| 摘要 |
A non-functioning or pseudo-brake designed for use by passengers in a moving vehicle to depress when they desire the vehicle driver to brake or slow down. A portable brake pedal 14 (FIGS. 1-4) is positioned on the vehicle floor in front of a passenger, and when the passenger presses pedal 14, a warning light 30 and/or buzzer is actuated by switch 26 to let the driver know that his passenger(s) are concerned about his driving. A pivotal support arm 16 and a coil spring 20 support pedal 14 spaced from a heavy metal plate 12. Plate 12 is augmented by granular filled bags 42, 43 to maintain the device positioned on the vehicle floorboard. A battery 24 supplies power to actuate light 30 and/or the buzzer. Light housing 30 is releasably attached to the vehicle dashboard via a magnet 31, suction cup, double-backed adhesive tape, or the like. In a modified form of the invention warning light 50 is factory installed and provided with an outlet 51 for connection with pin 52 leading to the pedal assembly. Outlet 51 may be omitted and instrument 50 connected to a factory installed pedal (not shown) in a comfortable out-of-the-way location comparable to dimmer switches now employed on some vehicles on the driver's side. When not in use, and to facilitate shipping or storage, a hook 46 and pin 48 (FIG. 2) are employed to maintain coil spring 20 in the compressed position.
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