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Automatic release hand brake control system

US9180853B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 11, 2014
Grant dateNov 10, 2015
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Expiry dateJul 2, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T74/20474
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

In a rail vehicle hand brake having a release activated by a pneumatic cylinder, the present control system includes a manual valve having an output connected to a source of pressure at an input when manually activated. A volume is to be charged by the source of pressure. A choke connects the volume to exhaust. The volume and the choke prolong the time the source of pressure is connected to the pneumatic cylinder after the manual valve is activated.

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