Braking mechanism
US9074648B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 12, 2012 |
| Grant date | Jul 7, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16D2125/60
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A braking mechanism operably engaging at least one wheel where the mechanism is capable of transitioning the at least one wheel between unlocked and locked states is provided. The braking mechanism includes a flipper and a cam. The flipper is adapted to move in X, Y and Z-directions and includes a discontinuous track having an open slot portion and a surface path portion. The open slot portion includes a home position and an engaged position. The cam includes a pin which cooperatively moves along the discontinuous track. When the at least one wheel is in an unlocked state, the pin is in the home position and when the at least one wheel is in a locked state, the pin is in the engaged position.
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