Abstract: An adjustable pedal assembly including a support structure that connects to a vehicle. The support structure includes first and second slots and a pivot point for allowing movement of the support structure with respect to a vehicle. A pedal assembly is disposed adjacent the support structure and is coupled with the support structure via first and second pins. A push rod assembly is coupled with the pedal assembly by a connection point. An actuator is interconnected with the pedal assembly and the push rod assembly such that the pedal assembly and the push rod assembly simultaneously move, such that a uniform mechanical advantage is maintained.

Abstract: An accelerator pedal assembly has a mounting bracket and a pedal arm mounted to the bracket for pivotal movement between an idle position and a full throttle position. A biasing mechanism extends between the pedal arm and the bracket for urging the pedal arm to the idle position. A friction disc engages the biasing mechanism for movement therewith. The friction disc is in frictional engagement with a stationary friction plate for relative movement therebetween. Movement of the pedal arm from the idle position towards the full throttle position responsively rotates the friction disc relative to the friction plate and the biasing mechanism responsively increases frictional engagement between the friction disc and the friction plate by urging the friction disc and friction plate together.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a pedal assembly for automotive vehicles. The aim of the invention is to prevent the pedal lever (4) from hitting the leg (13) of the driver when a crash occurs, due to displacement of the actuating rod (11) of the brake booster (9). This object is achieved by preventing the pedal lever (4) from rotating in opposition to the direction of actuation. Several measures are proposed to this end. One of said measures consists in exclusively allowing forces to the transmitted in one direction of actuation, which may be effected with the aid of a tie rod (14) that is unable to transmit any pressure forces. Another suggestion aims at mounting the pedal lever on a separately arranged transverse bar (21) rather than on the splashboard (5) as before.

Abstract: A foot pedal apparatus is provided with a stationary support structure and a shaft supported by the support structure. A bracket and an actuator are attachable to each other for synchronous rotation about an axis of the shaft. A rotational connector is moveable to selectively connect and disconnect the bracket and actuator to allow coordinated rotation about the axis or independent rotation about the axis, respectively. The structure of the foot pedal apparatus allows the “at rest” position of the foot pedal to be easily adjusted.

Abstract: A foot pedal control for controlling operations of a machine has a folding foot pedal assembly that has two sections that pivot relative to each other, and both sections are pivoted relative to a platform of the machine. The two pedal sections will pivot relative to each other from a first folded position where they nest together with foot rest portions closely adjacent, to a second position where the foot rest portions are separated and will support a foot. In the position with the foot rest portions separated, both of the sections will pivot around a common axis to provide movement of a control link when using the foot operated pedal. The folded pedals can be locked from pivoting to then serve as a foot rest.

Abstract: An electronic throttle control pedal pivotally couples a lever arm to a pedal beam and biases the beam for resisting an applying force to the pedal beam and for biasing sliding surfaces together in frictional contact. A compression spring carried between a mounting bracket and the lever arm biases the pedal beam toward an idle position while at the same time causing a frictional force between the frictional surfaces, such that displacing the pedal beam with an applying force compresses the spring which increases a frictional force between the friction surfaces with an increasing displacement of the pedal beam distal end, and reducing the displacement through a retracting force on the pedal beam distal end expands the compression spring and returns the pedal beam to the idle position through a hysteresis force response for the pedal beam displacement. The hysteresis can be tuned by modifying element dimensions of the pedal.

Abstract: An accelerator pedal assembly has a mounting bracket and a pedal arm mounted to the bracket for pivotal movement between an idle position and a full throttle position. A biasing mechanism extends between the pedal arm and the bracket for urging the pedal arm to the idle position. A friction disc engages the biasing mechanism for movement therewith. The friction disc is in frictional engagement with a stationary friction plate for relative movement therebetween. Movement of the pedal arm from the idle position towards the full throttle position responsively rotates the friction disc relative to the friction plate and the biasing mechanism responsively increases frictional engagement between the friction disc and the friction plate by urging the friction disc and friction plate together.

