Patents Assigned to KSR International, Inc.
  • Publication number: 20030192394
    Abstract: An adjustable pedal assembly for a vehicle includes an adjustment bracket adapted for mounting on a vehicle, and the adjustment bracket includes a pair of outwardly extending side portions having a vertically extending arcuate slot. The adjustable pedal assembly also includes a pedal arm pivotally attached to the adjustment bracket using a pivot pin, such that an end of the pivot pin is slidably disposed within the arcuate slot in the adjustment bracket. The adjustable pedal assembly further includes a pedal pad mounted to the pedal arm, and a pedal adjustment mechanism operatively attached to the pedal arm, for adjusting the position of the pedal arm along a predetermined path, such that the pivot pin is slidably positioned in the arcuate slot relative to the predetermined path of the pedal arm to ergonomically position the pedal pad.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2003
    Publication date: October 16, 2003
    Applicant: KSR International, Inc.
    Inventors: Pat Burton, Dan O'Neill, Rob Soteros, Dave Kelloway
  • Patent number: 6584871
    Abstract: An adjustable pedal assembly for a vehicle includes an adjustment bracket adapted for mounting on a vehicle, and the adjustment bracket includes a pair of outwardly extending side portions having a vertically extending arcuate slot. The adjustable pedal assembly also includes a pedal arm pivotally attached to the adjustment bracket using a pivot pin, such that an end of the pivot pin is slidably disposed within the arcuate slot in the adjustment bracket. The adjustable pedal assembly further includes a pedal pad mounted to the pedal arm, and a pedal adjustment mechanism operatively attached to the pedal arm, for adjusting the position of the pedal arm along a predetermined path, such that the pivot pin is slidably positioned in the arcuate slot relative to the predetermined path of the pedal arm to ergonomically position the pedal pad.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2003
    Assignee: KSR International, Inc.
    Inventors: Pat Burton, Dan O'Neill, Rob Soteros, Dave Kelloway
  • Patent number: 6389927
    Abstract: An adjustable control pedal for use in “fly-by-wire” applications. The control pedal arrangement includes a base member having integral support arms for supporting a pedal arm and drive device and control mechanism. The control mechanism includes a motor with a gear for driving a screw rod. The screw rod extends between the base and the pedal arm to adjust the position of the pedal arm with respect to the operator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: May 21, 2002
    Assignee: KSR International, Inc.
    Inventor: Larry G. Willemsen