Adjustable brake pedal system
US9266507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 2, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 23, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 2, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20528
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake pedal assembly for a vehicle having a brake pedal arm having an initial position and an adjustment subassembly configured to adjust the initial position. The brake pedal assembly is further provided with a preload spring configured to provide a preload force to the brake pedal arm and a preload adjustment cam in cooperation with the brake pedal arm. The adjustment subassembly and the preload spring are configured to change the preload force in response to a change in the initial position.
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