"Accelerator Pedal Assembly For A Vehicle" in Patent Application Approval Process (USPTO 20240198796).

A patent application has been made available online for an accelerator pedal assembly designed to protect drivers during vehicle crashes. The invention aims to minimize the risk and extent of foot injuries caused by the impact of a collision on the accelerator pedal. The assembly includes a deformation element that lifts the accelerator pedal up by a predefined height, absorbing the force of the crash and reducing the potential for injury. The assembly also features retention elements and sliding slots to secure the accelerator pedal to the vehicle's floor panel. This patent application may be of interest to individuals researching automobile companies, foot injuries, health and medicine, and musculoskeletal diseases and conditions. [Extracted from the article]