Mechanically released brake for a mowing machine
US10598234B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 8, 2017 |
| Grant date | Mar 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2125/68
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake apparatus for restricting rotation of a rotatable member of a mowing machine, thereby controlling rotation of a wheel of the mowing machine, includes a brake member fixable on the rotatable member, and a gripping member for engaging and disengaging the brake member for restricting or permitting rotation of the rotatable member. A thrust link is coupled to the gripping member such that movement of the thrust link causes the gripping member to engage or disengage a radially outer surface of the brake member. For example, the gripping member may be biasedly engaged with at least a partial circumferential extent of the brake member such that actuation of the thrust link causes disengagement of the gripping member from the brake member.
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