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US 2015/0277475 A1Published application
Accelerator Pedal Feedback System
AssigneeAtieva, Inc.
InventorJean-Philippe Gauthier
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Abstract
An accelerator pedal feedback system is provided that supplies the driver with a tactile indicator, via a change in pedal resistance, when a monitored vehicle characteristic such as battery pack capacity falls below a preset level. The change in pedal resistance is achieved by preloading the accelerator pedal's spring assembly.
Claims21
A vehicle pedal accelerator assembly, comprising:
- an accelerator pedal;
- and
- a spring assembly, wherein an accelerator linkage arm couples said accelerator pedal to said spring assembly, said spring assembly comprising:
- a spring;
- a spring compression member coupled to said accelerator linkage arm, wherein said spring compression member is proximate to a first end of said spring;
- a rear spring support member proximate to a second end of said spring, said rear spring support member positionable in at least a first position and a second position, wherein said rear spring support member in said second position increases preload compression of said spring compared to said first position, and wherein said rear spring support member in said second position increases accelerator pedal resistance compared to said first position;
- an adjustment mechanism coupled to said rear spring support member, wherein upon receipt of a first control signal said adjustment mechanism is configured to move said rear spring support member to said first position, and wherein upon receipt of a second control signal said adjustment mechanism is configured to move said rear spring support member to said second position;
- and
- a preload adjustment controller coupled to said adjustment mechanism, said preload adjustment controller configured to transmit said first and second control signals to said adjustment mechanism.
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