SE1550871A1 - Mounting assembly for a control pedal of a vehicle - Google Patents

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SE1550871A1
SE1550871A1 SE1550871A SE1550871A SE1550871A1 SE 1550871 A1 SE1550871 A1 SE 1550871A1 SE 1550871 A SE1550871 A SE 1550871A SE 1550871 A SE1550871 A SE 1550871A SE 1550871 A1 SE1550871 A1 SE 1550871A1
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Åström Bill
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G05CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05GCONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/30Controlling members actuated by foot
    • G05G1/44Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
    • GPHYSICS
    • G05CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05GCONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/30Controlling members actuated by foot
    • G05G1/44Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
    • G05G1/445Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting about a central fulcrum
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60TVEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T7/00Brake-action initiating means
    • B60T7/02Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation
    • B60T7/04Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot actuated
    • B60T7/06Disposition of pedal
    • FMECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16CSHAFTS; FLEXIBLE SHAFTS; ELEMENTS OR CRANKSHAFT MECHANISMS; ROTARY BODIES OTHER THAN GEARING ELEMENTS; BEARINGS
    • F16C11/00Pivots; Pivotal connections
    • F16C11/04Pivotal connections
    • F16C11/10Arrangements for locking
    • YGENERAL TAGGING OF NEW TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENTS; GENERAL TAGGING OF CROSS-SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES SPANNING OVER SEVERAL SECTIONS OF THE IPC; TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
    • Y10TECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC
    • Y10STECHNICAL SUBJECTS COVERED BY FORMER USPC CROSS-REFERENCE ART COLLECTIONS [XRACs] AND DIGESTS
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Description

92984 assembly with a robust, and reliable mounting assembly with freedom from play. 92984 assembly with a robust, and reliable mounting assembly with freedom from play.

These objects of are met by a mounting assembly according to claim 1. These objects of are met by a mounting assembly according to claim 1.

[0005] The mounting assembly for a control pedal of a vehicle comprises two walls arranged in parallel in relation to each other, a pivot shaft extending between the walls, two locking means arranged to pivotally retain the pivot shaft in a use position between the walls, at least a control pedal rigidly provided on the pivot shaft, which control pedal and pivot shaft are rotatable around an axis of rotation. [0005] The mounting assembly for a control pedal of a vehicle comprises two walls arranged in parallel in relation to each other, a pivot shaft extending between the walls, two locking means arranged to pivotally retain the pivot shaft in a use position between the walls , at least a control pedal rigidly provided on the pivot shaft, which control pedal and pivot shaft are rotatable around an axis of rotation.

[0006] Further, the mounting assembly is provided with a joint which comprises at least one lock protrusion provided on at least one of the locking means and an internal groove provided in at least one of the walls , which internal groove the at least one lock protrusion is arranged to engage with when the locking means is in the use position, thereby preventing pivotal movement of the two locking means in relation to the walls. [0006] Further, the mounting assembly is provided with a joint which comprises at least one lock protrusion provided on at least one of the locking means and an internal groove provided in at least one of the walls, which internal groove the at least one lock protrusion is arranged to engage with when the locking means is in the use position, thereby preventing pivotal movement of the two locking means in relation to the walls.

[0007] The at least one lock protrusion may be radially extending from an outer surface of the locking means. The at least one lock protrusion may be provided with a lock protrusion parts, whereof first and second lock protrusion parts are arranged to engage with the internal groove and a third lock protrusion part is arranged to mesh with an internal side of at least one of the walls. The at least one lock protrusion may be radially extending from an outer surface of the locking means. The at least one lock protrusion may be provided with a lock protrusion parts, whereof first and second lock protrusion parts are arranged to engage with the internal groove and a third lock protrusion part is arranged to mesh with an internal side of at least one of the walls.

[0008] The first and second lock protrusion parts are arranged as side parts and the third lock protrusion part is arranged centrally in between the first and second lock protrusion parts. The third lock protrusion part is arranged to mesh with a stop arranged on the internal side of the wall, when in the use position. [0008] The first and second lock protrusion parts are arranged as side parts and the third lock protrusion part is arranged centrally in between the first and second lock protrusion parts. The third lock protrusion part is arranged to mesh with a stop arranged on the internal side of the wall, when in the use position.

[0009] Further, the locking means is provided with a securing protrusion provided on a side wall of the locking means and preferably arranged opposite the lock protrusion. The internal groove is preferably S-shaped. [0009] Further, the locking means is provided with a securing protrusion provided on a side wall of the locking means and preferably arranged opposite the lock protrusion. The internal groove is preferably S-shaped.

[0010] The lock protrusion may comprise resilient material properties, this to enable the lock protrusion to deflect in an axial direction along the axis of rotation and to achieve the locking action. ln another embodiment a resilient means is provided between the pivot shaft and the at least one locking means so that the 92984 lock protrusion is pushed outwards in an axial direction of the pivot shaft by the resilient means. The lock protrusion may comprise resilient material properties, this to enable the lock protrusion to the usion ect in an axial direction along the axis of rotation and to achieve the locking action. ln another embodiment a resilient means is provided between the pivot shaft and the at least one locking means so that the 92984 lock protrusion is pushed outwards in an axial direction of the pivot shaft by the resilient means.

