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Brake-actuating device

US6079794A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 17, 1998
Grant dateJun 27, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20012
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A brake actuating device for a parking brake of automotive vehicles includes a hand brake lever which acts upon two wheel brakes by way of two brake cables. To assist the manual operation, an electric motor is additionally provided which generates at least part of the actuating force.

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