Patent ID: 7066048
Filing Date: 2006-06-27
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. An adjustable brake pedal for a vehicle, comprising a framework structure mounted for rotation about a first rotation spindle and connectable to a bulkhead of the vehicle, a pedal web having a peg fixed to a first end and slidably received in a slot in the framework structure, a movement mechanism for causing the peg to slide in the slot and defining a length (L) between the first rotation spindle and a second end of the pedal web, a first link connected to the framework structure and mounted for rotation about a second rotation spindle connectable to the bulkhead of the vehicle, wherein the first link includes a connection for receiving an end of a rod of a brake booster associated with the vehicle at a distance (R) from the second rotation spindle, a first worm associated with one end of the first link, and a first nut coupled with the first worm, wherein the first nut is mounted to slide on the first worm so that the end of the rod of the brake booster is adjusted by the first link to obtain a constant step-down ratio (L/R), and wherein the movement mechanism includes an angled reduction gearbox coupled to a second worm, and a second nut secured to the pedal web for slidingly receiving the second worm.