[0011] The at least one Iocking means may be provided with a grip for enabling movement of the Iocking means from an insertion position to the use position. The grip may for example be a hex key grip. [0011] The at least one Iocking means may be provided with a grip for enabling movement of the Iocking means from an insertion position to the use position. The grip may for example be a hex key grip.

[0012] Each wall of the mounting assembly may be provided with a through opening with a shape complementary to the outer circumferential shape of the Iocking means, so as to be able to insert the Iocking means into the through opening.. The mounting assembly is preferably manufactured of a polymeric material.[0012] Each wall of the mounting assembly may be provided with a through opening with a shape complementary to the outer circumferential shape of the Iocking means, so as to be able to insert the Iocking means into the through opening .. The mounting assembly is preferably manufactured from a polymeric material.

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[0013] The invention is now described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which: [0013] The invention is now described, by way of example, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:

[0014] Fig. 1 shows a exploded isometric view of a mounting assembly according to the invention, Fig. 1 shows an exploded isometric view of a mounting assembly according to the invention,

[0015] Fig. 2 shows an isometric view in an assembled state of the mounting assembly, Fig. 2 shows an isometric view in an assembled state of the mounting assembly,

[0016] Fig. 3 shows a top view of a Iocking means according to the invention, Fig. 3 shows a top view of a Iocking means according to the invention,

[0017] Fig. 4 shows a isometric view of the Iocking means according to the invenflon, Fig. 4 shows an isometric view of the Iocking means according to the invention,

[0018] Fig. 5 shows a bottom view of the Iocking means according to the invenüon, Fig. 5 shows a bottom view of the Iocking means according to the invention,

[0019] Fig. 6 shows a side view of the mounting assembly, and Fig. 6 shows a side view of the mounting assembly, and

[0020] Fig. 7 shows a section view according to section A-A shown in Fig. 6. 92984 Description of embodiments Fig. 7 shows a section view according to section A-A shown in Fig. 6. 92984 Description of embodiments

[0021] ln the following, a detailed description of a mounting assembly 1 according to the invention is disclosed in detail in respect of embodiments and in reference to the accompanying drawings. All examples herein should be seen as part of general description and therefore possible to combine in any way in general terms. [0021] In the following, a detailed description of a mounting assembly 1 according to the invention is disclosed in detail in respect of embodiments and in reference to the accompanying drawings. All examples herein should be seen as part of general description and therefore possible to combine in any way in general terms.

[0022] Fig. 1 shows an exploded isometric view and Fig. 2 shows an isometric view in an assembled state of the mounting assembly 1. The mounting assembly 1 is arranged for pivotally supporting one or more control pedals 2 of a vehicle. The control pedal 2 may be a brake pedal, a clutch pedal or an accelerator pedal, or a group of two or more such pedals mounted on a single axis of rotation 8. Fig. 1 shows an exploded isometric view and Fig. 2 shows an isometric view in an assembled state of the mounting assembly 1. The mounting assembly 1 is arranged for pivotally supporting one or more control pedals 2 of a vehicle. The control pedal 2 may be a brake pedal, a clutch pedal or an accelerator pedal, or a group of two or more such pedals mounted on a single axis of rotation 8.

[0023] The mounting assembly 1 comprises two walls 3, 4 arranged in parallel in relation to each other. The walls 3, 4 are rigidly joined together by means of a rear wall 5. The walls 3, 4 are preferably generally perpendicularly arranged in relation to the rear wall 5, which rear wall 5 is provided with mounting holes 6 by means of which the mounting assembly 1 is fixed to the interior of the vehicle. The walls 3, 4 are also connected by means of a pivot shaft 7 which extend between the walls 3, 4. The pivot shaft 7 is preferably a cylindrical member, hollow or solid, but may also have any other configuration that is suitable for its use. At least a control pedal 2 is rigidly provided on the pivot shaft 7, such that the control pedal 2 may rotate in unison with the pivot shaft 7. ln the center point of the cylindrical pivot shaft 7 an axis of rotation 8 is arranged, around which the control pedal 2 and the pivot shaft 7 may rotate. Two locking means 9, 10 are arranged to pivotally retain the pivot shaft 7 in a use position between the walls 3, 4. [0023] The mounting assembly 1 comprises two walls 3, 4 arranged in parallel in relation to each other. The walls 3, 4 are rigidly joined together by means of a rear wall 5. The walls 3, 4 are preferably generally perpendicularly arranged in relation to the rear wall 5, which rear wall 5 is provided with mounting holes 6 by means of which the mounting assembly 1 is fixed to the interior of the vehicle. The walls 3, 4 are also connected by means of a pivot shaft 7 which extend between the walls 3, 4. The pivot shaft 7 is preferably a cylindrical member, hollow or solid, but may also have any other configuration that is suitable for its use. At least a control pedal 2 is rigidly provided on the pivot shaft 7, such that the control pedal 2 may rotate in unison with the pivot shaft 7. ln the center point of the cylindrical pivot shaft 7 an axis of rotation 8 is arranged, around which the control pedal 2 and the pivot shaft 7 may rotate. Two locking means 9, 10 are arranged to pivotally retain the pivot shaft 7 in a use position between the walls 3, 4.

