Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Foot operated
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-04
2005-10-04
Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Foot operated
C074S560000, C074S513000, C180S274000, C180S275000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06951152
ABSTRACT:
An arrangement and method for releasing an automotive pedal in a crash includes mounting a pedal pivot pin by separable housing pieces fit to the pin to support the pedal for normal operation. One of the housing pieces is hinged to be able to swing away when disconnected from the other housing piece in a crash to release the pedal. The housing pieces are held together by locking clips gripping abutting upper portions of the housing pieces, the clips in turn held in position by a blocking portion of a retainer which is shifted in a crash to allow the clips to disengage. The surfaces gripped by the clips are sloped so that a reaction force on the pin creates a disengaging force on the clips to produce a very rapid release of the clips when the retainer is shifted in a crash. The retainer is located in its clip retention position by locating elements which are sheared off in a crash.
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Dura Global Technologies Inc.
Jack Benefiel Law Offices
Luong Vinh T.
Watson Dean B.
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