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US4043217A
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Brake pedal
Assignee: Deutz Allis Corp
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Filing: 1976-08-04
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Granted: 1977-08-23
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Expires: 1996-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A brake pedal assembly including a pivotally supported base member carrying an arcuate shank having a radius of curvature equal to the radius of the arm of the pedal. The shank is removably fastened to the base member and a pedal pad is removably fastened to the arcuate portion of the shank for easy assembly of the brake pedal on the tractor.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl F. Kleist
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 06:12
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; Y10T74/15; Y10T74/1558; Y10T74/1584; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20006; Y10T74/20528; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A pedal comprising, a base member, mounting means pivotally supporting said base member, a shank member forming an arcuate segment and radial arm for connection with said base member, means adjustably fastening said shank member on said base member to adjustably set the radial length of said radial arm to equal the radius of curvature of said arcuate segment of said shank, a food pad, means fastening said foot pad to the end of said arcuate segment, a mounting flange on said foot pad, a tread portion on said foot pad, a resilient fold in said foot pad between said tread portion and said mounting flange to provide a shock absorbing means for reducing the pedal forces transmitted from said pedal to pedal operated mechanisms.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A pedal comprising, a base member, mounting means pivotally supporting said base member, a shank member forming an arcuate segment and radial arm for connection with said base member, means adjustably fastening said shank member on said base member to adjustably set the radial length of said radial arm to equal the radius of curvature of said arcuate segment of said shank, a food pad, means fastening said foot pad to the end of said arcuate segment, a mounting flange on said foot pad, a tread portion on said foot pad, a resilient fold in said foot pad between said tread portion and said mounting flange to provide a shock absorbing means for reducing the pedal forces transmitted from said pedal to pedal operated mechanisms.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A pedal as set forth in claim 1 wherein said foot pad defines a vertical cross-section forming an S-curve.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
A pedal as set forth in claim 1 wherein said shank defines a uniform cross-sectional area throughout the length of said shank.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A pedal as set forth in claim 1 including a depending fold in said foot pad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
53 words
A pedal as set forth in claim 1 including a second pedal, each of said pedals defining a groove formed by a depending fold forming a groove, a latch pivotally positioned in the groove of one pedal and pivotal for reception in the groove of the second pedal to operate said pedals simultaneously.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
48 words
A pedal as set forth in claim 1 wherein said support means includes a floorboard, means defining an opening for receiving the shank of said pedal, a boot mounted on said floorboard encircling said opening and extending to embrace said pedal for sealing the opening in said floorboard.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A pedal as set forth in claim 1 wherein said means for fastening said foot pad to said pedal includes means defining a recess on the end of said pedal, a U-bolt clamping said foot pad in said recess.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
A pedal as set forth in claim 1 wherein a sheet metal element forms said foot pad, said foot pad defines a slanted tread surface for engaging an operator's foot normal to the operating force.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
47 words
A pedal as set forth in claim 1 wherein said foot pad defines a sheet metal element, said sheet metal element includes a depending fold and a tread portion fold defining a double fold in said pad to provide resilience between the tread portion and said shank.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
91 words
A pedal as set forth in claim 1 including a second substantially identical pedal, said pedals defining brake pedals, means defining an axis for pivotally supporting both of said pedals, each of said pedals defining a depending fold defining a slot, means pivotally supporting a latch in one of said folds of said pedals, said latch pivotally positioned to a rest position in said one of said folds of one of said pedals and pivot to an operating position in the fold of said second pedal to operate said pedals simultaneously.
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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) | 1980-08-22 | 1981-02-21 | 1981-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-08-22 | 1985-02-21 | 1985-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-08-22 | 1989-02-21 | 1989-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |