Simplified truck mounted brake system
US6971488B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 2004 |
| Grant date | Dec 6, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB61H13/24
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake rigging comprising first and second brake beams. A brake shoe assembly including a brake shoe adjacent each end of brake beams. A first force transfer mechanism connected intermediate first and second ends thereof to the first brake beam for moving a brake shoe into engagement with confronting wheels during braking. A second force transfer mechanism connected intermediate first and second ends thereof for moving brake shoes into engagement with confronting wheels during braking. A first force transmitting device engageable with such second brake beam for rotating such second force transfer mechanism. An adjustable length second force transmitting device having one end connected to the first force transfer mechanism and another end connected to the second force transfer mechanism and an apparatus engageable with such second force transmitting device and a portion of such brake rigging for changing a length of the second force transmitting device.
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