Abstract: A pedal of a foot parking brake is prevented from migrating into the interior of a vehicle in the event of a crash by way of a two-part pedal receiving device. The pedal receiving device has a stationary console connected with a center console cross member as well as a bearing element swivellably arranged therein. The bearing element is connected with the console by way of an adjusting and fixing device. The fixing device has hook-shaped elements, and the adjusting device has a bolt in the console extending in a slotted guide of the bearing element.

Abstract: A brake pedal apparatus for an automotive vehicle is disclosed as including a pedal bracket 2, a pivot bracket 3, a slide plate 9 fixedly secured to a vehicular body structural member 41, 52, and an impact absorbing section 10 located between the pedal bracket and the slide plate. During a frontal collision of a vehicle, the impact absorbing section allows the pedal bracket to be contracted and deformed into a position wherein a pedal arm 8 is retracted in a forward direction of the vehicle whereby even when a master vac. is retracted in the forward direction or even when a dash floor panel 40 is deformed into a vehicle compartment with a resultant rearward movement of a push rod 24, a depressing position of the pedal arm remains in a position to avoid a differential feeling touch to be applied to a vehicle driver.

Abstract: An adjustable pedal assembly for a motor vehicle an upper arm having a pivot axis and first and second generally planar members, and a lower arm having a lower end carrying a pedal and an upper end operatively connected to the upper arm for selected movement relative to the upper arm. The first and second members are generally parallel and spaced apart. The first and second members each form first and second camming surfaces at a peripheral edge thereof. The upper arm carries first and second cam pins laterally extending from the lower arm and engaging the first and second camming surfaces respectively. The first and second camming surfaces and the first and second cam pins are adapted to mechanically lock the upper and lower arms together for mutual rotation about the pivot axis upon application of a load to the pedal. Preferably a spring operably connects the upper and lower arms to resiliently bias the first and second cam pins into engagement with the first and second camming surfaces.

Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a car pedal comprises a pedal, an anti-slip plate, and a tread plate. The anti-slip plate, made of rubber or plastics, is secured near the front end of the pedal by rivets. The periphery of the anti-slip plate forms an inner groove into which the tread plate, made of stainless steel or aluminum alloy, is fitted. A plurality of colored anti-slip protrusions are disposed on the upper surface of the anti-slip plate. They correspond to a plurality of holes provided on the tread plate. Thus, the colored anti-slip protrusions go through the holes of the tread plate and protrude from the metallic surface of the tread plate fitted on the anti-slip plate. In another embodiment of the present invention, the above anti-slip plate is omitted, the colored anti-slip protrusions are disposed on the upper surface of the pedal, and the tread plate is secured near the front end of the pedal by rivets.

Abstract: A lever assembly is disclosed which is formed from a one piece, longitudinally oriented, hollow metal tubular member integrally formed with a first end, a second end, and a central section in between. A clevis is integrally formed in the first end. The clevis portion has a pair of spaced apart walls and an integral projection extending from each of the spaced apart walls. Additionally, the assembly has an integrally formed foot engaging portion extending from the second end.

Abstract: A motor vehicle brake or clutch pedal comprising a two part blade with a first blade part (1) adapted at one end to carry a foot pad, and a second blade part (2) adapted to be connected to a push rod of an operating mechanism of either a brake booster or a clutch, with means to disconnect, or to render ineffective, the connection between the second blade part (2) and the push rod in a frontal crash situation of sufficient magnitude. The invention also includes a motor vehicle incorporating at least one such pedal.

Abstract: A brake pedal apparatus for a vehicle is provided with a pedal bracket having a pivot shaft, a pivot bracket having a pedal shaft, a pedal arm, a slide plate fixed to a body structural member of the vehicle and located between the body structural member and the pedal bracket, an impact absorbing section, and a rotational motion assisting section. The impact absorbing section permits relative movement of the pivot bracket and the body structural member in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle when the pedal bracket encounters an external force directed rearward of the vehicle at a level beyond a predetermined load, in such a manner that the pivot bracket disengages from the slide plate to allow the pivot bracket to rotate about the pivot shaft while rotating the pedal shaft therewith rearwardly downward of the vehicle.

