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Load-shifting device
Assignee: Mannesmann VDO AG
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Filing: 1989-06-28
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Granted: 1990-09-04
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Expires: 2009-06-28
Abstract
Abstract A load-shifting device having a regulating element (11) which can act on a setting member (16) which determines the power of an internal combustion engine, which regulating element is connected to a driver (4) coupled with an accelerator pedal (1). In addition, the regulating element can be moved by means of an electric setting drive (9), having a desired-value detection element (7) associated with the driver (4), and an actual-value detection element (12) cooperating with the driver and acting on the electric setting drive (9). The electric setting drive (9) is adjustable as a function of the detected values by an electronic control device (22). Between the driver (4) and the regulating element (11), a space-monitoring device (15) is provided which, upon a deviation of driver (4) and regulating element (11) from a predetermined spacing established by the control device (22), feeds a signal for the purpose of plausibility testing. The control device (22), in the absence of defined plausibility conditions, uncouples or disconnects the electric setting drive (9), and the driver (4) and control element (11) are mechanically positively guided.
Inventors
- 👤 Manfred Pfalzgraf
- 👤 Gerd Hickmann
- 👤 Eberhard Mausner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 07:30
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02D; F02D11/00; F02D11/06; F02D11/10; F02D11/107; F02D11/106; F02D2200/00; F02D2200/02; F02D2200/04; F02D2200/0404; F02D2400/00; F02D2400/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
A load-shifting device for a motor vehicle, the device having a regulating element for acting on a setting member which determines the output of an internal combustion engine, the load shifting device comprising a driver which is coupled to an accelerator pedal of the motor vehicle; an electric setting drive with a desired-value detection element and an actual-value detection element operatively coupled to the electric setting drive; an electronic control device, the electric setting drive being regulatable as a function of vehicle and engine speed values applied to the electronic control device; a regulating element, a control device, and a space-monitoring device connected between the driver and the regulating element and wherein said space-monitoring device, upon a deviation of said driver and said regulating element from a predetermined spacing established by the control device, feeds a space signal for the purposes of plausibility testing; and said control device, in the absence of well-defined plausibility conditions, uncouples the electric setting drive allowing said drive and said control element to be move positively mechanically.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
A load-shifting device for a motor vehicle, the device having a regulating element for acting on a setting member which determines the output of an internal combustion engine, the load shifting device comprising a driver which is coupled to an accelerator pedal of the motor vehicle; an electric setting drive with a desired-value detection element and an actual-value detection element operatively coupled to the electric setting drive; an electronic control device, the electric setting drive being regulatable as a function of vehicle and engine speed values applied to the electronic control device; a regulating element, a control device, and a space-monitoring device connected between the driver and the regulating element and wherein said space-monitoring device, upon a deviation of said driver and said regulating element from a predetermined spacing established by the control device, feeds a space signal for the purposes of plausibility testing; and said control device, in the absence of well-defined plausibility conditions, uncouples the electric setting drive allowing said drive and said control element to be move positively mechanically.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
58 words
A load-shifting device according to claim 1, further comprising a coupling spring, and a stop located on said driver; and wherein the driver directly interacts with the space-measuring device, and the driver and the regulating element are coupled by means of the coupling spring, the regulating element being urged in the direction of the stop of the driver.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A load-shifting device according to claim 2, wherein said space-measuring device comprises a first and a second safety switch; and upon actuation of said electric setting drive, said first safety switch monitors the idling range of the internal combustion engine and said second safety switch monitors the partial-load and full-load ranges, both said safety switches being activated in a transition region from idling operation to partial-load operation.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
72 words
A load-shifting device according to claim 2, further comprising a return spring which urges said driver in the idling direction; and a spring element which is limited in path and prestressed in the direction of the control lever of the regulating element for connection to the driver, a spring force of said spring element being greater than that of said coupling spring but less than a spring force of said return sring.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A load-shifting device according to claim 1, wherein said space-monitoring device comprises a safety contact switch operatively connected to said driver.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
66 words
A load-shifting device, according to claim 5, wherein said space-measuring device comprises a first and a second safety switch; and upon actuation of said electric setting drive, said first safety monitors the idling range of the internal combustion engine and said second safety switch monitors the partial-load and full-load ranges, both said safety switches being activated in a transition region from idling operation to partial-load operation.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
94 words
A load-shifting device according to claim 6, further comprising a supply voltage path, a first voltage path, and a second voltage path; and wherein the supply voltage path connects with both safety switches, said first voltage path connects from said first safety switch to said control device, and said second voltage path connects from said second safety switch to said control device, the first voltage path extending over the idling range for said first safety switch, and said second voltage path extending for said second safety switch over the partial-load/full-load region of vehicle operation.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
A load-shifting device according to claim 7, further comprising a return spring which urges said driver in the idling direction; and a spring element which is limited in path and prestressed in the direction of the control lever of the regulating element for connection to the driver, a spring force of said spring element being greater than that of said coupling spring but less than a spring force of said return spring.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
141 words
A load-shifting device according to claim 8, wherein said second safety switch comprises a first, a second, a third, and a fourth contact, the first contact (34) being carried by said driver, and the second contact (40) being carried by said regulating element, said first contact (34) contacting said second contact (40) in a given spacing range between driver and regulating element, said spacing being opened upon a movement of driver and regulating element toward each other; the first contact (34) forms a unit with the third contact (35) which is carried by said regulating unit, the third contact being movable and in contact with the second voltage path (36) in a partial-load/full-load region; and upon an uncoupling of the setting drive, the second contact (40) contacts the first contact (34) as a result of the action of the spring element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
138 words
A load-shifting device according to claim 9, further comprising a third switch (42) connected between the regulating element and the driver; and said first switch has contacts (38,39) which form a unit to make contact with the supply voltage path and the first voltage path which extends over the idling range; and the third contact (35) of the second switch contacts the second voltage path (36) which extends over the partial-load/full-load range and to connect via the third switch (42) with the second voltage path (36); and wherein the load-shifting device further comprises and a fourth switch (44) which is mounted in the driver and moveable in the direction of movement of driver; the fourth switch (44) has a stop (48) which, upon resting against the regulating element, limits the idling range by switching the third switch (42).
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