Patent ID: 7568545
Filing Date: 2009-08-04
Classification: B60R,B60T,G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A brake pedal apparatus for an automobile, comprising: a pedal bracket fixed to a dash panel; a first link rotatably supported about a first axis by the pedal bracket in such a configuration as to operate a push rod; a vehicle body portion positioned rearward of the pedal bracket in a vehicular body; a second link rotatably supported about a second axis by the pedal bracket; and an engagement portion disposed in the first link, and wherein, when an external force caused by a collision is applied to the dash panel, the brake pedal apparatus is configured to: wherein in an upper portion of the rotating lever, a contact portion is formed which is located in a substantially vertical direction of the vehicular body when a pedal pad fixed to the first link is not depressed, and wherein the engagement portion is substantially a concave shaped part open toward a lower side of the rotating lever.