Multi-link parking brake actuation system

Details Multi-link parking brake actuation system Multi-link parking brake actuation system

2011-08-30

2011-08-30

Johnson, Vicky A (Department: 3656)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

Reexamination Certificate

active

08006588

ABSTRACT:
Systems and apparatus are provided for a parking brake assembly for actuating a parking brake in a vehicle. The parking brake assembly comprises a mounting bracket fixedly attached to a mounting location of the vehicle, a first linkage element having a first end coupled to the mounting bracket at a first pivot, and a second linkage element having a first end pivotally attached to the mounting bracket. A brake cam is coupled to the first end of the first linkage element at the first pivot. A handle mechanism is pivotally attached to a second end of the first linkage element and to the second end of the second linkage element. The handle mechanism is configured such that movement of the handle mechanism actuates the brake cam.

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