INTRUSION-MINIMIZING BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION
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• During a frontal collision, the backward thrust of the engine and other parts forces brake pedal bracket A rearward and it separates from brake pedal bracket B.
• The rearward movement of the brake pedal arm, connected at the fulcrum of brake pedal bracket A, is prevented due to the stopper on brake pedal bracket B.
• Due to this, the rearward movement of the brake pedal arm is suppressed by the displacement of brake pedal bracket A.
Before collision
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1
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Brake pedal bracket A
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2
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Stopper
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3
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Brake pedal bracket B
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4
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Brake pedal arm
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5
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Fulcrum
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6
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Backward thrust
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After collision
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1
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Backward thrust
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2
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Pivot away from the driver
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