Abstract: An industrial machinery control system is provided which allows for ergonomically favorable operation by paired reciprocal control pedals which mirror an operator's right and left limbs. The reciprocal mirror control pedals allow operation of the same predetermined function within designated machinery by either the left or right foot of an operator, thus reducing fatigue while maintaining position at a particular workstation.

Abstract: A foot operated electrical control is disclosed with simulated aircraft rudder pedals coupled to potentiometers for providing signals to a microcomputer having a flight simulation program. The pedals are additionally linked to one another by slides and a rocker arm for simultaneous pedal travel in opposite directions. The potentiometers may provide cumulative signals determined by pedal displacement or distinct signals when functioning independently of one another. For this latter purpose a carrier block for the rocker arm is positionable out of engagement with the foot pedals. Opposed springs of the control serve to position the pedals in an upright static position. Each pedal is coupled to a potentiometer by spring and pedal biased slides with one of the slides in wiping contact with the pedal.

Abstract: A modular, pedal-type rudder, brake, and nose gear steering control assembly for an aircraft. The modules are installed below the instrument panel in the cockpit of the aircraft, thus avoiding the need for floor or bulkhead penetrations. Mechanical linkage arrangements are provided for dual side-by-side pilot stations. Adjustable positioning of control pedals relative to each pilot is provided. Pedal adjustment is accomplished by moving the pedals toward or away from a pilot along an arcuate path to an extent dependent upon the length of the pilot's legs. The arcuate path of adjustment is inclined upwardly with respect to the horizontal, providing ergometrically improved operation of the control pedals.

Abstract: A foot pedal operated control positioning device for a continuously variable transmission wherein a movable bushing is aligned with a preset stop in order to set the transmission into a known neutral condition.

Abstract: Motor control-brake device having a pedal (1) connected at its upper part with a plunger (7) for the motor controlling device and connected at its lower part with a plunger (4) connected with the brake means. Plunger (4) is provided with a cam surface engaging a lever acting on the motor controlling member. This arrangement is such that when the lever is influenced, control by plunger (7) is overruled by the cam, such that at braking the motor controlling member is put in the idle position.

Abstract: An adjustable control apparatus for a potentiometer is provided. The control apparatus comprises a geared sheath which is engageable with the potentiometer of an electronic apparatus. The geared sheath is provided with a response gear nonrotatably mountable thereto. The control apparatus further comprises a control platform having a drive gear rigidly connected thereto. The drive gear is engageable with the response gear of the geared sheath, such that pivoting movement of the drive gear causes a rotational movement of the geared sheath. A foot platform is adjustably but rigidly mounted to the control platform such that pivoting movement of the foot platform causes a corresponding pivoting movement of the control platform which is transmitted to the geared sheath through the drive and response gears.

Abstract: A drive transmission structure for a tractor comprising a belt drive system for transmitting power from an engine output shaft to a transmission having a brake mechanism. The belt drive system includes a belt type stepless change speed mechanism having a split pulley assembly and a swing device for swinging the split pulley assembly toward the engine output shaft and the transmission, a first belt for transmitting the power from the engine output shaft to the split pulley assembly, and a second belt for transmitting the power from the split pulley assembly to the transmission. The pulley assembly defines two split pulley sections for engaging the first and second belts, respectively. A control device is provided to change power transmission ratios by actuating the swing device. Further, a tension pulley type clutch mechanism is provided to act on the first belt or the second belt. The brake mechanism and the tension pulley type clutch mechanism are controlled by the clutch and brake control mechanism.

Abstract: A clutch and transmission brake assembly which can be readily incorporated into existing vehicle drive trains without undue modification. The assembly includes a wet clutch connectable to a flywheel and a transmission brake adapted to be disposed between the wet clutch and a transmission housing, the clutch and transmission brake being operated by annular pistons (56, 118). The assembly further includes a control assembly including pressure responsive valves (202, 204) which are operated sequentially by cams (268, 270). A pedal is suitably interconnected with the cams in such a manner that the clutch will be progressively disengaged as the pedal moves from an initial position towards its depressed position, the clutch pedal passing through a dwell position before the brake is progressively applied. The clutch will be fully disengaged when the pedal is in its dwell position, and as the transmission brake is applied there will be an increase in pedal effort.

