Manual brake release mechanism for rail vehicles
US9517753B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Oct 1, 2014 |
| Grant date | Dec 13, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 26, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T74/2039
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A spring-biased lever arm mechanism for operating an operating lever of a parking brake release mechanism. The lever arm mechanism includes a lever arm mounted on a pivot pin, a torsion spring disposed on the pivot pin, and first and second cable release mechanism. A manually operated parking brake release mechanism is also provided for a railway vehicle including a brake actuator, an operating lever associated with the brake actuator to manually release an applied braking force, and the spring-biased lever arm mechanism for operating the operating lever.
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