公开(公告)号：US20100083784A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12244029

申请日：2008-10-02

Applicant: Christopher Bortolon ,  William McDonald

Inventor： Christopher Bortolon ,  William McDonald

IPC: G05G5/02

CPC classification number: F16H59/0204 ,  F16H59/10 ,  F16H61/22 ,  F16H61/24 ,  F16H2059/0239 ,  Y10T74/20085 ,  Y10T74/20159

Abstract: A transmission control assembly having a housing and a bracket pivotally coupled to the housing for movement along a first path. A yoke is selectively coupled to the bracket for concurrent movement with the bracket along the first path. The yoke is also selectively pivotal about a second pivot axis substantially transverse to the first pivot axis for movement along a second path. A tactile device is supported by the bracket and engageable with the housing. The tactile device moves about the bracket during the movement of the bracket along the first path. A locking mechanism is coupled between the bracket and the yoke. The locking mechanism moves between an unlocked position when the yoke is coupled to the bracket for allowing movement of the tactile device and a locked position engaged with the tactile device when the yoke moves along the second path for preventing movement of the tactile device.

Abstract translation: 传动控制组件，其具有壳体和支架，所述壳体和支架枢转地联接到所述壳体以沿着第一路径移动。 轭被选择性地联接到支架，用于与支架沿着第一路径同时移动。 轭还可以围绕基本上横向于第一枢转轴线的第二枢转轴线选择性地枢转，以便沿第二路径移动。 触觉装置由支架支撑并与壳体接合。 在支架沿着第一路径运动期间，触觉装置围绕支架移动。 锁定机构联接在支架和轭架之间。 当磁轭联接到支架上时，锁定机构在解锁位置之间移动，以允许触觉装置的移动，并且当磁轭沿着第二路径移动以防止触觉装置的移动时，与触觉装置接合的锁定位置。

公开(公告)号：US06205883B1

公开(公告)日：2001-03-27

申请号：US09409514

申请日：1999-09-30

Applicant: Christopher Bortolon

Inventor： Christopher Bortolon

IPC: G05G114

CPC classification number: G05G1/405 ,  Y10T74/20528 ,  Y10T74/20888 ,  Y10T74/2186

Abstract: Two embodiments (10 and 110) of an adjustable pedal assembly 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 FIGS. 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 FIG. 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).

Abstract translation: 可调节踏板组件的两个实施例（10和110）的特征在于围绕蜗轮（30或130）的一半和蜗杆（32或132）的第一长度的第一部件（34或134） 围绕蜗轮（30或130）的另一半的部件（36或136）和蜗杆（32或132）的第二长度。 支撑件（12或112）包括保持彼此邻接关系的第一（34或134）和第二（36或136）部件的口袋。 在图1和图2的实施例中 如图1-3所示，袋（46）由支撑件（12）限定并且在支撑件（12）内并且支撑件（12）包括用于将第一（34或134）和第二（36或136）部件卡扣到 口袋（46）。 在图1的实施例中 如图4所示，袋（146）由围绕第一（38或138）和第二（42或142）盖延伸并且通过紧固件（160）附接到支撑件（112）的盒状夹子（146）限定。

公开(公告)号：US06186025B1

公开(公告)日：2001-02-13

申请号：US09275560

申请日：1999-03-24

Applicant: Steven J. Engelgau ,  Christopher Bortolon ,  Rolf Herbert Reidel

Inventor： Steven J. Engelgau ,  Christopher Bortolon ,  Rolf Herbert Reidel

IPC: G05G114

CPC classification number: G05G1/30 ,  B60R21/09 ,  B60T7/065 ,  G05G1/32 ,  Y10T74/20528 ,  Y10T74/20534 ,  Y10T74/2054 ,  Y10T74/20888

Abstract: 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.

Abstract translation: 一种用于车辆（11）的踏板组件（10），包括踏板臂，该踏板臂在正常操作载荷下在静止位置和施加位置之间的正常操作范围内移动，并且包括用于将踏板臂移动到 响应于施加的负载大于正常工作负载的延伸位置。 当施加的负载降低到正常的操作负载时，反弹机构将踏板臂反弹到正常工作范围。 在一个实施例中，分离和回弹踏板组件（10）包括具有第一端（22）的第一臂（20），第一臂（22）具有到车辆（11）的第一枢转连接（24），用于致动汽车系统并延伸到 第二端（26）。 组件（10）还包括具有第三（32）和第四（34）端部的第二臂（30），其具有支撑在第四端（34）上的垫（36）。 本发明的特征在于在第二枢转连接（42）处将第二端（30）连接到第三端（32）的回弹机构（40,140），用于使臂（20,30）在围绕 第一枢转连接（24）在施加到垫（36）的正常载荷下。 此外，响应于大于正常负载的预定负载，回弹机构（40,140）允许第二臂（30）围绕第二枢转连接（42）相对于第一臂（20）移动。 当负载下降到预定负载以下时，允许第二臂（30）回弹回正常工作范围。 与摩擦垫（176）或液压，气动或弹簧加载的缸（50）联接的扭力弹簧（150）可以用作回弹机构的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US5819593A

