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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Mar. 11, 2014
Filed:
Mar. 22, 2012
Applicants:
Craig Thomas Hodorek, Dearborn, MI (US);
Skip Frosty, Macomb, MI (US);
Inventors:
Craig Thomas Hodorek, Dearborn, MI (US);
Skip Frosty, Macomb, MI (US);
Assignee:
Ford Global Technologies, LLC, Dearborn, MI (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G01M 17/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
A portable measurement apparatus is provided for measuring the load required to depress a foot pedal and the change in angular position of the foot pedal. A load plate is connected through at least one load cell to a pedal plate that engages a foot pedal. A linear motion driver is adjustably retained on the measurement apparatus to accommodate different types of foot pedals. A rotary encoder with an extendable cable is used to measure scrub throughout the range of movement of the foot pedal.