DE4425477A1 - Brake pedal apparatus for vehicle braking equipment - Google Patents

Brake pedal apparatus for vehicle braking equipment

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DE4425477A1
DE4425477A1 DE19944425477 DE4425477A DE4425477A1 DE 4425477 A1 DE4425477 A1 DE 4425477A1 DE 19944425477 DE19944425477 DE 19944425477 DE 4425477 A DE4425477 A DE 4425477A DE 4425477 A1 DE4425477 A1 DE 4425477A1
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Thomas Dipl Ing Dr Dieckmann
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Continental Teves AG and Co OHG
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G05CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05GCONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G1/00Controlling members, e.g. knobs or handles; Assemblies or arrangements thereof; Indicating position of controlling members
    • G05G1/30Controlling members actuated by foot
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60TVEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T11/00Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator without power assistance or drive or where such assistance or drive is irrelevant
    • B60T11/04Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator without power assistance or drive or where such assistance or drive is irrelevant transmitting mechanically
    • B60T11/08Transmitting braking action from initiating means to ultimate brake actuator without power assistance or drive or where such assistance or drive is irrelevant transmitting mechanically providing variable leverage
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60TVEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T17/00Component parts, details, or accessories of power brake systems not covered by groups B60T8/00, B60T13/00 or B60T15/00, or presenting other characteristic features
    • B60T17/18Safety devices; Monitoring
    • B60T17/22Devices for monitoring or checking brake systems; Signal devices
    • BPERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B60VEHICLES IN GENERAL
    • B60TVEHICLE BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF; BRAKE CONTROL SYSTEMS OR PARTS THEREOF, IN GENERAL; ARRANGEMENT OF BRAKING ELEMENTS ON VEHICLES IN GENERAL; PORTABLE DEVICES FOR PREVENTING UNWANTED MOVEMENT OF VEHICLES; VEHICLE MODIFICATIONS TO FACILITATE COOLING OF BRAKES
    • B60T7/00Brake-action initiating means
    • B60T7/02Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation
    • B60T7/04Brake-action initiating means for personal initiation foot actuated
    • B60T7/06Disposition of pedal
    • GPHYSICS
    • G05CONTROLLING; REGULATING
    • G05GCONTROL DEVICES OR SYSTEMS INSOFAR AS CHARACTERISED BY MECHANICAL FEATURES ONLY
    • G05G7/00Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with one single controlled member; Details thereof
    • G05G7/02Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with one single controlled member; Details thereof characterised by special provisions for conveying or converting motion, or for acting at a distance
    • G05G7/04Manually-actuated control mechanisms provided with one single controlling member co-operating with one single controlled member; Details thereof characterised by special provisions for conveying or converting motion, or for acting at a distance altering the ratio of motion or force between controlling member and controlled member as a function of the position of the controlling member

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  • Regulating Braking Force (AREA)
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Abstract

The brake pedal apparatus in a motor vehicle drives an electrical braking equipment. The apparatus has a sensor for generating an electrical control valve and a spring-loaded device (17) which achieves a force-displacement characteristic of the brake pedal. The force-displacement characteristic is changed by the presence of a fault function of the braking equipment. In one embodiment the device for changing the force-displacement characteristic of the brake pedal is driven by one of the functions of the control unit (34) which monitors the braking equipment.

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Bremspedaleinrichtung in einem Kraftfahrzeug zur Ansteuerung einer elektrischen Bremsanlage mit mindestens einem Sensor zur Erzeugung einer elektrischen Steuergröße und mit einer federbelasteten Vorrichtung zur Erzielung einer Kraft-Weg-Charakteristik des Bremspedals.The invention relates to a brake pedal device in one Motor vehicle for controlling an electric brake system with at least one sensor for generating an electrical Control variable and with a spring-loaded device for Achievement of a force-displacement characteristic of the brake pedal.