Abstract: An adjustable foot-lever assembly which has an outer pedal-bearing block held fixed to the vehicle, and an inner pedal-bearing block connected to the outer pedal-bearing block. A pedal is articulated on the inner pedal-bearing block. An articulation point is provided on the inner pedal-bearing block for a transmission element to a device to be actuated by the pedal. The position of the pedal can be set in a simple way to an operating position optimized in ergonomic terms by providing that during adjustment, the pedal executes in relation to the inner pedal-bearing block a movement which is composed of a translational movement and of a rotational movement.

Abstract: A control pedal assembly includes a first control pedal including a first pedal adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon operation of a first motor and a second control pedal including a second pedal adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon operation of a second motor. The first pedal and the second pedal have a predetermined fore-aft relationship. A controller is operably connected to the first motor and the second motor. The controller is programmed to operate the first and second motors to simultaneously move the first and second pedals in the fore-aft direction and to reestablish the predetermined relationship if the predetermined fore-aft relationship is not maintained as a result of the movement of the first and second control pedals.

Abstract: A left foot accelerator pedal device which allows persons lacking sufficient functionality of the right foot or right leg to operate a motor vehicle accelerator pedal using their left foot. The device incorporates an accelerator pedal activator which engages the motor vehicle accelerator pedal and is operably attached by a main shaft to a left side accelerator pedal. The main shaft is supported by a base unit which is removably attached to a base plate affixed to the vehicle floor. By depressing left side accelerator pedal a person lacking functionality of the right foot may operate the vehicle while the device may be easily removed from base plate allowing a person of normal functionality to operate the vehicle.

Abstract: A controlled release parking brake system is disclosed that comprises a parking brake lever (either foot or hand operated), a dampening system, at least one cable and a connection to a conventional braking system operated by the cable. The disclosed assembly can be employed to control the release of a parking brake on a wide range of vehicles such as passenger cars, all terrain vehicles, lawn equipment and tractors, trucks (e.g., Class 5-7), utility cars, among other applications wherein it is desirable to have controlled release of mechanical energy or force.

Abstract: In a system for releasing a pedal of a motor vehicle in the event of a frontal impact, the pedal includes a first, inner element which is transversely pivoted on a support secured to a front portion of the body of the vehicle and is able to operate a control rod, and a second, outer element having a lower, lever portion, operable by the driver, and an upper portion transversely pivoted on the inner element. A pair of tongues are provided for securing the said first and second elements together, and a stop member is mounted on a portion of the passenger compartment behind the pedal. The system can assume a first, normal operating condition, in which the elements are secured to each other by the tongues, and in a second condition, in the event of a frontal impact, in which rearward movement of the pedal towards the stop member causes the tongues to yield, thus allowing the outer element of the pedal to rotate relative to the inner element.

Abstract: A pedal assembly (10) having a housing (12) and a pedal arm (14) pivotally connected to the housing (12) for movement between a rest position and an operative position. A pair of springs (38, 40) are mounted within the housing (12). The springs (38, 40) have first distal ends (42, 46) seated against the housing (12) and second distal ends (44, 48) engaging a second end (20) of the pedal arm (14) to provide resistance during the movement of the pedal arm (14). A cap (60) is disposed over the second end (20) of the pedal arm (14). The pedal assembly (10) is characterized by the cap (60) including a first portion (62) and a second portion (64) with the second distal ends (44, 48) of the springs (38, 40) engaging the cap (60).

Abstract: A brake for motorcycles includes an improved brake lever assembly having a brake pad arm configured for attachment at one end to a brake pad, and connected at an opposing end to a brake actuator arm by a rotatable collar. The brake pad arm and the brake actuator arm are disposed relative to one another such that the angle of the brake pad arm is lower than the prior art, thereby enabling actuation of the brake with less foot movement and causing less fatigue in frequent braking situations. While the prior art typically has an angle of 30-35 degrees between the brake pad arm and the brake actuator arm, the present invention maintains a preferred offset angle of 50 to 65 degrees between the brake pad arm and the brake actuator arm.

Abstract: A pedal adjuster for adjusting the position of pedals within a vehicle. The pedal adjuster assembly includes a frame member mounted to a support and a pedal arm pivotally mounted to the frame. The frame includes a pair of sides having slots to receive a clevis. The pedal arm is mounted between the sides and mounted to the clevis. A screw rod is actionable to move the pedal arm with respect to the frame to adjust the position of the pedal arm. The pedal arm angles forwardly and downwardly from the pivot point to adjust the pedal through a arc having a relatively linear adjustment path.