[0024] The mounting assembly 1 is provided with a bayonet joint which comprises at least one lock protrusion 11 provided on at least one of the locking means 9, 10. ln one embodiment the walls 3, 4 may be provided with at least a wall protrusion (not shown). The lock protrusion 11 and wall protrusion (not shown) are arranged to mesh with each other when the locking means 9, 10 is in the use 92984 position, thereby preventing pivotal movement of the two Iocking means 9, 10 in relation to the walls 3, 4, when in the use position. [0024] The mounting assembly 1 is provided with a bayonet joint which comprises at least one lock protrusion 11 provided on at least one of the locking means 9, 10. ln one embodiment the walls 3, 4 may be provided with at least a wall protrusion (not shown). The lock protrusion 11 and wall protrusion (not shown) are arranged to mesh with each other when the locking means 9, 10 is in the use 92984 position, thereby preventing pivotal movement of the two Iocking means 9, 10 in relation to the walls 3 , 4, when in the use position.

[0025] Fig. 3-5 shows the Iocking means 9, 10. The Iocking means 9, 10 is a cylindrical shaped casing, which in a cross section taken along the axis of rotation 8 is substantially U-shaped. The function of the Iocking means 9, 10 is to hold the pivot shaft 7 and its control pedal 2 securely in place between the walls 3, 4, but also to minimize the play between the pivot shaft 7 and the walls 3, 4 and to act as a bearing for the pivot shaft 7, when a user applies a force to the control pedal 2 by means of a foot, and the pivot shaft 7 rotates around the axis of rotation 8. Fig. 3-5 shows the Iocking means 9, 10. The Iocking means 9, 10 is a cylindrical shaped casing, which in a cross section taken along the axis of rotation 8 is substantially U-shaped. The function of the Iocking means 9, 10 is to hold the pivot shaft 7 and its control pedal 2 securely in place between the walls 3, 4, but also to minimize the play between the pivot shaft 7 and the walls 3, 4 and to act as a bearing for the pivot shaft 7, when a user applies a force to the control pedal 2 by means of a foot, and the pivot shaft 7 rotates around the axis of rotation 8.

[0026] The Iocking means 9, 10 comprises a side wall 13 with an outer surface 14 and a closing wall 15. The side wall 13 is shaped as a hollow tube which is closed in an end by means of the closing wall 15. An inner diameter of the Iocking means 9, 10 of the hollow tube is larger than an outer diameter of the pivot shaft 7.[0026] The Iocking means 9, 10 comprises a side wall 13 with an outer surface 14 and a closing wall 15. The side wall 13 is shaped as a hollow tube which is closed at an end by means of the closing wall 15. An inner diameter of the Iocking means 9, 10 of the hollow tube is larger than an outer diameter of the pivot shaft 7.

This to allow the pivot shaft 7 to rotate within the Iocking means 9, 10 when the control pedal 2 is operated by a driver of the vehicle. This to allow the pivot shaft 7 to rotate within the Iocking means 9, 10 when the control pedal 2 is operated by a driver of the vehicle.

[0027] ln one embodiment, at least one of the Iocking means 9, 10 is provided with the at least one lock protrusion 11. ln an alternative embodiment the Iocking means 9, 10 may be provided with two or more lock protrusions 11, and thus also the wall 3, 4 is provided with two or more wall protrusions (not shown). The lock protrusion 11 extend in a radially direction, in relation to a center axis 8 of the hollow tube, from the outer surface 14 of the Iocking means 9, 10. The lock protrusion 11 may be provided with a cavity (not shown) with a radial extension.[0027] ln one embodiment, at least one of the Iocking means 9, 10 is provided with the at least one lock protrusion 11. ln an alternative embodiment the Iocking means 9, 10 may be provided with two or more lock protrusions 11, and thus also the wall 3, 4 is provided with two or more wall protrusions (not shown). The lock protrusion 11 may extend in a radially direction, in relation to a center axis 8 of the hollow tube, from the outer surface 14 of the Iocking means 9, 10. The lock protrusion 11 may be provided with a cavity (not shown) with a radial extension.

