Pedal device for a motor vehicle, particularly for a brake system
Patent 5551317 Issued on September 3, 1996. Estimated Expiration Date: 
March 20, 2015. 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.
March 20, 2015. 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 References 2312274 3250144 3347501 3495859 Frictionally held control linkage for engine throttle controls and the like Method and construction for vehicle brake pedal and switch assembly Anti creep vehicle braking system allowing further additional braking action application Control pedal apparatus for a motor vehicle Bushing assembly for a pivot connection Patent #: 5146805 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 122559 filed on 03/20/1995US Classes:74/560, Pedals74/512Foot operatedExaminersPrimary: Bonck, Rodney H.Assistant: Kim, Chong H. Attorney, Agent or FirmForeign Patent References
International ClassG05G 001/14Foreign Application Priority Data1993-10-07 FRAbstractThe invention relates to a pedal for a motor vehicle, particularly a brake pedal.The pedal rod (50) is articulated on a pin borne by a yoke securely attached to the end of the control rod (56). According to one embodiment, the yoke and the pedal rod are held against the pin by a resilient system constituted by a spring-forming wire (100) which interacts with the surface (54) of the pedal rod and the ends of which are securely attached to the yoke.Field of SearchFoot operatedAccelerator Signal Pedals Articulate joint comprises pivoted clevis or channel bar Fork and tongue On hinge pin or between surfaces surrounding hinge axis Including load sustaining bearing or guide Nonmetallic resilient element Mat or pad Nonmetallic resilient element Including rigid coaxial pin or bushing | |