Abstract: In an accelerator, an acceleration rotor made of resin is rotatably supported in a support shaft, one end portion of a pedal arm is connected to an acceleration pedal, and the other end portion of the pedal arm is attached to attachment portions of the acceleration rotor. The attachment portions are provided in the acceleration rotor to be separated in a rotation direction of the acceleration rotor. For example, the attachment portions are a press-fitting portion, into which a top end part of the other end portion of the pedal arm is press-fitted, and an insertion portion, into which a bending part of the other end portion of the pedal arm is inserted. Thus, the pedal arm can be accurately readily attached to the resinous acceleration rotor to be only rotated around the support shaft of the acceleration rotor.

Abstract: A position sensor for an electronic control pedal is carried by the pedal mounting bracket and includes a linear potentiometer having a slider operable along a substrate in only a linear direction for providing an output voltage representative of slider displacement. A drive arm is connected to the pedal shaft for rotation during pedal movement. A coupler connected to the slider is slidable within a slot in the drive arm for providing the linear displacement through a rotational movement of the shaft. The drive arm has an inner arm in a telescoping connection with an outer arm for setting the drive arm at a desired length after potentiometer calibration. The longitudinal axis of the slot is at an non-zero angle to the longitudinal axis of the drive arm for desensitizing the sensor calibration and adjustment process.

Abstract: In a brake pedal apparatus of the present invention, as a brake pedal 2 is depressed when an engaging means 15 and a receiving portion 14 are engaged with each other, a second lever member 2a2 pivots about a second pivot pin 13. At this point, when the pedaling force Fp is smaller than a threshold value Fp0, the engagement between the engaging means 15 and the receiving portion 14 is maintained so that the second lever member 2a2 pivots about the second pivot pin 13. In this state, the pedal leverage is set to be a smeller ratio. As the pedaling force Fp, exceeds the threshold Fp0, the engaging means 15 is disengaged from the receiving portion 14. Then, the first and second lever members 2a1, 2a2 are coupled by a stopper portion 2a3 to pivot together about a first pivot pin 11. Therefore, the pedal leverage is changed to a larger ratio. In this manner, the brake pedal apparatus of which pedal leverage can be easily changed is provided.

Abstract: A pedal (2), in particular for a motor vehicle, has a pedal arm (6) which can be deflected at its first end region (8) by a force (4), in particular a foot force, is mounted at its second end region (10) in a manner such that it can pivot about a pivot spindle (18) mounted in a housing (16), and is acted upon in a manner such that it can be pivoted back into an initial position by a restoring spring element (20) which surrounds the pivot spindle (18). In this arrangement, the restoring spring element (20) is supported on a first lever arm (36) of a pivotably mounted lever (38). The second lever arm (44) of the lever (38) bears via a friction body (50) against a friction surface (56). The friction surface (56) in turn can be pivoted about the pivot spindle (18) of the pedal arm (6) and is arranged on the second end region (10) of the pedal arm (6).

Abstract: A pedal having a pivotably mounted pedal arm, which is prestressed into an initial position by means of a restoring-spring element designed as a leg spring, has a friction body which is prestressed against a friction surface by the restoring-spring element. The friction body is designed as an eccentric cam plate and thus, in addition to a hysteresis, also permits a non-linear profile of the pedal-actuating force.

Abstract: A disengageable pedal support for a foot control unit has a bearing bracket with two bearing arms and one bearing eyelet formed in each, the bearing eyelet having a continuation projecting laterally to the side of that bearing arm and facing the other bearing arm, an annular plain bearing shell in each bearing eyelet continuation having graduations forming graduated supports that have a smaller and a larger internal diameter part, a first suspended pedal supported by the smaller internal diameter parts and pivotable around an axis, and a second suspended pedal supported by the larger internal diameter parts, pivotable around the axis and suspended beside the first pedal. The support of one of the two pedals is designed as a plug-in support. Each annular plain bearing shell is formed by a molding made of self lubricating plastic material and provided with a radial opening in the larger internal diameter parts.

