Patent ID: 6040537
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: H01H,Y10T

Abstract:
A foot operated control unit for controlling a power circuit of an associated power driven device, the control unit comprising:at least one control mechanism connectable with the power circuit for controlling the operation thereof;at least one lever, the lever being engaged with the control mechanism;a base adapted to be placed on a supporting surface, the base having a base plate and defining a plurality of mounting stations, each mounting station comprising a mounting bracket extending upwardly from the base plate and having a shoulder disposed over the base plate, positioning means for positioning a portion of the control mechanism between the shoulder of the mounting bracket and the base plate, and mounting means for pivotally mounting the lever to the base plate; anda foot operated actuating member pivotally mounted to the base;wherein the lever cooperates with the actuating member for actuating the control mechanism in response to pivotal movement of the actuating member relative to the base.