Patent ID: 6289761
Filing Date: 2001-09-18
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
A control pedal comprising, in combination:a bracket;a link pivotably attached to the bracket about a fixed pivot axis and having an inclined slot formed therein;a screw supported by the link;a motor operatively connected to the screw to selectively rotate the screw about a control axis;a nut threadably engaging the screw and adapted to move axially along the screw upon rotation of the screw; anda pedal arm operatively connected to the nut, the pedal arm having a pedal and a pin extending into the inclined slot which moves along the slot as the nut travels along the screw, wherein the pedal arm rotates with respect to the link as the pin moves along the slot and the pedal moves along a generally linear path as the pin moves along the slot.