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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8136392 | Pedal operation amount detecting apparatus In a pedal operation amount detecting apparatus, a brake pedal and a crevice fixed to an end portion of an operation rod are rotatably coupled by a coupling shaft, a bush is interposed between the brake pedal and the coupling shaft, and detectors are mounted on an o... | 03/20/2012 |
| 8001836 | Pedal operation amount detecting apparatus A pedal operation amount detecting apparatus detects a pedal operation amount based on a load applied by a rotating operation of an operating pedal between the operating pedal and a connecting shaft which rotatably connects the operating pedal and a connecting membe... | 08/23/2011 |
| 7950275 | Manipulation simulator A manipulation simulator including an input member which moves in response to a driver's braking operation; a reaction force generation device which generates a reaction force according to an amount of deformation; an output member which deforms the reaction force g... | 05/31/2011 |
| 7313951 | Brake pedal positioning apparatus and method A pedal positioning apparatus has a ratcheting assembly that includes a handle, a shaft, an attachment arm that extends from the handle and at least one trigger. The pedal positioning apparatus also includes a lever arm having a first end and a second end. The lever... | 01/01/2008 |
| 7231820 | Test stand for hydraulic oscillator using gas-filled shock absorbers A test stand and related method for testing a hydraulic oscillator cylinder having an oscillating drive includes gas-filled shock absorbers for reacting oscillating movement of the oscillating drive to simulate operational load conditions of the oscillator cylinder.... | 06/19/2007 |
| 7191642 | Method, apparatus and system for measuring brake force A brake force measurement system comprises at least one sensor configured to generate an output indicative of a force applied by to a first braking member associated with a rotatable wheel of a vehicle by a second braking member. The second braking member may be an ... | 03/20/2007 |
| 7134810 | Yieldable prop having a yield section A yieldable prop having a first end and a second end includes a first hollow conduit, a second conduit slidably received in the first hollow conduit, and a clamp assembly positioned adjacent the juncture of the first hollow conduit and the second conduit. A yield se... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7134327 | Pedaling force sensor and pedaling force detection device using the sensor A force-on-pedal sensor of the present invention includes a cylindrical substrate (11) whose one end is closed having: a hole part (11d) at a center of its side section (11c); and a strain resistance element (13) via an insu... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7093515 | Accelerator pedal device for a vehicle When a seat belt 14 is unfastened, reactive force against treading pressure on the accelerator pedal is enhanced by a pedal reactive force enhancer 10 even if a driver tries to drive a vehicle by turning on an ignition switch 18 and pressing on ... | 08/22/2006 |
| 7066049 | Wear-free accelerator pedal kick-down switch The present invention relates to an accelerator pedal for a motor vehicle, especially one with an automatic gearbox. The pedal includes a pedal arm which in one end area thereof is pivotally mounted about a pivoting axis and which in the other end thereof is provide... | 06/27/2006 |
| 7022045 | Vehicle accelerator pedal device An accelerator pedal device includes a pedal reaction force providing device for providing a reaction force to an accelerator pedal according to an amount of depression of the accelerator pedal operated by a driver. The reaction force to be provided from the pedal r... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7021131 | Fixture for supporting a brake pedal tester A fixture supports a brake pedal tester on a floor pan of an automotive vehicle. Locking pins are mounted on the fixture. The locking pins are adapted to extend into locating holes in the floor pan. The brake pedal tester is mounted on the fixture forwardly of the l... | 04/04/2006 |
| 7000500 | Bicycle pedal with a self-adjustable retainer for fastening one foot of a rider to a foot-supporting portion A bicycle pedal has a foot-supporting portion and a retainer that includes flexible first and second retaining bands, an elongated resilient connecting member, and a flexible sleeve. The first and second retaining bands extend respectively from two opposite sides of... | 02/21/2006 |
| 6918466 | Lockable brake pedal fastener An improved brake pedal fastener adapted for use with a tandem-type braking system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the brake pedal fastener can be selectively locked against and removed from varying sized brake pedals in a quick and easy manner. ... | 07/19/2005 |
| 6871916 | Sensor module integrating both the measurement of a rod travel and measurement of the force exerted on said rod A sensor module including a processing unit, a stroke sensor and a force sensor (3) for obtaining data relating to both a force exerted on an axially-moving rod (1) and the travel of the rod through a determination of the position of the piston (2 | 03/29/2005 |
| 6736003 | Vehicle performance evaluation test method and apparatus A method and apparatus conduct a performance evaluation test for a vehicle in which an actuator that applies a depressing force to a control member to be operated by a vehicle operator is controlled by a controller. The controller controls the actuator to automatica... | 05/18/2004 |
| 6681620 | Vehicle performance evaluation test method and apparatus A method and apparatus for conducting a vehicle performance evaluation test by automatically depressing a control member of the vehicle to be depressed by a vehicle operator uses an actuator of a vehicle performance evaluation test apparatus. The actuator... | 01/27/2004 |
| 6614346 | Method and device for diagnosing a brake switch A method of generating an error signal (F) in a motor vehicle having a brake actuating means (16) that is actuatable by the vehicle's driver, through which a brake system is activated, and detection means (16a), through which actuation of the brake actuat... | 09/02/2003 |
| 6595045 | Vehicular sensors A brake stroke sensor and an steering sensor are individually and collectively provided. A brake stroke sensor includes a force-receiving plate, a second plate movable relative to the force-receiving plate, a spring disposed between the plates and operati... | 07/22/2003 |
