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Parking brake system with transmission interlock

US3978946A · kind A · utility

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3Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 19, 1974
Grant dateSep 7, 1976
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 19, 1994

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16H63/48
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A parking brake system with transmission interlock means is provided with means to override the interlock means. The parking brake system is spring-actuated and fluid pressure released with means to vent the transmission controls when the parking brake is engaged. A special interlock valve is provided to selectively override the normal system to prevent venting of the transmission.

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