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Motor-driven feedback mechanism

  • US 6,684,987 B2
  • Filed: 12/28/2001
  • Issued: 02/03/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2001
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A motor-driven feedback mechanism for a braking pedal, said mechanism comprising:

  • a pedal linked to a shaft;

    a bi-directional motor capable of operating in a first and a second direction and linked to said shaft;

    a gearbox driven by said bi-directional motor and attached to said shaft to effect rotation of said pedal;

    a motor controller linked to said motor;

    at least a first microprocessor linked to said motor controller and being capable of controlling said motor controller;

    at least one sensor for measuring a parameter of said pedal and providing feedback to said first microprocessor; and

    wherein said parameter is a force applied to said pedal by an operator.

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