Machine element or mechanism – Control lever and linkage systems – Foot operated
Patent
1988-07-19
1989-07-25
Smith, Gary L.
Machine element or mechanism
Control lever and linkage systems
Foot operated
74531, 74575, G05G 114, G05G 506
Patent
active
048502421
ABSTRACT:
A soft-release lever-operated control system for parking brake cables is disclosed including a helical main clutch spring arrangement permitting movement of the operating lever only toward the brake-engaged position, and a release device for releasing the main clutch spring to permit return of the operating lever toward the brake-released position. According to another embodiment of the invention, a second helical clutch spring arrangement is provided that is activated when the operating cable is returned to the brake-released position, thereby to activate a cable tension adjusting device that removes slack contained in the inner brake cable operating member. According to a further embodiment, a push-to-release arrangement including a toggle pawl and spring device is operable upon tapping of the operating lever to place the system in a brake-released condition.
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Wickes Manufacturing Company, "Mechanical Components".
Ancell Stephen W.
Hass Tave
Porter Curtis H.
Orscheln Co.
Smith Gary L.
Suether Flemming
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