Abstract

Disclosed is a manual parking state release device. The manual parking state release device according to one aspect of the present invention may include a first cable configured to release a parking state of a transmission, a first frame configured to apply an external force to the first cable while rotating in a first direction so that the parking state of the transmission is released, a second frame configured to rotate the first frame in the first direction while rotating in a second direction when a user's external force is applied, and a bullet configured to prevent the second frame from unintentionally rotating in the first direction so that a parking release state of the transmission is maintained.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 63/34 - Locking or disabling mechanisms

Abstract

A foldable pedal device for vehicles enables an accelerator pedal module and a brake pedal module, which have different pop-up strokes, to be simultaneously popped up and hidden by operation of one actuator module and blocks introduction of moisture and foreign substances by shielding a gap between a footrest panel and the pedal module using a shield membrane.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal
• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• G05G 1/36 - Mounting units comprising an assembly of two or more pedals, e.g. for facilitating mounting
• G05G 1/40 - Controlling members actuated by foot adjustable
• G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
• G05G 25/04 - Sealing against entry of dust, weather or the like

Abstract

An integrated control apparatus for an autonomous vehicle is configured to perform acceleration, deceleration and steering operations of a vehicle by manipulating a joystick lever. Upon steering operation, feedback control for a steering motor is performed using a torque sensor module 800 to realize more precise steering feeling. A sensor configured to detect acceleration or deceleration position of the joystick lever and a sensor configured to detect a steering position of the joystick lever share a single position sensor PCB.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 9/047 - Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with two or more controlled members, e.g. selectively, simultaneously the controlling member being movable in different independent ways, movement in each individual way actuating one controlled member only in which movement in two or more ways can occur simultaneously the controlling member being movable by hand about orthogonal axes, e.g. joysticks
• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• B60T 7/08 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation hand-actuated
• B62D 1/12 - Hand levers
• G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops

Abstract

An electronic brake pedal apparatus may perform a function of a stop lamp switch and a function of a stroke sensor in the related art by use of electronic Hall sensors and a Hall switch and diagnose failure by use of the two Hall sensors and the Hall switch, which makes it possible to simplify a configuration, reduce an external size and costs, and improve durability, reliability, and marketability by use of a contactless sensor.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated

Abstract

A pedal apparatus for a vehicle, may include a brake pedal assembly, an accelerator pedal assembly, and a footrest panel are assembled to one another to form a single module component, and the completely assembled module component is supplied to an assembling line for a vehicle and assembled to a dash panel which is a vehicle body.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• B60N 3/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of footrests
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal
• B60W 60/00 - Drive control systems specially adapted for autonomous road vehicles

Abstract

A pedal apparatus for a vehicle, includes a pedal pad rotatably coupled to an upper end portion of a foldable pedal arm so that a contact area may be increased when a driver's foot comes into contact with the pedal pad, which makes it possible to improve convenience and safety for the driver when the driver performs the pedal operation.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/40 - Controlling members actuated by foot adjustable
• B60N 3/06 - Arrangements or adaptations of other passenger fittings, not otherwise provided for of footrests
• G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
• G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
• G05G 25/02 - Inhibiting the generation or transmission of noise

Abstract

A foldable pedal apparatus for a vehicle is configured so that a pedal pad is pop up in a manual driving mode in which a driver drives the vehicle himself or herself so that operation by the driver is possible, the pedal pad is hidden in an autonomous driving situation so that operation by the driver is impossible, and a gear device transmitting power of motors generates a boosting force to implement a foldable function of the pedal pad.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/40 - Controlling members actuated by foot adjustable
• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal

Abstract

An organ-type electronic pedal apparatus includes a high-load spring module and a hysteresis lever and configured for tuning a pedal effort, a stroke, and a hysteretic force, which are required to vary depending on the types of vehicles, by changing components of the hysteresis lever, as necessary.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated

Abstract

The present disclosure relates to an organ-type electronic pedal apparatus including a high-load spring module 500 and a hysteresis lever 400 and capable of tuning a pedal effort, a stroke, and a hysteretic force, which are required to vary depending on the types of vehicles, by changing components of the hysteresis lever 400, as necessary.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated

Abstract

An electronic pedal apparatus is configured to perform an electronic pedal function by utilizing a basic configuration and also perform a foldable function by adding some elements to the basic configuration to be usefully used in an autonomous vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/30 - Controlling members actuated by foot
• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• B60K 26/04 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of means connecting initiating means or elements to propulsion unit

