Patent ID: 6619155
Filing Date: 2003-09-16
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable pedal apparatus comprising:a support configured for attachment to a vehicle; a pedal-supporting subassembly with an upper portion pivotally engaging the support, a lower portion supporting a pedal construction, and a track adjustment mechanism connecting the upper and lower portions, the track adjustment mechanism including a track defining at least one guide channel extending horizontally, and a follower slidably engaging the track, the follower including a bearing shoe made of bearing material that is located in and slidably engages the channel, the bearing shoe including a resilient portion engaging the track that is at least partially compressed so that the bearing shoe takes up any slack and sloppiness between the track and follower; an adjuster for adjusting the pedal construction along the track mechanism; and an actuator coupled to the pedal-supporting subassembly and adapted for operative connection to a control system of the vehicle for operating the control system when the pedal-supporting subassembly is moved; wherein the follower is hat-shaped, and includes edges shaped to slidably engage upper and lower flanges on the track for linear movement, at least one of the edges having the bearing shoe positioned thereon.