Patent ID: 6367349
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable control pedal comprising, in combination:a stationary mounting bracket; a pivotable upper pedal arm having a slot formed therein; wherein the upper pedal arm is pivotally attached to the stationary mounting bracket at a horizontally extending pivot axis; a link pivotable relative to the upper pedal arm; wherein the link is pivotally attached to the stationary mounting bracket at the pivot axis; a lower pedal arm having an upper end connected to the link and a lower end carrying a pedal; a guide connected to the lower pedal arm and laterally extending into the slot; and wherein the guide moves along the slot upon pivotal movement of the link about the pivot axis and relative to the upper pedal arm to adjust the position of the pedal relative to the upper pedal arm and wherein the upper pedal arm, the lower pedal arm, and the link pivot about the pivot axis in unison upon applying force to the pedal.