Accelerator actuated emergency braking system

The present invention relates generally to brake systems for automotive vehicles, and more particularly, to an enhanced emergency brake assist system. An enhanced emergency brake assist system includes an accelerator pedal operated by the driver coupled to a braking system and used to control the ov...

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Main Authors Bond, III, John Vincent, Engelman, Gerald H, Ekmark, Jonas, Jansson, Jonas L. Z, Tarabishy, M. Nabeel, Tellis, Levasseur
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 02.12.2003
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Summary:The present invention relates generally to brake systems for automotive vehicles, and more particularly, to an enhanced emergency brake assist system. An enhanced emergency brake assist system includes an accelerator pedal operated by the driver coupled to a braking system and used to control the overall vehicle speed. When a forward detection apparatus detects an imminent contact, the braking system automatically applies braking force to the vehicle after the driver fully releases the accelerator pedal. The braking force may be reduced when the driver or passenger are unbuckled.