Patent ID: 6298748
Filing Date: 2001-10-09
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An adjustable pedal assembly for a vehicle comprising;a support structure for mounting to a vehicle structure;a guide member supported by said support structure;a pedal arm supported on said guide member for rectilinear movement in fore and aft directions relative to said guide member between various adjusted positions;a pivot supporting said pedal arm for pivotal movement relative to said support structure;a carrier connected to said pedal arm and movably supported by said guide member;a screw interconnecting said guide member and said carrier for moving said carrier to provide said fore and aft rectilinear movement of said pedal arm relative to said guide member and said support structure;and said carrier being in sliding engagement with said guide member independently of said screw;an electrical generator responsive to pivotal movement of said pedal arm about said pivot to generate an electric signal which varies in proportion to the extent of pivotal movement of said pedal arm.