Pedals

In a series of tests a car is brought to a certain speed, then braked by applying a certain force F on the brake pedal, and the deceleration a is measured. The pavement is dry concrete, and force Fq is just sufficient to cause skidding. Sketch roughly how you think the plot of a versus F should look, up to F values well beyond Fq. 

Many friction material formulations contain 5—15 wt % of friction particles, the granulated cross-linked products of the reaction of CNSL, a phenol substituted at the meta position with a unsaturated side chain, and formaldehyde. Friction particles range in size from 50 to 500 p.m. They reduce frictional wear and increase pedal softness (86). 

The objeetive of this ease study is to determine the optimum depth, d, of the foot pedal seetion as shown in Figure 4.46 using statie probabilistie design methods. We are... 

Figure 4.47 Typical load history during operation of the foot pedal...

In the automotive sector PBT compounds are widely used for small interior mouldings such as ashtrays, foot pedals, door handles and safety belt... 

Assume that a mathematical model for a motor vehicle is required, relating the accelerator pedal angle 6 to the forward speed u, a simple mathematical model might be... 

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The product of force F and the rolling radius (R) of the tires on the drive wheels is the wheel torque (T). Power depends on both torque and rotational speed (N). By definition, power is given by P = 2tiNFR = 27tNT. Wlien driving at constant speed, the driver adjusts the accelerator pedal so the drive-wheel power exactly matches the power required (P,) to overcome the resistance of the vehicle (discussed later in this article). To accelerate the vehicle, the driver further depresses the accelerator pedal so that the power available at the drit c wheels (PJ exceeds P,.. 

For maximum vehicle acceleration, the driver depresses the accelerator pedal to the floorboard and the engine operates with a tvide-open throttle. The power required curve traces the power needed by the car as a function of vehicle velocity when it is operated at constant speed in still air on a level road. At any given speed, the difference between these curves, Pa-Pr in Equation 1, is available for accelerating and hill climbing. 

The bicycle s energy efficiency superiority extends beyond hninali loconiotion and beyond all other forms of transportation. By com ertmg food into the energy equivalent of gasoline, the kilocalories of food energy needed by a human to pedal a bicycle is only a fraction of that needed to propel planes, trains, and automobiles (see Table 1). 

Numerous physiological studies have addressed the optimum pedal cadence, but these studies usually miss the point because they focus on the seemingly important factor of efficiency. 

Pedaling at the rate shown to be most efficient uses up blood glucose the fastest. This leaves the rider more susceptible to that sudden loss of energy known as the bonk, and it also tends to leave more lactic acid and other waste products in the muscles, increasing discomfort and extending recoveiy time. 

These elliptical chainwheels have never been widely popular. Sophisticated cyclists tend to shun them because cyclist develop a riding rhythm and a comfort pattern from years of experience. Novices do not even know they exist. Most bike designers fear that elliptical chainwheels would tend to make novice cyclists less inclined to develop a smooth pedaling style. 

Superior fuel economy (more thermally efficient) particularly at low speeds due to lack of restriction of the air flow air flow restriction occurs in a gasoline engine through the throttling action of the gas pedal. 

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