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CN-121989807-A - Connecting rod assembly for vehicle pedal

CN121989807ACN 121989807 ACN121989807 ACN 121989807ACN-121989807-A

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a "link assembly for a vehicle pedal". A motor vehicle may include a body including an opening. The motor vehicle may further comprise a pedal comprising a pedal. The motor vehicle may further include a linkage assembly configured to guide movement of the footrest between a stowed position and at least one deployed position. The footrest may be spaced apart from a ground view adjacent the motor vehicle when the footrest is in the at least one extended position. Further, the linkage assembly may include a first link configured such that at least a portion of the first link moves away from the opening when the footrest is moved to the deployed position and such that the first link is configured to provide an armrest when the footrest is in the at least one deployed position.

Inventors

  • Vishal vinayak nagashkar
  • Scott nidam
  • Sangram lakshmann tamhankar

Assignees

  • 福特全球技术公司

Dates

Publication Date
20260508
Application Date
20251023
Priority Date
20241029

Claims (15)

  1. 1. A motor vehicle, comprising: A body including an opening; A pedal comprising a pedal, and A linkage assembly configured to guide movement of the footrest between a stowed position and at least one deployed position, wherein the footrest is spaced apart from a ground view adjacent the motor vehicle when the footrest is in the at least one deployed position, and wherein the linkage assembly includes a first link configured such that at least a portion of the first link moves away from the opening when the footrest is moved to the deployed position, and such that the first link is configured to provide an armrest when the footrest is in the at least one deployed position.
  2. 2. The motor vehicle of claim 1, wherein adjacent to the first end of the first link, the first link is pivotably connected to the body at a location spaced from a floor of an interior space of the motor vehicle.
  3. 3. The motor vehicle of claim 2, wherein: adjacent a second end opposite the first end of the first link, the first link being pivotably connected to the second link adjacent the first end of the second link, and A second link connected to the foothold adjacent a second end of the second link opposite the first end of the second link.
  4. 4. A motor vehicle as claimed in claim 3, wherein the first and second links are arranged at an angle of substantially 90 ° relative to each other when the foothold is in one of the deployed positions.
  5. 5. A motor vehicle as claimed in claim 3, wherein when the foothold is in one of the deployed positions, the first link is substantially parallel to the ground view and the second link is substantially perpendicular to the ground view.
  6. 6. A motor vehicle as claimed in claim 3, wherein the second link is configured to provide an armrest when the foothold is in the at least one deployed position.
  7. 7. A motor vehicle in accordance with claim 3, wherein at least one of said first and second links is at least partially received in a recess formed in said body when said step is in said stowed position.
  8. 8. The motor vehicle of claim 2, wherein the first link is connected to the step proximate a second end of the first link opposite the first end of the first link.
  9. 9. The motor vehicle of claim 8, wherein adjacent the first end of the first link, the first link is coupled to the vehicle body such that the first link is configured to pivot and slide relative to the vehicle body.
  10. 10. The motor vehicle of claim 9, wherein the body includes a slot and a pin coupled to the first link adjacent the first end of the first link protrudes into the slot.
  11. 11. The motor vehicle of claim 1, wherein the first link includes indicia configured to provide a visual cue regarding the presence of the armrest.
  12. 12. The motor vehicle of claim 11, wherein the armrest is provided by a cover configured to fit over a portion of the first link.
  13. 13. The motor vehicle of claim 1, further comprising a door configured to open and close to selectively expose and cover the opening, and wherein the first link is at least partially received in a recess formed in the door when the step is in the stowed position and the door is closed.
  14. 14. The motor vehicle of claim 1, wherein the first link is disposed substantially on a side of the foot rest opposite the ground view.
  15. 15. The motor vehicle of claim 1, wherein: the linkage assembly includes a further linkage rod, Adjacent to a first end of the other link, the other link being connected to the vehicle body, and Adjacent a second end of the other link opposite the first end of the other link, the other link being connected to the foot pedal.

Description

Connecting rod assembly for vehicle pedal Technical Field The present disclosure relates to motor vehicles having pedals, and in particular to a linkage assembly configured to guide movement of the pedals. Background Some motor vehicles, such as vans, include an interior space having a passenger compartment and a cargo area. The cargo area is typically accessible via one or more doors proximate the rear of the vehicle. Such vans are known to include a step proximate to the rear bumper to facilitate access to the cargo area, and in particular, to assist a user in loading and unloading items to and from the cargo area. Vans having such features are sometimes referred to as "walk-in" vans and are commonly used for a variety of purposes, including merchandise transportation and other commercial or industrial applications. Disclosure of Invention In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle comprising a body including an opening, a step including a step, and a link assembly configured to guide movement of the step between a stowed position and at least one deployed position, wherein the step is spaced apart from a ground view adjacent the motor vehicle when the step is in the at least one deployed position, and wherein the link assembly includes a first link configured such that at least a portion of the first link moves away from the opening when the step is moved to the deployed position, and such that the first link is configured to provide an armrest when the step is in the at least one deployed position. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, wherein adjacent to a first end of the first link, the first link is pivotably connected to the body at a location spaced from a floor of an interior space of the motor vehicle. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle wherein the first link is pivotably connected to a second link adjacent a second end opposite the first end of the first link, and the second link is connected to the step adjacent a second end of the second link opposite the first end of the second link. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle wherein the first link and the second link are disposed at an angle of substantially 90 ° relative to each other when the foot rest is in one of the deployed positions. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle wherein the first link is substantially parallel to the ground view and the second link is substantially perpendicular to the ground view when the foothold is in one of the deployed positions. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, wherein the second link is configured to provide an armrest when the footrest is in the at least one deployed position. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle wherein at least one of the first link and the second link is at least partially received in a recess formed in the body when the step is in the stowed position. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle wherein the first link is connected to the step proximate a second end of the first link opposite the first end of the first link. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle wherein adjacent to the first end of the first link, the first link is coupled to the vehicle body such that the first link is configured to pivot and slide relative to the vehicle body. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle wherein the body includes a slot and a pin coupled to the first link adjacent the first end of the first link protrudes into the slot. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, wherein the first link includes indicia configured to provide a visual cue regarding the presence of the armrest. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle, wherein the armrest is provided by a cover configured to fit over a portion of the first link. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle further comprising a door configured to open and close to selectively expose and cover the opening, and wherein the first link is at least partially received in a recess formed in the door when the step is in the stowed position and the door is closed. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to an automotive vehicle wherein the first link is disposed substantially on a side of the foot rest opposite the ground view. In some aspects, the technology described herein relates to a motor vehicle further comprising a floor of an interior space of the motor vehicle, a motor configured to move the linkage assembly to adjust a position of the step, at least one sensor configured to obtain information indicative of a height of the step relative to the ground view, a