FORM 2
THE PATENTS ACT 1970
[39 OF 1970]
&
THE PATENTS RULES, 2003
COMPLETE SPECIFICATION
[See section 10; rule 13]
TITLE: “A MECHANISM FOR ADJUSTING ANGULAR ORIENTATION OF A FOOT
PEDAL AND A FOOT PEDAL THEREOF”
Name and Address of the Applicant:
TATA MOTORS LIMITED
Bombay House, 24 Homi Mody Street, Hutatma Chowk, Mumbai – 400 001, Maharashtra,
India
Nationality: Indian
The following specification particularly describes the invention and the manner in which it is to be performed.

TECHNICAL FIELD
Present disclosure, in general, relates to the field of automobiles. Particularly, but not exclusively,
the present disclosure relates to a foot pedal for operating a vehicle. Further, embodiments of the
present disclosure disclose a mechanism for adjusting angular orientation of the foot pedal in the
vehicle.
BACKGROUND OF THE DISCLOSURE
Generally, control pedals are provided in a vehicle, such as but not limited to passenger vehicles, utility vehicles and commercial vehicles which are either operated or controlled by a foot of a driver. The vehicles employ separate control pedals for operating brakes and an engine throttle. Further, when the motor vehicle consists of a manual transmission, a third control pedal is provided for operating a transmission clutch. The driver is seated in the vehicle, and generally can adjust reach for such pedals by traversing a seat in forward and rearward direction along tracks, such that the driver may adjust to the most advantageous position for operating the control pedals. However, adjustment of the seat may not be sufficient to accommodate all drivers due to very wide differences in anatomical dimensions of drivers. Further, sitting position when adjusted near the control pedal and a steering wheel may reduce the gap between the driver body and hard parts within the cabin of the motor vehicle. The reduced gap between the driver body and the hard parts may be dangerous in an event where the motor vehicle is in a crash as the driver may get severely injured.
With advent of technology, the control pedals have been developed with capabilities of selectively adjusting relative to position of a steering wheel of a vehicle and/or the seat in the vehicle, in order to accommodate drivers of various size. Conventionally, the adjustable control pedals include a hollow guide tube and a rotatable shaft. The adjustable control pedal may be moved forward and rearward by an electric motor that is coupled with the rotatable shaft to translate the rotatable shaft within the guide tube. This adjustable control pedal may adequately adjust the position of the control pedal to accommodate drivers of various size, however this adjustable control pedal is complex and expensive to produce. Further, the high cost of the adjustable foot pedal is due to the quantity of high-precision machined parts.

Additionally, the conventionally available adjustable control pedals are unstable and can have a relatively large amount of lash. That is, components of the adjustable control pedal are subject to vibration during regular operation of the motor vehicle causing the components to rub or strike together resulting in undesirable vibrations. Further, the conventional adjustable control pedals may require expensive sensors or switches in order to set and maintain a desired position of the control pedals.
The present disclosure is directed to overcome one or more limitations stated above or any other limitations associated with the conventional mechanisms.
SUMMARY OF THE DISCLOSURE
One or more shortcomings of the prior art are overcome by a mechanism and a system/device as claimed and additional advantages are provided through the mechanism and the system/device as claimed in the present disclosure. Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure a mechanism for adjusting angular orientation of a foot pedal in a vehicle is disclosed. The mechanism includes a casing that is connectable to a first arm of the foot pedal. A pair of engaging members are movably housed within the casing, where each of the pair of engaging members is displaceable between an engaging condition and a relaxed condition, relative to the casing. A plate is rotatably disposed between the pair of engaging members. The plate is connectable to a second arm of the foot pedal. Further, a locking mechanism is connectable between the plate and each of the pair of engaging members. The locking mechanism is configured selectively displace the pair of engaging members between the relaxed condition and the engaging condition to selectively allow and lock rotation of the plate to correspondingly adjust angular orientation of the second arm relative to the first arm.
In an embodiment, the casing is defined with a groove along an inner surface to house the pair of engaging members. Further, a friction lining is disposed within the groove along the inner surface of the casing to restrict rotational movement of the pair of engaging members. Additionally, each

