Acceleration pedal module with controllable friction device
US7237453B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 30, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 30, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2066
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A power control device for drive motors in motor vehicles, in particular an accelerator pedal, includes an operating lever which may be operated by an operating force against a return force from a rest position on pivoting about a pivot axis. A damping device for damping the pivot motion of the operating lever is also included. The damping device is a friction device which includes a friction element. The friction element acts upon a component of the operating lever such that in addition to the return force a friction force is also overcome during a pivot movement of the operating lever in a direction away from the rest position.
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