Automotive accelerator pedal over-pressure control device

Abstract

The present invention provides an automobile accelerator pedal over-pressure control device to prevent serious accidents by preventing the vehicle from running out of control due to mistakenly pressing the accelerator pedal when the brake pedal should be pressed while driving or when starting the vehicle. [Solution] To create fine adjustments to the acceleration speed when the accelerator pedal is pressed further during normal driving, overtaking, or uphill driving where instantaneous acceleration is required, a rubber plate control panel for fine adjustment of the pedal pressure is attached to the driver's seat floor mat below the accelerator pedal arm using the elastic tension of a rubber plate. This control panel utilizes the elastic tension of a rubber plate and has a rubber plate attached to the top with adhesive.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to an excessive accelerator pedal depression control device for automobiles that prevents accidents where the brake pedal of an automobile is mistakenly stepped on the accelerator pedal, causing the vehicle to run out of control.

Background Art

[0002] Conventionally, there has been no device that can stop a sudden acceleration and runaway of an automobile or allow for gentle driving by mistakenly stepping on the accelerator pedal under circumstances where the brake pedal should be depressed. Recently, although some limited automobile manufacturers and vehicle models have started to equip vehicles with runaway and collision prevention devices, these are only a small number of manufacturers, and there are no aftermarket products as analog components for used cars.

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Disclosure of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] This had the following drawbacks. 1 Recently, with the aging of automobile drivers, there has been a current situation where accidents of mistakenly stepping on the brake pedal and the accelerator pedal occur frequently. 2. While a device to prevent accidental pedal misapplication between the brake and accelerator pedals has begun to be installed in new cars from a limited number of manufacturers, it is not yet available as an aftermarket part for used cars. 3. The pedal misapplication prevention devices installed in new cars are expensive and place a significant burden on elderly drivers. This was done to eliminate the aforementioned shortcomings. This invention is an analog product, uses inexpensive raw materials, and offers high safety for automobile driving. [Means for solving the problem]

[0005] This device is designed to prevent accidents where a driver mistakenly presses the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal, causing the vehicle to accelerate uncontrollably. 1. By installing the device of the present invention (Figure 1) directly below the accelerator pedal arm, accidents caused by excessive pressing are prevented, and the vehicle stays within a certain speed range, preventing runaway acceleration. 2. Figure 1 is constructed as follows: (i) Assemble the three components of Figure 3, the control panel with first foot height adjustment function, and the reinforcing plate of the L-shaped basic steel control panel (Figure 2-(ii)) onto the bottom of the L-shaped basic steel first foot pedal plate (Figure 2) using bolts and nuts as shown in Figure 2. Simultaneously attach Figures 2 and 3 to the floor mat with bolts and nuts, adding washers, so that the lowest point of the accelerator pedal arm descends to the center of the foot fine adjustment rubber plate (Figure 4). The present invention is an automobile accelerator pedal excessive depression control device having the above configuration. [Effects of the Invention]

[0006] 1. It prevents sudden acceleration and runaway acceleration caused by mistakenly pressing the accelerator pedal, thus preventing runaway accidents and allowing the vehicle to travel within a certain speed range. 2. It is an analog product, the raw material costs are low, and it offers high safety for driving. 3. The present invention is designed to be applicable to all manufacturers' automobile models with foot-operated accelerators. Two adjustment functions allow the lowest point of the accelerator pedal arm and the distance between the pedal and the floor to be adjusted to suit the vehicle. This makes the control panel with the first pedal height adjustment function and the control stand with the second height adjustment function applicable to all vehicles. 4. Sudden starts and rapid acceleration will be eliminated, leading to improved adherence to speed limits and better driving manners. [Best Mode for Carrying Out the Invention]