of the pair of engaging members comprises an engaging portion structured to engage with the friction lining of the casing.
In an embodiment, the locking mechanism includes at least one resilient member connectable between the plate and each of the pair of engaging members. Further, the locking mechanism includes a fastener receivable by each of the pair of engaging members, where the at least one resilient member is connected to corresponding engaging member of the pair of engaging members through the fastener.
In an embodiment, the at least one resilient member is operated to a compressed state, when the fastener is torqued in a first direction to displace the pair of engaging members from the relaxed condition to the engaging condition.
In an embodiment, the at least one resilient member is operated to a relaxed state, when the fastener is torqued in a second direction opposite to the first direction to displace the pair of engaging members from the engaging condition to the relaxed condition.
In an embodiment, in the relaxed condition the pair engaging members are structured to move away from the plate and enable rotation of the second arm relative to the first arm.
In an embodiment, the plate and the pair of engaging members are defined with complementing teeth structured to mesh and lock the rotation of the second arm in the engaging condition.
In another non-limiting embodiment of the present disclosure, a foot pedal of a vehicle is disclosed. The foot pedal includes a first arm that is connectable to a mounting portion in the vehicle. A second arm which is adjustably connected to the first arm, where a foot pad is connectable to the second arm away from the first arm. Further, the foot pedal includes a mechanism for adjusting angular orientation. The mechanism includes a casing that is connectable to the first arm of the foot pedal. A pair of engaging members are movably housed within the casing, where each of the pair of engaging members is displaceable between an engaging condition and a relaxed condition, relative to the casing. A plate is rotatably disposed between the pair of engaging members and is connectable to the second arm of the foot pedal. Further, the mechanism includes a locking mechanism which is connectable between the plate and each of the pair of engaging members. The

locking mechanism is configured selectively displace the pair of engaging members between the relaxed condition and the engaging condition, to selectively allow and lock rotation of the plate to correspondingly adjust angular orientation of the second arm relative to the first arm.
In an embodiment, the second arm includes a sliding assembly which is configured to selectively vary length of the second arm. The sliding assembly includes a first member and a second member slidably connected to the first member, where the second member is configured to selectively slide relative to the first member and vary the length of the second arm.
The foregoing summary is illustrative only and is not intended to be in any way limiting. In addition to the illustrative aspects, embodiments, and features described above, further aspects, embodiments, and features will become apparent by reference to the drawings and the following detailed description.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ACCOMPANYING DRAWINGS
The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which:
Figure 1 illustrates a schematic view of a foot pedal of a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figures 2a and 2b illustrate schematic views of a mechanism for adjusting angular orientation of the foot pedal having a pair of engaging members in a relaxed condition and an engaging condition respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
Figure 3 illustrates a schematic view of a casing of the mechanism illustrated in Figures 2a and 2b.
Figure 4 illustrates a schematic view of a pair of engaging members of the mechanism illustrated in Figures 2a and 2b.

Figure 5 illustrates a schematic view of a plate of the mechanism illustrated in Figures 2a and 2b.
Figures 6 illustrates a schematic view of a fastener of the mechanism illustrated in Figures 2a and 2b.
Figure 7 illustrates a schematic view of a resilient member of the mechanism illustrated in Figures 2a and 2b.
Figure 8 illustrates a schematic view of a first arm of the foot pedal of Figure 1.
Figure 9 illustrates a schematic view of a second arm of the foot pedal of Figure 1.
The figures depict embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the system and method illustrated herein may be employed without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION
The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the detailed description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will be described hereinafter which form the subject of the claims of the disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that, the conception and specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying other mechanisms, systems, assemblies, devices, methods, and processes for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that, such equivalent constructions do not depart from the scope of the disclosure as set forth in the appended claims. The novel features which are believed to be characteristics of the disclosure, to its system, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.