Bei elektrischen Bremssystemen wird die über das Bremspedal vom Fahrzeugführer eingeleitete Bremsung mittels elektrischen Sensoren in elektrische Signale umgesetzt, die nach einer elektronischen Aufarbeitung auf elektrisch antreibbare, auf die Radbremsen einwirkende Bremsaktoren geleitet werden. Zur Erfassung der gewünschten Verzögerung ist dem Bremspedal mindestens ein Sensor zugeordnet, der entweder die auf das Bremspedal gegebene Betätigungskraft oder den vom Bremspedal zurückgelegten Weg bzw. Drehwinkel erfaßt und ein entsprechendes elektrisches Signal an die zentrale Steuereinheit gibt, in der dann die notwendige Zustellbewegung der Bremsaktoren ermittelt wird. Über die Steuerleitungen werden entsprechende elektrische Signale an die Bremsaktoren geleitet.In the case of electric braking systems, this is done via the brake pedal braking initiated by the driver by means of electrical sensors converted into electrical signals that after an electronic refurbishment on electrical drivable brake actuators acting on the wheel brakes be directed. To record the desired delay at least one sensor is assigned to the brake pedal, the either the operating force applied to the brake pedal or the distance or angle of rotation traveled by the brake pedal detected and a corresponding electrical signal to the central control unit there, in which the necessary Infeed movement of the brake actuators is determined. About the Control lines are connected to corresponding electrical signals the brake actuators.

Aus der DE-A 40 29 334 ist es bekannt, der Trittplatte eines Bremspedals mindestens eine mit Anschlägen zusammenwirkende Blattfeder zuzuordnen. Dadurch wird die von konventionellen Bremspedalen her bekannte Kraft-Weg-Charakteristik auch bei Bremspedaleinrichtungen elektrischer Bremsanlagen einstellbar. From DE-A 40 29 334 it is known, the tread plate one Brake pedals at least one interacting with stops Assign leaf spring. This makes it conventional Brake pedals also known force-travel characteristics Brake pedal devices for electric brake systems adjustable.  

Aus der DE 35 04 096 A ist eine Bremspedaleinrichtung zur Ansteuerung einer elektrischen Bremsanlage bekannt, die einen Sollwertgeber aus einer Parallelschaltung eines Wegsensors und eines Kraftsensors enthält. Den Sensoren sind elektronische Hauptschaltungen nachgeschaltet, welche die Signale der Sensoren nach verschiedenen Kriterien auf Plausibilität prüfen und im Fehlerfall eine Warnlampe ansteuern.DE 35 04 096 A is a brake pedal device for Control of an electric brake system known that a setpoint generator from a parallel connection of a Contains displacement sensor and a force sensor. The sensors are downstream electronic main circuits which the Signals from the sensors based on various criteria Check plausibility and a warning lamp in the event of an error head for.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine Bremspedal­ einrichtung der eingangs beschriebenen Art zu schaffen, die dem Fahrzeugführer auf sichere Weise eine Rückmeldung über sichere Funktion oder Störung seiner elektrischen Bremsanlage gibt.The invention has for its object a brake pedal establishment of the type described above to create the feedback to the driver in a safe manner safe functioning or malfunction of its electrical Braking system there.

Die Aufgabe wird erfindungsgemäß dadurch gelöst, daß die Kraft-Weg-Charakteristik bei Vorliegen einer Fehlfunktion der Bremsanlage änderbar ist.The object is achieved in that the Force-displacement characteristic in the event of a malfunction the brake system is changeable.

Wird über das elektronische Überwachungssystem ein Fehler in der Bremsanlage ermittelt, wird über eine elektronische Auswerteschaltung bzw. die zentrale Steuereinheit ein Steuersignal erzeugt, daß die Kraft-Weg-Charakteristik der Bremspedaleinrichtung ändert. Bei Betätigen der Bremspedal­ einrichtung wird dadurch dem Fahrzeugführer der Fehler in der Bremsanlage signalisiert.If an error occurs in the electronic monitoring system The braking system is determined via an electronic Evaluation circuit or the central control unit Control signal generates that the force-displacement characteristic of the Brake pedal device changes. When the brake pedal is pressed This will make the vehicle operator aware of the fault in the brake system signals.

