Patent · US Expired

Automatic slack adjuster

US4518063A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateAug 14, 1984
Grant dateMay 21, 1985
Priority date
Expiry dateAug 14, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D2125/30
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An automatic slack adjuster having compression force transmitting elements of adjustable length mounted between a key and a pair of brake shoes is provided with a wheel journalled on the key shaft and at one side in tooth engagement with parts of the force transmitting elements. On the other side of the wheel a spring latch rigidly mounted to the key shaft is arranged to contact ridges and grooves on the wheel to establish a one-way clutch.

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