Abstract: My invention provides a control for a trolling motor of a fishing boat, whereby both steering of the boat and operation of the motor may be controlled through use of but one foot of a fisherman. The control has a very low profile so that a standing person may operate the same with his foot in a position not too far displaced from a flat condition on the boat deck, whereby such person is balanced at all times and thus may devote full attention to fishing and little if any attention to maintaining balance. The control comprises a hollow box having center bearing for supporting a shaft in upright position. A foot plate is disposed exteriorly of the box and connected to the shaft, the construction being such that the shaft may be rotated by movement of the foot imparted to the foot plate and also depressed by downward pressure of the foot on the footplate.

Abstract: A tilt and telescope steering wheel with a push button keyboard non-rotatably mounted within the steering wheel has a foot actuated release mechanism for simultaneous disengagement of tilt lock and telescope lock mechanisms. A readout instrument panel with various indicators thereon rigidly attached to and tiltable with the steering column so as to provide a constant angular correlation with the steering wheel facilitating an unobstructed view of the panel in all steering wheel tilt positions.

Abstract: A vehicle inching mechanism is interlocked with a braking mechanism so as to overlap their operating ranges without hampering the low-speed start or stop of the vehicle by the inching mechanism. An inching pedal and a brake pedal are mounted side by side on a stationary shaft via sleeves rotatably fitted thereover and linked to an inching valve and a brake master cylinder, respectively. The sleeves have square jaws at their opposed ends for mating engagement, with clearances therebetween to allow rotation of either sleeve relative to the other within limits. A torsion spring is anchored at one end to the inching pedal sleeve and held at the other end against an abutment on the brake pedal sleeve. Upon depression of the inching pedal, therefore, not only the inching valve but also the brake master cylinder is activated, first through the torsion spring and then through the intermeshing jaws. The depression of the brake pedal results only in the actuation of the master cylinder.

Abstract: A clutch pedal pivoting a fore and aft shaft mounted in a fire wall for transmission of the clutch actuating force through the fire wall for disengaging and engaging a vehicle clutch.

Abstract: A single pedal is employed to control the clutching and braking of a powered tractor. The mechanism involved also includes a hand-operated handle which may be manipulated independently of the actuation of the pedal to effect braking.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electric vehicle, comprising a chassis having a pair of rear wheels and a steerable front wheel driven by an electric motor, a tread board disposed between the wheels for a standing user or driver, and a foot-operated speed control element, wherein control element is formed by a portion of the tread board (6) being designed as a rocking pedal (7) for controlling the electric motor by depression of the front portion of the pedal, and for actuating the brakes by depression of the rear pedal portion.

Abstract: In a foot control, two or more pivoted pedals have a common main spring which provides the same resistance to all pedals. A bias arrangement keeps one pedal from falling down if the other pedal is depressed. A bias arrangement may be a horizontal rod associated with each pedal. The rod is spring biased against the pedal at a location below the pivot axis.In a two pedal embodiment both pedals can control a single electrical element. A stud extends from each horizontal rod. The stud normally prevents a spring biased pivoted member from pivoting and actuating the electrical element. When a pedal is depressed, the corresponding rod and stud move to allow the pivoted member to actuate the electric element and a corresponding switch.

Abstract: An apparatus for economical travel and minimization of atmospheric degradation by internal combustion exhaust products. A car which has, in combination, a heat engine driving a set of front wheels, storage batteries and an electric motor driving a set of rear wheels. There is also a system for selecting electric or heat engine drive either manually or automatically and a single accelerator for controlling either mode of drive. A battery charging system supplies a constant power charge rate. Battery charging power is derived from the electric motors acting as generators driven by the rear wheels while the vehicle is in heat engine drive, and the battery charging rate is selected by the operator. Also in combination is a regenerative braking system to recover expended energy in the form of vehicle motion and an overdrive system to increase vehicle speed in the electric drive mode by field weakening.

Abstract: A stationary base plate having an attached pivotable plate, and a cable secured around a circular flange depending from the pivotable plate has its extending ends lengthened or shortened on pivoting the pivotable plate. With the cable ends secured to opposite sides of a pivoted lever device, it may be pivoted by turning the pivotable plate.

Abstract: A foot operated control unit is provided with a base to be placed or fixed in non-sliding engagement on a floor or other supporting surface, and the actuating member is a cover mounted for sliding movement on the base. The cover is dimensioned so that the operator can place his foot on the top thereof and by pressing forwardly or rearwardly thereon, slide the cover longitudinally of the base. Relative movement of the cover and base is utilized to function one or more control elements such as a valve, switch, rheostat or the like mounted on the base.

Abstract: A two pump, two motor hydrostatic drive vehicle is provided with service brakes having an operating linkage interconnected with the speed control linkage for the hydrostatic pump in such a manner that depressing the brake pedal returns the pump swash plate control arms to neutral and releasing the brake pedal returns the control arms to the forward speed position previously set by the operator speed control lever.

Abstract: This is a combination accelerator and brake control mechanism wherein there is a single pedal serving both as the gas control and the brake control. The single pedal is pivoted on a pivot fixed in a base, the pedal extending through the vehicle floor board. Pressing with the foot on the superior or upper part of the single pedal controls the gas to the vehicle motor, pressing with the foot on the lower or inferior part of the pedal controls the brakes of the vehicle. A see-saw rod contacts directly or indirectly with the ends of both the vehicle gas control rod or the brake control rod, and the motion of the pedal pressed down on its top end acting through the see-saw rod moves the gas control rod from neutral position to gas control position, and pressing the lower end of the pedal actuates the brake control rod.

Abstract: There is disclosed foot control construction for use in the control of snow plow positioning mechanism, particularly mechanism which is used to control angular and vertical movement of the blade thereof, said control comprising a body having a generally rectangular upwardly disposed face, said face being angularly disposed to provide for foot support, control switches for effecting blade movement being arranged generally near the corners of the face, to be operable one at a time by the heel or toe, a suitable arch support element intermediate the switches requiring pivotal action of the foot of an operator to actuate a switch, and a reference member extends from the element to prevent operation of more than one toe or one heel switch at a time.

Abstract: A control assembly is for use in a vehicle having a transmission with an output shaft whose speed and direction are continuously adjustable by means of a selector rod. A pedal is movable in one direction from a rest position and a switchable mechanism connects the selector rod with the pedal. In a first condition when the pedal is depressed, the switchable mechanism causes the selector rod to move in one direction from a central position in which the output shaft does not rotate. This in turn causes the output shaft to rotate in one direction. When the switchable mechanism is shifted to a second condition, depressing the pedal causes the selector rod to move in the opposite direction from its central position, and this causes the output shaft to rotate in the opposite direction. Shifting of the switchable mechanism from one condition to another is effected by a solenoid which is controlled by a circuit.

Abstract: A control pedal assembly (10) including first (16), second (18) and third (12) pedal portions, the first (16) and second (18) pedal portions each being pivotally movable relative to the third (12) pedal portion and extending in a common direction from an edge portion of the third (12) pedal portion, the third (12) pedal portion being movable relative to the first (16) and second (18) pedal portions, each one of the pedal portions being separately movable and simultaneously movable with another of the pedal portions.

Abstract: Apparatus (10) for controlling a plurality (12, 16) of mechanisms, including a pedal (20), a first device (44) for permitting the pedal (20) to move in a substantially straight line to regulate a first mechanism (12), and a second device (24, 58, 60), for permitting the pedal (20) to pivot to regulate a second mechanism (16). In a specific embodiment, the pedal (20) is moved substantially linearly to shift a vehicle transmission control valve (12) into forward, reverse, or neutral positions, whereas the pedal (20) is pivoted to increase engine speed. The second device (24, 58, 60) also prevents linear movement of the pedal (20) when the pedal (20) has been pivoted to preselected amount.

Abstract: The vehicle including a dual function hand operated control system including a lever affixed to a rotatable shaft, two spaced arms extending generally upwardly from the shaft forward of the lever, one the arms being pivotally connected to a substantially vertical push rod which extends downwardly into a substantially vertical sleeve, the lower end of the sleeve being operatively connected to a power brake booster through pivotally connecting linkage, and the second arm being operatively connected to a throttle cable extending from the dash through flexible connecting means.

