Brace Reference: Accelerator pedal integration into trucks

Accelerator pedal integration into trucks

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Customer: Automotive OEM

Market: Heavy Duty on highway – European market

BRACE execution: Chassis domain in cooperation with Interior domain

Location: Customer site

BRACE took the lead in a project concerning the improvement of an accelerator pedal. First the current design was analyzed, requirements were gathered and translated into technical system requirements, taking into account related vehicle functions.

The project also included:

creating the specifications of software modules, test cases, and their validation
creating the specification and analysis of electrical interface and ECU
communication with different stakeholders (technical committee, suppliers)
guidance of FMEA, GRPA sessions and process control
support the evaluation of drive-off comfort and system influence
design of experiment of system parameter settings with RCP modelling
design evaluation and optimized ergonomics
development of fixation and lever
testing of system hardware on HIL
defining new fault codes according to SAE guideline
complete engineering of components, technical specifications and process documentation
complete realisation of prototype accelerator pedal
functionality for integration with current engine platform tested on available HIL application
adapter plate designed for mounting accelerator pedal and increase of firewall
documenting further development steps and validation proposal for successor.

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