公开(公告)日：1998-10-13

申请号：US516050

申请日：1995-08-17

Applicant: Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

Inventor： Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

IPC: B60K26/02 ,  B60T7/04 ,  B60T7/06 ,  B60T8/32 ,  B60T13/58 ,  G05G1/38 ,  G05G1/40 ,  G05G1/405 ,  G05G1/14

CPC classification number: G05G1/405 ,  B60K26/021 ,  B60T13/586 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T7/06 ,  B60T8/3255 ,  Y10T74/20528 ,  Y10T74/20534 ,  Y10T74/2054 ,  Y10T74/20888

Abstract: An electronic adjustable control pedal assembly for a motor vehicle including a carrier, a guide rod adapted to be secured to the dash panel of the vehicle and mounting the carrier for fore and aft movement along the guide rod, a power drive operative to move the carrier along the guide rod, and a pedal structure including a pedal arm pivotally mounted on the carrier and a potentiometer mounted on the carrier and operative to generate an output electrical signal proportioned to the extent of pivotal movement of the pedal arm.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的电子可调节控制踏板组件，其包括载体，适于固定到车辆仪表板上的导杆，以及沿着导杆安装用于前后移动的载体的动力驱动装置， 以及包括可枢转地安装在所述载体上的踏板臂的踏板结构和安装在所述载体上的电位器，并且可操作地产生与所述踏板臂的枢转运动成比例的输出电信号。

公开(公告)号：US5884532A

公开(公告)日：1999-03-23

申请号：US847617

申请日：1997-04-28

Applicant: Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

Inventor： Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

IPC: B60K26/02 ,  B60T7/06 ,  F02D11/02 ,  G05G1/405 ,  G05G1/14

CPC classification number: G05G1/405 ,  Y10T74/20528 ,  Y10T74/209

Abstract: An adjustable control pedal assembly for a motor vehicle. The assembly includes an extensible module positioned on the lower end of the pedal arm of the pedal assembly and carrying the pedal pad. The module includes two screw jacks which may be selectively extended or contracted to vary the distance to the pedal pad from the lower end of the pedal arm and thereby accommodate drivers of various statures. The lower screw jack includes a coarser thread than the upper screw jack so that as the pedal pad is moved away from the lower end of the pedal arm in response to extension of the screw jacks the pedal pad is also pivoted upwardly to further accommodate drivers of small stature.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的可调控制踏板组件。 组件包括位于踏板组件的踏板臂的下端并承载踏板垫的可伸缩模块。 该模块包括两个螺旋千斤顶，其可以选择性地延伸或收缩，以便从踏板臂的下端改变与踏板垫的距离，从而适应各种身材的驾驶员。 下螺纹千斤顶包括比上螺纹千斤顶更粗的螺纹，使得当脚踏板响应于螺钉千斤顶的延伸而移动离开踏板臂的下端时，踏板垫也向上枢转以进一步容纳 身材矮小

公开(公告)号：US5632183A

公开(公告)日：1997-05-27

申请号：US513017

申请日：1995-08-09

Applicant: Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

Inventor： Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

IPC: B60K26/02 ,  B60T7/04 ,  B60T7/06 ,  B60T8/32 ,  B60T13/58 ,  G05G1/38 ,  G05G1/40 ,  G05G1/405 ,  G05G1/14

CPC classification number: G05G1/405 ,  B60K26/021 ,  B60T13/586 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T7/06 ,  B60T8/3255 ,  Y10T74/20528 ,  Y10T74/20888