Abstract: A self-compensating brake system for a mowing machine of the type having a body movably supported by a plurality of rotatable drive wheels. The brake system includes a brake shaft which is rotatably journaled in the body and which is free-floating along a transverse axis. Each end of the brake shaft is connected to a mechanically actuated brake assembly on each of at least two opposed drive wheels by means of a brake rod. Each of the brake rods extend at an oblique angle relative to the transverse axis of the brake shaft. This orientation will move the brake shaft transversely in the body as the brake shaft is rotated by a brake pedal until the braking forces on each of the brake rods are equal, thereby assuring equal and even braking of the opposed drive wheels. The brake shaft also serves as the mounting structure for a traction pedal and for a steering transfer assembly.

Abstract: A mechanism for multiplying the travel of a valve as compared with the travel of an input push rod member. The mechanism has a housing with a bore therethrough for retaining an accurate segmented lever. The segmented lever, which is pivotally attached to the housing, axially locates an output push rod member in the bore. A plunger attached to the input push rod has an arcuate projection which engages the segmented lever. The plunger moves in response to an operator input force causing the lever to pivot in said housing and move the output push rod at a different rate of travel than the rate of travel of the input push rod.

Abstract: A transmission control for a motor vehicle includes a valve and a spool mounted in the valve biased to extend therefrom. A spool actuator member controls extension of the spool from the valve. A spool control member is connected to move in response to movement of an operator control. An adjustable engaging member on the spool control member moves a predetermined distance free of forced engagement with the spool actuator. Subsequently the engaging member engages and moves the spool actuating member.

Abstract: The invention relates to an actuating device for pressure medium brake systems for controlling the motor-vehicle brake valve and an electric switching arrangement for continuously switching on the individual braking steps of a third brake system.

Abstract: A control linkage system is disclosed for simultaneous control of an engine throttle or governor and a hydrostatic transmission from a single control pedal, and includes unidirectional linkage means including a pair of triangular-shaped link members mounted for movement about a common axis and connected by links to a unidirectional output member or a throttle control member. The unidirectional linkage means includes a pin mounted on an arm which in turn is mounted on the common axis of the link members and connected by a link and lever arm to move with a rocking foot pedal. A second linkage means including a lost motion link is connected to the pedal and to a swash plate control member of the hydrostatic transmission.

Abstract: The disclosure is of a sporting vehicle which is the combination of a frame mounted on at least three ground wheels two of which are steerable, a driving engine on the frame, a foot board tiltable about a transverse axis for controlling the speed of the engine and also tiltable about a longitudinal axis for steering the steerable wheels.

Abstract: A foot pedal control arrangement for the transmission and throttle of a vehicle employing a pair of pedals movable independently of each other in an initial range to control the transmission of the vehicle and movable in a second range to control the throttle and engine speed of the vehicle.

Abstract: A combined control system for simultaneously control-line a vehicle throttle and transmission from a single pedal wherein the control pedal is mounted for fore and aft rocking movement with transmission linkage means connected thereto for movement therewith for controlling forward and reverse of the transmission. Linkage means for the throttle includes a pair of bell cranks mounted fore and aft of the pivot axis of the control pedal whereby one bell crank is engaged by the pedal when rocked in one direction and the other bell crank is engaged by the pedal when rocked in the opposite direction with the bell cranks connected together and to the throttle linkage means so that either direction of rocking of the control pedal imparts a movement in the same direction through one or the other of the bell cranks to the throttle control linkage.

Abstract: A control linkage system is disclosed for simultaneous control of an engine throttle or governor and a hydrostatic transmission from a single control pedal. The system includes unidirectional linkage means including a pair of lost motion links mounted for reciprocal movement at opposed ends of a lever rotatable in either direction by the single pedal. The lost motion links extend outwardly in the same general direction and are coupled at a common pin with the throttle control linkage through a rocker arm. Each lost motion linkage is retractable upon motion of the linkage system in one direction. A second bidirectional linkage means, including an override link, is interconnected to the pedal and a swash plate control member of the hydrostatic transmission.

