18368438. PEDAL REACTION SIMULATOR FOR VEHICLE simplified abstract (Kia Corporation)
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PEDAL REACTION SIMULATOR FOR VEHICLE
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PEDAL REACTION SIMULATOR FOR VEHICLE - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18368438 titled 'PEDAL REACTION SIMULATOR FOR VEHICLE
Simplified Explanation: The patent application describes a pedal reaction simulator for vehicles that includes a cylinder with a rotation element, piston, elastic elements, rotation resistance device, and adjustment device to simulate pedal reactions.
- Key Features and Innovation:
* Cylinder with first and second accommodation spaces * Rotation element with sliding grooves * Piston with sliding guide member * Elastic elements for support * Rotation resistance device with second elastic element * Adjustment device for preload adjustment
Potential Applications: This technology can be used in vehicle testing facilities, driver training simulators, and automotive research and development labs.
Problems Solved: The pedal reaction simulator addresses the need for realistic pedal feedback in vehicle simulation systems, enhancing the accuracy of testing and training scenarios.
Benefits: - Improved realism in vehicle simulation - Enhanced training for drivers - Precise testing of vehicle components
Commercial Applications: The pedal reaction simulator can be utilized in automotive industry testing facilities, driver training schools, and research institutions to improve vehicle performance and safety.
Questions about Pedal Reaction Simulator: 1. How does the rotation resistance device provide resistance to the rotation element? 2. What are the potential benefits of using this simulator in driver training programs?
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are continually exploring ways to enhance the accuracy and realism of pedal reaction simulators for various applications in the automotive industry.
- IPC Codes: B60K 26/00, B60K 28/00
- CPC Codes: B60K 26/00, B60K 28/00
Original Abstract Submitted
A pedal reaction simulator for the vehicle includes a cylinder providing a first accommodation space therein; a rotation element rotatably mounted in the first accommodation space, providing a second accommodation space therein, and including at least one sliding groove of a predetermined shape penetrating the second accommodation space formed on an external circumferential wall; a piston including at least one sliding guide member corresponding to the sliding groove and movably provided in the second accommodation space through a first end portion of the rotation element; a first elastic element mounted in the second accommodation space to elastically support the piston; a rotation resistance device provided in the cylinder, including a second elastic element, and providing a resistance to a rotation of the rotation element; and an adjustment device provided on the cylinder and adjusting a preload of the second elastic element.