[0007] The best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. [Figure 1] is an illustration of the complete finished product of the present invention, but to make it a finished product... Figure 2 consists of three parts: Figure 2-(a) the basic panel of the first control panel, Figure 2-(b) the reinforcing plate for the basic panel of the first control panel, and Figure 2-(c) the first foot-operated height adjustment function panel. Figure 3 shows the basic panel of the first control panel, Figure 2-(b) shows the reinforcing plate for the basic panel of the first control panel, and Figure 2-(c) shows the fine adjustment of the first control panel, which consists of three parts. [Figure 3] shows the device stand with a fine-adjustment rubber plate and adjustment screws for the second control panel. Figure 3-(a) consists of a cylindrical shape with a male thread, Figure 3-(b) consists of a cylindrical shape with a female thread on the inside, and Figure 4 is a fine-adjustment rubber plate, making Figure 1 a total of six parts. The invention has the structure described above. When using this, set up [Figure 1] based on the point where the accelerator pedal is pressed down and the lowest point of the accelerator pedal arm reaches the center of the fine adjustment rubber plate [Figure 4] in [Figure 3]. Set the gap between the accelerator pedal and the depression suppression position of the L-shaped first control panel [Figure 2-(c)] to within 5mm to 10mm. When instantaneous acceleration is needed, when overtaking, or when climbing a hill, press the pedal to [Figure 3] to respond to increased horsepower, remove the driver's sole from the control stand [Figure 2-(a)] and move, and the driver's sole, with the accelerator pedal pressed down, will touch Figure 2-(c), performing the first control. When further acceleration is needed, such as when overtaking, when instantaneous acceleration is needed, or when climbing a hill, remove the driver's sole from the control stand [Figure 2-(c)] and move, pressing only the accelerator pedal, and use the fine adjustment rubber plate [Figure 4] of the second control stand to provide additional acceleration. The present invention provides an automobile accelerator pedal over-pressure control device to prevent the vehicle from running out of control by mistakenly pressing the accelerator pedal when the brake pedal should be pressed while driving or when starting the vehicle. Its configuration is, 1. From the overall structure shown in [Figure 1], the L-shaped steel accelerator pedal first-press control panel, consisting of the three types of parts shown in [Figure 2], is constructed by assembling the control panel base using bolts and nuts from Figures 2-(a), 2-(b), and 2-(c). 2. The second over-step control platform with height adjustment function is assembled by screwing together the male and female screws shown in Figure 3-(a) and Figure 3-(b) of [Figure 3], and Figure 3-(e). 3. At the top of [Figure 3], the rubber plate is pressed down for fine adjustment. By utilizing the elastic properties of the rubber plate, when the accelerator pedal is pressed down, the accelerator pedal arm pushes the rubber plate [Figure 4] inwards. The amount of pressure applied corresponds to increased speed and horsepower for overtaking, lane changes, climbing hills, etc. By combining the three points mentioned above, attach [Figure 3] to the driver's side floor mat under the accelerator pedal arm using bolts and nuts at the same time as [Figure 2] to complete the product shown in [Figure 1]-1. The above configuration features a device to prevent runaway accidents caused by excessive pressing of the automobile accelerator pedal. The prototype of the present invention was made, and the installed private car was tested for 20 months from October 10, 2022 to June 2024. By providing a [Figure 4] fine-tuning rubber plate on the top of the second control console, it was easy to increase the speed and horsepower for overtaking, lane changing, going uphill, etc., and it was the same as driving a normal car without installing the product of the present invention. The vehicle installed with this device is suppressed from excessive sudden acceleration, and there is no driving beyond the speed limit, becoming an extremely safe and reassuring vehicle.

Brief Explanation of Drawings

[0008] [Figure 1] It is an explanatory drawing of the overall illustration of the present invention. [Figure 2] It is an explanatory drawing of the illustration of the first stepping control console of the present invention. [Figure 3] It is a perspective view of the illustration of the second control console with screw-in height adjustment of the present invention. [Figure 4] It is a plan view of the illustration of the accelerator pedal stepping fine-tuning rubber plate of the present invention. Brief Explanation of Reference Signs

[0009] Figure 1-(a) is an illustrative drawing showing the installation of the product of the present invention directly below the accelerator pedal arm. Figure 2-(a) is a front view of the present invention. Figure 2-(b) is a rear view of the front side of the present invention. Figure 2-(c) is a left side view of the present invention. Figure 2-(d) is a plan view of the present invention. Figure 3 is an exploded explanatory drawing with the second height adjustment function and screws. Figure 3-(a) is a front view of the second control console height adjustment function with male screws. Figure 3-(b) is a front view of the second control console height adjustment function with female screws. Figure 3-(c) is a perspective illustrative drawing of the second control console height adjustment function with female screws. Figure 3-(d) is a perspective view with holes for installing bolts with the second control console height adjustment function and male screws. Figure 4-(a) is a plan view of the illustration of the accelerator pedal stepping fine-tuning rubber plate. Figure 4-(b) is a perspective illustration of the rubber plate for fine-tuning the accelerator pedal position.

Claims

1. This vehicle features three devices to control excessive acceleration of the accelerator pedal, including a two-stage function to prevent sudden acceleration and serious accidents, and a rubber plate that allows for fine-tuning of speed and subsequent re-acceleration.

1. Drawing 1 is an overall completed illustration of the present invention.

2. Figure 2 shows the L-shaped steel height-adjustable first control panel for excessive accelerator pedal depression, Figure 4 shows the fine-adjustment pedal rubber plate for overtaking and uphill driving requiring re-acceleration, and Figure 3 shows the second height-adjustable pedal control stand for final complete control. By installing these two control devices and the fine-adjustment accelerator pedal rubber plate for overtaking, uphill driving, and instantaneous acceleration, this device prevents vehicles from speeding and thus prevents runaway accidents. As shown in Figure 1, attach the component shown in Figure 2 to the floor mat directly below the accelerator pedal arm using seven bolts and nuts. The first control panel in Figure 2 consists of three parts, which are assembled as shown in Figure 2 by attaching bolts and nuts to Figures 3-a, 3-b, and 3-c, along with washers. The second foot pedal control platform with height adjustment function shown in Figure 3 is installed at the bottom of the L-shaped steel control panel shown in Figure 2-1. The height of the foot pedal control platform is adjusted by screwing in Figures 3-a and 3-b. A fine-tuning rubber plate for fine-tuning re-acceleration is attached with adhesive to the top of Figure 3-(e) for overtaking and uphill situations where re-acceleration is required. The lowest point of the accelerator pedal arm pushes the rubber plate, allowing for fine-tuning re-acceleration to be performed for overtaking and uphill situations. This invention is a device that prevents runaway accidents caused by mistakenly pressing the accelerator pedal instead of the brake pedal.

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