The terms “comprises”, “comprising”, or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non¬exclusive inclusions, such that a mechanism, an assembly, or a device that comprises a list of components or steps does not include only those components or steps but may include other components or steps not expressly listed or inherent to such setup or device or method. In other words, one or more elements in a system or apparatus proceeded by “comprises… a” does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the system or apparatus.
In accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure, a foot pedal of a vehicle is disclosed. The foot pedal includes a first arm that is connectable to a mounting portion in the vehicle. A second arm which is adjustably connected to the first arm, where a foot pad is connectable to the second arm away from the first arm. Further, the foot pedal includes a mechanism for adjusting angular orientation of the second arm relative to the first arm. The mechanism includes a casing that is connectable to the first arm of the foot pedal. A pair of engaging members are movably housed within the casing, where each of the pair of engaging members is displaceable between an engaging condition and a relaxed condition, relative to the casing. A plate is rotatably disposed between the pair of engaging members and is connectable to the second arm of the foot pedal. Further, the mechanism includes a locking mechanism which is connectable between the plate and each of the pair of engaging members. The locking mechanism is configured selectively displace the pair of engaging members between the relaxed condition and the engaging condition, to selectively allow and lock rotation of the plate to correspondingly adjust angular orientation of the second arm relative to the first arm. Furthermore, the foot pedal includes a sliding assembly which is configured to selectively vary length of the second arm. The varied angular orientation and length of the foot pedal enables operation of the vehicle irrespective of the driver height.
Reference will now be made to the exemplary embodiments of the disclosure, as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. Wherever possible, same numerals will be used to refer to the same or like parts. The following paragraphs describe the present disclosure with reference to Figures 1 to 9. The vehicle may be including but not limited to a passenger vehicle, a utility vehicle, commercial vehicles, and any other vehicle requiring a foot pedal (100) for the vehicle operation.

Figure 1 is an exemplary embodiment of the present disclosure which illustrates a foot pedal (100) of a vehicle. The foot pedal (100) may be configured to actuate both conventional cable controls and electronic wired controls for operating the vehicle. The foot pedal (100) includes a first arm (1), connectable to a mounting portion (3) in the vehicle at one end, where such mounting portion (3) may be including, but not limited to, firewall, flange or bracket fixed proximal to firewall and any other portion of the vehicle capable of securing the first arm (1). Another end of the first arm (1) may be adjustably connected to a second arm (2). The second arm (2) includes a foot pad (4) which is connectable at one end of the second arm (2) away from the first arm (1). Further, the foot pedal (100) includes a mechanism (200) which may be connected between the first arm (1) and the second arm (2). The mechanism (200) may be adapted to adjust an angular orientation of the foot pedal (100) by adjusting the angle between the first arm (1) and the second arm (2).
Figures 2a and 2b are exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure which illustrate the mechanism (200) for adjusting the angular orientation of the foot pedal (100). The mechanism (200) includes a casing (5) which is connectable to the other end of the first arm (1). The casing (5) [as seen in Figure 3] may be defined with a groove [not shown] along a periphery of an inner surface. Further, a friction lining [not shown] may be disposed within such groove along the inner surface of the casing (5). The groove defined in the casing (5) may be adapted to movably house a pair of engaging members (6) [as seen in figure 4]. The pair of engaging members (6) may be configured to displace between an engaging condition and a relaxed condition relative to the casing (5). Each of the pair of engaging members (6) may include an engaging portion, which may be structured to engage with the friction lining disposed within the groove along the inner surface of the casing (5). Engagement of the engaging portion of the pair of engaging members (6) with the friction lining within the groove of the casing (5), restricts rotational movement of each of the pair of engaging members (6) housed within the casing (5). Further, each of the pair of engaging members (6) may be defined with teeth on a face of each of the pair of engaging members (6) opposite to the engaging portion. In an embodiment, each of the pair of engaging members (6) is a half O-ring.
In an embodiment, the friction lining disposed within the groove of the casing (5) may be made of but not limited to a polymeric material and any other material that exhibits the required gripping properties to restrict rotational movement of the pair of engaging members (6).

In an embodiment, the engaging portion defined on the pair of engaging members (6) may be including but not limited to a groove, a plurality of teeth, a hook and claw assembly, and any other configuration that may be adapted to engage with the friction lining of the casing (5).
Further, a plate (7) [as seen in Figure 5] may be rotatably disposed between the pair of engaging members (6). The plate (7) may be connectable to the second arm (2) of the foot pedal (100) and enable adjustment of the second arm (2) relative to the first arm (1). The plate (7) may be defined with teeth on the outer periphery. The teeth on the plate (7) may be defined to complement the teeth of the pair of engaging members (6), where the complementing teeth may be structured to mesh and lock rotational movement of the plate (7). In some embodiments, the plate (7) and the pair of engaging members (6) may have complementing spline profile.
The mechanism (200) further includes a locking mechanism connectable between the plate (7) and each of the pair of engaging members (6). The locking mechanism may be configured to selectively restrict displacement of the pair of engaging members (6) between the relaxed condition and the engaging condition. The pair of engaging members (6) in the relaxed condition are configured to allow rotation of the plate (7) and in-turn enables adjustment of angular orientation of the second arm (2) relative to the first arm (1) [as seen in Figure 2a]. Further, the pair of engaging members
(6) in the engaging condition are configured to lock rotation of the plate (7) and in-turn lock the
second arm (2) of the foot pedal (100) in the required angular orientation [as seen in Figure 2b].
Referring now to Figures 6 and 7, the locking mechanism may include at least one resilient member (8) and a fastener (9). The at least one resilient member (8) may be connectable between the plate
(7) and each of the pair of engaging members (6). In an exemplary embodiment, one end of the at
least one resilient member (8) may be connected to the plate (7) and the other end of the at least
one resilient member (8) may be connected to each of the pair of engaging members (6).
Referring back to Figures 2a and 2b, the at least one resilient member (8) may be connected to the corresponding engaging member (6) of the pair of engaging members (6) through the fastener (9). The fastener (9) may be configured to be receivable on each of the pair of engaging members (6). In an embodiment, when the fastener (9) is torqued in a first direction, the at least one resilient member (8) may be operated to a compressed state. In the compressed condition the at least one

