Adjustable foot support
US6073515A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 21, 1998 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2000 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20918
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable foot support for an automotive vehicle, having at least one adjustable actuating foot pedal movable between forward and rear pedal adjustment positions to accommodate varying leg lengths of various operators, includes a normally stationary foot rest for optionally resting a foot of a vehicle operator during periods of inactivity and foot rest adjusting means for selectively adjusting said foot rest between stationary forward and rear foot rest adjustment positions to position the foot rest in a comfortable position that accommodates the varying leg lengths of various operators. The adjusting means may be a powered linkage and is optionally movable in concert with the adjustment linkage of an associated pedal, such as a brake pedal. The foot rest may include dual portions including a foot supporting surface for resting an inactive foot of an operator and a laterally extending heel supporting surface positioned below the brake pedal for limiting relative travel of a heel and ball of a foot operatively engaging the brake pedal.
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