US3757603A
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Dual roller throttle control-cable mechanism
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1972-07-31
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Granted: 1973-09-11
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Expires: 1992-07-31
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable cable mechanism for operatively interconnecting an engine throttle with an adjustable accelerator pedal includes a control cable threaded from a fixed location along a first cable run to and serially around a fixed first roller and a pivotable second roller mounted on a pedal actuated control lever, and therefrom to the throttle along a second cable run. Pedal actuation pivots the control lever and the second roller to shift the second cable run and thereby control opening of the throttle. The rollers are mounted on an adjustable bracket for changing the relative lengths of the cable runs without changing the overall length of cable to permit fore and aft adjustment of the control lever for accommodating varying pedal positions.
Inventors
- 👤 W Cattin
- 👤 E Paffrath
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:26
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K26/00; B60K26/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2045; Y10T74/20528; Y10T74/20534; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
190 words
In a motor vehicle having an engine with a throttle operable in response to movement of a pedal, an adjustable control cable mechanism operatively interconnecting the throttle and the pedal comprising: a bracket; support means for mounting said bracket on the vehicle in adjustable relationship to the throttle and the pedal; a first roller member supported on said bracket; a lever pivotally connected to said bracket; a first portion of said lever engaging the pedal so as to be pivoted by movement thereof; a second roller member supported on a second portion of said lever; a flexible control member connected at one end to the throttle and at the other end to the vehicle, said control member being serially threaded from the throttle around one of said roller members, to and around the other of said roller members, and therefrom to said vehicle whereby movement of the pedal causes pivoting of said lever and said second roller member relative to said first roller member thereby changing the length of said control member between said second roller member, the throttle and said support means to impart controlled movement to the throttle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
190 words
In a motor vehicle having an engine with a throttle operable in response to movement of a pedal, an adjustable control cable mechanism operatively interconnecting the throttle and the pedal comprising: a bracket; support means for mounting said bracket on the vehicle in adjustable relationship to the throttle and the pedal; a first roller member supported on said bracket; a lever pivotally connected to said bracket; a first portion of said lever engaging the pedal so as to be pivoted by movement thereof; a second roller member supported on a second portion of said lever; a flexible control member connected at one end to the throttle and at the other end to the vehicle, said control member being serially threaded from the throttle around one of said roller members, to and around the other of said roller members, and therefrom to said vehicle whereby movement of the pedal causes pivoting of said lever and said second roller member relative to said first roller member thereby changing the length of said control member between said second roller member, the throttle and said support means to impart controlled movement to the throttle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
239 words
In a motor vehicle having an engine with a throttle rotatable in response to pivotal movement of an adjustable pedal, an adjustable throttle control cable mechanism operatively interconnecting the throttle and the pedal for accommodating changes in pedal position comprising: a bracket; an adjusting screw operatively connected to said bracket; support means associated with said adjusting screw for adjustably mounting said bracket on the vehicle; a first roller rotatably supported on said bracket; a lever centrally pivotally connected to said bracket; a first portion of said lever engaging the pedal so as to be pivoted by movement thereof; a second roller rotatably supported on a second portion of said lever; a flexible control cable connected at one end to the throttle and at the other end to the vehicle, said cable being serially threaded along a first cable run from the throttle to said second roller, around said second roller and said first roller along a second cable run, and from said first roller to the vehicle along a third cable run whereby movement of the pedal causes pivoting of said lever and said second roller relative to said first roller thereby shifting said first cable run to cause controlled movement of the throttle and whereby adjusting the screw positions to said bracket relative to the throttle and the pedal by changing the relative lengths of said first and said third cable runs without changing the overall cable length.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
239 words
In a motor vehicle having an engine with a throttle rotatable in response to pivotal movement of an adjustable pedal, an adjustable throttle control cable mechanism operatively interconnecting the throttle and the pedal for accommodating changes in pedal position comprising: a bracket; an adjusting screw operatively connected to said bracket; support means associated with said adjusting screw for adjustably mounting said bracket on the vehicle; a first roller rotatably supported on said bracket; a lever centrally pivotally connected to said bracket; a first portion of said lever engaging the pedal so as to be pivoted by movement thereof; a second roller rotatably supported on a second portion of said lever; a flexible control cable connected at one end to the throttle and at the other end to the vehicle, said cable being serially threaded along a first cable run from the throttle to said second roller, around said second roller and said first roller along a second cable run, and from said first roller to the vehicle along a third cable run whereby movement of the pedal causes pivoting of said lever and said second roller relative to said first roller thereby shifting said first cable run to cause controlled movement of the throttle and whereby adjusting the screw positions to said bracket relative to the throttle and the pedal by changing the relative lengths of said first and said third cable runs without changing the overall cable length.
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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) | 1976-09-10 | 1977-03-12 | 1977-09-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-10 | 1981-03-12 | 1981-09-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-10 | 1985-03-12 | 1985-09-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |