Abstract: A vehicle which has a foot actuated speed control and linkage, a hand actuated control for selecting the forward or reverse mode, a brake pedal and linkage, and a mechanism connecting the speed control linkage and the mode control. The connecting mechanism comprises a rod coupled to an idler arm of the speed control linkage and a swingable connecting arm. The arm comes in contact with a selection arm of the mode control linkage to prevent the mode from being shifted when the speed control is depressed, and to limit the speed in reverse. A stop rod swings down over an arm of the speed control linkage as a parking brake is applied to block the movement of the speed control.

Abstract: An electronic foot pedal for outputting an electrical signal proportional to the degree a treadle is pivoted. The electronic foot pedal has an improved spring arrangement for yieldably biasing the treadle toward its home position. Dual springs are provided, independently mounted and supplementary to each other. Each spring has an adequate biasing force to urge the treadle to its home position. The springs are of a ribbon-like material that are wound into a flat spiral. The springs are subjected mainly to bending forces and have flexure as the treadle is pivoted to its pivotal limits.

Abstract: The cylinder power shifter for a gasoline or a diesel fuel internal combustion engine includes a substantialy "cubic"-shaped hollow housing mounted to the under surface of the vehicle floor, a linkage connecting the accelerator pedal to the cylinder power shifter, a plurality of stationary posts disposed throughout the cylinder power shifter so that the linkage is properly guided, and a plurality of stationary switches disposed throughout the cylinder power shifter so that the number of engine strokes can be changes from 4 to 2.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal comprising a pedal body rotatably supported by a pedal shaft, and clamp assemblies mounted on the pedal body and arranged forwardly and rearwardly of a rotational axis of the pedal body for clamping a cleat of a shoe. Each of the clamp assemblies is movable between a clamping position and releasing position. Springs are provided for urging the clamp assemblies toward the respective clamping positions.

Abstract: An accelerator pedal assembly for use in a motor vehicle includes an elongate pivotal lever which is pivotally supported at its generally middle portion by a pivot shaft. The lever has thus upper and lower portions which are pivotally mounted to the lower portion of the lever. The upper end of the lever has a circular recess to which an accelerator cable is connected. The lever is equipped at the upper portion with a damping mass (or weight) for suppressing the undesired resonant vibration of the lever. The damping mass is so positioned that a center of gravity "G" of the damping mass is placed on an imaginary straight line "L" which passes through both given points "P" and "Q", the point "P" being the center of the pivoted middle portion of the lever and the point "Q" being the center of the circular recess of the lever. Thus, when the pedal is depressed, an inertial force of the damping mass does not produce a torsional stress in the lever because of no moment produced around the line "L".

Abstract: A control pedal apparatus for adjusting a control pedal of a motor vehicle such for example as a brake pedal, an accelerator pedal, or a clutch pedal. The mechanism includes a pedal arm, an adjustor member, and a bracket secured to the fire wall of the vehicle. The mechanism allows the position of the pedal pad to be adjusted slidably on the adjustor member without disturbing the position of the particular control element actuated by the pedal assembly, and selectively moves the pivot axis of the pedal assembly to maintain a fixed mechanical advantage of the pedal assembly irrespective of the position of adjustment of the pedal arm on the adjustor member. Coacting slots allow the pivot axis to be selectively moved during adjustment of the assembly but coact in response to depression of the pedal to fix the position of the pivot axis in any adjusted position of the pedal arm so that the pedal assembly pivots positively about the instantaneous assembly axis in any adjusted position of the pedal arm.

Abstract: A plastic pedal for a motor vehicle (e.g. a clutch pedal), has a stepping plate portion at the front end of the pedal arm and a spring lever with bearing bores at a rear end. The pedal arm consists of a hollow profile having a rectangular cross-section and is provided with walls 15, 17 and 24 of approximately the same thickness and constructed to have smooth surfaces on the inside and on the outside. This type of a pedal has a low weight, takes up little space and has considerably stiffness, whereby relatively high torsional and bending stress can be absorbed.

