Patent ID: 6212970
Filing Date: 2001-04-10
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable pedal assembly (12) comprising:a mounting bracket (14) for attachment to a vehicle structure (16);a pedal lever (18) having an upper end (22) and a lower end (24), said upper end (22) being pivotally supported with respect to said mounting bracket (14);a pedal pad (26);a driving mechanism (28) operatively connecting said pedal pad (26) for moving said pedal pad (26) relative to said pedal lever (18) between an extended position and a retracted position;said assembly characterized by said driving mechanism (28) being supported by and movable along said pedal lever (18) and a control linkage (30) interconnecting said driving mechanism (28) and said pedal pad (26) for moving said pedal pad (26) between said extended and retracted positions in response to movement of said driving mechanism (28) along said along said pedal lever (18).