摘要:
Various adjustable pedal assemblies ( 10 , 110 and 210 ) are disclosed and each include a pedal support ( 16 , 116 or 216 ) slidably supported on a guide rod ( 12 ) with a pedal lever ( 18 , 118 or 218 ) mounted on the support ( 16 , 116 or 216 ). A screw ( 22 ) extends from a bracket ( 14 or 214 ) for driving the pedal support ( 16 , 116 or 216 ) along the guide rod ( 12 ). The adjustable pedal assemblies ( 10 , 110 and 210 ) are characterized by the screw ( 22 ) being external to and parallel to the guide rod ( 12 ). In the embodiment of Figures 1 and 2, the pedal lever ( 18 or 118 ) is pivotally attached to the support ( 16 ) or ( 116 ) whereas in the embodiment of Figure 3, the pedal lever ( 218 ) and the support ( 216 ) are defined by an integral member and the bracket ( 214 ) includes a connection ( 34 ) for rotatably supporting the bracket ( 214 ) on a vehicle.
摘要:
Two embodiments ( 10 and 110 ) of an adjustable pedal assembly are disclosed and are characterized by a first component ( 34 or 134 ) surrounding one half of a worm gear ( 30 or 130 ) and a first length of the worm ( 32 or 132 ) and a second component ( 36 or 136 ) surrounding the other one half of the worm gear ( 30 or 130 ) and a second length of the worm ( 32 or 132 ). A support ( 12 or 112 ) includes a pocket holding the first ( 34 or 134 ) and second ( 36 or 136 ) components in abutting relationship with one another. In the embodiment of Figures 1-3, the pocket ( 46 ) is defined by and within the support ( 12 ) and the support ( 12 ) includes flexible tabs ( 48 ) for snapping the first ( 34 or 134 ) and second ( 36 or 136 ) components into the pocket ( 46 ). In the embodiment of Figure 4, the pocket ( 146 ) is defined by a box-like clamp ( 146 ) extending about the first ( 38 or 138 ) and second ( 42 or 142 ) covers and attached to the support ( 112 ) by a fastener ( 160 ).
摘要:
The invention provides a pedal assembly ( 10 ) for use in a vehicle ( 11 ) comprising a pedal arm that moves in a normal operating range between a rest position and an applied position under a normal operating load and includes a rebound mechanism for moving the pedal arm to an extended position in response to an applied load greater than the normal operating load. The rebound mechanism rebounds the pedal arm to the normal operating range when the applied load is reduced to the normal operating load. In one embodiment, the break away and rebound pedal assembly ( 10 ) includes a first arm ( 20 ) having a first end ( 22 ) with a first pivotal connection ( 24 ) to the vehicle ( 11 ) for actuating an automotive system and extending to a second end ( 26 ). The assembly ( 10 ) also comprises a second arm ( 30 ) having third ( 32 ) and fourth ( 34 ) ends with a pad ( 36 ) supported on the fourth end ( 34 ). The invention is characterized by a rebound mechanism ( 40,140 ) connecting the second end ( 30 ) to the third end ( 32 ) at a second pivotal connection ( 42 ) for pivoting the arms ( 20,30 ) in unison in a normal position about the first pivotal connection ( 24 ) under normal loads applied to the pad ( 36 ). Further, the rebound mechanism ( 40,140 ) allows the second arm ( 30 ) to move relative to the first arm ( 20 ) about the second pivotal connection ( 42 ) in response to a predetermined load greater than the normal load. The second arm ( 30 ) is permitted to rebound back to the normal operating range upon the load falling below the predetermined load. A torsion spring ( 150 ) coupled with a friction pad ( 176 ) or a hydraulic, pneumatic, or spring loaded cylinder ( 50 ) may be used as part of the rebound mechanism.
摘要:
Two embodiments ( 10 and 110 ) of an adjustable pedal assembly are disclosed and are characterized by a first component ( 34 or 134 ) surrounding one half of a worm gear ( 30 or 130 ) and a first length of the worm ( 32 or 132 ) and a second component ( 36 or 136 ) surrounding the other one half of the worm gear ( 30 or 130 ) and a second length of the worm ( 32 or 132 ). A support ( 12 or 112 ) includes a pocket holding the first ( 34 or 134 ) and second ( 36 or 136 ) components in abutting relationship with one another. In the embodiment of Figures 1-3, the pocket ( 46 ) is defined by and within the support ( 12 ) and the support ( 12 ) includes flexible tabs ( 48 ) for snapping the first ( 34 or 134 ) and second ( 36 or 136 ) components into the pocket ( 46 ). In the embodiment of Figure 4, the pocket ( 146 ) is defined by a box-like clamp ( 146 ) extending about the first ( 38 or 138 ) and second ( 42 or 142 ) covers and attached to the support ( 112 ) by a fastener ( 160 ).
摘要:
The invention provides a pedal assembly ( 10 ) for use in a vehicle ( 11 ) comprising a pedal arm that moves in a normal operating range between a rest position and an applied position under a normal operating load and includes a rebound mechanism for moving the pedal arm to an extended position in response to an applied load greater than the normal operating load. The rebound mechanism rebounds the pedal arm to the normal operating range when the applied load is reduced to the normal operating load. In one embodiment, the break away and rebound pedal assembly ( 10 ) includes a first arm ( 20 ) having a first end ( 22 ) with a first pivotal connection ( 24 ) to the vehicle ( 11 ) for actuating an automotive system and extending to a second end ( 26 ). The assembly ( 10 ) also comprises a second arm ( 30 ) having third ( 32 ) and fourth ( 34 ) ends with a pad ( 36 ) supported on the fourth end ( 34 ). The invention is characterized by a rebound mechanism ( 40,140 ) connecting the second end ( 30 ) to the third end ( 32 ) at a second pivotal connection ( 42 ) for pivoting the arms ( 20,30 ) in unison in a normal position about the first pivotal connection ( 24 ) under normal loads applied to the pad ( 36 ). Further, the rebound mechanism ( 40,140 ) allows the second arm ( 30 ) to move relative to the first arm ( 20 ) about the second pivotal connection ( 42 ) in response to a predetermined load greater than the normal load. The second arm ( 30 ) is permitted to rebound back to the normal operating range upon the load falling below the predetermined load. A torsion spring ( 150 ) coupled with a friction pad ( 176 ) or a hydraulic, pneumatic, or spring loaded cylinder ( 50 ) may be used as part of the rebound mechanism.