Adjustable pedal system with ratio modifier
US7568406B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 24, 2007 |
| Grant date | Aug 4, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 24, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/209
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An adjustable control pedal includes an upper arm and a lower arm carrying a pedal. The lower arm can be selectively moved relative to the upper arm to adjust the position of the pedal between a forward position and a rearward position. A control pin is operably connected to the upper arm for rotation with the upper arm to supply a control signal when force is applied to the pedal. An adjuster is operably connected to the control pin to adjust the position of the control pin relative to the pivot axis so that a ratio of a distance between the pivot axis and the pedal and a distance between the pivot axis and the control pin remains constant as the pedal is adjusted between the forward position and the rearward position.
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