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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 01, 2003
Filed:
Sep. 24, 2001
Takao Kojima, Hitachi, JP;
Kazuhiko Satou, Mito, JP;
Toshimichi Minowa, Mito, JP;
Satoru Kuragaki, Hitachi, JP;
Tokuji Yoshikawa, Hitachi, JP;
Hitachi, Ltd., Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
There is provided a pedal apparatus for vehicles, which comprises a pedal reaction-force addition means for adding a reaction force to a pedal of a vehicle, a pedal force detection means for detecting a force added to the pedal a pedal reaction-force control means for adjusting the output of the pedal reaction-force addition means During the running of the vehicle, the pedal reaction-force control means performs the adjustment of a reaction force of the pedal on the basis of the driving environment of the vehicle and the driver's intention and judgement in pedal operation in the driving environment, whereby it is ensured that when the driver has no intention of operating the pedal, the driver can sufficiently place his or her foot on the pedal and that when he driver has any intention of operating the pedal, the driver can realize a smooth pedal operation.