resilient member (8) which is connected between the plate (7) and each of the pair of engaging members (6) displaces the corresponding engaging member (6) from the relaxed condition to the engaging condition. In the engaging condition, the teeth defined on each of the pair of engaging members (6) meshes with the teeth defined on the plate (7) and locks the rotation of the plate (7). Further, when the fastener (9) is torqued in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the at least one resilient member (8) may be operated to a relaxed state from the compressed state. In the relaxed state the at least one resilient member (8) displaces the corresponding engaging member (6) from the engaging condition to the relaxed condition. In the relaxed condition the pair of engaging members (6) may be structured to move away from the plate (7) and the teeth defined on each of the pair of engaging members (6) may be displaced away from the teeth defined on the plate (7), which enables rotation of the plate (7). The plate (7) in the relaxed condition of the pair of engaging members (6) may be rotated to angularly adjust the second arm (2) connected to the plate (7) relative to the first arm (1) as per requirement. Furthermore, upon angularly adjusting the second arm (2) as per the requirement, the fastener (9) may be torqued in the first direction to lock the second arm (2) at the required angle.
In an embodiment, the fastener (9) may be one of but not limited to a spring-loaded screw, spring-loaded bolt and nut, or any other fastener (9) capable of fastening the resilient member (8) with each of the pair of engaging members (6).
In an embodiment, the resilient member (8) may be one of but not limited to a spring, a diaphragm, wires, and any other device capable of connecting between the plate (7) and the engaging member (6) having elastic properties. Further, plate (7) and the engaging member (6) may be connected by a rigid element, which may be configured to twist around the fastener (9) upon torquing to displace each of the pair of engaging members (6) between the relaxed condition and the engaging condition.
In an embodiment, the plate (7) and the pair of engaging members (6) may be defined with including but not limited to teeth, keys, slots, grooves, depression, protrusions and any other profile capable of locking rotation of the plate (7). Further, the teeth defined on the plate (7) and the pair of engaging members (6) may be defined with dimensions based on the minimum angle adjustment required.

In an embodiment, the pair of engaging members (6) may be made of flexible material. The pair of engaging members (6) made of flexible material may be rigidly fixed to the inner surface of the casing (5). When the resilient member (8) attains the compressed state, the pair of engaging members (6) may expand and extend towards the plate (7). Further, when the resilient member (8) attains the relaxed state, the pair of engaging members (6) may contract and allow rotation of the plate (7).
In an embodiment, more than two engaging members (6) may be housed in the casing (5) and may be configured to selectively restrict and allow rotation of the plate (7).
In an embodiment, each of the pair of engaging members (6) may be grooved half O-ring defined with teeth.
In an embodiment, the plate (7) may be fixed with a center plate (7). The center plate (7) may be adapted to receive and rigidly connect with the second arm (2) of the foot pedal (100).
In an embodiment, more than one fastener (9) may be fastener (9) on each of the pair of engaging members (6) to connect the resilient member (8).
In an embodiment, as seen in Figure 8 the first arm (1) may be defined with a mounting bracket at the one end. The mounting bracket may be configured to connect the foot pedal (100) with the mounting portion (3).
Figure 9 illustrates the second arm (2) of the foot pedal (100). The second arm (2) may include a sliding assembly (10) which may be configured to vary length of the second arm (2). The sliding assembly (10) may include a first member (11) connected to the plate (7). Further, second member (12) may be slidably connected to the first member (11) and may be adapted to receive the foot pad (4). The second member (12) may be configured to selectively slide relative to the first member
(11) and vary the length of the second arm (2). In an embodiment, the first member (11) and the second member (12) may be defined with holes (13). A locking member may be employed in the holes (13) defined in the first member (11) and the second member (12) to lock the second member
(12) from sliding relative to the first member (11). The length of the second arm (2) is adjusted by

