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Electronic control pedal position sensing device assembly method

  • US 20050034292A1
  • Filed: 06/09/2004
  • Published: 02/17/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/29/1999
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A method for assembling a position sensor with an electronic control pedal, wherein the pedal is operable for rotating a shaft carried by a bracket, the method comprising:

  • providing a potentiometer having a slider member making an electrical contact with resistive tracks for providing an electrical output signal representative of a straight line displacement of the slider member;

    providing a drive arm adjustable along a longitudinal axis thereof for setting a predetermined length thereto, the drive arm having a slot for slidably receiving a coupler therein;

    connecting the shaft to the drive arm for rotation thereof;

    coupling the drive arm with the slider member for providing a sliding movement of the slider member within the slot during a rotating of the drive arm;

    positioning the slider member at a desired location within the slot; and

    securing the first arm member to the second arm member.

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