Operating pedal device for automobile

Details Operating pedal device for automobile Operating pedal device for automobile

2008-06-10

2008-06-10

Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3682)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Foot operated

C074S560000, C180S274000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07383752

ABSTRACT:
An operating pedal device for an automobile, which is designed to suppress rearward movement of a depression portion of an operating pedal caused by rearward movement of a dashboard upon a frontal collision of the automobile. An operating member is opposed to a control lever forward-rearward swingably supported on a dashboard or a pedal bracket for supporting an operating pedal. The operating member is supported on a steering hanger beam in the rear of the control lever to swing the control lever forward in response to rearward movement of the dashboard upon frontal collision of an automobile. The operating pedal is provided with an engagement portion to be brought into engagement with the control lever upon forward swing of the control lever to force forward swing of the operating pedal.

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