Dual pedal foot control for hydrostatic drives
AssigneeGraco Minnesota Inc.
InventorsMark M. Kiviahde, James C. Schroeder, Harold D. Johnson
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Abstract
In a propulsion unit having a hydrostatic drive, a pair of pedals 14 are clamped to the axle 12 in such a manner as to be comfortably positioned for the feet of the operator. The angular position of each pedal 14 relative to the axle 12 may be adjusted such that the two pedals 14 may have different angular orientations if desired. One pedal 14 may be comfortably positioned for directing forward motion of the vehicle while the other may be more comfortable for reverse motion. Set screws 16 are accessed through holes 14a in pedals 14 from above.
Claims1
In a propulsion unit having a hydrostatic drive on a frame having a longitudinal axis, an actuating rod operating said drive and a pair of pedals independently clamped to an axle in such a manner as to be comfortably positioned for the feet of the operator, the improvement comprising an aperture in each pedal, each said aperture being located to allow access to said clamp from above.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.