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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 28, 2000
Filed:
Apr. 01, 1999
David L Garber, Canton, MI (US);
John Schambre, Canton, MI (US);
Dwight S Brooks, New Boston, MI (US);
Liliana Neag, Walled Lake, MI (US);
Michael O Forker, Novi, MI (US);
L Guy Montford, Canton, MI (US);
Jack Soullier, Troy, MI (US);
Howard A Estes, Jr, Ann Arbor, MI (US);
DaimlerChrysler Corporation, Auburn Hills, MI (US);
Abstract
An adjustable pedal apparatus for a motor vehicle is provided. The apparatus includes a pedal that can be translated in a longitudinal fashion parallel to the vehicle floor. The apparatus includes a pedal pivotally attached to a pivot pin. The pivot pin is threadedly attached to a powered screw to allow translation thereon in response to rotation of the screw. The pivot pin is received in a second longitudinal slot formed in a base formation. An attachment link is pivotally attached to the pivot pin and includes an elongated opening for receiving a driving pin and a pushrod attachment. Driving pin and pushrod attachment are free to slide and pivot with their attachment to the attachment link. A power link is also provided. The power link is pivotally attached to the pedal at an elevation lower than the pivot pin. The power link also includes an elongated opening. The power link opening is adapted to receive the driving pin as well as a stationary pin disposed at an elevation comparable with the pivot pin of the pedal. Both the driving pin and the stationary pin are capable of sliding and rotating within the elongated opening of the power link. As the pedal is depressed the power link forces the driving link rearward, and the driving pin in connection with the attachment link and pivot pin drive the pushrod to activate the desired function of the vehicle. This operation of the pushrod holds true irrespective of the location of the pivot pin on the powered screw.