Kickdown switch for acceleration pedal and method of controlling misoperation of acceleration pedal using the same
US11305648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2019 |
| Grant date | Apr 19, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 6, 2040 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG05G5/03
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A kickdown switch for an accelerator pedal informs a driver of a misoperation state by using a kickdown switch provided in the accelerator pedal when the driver misoperates the accelerator pedal rather than operating a brake pedal while braking is required. Accordingly, the driver can definitely recognize the misoperation state of the accelerator pedal and rapidly stop misoperation of the accelerator pedal and sudden acceleration of the vehicle, whereby occurrence of accidents can be prevented.
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