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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 26, 2000
Filed:
Nov. 13, 1998
Eric Tonissen, North Olmsted, OH (US);
Christine G Swansegar, North Olmsted, OH (US);
Honeywell Commerical Vehicle Systems Co., Elyria, OH (US);
Abstract
A treadle assembly supplies an electrical signal to an electronic controlled engine. The assembly includes a treadle suspended from a vertical wall of the operator compartment so that the components are disposed away from dirt and debris associated with the vehicle compartment. A treadle lever is pivotally mounted and engages a drive gear associated with the potentiometer. Depression of the treadle provides for increased rotation of the drive gear, preferably on the order of a 3:1 output to input ratio. A slot is formed in the actuator base to facilitate assembly of the structure before the springs are brought to a tensioned state.