Adjustable pedal system having a slot-link mechanism
First Claim
1. A control pedal assembly comprising, in combination:
- a pivotable booster link;
a fixed-position support having a slot formed therein;
a guide extending into the slot moveable along the slot in a fore aft direction;
wherein the guide forms a laterally extending pivot axis;
a drive assembly operably connected to the guide to selectively move the guide along the slot in a fore-aft direction so that the pivot axis moves in the fore-aft direction;
a first control pedal comprising;
a first lower pedal arm pivotally connected to the guide and pivotable about the pivot axis;
a first pedal at a lower end of the first lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the guide; and
a first link pivotably connecting the first lower pedal arm with the booster link;
a second control pedal comprising;
an upper pedal arm pivotably connected to the guide;
a second link pivotably connected to the upper pedal arm;
a second lower pedal arm pivotably connected to the upper pedal arm; and
a second pedal at a lower end of the second lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the guide;
a support link rigidly connected to the booster link;
wherein the first link is pivotably connected to the support link; and
wherein depression of the first pedal pivots the first pedal arm about the pivot axis to pivot the booster link through the first link and the support link.
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Abstract
A pedal assembly includes a booster link, a support having a slot formed therein, a guide moveable along the slot, and a single lead screw and nut connected to the guide to move the guide along the slot. A brake pedal includes a brake lower pedal arm pivotally connected to the guide, a first pedal at a lower end of the brake lower pedal arm which is adjustable upon movement of the guide, and a brake link pivotably connecting the brake lower pedal arm with the booster link. An accelerator pedal includes an accelerator upper pedal arm pivotably connected to the guide, an accelerator link pivotably connecting the accelerator upper pedal arm to the support, an accelerator lower pedal arm pivotably connected to the accelerator upper pedal arm, and a second pedal at a lower end of the second lower pedal arm which is adjustable upon movement of the guide.
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36 Claims
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1. A control pedal assembly comprising, in combination:
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a pivotable booster link; a fixed-position support having a slot formed therein; a guide extending into the slot moveable along the slot in a fore aft direction; wherein the guide forms a laterally extending pivot axis; a drive assembly operably connected to the guide to selectively move the guide along the slot in a fore-aft direction so that the pivot axis moves in the fore-aft direction; a first control pedal comprising; a first lower pedal arm pivotally connected to the guide and pivotable about the pivot axis; a first pedal at a lower end of the first lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the guide; and a first link pivotably connecting the first lower pedal arm with the booster link; a second control pedal comprising; an upper pedal arm pivotably connected to the guide; a second link pivotably connected to the upper pedal arm; a second lower pedal arm pivotably connected to the upper pedal arm; and a second pedal at a lower end of the second lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the guide; a support link rigidly connected to the booster link; wherein the first link is pivotably connected to the support link; and wherein depression of the first pedal pivots the first pedal arm about the pivot axis to pivot the booster link through the first link and the support link. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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6. A control pedal assembly comprising, in combination:
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a pivotable booster link; a fixed position support having a slot formed therein; a guide extending into the slot and moveable along the slot in a fore aft direction; wherein the guide forms a laterally extending pivot axis; a drive assembly operably connected to the guide to selectively move the guide along the slot in a fore-aft direction so that the pivot axis moves in the fore-aft direction; a first control pedal comprising; a first lower pedal arm pivotally connected to the guide and pivotable about the pivot axis; a first pedal at a lower end of the first lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the guide; and a first link pivotably connecting the first lower pedal arm with the booster link; a second control pedal comprising; an upper pedal arm pivotably connected to the guide; a second link pivotably connected to the upper pedal arm; a second lower pedal arm pivotably connected to the upper pedal arm; and a second pedal at a lower end of the second lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the guide; a mounting bracket rigidly attached to the upper arm wherein the second lower arm is pivotably attached to the mounting bracket; and wherein depression of the first pedal pivots the first pedal arm about the pivot axis to pivot the booster link through the first link.