Abstract: A pedal mechanism for a sewing machine drive device, comprising: a support member fixedly mounted on a support plate extending horizontally between legs of a sewing machine table; a pedal mounting base mounted adjacent to the support plate, a foot-operated pedal being mounted on the pedal mounting base, the pedal transmitting an operation signal to a sewing machine controller when the pedal is pressed down; and an articulated linkage mechanism for connecting the support member and the pedal mounting base in such a manner that the linkage mechanism can be angulaly moved so as to move the pedal mounting base between an operating position and a non-operating position while maintaining the base in a horizontal condition, so that the pedal mounting base can be placed on the support plate.

Abstract: A braking device for automotive vehicles with a movable electrical braking member formed of a pad made as a lever pivoted to the brake pedal body and adapted to effect at first a selective relative pivoting motion with respect to said body in the direction of actuation of the pedal by the vehicle driver until reaching a position of locking the lever for joint rotation with said pedal body and then a joint pivoting motion with the latter, the pivoting motion of the body producing the mechanical braking effect.

Abstract: A pedal depression assisting mechanism is provided with first and second assist spring units. The first assist spring unit applies to a pedal arm a depression resisting force upon rotation of the pedal arm between a rest position and a transition position and a depression assisting force upon rotation of the pedal arm exceeding the transition position. The second assist spring unit applies to the pedal arm a depressing assisting force upon rotation of the pedal arm between the rest position and the transition position. The second assist spring unit becomes ineffective on the pedal arm when the pedal arm is in the transition position or rotated beyond the transition position.

Abstract: In a position adjustable pedal assembly for a vehicle, a pedal pad position is adjustable in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle. A lever is connected to a stationary bracket for a pivotal movement about a pivot axis and is formed with a linear track extending in the vehicular longitudinal direction. A pedal arm is provided with a pedal pad at its lower end and with a guide member at its upper end and is connected to the lever for the pivotal movement with the lever in response to a depression force applied to the pedal pad. An adjust lever is provided on the lever for a relative movement to the lever and is formed with an arc-shaped track. The relative movement of the adjust lever is caused when the guide member moves within the linear track and simultaneously within the arc-shaped track while the pedal pad position is adjusted. The adjust lever is provided with a connecting member which is movable within another arc-shaped track in response to the relative movement of the adjust lever.

Abstract: A control pedal apparatus for adjusting a control pedal of a motor vehicle such for example as a brake pedal, an accelerator pedal, or a clutch pedal. The mechanism includes a pedal arm, an adjustor member, and a bracket secured to the fire wall of the vehicle. The mechanism allows the position of the pedal pad to be adjusted slidably on the adjustor member without disturbing the position of the particular control element actuated by the pedal assembly, and selectively moves the pivot axis of the pedal assembly to maintain a fixed mechanical advantage of the pedal assembly irrespectively of the position of adjustment of the pedal arm on the adjustor member. Coacting slots allow the pivot axis to be selectively moved during adjustment of the assembly but coact in response to depression of the pedal to fix the position of the pivot axis in any adjusted position of the pedal arm so that the pedal assembly pivots positively about the instantaneous assembly axis in any adjusted position of the pedal arm.

Abstract: An electronic foot pedal for diesel engine control systems. The pedal provides a voltage signal to a diesel engine electronic fuel control system in response to the drivers demand for engine power. Disclosed is an accelerator pedal assembly containing a potentiometer and pedal interfacing components which provide a voltage signal proportional to pedal position. The pedal assembly is an integral unit which is cab mounted and connected to the engine fuel control via an appropriate wiring harness. An idle stop pin provides a positive pedal idle position. When the idle stop pin is removed, the bias spring load forcing the pedal toward idle is relieved allowing easy assembly of the device.