Abstract

A foldable electronic pedal apparatus is proposed. The foldable electronic pedal apparatus has both a foldable function that can pop up and hide the pedal and an electronic pedal function, and can tune necessary pedal effort, stroke, and hysteresis that are different for every kind of vehicle by having a high-load spring module and a hysteresis lever.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/30 - Controlling members actuated by foot
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements

Abstract

An organ-type electronic pedal device includes a high-load spring module and a hysteresis lever. If necessary, the organ-type pedal device enables different pedal efforts, strokes, and hysteresis operating forces to be tuned as required for individual vehicle models by changing the parts of the hysteresis lever.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated

Abstract

An organ type electronic brake pedal apparatus having a high-load spring module and a hysteresis module is capable of tuning a pedal effort, a stroke and a hysteresis operation force, desired differently for each vehicle model, by changing a component of the high-load spring module or hysteresis module. In particular, the organ type electronic brake pedal apparatus includes: a pedal housing to be fixedly installed on a floor below a driver seat of a vehicle; a pedal pad pivotably coupled to the pedal housing to be operated by a driver of the vehicle; a high-load spring module including a first end and a second end pivotably coupled to the pedal housing and the pedal pad, respectively; and a hysteresis module to connect the pedal housing and the pedal pad and generate hysteresis when the pedal pad is operated by the driver.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/30 - Controlling members actuated by foot
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal

Abstract

An organ-type electronic brake pedal apparatus enables a pedal pad to be manipulated when a driver tries to manipulate the pedal pad by rotating his/her foot in the manner of manipulating an organ-type pedal or when the drivers tries to manipulate the pedal pad by stretching his/her foot forwards in the manner of manipulating a pendant-type pedal. The organ-type electronic brake pedal apparatus inhibits the pedal pad from being manipulated when the driver tries to manipulate a pedal arm part, which is positioned close to a hinge pin of the pedal pad.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/30 - Controlling members actuated by foot
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal

Abstract

A foldable pedal apparatus of a vehicle with a hysteresis module, may include a pedal pad is in a popped-up state of protruding from a pedal housing to be exposed toward a driver, in a manual driving mode in which the driver directly drives the vehicle; the pedal pad is in a hidden state of being inserted into the pedal housing and blocked from being exposed to the driver, in the autonomous driving mode in which the driver does not directly drive the vehicle; and hysteresis may be implemented by a hysteresis module when the pedal pad is operated.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/40 - Controlling members actuated by foot adjustable
• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
• G05G 1/38 - Controlling members actuated by foot comprising means to continuously detect pedal position

Abstract

A foldable accelerator pedal apparatus for a vehicle includes: a pedal housing fixedly installed in a lower space of a driver seat, a pedal pad rotatably coupled to the pedal housing, and a hysteresis module to generate hysteresis when a driver manipulates the pedal pad. In a manual driving mode in which a driver directly drives the vehicle, the pedal pad 200 protrudes from the pedal housing 100 and is popped up to be exposed to the driver, and in an autonomous driving mode in which the driver does not directly drive the vehicle, the pedal pad 200 is inserted into the pedal housing 100 and is in a hidden (hide) state in which the exposure to the driver is blocked. It is possible to implement hysteresis through the hysteresis module 300 when the pedal pad 200 is manipulated.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• G05G 1/30 - Controlling members actuated by foot
• G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
• G05G 5/28 - Means for preventing, limiting or returning the movements of parts of a control mechanism, e.g. locking controlling member for preventing unauthorised access to the controlling member or its movement to a command position

Abstract

A foldable brake pedal apparatus for autonomous vehicles provides a manual driving mode and an autonomous driving mode. In the manual driving mode, a driver directly drives a vehicle, a pedal pad protrudes from a pedal housing and pops up to be exposed to the driver side such that the driver can manipulate the pedal pad. And in the autonomous driving mode, the driver does not directly drive the vehicle, the pedal pad is inserted into the pedal housing and is in a hidden state in which exposure of the pedal pad toward the drive side is inhibited such that the driver cannot manipulate the pedal pad.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• G05G 1/42 - Controlling members actuated by foot non-pivoting, e.g. sliding

Abstract

A foldable brake pedal apparatus for an autonomous driving vehicle enables a pedal pad to protrude from a pedal housing in a popped-up state to make it possible for the driver to operate the pedal pad in a manual driving mode in which the driver manually drives the vehicle. In particular, the pedal pad is inserted into the pedal housing and blocked from being exposed to the driver in a hidden state so as to make it impossible for the driver to operate the pedal pad in an autonomous driving mode in which the driver does not manually drive the vehicle.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/40 - Controlling members actuated by foot adjustable
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal

Abstract

An operation stabilization system for a foldable pedal apparatus of a vehicle includes: a first battery and a second battery disposed in the vehicle; a first vehicle controller and a second vehicle controller receiving power from the first battery and the second battery, respectively, and transmitting operation signals, respectively; a foldable pedal controller disposed in the foldable pedal apparatus to generate control signals by receiving the signals from the first vehicle controller and the second vehicle controller; and a first motor and a second motor disposed in the foldable pedal apparatus and connected to the first battery and the second battery to receive the power from the first and second batteries, respectively.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/30 - Controlling members actuated by foot
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• B60T 17/18 - Safety devicesMonitoring
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal

Abstract

A foldable brake pedal device for an autonomous vehicle is provided. In a manual driving mode, in which a driver directly operates a vehicle, the lower end of a brake pedal is popped up and exposed to the interior allowing the driver to manipulate the brake pedal. In an autonomous driving mode, in which the driver does not directly operate the vehicle, an actuator operates, and the brake pedal rotates causing the lower end thereof to move forward, and enter a hidden state to be prevented from being manipulated by the driver.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated

Abstract

A foldable brake pedal apparatus for an autonomous driving vehicle is provided. A brake pedal is exposed to the interior of the vehicle allowing a driver to manipulate the brake pedal in a manual driving mode and the brake pedal is prevented from being exposed to the interior of the vehicle to prevent the driver from manipulating the vehicle in an autonomous driving situation.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/09 - Control elements or operating handles movable from an operative to an out-of-the way position, e.g. switch knobs, window cranks
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal

Abstract

An acuator for a shift-by-wire system includes a drive motor installed inside a motor housing, the drive motor having a drive shaft, and a decelerator inside a decelerator housing coupled with the motor housing, the decelerator coupled to the drive shaft. The decelerator includes a sun gear connected to a first side of an eccentric part of the drive shaft, a ring gear engaged with the sun gear and fixed to the decelerator housing, an output shaft connected to a second side of the eccentric part, a first bearing coupled to one side of the eccentric part and supporting the sun gear, a second bearing coupled to the other side of the eccentric part and supporting the output shaft, and a power delivery unit coupled to the sun gear and the output shaft in a center region between the first and second bearings.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 1/32 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion in which the central axis of the gearing lies inside the periphery of an orbital gear
• F16H 63/30 - Constructional features of the final output mechanisms
• F16H 57/04 - Features relating to lubrication or cooling
• F16H 57/021 - Shaft support structures, e.g. partition walls, bearing eyes, casing walls or covers with bearings
• F16H 57/08 - General details of gearing of gearings with members having orbital motion
• F16H 61/32 - Electric motors therefor

Abstract

A foldable accelerator pedal apparatus is equipped with a hysteresis module for a vehicle. In a manual driving mode where a driver drives a vehicle with human input, a pedal pad protrudes from a pedal housing to be exposed toward the driver. In an autonomous traveling mode where the vehicle travels without any human input, the pedal pad retracts into the pedal housing so as not to be exposed toward the driver. When operating the pedal pad, hysteresis may be realized through the hysteresis module.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/40 - Controlling members actuated by foot adjustable
• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• G05G 1/38 - Controlling members actuated by foot comprising means to continuously detect pedal position
• B60R 21/09 - Control elements or operating handles movable from an operative to an out-of-the way position, e.g. switch knobs, window cranks
• G05G 5/28 - Means for preventing, limiting or returning the movements of parts of a control mechanism, e.g. locking controlling member for preventing unauthorised access to the controlling member or its movement to a command position
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
• G05G 5/00 - Means for preventing, limiting or returning the movements of parts of a control mechanism, e.g. locking controlling member
• G05G 1/30 - Controlling members actuated by foot
• G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
• G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal

Abstract

The present disclosure provides an inhibitor integrated actuator shift control device capable of controlling a position of a gear shift by improving control performance and durability through position control of a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor by an inductive sensor, forming a metallic uneven portion on an output shaft flange part of a reducer, and detecting a variation amount in induced current due to the metallic uneven portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 61/32 - Electric motors therefor
• F16H 1/32 - Toothed gearings for conveying rotary motion with gears having orbital motion in which the central axis of the gearing lies inside the periphery of an orbital gear
• F16H 63/30 - Constructional features of the final output mechanisms

