Abstract: A device for mounting a pedal in a vehicle, including a mounting on which the pedal is mounted via a rotational axle, a shearing mechanism connected to a stationary bodywork element of the vehicle, and capable of radially shearing the axle in event of a movement of the mounting relative to the bodywork element to disconnect the pedal from the mounting. A receiving mechanism is arranged near the axle of the pedal in the normal position thereof, and which is capable of receiving the axle after the axle is sheared such that the pedal can assume a second position adjacent to the normal position, wherein the second position enables the pedal to always be actuated to at least partially ensure the initial function thereof.

Abstract: An automotive construction device including a spring system that normally exerts a moment on a pedal that keeps it in a stable upper clutch-engaged position, the spring being inserted between a connection point fixed to the pedal and another connection point borne by an element fixed to a vehicle chassis, the driver of the vehicle releasing the clutch by pivoting the pedal in a downward direction, firstly against the resistance of the spring and then, beyond a given pegging angle, with aid of the spring. At least one of the two connection points is mounted movably with respect to the element to which it is fixed, and the device automatically shifts the connection point at the end of the clutch-release travel so as to substantially reduce the moment exerted by the spring on the pedal in the clutch-release direction.