Patent · US Expired

Method and apparatus for braking vehicle

US6629586B2 · kind B2 · utility

2Cited by
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23Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 18, 2001
Grant dateOct 7, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20067
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A brake assembly is provided for use with a utility vehicle. The brake assembly includes a mechanism including a pair of compression springs configured to provide the ability of one brake to be further applied after one brake has been completely applied. A parking brake is also provided which includes a ratcheting feature.

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