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A foot pedal assembly with a return spring and having a lever to which the spring is connected and which has a link connected thereto and connected to the foot pedal arm, whereby lesser foot force is required in proportion to the depressing of the pedal itself. The foot pedal is arranged for operating a hydraulic brake of a vehicle.

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