Failsafe parking brake manual override
US11840167B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 5, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 29, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2121/16
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An overridable failsafe brake apparatus for a vehicle is provided. The overridable failsafe brake apparatus includes (a) a lever accessible from outside the vehicle, the lever being operable at a first position and a second position; (b) a brake; and (c) a spring having a first end coupled to the lever and a second end coupled to the brake. (d) The lever disposed in the first position is configured to induce tension in the spring that enables the brake to be activated, and the lever disposed in the second position is configured to reduce tension in the spring to disable the brake from being engaged. A method of operating an overridable failsafe brake apparatus for a vehicle and a vehicle including an overridable failsafe brake apparatus are also provided.
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