The cavity (not shown) may preferably have a semicircular shape, or any other suitable shape. The cavity (not shown) is arranged to mesh with the wall protrusion (not shown) which is provided with a complementary shaped engagement surface (not shown) as the cavity (not shown). Preferably, the cavity (not shown) of the lock protrusion 11 may be provided with corrugations, this to improve the Iocking action between the wall protrusion (not shown) and the lock protrusion 11. The lock protrusion 11 comprises preferably resilient material properties this to enable the lock protrusion 11 to deflect in an axial direction along 92984 the axis of rotation 8 and to achieve the Iocking action. ln another embodiment the resilient properties of the Iocking means 9, 10 is provided by a resilient means (not shown) between the pivot shaft 7 and the at least one Iocking means 9, 10, so that the resilient means is pushed outwards in an axial direction of the pivot shaft 7 by the resilient means. One example of the resilient means may be a coi| spring. The cavity (not shown) may preferably have a semicircular shape, or any other suitable shape. The cavity (not shown) is arranged to mesh with the wall protrusion (not shown) which is provided with a complementary shaped engagement surface (not shown) as the cavity (not shown). Preferably, the cavity (not shown) of the lock protrusion 11 may be provided with corrugations, this to improve the Iocking action between the wall protrusion (not shown) and the lock protrusion 11. The lock protrusion 11 comprises preferably resilient material properties this to enable the lock protrusion 11 to deflect in an axial direction along 92984 the axis of rotation 8 and to achieve the Iocking action. ln another embodiment the resilient properties of the Iocking means 9, 10 is provided by a resilient means (not shown) between the pivot shaft 7 and the at least one Iocking means 9, 10, so that the resilient means is pushed outwards in an axial direction of the pivot shaft 7 by the resilient means. One example of the resilient means may be a coi | running.

[0028] At least one of the Iocking means 9, 10 is provided with a grip 18 for enabling movement of the Iocking means 9, 10 from an insert position to the use position. The grip 18 may for example be a hex grip for a hex key. The grip 18 may also have any other suitable design. [0028] At least one of the Iocking means 9, 10 is provided with a grip 18 for enabling movement of the Iocking means 9, 10 from an insert position to the use position. The grip 18 may for example be a hex grip for a hex key. The grip 18 may also have any other suitable design.

[0029] Each wall 3, 4 of the mounting assembly 1 is provided with a through opening 19. The openings 19 are mainly of a circular design and the axis of rotation 8 for the pivot shaft 7 is provided in the center points of the openings 19.[0029] Each wall 3, 4 of the mounting assembly 1 is provided with a through opening 19. The openings 19 are mainly of a circular design and the axis of rotation 8 for the pivot shaft 7 is provided in the center points of the openings 19.

The openings 19 are provided with at least an indentation 20 in the wall 3, 4 along the circumference of the circular opening, which indentation 20 render it possible to insert the Iocking means 9, 10 into the wall 3, 4 at the insertion position. After the Iocking means have been inserted into the wall at the indentation, the Iocking means are twisted e.g. 90 degrees over the bayonet lock into the use position where the pivot shaft 7 is locked in place. The shape of the openings 19 are provided with a shape complementary to the outer circumferentially shape of the Iocking means 9, 10. The openings 19 are provided with at least one indentation 20 in the wall 3, 4 along the circumference of the circular opening, which indentation 20 render it possible to insert the Iocking means 9, 10 into the wall 3, 4 at the insertion position. After the Iocking means have been inserted into the wall at the indentation, the Iocking means are twisted e.g. 90 degrees over the bayonet lock into the use position where the pivot shaft 7 is locked in place. The shape of the openings 19 are provided with a shape complementary to the outer circumferentially shape of the Iocking means 9, 10.

[0030] At least one of the walls 3, 4 is provided with an internal groove 21. The groove 21 extend partly or wholly around a circumferential envelope surface 22 of the opening 19. The groove 21 may extend along 45-135°, preferably around 90° of the circumferential envelope surface 22 of the opening 19. The groove 21 preferably starts at the indentation 20 in the wall opening 19. [0030] At least one of the walls 3, 4 is provided with an internal groove 21. The groove 21 extend partly or wholly around a circumferential envelope surface 22 of the opening 19. The groove 21 may extend along 45-135 °, preferably around 90 ° of the circumferential envelope surface 22 of the opening 19. The groove 21 preferably starts at the indentation 20 in the wall opening 19.

[0031] ln one embodiment the internal groove 21 may be provided with the wall protrusion (not shown), the wall protrusion extending axially in the direction of the axis of rotation 8 and is provided on an edge 23 of the circumferentially extending groove 21. ln another embodiment the wall protrusion (not shown) is provided on an internal side 24 of the at least one wall 3, 4. 92984 In one embodiment the internal groove 21 may be provided with the wall protrusion (not shown), the wall protrusion extending axially in the direction of the axis of rotation 8 and is provided on an edge 23 of the circumferentially extending groove 21. In another embodiment the wall protrusion (not shown) is provided on an internal side 24 of the at least one wall 3, 4. 92984

