# US 11,307,605 B2 · Pedal value generator for a motor vehicle, pedal value generator arrangement and method for controlling a motor vehicle > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 11,307,605 B2 - Document ID: US11307605B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 17/071,306 - Filed: 2020-10-15 - Published: 2021-05-20 - Granted: 2022-04-19 - Earliest claimed: 2020-10-15 - Assignees: AB Elektronik GmbH - Applicants: AB Elektronik GmbH - Inventors: Dirk Neubauer - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US11307605B2 ## CPC - G05G 1/305: {Compound pedal co-operating with two or more controlled members} - B60K 26/02: of initiating means or elements - B60T 7/042: {by electrical means, e.g. using travel or force sensors} - B60T 7/06: Disposition of pedal - G01L 3/00: Measuring torque, work, mechanical power, or mechanical efficiency, in general - G05G 1/36: Mounting units comprising an assembly of two or more pedals, e.g. for facilitating mounting - G05G 1/38: comprising means to continuously detect pedal position - G05G 1/40: adjustable - G05G 1/44: pivoting - G05G 9/00: Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously - B60K 2026/024: {Adjustable consoles, e.g. for changing position of mounting casings} - B60K 2026/026: {Adjusting of accelerator pedal positions} - B60T 2220/04: Pedal travel sensor, stroke sensor; Sensing brake request - B60T 2220/06: Adjustment of accelerator pedal reaction forces - B60Y 2300/18: Propelling the vehicle - B60Y 2400/307: Torque sensors - B60Y 2400/81: Braking systems - G05G: CONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY ("Bowden" or like mechanisms F16C1/10; gearings or mechanisms not peculiar to this purpose F16H; speed changing or reversing mechanisms for gearings conveying rotary motion F16H59/00 - F16H63/00) - B60K: ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PROPULSION UNITS OR OF TRANSMISSIONS IN VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENT OR MOUNTING OF PLURAL DIVERSE PRIME-MOVERS IN VEHICLES; AUXILIARY DRIVES FOR VEHICLES; INSTRUMENTATION OR DASHBOARDS FOR VEHICLES; ARRANGEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH COOLING, AIR INTAKE, GAS EXHAUST OR FUEL SUPPLY OF PROPULSION UNITS IN VEHICLES - B60T: VEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL (electrodynamic brake systems for vehicle, in general B60L; brakes per se, i.e. devices where braking effect occurs, including ultimate brake actuators, F16D); ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES - G01L: MEASURING FORCE, STRESS, TORQUE, WORK, MECHANICAL POWER, MECHANICAL EFFICIENCY, OR FLUID PRESSURE (weighing G01G) - B60Y: INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO ASPECTS CROSS-CUTTING VEHICLE TECHNOLOGY ## Abstract A pedal value generator 14 for a motor vehicle 30, a pedal value generator arrangement 10 and a method for controlling a motor vehicle 30 are described. A first pedal actuating surface 16 and, at a distance thereto, a second pedal actuating surface 18 are arranged on a cross member 20. A sensor arrangement 24 detects a torque M of the cross member 20 with respect to a torque axis X arranged between the first and second pedal actuating surfaces 16, 18 and for supplying an electrical actuation signal B1, B2 as a function of torque M. When an actuating force acts upon first pedal actuating surface 16 motor vehicle 30 can be accelerated and when an actuating force acts upon second pedal actuating surface 18 it can be decelerated. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A pedal value generator for a motor vehicle, comprising a cross member with a first pedal actuating surface and a second pedal actuating surface arranged at a distance from the first pedal actuating surface, and a sensor arrangement for detecting a torque of the cross member with respect to a torque axis arranged between the first and second pedal actuating surfaces and for supplying an electrical actuation signal as a function of the torque; wherein the cross member is arranged on a pedal arm, the pedal arm is arranged at least substantially rigid with respect to an actuation by a force acting on the first and second pedal actuating surfaces, wherein the pedal arm is pivotable about a pivot axis between an operating position and a rest position, the pivot axis forms an angle with the torque axis. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The pedal value generator according to claim 1, wherein the cross member is arranged at least substantially rigid. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The pedal value generator according to claim 1, wherein a locking member for locking the pedal arm in the operating position is provided. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The pedal value generator according to claim 1, wherein a cylinder member is provided for adjusting the pedal arm. ### Claim 5 (depends on 1) The pedal value generator according to claim 1, wherein a separating member is arranged between the first and second pedal actuating surfaces, the separating member extending at least substantially perpendicular to at least a portion of at least one of said pedal actuating surfaces. ### Claim 6 (depends on 1) The pedal value generator according to claim 1, wherein the first and second pedal actuating surfaces are arranged at least substantially in parallel to one another, the first pedal actuating surface is arranged offset relative to the second pedal actuating surface in an actuation direction. ### Claim 7 (depends on 1) The pedal value generator according to claim 1, comprising an evaluation unit for evaluating the torque and for supplying an acceleration signal when an actuating force is acting upon the first pedal actuating surface, and for supplying a brake signal when an actuating force is acting upon the second pedal actuating surface. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) A pedal value generator arrangement, comprising a legroom of a motor vehicle, and a pedal sensor according to claim 1 that is arranged therein. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) A method for controlling a motor vehicle wherein the detected torque of a pedal value generator according to claim 1 is evaluated and the motor vehicle is accelerated when an actuating force is acting upon the first pedal actuating surface and is decelerated when an actuating force is acting upon the second pedal actuating surface.