Clutch pedal operating through a fore and aft shaft in a fire wall of a vehicle

Claim 1

A foot pedal assembly for operation in a vehicle comprising, means defining an operator station including a wall forming an opening between an operator station and an engine compartment, a pedal support structure on said wall pivotally supporting said pedal, a return spring normally biasing said pedal to a return position, a pivotal shaft, a bearing supporting said shaft for extending through said wall and providing sound attenuation around said shaft, a cross bar connected to said shaft in said engine compartment forming a first arm for operating a clutch and a second arm for operating a brake, a cross member connected to said shaft in said operator station forming a first arm and a second arm, a link connected between said pedal and first arm of said cross member to pivotally rotate said shaft and selectively operate said clutch and brake, a brake engaging sensing device mounted in the operator station, a push rod connecting said second arm of said cross member for operating said push rod for selectively engaging said brake engagement sensing device and resisting the rotation of said shaft simultaneously with operation of said brake to thereby provide the operator a sense of "feel" when said brake is actuated.