sliding the second member (12) relative to the first member (11), and upon attaining the required length, the locking member may be employed through the holes (13) and lock the second member (12) in the required length.
In an embodiment, the second member (12) may be telescopically accommodated within the first member (11) of the sliding mechanism.
In an embodiment, a snap locking arrangement may be defined in the sliding mechanism to lock the second member (12) at the required length. In an embodiment, a spring-loaded locking unit may be provided between the first member (11) and the second member (12) to selectively lock the first member (11) with respect to the second member (12) at desired length.
In an embodiment, the first arm (1) and the second arm (2) may be defined with a straight profile or a curved profile.
In an embodiment, the friction lining in the casing (5) may provide damping to the second arm (2) during operation of the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the mechanism (200) enables the foot pedal (100) to be adjusted as per the size of a driver.
In an embodiment, the mechanism (200) and the sliding mechanism of the foot pedal (100) enables the drivers having different body sizes to comfortably adjust their driving position.
In an embodiment, the foot pedal (100) may be brake pedal, clutch pedal, and accelerator pedal. Such a configuration of the foot pedal is economical to manufacture and does not involve complex components.
Equivalents:
Embodiments herein and the various features and advantageous details thereof are explained with reference to the non-limiting embodiments in the description. Descriptions of well-known components and processing techniques are omitted so as to not unnecessarily obscure the embodiments herein. The examples used herein are intended merely to facilitate an understanding

of ways in which the embodiments herein may be practiced and to further enable those of skill in the art to practice the embodiments herein. Accordingly, the examples should not be construed as limiting the scope of the embodiments herein.
The foregoing description of the specific embodiments will so fully reveal the general nature of the embodiments herein that others can, by applying current knowledge, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific embodiments without departing from the generic concept, and, therefore, such adaptations and modifications should and are intended to be comprehended within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed embodiments. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology employed herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation. Therefore, while the embodiments herein have been described in terms of preferred embodiments, those skilled in the art will recognize that the embodiments herein can be practiced with modification within scope of the embodiments as described herein.
Throughout this specification the word “comprise”, or variations such as “comprises” or “comprising”, will be understood to imply the inclusion of a stated element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers, or steps, but not the exclusion of any other element, integer or step, or group of elements, integers, or steps.
The use of the expression “at least” or “at least one” suggests the use of one or more elements or ingredients or quantities, as the use may be in the embodiment of the disclosure to achieve one or more of the desired objects or results.
Any discussion of documents, acts, materials, devices, articles and the like that has been included in this specification is solely for the purpose of providing a context for the disclosure. It is not to be taken as an admission that any or all of these matters form a part of the prior art base or were common general knowledge in the field relevant to the disclosure as it existed anywhere before the priority date of this application.
The numerical values mentioned for the various physical parameters, dimensions or quantities are only approximations and it is envisaged that the values higher/lower than the numerical values assigned to the parameters, dimensions or quantities fall within the scope of the disclosure, unless there is a statement in the specification specific to the contrary.

While considerable emphasis has been placed herein on the particular features of this disclosure, it will be appreciated that various modifications can be made, and that many changes can be made in the preferred embodiments without departing from the principles of the disclosure. These and other modifications in the nature of the disclosure or the preferred embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art from the disclosure herein, whereby it is to be distinctly understood that the foregoing descriptive matter is to be interpreted merely as illustrative of the disclosure and not as a limitation.

Referral Numerals:

Reference Number Description
100 Foot pedal
200 Mechanism
1 First arm
2 Second arm
3 Mounting portion
4 Foot pad
5 Casing
6 Engaging members
7 Plate
8 Resilient member
9 Fastener
10 Sliding assembly
11 First member
12 Second member
13 Hole

