Richard Lee Carter

US Patent:

6491147, Dec 10, 2002

Filed:

Nov 1, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/703969

Inventors:

John S Kargilis - Northville MI
Richard Carter - Shelby Township MI
Syed T Razzacki - Troy MI

Assignee:

DaimlerChrysler Corporation - Auburn Hills MI

International Classification:

B60K 4124

US Classification:

192 13R, 192 99 S

Abstract:

A method for attaching a clutch pedal assembly to a vehicle with a brake pedal assembly for a manual transmission conversion from an automatic transmission application including extension of a brake support shaft laterally from an existing brake pedal assembly and through a clutch pedal supporting bushing and then further outward into engagement with a wall of the vehicle. Specifically, the outward end of the support shaft is insertably extended through a hole in the wall of the vehicle for supporting that end portion of the shaft. The method further includes utilizing a metal cutting edge or tip on the outward end of the support shaft such that rotation of the support shaft can drill the support hole in the vehicle wall.

US Patent:

52460843, Sep 21, 1993

Filed:

Dec 14, 1992

Appl. No.:

7/989664

Inventors:

Diamond G. Ferraiuolo - Livonia MI
Richard C. Carter - Shelby Township MI

Assignee:

Chrysler Corporation - Highland Park MI

International Classification:

G05G 114

US Classification:

180323

Abstract:

As the automotive market becomes more global, and manufacturers are competing in many markets around the world, the need arises for a means of adapting a left hand drive vehicle to right hand drive and visa versa with a minimum of change to existing components, while at the same time maintaining comparable pedal geometry and compliance with applicable government standards. This invention provides for the flexibility of maintaining the brake booster on the left hand side of the vehicle, although not necessarily in the same location as with a left hand drive vehicle, and communicating with the brake pedal on the right hand side through a torque rod with additional links positioned on it to transfer the motion of the brake pedal to the brake booster push rod.