Motor vehicles – Manually actuated controlling devices – With adjustable operator engageable control
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2007-05-08
Culbreth, Eric (Department: 3616)
Motor vehicles
Manually actuated controlling devices
With adjustable operator engageable control
C180S335000, C074S512000, C074S513000, C074S514000, C074S560000, C074S594700
Reexamination Certificate
active
10626509
ABSTRACT:
A vehicle chassis having substantially all of the mechanical, electrical and structural componentry necessary for a fully functional vehicle, including at least energy conversion system, a steering system and a braking system. The chassis is configured for releasable engagement with a variety of different types or styles of vehicle bodies. Various prior art mechanical control linkages between a driver and controlled systems are replaced with non-mechanical control signal transmission components. Fuel cell technology is also implemented. A system for adjustable, reconfigurable foot pedals is also shown for generating driver input to the by-wire braking systems and energy conversion systems and for providing control and comfort for the driver and/or a passenger.
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Borroni-Bird Christopher E.
Chernoff Adrian B.
Shabana Mohsen D.
Vitale Robert Louis
Culbreth Eric
General Motors Corporation
Marra Kathryn A.
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