Abstract: A pedal lever (2) for actuation with the foot is connected to an actuating element (18) by a spring element (12) in such a manner that an actuating force is introduced directly or by a component (13), but the restoring force introduced into the pedal lever (2) by a restoring spring element (6) is transmitted only up to a maximum permitted value. As soon as this value is exceeded, the spring element (12) absorbs the force exceeding it. As a result, the actuating element (18) is protected against damage caused by excessive introduction of force during the restoring movement.

Abstract: In the case of a holder (1) which is intended for a motor vehicle and is for a ball head (10) of a tappet (11), the ball head (10) is enclosed in a sealing manner between an elastic insert body (13) and a sintered insert body (8) forming a ball socket (7), and is fixed in a hollow body (2) by a securing element (21). The securing element (21) and the elastic insert body (13) are provided with openings (15) which enable the ball head (10) to be passed through. As a result, the holder (1) can be fitted in a particularly simple manner. Furthermore, the ball head (10) is protected against the escape of lubricant and against the ingress of dirt particles and, because of the damping properties of the elastic insert body (13), is free of play for its entire working life.