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Dual function brake and manual drive actuating system

US4967886A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 1, 1989
Grant dateNov 6, 1990
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Expiry dateAug 1, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D55/36
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A dual function brake and manual drive actuating system for selectively holding a rotatable member of a drive train and manually driving the drive train. A support structure is provided, with a brake operatively associated between the support structure and the rotatable member for holding the member against rotation. A common release member is operatively associated with the brake. A fluid retracting mechanism operates against the common release member to selectively hold the brake in disengaged condition. A manual retracting mechanism also operates against the common release member to selectively hold the brake in disengaged condition. A manual drive is incorporated in the manual retracting mechanism for manually rotating the rotatable member when in the disengaged condtion.

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