Forvia has been granted a patent for a motor vehicle pedal featuring a unique friction system. The design includes a pedal arm, resetting springs, and a rocker mechanism that enhances the pedal’s functionality by ensuring effective pressure transmission and friction control during operation. GlobalData’s report on Forvia gives a 360-degree view of the company including its patenting strategy. Buy the report here.
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Pedal mechanism for motor vehicles with friction system
The patent US12043112B2 describes a motor vehicle pedal designed to enhance functionality and safety. The pedal comprises several key components, including a base part, a rotatable pedal arm, and a connection element that links the pedal arm to a bearing part. The pedal arm can move between a resting position and a maximum actuating position. A resetting spring is integrated to return the pedal arm to its resting position when not in use. Additionally, the pedal features a friction system that includes a friction element and a rocker mechanism, which engages the friction element with the base when the pedal arm is actuated. This design aims to ensure reliable operation and responsiveness of the pedal.
Further claims detail the operational aspects of the pedal. The friction system is designed to maintain a connection between the pedal arm and the friction element through a friction system spring, ensuring proper functionality. In cases where the friction system fails, the resetting spring allows the pedal arm to revert to its resting position automatically. The arrangement of the friction element and bearing part is specified to be parallel and adjacent, enhancing the pedal's compact design. Additionally, the bearing part may serve as a sensor to monitor the rotation angle of the pedal arm, contributing to the vehicle's overall control systems. The alignment of the spring forces from both the resetting spring and the friction system spring is also optimized for effective performance, with provisions for double springs to enhance functionality.
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