Patent ID: 6026706
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: G05G,Y10T

Abstract:
An arrangement for actuating a mechanism of a brake system for an automotive vehicle, comprisinga swivably arranged pedal lever having a bolt connected thereto;an actuator bar defining an opening therethrough for receiving the bolt;a locking device releasably coupling the actuator bar and the bolt together, the locking device comprisinga planar body defining an open center portion for receiving the bolt;a first pair of radially positioned, opposing projections supported by the planar body, wherein one end of each projection is bent to extend axially along the opening of the actuator bar; anda second pair of opposing projections extending laterally from the planar body, wherein one end of each projection forming the second pair of opposing projections engages the bolt,whereby the locking device joins the bolt and the actuator bar so as to provide a connection between the pedal lever and the actuating bar that is releasable by the action of a force occurring in an accident resulting in a deformation of a front part of an automotive vehicle, wherein the connection between the actuating bar and the bolt is released by the action of a force occurring in the direction of the bolt.