Multipart accelerator pedal for motor vehicle - has live hinge coupling pedal lever and pedal plate

摘要

The multi-element pedal consists of a pedal lever (2) and a pedal plate (3) connected together by a film hinge (4). A supporting arrangement (5) is in the form of a full or partial ring between the pedal plate and the pedal lever. The central axis of this ring bearing coincides with the central axis of the film hinge. A ring is located on both sides of the hinge. ADVANTAGE - Live hinge is subjected to no great pressure or transverse forces, without restricting its movement to any extent.