Safety release feature

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2005-05-19

2010-02-09

Luong, Vinh T. (Department: 3656)

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Elements

C074S528000, C074S537000, C074S538000, C074S50150R, C074S501600

Reexamination Certificate

active

07658126

ABSTRACT:
A parking brake actuator for a vehicle includes a toothed stationary sector fixed to a mounting structure, a brake lever pivotably mounted to the sector, a pawl mounted to the brake lever for movement between engaged and disengaged positions relative to the teeth, an elongated, substantially rigid release member mounted to the brake lever for movement relative to the brake lever between normal and depressed positions, and a motion-absorbing member connecting the release member to the pawl. When the brake lever is operatively connected to the vehicle brake cable and in a braking position thereof with the pawl in the engaged position thereof, moving the release member to the depressed position thereof without also moving the brake lever in the brake applying direction compresses the motion-absorbing member without moving the pawl from the engaged position thereof.

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