192 clutches and power-stop control – Elements – Wear compensators
Patent
1998-10-02
2000-09-26
Ta, Khoi Q.
192 clutches and power-stop control
Elements
Wear compensators
192218, F16D 1100
Patent
active
061231827
ABSTRACT:
A transaxle including a self-adjusting brake mechanism. The transaxle includes a housing and a speed reduction mechanism including a plurality of interconnected shafts rotatably disposed in the housing. A brake assembly is mounted on the housing for applying braking force to one of the shafts, the braking mechanism including a threaded mounting member and a brake lever having an opening rotatably disposed around the threaded member. An adjustment nut is threadedly disposed on the mounting member and has a portion thereof disposed within the brake lever opening, the adjustment nut operable when rotated in a given direction to adjust the brake to compensate for wear. The brake lever opening has a pawl that cooperates with a plurality of ratchet teeth on the adjustment nut to adjust the brake mechanism for wear.
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Ta Khoi Q.
Tecumseh Products Company
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