Abstract: The invention as disclosed is a control mechanism adapted for actuation by a human, in the exemplary embodiment by a person's foot. The invention provides for control or actuation of a plurality of devices to be controlled. A plurality of control elements, preferably arranged arcuately with respect to an actuating member is provided with a structure for accurately indexing the actuating member to a particular control element by way of one mode of movement and for actuating an individual indexed control element of a second mode of movement. Particular structure is provided, by way of a foot pedal, in the exemplary embodiment, with particular adjustments so as to adapt the actuating member, that is, the foot pedal, to various sizes and positions of an operator's foot, as well as amplitude of actuating movement.

Abstract: A control assembly for a motor vehicle including a bracket; a hydraulic cylinder assembly including a cylinder mounted on the bracket and a piston rod projecting out of the cylinder; and a pedal assembly including a pedal arm mounted for pivotal movement on the bracket about a pivot axis and pivotally connected to the free end of the piston rod at a location spaced from the pivot axis. A sleeve is mounted on the bracket and is journaled on a pivot shaft secured to a fixed structure of the vehicle so that the entire assembly, including the bracket, hydraulic cylinder, and pedal assembly, may be pivotally adjusted within the passenger compartment of the motor vehicle. A slot in the bracket spaced from the pivot axis coacts with a fastener carried by the vehicle fixed structure to secure the assembly in any position of pivotal adjustment within the passenger compartment.

Abstract: A pedal effort-reduction apparatus according to the present invention comprises a pedal arm and a lever which is movable as one therewith. First and second torsion coil springs are provided between the lever and a support bracket. The first coil spring urges the pedal arm to return to its initial position before the arm, starting from the initial position, reaches a position at a predetermined rotational angle to the initial position. When the pedal passes the predetermined-angle position, the first spring begins to urge the pedal arm in the direction in which it is being pushed. The second spring is attached to the lever so as to urge the pedal arm only in the direction in which it is being pushed. Therefore, when the pedal arm is pushed past the predetermined-angle position, the repulsive force generated by both the first spring and the second spring then acts as a pedal effort-reduction force.

Abstract: To facilitate the assembly work of a pedal pad (e.g. accelerator pad) to a pedal arm and further to increase the strength of the pedal arm, the pedal pad comprises an arm end holding portion formed integral with the pedal base plate for holding an end of the pedal arm; and an arm clasping portion composed of a U-shaped arm clasping base portion formed integral with the base plate for clasping the pedal arm and a bow-shaped arm securing cover portion for covering the arm clasping base portion to further secure the pedal arm, in cooperation with the U-shaped arm clasping base portion, into hooking engagement with said arm clasping base portion. The arm securing cover portion can be formed integral with or separate from the pedal base plate.

Abstract: A foot pedal controller 1 comprises a pedal 2 to which is attached a lever 3 pivotally mounted both in a mounting flange 4 and an anchor plate 10. Downward force applied to the pedal 2 causing pivotal motion of the lever 3 in an operational sense is resisted by a tension spring 14 connected between the anchor plate 10 and the lever. A flexible cable 18 comprises a core 19 translatable within a casing 20. The core 19 is operatively attached to the lever 3 by a retaining clip 26 which is snap fitted to the lever 3. The casing 20 is secured against translational movement to the anchor plate 10 by a plug-in cable hub 38 having a flange 40 abutting one side of the anchor plate and a pair of spring arms 45 which will deform radially inwardly when the cable hub is pushed into a receiving aperture 47 in the anchor plate and then spring radially outwardly to abut the other side of the anchor plate.

Abstract: A control pedal apparatus for adjusting a control pedal of a motor vehcile such for example as a brake pedal or an accelerator pedal. The mechanism includes a pedal arm, an adjustor member, and a bracket secured to the fire wall of the vehicle. The mechanism allows the position of the pedal pad to be adjusted slidably on the adjustor member without disturbing the position of the particular control element actuated by the pedal assembly, and selectively moves the pivot axis of the pedal assembly to maintain a fixed mechanical advantage of the pedal assembly irrespective of the position of adjustment of the pedal arm on the adjustor member. Coacting, intersecting slots in the adjustor member and pedal arm allow the pivot axis to selectively move during adjustment of the assembly and fix the position of the pivot axis in any adjusted position of the pedal arm so that the pedal assembly pivots positively about the instantaneous assembly axis in any adjusted position of the pedal arm.

