Automatic slack adjuster with two part lift rod
US6450302B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 22, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2125/28
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A vehicle brake slack adjuster of the type having a housing pivotally connected to a vehicle brake operator and enclosing a slack adjusting mechanism operably coupled to a vehicle brake operating system and a linkage for operably coupling the vehicle brake operator to the slack adjusting mechanism, characterized in that the linkage includes an outer part having inner and outer ends with the outer end being pivotally coupled to the vehicle brake operator and the inner end mounting a gear rack, an inner part having an outer end mounting a gear rack and an inner end coupled to the slack adjuster mechanism and a rotatable gear engaged with each of the gear racks.
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