Edward Kenneth Lewis
Engineering at Norfolk Rd, Fort Worth, TX

License number
Louisiana EI.0012386
Issued Date
Jan 1, 1900
Category
Civil Engineer
Address
Address
3612 Norfolk Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76109

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Translating Rudder Pedal System

US Patent:
4484722, Nov 27, 1984
Filed:
Jun 30, 1982
Appl. No.:
6/393834
Inventors:
George W. Larson - Fort Worth TX
William E. Lee - Tarrant County TX
Edward N. Lewis - Fort Worth TX
Assignee:
The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air
Force - Washington DC
International Classification:
B64C 1306
US Classification:
244235
Abstract:
A translating rudder pedal system which includes a rudder pedal assembly and a reclinable, translationally movable, seat operably connected to the pedal assembly, with both the pedal assembly and the seat mounted in a vehicle, such as an aircraft. The system ensures that, irrespective of the movement and positioning of the seat, the feet of the user seated in the seat always remain in contact with the control pedals of the rudder pedal assembly.