We Claim:
1. A mechanism (200) for adjusting angular orientation of a foot pedal (100) in a vehicle, the
mechanism (200) comprising:
a casing (5), connectable to a first arm (1) of the foot pedal (100);
a pair of engaging members (6), movably housed within the casing (5), each of the pair of engaging members (6) is displaceable between an engaging condition and a relaxed condition, relative to the casing (5);
a plate (7), rotatably disposed between the pair of engaging members (6), the plate (7) is connectable to a second arm (2) of the foot pedal (100);
a locking mechanism connectable between the plate (7) and each of the pair of engaging members (6), the locking mechanism is configured selectively restrict displacement of the pair of engaging members (6) between the relaxed condition and the engaging condition, to selectively allow and lock rotation of the plate (7) to correspondingly adjust angular orientation of the second arm (2) relative to the first arm (1).
2. The mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the casing (5) is defined with a groove along an inner surface to house the pair of engaging members (6).
3. The mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 2 comprises a friction lining disposed within the groove along the inner surface of the casing (5) to restrict rotational movement of the pair of engaging members (6).
4. The mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the pair of engaging members (6) comprises an engaging portion structured to engage with the friction lining of the casing (5).
5. The mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the locking mechanism comprises:
at least one resilient member (8) connectable between the plate (7) and each of the pair of engaging members (6); and

a fastener (9) receivable by each of the pair of engaging members (6), wherein the at least one resilient member (8) is connected to corresponding engaging member of the pair of engaging members (6) through the fastener (9).
6. The mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the at least one resilient member (8) is operated to a compressed state, when the fastener (9) is torqued in a first direction to displace the pair of engaging members (6) from the relaxed condition to the engaging condition.
7. The mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 5, wherein the at least one resilient member (8) is operated to a relaxed state, when the fastener (9) is torqued in a second direction opposite to the first direction to displace the pair of engaging members (6) from the engaging condition to the relaxed condition.
8. The mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 7, wherein in the relaxed condition the pair engaging members (6) are structured to move away from the plate (7) and enable rotation of the second arm (2) relative to the first arm (1).
9. The mechanism (200) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the plate (7) and the pair of engaging members (6) are defined with complementing teeth structured to mesh and lock the rotation of the second arm (2) in the engaging condition.
10. A foot pedal (100) of a vehicle, the foot pedal (100) comprising:
a first arm (1) connectable to a mounting portion (3) in the vehicle;
a second arm (2) adjustably connected to the first arm (1), wherein a foot pad (4) is connectable to the second arm (2) away from the first arm (1);
a mechanism (200) for adjusting angular orientation of the foot pedal (100), the mechanism (200) comprising:
a casing (5), connectable to the first arm (1) of the foot pedal (100);

a pair of engaging members (6), movably housed within the casing (5), each of the pair of engaging members (6) is displaceable between an engaging condition and a relaxed condition, relative to the casing (5);
a plate (7), rotatably disposed between the pair of engaging members (6), the plate (7) is connectable to the second arm (2) of the foot pedal (100);
a locking mechanism connectable between the plate (7) and each of the pair of engaging members (6), the locking mechanism is configured selectively restrict displacement of the pair of engaging members (6) between the relaxed condition and the engaging condition, to selectively allow and lock rotation of the plate (7) to correspondingly adjust angular orientation of the second arm (2) relative to the first arm (1).
11. The foot pedal (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the second arm (2) comprises a sliding assembly (10) configured to selectively vary length of the second arm (2).
12. The foot pedal (100) as claimed in claim 11, wherein the sliding assembly (10) comprises a first member (11) and a second member (12) slidably connected to the first member (11), wherein the second member (12) is configured to selectively slide relative to the first member (11) and vary the length of the second arm (2).
13. The foot pedal (100) as claimed in claim 10, wherein the locking mechanism comprises:
at least one resilient member (8) connectable between the plate (7) and each of the pair of engaging members (6); and
a fastener (9) receivable by each of the pair of engaging members (6), wherein the at least one resilient member (8) is connected to corresponding engaging member (6) of the pair of engaging members (6) through the fastener (9).
14. The foot pedal (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the at least one resilient member (8)
is operated to a compressed state, when the fastener (9) is torqued in a first direction to
displace the pair of engaging members (6) from the relaxed condition to the engaging
condition.

15. The foot pedal (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein the at least one resilient member (8) is operated to a relaxed state, when the fastener (9) is torqued in a second direction opposite to the first direction to displace the pair of engaging members (6) from the engaging condition to the relaxed condition.
16. The foot pedal (100) as claimed in claim 13, wherein in the relaxed condition the pair engaging members (6) are structured to move away from the plate (7) and enable rotation of the second arm (2) relative to the first arm (1).
17. A vehicle comprising a foot pedal (100) as claimed in claim 10.