Single hand-operated dual brake actuator

Details Single hand-operated dual brake actuator Single hand-operated dual brake actuator

1979-05-03

1981-05-19

Herrmann, Allan D.

Machine element or mechanism

Control lever and linkage systems

Multiple controlling elements for single controlled element

74471R, 188 2D, G05G 900, B62L 302

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042677467

ABSTRACT:
A single hand-operated actuator for effecting operation of two devices, such as the front and rear caliper brakes of a bicycle or the like. The actuator includes a base adapted to be secured to the handle bars of a bicycle and having two Bowden sliding wire or cable linkages thereon with the linkages being interconnected to a lever operated by one hand for effecting actuation of both the front and rear brakes of the bicycle via the linkages. In another version of the actuator of this invention, a mechanical power assist is provided for aiding operation of the actuator.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3258298 (1966-06-01), Holland
patent: 3960030 (1976-06-01), Williams
patent: 4057127 (1977-11-01), Woodring
patent: 4134481 (1979-01-01), Calderazzo

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