Abstract: A coated wire includes an electrical conductor having an abrasion resistant coating. The coating is comprised of an insulating resin with a phosphorus based catalyst. The cured coating demonstrates exceptional techrand scrape and repeated scrape resistance and improved resistance to thermoplastic flow. Unilateral scrape resistance can also be improved using a phosphorus catalyst.

Abstract: A composite conductor includes a metal matrix and a certain amount of carbon nanotubes. The metal matrix is comprised of a material selected from the group consisting of copper, zinc, silver and any combination alloy thereof. A percentage by mass of the carbon nanotubes is in an approximate range from 0.2 percent to 2 percent. An electrical cable (100) includes an interior composite conductor core (10) and an exterior layer (20). The exterior layer further includes an insulating layer (21), a shielding layer (22) and a protective layer (23). The insulating layer is comprised of nanoclay and Teflon. The shielding layer is comprised of carbon nanotubes, carbon nanotube yarn and copper. The protective layer is comprised of nanoclay.

Abstract: The present invention includes a high performance communications cable exhibiting reduced cross-talk between transmission media that includes one or more core support-separators having various shaped profiles which define a clearance to maintain a spacing between transmission media or transmission media pairs. The support-separator may be formed of a conductive or insulative material. The support-separator can be either interior to the cable jacket or be employed singularly without the benefit of a jacket and extends along the longitudinal length of the communications cable. The support-separator has a central region that is either solid or partially solid. The cable may include a plurality of shaped sections that extend outward from the central region along the length of the central region. Each of the adjacent shaped sections defines a clearance channel that extends along the longitudinal length of the support-separator.

Abstract: A high performance communications cable with core support-separators having various shaped profiles defining and maintaining a space between transmission multi-media or transmission multi-media pairs. The core may be of a conductive or insulative material. The central core region includes a hollow opening or duct for blown fiber (ABF). The core support-separator can be interior to the cable jacket or without the benefit of a jacket. A thin layer of material can act as a type of skin for future mechanical protection. The specially shaped core support-separator has a central region that is either solid, partially solid, foamed, with a solid skin over the foam or hollow itself. The cable may include a plurality of shaped sections that extend outward from the central region along the length of the central region. Each of the defined clearance channels allow for disposal therein of conductors and optical fibers.

Abstract: An electrical cable has a first plurality of bundles each including a plurality of wires and connectable to a positive pole of a current source at one end, a second plurality of bundles each including a plurality of wires and connectable with a negative pole of the current source at one end, the bundles of the first plurality include bundles of different diameters and arranged so that the diameters of the bundles increase one after the other, while the second plurality of bundles includes bundles of different diameters and arranged so that the diameters of the bundles also increase one after the other, the wires in the bundles having different diameters so that the wires in a bundle with a greater diameter have a greater diameter and the wires in the bundle with a smaller diameter have a smaller diameter, and the wires of the bundles are twisted in opposite directions so that the wires in respective one of the bundles having a greater diameter is twisted in one direction, while the wires in one of the bundles

Abstract: A flexible carrier (10) having a base layer made of plastic and at least one conducting structure (20) which is impressed at least on the base layer (12) with an electrically conductive paint on one side thereof. The at least one electrically conducting layer (20) is arranged between the base layer (12), and at least one covering layer (14) made of plastic and each of the optionally other electrically conducting structures (22) are respectively arranged between two successive other covering layers. The base layer (12) is connected to the at least one covering layer (14) and each of the optionally other covering layers is connected to the adjacent covering layers.

Abstract: A latch structure disposed in a casing having a first opening and a second opening includes a pressing member, an elastic member, a hook member and a guiding member. The pressing member is disposed in the first opening. The elastic member has one side connected with the casing and the other side connected with the pressing member. The hook member pivoted with the pressing member has a hook portion and a protrusion. The guiding member has a multi-route circle groove, which has a first route, a second route, a third route, and a fourth route in turn. A step exists between two adjacent routes. The moved pressing member moves the protrusion along the first route, the second route, the third route and the fourth route such that the hook portion passes through the second opening to be exposed from the casing or be hidden inside the casing.

