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US3744340A
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Stamped brake pedal
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1972-04-10
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1992-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A one piece stamped brake pedal is provided having a tubular lever, an integrally stamped clevis at one end of the tubular lever providing a pivot by which the lever may be pivotally attached to the vehicle body, an integrally stamped pedal pad at the other end of the tubular lever, and a stamped pivot in the tubular lever intermediate the pedal pad and the clevis for attachment of the brake actuating push rod.
Inventors
- 👤 R Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 17:13
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/30; B; B60; B60T; B60T7/00; B60T7/02; B60T7/04; B60T7/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A stamped pedal for a motor vehicle comprising a tubular lever formed of a blank having tabs spaced along the generally parallel extending edges thereof, the blank being formed into tubular cross section with the tabs in interlocking engagement, integrally formed clevis means at one end of the tubular lever including a pair of stamped holes with integral load bearing flanges in opposed walls of the tubular lever, a generally planar foot pad stamped at the other end of the tubular lever and having stamped stiffening ribs therein, and stamped aperture means in the tubular lever intermediate the ends for pivotal attachment of a push rod.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A stamped pedal for a motor vehicle comprising a tubular lever formed of a blank having tabs spaced along the generally parallel extending edges thereof, the blank being formed into tubular cross section with the tabs in interlocking engagement, integrally formed clevis means at one end of the tubular lever including a pair of stamped holes with integral load bearing flanges in opposed walls of the tubular lever, a generally planar foot pad stamped at the other end of the tubular lever and having stamped stiffening ribs therein, and stamped aperture means in the tubular lever intermediate the ends for pivotal attachment of a push rod.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
129 words
A one-piece stamped vehicle brake pedal comprising an elongated tubular lever formed of a blank having the generally parallel extending edges thereof notched to provide alternate notches and tabs, the tabs on one edge located oppositely a corresponding notch on the other edge, the edges bent together with the tabs interlocking to provide the tubular lever, clevis means at one end of the tubular lever for pivotally attaching the pedal to a vehicle body and including a pair of stamped holes in opposed walls of the tubular lever having integral flAnges to provide bearing surfaces, and integral foot pad means stamped at the other end of the tubular lever including a generally planar plate having stamped stiffening ribs therein extending laterally of the longitudinal axis of the tubular lever.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
129 words
A one-piece stamped vehicle brake pedal comprising an elongated tubular lever formed of a blank having the generally parallel extending edges thereof notched to provide alternate notches and tabs, the tabs on one edge located oppositely a corresponding notch on the other edge, the edges bent together with the tabs interlocking to provide the tubular lever, clevis means at one end of the tubular lever for pivotally attaching the pedal to a vehicle body and including a pair of stamped holes in opposed walls of the tubular lever having integral flAnges to provide bearing surfaces, and integral foot pad means stamped at the other end of the tubular lever including a generally planar plate having stamped stiffening ribs therein extending laterally of the longitudinal axis of the tubular lever.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |