Pedal adjuster
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1. An adjustable pedal apparatus for a vehicle comprising:
- a support mounted to said vehicle;
a pedal adjuster assembly having a frame mounted to said support to pivot about a frame pivot axis;
a pedal arm mounted to said frame to pivot about a pedal arm pivot axis spaced apart in a rearward direction from said frame pivot axis;
said pedal arm having an upper portion extending forwardly and downwardly from said pedal arm pedal axis to a connection point; and
a drive mechanism mounted to a rear edge of said frame, said drive mechanism having a screw rod connected to said pedal arm at said connection point.
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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.
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5 Claims
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1. An adjustable pedal apparatus for a vehicle comprising:
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a support mounted to said vehicle;
a pedal adjuster assembly having a frame mounted to said support to pivot about a frame pivot axis;
a pedal arm mounted to said frame to pivot about a pedal arm pivot axis spaced apart in a rearward direction from said frame pivot axis;
said pedal arm having an upper portion extending forwardly and downwardly from said pedal arm pedal axis to a connection point; and
a drive mechanism mounted to a rear edge of said frame, said drive mechanism having a screw rod connected to said pedal arm at said connection point. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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