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Towing valve arrangement for fail-safe brake system

US3944295A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJan 30, 1975
Grant dateMar 16, 1976
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Expiry dateJan 30, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T17/18
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake system having spring applied fluid pressure released brakes is provided with an auxiliary source of pressure for release of the brakes and a valve that is locked into an inoperative position effective to thereby render it tamper-proof.

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