Abstract: A pedal for a bicycle is provided which includes a shaft unit provided with a pedal shaft and a cylindrical rotary member rotatably supported to the pedal shaft and a pedal body having a foot bearing surface. The pedal body is supported to the shaft unit such that the axially inside portion of the pedal body is displaceable radially of the shaft unit at the fulcrum of the axially outside portion thereof. An elastic member is interposed between the axially inside portion of the pedal body and the shaft unit.

Abstract: A mechanism for adjusting the fore and aft positions of motor vehicle pedal assemblies is provided. The assembly includes a pair of parallel, threaded shafts, each of which is connected to a gear assembly for simultaneous rotation. A cross rod is threadably mounted to each shaft and one or more pedal assemblies are pivotably mounted to the cross rod. The pedal assemblies and cross rod move in a direction which is parallel to the threaded shafts upon rotation of these shafts. A pulley assembly is also threadably mounted to one of the shafts and moves in the same directions as the cross rods during shaft rotation. The pulley cable is connected at one end to an accelerator pedal assembly and at the opposite end to the vehicle throttle. An elongate housing is connected to the booster input for the vehicle braking system while a threaded rod extending therefrom is connected to a brake pedal assembly.

Abstract: A pedal bracket assembly for installation on a structural body having a vertical member and a transverse member projecting transversely from the vertical member includes a support member having vertical flanges adapted to be fastened to the vertical member and side walls joined to the vertical flanges and extending vertically, a pedal pivotally coupled to the side walls, and a holder member having a first adjustable component connectable to the transverse member with first bolts and first nuts for positional adjustment in a first direction in which the transverse member projects, and second adjustable components connectable to the side walls with second bolts and second nuts for positional adjustment in a second direction normal to the transverse member.

Abstract: A pedal-load lightening apparatus comprising a pedal arm and a lever rockable in one therewith. A torsion coil spring is provided between the lever and a support bracket. The coil spring urges the pedal arm to return to its initial position before the arm, starting from the initial position, reaches a neutral position at a predetermined rotational angle to the initial position. When the neutral position is reached, the spring starts to urge the pedal arm in a treadling direction. Moreover, an urging element is attached to the support bracket or the lever. The urging element is adapted to press the pedal arm in the treadling direction, with a force smaller than the repulsive force of the torsion coil spring, within a stroke of the arm between the initial position and a position near the neutral position.

Abstract: An accelerator cable arrangement through which an accelerator pedal and an engine carburetor are mechanically connected. The accelerator cable arrangement is composed of a cylindrical housing which is securely connected at its one end section with a pedal lever carrying the accelerator pedal. An accelerator cable passes through an opening formed in the housing end section and is securely connected to an engaging member which is movably disposed inside the cylindrical housing and elastically supported to the inner wall surface of the cylindrical housing, thereby preventing the engaging member from projecting backward and hanging down.

Abstract: A self-adjusting mechanical cable-control apparatus 6 (FIG. 1) has one end 14 of the cable 1 connected to a pedal 3 by a slotted yoke 17 having a transverse coupling member 22 extending through a U-shaped aperture 21 in the pedal. A tubular spacer 23 of rigid thermoplastics extends co-axially of the cable 1 and co-operates with the yoke 17 and a fixed wall 8 to limit movement of the cable 1 toward a member 4 to be actuated by the influence of resilient biasing spring structure associated with the member 4, thereby defining a rest position unaffected by accidental excessive return displacement of the pedal. A saddle 26 of plastics material having a low co-efficient of friction lines the U-shaped aperture 21 and is connected to the yoke 17 by a spring 33 biassing the pedal 3 toward the yoke 17 and a pedal stop 13.

