Abstract: An adjustable pedal includes a first member with a slot and a second member movable along the slot relative to the first member. A pin is disposed in the slot. A biasing member urges the second member toward the one end. A tension control member is connected to the pin to selectively adjust the second member. The tension control member has a secondary lock member. To prevent movement of the second member relative to the first member in one condition and permit movement of the second member relative to the first member in another condition. An actuation system employing a cable is disclosed.

Abstract: An inclination-measuring apparatus for use with a motor vehicle includes a rotary sensor connected to the motor vehicle, the rotary sensor selected from one of a rotary position sensor and a rotary angle sensor, a pendulum and a controller. The pendulum has a pendulous mass being oriented to hang substantially aligned with the earth's gravitational forces. The movement of the pendulum providing an input to the rotary sensor to generate a signal to ascertain the inclination of the vehicle relative to the earth's gravitational forces. The signal is processed by the controller that is operatively connected to control one of an electric park brake, a chassis leveling device while parked, a lateral inclination device while the vehicle is operational and a longitudinal inclination device while the vehicle is operational.

Abstract: An inclination-measuring apparatus for use with a motor vehicle includes a rotary sensor connected to the motor vehicle, the rotary sensor selected from one of a rotary position sensor and a rotary angle sensor, a pendulum and a controller. The pendulum has a pendulous mass being oriented to hang substantially aligned with the earth's gravitational forces. The movement of the pendulum providing an input to the rotary sensor to generate a signal to ascertain the inclination of the vehicle relative to the earth's gravitational forces. The signal is processed by the controller that is operatively connected to control one of an electric park brake, a chassis leveling device while parked, a lateral inclination device while the vehicle is operational and a longitudinal inclination device while the vehicle is operational.

Abstract: A parking brake assembly includes an electric motor having an output shaft, a control module coupled to the motor for controlling the motor and a transmission coupling a threaded lead screw to the output shaft of the motor. A drive nut has a lead screw bore threadably receiving the lead screw therein and a guide shaft bore slidingly receiving the elongate guide shaft therein. The drive nut also has a cable attachment for attaching a brake cable to the drive nut. A retainer member is coupled to the attachment point and a biasing member urges the retainer member away from a seat. A tension feedback device measures the displacement of the retainer toward the seat. The displacement is proportional to the cable tension when a predetermined displacement is achieved. The operation of the electric motor is stopped when the tension feedback device measures the predetermined distance and the brake is set.

Abstract: A parking brake assembly includes an electric motor having an output shaft, a control module coupled to the motor for controlling the motor and a transmission coupling a threaded lead screw to the output shaft of the motor. A drive nut has a lead screw bore threadably receiving the lead screw therein and a guide shaft bore slidingly receiving the elongate guide shaft therein. The drive nut also has a cable attachment for attaching a brake cable to the drive nut. A retainer member is coupled to the attachment point and a biasing member urges the retainer member away from a seat. A tension feedback device measures the displacement of the retainer toward the seat. The displacement is proportional to the cable tension when a predetermined displacement is achieved. The operation of the electric motor is stopped when the tension feedback device measures the predetermined distance and the brake is set.