| 6505496 | Driver actuated accelerator mechanism with accelerator opening sensor A support shaft is non-rotationally inserted into bearing plates of support member. Accelerator rotor is attached to support shaft and can rotate, and a driver rotates it by means of the actuation of the accelerator pedal. Sensor rotor of accelerator open... | 01/14/2003 |
| 6446500 | Pedal-travel sensor device In a pedal-travel sensor device with a kick-down mechanism, when the gas pedal is actuated, an electrical signal should be produced at the same time as a clearly perceptible jump in force. The pedal-travel sensor device proposed here is provided with leaf... | 09/10/2002 |
| 6363774 | Method and apparatus for brake leak detection A vehicle brake leakage detector installs between a vehicle brake pedal and a reference point such as a steering wheel, for testing vehicle hydraulic brake systems, and, specifically, for detecting brake fluid leaks. A brake contact at one end of the dete... | 04/02/2002 |
| 6323779 | Displacement sensing apparatus A pedal stroke sensor a rotor that rotates with a brake pedal with a pair of brushes fixed on the rotor. The brushes are inclined oppositely to each other along rotating direction of the rotor and contact a circuit printed on a circuit board to generate o... | 11/27/2001 |
| 6134956 | Monitor for uncommanded braking The monitor for uncommanded braking controls uncommanded brake application on one or more wheels during takeoff of an aircraft. Brake pedal application is determined, brake pressure is measured, and brake pressure is compared with a selected threshold bra... | 10/24/2000 |
| 5962777 | Monitor for uncommanded braking The monitor for uncommanded braking controls uncommanded brake application on one or more wheels during takeoff of an aircraft. Brake pedal application is determined, brake pressure is measured, and brake pressure is compared with a selected threshold bra... | 10/05/1999 |
| 5908983 | Method and apparatus for testing the brake system of a vehicle For the detection of undissolved gas in the brake system; hydraulic pressure is built up and at least one characteristic value for the pressure buildup such as the master cylinder pressure, the brake pedal distance, the drop in storage chamber pressure, e... | 06/01/1999 |
| 5892437 | On-board brake warning device for air brake equipped vehicles A brake warning system for vehicles with pneumatic air brakes monitors various factors to provide an indication of a pending or actual brake failure condition. According to one embodiment, vehicle brakes are tested by determining a delay time between pres... | 04/06/1999 |
| 5786532 | Brake fit adjuster A brake fit adjuster supports a brake drum on a rotatable drum support 20. A brake shoe unit is locked on a mounting mechanism 40. A brake fit is adjusted by applying a pulling force on a wire harness and pressing a brake shoe unit against the inner surfa... | 07/28/1998 |
| 5777218 | Monitor for uncommanded braking The monitor for uncommanded braking controls uncommanded brake application on one or more wheels during takeoff of an aircraft. Brake pedal application is determined, brake pressure is measured, and brake pressure is compared with a selected threshold bra... | 07/07/1998 |
| 5767768 | Brake pad wear detection and warning system A resiliently biased plunger extends through a hole completely through the brake shoe and into a hole partially into the brake pad. The hole in the brake pad is of a depth that leaves the desired brake pad wear intact. When the brake pad is worn to the de... | 06/16/1998 |
| 5681992 | Process to determine the response pressure of a brake in a vehicle braking system A process to determine the response pressure of a brake in a braking system of a vehicle comprises: measuring the existing vehicle deceleration of the vehicle to determine a value of ground-vehicle deceleration, supplying a test pressure to the brake, mea... | 10/28/1997 |
| 5583288 | Combination vehicle brake light inspection device and tire billy A combination brake light testing device and tire billy is provided for use with a vehicle, such as a school bus or any C.D.L. (Commercial Driver License) vehicle. The device includes an elongated tube having an elongated rod telescopically received withi... | 12/10/1996 |
| 5483825 | Accelerator pedal system performance measurement apparatus An apparatus for measuring the performance of an accelerator pedal of an automotive vehicle includes a torso member which is seated in a driving position of an automobile. The torso member has a leg mechanism connected thereto for actuating an accelerator... | 01/16/1996 |
| 5406837 | Vehicle testing device and method A vehicle testing device and method are provided whereby a mechanic can easily test the pneumatic brake system of a tractor, converter dolly and trailer. In addition, electrical circuitry is supplied to allow the mechanic to check the electrical circuits ... | 04/18/1995 |
| 5172589 | Robot driver A robot driver for a motor vehicle, which has a central casing (4) to be mounted in the passenger compartment (1) and actuating elements (5) for pedals (6) and, if appropriate, gear lever, can be mounted in the passenger compartment in a stable and uncomp... | 12/22/1992 |
| 5168750 | Apparatus for testing the brakes of motor vehicles Apparatus for testing the brake system of a motor vehicle has a housing which can be coupled to the rails for the driver's seat and supports a drive for a reciprocable depressing unit for the brake pedal. The depressing unit has a rear section which is mo... | 12/08/1992 |
| 4948930 | Length-adjusting device on a switch Length-adjusting device is provided on a switch, intended to indicate the shift of an object from a normal position. The switch comprises a fixed part, intended to be assembled securely in a chassis for example, and a switch part which is movable relative... | 08/14/1990 |
| 4893242 | Vehicle brake test system A brake test method measures the brake force per axle of a vehicle by having an operator linearly depress the vehicle brake pedal while the axle's left and right wheels positioned on torque motor driven, constant speed rollers. The roller drive torque mag... | 01/09/1990 |
| 4771387 | Brake testing system for motor vehicles A method and apparatus for testing motor vehicle anti-skid braking systems is disclosed which is particularly well suited for production line verification of the anti-skid braking system integrity. The method comprises monitoring the operation of a pressu... | 09/13/1988 |
| 4554824 | Automated manual transmission shifter with electronic control actuators external of the vehicle Transmission gear and clutch shifting apparatus for the automatic operation of manual shift mechanisms in an automotive vehicle include gear and clutch actuation mechanisms mounted onboard the vehicle and coupled by cables to control actuation mechanisms ... | 11/26/1985 |
