Adjustable foot pedal, linkage, and method for actuating a hydraulic cylinder
US8991281B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 26, 2012 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 2, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/209
- WIPO fieldHandling
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A foot actuated pivoting lever is provided. The lever may include: a lever member having two ends, one end configured to attach to a mechanism configured to receive an input from the lever member; and a pedal pivotally attached proximate to the other end of the lever member, wherein the pedal is configured to pivot between a first and a second position, wherein in the first position, the pedal lies on top of a section of the lever member and, in the second position, the pedal extends beyond the lever member. A mechanism for actuating a piston may be provided.
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