Abstract: An adjustable two-pedal swing control apparatus for tractor backhoe booms and the like. The apparatus has a pivot shaft member pivotably mounted with respect to a tractor upright, a shaft-engaging structure on the pedal engaged with an end portion of the pivot shaft, such end portion and shaft-engaging structure being dimensioned and arranged to allow a degree of rotation of the pedal with respect to the pivot shaft, a pair of aligned projecting members from the pivot shaft and shaft-engaging structure, and a threaded adjustment therebetween to set the position of the rotational range of the pedal.

Abstract: An engagement arrangement for mechanically connecting an accelerator cable leading to an engine carburetor and an accelerator pedal to be depressed by a driver. The engagement arrangement consists of an engagement member provided at one end section of the accelerator cable and is supported through a guide collar by a pedal lever with the accelerator pedal in such a manner that the accelerator cable passes through a through-hole of the pedal lever. A vibration insulating member made of an elastomeric material is secured to the pedal lever and located on the opposite side of the pedal lever from the engagement member. The accelerator cable passes through a through-hole of the insulating member in such a manner as to be in contact with the wall surface the through-hole, thereby damping vibration transmitted from the engine through the accelerator cable.

Abstract: A pedal and a cyclist shoe with lateral guides and an operable lock on a platform attached to the crank of the pedal and a recess and a groove and/or projection on the sole of the shoe for respective engagement with the guides and lock of the platform.

Abstract: A pedal device, primarily for an electrically operated vehicle brake, uses a pedal pivotally mounted for angular movement relative to a base, a leaf spring attached to the free end of the pedal and stressed by being urged by angular movement against a surface of a bearing block, the location of engagement of the spring on the surface being progressively varied during pedal movement to obtain a predetermined ratio between pedal movement and pedal effort depending upon the location, and an electrical potentiometer arranged to be actuated by the pedal angular movement to produce an output proportional thereto.

Abstract: An adjustable pedal assembly for a vehicle having foot pedals which are shiftable longitudinally to vary the distances between the pedals and the driver. The pedal assembly is made up of a frame, one or more rotatable pedals fixed to the frame, and a power transmission device coupled to the frame and to the pedals for providing an output in response to pedal rotation.

Abstract: A brake pedal arm has a push rod mounting bracket slotted to receive a reduced diameter portion of the push rod when the booster assembly of which the push rod is a part is installed from the forward side of a vehicle dash. The bracket has body sections formed at an angle to locate the push rod and keep it from becoming disengaged once the assembly connection has been completed. A bumper provided on the push rod eliminates click noises generated by engagement of the push rod and the pedal arm bracket during fast release of the pedal arm.

Abstract: A actuating device for a vehicle, especially an automobile, in which an actuating device such as a hydraulic brake master cylinder and booster, is arranged to extend within an engine room at an angle to the longitudinal direction of the automobile body to fit in a restricted space and has its rear end portion protruding into the operator compartment. A pedal arm is supported on the rear end portion of said actuator by a hinge pin arranged in a plane substantially normal to the center line of the actuator, but is inclined with respect to a horizontal plane such that the moving locus of the foot pedal at the rear end of the pedal arm generally follows a longitudinal vertical plane to provide a normal motion for the operator's foot during movement.

Abstract: A removably-attachable pedal attachment for trick-cycling bicycles includes a fixture attachable to a front fork blade of the bicycle and provided with brackets which support a shaft on which two spaced suspended plates of the pedal are rotatably supported. Each plate has an extending portion which engages a lower edge of the fixture. A spring supported on the shaft and having an end engaged on the fixture has a bent portion adapted to push up the underside of the pedal.

Abstract: A portable outboard motor foot control device having adjustable cables characterized by a cable house which is adjacent to the foot pedal and from which the cable or cables extend, and a guide through which the cable or cables extend as they exit the cable house, the guide being adjustable to firmly set the direction at which the cable or cables exit the cable house. Preferred embodiments include a drum frictionally held between opposed upright plates forming part of the cable house. Changes in the rotational orientation of the drum change the angle of passageways in the drum through which the cables pass.

