Patent ID: 8225920
Filing Date: 2012-07-24
Classification: F16D,G05G

Abstract:
1. A universal mounting apparatus for installing an SAE standard hydraulic clutch master cylinder on an automobile firewall, wherein a pedal arm is mounted for movement of a connection point along an arcuate path toward the firewall, so as to define a line-of-action comprising: the cylinder having an axis and a piston displaceable along the axis, with a threaded push-rod for displacement of the piston, the push-rod having a distal end; a cylinder bracket having SAE standard dimensioned installation provisions for the cylinder and providing for pivotal connection of the cylinder bracket about a pivotal axis perpendicular to the cylinder axis; a firewall reinforcing plate, including bolting holes for attachment thereof to the automobile firewall and an opening for allowing the threaded push-rod distal end to extend therethrough; a mounting bracket, with arms configured to provide the aforesaid pivotal axis, for connecting the cylinder bracket to the reinforcing plate at a selected angular orientation of the cylinder about the pivotal axis, with the push-rod distal end extending through the opening; an angularly free connector for connecting the push-rod distal end at the pedal arm connection point; and means for locking the selected angular orientation so that the cylinder axis is closely aligned with the line-of-action.