Abstract

An autonomous vehicle includes a foldable accelerator pedal device and a foldable brake pedal device. The foldable accelerator pedal device is an organ-type foldable accelerator pedal device, a pendant-type foldable accelerator pedal device, or a pressure-operation-type accelerator pedal device. The foldable brake pedal device is an organ-type foldable brake pedal device, a pendant-type foldable brake pedal device, and a pressure-operation-type brake pedal device. The foldable accelerator pedal device and the foldable brake pedal device are mounted in a space below the driver's seat. The foldable accelerator pedal device, the foldable brake pedal device, and the space below the driver's seat are configured to accommodate any one of the foldable accelerator pedal devices in combination with any one of the foldable brake pedal devices.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal
• G05D 1/00 - Control of position, course, altitude or attitude of land, water, air or space vehicles, e.g. using automatic pilots
• F16H 19/00 - Gearings comprising essentially only toothed gears or friction members and not capable of conveying indefinitely-continuing rotary motion
• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated

Abstract

The present disclosure provides a shift by wire (SBW) driving actuator capable of improving control performance and durability through control of a brushless direct current (BLDC) motor by an inductive sensor, and improving gear transmission efficiency by introducing a multistage teeth-shaped transmission unit configured to connect a sun gear and an output shaft of a reducer to transmit a rotational force to reduce a load resulting from eccentric rotation of the sun gear.

IPC Classes  ?

• H02K 11/215 - Magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-effect or magneto-resistive elements
• H02K 11/21 - Devices for sensing speed or position, or actuated thereby
• F16H 61/32 - Electric motors therefor
• H02K 7/116 - Structural association with clutches, brakes, gears, pulleys or mechanical starters with gears
• H02K 29/08 - Motors or generators having non-mechanical commutating devices, e.g. discharge tubes or semiconductor devices with position sensing devices using magnetic effect devices, e.g. Hall-plates or magneto-resistors
• B62D 5/00 - Power-assisted or power-driven steering
• B62D 15/02 - Steering position indicators

Abstract

A foldable brake pedal apparatus of an autonomous vehicle, may include a pedal housing to be mounted in a space below a driver's seat; a pedal pad pivotably coupled to the pedal housing via a hinge pin, in a response to movement of s driver's foot, and configured to be selectively switchable to a hidden state in which the pedal pad is inserted into the pedal housing or a popped-up state in which the pedal pad protrudes from the pedal housing; an actuator fixed in the pedal housing, coupled to the pedal pad and configured to generate power to pivot the pedal pad to allow the pedal pad to be in the hidden state or in the popped-up state; and a high load spring module pivotably coupled to the pedal housing, having one end portion thereof and the other end portion connected to the pedal pad and the actuator, and configured to transmit the power of the actuator to the pedal pad.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60R 21/09 - Control elements or operating handles movable from an operative to an out-of-the way position, e.g. switch knobs, window cranks
• B60T 7/04 - Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot-actuated
• B60T 7/06 - Disposition of pedal
• G05G 1/40 - Controlling members actuated by foot adjustable
• G05G 5/00 - Means for preventing, limiting or returning the movements of parts of a control mechanism, e.g. locking controlling member
• G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
• G05G 1/38 - Controlling members actuated by foot comprising means to continuously detect pedal position
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce
• G05G 1/30 - Controlling members actuated by foot
• G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
• G05G 5/28 - Means for preventing, limiting or returning the movements of parts of a control mechanism, e.g. locking controlling member for preventing unauthorised access to the controlling member or its movement to a command position

Abstract

A shift lever apparatus for a vehicle is an apparatus, in which by integrating P-range switch function into manual switch function, components for the P-range switch are eliminated and thus the configuration is simplified and cost reduction is achieved.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 20/00 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles
• 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
• F16H 59/10 - Range selector apparatus comprising levers
• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus

Abstract

A self-energizing brake caliper comprises a caliper bracket fixed to a vehicle frame, a first caliper arm rotatably connected to the caliper bracket, a second caliper arm rotatably connected to the caliper bracket, an inboard brake pad, and an outboard brake pad. The first caliper arm is rotatably connected to the outboard brake pad at a first position and is configured to press against the outboard brake pad at the first position by receiving the power of an actuator at the second position which is inboard side. The second caliper arm is rotatably connected to the inboard brake pad at a third position and is configured to press against the inboard brake pad at the third position by receiving the power of an actuator at the fourth position which is inboard side.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
• F16D 55/224 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members
• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes
• F16D 65/095 - Pivots or supporting members therefor
• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
• B62L 1/00 - BrakesArrangements thereof
• B62L 3/02 - Brake-actuating mechanismsArrangements thereof for control by a hand lever
• F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
• F16D 121/04 - Fluid pressure acting on a piston-type actuator, e.g. for liquid pressure
• F16D 121/14 - Mechanical
• F16D 121/24 - Electric or magnetic using motors
• F16D 125/64 - Levers

