An accelerator pedal system includes a pedal lever configured to perform an operation in accordance with a step-on operation, a lock mechanism configured to restrict the operation of the pedal lever, and an actuator configured to switch between a locked state in which the operation of the pedal lever is restricted by the lock mechanism and an unlocked state in which the operation of the pedal lever is free from restriction by the lock mechanism. In the accelerator pedal system, a controller configured to change an energization amount to the actuator when a disturbance is detected during a vehicle traveling in the locked state. Thus, the lock state can be suitably controlled.

An accelerator pedal system includes a pedal lever, a lock mechanism, an actuator, and an ECU. The pedal lever operates in accordance with a step-on operation. The lock mechanism is capable of restricting the operation of the pedal lever. The lock mechanism can switch a locked state in which the operation of the pedal lever is restricted by the lock mechanism and an unlocked state in which the operation of the pedal lever is free from restriction by the lock mechanism. The ECU includes a locking operation determination unit, an actuator control unit, and an information acquisition unit. The locking operation determination unit determines switching of a locking operation by the lock mechanism. The actuator control unit controls a driving operation of an actuator. The locking operation determination unit locks the pedal lever when the vehicle is traveling on a specific position in an automatic driving mode.

A working machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an operator seat, an operation base arranged in front of the operator seat, an operation member arranged on the operation base and configured to be gripped and moved, and an armrest member extending from the operation base toward a side of the operator seat.

A working machine according to an embodiment of the present invention includes an operator seat, an operation base arranged in front of the operator seat, an operation member arranged on the operation base and configured to be gripped and moved, and an armrest member extending from the operation base toward a side of the operator seat.

A foldable pedal apparatus of an autonomous vehicle and a method for controlling an operation thereof, includes an accelerator pedal assembly generating an acceleration-related signal and a brake pedal assembly generating a brake-related signal during a driver's operation, in which in an autonomous driving mode, an accelerator pedal assembly and a brake pedal assembly move forward and are fixed to a position as they are combined with a front inclined surface of a footrest panel, and in a manual driving mode, they move and are fixed to a position where a driver can comfortably operate them, so that in case of switchover from the autonomous driving mode to the manual driving mode, the switchover to the manual driving mode becomes possible only in a state where all safety conditions for directivity of a driver's seat and positions of an accelerator pedal assembly and a brake pedal assembly are satisfied.

A foldable pedal apparatus of an autonomous vehicle and a method for controlling an operation thereof, includes an accelerator pedal assembly generating an acceleration-related signal and a brake pedal assembly generating a brake-related signal during a driver's operation, in which in an autonomous driving mode, an accelerator pedal assembly and a brake pedal assembly move forward and are fixed to a position as they are combined with a front inclined surface of a footrest panel, and in a manual driving mode, they move and are fixed to a position where a driver can comfortably operate them, so that in case of switchover from the autonomous driving mode to the manual driving mode, the switchover to the manual driving mode becomes possible only in a state where all safety conditions for directivity of a driver's seat and positions of an accelerator pedal assembly and a brake pedal assembly are satisfied.

An accelerator pedal system includes a pedal lever, a lock mechanism, an actuator, and an ECU. The pedal lever operates according to a step-on operation. The lock mechanism can restrict an operation of the pedal lever. The actuator switches between a locked state in which the operation of the pedal lever is restricted by the lock mechanism and an unlocked state in which the operation of the pedal lever is not restricted. The ECU includes a lock operation determination unit and an actuator control unit. The lock operation determination unit unlocks the pedal lever when an approaching object from behind is detected during a travel of a vehicle in the locked state.

The present invention relates to a foot pedal switch structure for reducing foot fatigue caused by pressing the foot pedal switch that comprises a body, a pedal, and a support pad. The body has a holding space; a pivot shaft is located in each left and right outer side in the rear area thereof separately; and the rear bottom side of the body has a joint unit. The pedal has a pivot hole located in each left and right side separately, wherein the pivot holes are placed over the pivot shafts of the body; the pedal is placed over and covers the holding space of the body. The support pad has a connecting plate extended therefrom, wherein the connecting plate is connected with the joint unit of the body.

The present invention relates to a foot pedal switch structure for reducing foot fatigue caused by pressing the foot pedal switch that comprises a body, a pedal, and a support pad. The body has a holding space; a pivot shaft is located in each left and right outer side in the rear area thereof separately; and the rear bottom side of the body has a joint unit. The pedal has a pivot hole located in each left and right side separately, wherein the pivot holes are placed over the pivot shafts of the body; the pedal is placed over and covers the holding space of the body. The support pad has a connecting plate extended therefrom, wherein the connecting plate is connected with the joint unit of the body.

The present invention relates to a foot pedal switch structure for reducing foot fatigue caused by pressing the foot pedal switch that comprises a body, a pedal, and a support pad. The body has a holding space; a pivot shaft is located in each left and right outer side in the rear area thereof separately; and the rear bottom side of the body has a joint unit. The pedal has a pivot hole located in each left and right side separately, wherein the pivot holes are placed over the pivot shafts of the body; the pedal is placed over and covers the holding space of the body. The support pad has a connecting plate extended therefrom, wherein the connecting plate is connected with the joint unit of the body.