Abstract: A pedal adjuster for electronic throttle control includes a pedal arm and support arm pivotally mounted to a bracket. An electronic throttle control unit is mounted to the bracket at the pivot point of the pedal arm assembly. A screw rod drive mechanism extends in a space formed between the support arm and pedal arm to adjustably position the pedal arm with respect to the support arm. The pedal arm carries an elongated curved pedal. Depression of the pedal pivots the pedal arm assembly to turn a blade connected to the ETC unit to generate a signal indicative of the position of the pedal arm.

Abstract: A pedal construction includes an adjustable pedal subassembly having a lower pedal member adjustably supported on an upper pedal member by an adjustment device. The lower pedal member includes a pedal lever and a lever mount including abutting mounting sections forming a fixed joint. The mounting section of the lever mount has a channel with sharp edges and the mounting section of the lever has a ridge interference fit into the channel. The sharp edges shave marginal material from sides of the ridge when the ridge is forced into the channel, but the ridge has depressions adjacent its bottom that receive the shaved marginal material when the ridge is forced into the channel. Fasteners extend through the ridge and channel to hold the assembly together, with the ridge and channel interface forming a primary mechanical structure providing torsional strength to the joint.

Abstract: A compact adjustable pedal system for adjusting a pedal with respect to a datum on a reaction member of a vehicle having a support mounted within the vehicle that establishes an axis of actuation for the adjustable pedal system. A pedal arm that includes a pivot end mounted to and pivotable about the axis of actuation, and that extends downward from the pivot end and terminates in a pedal end having the pedal attached thereto. A slave arm is also mounted to and pivotable about a slave axis, and includes an adjustment end opposite the pivot end. A powered screw adjustment device connects the adjustment end of the slave arm to a point on the pedal arm intermediate the pivot end and pedal end. The powered screw is positioned for pivoting the pedal arm with respect to the slave arm, either about the axis of actuation or about an offset end of the pedal arm establishing an axis of adjustment.

Abstract: A pedal assembly has a mounting bracket for mounting the pedal assembly on a vehicle. A link is pivotally connected to the mounting bracket for movement about a first pivot axis. The link is operably connectable to a control system of the vehicle. A pivot connection mechanism pivotally connects an arm of the pedal to the link for movement about a second pivot axis which is spaced from the first pivot axis. The pivot connection mechanism has a drive operably connected to the arm for effecting articulating movement of the pedal relative to the mounting bracket about the second pivot axis. The pivot connection mechanism has a taumel gear connection between the arm and the link providing continuous engagement therebetween. The pivot connection mechanism is enclosed to protect against dirt and debris.

Abstract: A brake pedal structure for a vehicle includes a pedal bracket provided on a dash panel of the vehicle, a pedal shaft provided on the pedal bracket, a pedal arm pivotally supported by the pedal shaft in a freely rotatable manner around the pedal shaft as a rotational axis, and a push rod connected to the pedal arm for operating a brake system of the vehicle in response to rotation of the pedal arm. The push rod has a portion so as to interrupt the transmission of a load input at the time of collision of said vehicle.

Abstract: To improve a degree of freedom in determination of a pedal ratio characteristic in a vehicle pedal device capable of adjusting the pedal position in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, so that the improved degree of the freedom in the determination of the pedal ratio characteristic cooperates with the provision for adjusting the pedal position, to make it possible to obtain a further excellent pedal maneuverability.

Abstract: A pedal assembly includes a shaft having a pedal mounting end portion. A pedal with a shaft mounting end portion is coupled to the shaft. At least one wedge slidably engages the pedal mounting end portion and the shaft mounting end portion to couple the pedal to the shaft so that the pedal and shaft move together while resisting relative rotation. The shaft may include first and second interconnected shaft sections with one of the shaft sections being hollow. The shaft mounting end portion of the pedal may comprise a collar having an axially extending bore with at least one bore flat, and in one specific form, first and second opposed bore flats. The pedal mounting end portion of the shaft may have at least one shaft flat and in a specific form has a pair of opposed shaft flats. When assembled, the shaft flats are aligned with the bore flats. The wedge may be a u-shaped wedge structure with first and second wedge shaped legs that are inserted into respective gaps between the bore flats and shaft flats.