Abstract: The invention generally comprises a flexible sleeve or sheath, which is adapted to substantially enclose the body of an extension cord while allowing the free ends of the cord to extend from the sleeve. The sleeve moves with the cord in all spatial dimensions, including maintaining coverage of the cord at both rest and in an elongated or stretched position. The sleeve is intended to reduce wear cause by abrasion of the cord as well as entanglement or over-extension (deformation) of the cord.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electronic equipment rack that provides mobility through directional self-propulsion and multi-axis suspension. The electronic equipment rack further provides self-powered operation and environmental control with wireless access, while protecting against unauthorized access, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and dust contamination. An alternate embodiment provides a non-mobile electronic equipment rack with multi-axis suspension, while optionally providing wireless access and protection against unauthorized access and the environment.

Abstract: A wiring board includes a core composite layer having first and second core boards and an optical transmission portion; first electrodes disposed on one part of the core composite layer, being adapted to mount an optical semiconductor module on the core composite layer; upper and lower core board wirings disposed on another part of and beneath the core composite layer; and upper and lower build-up wirings stacked on the upper and lower core board wirings, being adapted to mount semiconductor modules.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a printed circuit board, a printed circuit board formed according to the method, and a system including the printed circuit board.

Abstract: A multilayer semiconductor device has plural semiconductor devices, each having a circuit board for a ball grid array and a semiconductor chip provided on the board. The semiconductor boards are bonded together by a reflow mounting process to use a solder ball for interlayer connection so as to form a multilayer structure. The plural semiconductor devices each have a projection for restricting inclination of the circuit board, and the projection is provided between neighboring two of the circuit boards.

Abstract: A solution for protecting an electronic device from an electrical surge using a mounting structure is provided. In particular, the mounting structure comprises a conductive material and is electrically connected to the protected electrical device. The conductive material and/or mounting structure can have one or more properties that prevent the mounting structure from adversely impacting operation of the electronic device during normal operation, but enables the mounting structure to provide an alternative electrical path during the electrical surge.

Abstract: A flexible substrate comprises a film, a first insulating resin layer on a front face of the film, a second insulating resin layer on a rear face of the film, a front-sided wiring pattern embedded in the first insulating resin layer, and a rear-sided wiring pattern embedded in the second insulating resin layer. A surface of the front-sided wiring pattern is flush with a surface of the first insulating resin layer, and a surface of the rear-sided wiring pattern is flush with a surface of the second insulating resin layer. A part of at least one of the front-sided wiring pattern and the rear-sided wiring pattern is dented toward a part of the other of the at least one of the front-sided wiring pattern and the rear-sided wiring pattern such that a portion of the front-sided wiring pattern and a portion of the rear-sided wiring pattern are jointed to each other to form a junction.

Abstract: A wiring board module includes a multilayer wiring board. A crystal oscillator and an IC component, for example, are mounted on the mounting surface of the multilayer wiring board. Mounting lands for the IC component, mounting lands for the crystal oscillator, and mounting lands for other surface mount components are provided on the mounting surface. Each mounting land for the crystal oscillator is not a conventional single large-area land but is defined by four adjacent land pieces. The four land pieces are electrically connected via an external terminal of the crystal oscillator, thereby functioning as a mounting land for the external terminal. In other words, each of the plurality of mounting lands provided at locations corresponding to external terminals of the crystal oscillator is divided into four land pieces.

Abstract: A method is for fabricating an embedded capacitance printed circuit board assembly (400, 1100). The embedded capacitance printed circuit board assembly includes two embedded capacitance structures (110). Each capacitance structure (110) includes a crystallized dielectric oxide layer (115) sandwiched between an outer electrode layer (120) and an inner electrode layer (125) in which the two inner electrode layers are electrically connected together. A rivet via (1315) and a stacked via (1110) formed from a button via (910) and a stacked blind via (1111) may be used to electrically connect the two inner electrode layers together. A spindle via (525) may be formed through the inner and outer layers. The multi-layer printed circuit board may be formed from a capacitive laminate (100) that includes two capacitance structures.

Abstract: A method and associated apparatus for providing an electromagnetic seal in electrical enclosure of a device. The apparatus comprising of an electromagnetic gasket formed of a thin conductive material, having a first end and an opposing end. The apparatus also includes a conductive chassis disposed in the electrical enclosure and having a first and second protrusions for securing the end of the gasket to the chassis in a manner to provide facility of compression.

Abstract: An arrangement for shielding a gap between a pair of adjacently disposed electrically conductive structural members in a radio frequency shielded enclosure against leakage of radio frequency. The shielding arrangement includes a first compressible shielding member and a first retaining member for positioning the first shielding member adjacent an edge portion of one of such pair of structural members. There is a second compressible shielding member and a second retaining member for positioning the second shielding member adjacent an edge of opposed one of such pair of structural members, whereby each of the first and the second shielding members is compressed by an opposed one of the first and the second retaining means for shielding such gap against the leakage of radio frequency. One of such pair of structural members may be a personnel access door.

