Multi-function vehicle control device
US10670141B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 16, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jun 2, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 17, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H2061/0244
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle control device includes a user-depressible portion that in some examples takes the form of a third foot pedal. The user-depressible portion may be depressed to varying degrees and then released to varying degrees. The degree and type of pedal movement is analyzed to determine one of a predetermined plurality of vehicle control functions that the drives wishes to perform.
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