Abstract: A neutral lock mechanism for a direction and speed control pedal. Forward or down-toe motion on the pedal produces forward movement of a vehicle and rear, or down-heel, motion produces rear movement, while increased displacement of the pedal in either direction will produce an increase in speed. The neutral lock mechanism includes a latch pivotally connected to the pedal and spring loaded to a latching position in which the latch will engage the floor plate of the vehicle and prevent pivotal movement of the pedal. A lever is connected to the latch and projects upwardly through an opening in the pedal. The operator's foot, when in a normal operating position, will depress the lever and release the latch while mere accidental engagement of the operator's foot with the pedal will not release the latch and will retain the pedal in the neutral lock position.

Abstract: An apparatus is provided for machining tubular and/or rod-shaped workpieces. The apparatus has a rotational drive or motor for the workpieces to be machined. A switching device, which is accommodated in, and actuated by, a foot pedal, is connected to the rotational drive. The foot pedal is provided with a restart arrestor, and/or an emergency shutoff device to provide protection against unintended restarting of the apparatus after a power failure, or to instantaneously disconnect the apparatus from the electric circuit in case of danger.

Abstract: A foot actuated gear shifting device is provided for a motorcycle which is compatible with current motorcycle structures such that it could be included as standard equipment or be utilized as an accessory attachment to simplify the shifting action accomplished by one foot of the operator. The structure of the invention includes a unitary foot pedal adapted to be installed in the normal position where the operator rests his left foot. The pedal is adapted to support the entire foot of the operator and pivot about a point beneath the foot arch. The forward end of the pedal is connected to the outer end of the motorcycle's gear shift lever such that shifting action can be accomplished by the operator causing the pedal to rock forwardly or rearwardly; consistent with the direction in which he wishes to move the gear shift lever.

Abstract: A pedal for a bicycle, which comprises a pedal shaft and a pedal body, the pedal body having a first foot bearing body which is formed in a frame-like shape and has a front foot bearing surface and a rear foot bearing surface, and a second foot bearing body having a middle foot bearing surface, the front foot bearing surface being formed in an arch matching with the toe arrangement at a cyclist's foot, and the middle foot bearing surface being formed in an arch matching with the line of all balls at his foot from the root of the big toe to the root of the little toe.

Abstract: A secondary and/or piggy-back brake pedal transducer assembly adapted to be secured to a primary brake pedal, said secondary or piggy-back pedal being moveable with respect to the primary brake pedal responsive to foot pressure and including novel spring means and an integral lever controlled by that said spring means, said lever being deflectible to correspondingly deflect a plunger member of a connected potentiometer to thereby develop an electric signal proportionate to said foot pressure, said signal being translatable to corresponding electrical energization of an electric brake situated on a vehicle towed by the vehicle bearing said secondary or piggy-back brake assembly.

Abstract: A multiple-link gas pedal of a synthetic resionous material for a motor vehicle. The links of the gas pedal are joined by hinge-like film hinges integral in the material. A connecting member for a hinged connection of the foot plate with a pivotal lever suspended into a foot space is arranged in a zone of an upper end of the foot plate on a rear side thereof. A mounting member is articulated to the connecting member through a further film hinge. The mounting member is provided with a bore for receiving the free end of the lever. The bore exhibits at least one flaring portion and a lower end of the lever exhibits projections corresponding in number and shape to the flaring portions. After a passing of the lever end through the bore, the constructional position is obtained by mutual twisting of the components, in such a way that the projections rest on the underside of the mounting member on marginal zones of the bore which are not widened.

Abstract: A tiltable pedal is assembled with a pin which is laterally welded to an accelerator lever. The pedal has two lugs formed with mutually aligned through holes. At least one of the lugs is further formed with a V-shaped slit which is contiguous with the through hole. The pin is laterally pressed through the slit into the through hole to allow tilting of the pedal about the pin. An end portion of the tilt spring is extended across the V-shaped slit to prevent the pin from moving laterally out of the through hole and through the V-shaped slit.

