Patent ID: 6701800
Filing Date: 2004-03-09
Classification: B60R,B60T,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
A pedal support structure for a vehicle comprising:a toe board for separating an engine compartment from a passenger compartment; a steering support beam protruded from said toe board for supporting a steering shaft; a pedal lever with a first end and a second end; a master cylinder connected with said toe board; a pushrod extending from said master cylinder and having an end connected to said pedal lever; a pair of pedal support elements including pedal support portions opposing each other and extending in a lengthwise direction of a vehicle body, said pedal support element having a first end connected to said toe board and a second end connected to said steering support beam; a supporting mechanism provided between said pedal support portions for supporting said first end of said pedal lever thereon so as to permit pivotal movement of said pedal lever; and a catcher bracket having a free end facing said pedal lever so as to disconnect said pedal lever from said supporting mechanism when a force is applied to said vehicle.