Communications: electrical – Selective – Having indication or alarm
Patent
1980-11-06
1982-10-26
Groody, James J.
Communications: electrical
Selective
Having indication or alarm
180335, 200 6189, 340 52D, 340 66, B60Q 154, G08B 2100
Patent
active
043564712
ABSTRACT:
A gas pedal movement dampening arrangement has a spring assembly disposed on a base plate located directly beneath the gas pedal for a motor vehicle. In one embodiment, the damping unit comprises a spherical hollow elastic body having an air outlet nozzle which affords a linearly progressively increasing resistance force to further downward movement of a gas pedal until beyond a certain point whereupon the resistance force decreases. This enables free movement to full-throttle positions of the gas pedal if such is desired. In another embodiment, the damper unit comprises a spring assembly with a U-shaped spring biasing against downward movement of the gas pedal. Switch means operating upon movement of the gas pedal are also provided for controlling an indicator system informing the vehicle operator of his driving condition as a function of gas pedal movement. In a further embodiment, the damper unit and switch means are contained within a hemispherically shaped hollow body which is engageable by the gas pedal.
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Groody James J.
Nowicki Joseph E.
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