RETRACTABLE PEDAL ASSEMBLY DEVICE IN THE EVENT OF FRONT IMPACT ON A VEHICLE

摘要

The invention concerns a pedal assembly device for a vehicle, in particular for a motor vehicle, arranged opposite a part (6) secured to the structure of the vehicle, and comprising a pedal assembly bracket (1) attached on the firewall (2) of the vehicle and whereon is hinged a control lever (30) of a pedal (3), characterised in that said pedal assembly bracket (1) is attached on the firewall (2) with interposition of the bearing means (4) maintaining said bracket (1) opposite said firewall (2) at a predetermined distance (D), said bearing means (4) each one comprising a first end (41) forming a fusible link with the one of the bracket (1) and of the firewall (2), and a second end (42) in stop against said fusible link, said fusible link being capable of breaking in order to enable bridging of the gap between said bracket (1) and firewall (2) beyond a predetermined threshold force (Es) being exerted on the pedal assembly device during a contact with the part (6) secured to the structure of the vehicle. The invention finds an application in the domain of safety of the driver of a motor vehicle during a front impact on said latter.