Combined accelerator and brake pedal for motor vehicle - pivots for throttle operation and moves directly downwards for braking

摘要

The driver of the vehicle places the sole of his foot onto the upper surface of the pedal (1) so that his heel rests in the raised rim at its lower edge. A bracket on the rear of the pedal allows the pedal to pivot on a horizontal shaft. The 'eye' on the end of the inner core (16) of the accelerator cable is fastened to a pin (14) on the side of the panel. The throttle is operated by tilting the pedal backwards or forwards. One end of the pivot shaft is mounted in a swinging plate (6), while the other end is linked, via a crank assembly to a conventional brake pedal and pivot arm (13). When the driver wishes to brake, he pushes against the main pedal. This operation releases any tension on the throttle cable inner (16) and operates the brake via the brake pedal.