In vorteilhafter Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist die Vorrichtung zur Änderung der Kraft-Weg-Charakteristik von einer die Funktion der Bremsanlage überwachenden elektronischen Steuereinheit ansteuerbar. Diese Steuer­ einheit erhält üblicherweise alle relevanten Istwerte der Bremsanlage und vergleicht diese,. z. B. über Plausibilitäts­ prüfungen daraufhin, ob Fehlfunktionen vorliegen. Wird eine Fehlfunktion errechnet, kann dem Fahrer diese Fehlfunktion mit der schlagartig geänderten Pedalcharakteristik signalisiert werden.In an advantageous embodiment of the invention Device for changing the force-displacement characteristic of one monitoring the function of the brake system electronic control unit controllable. This tax unit usually receives all relevant actual values of the Braking system and compares it. e.g. B. about plausibility checks for malfunctions. Will one Malfunction calculated, the driver may experience this malfunction  with the suddenly changed pedal characteristics be signaled.

Eine vorteilhafte Ausgestaltung der Erfindung wird im Kennzeichen des Anspruchs 3 offenbart. Wird von der zentralen Steuereinheit ein Systemfehler erkannt, wird der Druckraum der elastomeren Druckfeder mit einer Druckmittel­ quelle verbunden und unter Druck gesetzt oder durch Öffnen des Ventils mit der Atmosphäre verbunden. Dadurch spürt der Fahrzeugführer den fehlerhaften Zustand der Bremsanlage aufgrund der schlagartig geänderten Kraft-Weg-Charakteristik des Bremspedals.An advantageous embodiment of the invention is in Characteristics of claim 3 disclosed. Is from the central control unit a system error is detected, the Pressure chamber of the elastomeric compression spring with a pressure medium source connected and pressurized or by opening of the valve connected to the atmosphere. As a result, he feels Vehicle driver the faulty condition of the brake system due to the sudden change in force-displacement characteristics of the brake pedal.

Anhand der Zeichnung wird nachstehend ein Ausführungs­ beispiel der Erfindung näher erläutert. Es zeigtBased on the drawing, an execution is below example of the invention explained in more detail. It shows

Fig. 1 in schematischer Darstellung eine Bremspedal­ einrichtung, Fig. 1 is a brake pedal device in a schematic representation;

Fig. 2 die federbelastete Vorrichtung zur Abstützung des Bremspedals. Fig. 2 shows the spring-loaded device for supporting the brake pedal.

Die Bremspedaleinrichtung weist ein Bremspedal 11 mit einer Trittplatte 12 auf, das in einem ortsfesten Drehlager 13 schwenkbar aufgehängt ist. Der kürzere Hebelarm 14 des Bremspedals 11 weist einen Wegsensor 15 auf, der den Abstand zwischen dem Ende des kürzeren Hebelarmes 14 und einem ortsfest angebrachten Bauteil 16 erfaßt und in ein elektrisches Signal umsetzt. Zwischen dem ortsfesten Bauteil 16 und dem kürzeren Hebelarm 14 ist eine Druckfeder 17 aus einem vollen Elastomerkörper angeordnet. Diese Druckfeder 17 wirkt gegen die Fußkraft des Fahrzeugführers beim Betätigen des Bremspedals 11 und gibt aufgrund ihrer Kraft-Weg-Kennlinie ein für den Fahrer angenehmes Pedalgefühl. The brake pedal device has a brake pedal 11 with a step plate 12 , which is pivotally suspended in a fixed pivot bearing 13 . The shorter lever arm 14 of the brake pedal 11 has a displacement sensor 15 , which detects the distance between the end of the shorter lever arm 14 and a stationary component 16 and converts it into an electrical signal. Between the fixed component 16 and the shorter lever arm 14 , a compression spring 17 is arranged from a full elastomer body. This compression spring 17 acts against the foot force of the vehicle driver when the brake pedal 11 is actuated and, due to its force-displacement characteristic, gives the driver a comfortable pedal feel.

Die Trittplatte 12 des Bremspedals 11 weist zwei übereinanderliegende, gegeneinander federbelastete, beabstandete Platten 21 und 22 auf. Diese Flächen 21 und 22 sind mit elektrischen Kontakten 23 und 24 versehen, die bei Überschreiten eines bestimmten Druckes eine Schalter­ schließung bewirken und ein Signal für eine Notbremsung auslösen.The tread plate 12 of the brake pedal 11 has two superposed, mutually spring-loaded, spaced plates 21 and 22 . These surfaces 21 and 22 are provided with electrical contacts 23 and 24 , which cause a switch closure when a certain pressure is exceeded and trigger a signal for emergency braking.