Abstract: A method of surveying drill holes, typically for use in underground mining situations where the holes are bored using a top hammer drill rig (10), utilises a survey tool located adjacent the drill bit (1) which is used to log position readings as the drill string is withdrawn from the hole after the drilling operation. In this manner, it is possible to log the actual hole bored by the drill string (3) in real time as the drilling operation proceeds, and show deviation from intended hole positions (5) or (6). The survey tool typically includes an inertial survey package, a power source, and a data logger with the survey package selected from the group comprising commercially known inertial known survey packages, for superior characteristics of resistance to vibration and impact.

Abstract: A method for controlling formation pressure during drilling includes pumping a drilling fluid through a drill string in a borehole, out a drill bit at the end of the drill string into an annular space. The drilling fluid is discharged from the annular space proximate the Earth's surface. At least one of a flow rate of the drilling fluid into the borehole and a fluid flow rate out of the annular space is measured. Pressure of the fluid in the annular space proximate the Earth's surface and pressure of the fluid proximate the bottom of the borehole are measured. Pressure of the fluid proximate the bottom of the borehole is estimated using the measured flow rate, annular space pressure and density of the drilling fluid. A warning signal is generated if difference between the estimated pressure and measured pressure exceeds a selected threshold.

Abstract: A drilling system for drilling a bore hole into an earth formation, the bore hole having an inside wall. A drill string reaches into the bore hole from a surface, leaving a drilling fluid return passage between the drill string and the bore hole inside wall. A bottom hole assembly is supported by the drill string, and a drilling fluid discharge conduit is provided in fluid communication with the drilling fluid return passage. A drilling fluid is pumped through the drill string into the bore hole and to the drilling fluid discharge conduit via the drilling fluid return passage. Means are provided for obtaining information on the existing down hole pressure of the drilling fluid in the vicinity of the bottom hole assembly and back pressure means for controlling the drilling fluid back pressure.

Abstract: A hydraulically powered tractor includes an elongated body, two gripper assemblies, at least one pair of aft and forward propulsion cylinders and pistons, and a valve system. The valve system comprises an inlet control valve, a two-position propulsion control valve, a two-position gripper control valve, two cycle valves, and two pressure reduction valves. The inlet control valve spool includes a hydraulically controlled deactivation cam that locks the valve in a closed position, rendering the tractor non-operational. The propulsion control valve is piloted on both ends by fluid pressure in the gripper assemblies. The propulsion control valve controls the distribution of operating fluid to and from the propulsion cylinders, such that one cylinder performs a power stroke while the other cylinder performs a reset stroke. Each end of the gripper control valve is piloted by a source of high-pressure fluid selectively admitted by one of the cycle valves.

Abstract: An oil tool forms holes or perforations which extend horizontally away from the borehole and into the formation for recovering additional oil and gas from the formation. The tool provides a downhole tool capable of drilling horizontally into a formation and further capable of operating in a relatively small well bore, such as those having a diameter of less than six inches. In addition, the tool does not tend to spiral or otherwise deviate from horizontal during drilling operations. The tool of the present invention includes a drill capable of drilling or tunneling through the formation, a magazine or carrier which contains a plurality of hollow joints or segments, a hydraulic pump and a mechanism for assembling and disassembling the segments. Once in place, the assembly mechanism removably attaches a segment from the magazine to the drill.

Abstract: A device useful for conducting lateral or transverse excavating operations within a wellbore comprising a rotating drill bit with jet nozzles on a flexible arm. The arm can retract within the housing of the device during deployment within the wellbore, and can be extended from within the housing in order to conduct excavation operations. A fluid pressure source for providing ultra high pressure to the jet nozzles can be included with the device within the wellbore. The device includes a launch mechanism that supports the arm during the extended position and a positioning gear to aid during the extension and retraction phases of operation of the device.

Abstract: A steerable drilling system comprising a drill string carrying a bent housing, the bent housing containing or having associated therewith a drive motor arranged to drive a drive shaft angled to an axis of part of the drill string adjacent the bent housing, and means permitting relative rotation between the drill string and the bent housing.