Abstract: An adjustable control pedal apparatus for a motor vehicle. The pedal assembly is slidably mounted at its upper end on a single hollow guide rod extending rearwardly from a transmission housing which in turn is pivotally mounted to a bracket secured to the firewall of the vehicle. A nut is positioned slidably within the hollow guide rod and a screw shaft extends rearwardly from the transmission housing for threaded engagement with the nut. A key extends from the nut to the pedal assembly so that linear movement of the nut within the hollow rod as generated by rotation of the screw shaft results in forward and rearward movement of the pedal assembly along the guide rod. The screw shaft is driven by a transmission positioned in the transmission housing and the transmission is in turn driven by a cable driven by an electric motor.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的可调控制踏板装置。 踏板组件在其上端可滑动地安装在从变速器壳体向后延伸的单个空心导向杆上，变速器壳体又可枢转地安装到固定到车辆防火墙的支架上。 螺母可滑动地定位在中空导向杆内，并且螺杆轴从变速器壳体向后延伸以与螺母螺纹接合。 键从螺母延伸到踏板组件，使得由螺杆轴的旋转产生的螺母在中空杆内的线性运动导致踏板组件沿着导杆的向前和向后运动。 螺杆轴由位于变速器壳体中的变速器驱动，变速器由电动机驱动的电缆驱动。

公开(公告)号：US06298745B1

公开(公告)日：2001-10-09

申请号：US09271571

申请日：1999-03-18

Applicant: Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

Inventor： Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

IPC: G05G114

CPC classification number: G05G1/405 ,  B60K26/021 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T7/06 ,  B60T8/3255 ,  B60T13/586 ,  Y10T74/20528 ,  Y10T74/2054

Abstract: An adjustable control pedal assembly for a motor vehicle. The pedal assembly includes an upper hub structure and a pedal arm extending downwardly from the hub structure and mounting the pedal pad. The hub structure is slidably mounted on a single hollow guide rod extending rearwardly from a transmission housing which in turn is rigidly secured to a pivot arm. The pivot arm is pivotally mounted to a bracket secured to the firewall of the vehicle. A nut is positioned slidably within the hollow guide rod and a screw shaft extends rearwardly from the transmission housing for threaded engagement with the nut. The upper end of the pedal arm extends upwardly through a slot in the bottom of the hub structure and through a slot in the bottom of the guide rod and the nut is positioned on the upper end of the pedal arm within the hub so that linear movement of the nut within the hollow rod as generated by rotation of the screw shaft results in forward and rearward movement of the pedal assembly along the guide rod. The adjustable pedal assembly includes an actuating mechanism for remotely controlling the pedal to move the pedal to a desired position. The adjustable pedal assembly also includes a memory control for storing at least one pre-selected pedal position. The memory control can be remotely activated by an actuating mechanism to move the pedal to the pre-selected pedal position.

Abstract translation: 用于机动车辆的可调控制踏板组件。 踏板组件包括上轮毂结构和从轮毂结构向下延伸并安装踏板垫的踏板臂。 轮毂结构可滑动地安装在从变速器壳体向后延伸的单个空心导杆上，变速器壳体又刚性地固定到枢转臂。 枢转臂枢转地安装到固定到车辆的防火墙的支架上。 螺母可滑动地定位在中空导向杆内，并且螺杆轴从变速器壳体向后延伸以与螺母螺纹接合。 踏板臂的上端向上延伸穿过轮毂结构底部的一个槽口，并穿过导杆底部的槽，并且螺母位于轮毂内的踏板臂的上端，以便直线运动 通过螺杆轴的旋转而产生的中空杆内的螺母导致踏板组件沿着导杆的向前和向后运动。 可调踏板组件包括用于远程控制踏板以将踏板移动到期望位置的致动机构。 可调踏板组件还包括用于存储至少一个预选踏板位置的存储器控​​制。 存储器控制可以由致动机构远程激活，以将踏板移动到预选的踏板位置。

公开(公告)号：US06295890B2

公开(公告)日：2001-10-02

申请号：US09842699

申请日：2001-04-25

Applicant: Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

Inventor： Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

IPC: G05G114

CPC classification number: G05G1/38 ,  G05G1/405 ,  Y10T74/20528 ,  Y10T74/2054

Abstract: An adjustable pedal assembly is adapted to be mounted on a body structure of a motor vehicle and is operative to control a vehicle system, such as a braking system or engine throttle control system, for example. The assembly includes a carrier, a support structure mounting the carrier for fore and aft movement relative to the vehicle body structure, and a drive assembly for providing the fore and aft movement of the carrier along the support structure. A pedal is operatively connected to the carrier for movement relative to the carrier that is independent of the fore and aft movement of the carrier along the support structure. The assembly is characterized by a generator having an input associated with the pedal and an output adapted to be associated with the vehicle system. The generator is operative in response to the movement of the pedal relative to the carrier and generates an electric control signal from the output that varies in magnitude in proportion to the input by the extent of movement of the pedal relative to the carrier. The control signal is proportioned to and indicative of the position of the pedal relative to the carrier.