Abstract

According to the present disclosure, there is provided a self-energizing brake caliper which comprises a caliper bracket fixed to a vehicle frame and comprising a rotation axis extending in the height direction of the vehicle; a first caliper arm rotatably connected to the rotation axis; a second caliper arm rotatably connected to the rotation axis and crossing the first caliper arm; an inboard brake pad; and an outboard brake pad. The first caliper arm is slidably connected at a first end of the inboard brake pad in the inboard side of the brake disc and the outer end of the first caliper arm is connected to a second end of the outboard brake pad. The second caliper arm is connected to the second end of the inboard brake pad in the inboard side of the brake disc and the outer end of the second caliper arm is slidably connected to the first end of the outboard brake pad. The driving force of an actuator is transferred to the inner ends of the first caliper arm and the second caliper arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16D 55/14 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by moving discs or pads away from one another against radial walls of drums or cylinders with self-tightening action, e.g. by means of coacting helical surfaces or balls and inclined surfaces
• F16D 55/2255 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes with axially-movable discs or pads pressed against axially-located rotating members by clamping an axially-located rotating disc between movable braking members, e.g. movable brake discs or brake pads with a common actuating member for the braking members the braking members being brake pads in which the common actuating member is pivoted
• B60T 1/06 - Arrangements of braking elements, i.e. of those parts where braking effect occurs acting by retarding wheels acting otherwise than on tread, e.g. employing rim, drum, disc, or transmission
• F16D 65/00 - Parts or details of brakes
• F16D 65/18 - Actuating mechanisms for brakesMeans for initiating operation at a predetermined position arranged in or on the brake adapted for drawing members together
• F16D 55/00 - Brakes with substantially-radial braking surfaces pressed together in axial direction, e.g. disc brakes
• F16D 125/64 - Levers
• F16D 125/68 - Lever-link mechanisms, e.g. toggles with change of force ratio

Abstract

A manual shift lever system may be provided that includes: a shift lever which includes a rod and a stopper formed on the rod; a shift lock unit which limits a movement of the rod; and a control unit which, when a speed of a vehicle is greater than a critical speed of a predetermined gear limits the movement of the rod in a shift direction of the predetermined gear. The shift lock unit includes: at least one shift lock cam part including a main cam, a sub-cam, a shaft which functions as a rotating shaft of the main cam and the sub-cam, and a spring which connects the main cam and the sub-cam; a permanent magnet which is connected to the shift lock cam part; and an electromagnet arranged to have a polarity arrangement opposite to that of the permanent magnet.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 61/22 - Locking
• F16H 59/04 - Ratio selector apparatus
• F16H 61/16 - Inhibiting shift during unfavourable conditions
• F16H 59/44 - Inputs being a function of speed dependent on machine speed

Abstract

An accelerator pedal for a vehicle, which has a hysteresis generation structure may be provided. The accelerator pedal for a vehicle includes: a housing; a cylindrical hinge which is connected to the housing; a main pedal arm which is coupled to one side of the hinge and rotates in a first direction in close contact with a first action point of the one side of the hinge when a predetermined force is applied; an auxiliary pedal arm which is coupled to the other side of the hinge and rotates in a second direction in close contact with a second action point of the other side of the hinge by an elastic force when the force applied to the main pedal arm is removed; and a spring which is coupled to a bottom of one end of the auxiliary pedal arm and applies the elastic force to the auxiliary pedal arm.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 26/02 - Arrangement or mounting of propulsion-unit control devices in vehicles of initiating means or elements
• G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce

Abstract

A connector assembly connecting cables for power transmission may be provided. The connector assembly includes: a first linking body connected to one cable; a second linking body connected to another cable; a coupling member which is coupled to the first linking body and the second linking body and includes a catching groove formed on one end thereof and a catching opening formed along a circumference of the other end thereof; and a spring which includes two L-shaped rods and a bridge connecting the L-shaped rods, the bridge being coupled to the catching groove when the spring is mounted on the coupling member, the two L-shaped rods being coupled to the catching opening.

IPC Classes  ?