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11. A control pedal assembly comprising, in combination:
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a booster link pivotably mounted at a stationary pivot axis and having a connection for pivotally connecting a system to be operated; a fixed position support having a slot formed therein; a guide extending into the slot and moveable along the slot in a fore aft direction; wherein the guide forms a laterally extending pivot axis; a drive assembly operably connected to the guide to selectively move the guide along the slot in a fore-aft direction so that the pivot axis moves in the fore-aft direction; and a control pedal comprising; a lower pedal arm pivotally connected to the guide and pivotable about the pivot axis; a pedal at a lower end of the lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the guide; a pedal-arm link pivotably connecting the lower pedal arm with the booster link at a location spaced apart from the connection; and wherein depression of the pedal pivots the pedal arm about the pivot axis to pivot the booster link through the pedal-arm link. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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22. A control pedal assembly comprising, in combination:
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a fixed-position support having a slot formed therein; a guide extending into the slot and moveable along the slot in a fore aft direction; wherein the guide forms a laterally extending pivot axis; a drive assembly comprising; a lead screw connected to the support; a drive nut secured to the guide and cooperating with the lead screw for linear movement along the lead screw upon rotation of the lead screw; and a drive motor operably connected to lead screw for selectively rotating the lead screw to move the drive nut along the lead screw so that the pivot axis moves in the fore-aft direction; a first control pedal comprising; a first lower pedal arm secured to the drive nut and pivotable about the pivot axis; and a pedal at a lower end of the lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the drive nut along the lead screw; a second control pedal comprising; an upper pedal arm secured to the drive nut; a second lower pedal arm pivotably connected to the upper pedal arm; and a second pedal at a lower end of the second lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the drive nut along the lead screw; a mounting bracket rigidly attached to the upper pedal arm wherein the second lower arm is pivotably attached to the mounting bracket; and wherein depression of the first pedal pivots the first pedal arm about the pivot axis to pivot the booster link. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35)
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30. A control pedal assembly comprising, in combination:
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a fixed-position support having a slot formed therein; a guide extending into the slot and moveable along the slot in a fore aft direction; wherein the guide forms a laterally extending pivot axis; a drive assembly comprising; a lead screw connected to the support; a drive nut secured to the guide and cooperating with the lead screw for linear movement along the lead screw upon rotation of the lead screw; and a drive motor operably connected to lead screw for selectively rotating the lead screw to move the drive nut along the lead screw so that the pivot axis moves in the fore-aft direction; a first control pedal comprising; a first lower pedal arm secured to the drive nut and pivotable about the pivot axis; and a pedal at a lower end of the lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the drive nut along the lead screw; a second control pedal comprising; an upper pedal arm secured to the drive nut; a second lower pedal arm pivotably connected to the upper pedal arm; and a second pedal at a lower end of the second lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the drive nut along the lead screw; a booster link pivotably mounted at a fixed pivot axis, a first link pivotably connecting the first lower pedal arm with the booster link, and a second link pivotably connected to the upper pedal arm; and a support link rigidly connected to the booster link and wherein the first link is pivotably connected to the support link; and wherein depression of the first pedal pivots the first pedal arm about the pivot axis to pivot the booster link through the first link and the support link.
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36. A control pedal assembly comprising, in combination:
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a booster link pivotably mounted at a stationary pivot axis; a fixed-position support having a slot formed therein; a guide extending into the slot and moveable along the slot in a fore aft direction; wherein the guide forms a laterally extending pivot axis; a drive assembly comprising; a lead screw; a drive nut secured to the guide and cooperating with the lead screw for linear movement along the lead screw upon rotation of the lead screw; and a drive motor operably connected to lead screw for selectively rotating the lead screw to move the drive nut along the lead screw; wherein movement of the drive nut along the drive screw moves the guide along the slot in a fore-aft direction so that the pivot axis moves in the fore-aft direction; a brake pedal comprising; a brake lower pedal arm pivotally connected to the drive nut and pivotable about the pivot axis; a first pedal at a lower end of the brake lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the guide; and a brake link pivotably connecting the brake lower pedal arm with the booster link; an accelerator pedal comprising; an accelerator upper pedal arm pivotably connected to the drive nut; an accelerator link pivotably connecting the accelerator upper pedal arm to the support; an accelerator lower pedal arm pivotably connected to the accelerator upper pedal arm; and a second pedal at a lower end of the second lower pedal arm which is adjustable in a fore-aft direction upon movement of the guide; and wherein depression of the first pedal pivots the first pedal arm about the pivot axis to pivot the booster link through the first link and the support link.
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