Abstract: A control box is provided having a control shaft which projects from the box and is adapted to be connected, directly or by linkage, to the accelerator pedal of a battery-operated motor vehicle. Connected to the inward end of the control shaft is the movable arm of a potentiometer which is moved angularly to change the circuit resistance when the accelerator pedal is depressed. Mounted on the control shaft are a pair of cams, the followers rollers of which actuate a pair of microswitches which control a solid-state control system which controls the current delivered by the battery to the traction motor of the vehicle.

Abstract: A control linkage for combined simultaneous control of an engine throttle and a transmission ratio control includes a foot pedal mounted for physical movement about a first axis from its zero position, a throttle linkage connecting the pedal to an engine throttle for movement therewith through the control range and transmission ratio control linkage connecting the control pedal to a ratio control valve for movement with the pedal through the control range and means for shifting the ratio control linkage to a first position for movement of the valve in a forward direction upon movement of the control pedal and shiftable to a second position for movement of the valve in the reverse direction upon the same movement of the control pedal.

Abstract: A device for pedal operating a motor vehicle transmission control is disclosed, particularly for motorbikes. It comprises a shaped shaft adapted to swing, a pin substantially perpendicular to said shaft and rigidly attached thereto, a lever partially engaged with the pin, one arm projecting rigidly from the shaft and having an operative terminating portion, a tension spring effective to make said shaft substantially stable at the oscillation extremes thereof and a pedal set rigidly attached to the lever adapted to permit both the rotation of the lever and the oscillation of the shaped shaft.

Abstract: A brake pedal assembly including a main brake pedal and a left hand and right hand auxiliary brake pedal pivotally mounted on the main pedal which is in turn pivotally mounted. A cam and link interconnect the auxiliary brake pedals with the main brake pedal, and a lock mechanism is provided for retaining the main brake pedal in the depressed braking position.

Abstract: A power cultivator apparatus being a self propelled device having structure for supporting a tool member thereon for earthworking operations in a limited space or area requirement such as cultivating a single row at a time. More particularly, the power cultivator apparatus provides a power assembly mounted on a support and guide assembly; a tool member connected to the support and guide assembly for earthworking purposes; and a control assembly having foot actuated members operable to 1) raise and lower the tool member; 2) operate a transmission assembly; and 3) raise and lower front forward lateral support wheel assemblies for ease of operation.

Abstract: A apparatus for the control of a transmission and throttle of a forklift or the like to provide simultaneous control of a transmission position and the throttle position.The apparatus includes a reciprocally and rotatably moveable control rod and a transmission control lever oppositely reciprocable from a neutral position to forward and reverse displacement positions, coupled to and responsive to the movement of the control rod in first and second translational passageways. A throttle control lever is also coupled to and responsive to the movement of the control rod for controlling the throttle responsive to movement of the control rod in the first and second translational passageways and in a third translational passageway. The third translational passageway is defined by first and second wall members which are substantially parallel. The first and second passageways are formed by the first wall member and a fourth wall member and the second wall member and a third wall member respectively.

Abstract: In a wheeled industrial vehicle a single foot pedal operates to disengage an engine from its transmission and to apply the brakes. This function is accomplished by means of a special mechanical linkage including a ratio arm to which a force is applied by the foot pedal, the arm acting first to apply slight braking, second to disengage the engine from the transmission when the brake system begins to generate resistance to further application of braking force and third to apply full braking force when the engine has been disengaged from the transmission.

Abstract: A multifunctional control pedal and linkage arrangement includes a foot pedal mounted for pivotal movement with a lever for throttle control of the vehicle and pivotally mounted for movement with respect to the lever for forward and reverse control of the vehicle with forward and reverse functions obtained by forward and reverse linkages connected to the pedal at opposite sides of the pivotal axis thereof, the linkages each having a locked position and a collapsed position with each connected at one end to the pedal and at the opposite end to opposite sides of a rocker member for transmitting alternate motion to the rocking member upon depression of the foot pedal for transmitting the forward or reverse functional control to the transmission of the vehicle.