[0032] ln one preferable embodiment, the lock protrusion 11 is arranged to engage with the internal groove 21, in the use position. The lock protrusion 11 may be provided with three lock protrusion parts 12, 16, 17. A first and a second of the three lock protrusion parts are preferably arranged as side parts 16, 17 of the lock protrusion 11, and a third of the three lock protrusion parts 12 is arranged centrally in between the lock protrusion side parts 16, 17. Further, the lock protrusions side parts 16, 17 may be axially displaced from the central lock protrusion part 12. The first and second lock protrusion parts 16, 17 may be arranged to engage with the internal groove 21 and the third lock protrusion part 12 may be arranged to mesh with an internal side 24 of the walls 3, 4, in the use position. The lock protrusion side parts 16, 17 are arranged to minimize axial play between the locking means 9, 10 and the wall 3, 4. The lock protrusion side parts 16, 17 mesh with the edge 23 of the internal groove 21. The central lock protrusion part 12 is arranged as a rotation stop, which prevents the locking means 9, 10 from rotation when the mounting assembly 1 is in the use position. The central lock protrusion part 12 is arranged to abut against a stop 25, arranged on the internal side 24, when in the use position. The abutment of the central lock protrusion part 12 against the stop 25, provides that axial forces may act on the locking means 9, 10 without rupture of the locking means 9, 10. Further, the locking means 9, 10 is provided with a securing protrusion 26 provided on a side wall 13 and arranged opposite the lock protrusion 11. In one preferred embodiment, the lock protrusion 11 is arranged to engage with the internal groove 21, in the use position. The lock protrusion 11 may be provided with three lock protrusion parts 12, 16, 17. A first and a second of the three lock protrusion parts are preferably arranged as side parts 16, 17 of the lock protrusion 11, and a third of the three lock protrusion parts 12 is arranged centrally in between the lock protrusion side parts 16, 17. Further, the lock protrusions side parts 16, 17 may be axially displaced from the central lock protrusion part 12. The first and second lock protrusion parts 16, 17 may be arranged to engage with the internal groove 21 and the third lock protrusion part 12 may be arranged to mesh with an internal side 24 of the walls 3, 4, in the use position. The lock protrusion side parts 16, 17 are arranged to minimize axial play between the locking means 9, 10 and the wall 3, 4. The lock protrusion side parts 16, 17 mesh with the edge 23 of the internal groove 21. The central lock protrusion part 12 is arranged as a rotation stop, which prevents the locking means 9, 10 from rotation when the mounting assembly 1 is in the use position. The central lock protrusion part 12 is arranged to abut against a stop 25, arranged on the internal side 24, when in the use position. The abutment of the central lock protrusion part 12 against the stop 25, provides that axial forces may act on the locking means 9, 10 without rupture of the locking means 9, 10. Further, the locking means 9, 10 is provided with a securing protrusion 26 provided on a side wall 13 and arranged opposite the lock protrusion 11.

[0033] Fig. 7 shows a section view taken along the section A-A shown in Fig. 6.Fig. 7 shows a section view taken along the section A-A shown in Fig. 6.

The internal groove 21 is S-shaped, this to provide a clamping action when the locking means 9, 10 is arranged in the wall 3, 4, in the use position. Upon insertion of the locking means 9, 10 in the internal groove 21, the lock protrusion 11 is inserted in a first part 28 of the internal groove 21, where after the lock protrusion 11 is rotated such that the lock protrusion 11 is moved along the internal groove 21 over the edge 23 and into a second part 29 of the internal groove 21 and the securing protrusion 26 simultaneously engage with the internal side wall 24 and the stop 25. When the lock protrusion 11 engage with the second part 29 of the internal groove, the locking means is in the use position. The second part 29 of the internal groove is arranged closer to the internal side wall 24 than the first part 28 92984 of the internal groove, which results in that when the Iocking means is rotated into the second part of the groove the clamping action of the pivot shaft is achieved. The internal groove 21 is S-shaped, this to provide a clamping action when the locking means 9, 10 is arranged in the wall 3, 4, in the use position. Upon insertion of the locking means 9, 10 in the internal groove 21, the lock protrusion 11 is inserted in a first part 28 of the internal groove 21, where after the lock protrusion 11 is rotated such that the lock protrusion 11 is moved along the internal groove 21 over the edge 23 and into a second part 29 of the internal groove 21 and the securing protrusion 26 simultaneously engage with the internal side wall 24 and the stop 25. When the lock protrusion 11 engage with the second part 29 of the internal groove, the locking means is in the use position. The second part 29 of the internal groove is arranged closer to the internal side wall 24 than the first part 28 92984 of the internal groove, which results in that when the Iocking means is rotated into the second part of the groove the clamping action of the pivot shaft is achieved.

[0034] Preferably the mounting assembly 1 is wholly or partly manufactured of a polymeric material. The mounting assembly 1 may in another embodiment be wholly or partly be manufactured of any another material such as (not shown) a metallic material. Preferably the mounting assembly 1 is wholly or partly manufactured from a polymeric material. The mounting assembly 1 may in another embodiment be wholly or partly be manufactured from any other material such as (not shown) a metallic material.

