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Cylinder block brake

US7926624B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 4, 2007
Grant dateApr 19, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2029

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
  • CPC primaryF16D63/006
  • WIPO fieldMechanical elements
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A cylinder block brake for a hydrostatic transmission or transaxle is provided. A pawl and return spring are located in a housing adjacent to a motor cylinder block. The pawl has a first, biased position where it is not engaged to the motor cylinder block and a second, braking position where it is engaged to the motor cylinder block. A brake actuation shaft which engages the pawl is located in and supported, at least partially, by at least one housing member. The brake actuation shaft is retained in the housing through the interface of features on the brake actuation shaft with a housing member, the pawl and the center section. The pawl may be installed in a first position or in a second, mirrored position.

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