Patent · US Expired

Hand brake for a rail car

US6397978B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 15, 2000
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
Priority date
Expiry dateSep 15, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60T7/10
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A hand brake for a rail car which is adapted to be connected to the actuator which forms a part of the brake system of the car. A chain wheel about which the actuator chain is wrapped is rotated through a hydraulic cylinder causing the chain to actuate the brake system.

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