Electric adjustable pedal system with two-piece upper arm
US6609438B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 18, 2000 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 18, 2020 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20888
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable control pedal for a motor vehicle includes an upper arm having first and second substantially parallel and spaced-apart members. The first and second members are rigidly connected together to prevent relative movement therebetween and each have first and second slots formed therein. A lower arm has a lower end carrying a pedal and an upper end extending between the first and second members. A first guide pin is secured to the lower arm and extends into the first slot of the first member and the first slot of the second member. A second guide pin is secured to the lower arm and extends into the second slot of the first member and the second slot of the second member he slots and the guide pins form a sliding two-pin four-slot connection between the upper and lower pedal arms. The guide pins preferably have flat or planar upper and lower engagement surfaces located within the slots. Preferably, polymer bushings are provided which encircle the guide pins within the slots and have flanges which extend between the upper and lower arms. A drive assembly is operatively connected to the lower arm to selectively move the lower arm relative to the first and second upper arms to…
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