17699883. FOLDABLE PEDAL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)

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FOLDABLE PEDAL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES

Organization Name

Kia Corporation

Inventor(s)

Eun Sik Kim of Gwangmyeong (KR)

FOLDABLE PEDAL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17699883 titled 'FOLDABLE PEDAL APPARATUS FOR VEHICLES

Simplified Explanation

The abstract describes a foldable pedal apparatus for vehicles that allows the pedal pads to be rotated in different positions based on the driving mode. In manual driving mode, the pedal pads are rotated rearwards and become accessible to the driver. In autonomous driving mode, the pedal pads are rotated forwards and hidden from the driver's reach.

  • The pedal apparatus allows for the rotation of pedal pads in vehicles.
  • In manual driving mode, the pedal pads are rotated rearwards and can be used by the driver.
  • In autonomous driving mode, the pedal pads are rotated forwards and become nonmanipulable by the driver.
  • The foldable design ensures that the pedal pads are hidden and not exposed when not in use.
  • The innovation provides a solution for adapting the pedal apparatus to different driving modes.
  • The technology offers a simplified and efficient way to switch between manual and autonomous driving modes.

Potential Applications

The foldable pedal apparatus can be applied in various types of vehicles, including cars, trucks, and motorcycles.

Problems Solved

1. Adapting the pedal apparatus to different driving modes. 2. Ensuring the pedal pads are not exposed and nonmanipulable in autonomous driving situations.

Benefits

1. Improved safety by preventing accidental pedal manipulation in autonomous driving mode. 2. Enhanced convenience for drivers by providing easy access to pedal pads in manual driving mode. 3. Space-saving design when the pedal pads are in the hidden state. 4. Versatile application in different types of vehicles.


Original Abstract Submitted

A foldable pedal apparatus for vehicles is provided in which pedal pads are rotated rearwards from a footrest panel and thus enter a pop-up state to be manipulable by a driver in a manual driving mode in which the driver directly drives a vehicle. The pedal pads are rotated forwards maximally close to the front surface of the footrest panel and thus enter a hidden state without exposure to be nonmanipulable by the driver in an autonomous driving situation.

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