• H01R 13/627 - Snap-action fastening

Abstract

An electronic shift control device includes: a shift slider which is movable in a shift direction; a shift body under the shift slider and is movable according to the movement of the shift slider; and a bracket which is arranged under the shift slider and receives the shift body. The shift body includes elastic member receiving grooves and hinge protrusions. A hinge elastic member supporting the shift body is in the elastic member receiving groove. The bracket includes a hinge protrusion recess receiving the hinge protrusion. The shift slider is located at a reference position, and when the shift slider moves from the reference position in the shift direction, the hinge protrusion moves along the hinge protrusion recess, and a shift stage is changed, and the shift slider which has moved in the shift direction returns to the reference position by an elastic restoring force of the hinge elastic member.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 61/24 - Providing feel, e.g. to enable selection
• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus
• F16H 59/04 - Ratio selector apparatus
• F16H 59/08 - Range selector apparatus

Abstract

A shift control device using a double hinge is provided that includes: a lever shift body; a shift lever which is coupled to the lever shift body; a detent system which is spaced apart from the shift lever by a predetermined distance and is disposed in the lever shift body; a hinge system which is disposed under the lever shift body; and a base which is fastened to the hinge system. The hinge system includes a guide hinge and a shaft select. The guide hinge is disposed under the lever shift body. The shaft select is inserted into the guide hinge. The shift lever rotates about the shaft select in a select direction and rotates about the guide hinge in a shift direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus
• F16H 59/10 - Range selector apparatus comprising levers
• F16H 61/24 - Providing feel, e.g. to enable selection

Abstract

A transmission control device may be provided that includes a magnet, a magnetic sensor, a slider, a shift lever, and a motion conversion member. The magnetic sensor is fixed to a predetermined position and measures a magnetic field which changes according to a relative position with respect to the magnet. The magnet is disposed at one end of the slider. The shift lever rotates to a position according to a shift level by user operations. When the shift lever rotates, the motion conversion member converts a rotational motion of the shift lever into a linear motion, and moves the slider in a first direction.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 59/04 - Ratio selector apparatus
• F16H 63/50 - Signals to an engine or motor
• F16H 25/18 - Gearings comprising primarily only cams, cam-followers and screw-and-nut mechanisms for conveying or interconverting oscillating or reciprocating motions
• G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus

Abstract

A shift-lever assembly of a manual transmission is provided. The assembly includes a lower lever that is rotatable forward and backward with respect to a shift-lever housing and is connected with one of a shift cable and a selection cable. Additionally, an upper lever is coupled to the lower lever to be rotatable left and right and is connected with a remaining one of the cables.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 59/04 - Ratio selector apparatus
• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus
• F16H 61/36 - Generation or transmission of movements for final actuating mechanisms with at least one movement being transmitted by a cable

Abstract

A Transmission Gear Shift (TGS) cable socket including a rubber damper to couple a TGS lever and an outer cable to each other so a manipulation force of the TGS lever is transmitted to a transmission through an inner cable disposed in the outer cable, may include the rubber damper to damp vibration transmitted from the outer cable, a steel cup disposed coaxially with the rubber damper, the steel cup having a first end disposed in the rubber damper, and a second end protruding from the rubber damper and coupled to the outer cable, and a guide pipe disposed coaxially with the rubber damper, the guide pipe including a first end disposed in the rubber damper at a position spaced apart from the steel cup, and a second end protruding from the rubber damper.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16C 1/10 - Means for transmitting linear movement in a flexible sheathing, e.g. "Bowden mechanisms"

Abstract

A shift knob assembly includes a shift rod provided with a connection pin; a knob body provided with a mounting space therein, a coupling part into which the shift rod is inserted from a lower portion of the coupling part, and a through hole formed at the lower portion of the coupling part for allowing the connection pin to pass therethrough; a locking part being mounted in the mounting space of the knob body; and an elastic part connected to the locking part for allowing the locking part that is rotated by the connection pin to go back to an original position by elastic force. The shift knob assembly can simplify an assembly process of the knob body for a vehicle, provide efficient assembling/disassembling of the shift knob, and prevent the shift knob from being rotated by external force.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus

Abstract

A parking release device is provided that includes: a base which is mounted on a vehicle; a lever which is coupled to the base and includes lever track; and a handle which is coupled to the base and includes a locker which is coupled to the lever track. The lever track includes a first stable position, a second stable position, a first path which connects the first stable position and the second stable position, and a second path that connects the second stable position and the first stable position. As the handle is pivoted by the release of the parking, the locker moves from the first stable position to the second stable position along the first path, and as the handle is pivoted by the performing of the parking, the locker moves from the second stable position to the first stable position along the second path.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 63/34 - Locking or disabling mechanisms