[0035] Upon assembly of the mounting assembly 1, the pivot shaft 7, upon which the control pedal 2 is rigidly attached, is introduced between the walls 3, 4.Upon assembly of the mounting assembly 1, the pivot shaft 7, upon which the control pedal 2 is rigidly attached, is introduced between the walls 3, 4.

One free end of the pivot shaft 7 is introduced into one of the openings 19 of the walls 3, 4, where after the pivot shaft 7 is angled down such that the other free end of the pivot shaft 7 may be introduced to the other wall 3, 4. To lock the pivot shaft 7 in a desired location, the Iocking means 9, 10 is oriented such that the lock protrusion 11 is oriented to coincide with the indentation 20 of the opening 19, in the so called insertion position. Thereafter, the Iocking means 9, 10 is rotated from the first part 28 of the internal groove 21 until the lock protrusion 11 abuts against the edge 23 of the internal groove 21 in the second part 29 of the internal groove 21, in the so called use position. The rotation of the Iocking means 9, 10 from the insert position to the use position where the lock protrusion 11 abut against the edge 23may be assisted by means of the grip 18 for enabling movement, such as a hex key.One free end of the pivot shaft 7 is introduced into one of the openings 19 of the walls 3, 4, where after the pivot shaft 7 is angled down such that the other free end of the pivot shaft 7 may be introduced to the other wall 3, 4. To lock the pivot shaft 7 in a desired location, the Iocking means 9, 10 is oriented such that the lock protrusion 11 is oriented to coincide with the indentation 20 of the opening 19, in the so called insertion position. Thereafter, the Iocking means 9, 10 is rotated from the first part 28 of the internal groove 21 until the lock protrusion 11 abuts against the edge 23 of the internal groove 21 in the second part 29 of the internal groove 21, in the so called use position. The rotation of the Iocking means 9, 10 from the insert position to the use position where the lock protrusion 11 abut against the edge 23may be assisted by means of the grip 18 for enabling movement, such as a hex key.

