Abstract: A hysteresis assembly for a pedal includes an elastic member support, two adjacent hysteresis blocks, and an elastic member connecting the elastic member support to the more distant hysteresis block. The hysteresis blocks interface at a slope. The assembly is attached at one end to a mounting bracket for the pedal via a shaft, and at the other end to the pedal arm. As the pedal is displaced, the hysteresis blocks slide relative to each other and frictionally engage the mounting bracket. The frictional force is proportional to the return force generated by the elastic member. The spring rate of the elastic member, the angle of the slope between the hysteresis blocks, and the point of attachment are determined, through analysis, to provide desired hysteresis forces (i.e., idle force, frictional force, and return force) to the pedal, thus providing the feel of a mechanical pedal in an electronic pedal.

Abstract: A pair of parallel ears (32) extend upwardly from a base (22) to pivotally support a pedal (20). A mounting plate (36) includes a mounting portion (42) for attachment to a vehicle and a raised tongue (44) extending from a raised tunnel portion (48) for receiving a projection (46) of the base (22). The raised tongue (44) is narrower than the pivot distance between the ears (32) for extending between the ears (32). A slot (40) is defined by the mounting plate (36) with a bolt extending through the slot (40) from the projection (46) of the base (22) for fixing the operational position. The structure allows the assembly to be mounted in a wide variety of vehicles and fixed in an operating position dependent upon the space in the vehicle and fixed in that operating position for all further vehicle operation.

Abstract: In an adjustable foot pedal assembly for a vehicle, a brake pedal is supported on a carrier, which is adjustable fore and aft. A brake valve has a valve body fixed relative to the path of carrier movement, and a plunger movable in a direction transverse to the path of carrier movement. A transfer arm, pivoted on the carrier, is operatively connected to the foot pedal and the plunger, for effecting movement of the plunger in response to depression of the foot pedal so that the relationship between the movement of the foot pedal and the responsive movement of the plunger is independent of the position of the carrier. The brake valve does not need to be moved as the pedal position is adjusted, and the brake pedal characteristics are therefore unaffected by adjustment of the position of the pedal.

Abstract: A hysteresis assembly for a pedal includes an elastic member support, two adjacent hysteresis blocks, and an elastic member connecting the elastic member support to the more distant hysteresis block. The hysteresis blocks interface at a slope. The assembly is attached at one end to a mounting bracket for the pedal via a shaft, and at the other end to the pedal arm. As the pedal is displaced, the hysteresis blocks slide relative to each other and frictionally engage the mounting bracket. The frictional force is proportional to the return force generated by the elastic member. The spring rate of the elastic member, the angle of the slope between the hysteresis blocks, and the point of attachment are determined, through analysis, to provide desired hysteresis forces (i.e., idle force, frictional force, and return force) to the pedal, thus providing the feel of a mechanical pedal in an electronic pedal.

Abstract: A pedal assembly includes a mounting bracket, a pedal arm, and a pivot shaft pivotably connecting the pedal arm and the mounting bracket. The mounting bracket includes integrally formed bearing surfaces to support the pivot shaft and pedal arm. The pivot shaft is self-lubricating. The mounting bracket is a unitary component, with the bearing surfaces being inwardly-protruding surfaces formed through a deep drawing process. A treadle, or pedal pad, is attached to one end of the pedal arm. A magnetic assembly, including magnets and a ferromagnetic shield, is mounted to one end of the pivot shaft via features integrally formed with a mounting cap attached to the end of the pivot shaft.

Abstract: A pedal assembly that includes a snap-on treadle that can easily be attached to a pedal arm but that cannot be removed without either plastic deformation or fracture of a portion of the treadle. Also, a kickdown mechanism that changes the amount of force required to push a treadle on the pedal as the treadle is pushed further and further.

Abstract: A pair of parallel ears (32) extend upwardly from a base (22) to pivotally support a pedal (20). A mounting plate (36) includes a mounting portion (42) for attachment to a vehicle and a raised tongue (44) extending from a raised tunnel portion (48) for receiving a projection (46) of the base (22). The raised tongue (44) is narrower than the pivot distance between the ears (32) for extending between the ears (32). A slot (40) is defined by the mounting plate (36) with a bolt extending through the slot (40) from the projection (46) of the base (22) for fixing the operational position. The structure allows the assembly to be mounted in a wide variety of vehicles and fixed in an operating position dependent upon the space in the vehicle and fixed in that operating position for all further vehicle operation.

Abstract: In an adjustable foot pedal assembly for a vehicle, a brake pedal is supported on a carrier, which is adjustable fore and aft. A brake valve has a valve body fixed relative to the path of carrier movement, and a plunger movable in a direction transverse to the path of carrier movement. A transfer arm, pivoted on the carrier, is operatively connected to the foot pedal and the plunger, for effecting movement of the plunger in response to depression of the foot pedal so that the relationship between the movement of the foot pedal and the responsive movement of the plunger is independent of the position of the carrier. The brake valve does not need to be moved as the pedal position is adjusted, and the brake pedal characteristics are therefore unaffected by adjustment of the position of the pedal.