Abstract: A brake pedal apparatus of a vehicle is provided with a pedal bracket having a shaft and a first fixed portion to a first vehicle body member at its front portion, a pivot bracket rotatable pivoted to the shaft and provided with a pedal shaft apart from the shaft in a longitudinal direction of the vehicle, a pedal arm rotatably pivoted to the pedal shaft, and a lock plate having an engagement portion allowing relative movement with respect to at least the pivot bracket when a backward input over a predetermined load is applied to the pedal bracket and engaging with the pivot bracket in a normal state.

Abstract: A pedal assembly is mounted on a body structure of a motor vehicle and is used to generate a control signal for vehicle system. The pedal assembly includes a support mounted to the body structure and a pedal arm with an upper end pivotally mounted to the support for movement relative to the body structure and a lower end for supporting a pedal pad. The pedal arm is movable between a plurality of operational positions as a force is applied to the pedal pad. A magnet is mounted to the pedal arm for pivotal movement with the pedal arm between the various operational positions. The magnet is preferably permanent magnet having a cylindrical shape and including multiple poles alternating between positive and negative orientations about the circumference of the magnet. A noncontact sensor is mounted adjacent to the magnet such that the sensor remains fixed relative to the pedal at all operational positions.

Abstract: A pedal adjustment system for an automobile having an accelerator cable and a master cylinder pushrod with a free end, the system having a brake pedal secured to a lower end of a brake pedal arm and an accelerator pedal secured to a lower end of an accelerator pedal arm. The adjustment of the brake pedal arm is effected by pivoting about the free end of the master cylinder pushrod, which pivotally engages the brake pedal arm between its ends, the pivoting being done by imposing a reversible force from an electric motor and gearbox assembly attached to an upper end of the brake pedal arm. The accelerator pedal arm, an upper end of which engages the accelerator cable, is adjusted in unison with the brake pedal arm by providing an accelerator pedal adjustment link, an upper end of which is coaxial with the brake pedal arm and a lower end of which is pivotally attached to the accelerator pedal arm at a location between the upper and lower ends of the accelerator pedal arm.

Abstract: Some automobiles have mechanisms for adjusting the height of accelerator and brake pedals, and any clutch pedal, so that drivers large and small can adjust the pedals to the best height. All pedals are adjusted by a single reversible electric motor having a shaft connected directly or by a flexible shaft to the adjusting mechanisms. If any fault develops in any mechanism, the pedals may not be adjusted to the same height, which is hazardous to the driver. A safety switching system detects any serious misalignment of the pedals and de-energizes the motor. The system comprises separate switches which are operable by adjustment of the pedals, and are electrically connected in series with the power supply circuit for the motor. When the pedals are aligned, the bridging contactors of the switches are aligned and are effective to maintain the electrical continuity of the motor circuit. Each contactor has three contact sliders which successively engage staggered tabs on contact strips for the respective pedals.

Abstract: A control lever assembly in the form of a foot pedal includes a pedal arm pivotally mounted on a shaft supported on a base or bracket, and a helical spring for returning the arm to a home position. Lateral displacement of the spring during loading thereof is prevented through the use of either a mechanical stop engaging one side of the spring or eccentric mounting of the spring on relative to shaft.

Abstract: An improved vehicle pedal arm assembly made from a one or two-piece stamping of relatively thin gauge material. The preferred pedal arm assembly preferably includes an integral pedal pad. The opposite end of the stamping is formed or spread so that it is equal in width to the arms mating bracket. This arrangement allows for the assembly to pivot without a tubular hub, or spacer.

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.

Abstract: A second conduit (30) is disposed in parallel relationship with a first conduit (28) with both extending between the legs (13) of a support bracket (12) with a first ends (32 and 34) attached to an adjustment member (16) for movement therewith along a rod (14) during the adjustment of a pedal lever (18) between the operational positions. The assembly is characterized by the second ends (45) of the conduits being attached directly to the support bracket (12) instead of being attached to the vehicle structure. A plunger (46) is slidably supported by the support bracket and a cross bar (50) is attached to the plunger (46) to extend transversely thereto. The core elements (40 and 42) are attached to the cross bar (50) on opposite sides of the plunger (46).

