Patent classifications
B60Q1/441
Modular pedal assembly for vehicles
A modular pedal assembly for use with a vehicle that includes a prime mover, a control circuit, and a brake assembly. The modular pedal assembly including a base that is removably connectable with the vehicle, a brake pedal, an accelerator pedal that is displaceable between a first position and a second position, and a control output regulator that includes a first sensor and a second sensor. In a vehicle having an electric motor prime mover, the first sensor is a limit switch electrically connected to the control circuit, and the second sensor is a variable resistor. In a vehicle having an internal combustion engine prime mover, the first sensor is a limit switch operable to control a starter motor, and the second sensor is a limit switch operable to control a spark plug ignition.
Multicolor safety light system for vehicle
A light system includes a housing having a first row of red lights to signal a braking action, a second row of yellow lights to signal no braking or accelerating action, and a third row of green lights to signal an accelerating action, a first side member with a first group of direction lights placed on a first side of the housing to indicate an upcoming right turn, a second side member with a second group of direction lights placed on an opposing second side of the housing to indicate an upcoming left turn and a fastener to secure the system to a vehicle flat surface visible to surrounding motorists and pedestrians.
Variable accelerator light assembly
A variable accelerator light assembly. The variable accelerator light assembly includes a light bar having light elements spanning between a first end and an opposing second end. A sensor connected to a vehicle accelerator pedal of a vehicle detects how much a user depresses the vehicle accelerator pedal, and transmits this information to the light bar. The light elements energize sequentially from a middle portion outward to the opposing first and second end. The progressive actuation of the vehicle accelerator pedal causes an increasing number of the light elements to energize in the sequential configuration.
BRAKE PUMP FOR VEHICLES
A brake pump for vehicles having a pump body and an actuation device, operatively associated with the pump body. The actuation device being operable to generate a braking. A piston is housed inside a housing of the pump body, the piston being operable by the actuation device to vary the pressure of a brake fluid in a braking system to which the brake pump belongs, to generate the braking. The brake pump also has a switch group and an auxiliary actuation element.
Brake light sensor module
A brake light sensor module includes: a retainer which is provided to move together with an operation element of a master cylinder in response to a depression of a brake pedal; an operation rod which is connected to the retainer so as to move together with the retainer; an elastic member which is installed in the master cylinder; a signal transmitting element which is installed in the master cylinder, one end of the signal transmitting element being elastically supported by the elastic member, and the other end of the signal transmitting element being supported by the operation rod; and a sensor which is installed in the master cylinder so as to be operated by the signal transmitting element.
Early warning of braking system and method
A vehicle early warning braking indication system includes a sensor pad disposed beneath a brake pedal of the vehicle on a floor portion of a driver's side area of a cabin of the vehicle, the sensor pad configured to output a signal at a first voltage level when a weight greater than a predetermined weight is applied to the sensor pad. The system also includes a brake light activation unit configured to receive the signal output from the sensor pad and to cause a brake light provided on a rear portion of the vehicle to be illuminated when the signal is at the first voltage level, and to cause the brake light to not be illuminated when the signal is at a second voltage level different than the first voltage level.
Apparatus for controlling forced light up of brake lights
An apparatus controls the forced light up of brake lights. The apparatus checks whether a brake light system has problems to prevent vehicle rear-ending accidents. A driver is informed, according to a state of a vehicle, about each problem. When there is a breakdown of the brake light system, such as a brake lights fuse disconnection, a breakdown of a brake lights relay, a wiring disconnection or defective wiring contact or the like, the driver is informed of the breakdown. Then rear vehicle is informed of danger by flickering a turn signal light since the brake lights do not light when the brake light system and the brake lights have broken down. The driver is informed of the breakdown of the brake light system and the brake lights by operating an internal alarm means whenever the driver steps on and releases the brake, thereby enabling the driver to drive safely.
BRAKING INTENSITY INDICATION SYSTEM
The braking intensity indication system for indicating a force applied on a brake pedal of a vehicle comprises a sensor, a control unit, and an array of light sources. The sensor is mounted on the brake pedal for generating sensor data variables based on the force exerted on the brake pedal. The control unit receives the generated sensor data variables from the sensor. The control unit is configured to analyze the received sensor data variables. The array of light sources is in electrical communication with the control unit. The control unit of the braking intensity indication system actuates one or more sets of light sources from the array of light sources for indicating the force applied on the brake pedal of the vehicle.
Motorcycle taillight with intermittent flashing system and method thereof
The systems and methods disclosed herein are directed to an intermittent flashing taillight on a motorcycle that may be activated when a foot lever is actuated and a hand lever is actuated between on and off. The flashing sequences, which may be controlled by the driver, through directly actuating the hand lever between on and off, may be more easily discernable than a solid illuminated taillight found in current motorcycles. In an illustrative embodiment, the motorcycle may include a hand lever that is associated with a front brake and a foot lever that is associated with a rear brake. At least one taillight may be provided in the motorcycle. A controller on the motorcycle may intermittently flash the at least one taillight according to actuations of the hand lever between on and off and when the second lever is continuously actuated.
LAMP SWITCH FOR PARKING BRAKE
Disclosed is a lamp switch for a parking brake and a structure of a lamp switch is configured to be changed, which indicates that a parking brake is pulled as lighting a lamp on a instrument panel of a vehicle by pulling a lever for the parking brake to prevent malfunction due to poor contact of the lamp switch when an external shock occurs, enhance fuel efficiency and reduce manufacturing cost due to weight reduction, and reduce the number of assembled fixtures.