Traction control system
US6561303B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 2, 2001 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 2, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2054
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A foot pedal is pivotally connected to a bracket member wherein it operatively communicates with a Hall Effect sensing device for use in sensing the position of the foot pedal. A Hall Effect sensing device communicates with a control module, whereby the combination of the assembly operates to logically determine the position of the foot pedal with respect to driving the vehicle in the forward or reverse positions as well as a neutral position. The control module in conjunction with the Hall Effect sensing device is operable to engage various vehicle components such as reverse indicating lights and the like. Additionally, the Hall Effect sensing device and control module may be used to disengage a secondary power source or power take off from the engine when driving the vehicle in the reverse direction. Finally, an electromagnet is electrically communicated with the control module so that when engaged by the control modules, the electromagnet fixedly holds the foot pedal in place to serve as a cruise control function.
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