Brakes – With condition indicator – Electrical
Patent
1994-06-15
1995-12-12
Graham, Matthew C.
Brakes
With condition indicator
Electrical
116274, 340454, F16D 6600
Patent
active
054741548
ABSTRACT:
A brake adjustment indicator for an air brake having a brake chamber, comprises a body including a cavity within, the body including a passageway having an inlet and an outlet communicating with the cavity, the inlet and outlet being adapted for connecting to an air line connected to the brake chamber such that pressurized air is routed through the cavity to turn the impeller whenever the air brake is activated; an impeller rotatably supported within the cavity; a sensor disposed adjacent the impeller for sensing the rotation of the impeller; and a display counter for counting and displaying the amount of rotation of the impeller which is indicative of the amount of air required to activate the air brake.
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Graham Matthew C.
Young Lee W.
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