Brake-by-wire system for a vehicle with an adjustable brake pedal emulator assembly
US10166954B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60T2270/82
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake pedal assembly of a brake-by-wire system of a vehicle includes a support structure, a brake pedal pivotally engaged to the support structure at a first pivot axis, and a brake pedal emulator assembly. The brake pedal emulator assembly extends between and is pivotally engaged to the brake pedal and the support structure at respective second and third pivot axis. The brake pedal emulator assembly includes a brake pedal emulator and an adjustment mechanism aligned along a centerline intersecting the second and third pivot axis. The brake pedal emulator is constructed and arranged to displace axially when the brake pedal is actuated, and the adjustment mechanism is constructed and arranged to adjust axial displacement.
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