Abstract

A shift control apparatus of a manual transmission, which is capable of limiting shifting to a low gear at a high speed may be provided. The shift control apparatus of a manual transmission includes: a shift lever 100 including a rod; a shift lock limiting the movement of the rod; and a controller which compares a speed of a vehicle with a predetermined critical speed of a predetermined gear and controls the shift lock. When the speed of the vehicle is greater than the critical speed, the controller prevents down shifting into a predetermined gear.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 20/00 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles
• F16H 61/22 - Locking
• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus
• F16H 59/10 - Range selector apparatus comprising levers
• F16H 59/44 - Inputs being a function of speed dependent on machine speed

Abstract

An electronic gear shift apparatus may include a housing, an up switch installed in a space portion formed by opening an upper side of the housing, a down switch installed in the space portion formed by opening the upper side of the housing, and spaced apart from the up switch so as to face the up switch, a touchpad installed below the up switch and the down switch, and a gear shift stage display device installed on a surface of the housing, and displaying a position of a gear shift stage, in which when the up switch is pushed upward or the down switch is pushed downward in a state in which the finger is in contact with the touchpad, the gear shift stage may be changed in a direction of an upper gear shift stage or a lower gear shift stage of the gear shift stage display unit.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 59/04 - Ratio selector apparatus
• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus
• F16H 63/42 - Ratio indicator devices

Abstract

A shift control apparatus of a manual transmission is disclosed. To change the gear, the shift control apparatus of a manual transmission according to the embodiment of the present invention includes: a shift lever which is movable in a shift direction and in a select direction; a select lock unit which includes a shaft for limiting the select directional movement of the shift lever; and a controller which controls the select lock unit to limit the select directional movement of the shift lever on the basis of a speed of a vehicle. As a result, a driver can safely shift the gear by preventing unintended shifting to R gear and sense the state of a select lock. Also, the select lock unit is implemented by one solenoid, so that it is possible to reduce the cost thereof, to prevent the overheating of the solenoid, and thus, to extend the life span.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 59/04 - Ratio selector apparatus
• F16H 61/18 - Preventing unintentional or unsafe shift
• F16H 61/22 - Locking
• F16H 63/34 - Locking or disabling mechanisms
• F16H 61/16 - Inhibiting shift during unfavourable conditions
• F16H 59/44 - Inputs being a function of speed dependent on machine speed

Abstract

A pedal effort adjusting apparatus for vehicles may include a fixed part rotatably coupled with a pedal member, a moving part configured to linearly move with respect to the fixed part, an elastic member configured to support the fixed part and the moving part, and a lever protrusion coupled to a hinge shaft of a pedal and configured to rotate together with the pedal and have an end rotatably coupled to the moving part to linearly move the moving part at a time of the rotation of the pedal.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 23/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for main transmission clutches

Abstract

An apparatus for reducing a pedal effort for a vehicle may include a housing having a first end that is opened and a second end that is rotatably coupled to a pedal member, an elastic body inserted into the housing, a slider contacting the elastic body and configured to be slid along a length of the housing, cover plates coupled to the slider and contacting an outer peripheral surface of the housing so as to guide movement of the slider, and a lever protrusion rotatably coupled to the pedal member, having an end portion rotatably coupled to the slider, and configured to rotate together with a pedal depending on rotation of the pedal, to slide the slider.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/44 - Controlling members actuated by foot pivoting
• G05G 1/327 - Controlling members actuated by foot with means to prevent injury means disconnecting the pedal from its hinge or support, e.g. by breaking or bending the support
• G05G 5/05 - Means for returning or tending to return controlling members to an inoperative or neutral position, e.g. by providing return springs or resilient end-stops
• B60K 23/02 - Arrangement or mounting of control devices for vehicle transmissions, or parts thereof, not otherwise provided for for main transmission clutches
• G05G 5/03 - Means for enhancing the operator's awareness of the arrival of the controlling member at a command or datum positionProviding feel, e.g. means for creating a counterforce

Abstract

A gear-shift lever module with various sensors integrated on one circuit board may include a module housing, the integrated circuit board disposed in the module housing, a position sensor, a manual mode switch and a connector. The position sensor senses a shift position of a gear-shift lever and is disposed on the integrated circuit board at a position corresponding to a hinge portion at a lower end of the gear-shift lever. The manual mode switch is disposed on the integrated circuit board at a position corresponding to a manual mode of the gear-shift lever and senses the manual mode by being pressed by the gear-shift lever when the gear-shift lever is positioned for the manual mode. The connector is electrically connected with the position sensor and the manual mode switch.

