Reaction force pedal device

摘要

Disclosed is a reaction force pedal device provided with pedal members operated by a driver, a motor which applies a reaction force to the pedal members through an arm member which is always connected to the pedal members, and a clutch arranged between the motor and the arm member. When the pedal members are displaced, the clutch is temporarily released.

主权项

1. A reaction force pedal device comprising:
a pedal member operable by a driver and configured to be moved between a non-actuated and actuated positions thereof; a motor having a rotatable output shaft for applying a reaction force to the pedal member through an arm member, which is coupled at all times to the pedal member; a clutch disposed between the motor output shaft and the arm member; and an electronic control unit (ECU) configured to control operations of the motor, wherein while the pedal member is being returned toward the non-actuated position thereof, the clutch is temporarily disengaged and the motor is deactivated by the ECU so that a rotational angle of the motor output shaft is not changed in relation to movement of the pedal member.