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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 24, 2015
Filed:
Oct. 25, 2012
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Erlanger, KY (US);
Jacob Seth Kononiuk, Allenford, CA;
Toyota Motor Engineering & Manufacturing North America, Inc., Erlanger, KY (US);
Abstract
An apparatus and method for measuring pedal distances within a vehicle. The apparatus includes a first block for engaging an accelerator pedal. The first block includes a first receptacle for receiving a first measurement device and a second receptacle including slidable and rotatable engagement for receiving a second measurement device. The first measurement device measures pedal stroke and the second measurement device measures distance. The apparatus further includes a second block for engaging a brake pedal. The second block includes a receptacle including slidable engagement for receiving a third measurement device. The third measurement device measures distance, either between pedals or between a pedal and a reference surface in the vehicle.