IPC Classes  ?

• F16H 59/10 - Range selector apparatus comprising levers
• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus
• F16H 61/22 - Locking
• F16H 59/04 - Ratio selector apparatus
• B60K 20/02 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles of initiating means
• F16H 63/48 - Signals to a parking brake

Abstract

A parking mode manually releasing device for a shift-by-wire type automatic transmission is provided. The parking mode manually releasing device includes a housing that has a translational motion in interlock with rotation of a shift control lever of the automatic transmission. Additionally, a rod member is arranged to slide as far as a predetermined stroke relative to the housing and has a locking part and a locking clip is fastened to the housing. When the locking part is locked by the locking clip, the translational motion of the housing is generated in interlock with the sliding motion of the rod member, and the rod member is connected to a cable which is pulled when a parking mode is released manually.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 20/00 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles
• F16C 1/10 - Means for transmitting linear movement in a flexible sheathing, e.g. "Bowden mechanisms"
• 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
• F16H 63/34 - Locking or disabling mechanisms
• B60W 10/11 - Stepped gearings
• B60W 10/18 - Conjoint control of vehicle sub-units of different type or different function including control of braking systems
• F16C 1/12 - Arrangements for transmitting movement to or from the flexible member

Abstract

A device for preventing an inward shifting of a brake pedal during a collision. The device includes a mounting bracket. A pedal housing is combined with the mounting bracket such that the pedal housing is movable in a rearwards direction from the mounting bracket. A pedal arm is hinge-coupled at upper and middle parts thereof with the pedal housing and a push rod, respectively. A unit for preventing the inward shifting of the pedal arm has a separating plate which, as the pedal housing is moved rearwards, presses against a fixing pin to decouple the fixing pin from the pedal arm, enabling the pedal arm to turn outwards about a hinge point at the middle part.

IPC Classes  ?

• G05G 1/327 - Controlling members actuated by foot with means to prevent injury means disconnecting the pedal from its hinge or support, e.g. by breaking or bending the support

Abstract

A shifting range sensing system, may include a shift lever pivotally connected to a vehicle body, a shift range sensing apparatus to sense a pivotal movement of the shift lever, an inhibitor switch mounted in a transmission, and a controller taking an emergency measure when a signal of the inhibitor switch and a signal of the shifting range sensing apparatus do not indicate the same shifting range.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 17/04 - Arrangement or mounting of transmissions in vehicles characterised by arrangement, location or kind of gearing
• F16H 59/10 - Range selector apparatus comprising levers
• B60K 20/02 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles of initiating means
• F16H 61/12 - Detecting malfunction or potential malfunction, e.g. fail safe
• F16H 61/688 - Control functions within change-speed- or reversing-gearings for conveying rotary motion specially adapted for stepped gearings without interruption of drive with two inputs, e.g. selection of one of two torque-flow paths by clutches
• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus

Abstract

Disclosed therein is an automatic transmission lever assembly having a shift-lock cam having an electromagnet. The automatic transmission lever assembly includes: a base bracket fixed to a frame of a vehicle; a rod; a rotating member joined to a lower end of the rod, the rotating member rotating on a predetermined shaft according to a movement of the rod for changing a transmission mode and having a locking portion formed at a position corresponding to a shift-lock; a shift-lock cam having a permanent magnet, the shift-lock cam being caught to the locking portion at a shift-lock position and being rotatable on the shaft; and an electromagnet provided at a position facing the permanent magnet, wherein when a brake signal is transferred, electric current flows to the electromagnet, so that the shift-lock cam is operated in a direction to be released from the locking portion.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 20/00 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles
• G05G 5/00 - Means for preventing, limiting or returning the movements of parts of a control mechanism, e.g. locking controlling member
• F16H 61/22 - Locking

Abstract

A shifting range sensing system, may include a shift lever pivotally connected to a vehicle body, a shift range sensing apparatus to sense a pivotal movement of the shift lever, an inhibitor switch mounted in a transmission, and a controller taking an emergency measure when a signal of the inhibitor switch and a signal of the shifting range sensing apparatus do not indicate the same shifting range.

IPC Classes  ?

• B60K 20/02 - Arrangement or mounting of change-speed gearing control devices in vehicles of initiating means
• F16H 59/08 - Range selector apparatus
• F16H 59/10 - Range selector apparatus comprising levers
• F16H 59/02 - Selector apparatus
• F16H 61/12 - Detecting malfunction or potential malfunction, e.g. fail safe