Patent ID: 6782776
Filing Date: 2004-08-31
Classification: B60T,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable pedal assembly for a vehicle comprising:a bracket for mounting said adjustable pedal assembly to the vehicle; a pivot link pivotally mounted to said bracket, said pivot link having a first guide slot and a first pin secured to said pivot link, said pivot link defining a pivot axis fixed relative to said bracket; a pedal having an arm, said arm having a second guide slot and a second pin secured to said pedal, said second guide slot receiving said first pin in sliding engagement, said first guide slot receiving said second pin in sliding engagement, wherein said first guide slot and said second guide slot define a first axis and a second longitudinal axis whereby said first and second axes extend obliquely with respect to each other; and a drive assembly extending between said first pin and said second pin and operable to effect sliding relative movement of said pedal arm relative to said pivot link to extend and retract said pedal, wherein said drive assembly includes a drive screw extending out of said first pin and extending through and threadingly engaging said second pin.