Abstract: The invention relates to a stabilising band for a roller assembly of the type used in the drilling industry. The roller assembly includes a roller pin mounted within a bore of a roller and the stabilising band is configured so as to fit tightly about the roller pin with a minimal running fit and within an annular groove formed in a wall of the bore of the roller.

Abstract: A carbide composite that includes carbide particles having an average particle size of less than about 100 nanometers and a metallic binder disposed around the carbide particles is disclosed. The carbide composite may also include carbide particles having an average particle size ranging from 3 to 10 microns.

Abstract: A bearing element for a rotary, earth boring drag bit effectively reduces an exposure of at least one adjacent cutting element by a readily predictable amount, as well as a depth of cut (DOC) of the cutter. The bearing element has a substantially uniform thickness across substantially an entire area thereof. The bearing element also limits the amount of unit force applied to formation so that the formation does not fail. The bearing element may prevent damage to cutters associated therewith, as well as possibly limit problems associated with bit balling, motor stalling and related drilling difficulties. Bits including the bearing elements, molds for forming the bearing elements and portions of bodies of bits that carry the bearing elements, methods for designing and fabricating the bearing elements and bits including the same, and methods for drilling subterranean formations are also disclosed.

Abstract: A system for weighing a load that uses a weighing apparatus comprising a plurality of load cells (1), a means for receiving a load supported by said load cells, a means associated with each load cell (1) to supply a digital representation of the load on each load cell, said load cells being connected together to form a communication network, wherein a digital representation of the load on each load cell (1) is generated, a correction coefficient Xj of said digital representation for each load cell (1) is determined, said correction coefficient Xj is stored in the respective load cell (1) and the gain of each load cell is varied according to its correction coefficient Xj to generate a correct digital representation of the load for each load cell (1).

Abstract: A tapping operation method for inputting a signal into an electrical apparatus by tapping includes the following steps. First, at least one gravitational acceleration vector along the electrical apparatus is detected. Then, a signal is inputted into the electrical apparatus when a variation rate of the gravitational acceleration vector with respect to time exceeds a predetermined value. In addition, a mobile electrical apparatus with the tapping operation function, which employs this method, is also disclosed.

Abstract: The Invention relates to a load cell which is designed to be coupled a flat belt-or similar-type elements for lifting elevators or similar. The inventive cell comprises a cell body (1) and a casing (2) which can be coupled to one another. According to the Invention the solid, metallic cell body support the corresponding strain gage. In addition, three cylindrical pivots (5) project out from the body, said pivots comprising a smooth outer surface and having a length that is adapted to the width of the lifting belt (9). One of the smaller lateral faces (6a) of the essentially prism shaped casing is open such that it can be coupled to the cell body. Furthermore, the upper and lower faces of the casing are provided with opposing openings for the passage of the lifting belt during the operational mounting of the cell.

Abstract: A food treating apparatus with a weighing scale. The weighing scale includes a casing, a weight display and a weighing pan. The casing of the weighing scale is provided with a sliding rail or a sliding plate. Correspondingly, the main body of the food treating apparatus is provided with a chamber to accommodate the weighing scale, and within the chamber, a guiding rail is provided for use in conjunction with the sliding rail or sliding plate. The weighing scale can be drawn into or out of the food treating apparatus along the guiding rail. The food treating apparatus with the weighing scale disclosed in the present invention is simple in structure, low in cost and easy to use.

Abstract: An equalizer bar for a tracked vehicle is connected to the track roller frames via an arrangement comprising a pin which is swivel ably mounted to the equalizer bar and held rigidly by the track roller frame. The pin is positively held by the track roller frame, for example by channels in which the pin sits such that the side load is at least partially absorbed by the channel walls rather than the fasteners. The fasteners are located such that they experience minimal side load and aid a positive location of the pin in the channels.

Abstract: A towing dolly is provided for relocating wheeled loads such as boat trailers, camping trailers and airplanes where towing forces required may be substantial. The towing dolly may have a wheel assembly with a drive gear disposed between proximate treads. The towing dolly may have a narrow wheel width providing easy steering and compact size for storage. The towing dolly may have a motor with a gear sprocket. A linked chain may transfer power from the motor to the drive gear located between the double treads. The dolly may have a steering arm extending perpendicular to drive direction allowing the operator to stand away from path of movement of the load while providing adequate leverage to steer the dolly. The dolly may have an alternate configuration with a power source located on the dolly providing operation independent of plugins or extension cords.

