Automatic slack adjuster
US4518063A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 14, 1984 |
| Grant date | May 21, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 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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