Vehicle pedal assembly including pedal arm stub with inserts for actuator bar
US9310826B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 10, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 10, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20534
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle pedal assembly comprising a pedal including a pedal stub arm having a metal pedal arm molded into a plastic stem with inserts molded therein and an actuator bar coupled to the stem of the pedal. Fasteners extend through the actuator bar and into the inserts in the stem for securing the actuator bar to the pedal. The actuator bar is adapted to exert an active force against the pedal. In one embodiment, both the pedal arm and the actuator bar include one or more bends defined therein. The pedal arm has a length and shape dependent upon the distance and position of the floor or pedal pad relative to the pedal. The actuator bar has a length and shape dependent upon the distance and position of the pedal relative to an actuator arm.
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