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US3766802A
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Brake pedal assembly
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1972-12-06
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Granted: 1973-10-23
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Expires: 1992-12-06
Abstract
Abstract This invention involves providing a brake pedal assembly which comprises a brake pedal lever wth a socket portion, a push rod with a headed end portion positioned within the socket portion, and a spring which is supported upon the brake pedal lever and which biasingly retains the headed end portion of the push rod in firm engagement with the socket portion to provide for the headed end portion of the push rod to pivot in engagement with the brake pedal lever and within the socket portion when the push rod is moved axially in response to operative movement of the brake pedal lever.
Inventors
- 👤 R Shellhause
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-10 01:11
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/30; G05G1/46; B; B60; B60T; B60T13/00; B60T13/10; B60T13/24; B60T13/46; B60T13/52; B60T13/567; B60T7/00; B60T7/02; B60T7/04; B60T7/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20528; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
In a vehicle having a brake system, a brake pedal assembly, comprising: a brake pedal lever having a socket portion; means on the vehicle for swingably supporting said brake pedal lever for operative movement of said brake pedal lever to control actuation of the brake system; a push rod having a headed end portion positioned within said socket portion of said brake pedal lever; means on the vehicle for supporting said push rod for axial movement in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever to transfer the movement of said brake pedal lever to control actuation of the brake system; and spring means supported upon said brake pedal lever for biasingly retaining said headed end portion of said push rod in firm engagement with said socket portion to provide for said headed end portion of said push rod to pivot in engagement with said brake pedal lever and within said socket portion when said push rod is moved axially in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
In a vehicle having a brake system, a brake pedal assembly, comprising: a brake pedal lever having a socket portion; means on the vehicle for swingably supporting said brake pedal lever for operative movement of said brake pedal lever to control actuation of the brake system; a push rod having a headed end portion positioned within said socket portion of said brake pedal lever; means on the vehicle for supporting said push rod for axial movement in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever to transfer the movement of said brake pedal lever to control actuation of the brake system; and spring means supported upon said brake pedal lever for biasingly retaining said headed end portion of said push rod in firm engagement with said socket portion to provide for said headed end portion of said push rod to pivot in engagement with said brake pedal lever and within said socket portion when said push rod is moved axially in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
179 words
In a vehicle having a brake system, a brake pedal assembly, comprising: a brake pedal lever having a rounded out socket portion; means on the vehicle for swingably supporting said brake pedal lever for operative movement to control actuation of the vehicle brake system; a push rod having a rounded head portion positioned within said socket portion of said brake pedal lever; means on the vehicle for supporting said push rod for axial movement in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever to transfer the movement of said brake pedal lever to control actuation of the brake system; and Spring means supported upon said brake pedal lever and having an arm member resiliently engaging said rounded head portion of said push rod oppositely of said socket portion of said brake pedal lever for retaining said rounded head portion firmly in engagement with said socket portion and providing for said rounded head portion to pivot in engagement with said socket portion when said push rod is moved axially in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
179 words
In a vehicle having a brake system, a brake pedal assembly, comprising: a brake pedal lever having a rounded out socket portion; means on the vehicle for swingably supporting said brake pedal lever for operative movement to control actuation of the vehicle brake system; a push rod having a rounded head portion positioned within said socket portion of said brake pedal lever; means on the vehicle for supporting said push rod for axial movement in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever to transfer the movement of said brake pedal lever to control actuation of the brake system; and Spring means supported upon said brake pedal lever and having an arm member resiliently engaging said rounded head portion of said push rod oppositely of said socket portion of said brake pedal lever for retaining said rounded head portion firmly in engagement with said socket portion and providing for said rounded head portion to pivot in engagement with said socket portion when said push rod is moved axially in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
198 words
In a vehicle having a brake system, a brake pedal assembly, comprising: a brake pedal lever having an integral rounded out socket portion and also having a support member adjacent said socket portion; means on the vehicle for swingably supporting said brake pedal lever for operative movement to control actuation of the brake system; a push rod having a hemispherical end portion received within said socket portion of said brake pedal lever; means on the vehicle for supporting said push rod for axial movement in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever to transfer the movement of said brake pedal lever to control actuation of the brake system; and a spring having a first portion snap-fittingly engageable with said support member of said brake pedal lever and having a second arm portion biasingly engaging said hemispherical end portion of said push rod oppositely said socket portion for retaining said hemispherical head portion of said push rod in firm engagement with said socket portion and to provide for said hemispherical head portion to pivot in engagement with said socket portion when said push rod is moved axially in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
198 words
In a vehicle having a brake system, a brake pedal assembly, comprising: a brake pedal lever having an integral rounded out socket portion and also having a support member adjacent said socket portion; means on the vehicle for swingably supporting said brake pedal lever for operative movement to control actuation of the brake system; a push rod having a hemispherical end portion received within said socket portion of said brake pedal lever; means on the vehicle for supporting said push rod for axial movement in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever to transfer the movement of said brake pedal lever to control actuation of the brake system; and a spring having a first portion snap-fittingly engageable with said support member of said brake pedal lever and having a second arm portion biasingly engaging said hemispherical end portion of said push rod oppositely said socket portion for retaining said hemispherical head portion of said push rod in firm engagement with said socket portion and to provide for said hemispherical head portion to pivot in engagement with said socket portion when said push rod is moved axially in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
241 words
In a vehicle having a brake system, a brake pedal assembly, comprising: a brake pedal lever having a generally centrally located rounded out socket portion and also having an orificed support member adjacent said socket portion; means on the vehicle and adjacent the upper end of said brake pedal lever for swingably supporting said brake pedal lever for operative movement to control the actuation of the brake system; a push rod having a hemispherical head portion with a flat inner end and with said hemispherical head portion complementarily positioned within said socket portion of said brake pedal lever; means on the vehicle for supporting said push rod for axial movement in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever to transfer the movement of said brake pedal lever to control actuation of the brake system; and a spring having a first reversely bent portion slidably received upon said support member and having a detent snap-fittingly received within the orifice of said support member to retain said spring thereon, said spring having a pair of spaced apart arm portions extending about said push rod and resiliently engaging said flat inner end of said hemispherical head portion for retaining said hemispherical head portion in firm engagement with said socket portion and providing for said hemispherical head portion to pivot in engagement with said socket portion when said push rod is moved axially in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
241 words
In a vehicle having a brake system, a brake pedal assembly, comprising: a brake pedal lever having a generally centrally located rounded out socket portion and also having an orificed support member adjacent said socket portion; means on the vehicle and adjacent the upper end of said brake pedal lever for swingably supporting said brake pedal lever for operative movement to control the actuation of the brake system; a push rod having a hemispherical head portion with a flat inner end and with said hemispherical head portion complementarily positioned within said socket portion of said brake pedal lever; means on the vehicle for supporting said push rod for axial movement in response to operative movement of said brake pedal lever to transfer the movement of said brake pedal lever to control actuation of the brake system; and a spring having a first reversely bent portion slidably received upon said support member and having a detent snap-fittingly received within the orifice of said support member to retain said spring thereon, said spring having a pair of spaced apart arm portions extending about said push rod and resiliently engaging said flat inner end of said hemispherical head portion for retaining said hemispherical head portion in firm engagement with said socket portion and providing for said hemispherical head portion to pivot in engagement with said socket portion when said push rod is moved axially in response to operative movement of said brake pedal 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) | 1976-10-22 | 1977-04-23 | 1977-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-22 | 1981-04-23 | 1981-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-22 | 1985-04-23 | 1985-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |