Adjustable clutch pedal system
US5901614A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 25, 1997 |
| Grant date | May 11, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2017 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20888
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable clutch pedal apparatus allows the adjustment of a first end of a pedal lever (18) to accommodate operators having varying anatomical characteristics. The apparatus includes a master cylinder (32) mounted on the pedal lever and an adjuster link (28) having a first end pivotally connected to a second end of the pedal lever and a first end pivotally connected to a first ground point (44). An anchor link (50) is pivotally connected to a second ground point at one end and a second point of a rocker (60) at the opposite end. A push rod (68) interconnects the rocker to the master cylinder, thereby allowing actuation of the cylinder upon displacement of the pedal and master cylinder assembly. The interconnection of the adjuster link, the pedal lever and a second point (62) on the rocker form a virtual ground point (72) allowing the first end of the pedal lever (18) to be adjusted between first and second pedal positions.
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