Patent ID: 6758115
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable control pedal comprising, in combination:a pivotable upper arm having a slot formed therein; wherein the slot is formed in a planar portion of the upper arm; a lower arm having a lower end carrying a pedal and operatively connected to the upper arm for selected movement relative to the upper arm; a drive assembly operatively connected to the lower arm to selectively move the lower arm relative to the upper arm; a guide block secured to the lower arm and laterally extending into the slot; wherein the guide block has at least one pin extending from the slot to an opening of the lower arm to rigidly attach the guide block to the lower arm; wherein the lower arm has a planar portion extending downwardly adjacent planar portion of the upper arm at the slot and the guide block; wherein the upper arm supports weight of the lower arm through the guide block; and wherein the guide block moves along the slot upon selected movement of the lower arm relative to the upper arm by the drive assembly.