Brake assembly for a portable generator
US8567570B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 29, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D49/00
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A brake assembly for use with a portable generator includes a frame, a shaft, a brake surface, and an actuator. The frame is designed to be attached to the portable generator. The shaft is supported by the frame, and the brake surface is connected to an end of the shaft. The actuator includes a foot pedal, a cam, and a pivot, where the pivot is coupled to both the foot pedal and the cam and provides for rotation of the foot pedal and the cam about a portion of the frame. The cam of the actuator translates the shaft between a released position and a braked position during operation of the brake assembly.
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