Brake pedal designed to equip a motor vehicle

• US 7,066,048 B2
• Filed: 02/18/2002
• Issued: 06/27/2006
• Est. Priority Date: 02/19/2001
• Status: Expired due to Fees

• Current Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc. (BorgWarner Incorporated), Peugeot Citroen Automobiles SA (Stellantis NV)
• Original Assignee: Delphi Technologies, Inc. (BorgWarner Incorporated), Peugeot Citroen Automobiles SA (Stellantis NV)
• Inventors: Orr, Brian N., Gmurowski, Waldemar W., Sauvonnet, Franck
• Primary Examiner(s): KIM, CHONG HWA
• Application Number:
  US10/297,034
• Publication Number:
  US 20030164058A1
• Time in Patent Office: 1,590 Days
• Field of Search: 745/12, 745/60
• US Class Current: 74/512
• CPC Class Codes: G05G 1/405 infinitely adjustable
• CPC Class Codes: Y10T 74/20528 Foot operated

Abstract

A brake pedal (1) for a vehicle, in particular, a motor vehicle, includes a framework structure (2) mounted for rotation about a first rotation spindle (3) connectable to the bulkhead of the vehicle. A peg (5) is fixed to one end (4a) of a pedal web (4) and slides in a slot (21) provided in the framework structure (2). A movement mechanism (7) causes the peg to slide in the slot, defining a length (L) between the rotation spindle of the framework structure and the other end (4b) of the pedal web. A first link (8) is connected to the framework structure and is mounted for rotation about a second rotation spindle (9) connectable to the bulkhead of the vehicle. The first link includes a connection (13) for receiving an end of the rod of the brake booster of the vehicle at a distance (R) from the second rotation spindle. The brake pedal operates to provide a constant step-down ratio (L/R).

Claims

1. An adjustable brake pedal for a vehicle, comprising a framework structure mounted for rotation about a first rotation spindle and connectable to a bulkhead of the vehicle, a pedal web having a peg fixed to a first end and slidably received in a slot in the framework structure, a movement mechanism for causing the peg to slide in the slot and defining a length (L) between the first rotation spindle and a second end of the pedal web, a first link connected to the framework structure and mounted for rotation about a second rotation spindle connectable to the bulkhead of the vehicle, wherein the first link includes a connection for receiving an end of a rod of a brake booster associated with the vehicle at a distance (R) from the second rotation spindle, a first worm associated with one end of the first link, and a first nut coupled with the first worm, wherein the first nut is mounted to slide on the first worm so that the end of the rod of the brake booster is adjusted by the first link to obtain a constant step-down ratio (L/R), and wherein the movement mechanism includes an angled reduction gearbox coupled to a second worm, and a second nut secured to the pedal web for slidingly receiving the second worm.

2. The pedal of claim 1 wherein the second worm and the angled reduction gearbox are fixed to a face of the framework structure.

3. The pedal of claim 1 wherein the angled reduction gearbox is operated by an electric motor, and wherein the first worm is coupled with the electric motor, for rotation responsive to operation of the electric motor.

4. The pedal of claim 3 which further includes a third worm coupling the first worm and the electric motor.

5. The pedal of claim 1 wherein a second end of the first link is secured by a pivoted connection to a second link secured to the framework structure.

6. The pedal of claim 1 wherein the first nut and the first worm are coupled to obtain the constant step-down ratio, and wherein the ratio can be modified by an operator of the vehicle.

7. The pedal of claim 6 wherein the first nut has a position on the first worm, wherein the first worm has a length relative to the first nut, and wherein the length of the first worm relative to the position of the first nut can be modified by the operator of the vehicle.

8. The pedal of claim 1 wherein the first nut is coupled with the connection.

9. A pedalbox module for a motor vehicle, comprising an adjustable brake pedal including a framework structure mounted for rotation about a first rotation spindle and connectable to a bulkhead of the vehicle, a pedal web having a peg fixed to a first end and slidably received in a slot in the framework structure, a movement mechanism for causing the peg to slide in the slot and defining a length (L) between the first rotation spindle and a second end of the pedal web, a first link connected to the framework structure and mounted for rotation about a second rotation spindle connectable to the bulkhead of the vehicle, wherein the first link includes a connection for receiving an end of a rod of a brake booster associated with the vehicle at a distance (R) from the second rotation spindle, a first worm associated with one end of the first link, and a first nut coupled with the first worm, wherein the first nut is mounted to slide on the first worm so that the end of the rod of the brake booster is adjusted by the first link to obtain a constant step-down ratio (L/R), and wherein the movement mechanism includes an angled reduction gearbox coupled to a second worm, and a second nut secured to the pedal web for slidingly receiving the second worm.

10. The module of claim 9 which further includes a clutch pedal having a movement mechanism for achieving spatial movement of the clutch pedal which corresponds to spacial movement of the brake pedal.

11. The module of claim 9 wherein the second worm and the angled reduction gearbox are fixed to a face of the framework structure.

12. The module of claim 9 wherein the angled reduction gearbox is operated by an electric motor, and wherein the first worm is coupled with the electric motor, for rotation responsive to operation of the electric motor.

13. The module of claim 12 which further includes a third worm coupling the first worm and the electric motor.

14. The module of claim 9 wherein a second end of the first link is secured by a pivoted connection to a second link secured to the framework structure.

15. The module of claim 9 wherein the first nut and the first worm are coupled to obtain the constant step-down ratio, and wherein the ratio can be modified by an operator of the vehicle.

16. The module of claim 15 wherein the first nut has a position on the first worm, wherein the first worm has a length relative to the first nut, and wherein the length of the first worm relative to the position of the first nut can be modified by the operator of the vehicle.

17. The module of claim 9 wherein the first nut is coupled with the connection.