Park brake actuating mechanism for a power transmission
US5685406A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 5, 1996 |
| Grant date | Nov 11, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 5, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/19637
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Power transmissions of the automatic shifting type have a park gear secured with the transmission output shaft such that the operator can select the park position to maintain the vehicle immobile. A park pawl is pivotally mounted within the transmission housing to selectively engage the park gear. Selective engagement and disengagement of the park gear by the park pawl is controlled by the vehicle operator through manipulation of the linearly movable actuator which is connected to an operator controlled detent plate.
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