Abstract: A control linkage arrangement for the throttle and transmission of a lift truck or the like is provided with a juxtaposed arrangement of a throttle and two transmission control pedals, arranged for simultaneous operation of the throttle and either one of the forward or reverse transmission control pedals by one foot of an operator for controlling translation of the vehicle.The forward and reverse pedals are arranged to either side of the throttle pedal, with all pedals having a common neutral position and all movable in the same direction for their control functions. A slot in the throttle pedal and a pin on one of the adjacent transmission control pedals permits the throttle pedal to move a predetermined amount before engagement of the pin of the adjacent pedal by the foot of an operator.

Abstract: The foot-operated speed control shaft for the hydrostatic transmission of a garden tractor is provided with an operating handle which is pivoted on the shaft for fore and aft movement, and is slightly flexed laterally. This flexure energizes a friction block which is secured to the handle and slides across a fixed braking surface to arrest the control shaft in any selected rotative position. The upper part of the operating handle includes a tube enclosing a spring-loaded plunger and rod. The rod has a lower end extending past the edge of a quadrant which is secured to the control shaft. According to the position of the plunger, the rod end can be either seated within a notch in the edge of the quadrant, or can be locked out of contact with the notch. Since the quadrant is attached to the control shaft, the two control systems, i.e.

Abstract: A foot control installation, which is particularly adapted for use in a dental apparatus, in which an actuating member, operatively connected to a control and/or switching element, is supported in a housing of the dental apparatus, and is adapted to have movement imparted thereto, with one end of the actuating element projecting from the housing and having a foot contact. The foot control installation includes a foot-actuated pressure plate and downwardly depressable foot contact for actuating switches whereby, in addition to the control of the speed, other switching sequences are concurrently provided, for example, the predetermination of the rotational direction of the motor, the in-and-out switching of the motor, as well as the switching of a valve used for the supply of pressurized air or water to the handpiece of the drilling apparatus.

Abstract: A foot control installation, which is particularly applicable to dental apparatus, which includes a housing having a projecting actuating member with a foot contact which is horizontally displaceable from an initial position into an operative position in opposition to return biasing means so as to actuate a control and/or switching element. The actuating member is supported by two supports located within the housing and forming a pivot arm and cooperative support elements so as to impart a predetermined path to the actuating member facilitating contact between the operator's foot and the foot contact.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for controlling speed and torque of hand held air driven vane type motors is available in several embodiments. For example, one embodiment is used in tool and die work and another embodiment is used in dental work. In reference to the latter, a foot operated control regulates the speed of an air driven handpiece, driving in turn various tools such as cutters and drills as they are generally used in a dental laboratory, by regulating the flow of compressed air both to and from the handpiece. Application of an operator's foot pressure on a floor level foot control, simultaneously depresses two valves which control the flow of compressed air. One valve controls the flow of compressed air from its source to the handpiece, and one valve controls the release into the atmosphere of compressed air from the handpiece.

Abstract: Coordinated control of engine speed, transmission drive ratio and drive direction is provided for with a single foot pedal and a compact economical linkage arrangement for coupling the pedal to a vehicle engine and hydrostatic transmission. Forward rocking of the pedal from a neutral position progressively increases transmission drive ratio in the forward direction while backward rocking of the pedal from the neutral position progressively increases the drive ratio in the reverse direction. The pedal linkage further produces a unidirectional progressive motion of the engine speed control upon being rocked in either the forward or backward direction and this engine speed control motion may be continued by additional pedal movement after the transmission control member has reached the maximum possible movement in either direction.

Abstract: A reversing mechanism for two clutches wherein one of the clutches is alternately blocked in lifted condition, comprising actuating means movable over a disengaging travel path, for selectively engaging and disengaging the non-blocked other clutch, means comprising a stepping mechanism and a reversing device, the actuating means being movable beyond the given actuating path and over a reversing path for actuating the means comprising a stepping mechanism and a reversing device, and a lifting device connected to the actuating means and actuable thereby for effecting engagement and disengagement of the non-blocked clutch over the disengaging travel path (I-II), and at least substantially over the reversing path (II-III) and in a force transmission path between the actuating means and disengagement member of the clutches, the lifting device being effective so that at least over partial ranges of the reversing path (II-III) a change in at least one of the path direction and the force transmission occurs, the lift