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US3713332A
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Apparatus for the automatic operation of operating devices for motor vehicles
Assignee: Dr Ing HCF Porsche AG
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Filing: 1971-02-04
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1991-02-04
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for the automatic operation of operating devices of vehicles, especially motor vehicles, in dependence on a program distributor apparatus for simulating plotted driving programs through the use of a roller test stand, wherein the individual operating devices of the vehicle such as the gas pedal, brake pedal, clutch and gear-shifting lever are connectable with servomotors having control mechanisms operable by means of the program-distributor apparatus. A common base frame arranged opposite to the operating devices in the passenger compartment of the vehicle and to which the program distributor apparatus, the control mechanisms and the servo-motors are fastened. The servomotors are connected to the operating devices by quickconnectors.
Inventors
- 👤 B Herrbrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 19:02
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T17/00; B60T17/18; B60T17/22; B60T17/221; B60T17/222; B60T17/223; G; G01; G01M; G01M17/00; G01M17/007; G01M17/0072; G01M17/0074
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
An apparatus for the automatic operation of operating devices of a vehicle arranged on a roller test stand, especially a motor vehicle, the operating devices being automatically operated in dependence upon simulated driving programs, the apparatus comprising programmed distributor means for simulating prepared driving programs, servo-motor means being operatively connected with individual operating devices of the vehicle, control apparatuses operable from the program distributor means for controlling the servo-motor means, the program distributor means, the control apparatuses and the servo-motor means being mounted on a common base frame arranged facing the operating devices in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, guide rail means being provided at the base frame for being exchangeable with the driver seat in the passenger compartment facing the operating devices, and quick-connector means being provided for connecting the servo-motor means to the operating devices.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
An apparatus for the automatic operation of operating devices of a vehicle arranged on a roller test stand, especially a motor vehicle, the operating devices being automatically operated in dependence upon simulated driving programs, the apparatus comprising programmed distributor means for simulating prepared driving programs, servo-motor means being operatively connected with individual operating devices of the vehicle, control apparatuses operable from the program distributor means for controlling the servo-motor means, the program distributor means, the control apparatuses and the servo-motor means being mounted on a common base frame arranged facing the operating devices in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, guide rail means being provided at the base frame for being exchangeable with the driver seat in the passenger compartment facing the operating devices, and quick-connector means being provided for connecting the servo-motor means to the operating devices.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
138 words
An apparatus for the automatic operation of operating devices of a vehicle arranged on a roller test stand, especially a motor vehicle, the operating devices being automatically operated in dependence upon simulated driving programs, the apparatus comprising programmed distributor means for simulating prepared driving programs, servo-motor means being operatively connected with individual operating devices of the vehicle, control apparatuses operable from the program distributor means for controlling the servo-motor means, the program distributor means, the control apparatuses and the servo-motor means being mounted on a common base frame arranged facing the operating devices in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, guide rail means being provided at the base frame for being exchangeable with the driver seat in the passenger compartment facing the operating devices, and quick-connector means being provided for connecting the servo-motor means to the operating devices.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
138 words
An apparatus for the automatic operation of operating devices of a vehicle arranged on a roller test stand, especially a motor vehicle, the operating devices being automatically operated in dependence upon simulated driving programs, the apparatus comprising programmed distributor means for simulating prepared driving programs, servo-motor means being operatively connected with individual operating devices of the vehicle, control apparatuses operable from the program distributor means for controlling the servo-motor means, the program distributor means, the control apparatuses and the servo-motor means being mounted on a common base frame arranged facing the operating devices in the passenger compartment of the vehicle, guide rail means being provided at the base frame for being exchangeable with the driver seat in the passenger compartment facing the operating devices, and quick-connector means being provided for connecting the servo-motor means to the operating devices.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the operating devices include a gas pedal, a brake pedal, a clutch and a gear-shifting lever.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein support means are provided for pivotally mounting the servo-motor means at the common base frame.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein arresting means is provided for adjustability of the base frame in seat guide rail means in the passenger compartment, said arresting means being connectable with the driver seat facing the operating devices.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
Apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the servo-motor means include a plurality of pressure-medium cylinders pivotally arranged at oNe end thereof about a horizontal axis at the base frame and at the other end being provided with a piston rod attached in a joint-like manner with the quick-connector means which encompass, at least in part, the operating devices.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
51 words
Apparatus according to claim 5, wherein one cylinder extends in the longitudinal direction of the vehicle and is operatively connected with each of a brake pedal, gas pedal and clutch, and two of the cylinders are operatively connected with a gear shift lever and are arranged substantially perpendicular to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus according to claim 5, wherein linkage means is operatively connected with the cylinders and connected, in part, at the piston rod and, in part, at the respective cylinder, said linkage means being provided with electrical control means for providing feed-back to the program distributor means.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |