Wheelbarrow brake system

Details Wheelbarrow brake system Wheelbarrow brake system

2006-04-25

2006-04-25

Kramer, Devon C. (Department: 3683)

Brakes

Vehicle

Cart

C188S00200R, C188S020000

Reexamination Certificate

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07032718

ABSTRACT:
A brake system for a wheelbarrow includes a plurality of elongate mounting brackets having opposed end portions connected to the frame of the wheelbarrow and an axle passing through the wheel, respectively, so that the plurality of mounting brackets become disposed on opposite sides of the wheel. The brake system further includes a plurality of levers including first end portions pivotally connected to the plurality of mounting brackets, respectively. The plurality of levers further include second end portions disposed rearwardly from the first end portions, respectively. A plurality of brake pads are connected to the plurality of levers and extend inwardly towards opposed sides of the wheel, respectively. A brake handle is connected to the frame and a cable mechanism cooperates with the brake handle for causing the plurality of brake pads to engage and disengage the wheel as the plurality of brake levers are pivoted outwardly and inwardly, respectively.

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