Abstract: A wheel arrangement for a four-wheeled vehicle is comprised of a front wheel, two side wheels and a rear wheel, whereas the rear wheel is connected to the frame of the vehicle by a supporting base enabling the same to be steered freely while having a ground-touching point of the same to be biased from the axis of the supporting base by a distance, and the front wheel can be specified as a driving wheel, a free-rolling steering wheel or just a steering wheel with respect to actual requirement, and the two side wheels can be specified as a driving wheels or free-rolling wheels while enabling the axis of the two side wheels to be aligned to a straight line without sharing a same shaft.

Abstract: A vehicle operation assembly comprising: stairs including a step; and a vehicle operation system positioned behind the stairs such that the step of the stairs is exposed for use in front of the vehicle operation system, the stairs being adapted to permit access to the vehicle operation system. The vehicle operation system may include a sleeper cab heater, a hydraulic system, a diesel generator, or a fuel supplement system such as a hydrogen generating system.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for an electronic equipment rack that provides mobility through directional self-propulsion and multi-axis suspension. The electronic equipment rack further provides self-powered operation and environmental control with wireless access, while protecting against unauthorized access, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and dust contamination. An alternate embodiment provides a non-mobile electronic equipment rack with multi-axis suspension, while optionally providing wireless access and protection against unauthorized access and the environment.

Abstract: A tilting suspension system is provided for two wheels of a vehicle disposed on a common axle with a module comprising a rigid frame adapted to be firmly fixed to the chassis of the vehicle so as to be tilted together with the whole vehicle. The tilting of the rigid frame is obtained as a result of the counter torque arising when activating actuating means firmly fixed to the rigid frame, with the tilting means being pivotable connected to shock absorbers. The tilting module further comprises suspension arms usually connected to the rigid frame, with said suspension arms supporting, in cooperation with supporting uprights, the two wheels thus allowing both tilting and steering of the two wheels. Moreover, electric motors may be received in the hubs of the wheels, thus allowing the realization of driving, steering and tilting module adapted to be used either in hybrid vehicles or electrically driven vehicles.

Abstract: A parallel hybrid electric vehicle powertrain and control method wherein an internal combustion engine and an electric motor system define a split power operating mode, a generator drive mode and a parallel power mode. Provision is made, when the motor is inoperable, for preventing discharge of a battery in the electric motor system when the battery state-of-charge is low and for delivering power from the battery when the battery state-of-charge is greater than a predetermined value.

Abstract: A hybrid vehicle includes an internal combustion engine coupled to a combined starter/motor/generator which is, in turn, coupled to a transmission of the vehicle. The starter/motor/generator is coupled to a high voltage battery pack via an inverter and to a deployable power output panel for serving loads external to the vehicle. Whenever external loads are to be powered, a control unit automatically places the vehicle in PARK, or alternatively activates an electrical parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.

Abstract: In a power output apparatus of the invention, a power distribution integration mechanism 30 has a first planetary gear P1 and a second planetary gear P2. A sun gear 31 of the first planetary gear P1 is linked to a motor MG1, whereas a carrier 34 of the first planetary gear P1 and a ring gear 37 of the second planetary gear P2 are linked to an engine EG1. A ring gear 32 of the first planetary gear P1 and a carrier 39 of the second planetary gear P2 are linked to an engine EG2, whereas a sun gear 36 of the second planetary gear P2 is linked to a motor MG2 and to a driveshaft 65. The power output apparatus of the invention selects an adequate drive pattern or drive mode among a first drive pattern, a second drive pattern, a third drive pattern, and a motor drive mode to enable efficient operation in response to a driver's request. In the first drive pattern, the power of the engine EG2 is output to the driveshaft 65. In the second drive pattern, the power of the engine EG1 is output to the driveshaft 65.

Abstract: A radiator core support includes a radiator core support main body that is made of plastic material, a right fixing member and a left fixing member that are made of metal, and a first metal frame. The right fixing member and the left fixing member are fixed on a right side member and a left side member of a motor vehicle body, respectively. The first metal frame extends in a lateral direction of the motor vehicle body so as to connect the right fixing member and the left fixing member with each other and support the radiator core support main body.

