Dual pedal foot control for hydrostatic drive
AssigneeGraco Minnesota Inc.
InventorsJames C. Schroeder, Bradley K. Voigt
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Abstract
In a propulsion unit having a hydrostatic drive, a pair of pedals are clamped to the axle in such a manner as to be comfortably positioned for the feet of the operator. The angular position of each pedal relative to the axle may be adjusted such that the two pedals may have different angular orientations if desired. One pedal may be comfortably positioned for directing forward motion of the vehicle while the other may be more comfortable for reverse motion.
Claims1
In a propulsion unit having a hydrostatic drive on a frame having a longitudinal axis and an actuating rod operating said drive, the improvement comprising a pair of pedals independently clamped to an axle in such a manner as to be positioned for the feet of the operator, said actuating rod being attached to said axle, each said pedal having first and second ends, said first and second ends being located on opposites sides of and extending from said axle so as to allow either pedal to be operated by the operator's heel and/or toe in order to operate said hydrostatic drive.
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