Michael J Mckale

US Patent:

6360618, Mar 26, 2002

Filed:

Jun 10, 1999

Appl. No.:

09/329509

Inventors:

Hassan Anahid - Troy MI
Joseph John Zwolinski - Warren MI
Liwen Xu - Troy MI
Michael Joseph McKale - Troy MI

Assignee:

Delphi Technologies, Inc. - Troy MI

International Classification:

G01L 104

US Classification:

73862627, 73774

Abstract:

A weight sensing system is provided for use with a seat disposed within an occupant compartment of the vehicle. The weight sensing system includes a sensing mechanism positioned on a seat frame of the seat for measuring a strain on the seat frame due to a seated occupant weight.

US Patent:

59964391, Dec 7, 1999

Filed:

Jul 22, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/120609

Inventors:

Robert Douglas Elton - Ann Arbor MI
Michael Joseph McKale - Troy MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

G05G 114
B60K 1730
B60K 2810

US Classification:

74512

Abstract:

A brake pedal mechanism limits the reaction force applied on a brake pedal lever pivot. The pivot is formed by a slot closed by a tang yieldably connected to a retaining arm of a pivotable release lever. A release arm of the release lever is engagable by an actuating rod of a brake booster when moved beyond the normal travel limit of the rod. In one case, excessive brake pedal force causes the tang to yield and release the brake pedal pivot pin. In another case, excess rearward motion of the actuating rod pivots the release lever, lifting the tang and freeing the pivot pin. In either case, the reaction force on the pivot is maintained below a desired limit.

US Patent:

60735155, Jun 13, 2000

Filed:

Jul 21, 1998

Appl. No.:

9/120162

Inventors:

Robert Douglas Elton - Ann Arbor MI
Michael Joseph McKale - Troy MI

Assignee:

General Motors Corporation - Detroit MI

International Classification:

G05G 118
G05G 114

US Classification:

74564

Abstract:

An adjustable foot support for an automotive vehicle, having at least one adjustable actuating foot pedal movable between forward and rear pedal adjustment positions to accommodate varying leg lengths of various operators, includes a normally stationary foot rest for optionally resting a foot of a vehicle operator during periods of inactivity and foot rest adjusting means for selectively adjusting said foot rest between stationary forward and rear foot rest adjustment positions to position the foot rest in a comfortable position that accommodates the varying leg lengths of various operators. The adjusting means may be a powered linkage and is optionally movable in concert with the adjustment linkage of an associated pedal, such as a brake pedal. The foot rest may include dual portions including a foot supporting surface for resting an inactive foot of an operator and a laterally extending heel supporting surface positioned below the brake pedal for limiting relative travel of a heel and ball of a foot operatively engaging the brake pedal.