In dem Bauteil 16 ist ein hier nicht dargestellter Kraftsensor eingebaut.A force sensor (not shown here) is installed in component 16 .

In der Fig. 2 ist die aus einem Elastomerkörper bestehende Druckfeder 17 in größerem Maßstab und im Schnitt dargestellt. Die Druckfeder 17 weist einen innenliegenden Druckraum 31 auf, der über eine Leitung 32 mit einem elektromagnetisch betätigbaren Zwei-Wege-Ventil 33 verbunden ist, das in dem Bauteil 16 angeordnet ist.In FIG. 2, which consists of an elastomeric body compression spring is shown in a larger scale and in section 17th The compression spring 17 has an internal pressure space 31 which is connected via a line 32 to an electromagnetically actuated two-way valve 33 which is arranged in the component 16 .

Das elektromagnetisch betätigbare Zwei-Wege-Ventil 33 wird von einer elektronischen Auswerte- und Steuereinheit (ECU) 34 in die Durchlaßstellung geschaltet, wenn die eingehenden Signale 3, 5 der an den Radbremsen befindlichen Bremsaktoren sowie weiterer Signaleingänge von der Zentraleinheit ausgewertet und hinsichtlich einer Fehlererkennung signalisiert werden. Das Magnetventil 33 schaltet um, so daß dem Fahrzeugführer der fehlerhafte Zustand der Bremsanlage aufgrund der schlagartig geänderten Bremspedalcharakteristik deutlich wird.The electromagnetically actuated two-way valve 33 is switched into an open position by an electronic evaluation and control unit (ECU) 34 when the incoming signals 3 , 5 of the brake actuators located on the wheel brakes and further signal inputs are evaluated by the central unit and with regard to error detection be signaled. The solenoid valve 33 switches over, so that the faulty state of the brake system becomes clear to the vehicle driver due to the sudden change in the brake pedal characteristics.

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1. Bremspedaleinrichtung in einem Kraftfahrzeug zur Ansteuerung einer elektrischen Bremsanlage mit mindestens einem Sensor zur Erzeugung einer elektrischen Steuergröße und mit einer federbelasteten Vorrichtung (17) zur Erzielung einer Kraft-Weg- Charakteristik des Bremspedals, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Kraft-Weg-Charakteristik bei Vorliegen einer Fehlfunktion der Bremsanlage änderbar ist.1. Brake pedal device in a motor vehicle for controlling an electric brake system with at least one sensor for generating an electrical control variable and with a spring-loaded device ( 17 ) to achieve a force-displacement characteristic of the brake pedal, characterized in that the force-displacement characteristic at If the brake system malfunctions, it can be changed. 2. Bremspedaleinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die Vorrichtung zur Änderung der Kraft-Weg- Charakteristik des Bremspedals von einer die Funktionen der Bremsanlage überwachenden, elektronischen Steuereinheit (34) ansteuerbar ist.2. Brake pedal device according to claim 1, characterized in that the device for changing the force-displacement characteristic of the brake pedal can be controlled by an electronic control unit ( 34 ) which monitors the functions of the brake system. 3. Bremspedaleinrichtung nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, daß die federbelastete Vorrichtung (17) einen elastomeren, gegen das Bremspedal (11) wirkenden Federkörper aufweist, der einen inneren, beaufschlagbaren Druckraum (31) aufweist, der über ein elektrisch ansteuerbares Ventil (33) mit einer Druckmittelquelle oder mit der Atmosphäre verbindbar ist.3. Brake pedal device according to claim 1, characterized in that the spring-loaded device ( 17 ) has an elastomeric spring body acting against the brake pedal ( 11 ), which has an inner, pressurizable pressure chamber ( 31 ) via an electrically controllable valve ( 33 ) can be connected to a pressure medium source or to the atmosphere.
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