Abstract In a supporting structure for a brake pedal assembly 8 pivotally mounted for rocking motion on the rear surface of
a dash panel 1 of an automobile through a first bracket 2, a front portion of the first bracket 2 is fixed to the dash
panel 1 and the rear end thereof is coupled to a second bracket 5, fastened to a cowl member 7 in a cabin, so as to be
disengageable by the application of a load of automobile
collision above a predetermined level. The brake pedal assembly 8 is pivotally mounted for rocking motion to the first bracket 2 . At the lower end of the second bracket 5, a pedal lever
stop 5b is provided which abuts against the rear end of the
brake pedal assembly 8 when the first and second brackets 2,
5 are disengaged in an automobile collision so that the brake
pedal assembly 8 moves backward. The brake pedal assembly 8 is restrained by abutment on the pedal lever stop 5b against
backward movement. This ensures to prevent the brake pedal
assembly 8 from moving backward in an automobile collision
while providing a simple and highly reliable structure.
A supporting structure for a pedal assembly disposed to
the rear of a dash panel of an automobile, the supporting
structure comprising: a first bracket fixed to the dash panel; a second bracket fixed to a car body member in a cabin
and connected at a front end thereof to a rear portion of the
first bracket so as to be disengageable by a load of automobile
collision above a predetermined level; and the pedal assembly pivotally mounted for rocking motion
to the first bracket, the second bracket being provided with a pedal lever stop
for abutting against the pedal assembly moving backward by
an automobile collision to restrain further backward movement
of the pedal assembly.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
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The supporting structure for a pedal assembly as claimed
in Claim 1, characterised in that a rod associated with a cylinder located forward of the
dash panel is connected to the pedal assembly, and the axial direction of the rod forms a predetermined angle
with a direction parallel to a seating face of the second bracket
with which the second bracket is mounted to the car body member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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The supporting structure for a pedal assembly as claimed
in Claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the rear portion of the first bracket is connected to
the second bracket so as to disengage therefrom while rocking
backward on a fulcrum on the pedal lever stop when the pedal
assembly abuts against the pedal lever stop by an automobile
collision.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
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The supporting structure for a pedal assembly as claimed
in any one of Claims 1 through 3, characterised in that a sensor means for sensing an operated condition of the
pedal assembly is attached to the pedal lever stop.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
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The supporting structure for a pedal assembly as claimed
in any one of Claims 1 through 4, characterised in that the pedal assembly is a brake pedal assembly.
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