Patent ID: 9134748
Filing Date: 2015-09-15
Classification: B60T,G01L,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A pedal operation amount detection apparatus comprising: a transmitting member that transmits a pedal operating force; a pivot lever provided on the transmitting member so as to be pivotable relative to the transmitting member; and a deformable body that is interposed between the transmitting member and the pivot lever, and that deforms based on the pedal operating force, the pedal operation amount detection apparatus electrically detecting a pedal operation amount based on a deformation of the deformable body, and the deformable body being fixed to the transmitting member, the pedal operation amount detection apparatus further comprising: a sensor rod fixedly fitted to the deformable body so as to extend upright relative to the deformable body, an elastic member provided across the sensor rod and the pivot lever so as to be connected to each other, so that the pedal operating force or a reaction force corresponding to the pedal operating force is transmitted from the pivot lever to the sensor rod via the elastic member, and the sensor rod being passed, with a play, through the pivot lever so that the play allows the pivot lever to pivot.