Abstract: The invention relates to the field of automobile driver safety in case of front impact to the automobile. The device includes means (11) of connection by lateral translation of plates (4 and 6) parallel to their shaft of rotation (5) and means of disconnection (8, 9) acting on the means of connection in order to disconnect the plates in case of front impact to the vehicle by allowing a respective separating movement via lateral translation of the plates parallel to their axes of rotation and bringing about their disconnection. In case of front impact to the vehicle, the clutch or brake pedal (2) tilts towards bottom wall of the foot well.

Abstract: A pedal assembly support is articulated on a shaft connected to the dashboard of a vehicle. The pedal assembly support is attached to the dashboard by projections capable of deformation, and two ramp pieces connected to the dashboard, each piece having a ramp facing an upper end of a control lever of a clutch pedal and an upper end of a control lever of a brake pedal. The control levers are further connected to their respective clutch and brake components by rocker bars pivoting on a common shaft supported by the two ramp pieces. In a front impact, the projections collapse against the dashboard, and the pedal assembly support pivots about the shaft leading the ends of the control levers to rest on the ramps of the ramp pieces, swinging the control levers towards the bottom wall of the footwell.

Abstract: An alignment tray for facilitating the docking of a computer to a docking device in which a tray member is adapted to receive the computer and guide the computer into a docking engagement with the docking device. The tray member is pivotal between an extended position in which it receives the computer and a folded position for storage or travel. A second tray member is provided which can either be connected to, or formed integrally with, the first-mentioned tray member and may be pivotally connected to the first-mentioned tray member so that the latter member pivots relative to the additional tray member and the docking device to and from its folded position.

Abstract: A docking device includes a latch for secured engagement with a portable notebook computer. A computer release and eject arm is pivotably mounted in the docking device. The arm includes an elongated body having a handle on one end. A single manual movement of the handle causes the arm to move about a pivot mount on the arm. A first cam surface formed on the arm moves the latch to an unlatch position. A second cam surface maintains the latch in position as the arm continues to pivot. An eject finger extending from the arm, engages the notebook computer and urges the computer away from the docking device for separating engagement of the computer connector and the docking device connector.

Abstract: A computer anti-theft system for use with various lock devices includes a docking device and a computer engaged with the docking device by an interconnecting lock. A handle is provided for moving the latch to disengage the computer and the docking device. A first lock receiver is provided adjacent the handle for receiving a first type of lock for limiting movement of the handle to prevent disengagement of the docking device and the computer. A second lock receiver is also provided adjacent the handle for receiving a second type of lock, different from the first type, for limiting movement of the handle to prevent disengagement of the docking device and the computer.