Patent ID: 6298745
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: B60K,B60T,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable pedal apparatus for a vehicle comprising:a carrier for movement relative to a vehicle structure;a support assembly mounting said carrier for fore and aft movement relative to the vehicle structure;a drive assembly for providing said fore and aft movement of said carrier along said support assembly;at least one pedal operatively connected to said carrier for pivotal movement independent of said fore and aft movement of said carrier along said support assembly; andan actuating mechanism for remotely controlling said drive assembly to move said pedal to a desired position relative to the vehicle structure,said support assembly including a mounting bracket mounted to the vehicle structure, a guide rod extending in a cantilevered fashion from said mounting bracket, and a screw shaft mounted parallel to said guide rod; said carrier including a pedal guide connected to said pedal and slidably disposed on said guide rod for fore and aft movement relative to said rod; and said drive assembly including a motor and a drive member for rotating said screw shaft to move said pedal guide along said guide rod.