Abstract: A bicycle pedal comprises a pedal spindle rotatably supporting a pedal body, at least one spring member being engaged with the pedal body so as to absorb shocks caused by axial impact forces imparted to the pedal.

Abstract: A pedal for a bicycle, which supports a pedal body rotatably around the axis of a pedal shaft, the pedal body having a front foot-bearing surface and a rear foot-bearing surface, wich extend in parallel to the pedal body, and an outer connection connecting the front and rear foot-bearing surfaces at the lengthwise outer ends thereof, the foot and rear bearing surfaces each extending in parallel to the axis of the pedal shaft and being curved to have the center of curvature above the surface, so that the center of curvature of the rear foot-bearing surface is positioned axially outwardly of the pedal shaft with respect to the front foot-bearing surface.

Abstract: A resilient lever assembly which incorporates spring action whereby the resilient portion of the assembly constantly urges a rigid lever against a lever movement resistance member connected to the lever. The action is accomplished by securing the resilient support to the fixed member in a rotational position such that the resilient support is stressed in the proper direction. The resilient support is in the form of an extension of the lever having spring-like properties and secured at its outer end to a fixed member. The lever movement resistance member may be in the form of a stop adjacent the rigid lever, or the valving of a vehicle brake booster against which the lever is urged. In one version of the invention, the resilient lever extension is secured to the fixed member by means of a U-shaped bracket. In another version, the resilient lever extension is secured directly to the fixed member.

Abstract: A foot pedal of one piece construction is formed from a generally elongated member. An aperture is defined by a collar at one end of the elongated member. The inner surface of the collar acts as a bearing surface. At the opposite end of the elongated member, a generally planar surface defines a plate which can be foot actuated. A twisted portion of the elongated member connects the apertured end of the member with the plate. In one embodiment, a connector protrudes from the elongated member in the vicinity of the twisted portion. In another embodiment, the elongated member is made of aluminum and the connector is made of steel alloy.

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: The foot pedal assembly of a motor vehicle brake control includes a foot pedal which is mounted on a laterally extending arm of lever for limited pivotal movement about a transverse axis. The foot pedal includes a latching part which cooperatively engages a complementary part on the tractor to hold the foot pedal assembly in a parking brake position. The main part of the foot pedal is cut from a piece of extruded metal, such as aluminum. A vertically disposed end plate is releasably secured to the main part and extends upwardly to serve as an abutment or shoulder to prevent the operator's foot from sliding off the pedal. The end plate extends into a recess in the arm to maintain the pedal on the arm.

Abstract: In a pedal for bicycles there is provided a slanting guide extending from the top of the longitudinal element close to the toe clip of the peripheral band of the pedal, towards the central pin of the pedal itself.

Abstract: A multipartite drive pedal of synthetic plastic material for vehicles whose members are hinge-like connected with each other by way of material-integrated film hinges, whereby within the area of the upper end of the foot plate of the drive pedal, a connecting member for the pivotal connection of the foot plate with a pivotal lever projecting into the leg space is arranged on the back side thereof; a bore which is provided in the connecting member for receiving the end of the lever facing the drive pedal is arranged in a clamping member pivotal relative to the connecting member within the same plane and coupled thereto by way of a film hinge; the bore is arranged transversely to the film hinges and the clamping member is adapted to be fixed axially on the at least approximately rectilinearly extending end of the lever in various positions to compensate for relatively large manufacturing tolerances.

Abstract: An improved accelerator pedal unit for a vehicle including a pedal pivotally mounted on a mounting plate adapted to be secured to the floor of the vehicle. A tubular member rotatably mounted in the mounting plate extends downwardly through the floor of the vehicle and is integral with, or attached to, a housing located below the floor of the vehicle. First and second levers are pivotally mounted in the housing and a shaft extends up through the tubular member to couple the first lever to the accelerator pedal. The second lever, which is contrained to move with the first lever, is connected to the inner wire of a control cable leading to the carburetor of the vehicle.