Joints and connections – Articulated members – Pivoted
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-28
2006-02-28
Cottingham, John R. (Department: 2116)
Joints and connections
Articulated members
Pivoted
C403S135000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07004664
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a connecting element for releasably connecting a first (10) and a second component (20) particularly a lever with another lever or a brake pedal with the plunger rod in a motor vehicle. The connecting element comprises a connecting means (40, 60) which is attached to or part of a second component (20) and a dome shaped sledge (50) attached to a first component (10) wherein the dome shaped sledge (50) is latched in the connecting means (40, 60) by sliding from an assembling in a fastening position. Additionally, a connecting element is provided comprising preferred a two-piece connecting means (40, 60) attached to a pedal (20) and a modulator (10), respectively, wherein a sledge frame (60) is releasable latched in a housing (40). The connecting element enables a load transmission parallel to the assembling direction.
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Contero Juan M. Dona
Gras David Alonso
Cottingham John R.
Fico Cables S.A.
Renner , Otto, Boisselle & Sklar, LLP
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