Hand brake assembly for a vehicle
US4854187A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 4, 1988 |
| Grant date | Aug 8, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 4, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/20702
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A self-adjusting hand brake assembly comprises a rack mounting a carriage biased for movement lengthwise thereof in direction by a spring. A pawl on the carriage engages the rack to retain the carriage in position. An anchor member is movable lengthwise of the rack and carriage, and comprises a member to which a brake-operating link is attached. A lever pivotted on the carriage is operable to move the member in direction to apply the brake. The member is retained in position by a pawl engaging the rack, which can be released by a button operating through a linkage to release the brake. The spring is of strength sufficient to take up slack in the brake linkage but insufficient to apply the brakes.
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