Foot pedal arrangement for electronic throttle control of truck engines
April 18, 2009. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesUnitary pedal apparatus for selectively accelerating and braking a vehicle Pivotally actuated speed control means of an apparatus Accelerator switch assembly Adjustable potentiometer in an accelerator control Electronic treadle System and method for controlling the opening angle of a throttle valve according to the position of an accelerator for an automotive vehicle Pedal bracket assembly and method of installing same on structural body Throttle control system Patent #: 4831985 InventorAssigneeApplicationNo. 340234 filed on 04/18/1989US Classes:123/399, Having an electrical device between input and speed regulator74/512, Foot operated74/513, Accelerator74/560, Pedals180/335With fuel or air throttle controlExaminersPrimary: Wolfe, Willis R.Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassesF02D 011/10G05G 001/14 AbstractA foot pedal arrangement wherein a support structure is mounted to the front wall of a diesel powered truck cab. A spring biased spool is mounted to the support structure and is interconnected to a potentiometer. A foot pedal includes a projecting arm that is pivoted to the support structure. A flexible link connection between the foot pedal arm and the spool forces rotation of the spool with pivoting of the pedal. The connection is designed to translate the traditional pedal movement to the required spool rotation as needed for monitoring by the potentiometer.Other References
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