International Journal of Vehicle Structures and Systems

Sanjoy Biswas ¹, Abhisek Bardhan ¹, Ajay Pandey ¹, Sanjay Sharma ¹

Affiliations
1 Engineering Research Centre (ERC), Tata Motors Limited, Jamshedpur, IN

Abstract

This paper details the design and validation of an improved cable-type accelerator control system for left hand drive (LHD) army vehicles. A slider mechanism is used for the pedal control unit. The design is verified by kinematic analysis using ADAMS simulation. The vehicle performance and verification of ergonomic parameters are tested using a prototype vehicle. Improvements in the ergonomics, system reliability and packaging/installation in comparison with the existing accelerator control system are demonstrated.

Keywords

Slider Mechanism, Accelerator Control System, Cable, Linkage, Ergonomics, Accelerator Brake Clutch.

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