Module cockpit/support structure with adjustable pedals
First Claim
1. A locationally adjustable actuator for providing a force input to a rod operatively associated with an automotive vehicle control, the actuator in combination comprising:
- a crossbar having a rotational axis fixed with respect to the vehicle;
an idler link having first and second ends, the first end being angularly fixed with respect to the crossbar;
a top link having first and second ends with the first end pivotally connected with the crossbar with a pivotal axis generally coterminous with the rotational axis of the crossbar;
a rear link with first and second ends with the first end pivotally connected to the top link second end;
a pedal link pivotally connected with the second ends of the idler and rear links, the pedal link having a surface for operator contact;
a rod link having a first end pivotally connected to the crossbar with a pivotal axis coterminous with the crossbar rotational axis, the rod link being angularly fixed with respect to the top link and the rod link having at a second end a pivotal connection with respect to the control rod; and
means to adjust and fix the rotational position of the crossbar.
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Abstract
A locationally adjustable pedal is provided for providing a force input to an automotive vehicle control. The adjustable pedal includes a crossbar having a rotational axis fixed with respect to the vehicle, an idler link having first and second ends, the first end being angularly fixed with respect to the crossbar, a top link having first and second ends with the first end pivotally connected with the crossbar with a pivotal axis generally coterminous with the rotational axis of the crossbar, a rear link with first and second ends with the first end pivotally connected to the top link second end, a pedal link pivotally connected with the second ends of the idler and rear links, the pedal link having a surface for operator contact, a rod link having a first end pivotally connected to the crossbar with a pivotal axis coterminous with the crossbar rotational axis, the rod link being angularly fixed with respect to the top link and the rod link having at a second end a pivotal connection with respect to the control rod, and a motor or hand wheel to adjust and fix the rotational position of the crossbar.
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9 Claims
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1. A locationally adjustable actuator for providing a force input to a rod operatively associated with an automotive vehicle control, the actuator in combination comprising:
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a crossbar having a rotational axis fixed with respect to the vehicle; an idler link having first and second ends, the first end being angularly fixed with respect to the crossbar; a top link having first and second ends with the first end pivotally connected with the crossbar with a pivotal axis generally coterminous with the rotational axis of the crossbar; a rear link with first and second ends with the first end pivotally connected to the top link second end; a pedal link pivotally connected with the second ends of the idler and rear links, the pedal link having a surface for operator contact; a rod link having a first end pivotally connected to the crossbar with a pivotal axis coterminous with the crossbar rotational axis, the rod link being angularly fixed with respect to the top link and the rod link having at a second end a pivotal connection with respect to the control rod; and means to adjust and fix the rotational position of the crossbar. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A powered locationally adjustable pedal for providing a force to an input rod operatively associated with a vehicle control, the locationally adjustable pedal in combination comprising:
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a crossbar having a rotational axis fixed with respect to the vehicle and having connected at its end a first gear; an idler link having first and second ends, the first end being angularly fixed with respect to the crossbar; a top link having a first and second ends with the first end connected along a pivotal axis with the crossbar coterminous with the crossbar rotational axis; a rear link with first and second ends with the first end pivotally connected to the top link second end; a pedal link pivotally connected with the second ends of the idler and rear links, forming a parallelogram with the idler, rear, top and pedal links having a surface for contact with the foot of the vehicle operator; a rod link having a first end pivotally connected with the crossbar along the crossbar rotational axis, the rod link being angularly fixed with the top link and the rod link having a second end for pivotal connection with the rod of the vehicle control; a worm gear threadably associated with the first gear; means to power the worm gear to adjust the position of the pedal and at the same time in all adjusted positions providing a constant radius of rotation when using the pedal to activate the vehicle control; and means to bias the rod link to a retracted position. - View Dependent Claims (9)
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