Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Foot operated
Reexamination Certificate
2004-05-21
2008-07-15
Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3682)
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Foot operated
C074S513000, C074S560000, C180S274000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07398708
ABSTRACT:
A pedal support structure for a vehicle includes a main body provided between a catcher and a toe board. A front end of the main body is connected to the toe board, and a rear end thereof is spaced apart from a downwardly inclined surface of the catcher. A pedal bracket support part has a supporting surface supported on a bulkhead. The pedal bracket has a connecting surface, and the connecting surface is connected to the supporting surface. When a force is applied to a front part of the vehicle, the load rearwardly moves the main body, the connecting surface slides on the supporting surface, and the rear end of the main body slides downwardly along the inclined surface of the catcher. Accordingly, a pedal on the pedal support structure is moved toward an engine compartment of the vehicle without moving toward a passenger.
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Harashima Hitoshi
Oono Takamune
Yamaguchi Osamu
Chiyoda Industry Co., Ltd.
Fuji Jukogyo Kabushiki Kaisha
Luong Vinh T.
Smith , Gambrell & Russell, LLP
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