Patent ID: 6840352
Filing Date: 2005-01-11
Classification: B60T,F16D

Abstract:
1. A golf car comprising: a frame supported by a plurality of wheels; a brake pedal having an arm portion and a pedal portion, said pedal portion being disposed on a first end of said arm portion, said brake pedal being pivotally coupled to said frame at a second end of said arm portion for movement through an operating stroke, said second end of said arm portion being elevated relative to said pedal portion; a brake system receiving input from said brake pedal member and generating an output to control a braking device; and a locking mechanism for providing a locked position for said brake pedal, said locking mechanism providing a single audible indication to an operation that said brake pedal had been depressed sufficiently to be latched in said locked position, said locking mechanism operable to unlatch upon advancement of said brake pedal beyond said locked position.