Abstract: A brake arm is formed of a steel pipe and bent upward in its front part to assume a generally L-shaped configuration. A pedal part is welded to the front part of the brake arm. The brake arm is configured so that the upwardly bent portion is expansion formed so as to gradually become thicker toward the upper end and the distal end portion to which the pedal part is welded has a shape similar to but marginally smaller in size than the bottom face of the pedal part.

Abstract: Four embodiments of an adjustable pedal assembly are disclosed wherein a pedal lever is adjustable along a rod. Each assembly is characterized by the rod (116, 216, 316 and 416) being arcuate or curved, e.g., in an arc, between its connection to a support (112, 212, 312 and 412) and its distal end for changing the angle of the longitudinal axis of the pedal lever (118, 218, 318 and 418) relative to the support (112, 212, 312 and 412) during the adjustment of the pedal lever (118, 218, 318 and 418) along the rod (116, 216, 316 and 416). Consequently, the angle of the pedal pad (120, 220, 320 and 420) is changed to accommodate different operators.

Abstract: An actuator for operating the foot pedals of a motor vehicle with the aid of a servomotor. The actuator has two actuating arms which can be alternatingly actuated by selecting the direction of rotation of the servomotor. First and second coupling elements in the form of, respectively, an eccentric device and a pin projecting radially away from the motor shaft are provided to produce this alternating action on either actuating arm. It is thus possible to selectively actuate either the brake pedal or the gas pedal, for example, of a motor vehicle with a mutual device which makes only minimal demands on space and is cost-effective.

Abstract: Apparatus for selectively applying tension to a parking brake cable that includes a pulley for coupling to the cable and having a cable groove that is non-circular about an axis of the pulley. A lever is coupled to the pulley for rotating the pulley in one direction about its axis, and thereby winding the cable into the groove to apply tension to the cable. A clutch is coupled to the pulley to prevent reverse rotation of the pulley, and a release mechanism is coupled to the clutch for releasing the clutch and thereby releasing tension in the cable. The non-circular groove has a maximum radius where the cable is wound into the groove upon initial operation of the lever, and a decreasing radius thereafter. In this way, force is applied to the parking brake cable at maximum rate of change upon initial actuation of the lever, increasing at a lower rate as the lever is further depressed.

Abstract: A control pedal assembly for a motor vehicle includes a support structure, a pedal arm pivotally mounted to the support structure and carrying a pedal, and a sensor for detecting rotation of the pedal arm and sending an electrical signal to a control device indicating the rotation of the pedal arm. The pedal assembly also includes a hysteresis device adapted to generate a desired feel in response to pivotal movement of the pedal arm. The hysteresis device is secured to the support structure and includes a plunger engaging the pedal arm and is movable within a chamber between an extended position and a depressed position upon rotation of the pedal arm. A pair of coaxial compression springs resiliently bias the plunger to the extended position. The chamber forms a first friction surface and the plunger has a plurality of prongs forming a second friction surface engagable with the first friction surface to resist pivotal movement of the pedal arm.

Abstract: A dual position foot pedal includes a base and pedal arrangement which enables access by one of the user's toe and a user's sole for manipulation of the pedal. Switching between the two pedal positions is achieved by rotating the pedal. In this manner, the foot pedal combines the functionality of two common surgical foot pedal types in one pedal.

Abstract: An adjustable pedal apparatus for a motor vehicle. The apparatus includes a pedal that can be translated in a longitudinal fashion parallel to the vehicle floor. The pedal is translated by use of a screw that is threadedly attached to the pedal and also pivotally attached to a motion linkage. The position and movement of the motion linkage is uniform irrespective of the longitudinal position of the pedal. The pedal includes a pivot pin that is received by a slot formed in a body structure; translation of the pedal along screw causes longitudinal movement of the pivot pin the said slot. The pivot pin is free to translate within said slot while the pedal is not depressed, when the pedal is depressed the pivot pin becomes fixed longitudinally by a camming formation and locking element arrangement. This allows depression of the pedal to cause the pedal to pivot about the pivot pin.