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Unitary pedal apparatus for selectively accelerating and braking a vehicle

  • US 3,958,677 A
  • Filed: 09/18/1974
  • Issued: 05/25/1976
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/18/1974
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A unitary pedal apparatus for selectively accelerating and braking a vehicle comprising:

  • a. a pedal;

    b. a normally closed pedal switch, being integral with said pedal and responsive to open upon the application of slight pressure on said pedal;

    c. a pedal arm with said pedal affixed to one end thereof;

    d. a shaft with the other end of said pedal arm affixed thereto;

    e. a lever secured to said shaft;

    f. an expandable mechanical linkage element attached to said lever to absorb any overstressing of the mechanical linkage;

    g. a crank bar connected to said expandable element;

    h. a solenoid fixedly attached to said crank bar, said solenoid including a one-way clutching means, said solenoid having a longitudinal aperture therethrough;

    i. a rod protruding through said aperture of said solenoid, said rod being secured to the throttle of the vehicle;

    j. a brake bar abutting said arm and responsive to sufficient movement of said arm to actuate the master cylinder of the vehicle for braking;

    k. a battery lead electrically connecting the vehicle battery to the positive side of said pedal switch; and

    l. a pedal lead electrically connecting the negative side of pedal switch to said solenoid which allows said solenoid to be energized when said pedal switch is closed.

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