Abstract: The present invention provides a battery carrier sliding device of the electrical wheel chair, wherein a battery box of the electrical wheel chair can be dislocated or reconnected though a manual lockable unit. The present invention provides an improved design of a battery carrier sliding device of the electrical wheel chair that utilizes the lockable units to dislocate or reassemble manually the battery box by pulling or triggering the lockable unit. The lockable unit comprises a connecting belt and two flexible inserting units, wherein holes are formed on the supporting units respectively to correspond the flexible inserting units so that the battery box can be located securely onto the electrical chair. The battery box comprises a carrying function in such that the structures or the types of batteries do not need to be altered. Various types of batteries can be utilized to the present invention. The present invention provides an improved battery box that can fulfil the needs of the market.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method by a unique combination of the elements of gravity, moving vehicles, inclined planes of various geometries, epicycloid rolling resistance abatement, momentum conversion, regenerative braking, apparatus for converting inertial of moving vehicles into power, vehicular thoroughfares for power generation, and road traffic actuated generators whereby a result of the acquisition of a vehicle or vehicle wheel kinetic energy is realize. Subsequently, the increase of a vehicle kinetic energy shall be converted to electrical power or other type of energy for good and productive uses by the aforesaid methods, means, and apparatus.

Abstract: A snow vehicle includes an engine containing a crankshaft and a balancer shaft, a track belt mounted behind the engine, and a front axle for transmitting the driving power from the engine to the track belt. The balancer shaft is located above a line connecting the crankshaft and the front axle and near the rear end of the crankshaft. The snow vehicle improves the stability of the vehicle during operation while minimizing an increase in the dimension of the engine in the vertical direction.

Abstract: In combination with a motorcycle having a frame, a rear suspension swing arm pivotally mounted about a pivot axis to a lower rear portion of said frame, a rear wheel suspended from said swing arm via a rear axle, an upper rear extension of the frame extending above said rear wheel, and an internal combustion engine mounted to the frame between the front and rear wheels, the internal combustion engine having at least one induction port and at least one exhaust port, a turbosupercharger system including a turbosupercharger mounted to and beneath the upper rear extension, the turbosupercharger having a turbine stage with intake and exhaust ports and a compressor stage with an ambient air inlet and a compressed air outlet; a discharge pipe which couples the turbine intake to the exhaust port(s); and an induction pipe which couples the compressed air outlet to the induction port(s).

Abstract: An automatic motorcycle is comprised of a frame, an engine, an automatic transmission such as a continuously variable transmission (CVT) which drives a rear wheel through a shaft drive. The motorcycle includes a front compartment provided within an upper fairing having a compartment door which opens to access the compartment. The handlebars extend through the compartment door and raises with the compartment door through a steering linkage to the motorcycle steering mechanism.

Abstract: An on-demand four wheel drive system for a vehicle having a front drive train, a rear drive train, and a transfer case. The system includes a sensor system operable to detect the speed of the front drive train and the speed of the rear drive train. The system also includes a controller operable to cause the transfer case to supply input torque to the front drive train and the rear drive train when the sensor system detects that the speed of the rear drive train exceeds the speed of the front drive train by a predetermined amount. The controller is further operable to cause the transfer case to limit the amount of input torque supplied to the front drive train when the sensor system detects that the speed of the front drive train exceeds the speed of the rear drive train.

Abstract: The invention relates to a front hood arrangement on a vehicle, comprising a hinge mechanism that is located in the rear relative to the direction of travel and is embodied as a quadruple joint with a long and a short pull rod. The hinge mechanism allows the front hood to be swiveled during normal opening and closing while allowing the same to be raised in the rear zone during a collision of the vehicle Such a hinge mechanism is provided with a spring element which actuates an adjusting lever during a collision while the adjusting lever acts directly upon the front hood and rests thereupon either directly or via intermediate elements. The joints of the quadruple joint located at the front hood end are hingedly fixed to a swiveling lever. In the neutral position, one end of the swiveling lever is removably fastened to the front hood while the other end thereof can be swiveled relative to the front hood about a pivot joint that is disposed in the area where the adjusting lever is associated with the front hood.

Abstract: A pedal lever (2) of a motor vehicle is mounted in a pivotingly movable manner about a pivot axis (5), which is arranged at a bearing block (4). The pivot axis (5) is designed as a bearing bolt (6). An abutment (8) is arranged at a spaced location from the bearing block (4) as well as a tear-off member (9), which is designed as a two-armed lever (10) and is arranged between the bearing block (4) and the abutment (8). The tear-off member (9) brings about the shearing off of the pivot axis (5) of the pedal lever (2) as a consequence of the action of an external force caused by a crash due to a relative motion between the tear-off member (9) and the bearing block (4) while a shearing force is applied. The tear-off member (9) is supported at the bearing block (4) at a spaced location from the pivot axis (5) of the pedal lever (2).