Patent ID: 6345550
Filing Date: 2002-02-12
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable pedal assembly for an automotive vehicle comprising;a pedal arm (14, 114) having a distal end, a support (16, 116) supporting the pedal arm (14, 114) for pivotal movement on a vehicle, a pedal pad (20, 120) for receiving forces for pivoting said pedal arm (14, 114), and an adjuster (22, 122) supporting said pedal pad (20, 120) on said distal end of said pedal arm (14, 114) for adjusting the position of said pedal pad (20, 120) relative to said pedal arm (14, 114) along an adjustment axis (A), a sliding guide interconnecting said pad and said pedal arm (14, 114) for stabilizing said movement of said pad relative to said pedal arm (14, 114) along said adjustment axis (A), said guide including a first telescoping element (24, 124) and a second telescoping element (26, 126) which are in sliding engagement with one another along a telescoping axis that extends in the same direction as said adjustment axis (A), and a tongue and groove connection (28, 128) for preventing said first telescoping element (24, 124) from rotating relative to said second telescoping element (26, 126) about said telescoping axis.