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92984 CLA|I\/IS 1. A mounting assembly (1) for a control pedal of a vehicle comprising: two walls (3, 4) arranged in parallel in relation to each other, a pivot shaft (7) extending between the walls (3, 4), two Iocking means (9, 10) arranged to pivotally retain the pivot shaft (7) between the walls (3, 4), at least a control pedal (2) rigidly provided on the pivot shaft (7), which control pedal (2) and pivot shaft (7) are rotatable around an axis of rotation (8), characterized in that the mounting assembly (1) is provided with a joint which comprises at least one lock protrusion (11) provided on at least one of the Iocking means (9, 10) and an internal groove (21) provided on at least one of the walls (3, 4), which internal groove the at least one lock protrusion (11) is arranged to engage with when the Iocking means (9, 10) is in the use position, thereby preventing pivotal movement of the two locking means (9,10) in relation to the walls (3, 4). 2. Mounting assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one lock protrusion (11) is radially extending from an outer surface (14) of the Iocking means (9, 10). 3. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-2, wherein the at least one lock protrusion (11) is provided with lock protrusion parts (12, 16, 17), whereof a first and a second lock protrusion part (16, 17) are arranged to engage with the internal groove (21) and a third lock protrusion part (12) is arranged to mesh with an internal side (24) of at least one of the walls (3, 4). 4. Mounting assembly according to claim 3, wherein the first and the second lock protrusion parts (16, 17) are arranged as side parts and the third lock protrusion part (12) is arranged centrally in between the lock protrusion parts (16, 17). 92984 10 5. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 3-4, wherein the first and the second lock protrusion parts (16, 17) are axially displaced from the third lock protrusion part (12). 6. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 3-5, wherein the third lock protrusion part (12) is arranged to mesh with a stop (25) arranged on the internal side (24) of the wall (3, 4), when in the use position. 7. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-6, wherein the locking means (9, 10) is provided with a securing protrusion (26) provided on a side wall (13) and arranged opposite the lock protrusion (11). 8. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-7, wherein the internal groove (21) is S-shaped. 9. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-8, wherein the lock protrusion (11) comprises resilient material properties. 10. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-9, wherein a resilient means is provided between the pivot shaft (7) and the at least one locking means (9, 10) so that the at least one locking means is pushed outwards in an axial direction of the pivot shaft (7) by the resilient means. 11. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-10, wherein the at least one locking means (9, 10) is provided with a grip (18) for enabling movement of the locking means (9, 10) from an insertion position to the use position. 12. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-11, wherein each wall (3, 4) is provided with a through opening (19) with a shape complementary to the outer circumferential shape of the locking means (9, 10). 13. Mounting assembly according to any of previous claims, wherein the mounting assembly (1) is manufactured of a polymeric material. Ansökningsnummer / Patent application No: 15 5 0871-6 I följande bilaga finns en översättning av patentkraven till svenska. Observera att det är patentkravens lydelse på engelska som gäller. A Swedish translation of the patent elaims is enclosed. Please note that only the English claims have legal effect. PATENTKRAV92984 CLA | I \ / IS 1. A mounting assembly (1) for a control pedal of a vehicle comprising: two walls (3, 4) arranged in parallel in relation to each other, a pivot shaft (7) extending between the walls (3, 4), two Iocking means (9, 10) arranged to pivotally retain the pivot shaft (7) between the walls (3, 4), at least a control pedal (2) rigidly provided on the pivot shaft (7) , which control pedal (2) and pivot shaft (7) are rotatable around an axis of rotation (8), characterized in that the mounting assembly (1) is provided with a joint which comprises at least one lock protrusion (11) provided on at least one of the Iocking means (9, 10) and an internal groove (21) provided on at least one of the walls (3, 4), which internal groove the at least one lock protrusion (11) is arranged to engage with when the Iocking means (9, 10) is in the use position, thereby preventing pivotal movement of the two locking means (9,10) in relation to the walls (3, 4). Mounting assembly according to claim 1, wherein the at least one lock protrusion (11) is radially extending from an outer surface (14) of the Iocking means (9, 10). Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-2, wherein the at least one lock protrusion (11) is provided with lock protrusion parts (12, 16, 17), whereof a first and a second lock protrusion part (16, 17 ) are arranged to engage with the internal groove (21) and a third lock protrusion part (12) is arranged to mesh with an internal side (24) of at least one of the walls (3, 4). Mounting assembly according to claim 3, wherein the first and the second lock protrusion parts (16, 17) are arranged as side parts and the third lock protrusion part (12) is arranged centrally in between the lock protrusion parts (16, 17 ). 92984 10 5. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 3-4, wherein the first and the second lock protrusion parts (16, 17) are axially displaced from the third lock protrusion part (12). Mounting assembly according to any of claims 3-5, wherein the third lock protrusion part (12) is arranged to mesh with a stop (25) arranged on the internal side (24) of the wall (3, 4), when in the use position. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-6, wherein the locking means (9, 10) is provided with a securing protrusion (26) provided on a side wall (13) and arranged opposite the lock protrusion (11). Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-7, wherein the internal groove (21) is S-shaped. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-8, wherein the lock protrusion (11) comprises resilient material properties. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-9, wherein a resilient means is provided between the pivot shaft (7) and the at least one locking means (9, 10) so that the at least one locking means is pushed outwards in an axial direction of the pivot shaft (7) by the resilient means. 11. