Floor mount ETC pedal with integrated kickdown and tactile alert mechanisms
US9110490B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 29, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 18, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 29, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20528
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A pedal assembly for simulating the feel of a standard pedal assembly in a vehicle. The pedal assembly includes a pedal pivotally mounted to a housing. A lever arm is further provided connecting the pedal to the housing. A kickdown subassembly is mounted within the housing. The kickdown subassembly includes a bead and an abutment portion. Depression of the pedal assembly results in movement of the bead towards the abutment portion and provides for kickdown when the bead contacts the abutment portion and then subsequently moves past the abutment portion.
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