Patent ID: 6516683
Filing Date: 2003-02-11
Classification: B60K,B60T,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable pedal assembly comprising, in combination:an upper arm having a pivot fixed to a mounting bracket having a pivot axis; a lower arm having a lower end carrying a pedal and an upper end 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; wherein the drive assembly includes a drive screw, a drive nut which moves along the drive screw upon rotation of the screw, and a motor for selectively rotating the drive screw; one of the upper arm and the lower arm having first and second camming surfaces and the other of the upper arm and the lower arm carrying first and second cam followers engaging the first and second camming surfaces respectively; and wherein the first and second camming surfaces and the first and second cam followers lock the upper and lower arms together for mutual rotation about the pivot axis upon application of a load to the pedal when the lower arm is at any position relative to the upper arm and the drive screw and the drive nut do not connect the upper arm and the lower arm due to failure of the drive assembly.