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-10, wherein the at least one locking means (9, 10) is provided with a grip (18) for enabling movement of the locking means (9, 10) from an insertion position to the use position. Mounting assembly according to any of claims 1-11, wherein each wall (3, 4) is provided with a through opening (19) with a shape complementary to the outer circumferential shape of the locking means (9, 10). Mounting assembly according to any of previous claims, wherein the mounting assembly (1) is manufactured from a polymeric material. Anökningsnummer / Patent application No: 15 5 0871-6 The following appendix contains a translation of the patent claims into Swedish. Please note that the wording of the patent claims in English applies. A Swedish translation of the patent elaims is enclosed. Please note that only the English claims have legal effect. PATENT REQUIREMENTS 1. En uppbyggnadsenhet (1) för en styrpedal till ett fordon, innefattande: två väggar (3, 4) anordnade parallellt med avseende på varandra, en vridaxel (7) som sträcker sig mellan väggarna (3, 4), två låsorgan (9, 10) anordnade att vridbart hålla vridaxeln (7) mellan väggarna (3, 4), åtminstone en styrpedal (2) fast anordnad på vridaxeln (7), varvid styrpedalen (2) och vridaxeln (7) kan rotera runt en rotationsaxel (8), kännetecknad av att uppbyggnadsenheten (1) är försedd med en led som innefattar åtminstone ett låsutsprång (11) anordnat på åtminstone en av låsorganen (9, 10) och ett internt spår (21) anordnat på åtminstone en av väggarna (3, 4), varvid det åtminstone ett låsutsprånget (11) är anordnat att komma i ingrepp med det interna spåret när låsorganen (9, 10) är i användningspositionen, och varvid de två väggarna är försedda med åtminstone ett väggutsprång, varvid låsutsprånget (1 1) och väggutsprånget är anordnade att gripa in i varandra när låsorganet är i användningspositionen, därmed förhindrande vridrörelse av de två låsorganen (9, 10) i relation till väggarna (3, 4).A control unit (1) for a control pedal for a vehicle, comprising: two walls (3, 4) arranged parallel to each other, a pivot axis (7) extending between the walls (3, 4), two locking means (9 , 10) arranged to pivotally hold the pivot shaft (7) between the walls (3, 4), at least one control pedal (2) fixedly mounted on the pivot shaft (7), wherein the control pedal (2) and the pivot shaft (7) can rotate about a rotation shaft (8 ), characterized in that the building unit (1) is provided with a hinge comprising at least one locking projection (11) arranged on at least one of the locking means (9, 10) and an internal groove (21) arranged on at least one of the walls (3, 4). ), wherein the at least one locking projection (11) is arranged to engage the internal groove when the locking means (9, 10) are in the position of use, and wherein the two walls are provided with at least one wall projection, the locking projection (1 1) and the wall projections are arranged to engage each other when the locking means is in the position of use thereby preventing rotational movement of the two locking means (9, 10) in relation to the walls (3, 4). 2. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt krav 1, varvid det åtminstone ett låsutsprånget (11) sträcker sig radiellt från en yttre yta (14) av låsorganet (9, 10).A construction unit according to claim 1, wherein the at least one locking projection (11) extends radially from an outer surface (14) of the locking member (9, 10). 3. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt något av krav 1-2, varvid det åtminstone ett låsutsprånget (11) ärförsett med låsutsprångsdelar (12, 16, 17), av vilka en första och en andra låsutsprångsdel (16, 17) är anordnade att komma i ingrepp med det interna spåret (21 ) och en tredje låsutsprångsdel (12) är anordnad att vara i ingrepp med en intern sida (24) av åtminstone en av väggarna (3, 4).A construction unit according to any one of claims 1-2, wherein the at least one locking projection (11) is provided with locking projection parts (12, 16, 17), of which a first and a second locking projection part (16, 17) are arranged to engage with the internal groove (21) and a third locking projection part (12) are arranged to engage an internal side (24) of at least one of the walls (3, 4). 4. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt krav 3, varvid den första och den andra låsutsprångsdelen (16, 17) är anordnade som sidodelar och den tredje låsutsprångsdelen (12) är anordnad centralt mellan låsutsprångsdelarna (16, 17). 10A construction unit according to claim 3, wherein the first and the second locking projection part (16, 17) are arranged as side parts and the third locking projection part (12) is arranged centrally between the locking projection parts (16, 17). 10 5. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt något av krav 3-4, varvid den första och den andra låsutsprångsdelen (16, 17) är axiellt förskjutna från den tredje låsutsprångsdelen (12).A construction unit according to any one of claims 3-4, wherein the first and the second locking projection part (16, 17) are axially displaced from the third locking projection part (12). 6. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt något av krav 3-5, varvid den tredje låsutsprångsdelen (12) är anordnad att vara i ingrepp med ett stopp (25) anordnat på väggens (3, 4) interna sida (24), när den är i användningspositionen.A construction unit according to any one of claims 3-5, wherein the third locking projection part (12) is arranged to be in engagement with a stop (25) arranged on the internal side (24) of the wall (3, 4), when it is in the position of use. 7. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt något av krav 1-6, varvid låsorganet (9, 10) är försett med ett säkerhetsutspräng (26) anordnat på en sidovägg (13) och anordnat motsatt låsutsprånget (11).A construction unit according to any one of claims 1-6, wherein the locking means (9, 10) is provided with a safety projection (26) arranged on a side wall (13) and arranged opposite the locking projection (11). 8. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt något av krav 1-7, varvid det interna spåret (21) är S-format.A construction unit according to any one of claims 1-7, wherein the internal groove (21) is S-shaped. 9. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt något av krav 1-8, varvid låsutsprånget (11) har fjädrande materialegenskaper.A construction unit according to any one of claims 1-8, wherein the locking projection (11) has resilient material properties. 10. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt något av krav 1-9, varvid ett fjädrande organ är anordnat mellan vridaxeln (7) och det åtminstone ett låsorganet (9, 10) så att det åtminstone ett låsorganet trycks utåt av det fjädrande organet i en axiell riktning av vridaxeln (7).A construction unit according to any one of claims 1-9, wherein a resilient member is arranged between the axis of rotation (7) and the at least one locking member (9, 10) so that the at least one locking member is pushed outwards by the resilient member in an axial direction of the axis of rotation (7). 11. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt något av krav 1-10, varvid det åtminstone ett låsorganet (9, 10) är försett med ett grepp (18) för att möjliggöra rörelse av låsorganet (9, 10) från en isättningsposition till användningspositionen.A construction unit according to any one of claims 1-10, wherein the at least one locking member (9, 10) is provided with a grip (18) to enable movement of the locking member (9, 10) from an insertion position to the position of use. 12. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt något av krav 1-11, varvid varje vägg (3, 4) är försedd med en genomgående öppning (19) med en form som är komplementär till låsorganets (9, 10) yttre omkretsform.A construction unit according to any one of claims 1-11, wherein each wall (3, 4) is provided with a through-opening (19) with a shape which is complementary to the outer circumferential shape of the locking member (9, 10). 13. Uppbyggnadsenhet enligt något av föregående krav, varvid uppbyggnadsenheten (1) är tillverkad av ett polymert material.A construction unit according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the construction unit (1) is made of a polymeric material.
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