Abstract: An assembly for regulating ground speed of a vehicle includes a shift arm fixed to the transmission shaft, a main shaft, a control arm connected to the main shaft, a shift rod transmitting pivotal movement of the control arm to the shift arm, a first pedal unit acting as a seesaw pedal unit, and a second pedal unit acting as a dual pedal system, and a common lever element transmitting pivotal movement caused by the first pedal unit or the second pedal unit to the control arm. The first pedal unit and the second pedal unit are replaceable with each other.

Abstract: A vehicle control device includes: an erroneous operation determination unit that determines whether erroneous operation of an accelerator pedal is performed; an increase suppression unit that suppresses an increase in driving force of a vehicle in response to the erroneous operation of the accelerator pedal; a position measuring unit that measures the depressed position of a brake pedal; a tendency determination unit that determines a deviation tendency of the depressed position of the brake pedal; and a suppression amount varying unit that varies a suppression amount of the increase in the driving force on the basis of the deviation tendency.

Abstract: A powered vehicular interlock system includes a powered vehicle with a propulsion means, a final drive means, a braking means, and a vehicle operator's chamber having a floor and a seat. The system includes an automatic transmission, a braking activation interface located close to the floor on the floor first side section, and a propulsion activation interface located close to the floor on a floor second side section. The system includes a propulsion deactivation interlock system having a braking activation sensor, a deactivation module, and a power supply. In a first position, the propulsion deactivation interlock system is adapted to allow the powered vehicle to be propelled. For operation, upon activation of the braking activation interface to a second position, the propulsion deactivation interlock system adapted to prohibit the powered vehicle from being propelled.

Abstract: A brake assembly is activated by a vehicle brake. The brake assembly is mounted upstream from a transmission and either up or downstream from a clutch. A controller for the transmission brake allows the driver to adjust both a transmission brake lead/lag time and force relative to the vehicle wheel brakes.

Abstract: A vehicle auxiliary braking system is provided to accomplish a braking effect similar to engine braking inexpensively, to extend the life of the brakes, and to reduce the work cycle time in order to improve work efficiency. The system has a centrifugal sensor 20, an accelerator sensor 21, and a braking clutch engaging means that includes a braking hydraulic circuit 22. The centrifugal sensor 20 detects that the vehicle is traveling when the vehicle is moving at or above a prescribed speed. Accelerator sensor 21 detects when the depression amount of the accelerator pedal 6 is at or below a prescribed amount. The braking clutch engaging means engages the clutch that corresponds to the opposite travel direction when the vehicle is traveling at or above the prescribed speed and the accelerator depression amount is at or below the prescribed depression amount.

Abstract: A system for sensing the position of a vehicle foot pedal (1), comprises a non-contact sensor (8) associated with a displaceable element (2, 7) of the pedal (1).

Abstract: A vehicle auxiliary braking system is provided to accomplish a braking effect similar to engine braking inexpensively, to extend the life of the brakes, and to reduce the work cycle time in order to improve work efficiency. The system has a centrifugal sensor 20, an accelerator sensor 21, and a braking clutch engaging means that includes a braking hydraulic circuit 22. The centrifugal sensor 20 detects that the vehicle is traveling when the vehicle is moving at or above a prescribed speed. Accelerator sensor 21 detects when the depression amount of the accelerator pedal 6 is at or below a prescribed amount. The braking clutch engaging means engages the clutch that corresponds to the opposite travel direction when the vehicle is traveling at or above the prescribed speed and the accelerator depression amount is at or below the prescribed depression amount.

Abstract: A control unit for an automatic transmission provides improved responsiveness to a speed reduction operation by the driver. The control unit includes a speed reduction requirement judging logic which judges whether or not there is a speed reduction requirement. An up-shift is inhibited and prevented when a judgement is made that there is a speed reduction requirement, based at least in part on release of the accelerator. Accordingly, it is possible to prevent a vehicle from being accidentally accelerated by an up-shift operation and to smoothly perform a down-shift to effect an engine brake.

Abstract: A pedal assembly comprising for driving a vehicle, comprising: a brake pedal (10) borne vertically swingably by a brake arm (11); a laterally biased accelerator lever (20) arranged just above the right-hand side of the brake pedal while being urged toward the brake pedal and having a lateral reciprocating stroke; and a guide roller (16) arranged at the right-hand portion of the brake pedal while having its circumferential edge protruded above the pedal. Further comprised is a spring (12) disposed on the floor of the vehicle below the brake pedal for urging the lower end portion of the brake pedal to this side. The accelerator lever is arranged, when in a non-load state, at an inclination with respect to the axis of the brake pedal.

Abstract: .?.A movement control system for a motor vehicle comprising a movement control device, an acceleration or deceleration signal and a vehicle speed reference signal insensitive to the vehicles' direction are sent to a controller. The system also includes a throttle actuator, brake actuator and anti-lock braking. The controller which receives the acceleration or deceleration signal and vehicle speed reference signal calculates the rate of change of vehicle speed and energizes either the throttle actuator or brake actuator so that the calculated rate of change of speed compares favorably to the reference signal from the movement control device. A cruise control sends a reference speed signal to the controller which compares it to the vehicle speed signal and energizes either the throttle actuator or brake actuator so that the two signals favorably compare, thus controlling the vehicle speed while in the cruise control mode..!..Iadd.