Accelerator device
US12151555B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 3, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60Y2400/301
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An accelerator device includes a pedal lever, a reaction force adjuster and a controller. The pedal lever operates according to a stepping operation. The reaction force adjuster is driven by an actuator, and is capable of adjusting a reaction force that is a force in a direction of pushing back the pedal lever. The controller includes a target operation amount setting unit and a drive control unit. The target operation amount setting unit sets a target operation amount, which is an operation amount of the pedal lever according to a vehicle speed. The drive control unit controls a drive of the actuator. The controller controls the reaction force according to the target operation amount so that the operation amount of the pedal lever is within a target range when switching from an automatic drive to a manual drive.
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