Abstract translation: 可调踏板组件适于安装在机动车辆的车身结构上，并且可操作以控制车辆系统，例如制动系统或发动机节气门控制系统。 该组件包括载体，支撑结构，其相对于车体结构安装用于前后运动的载体;以及驱动组件，用于沿支撑结构提供载体的前后运动。 踏板可操作地连接到载体以相对于载体移动，该载体独立于载体沿着支撑结构的前后运动。 组件的特征在于具有与踏板相关联的输入的发生器和适于与车辆系统相关联的输出。 发电机响应于踏板相对于载体的运动而起作用，并且产生来自输出的电控制信号，其大小与踏板相对于载体的移动程度与输入成比例地变化。 控制信号与踏板相对于行星架的位置成比例并指示踏板的位置。

公开(公告)号：US5964125A

公开(公告)日：1999-10-12

申请号：US57956

申请日：1998-04-09

Applicant: Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

Inventor： Christopher J. Rixon ,  Christopher Bortolon

IPC: B60K26/02 ,  B60T7/04 ,  B60T7/06 ,  B60T8/32 ,  B60T13/58 ,  G05G1/38 ,  G05G1/40 ,  G05G1/405 ,  G05G1/14

CPC classification number: G05G1/405 ,  B60K26/021 ,  B60T13/586 ,  B60T7/042 ,  B60T7/06 ,  B60T8/3255 ,  Y10T74/20528 ,  Y10T74/20534 ,  Y10T74/2054 ,  Y10T74/20888

Abstract: An electronic adjustable control pedal assembly for a motor vehicle including a carrier, a guide rod adapted to be secured to the dash panel of the vehicle and mounting the carrier for fore and aft movement along the guide rod, a power drive operative to move the carrier along the guide rod, and a pedal structure including a pedal arm pivotally mounted on the carrier and a potentiometer mounted on the carrier and operative to generate an output electrical signal proportioned to the extent of pivotal movement of the pedal arm.

Abstract translation: 一种用于机动车辆的电子可调节控制踏板组件，其包括载体，适于固定到车辆仪表板上的导杆，以及沿着导杆安装用于前后移动的载体的动力驱动装置， 以及包括可枢转地安装在所述载体上的踏板臂的踏板结构和安装在所述载体上的电位器，并且可操作地产生与所述踏板臂的枢转运动成比例的输出电信号。

公开(公告)号：US08371188B2

公开(公告)日：2013-02-12

申请号：US12244029

申请日：2008-10-02

Applicant: Christopher Bortolon ,  William McDonald

Inventor： Christopher Bortolon ,  William McDonald

IPC: B60K20/00 ,  G05G5/00 ,  F16H59/04

CPC classification number: F16H59/0204 ,  F16H59/10 ,  F16H61/22 ,  F16H61/24 ,  F16H2059/0239 ,  Y10T74/20085 ,  Y10T74/20159

Abstract: A transmission control assembly having a housing and a bracket pivotally coupled to the housing for movement along a first path. A yoke is selectively coupled to the bracket for concurrent movement with the bracket along the first path. The yoke is also selectively pivotal about a second pivot axis substantially transverse to the first pivot axis for movement along a second path. A tactile device is supported by the bracket and engageable with the housing. The tactile device moves about the bracket during the movement of the bracket along the first path. A locking mechanism is coupled between the bracket and the yoke. The locking mechanism moves between an unlocked position when the yoke is coupled to the bracket for allowing movement of the tactile device and a locked position engaged with the tactile device when the yoke moves along the second path for preventing movement of the tactile device.

Abstract translation: 传动控制组件，其具有壳体和支架，所述壳体和支架枢转地联接到所述壳体以沿着第一路径移动。 轭被选择性地联接到支架，用于与支架沿着第一路径同时移动。 轭还可以围绕基本上横向于第一枢转轴线的第二枢转轴线选择性地枢转，以便沿第二路径移动。 触觉装置由支架支撑并与壳体接合。 在支架沿着第一路径运动期间，触觉装置围绕支架移动。 锁定机构联接在支架和轭架之间。 当磁轭联接到支架上时，锁定机构在解锁位置之间移动，以允许触觉装置的移动，并且当磁轭沿着第二路径移动以防止触觉装置的移动时，与触觉装置接合的锁定位置。